226. Mushroom picking
With this new crocodile leather armor, Chen Zhe did feel a little more secure in his heart.
As long as he wears this new outfit, his odds of victory will be greatly improved if he encounters a ferocious beast in the wild.
Even if you are accidentally pounced on by a wild beast, the crocodile teeth on your body will fight back.
As long as the skin of the beast is scraped, the poison of the poison dart frog can have the effect of sealing the throat with blood, and directly kill the beast.
In the blink of an eye, the quiet night passed quietly, and the next day was still sunny.
This is the third consecutive sunny day on the island during the rainy season, and the weather is unbelievably good.
After breakfast, Chen Zhe changed into the crocodile leather armor he had just completed, carried a rattan basket made of tree rattan, and prepared to go to the vicinity of the camp to have a look.
It's been two weeks since they moved to the mountains, but they haven't had time to walk around the camp except for the first brief expedition.
Except for the hot springs not far away, Chen Zhe and the others didn't know what plants grew nearby, what animals inhabited, and what kind of fruits or medicinal herbs existed.
After changing his equipment, Chen Zhe wore a mighty and domineering crocodile leather armor, carried a rattan basket, carried a talisman in his left hand, and held a blood-drinking knife in his right hand, and walked straight ahead to open the way.
Yan'er carried another rattan basket and a winding crossbow in her hand, and cautiously followed behind Chen Zhe.
The two of them walked slowly along the muddy mountain road, their eyes leisurely looking left and right, the purpose of their trip was originally to investigate the nearby plants, so there was no need to walk too quickly.
In the rainy season, the leaves of the trees in the rainforest have been baptized by the rain for a long time, and the pieces are as clear as emeralds, and even the low bushes have become oily and slippery, shimmering with the color of life.
Some low-lying areas accumulate rainwater to form ponds, which are home to mosquitoes and small organisms.
The poison dart frogs that Xiao Qiao found before can be seen everywhere, and their blue bodies are very eye-catching in this rainforest with a green tone.
A fresh breeze blew, blowing the fresh scent of the forest.
Yan'er intoxicated sniffed the smell of the rainforest, squinted her eyes and said with emotion: "Brother Xiao Chen, the air in the mountains is too good, this is much better than the air in the city where we lived before, even the air in the countryside was not so fresh when I was a child......
"Yes, the rainforest is known as the lungs of the earth, and it is the place that transports a lot of oxygen to the earth. Especially in the rainy season, the plants are full of water and vibrant. Chen Zhe said with a smile.
"I feel like I've been living on the island for a few months, and I'm a whole body healthier than before. Yan'er said with a smile.
Hearing this, Chen Zhe looked back at Yan'er and found that she really looked different from before, and she was much more energetic and healthy.
The previous Yan'er was very weak because of long-term vegetarianism and malnutrition, and her skin looked sickly white, and her figure was too thin.
But now Yan'er's complexion is more ruddy, the color of her skin is also white and pink, and because she often needs to exercise in the wilderness, her food intake is also quite rich, so Yan'er's figure has become toned and full.
It's no longer the skinny emaciation, but a very healthy curvy body.
While the places that should be thin are still skinny, some of the places where there should be meat have become meaty.
After looking at it for a while, Yan'er felt Chen Zhe's scrutinizing gaze, and hurriedly asked vigilantly, "Brother Xiao Chen, are you ...... You...... What do you see?"
"Ah......" Chen Zhe smiled a little awkwardly and said honestly, "I'm looking at your physical condition." Yan'er, I found that you have become healthier and stronger since you came to the island. β
"It's true. Yan'er pinched her arm and said with a smile, "Look, Brother Xiao Chen, I have muscles." β
With that, she made a charged motion and showed off her biceps.
This little girl really didn't brag, she really had muscles.
Chen Zhe nodded approvingly and said: "In the past, you took in too little nutrients, and your physical fitness was inevitably poor.
After the show is over, we should also pay attention to a balanced diet, so that we can be healthy. β
Yan'er nodded obediently, but then said: "But Brother Xiao Chen, the meat in the city is so expensive, pork, beef, and seafood...... The same is more expensive than the same, or the island is better, and you don't need money for anything to eat. β
Hearing this, Chen Zhe rubbed Yan'er's little head with some distress.
She's a poor kid, so money is the first thing she thinks of in everything.
"Silly girl, when the show is over, we will have money, don't forget, the champion has a prize of 20 million. Chen Zhe reminded with a smile.
"That's right. Yan'er smiled when she heard this, "I almost forgot the bonus, with Brother Xiao Chen's strength, he will definitely be able to win the championship." β
"Of course. Chen Zhe assured Yan'er with a smile.
However, he didn't dare to take it too lightly in his heart, after all, anything can happen on the island, and he must be cautious every step in order to be invincible.
As you walk along the mountain path, the forest in front of you becomes denser and denser, and the towering trees shade the sky, and even the sunlight rarely penetrates in this area.
Looking at the dark path in front of her, Yan'er was a little nervous, and said in a low voice: "Brother Xiao Chen, the front is so dark, and there is a gloomy atmosphere......
Chen Zhe nodded and said, "Yes, this is the deepest part of the forest, and the sunlight is blocked by tall trees, so the creatures below naturally don't get any sunlight." β
"But how can plants grow without sunlight? In this way, won't the plants under the big trees survive?" asked Yan'er.
"Not all creatures need a lot of light, and there are some that don't. Chen Zhe said, "In fact, this dark environment will give birth to some very interesting creatures......
"Huh?"
Yan'er was very curious, and subconsciously asked,
"For example?"
"We'll find out if we go over and see. Chen Zhe said.
After that, he led the way in front, and took Yan'er to step on the soil full of plant humus, and walked step by step to the depths of the woods.
Due to the lack of light all year round, the plants in this area are more prone to decay, and the whole environment is filled with a strange smell, a bit like the smell of old rural houses after rain and dampness.
Yan'er followed Chen Zhe cautiously, with a pair of bright big eyes constantly looking around.
Soon she spotted something very eye-catchingβsome fungi that grew in dark corners, and although they grew in some corners that were not easy to make people disclose, they caught Yan'er's attention because of their bright colors.
"Brother Xiao Chen, look, there are mushrooms. β
Yan'er pointed to the brightly colored mushrooms.
Chen Zhe followed Yan'er's guidance and looked over, and immediately saw these bright red mushrooms.
Immediately after that, the system gave a prompt:
[Item detected: A highly virulent strain of Boletus reticulospores.] γ
"Sure enough, the brightly colored ones are poisonous mushrooms...... Chen Zhe sighed in his heart, and just wanted to remind Yan'er, Yan'er took the initiative to say: "Brother Xiao Chen, this mushroom is so good-looking, it must be poisonous, right?"
"Yes. Chen Zhe nodded with satisfaction, and Yan'er's vigilant reaction made him very satisfied.
"This fungus is called Boletus reticulum, which is a highly toxic mushroom. Chen Zhe said, "In fact, it can be seen from its color that such a bright red mushroom must be poisonous." β
"Then let's get out of here. β
Yan'er hurriedly grabbed Chen Zhe's hand and dragged him to another place, as if the reticulosporous porcini mushroom in front of her was not only poisonous, but also explosive.
If you walk a little slower, you may be killed by the reticulosporus porcini mushroom.
After walking some distance further, they came across some brightly colored mushrooms again, and now Yan'er didn't ask, and walked briskly directly.
There is no doubt that these mushrooms are also poisonous, and looking at the way they look, they don't look like serious mushrooms.
After walking for another seven or eight hundred meters, Chen Zhe and Yan'er found some relatively plain mushrooms, the color of the mushrooms here is pure white, not as red as the previous poisonous mushrooms, and their shapes are also very stretched, the texture is clear, and they look delicious.
Yan'er immediately squatted down and carefully observed these mushrooms, and said in a low voice: "Brother Xiao Chen, look, these mushrooms seem to be very simple and harmless to humans and animals......
Chen Zhe couldn't help but be amused by Yan'er's words.
It is very simple and harmless to humans and animals...... Are you sure you're describing mushrooms?
"Let me take a look. β
Chen Zhe squatted down against Yan'er and looked carefully at these white mushrooms.
Then the system will give you a prompt:
[Item detected: A highly poisonous and deadly white poison umbrella.] γ
"What?" - Chen Zhe was shocked, and hurriedly held down Yan'er vigilantly.
Yan'er was taken aback by Chen Zhe, and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Brother Xiao Chen?"
Chen Zhe pointed to these white mushrooms and said: "Don't touch these mushrooms, Yan'er, although these mushrooms are very elegant and have no color, they are also highly poisonous mushrooms, they are called deadly white poisonous umbrellas......"
In the last life, this kind of mushroom was abundant in the deep mountains of Chen Zhe's hometown, and the toxin of this mushroom was extremely strong, and 50 grams of such mushrooms could easily poison an adult.
Because this mushroom does not look like a poisonous mushroom, its color is too elegant, so many people will eat it unsuspectingly, leading to tragedy.
Yan'er didn't expect that this plain mushroom was actually a poisonous mushroom, and said in shock: "What? This mushroom is also poisonous...... It's horrible, I thought poisonous mushrooms were all colored......"
"It's not that simple. Chen Zhe shook his head and said, "Colored mushrooms are most likely poisonous, but poisonous mushrooms are not all colored. Therefore, when you see wild mushrooms, it is best not to try them lightly, unless you have a very experienced person to guide you, it is easy to have an accident. β
"That's ......" Yan'er hurriedly said happily, "Brother Xiao Chen, thanks to you following me, otherwise I would definitely think that these deadly white poison umbrellas are non-poisonous ordinary mushrooms...... If you don't do it, you will kill Big Qiao and Little Qiao's sister. β
Chen Zhe rubbed Yan'er's little head and comforted: "Don't worry, with me with you, such a dangerous thing will not happen." β
Yan'er nodded, and then said, "But in this huge forest, are all mushrooms poisonous?
"Definitely not, as long as you keep looking, you will definitely find edible mushrooms. Chen Zhe said.
With that, he took Yan'er again on the road to find mushrooms.
Although he encountered two more poisonous mushroom varieties next, Chen Zhe soon found some high-quality mushrooms that could be eaten.
Not far away, near the roots of the tree, there were some hat-shaped mushrooms that were mixed with light earthy yellow and cream, and when these mushrooms came into view, Chen Zhe's system popped up a prompt.
[Item detected: A natural and high-quality chicken fir fungus.] γ
"It's chicken fir fungus!"
Chen Zhe said happily.
"Chicken fir fungus?" Yan'er tilted her head and said, "This name sounds delicious, Brother Xiao Chen, have we finally found a mushroom that can be eaten?"
"Yes. Chen Zhe smiled, "And not only have we found edible fungi, but this kind of fungus is also a very valuable species." Chicken fir mushrooms and matsutake mushrooms are the two most expensive types of mushrooms in the market, and if you buy them in the city, they will cost a lot of money. β
"Really?" Yan'er said happily when she heard this, "Then we need to pick some more." Oh, it's great to survive in the wild, not only to eat meat, but also to eat these precious species...... And we picked it for the first time, so we can taste the freshest chicken fir mushrooms. β
"Yes. Chen Zhe also smiled and nodded, "This is the charm of survival in the wild, as long as you master the method, survival in the wild is not as difficult as you imagined." β
The two of them chatted while picking, and in a blink of an eye, they picked up the chicken fir fungus under the roots of a nearby tree.
These fresh chicken fir mushrooms cover the lower layers of the rattan basket, but because of their loose structure, they don't weigh much.
Yan'er poked her little head and looked at the rattan basket, and said salivatingly: "Wow...... With so many chicken fir mushrooms, you can make a big pot of soup when you go back. β
Chen Zhe also said excitedly: "Yes, the soup made from fresh chicken fir mushrooms is the most delicious." β
Thinking of this, Chen Zhe and Yan'er almost trotted all the way back to the small tree house from the depths of the woods, after all, the chicken fir fungus began to deteriorate after it was picked, so it could not be delayed for a minute.
Big Joe and Little Joe on the treehouse were startled at first when they saw the two people rushing back in a hurry.
"What's wrong?"
"You can't be chased by some wild beast, right?"
As a result, Chen Zhe, who ran under the treehouse, showed the sisters the answer-
"Look! fresh, plump chicken fir mushrooms!"
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