Chapter 5: The sky-high price of the white fox
The sky is clear and the sun is blazing.
The grass and trees hang low, and the sound of cicadas chirps out the unbearable heat.
It was close to noon, and He Ping carried the wolf corpse and walked in the valley, sweating and listless.
I got a wolf today, and I'll just get another one that's about the same.
It was too hot, there was not a trace of wind in the valley, and the bare stones on both sides were like two giant mirrors, and the white light was dazzling.
Turning the hill in front, there is a cliff, where there should be shade, and the most important thing is that there is a small mountain spring on the cliff wall.
The spring is not large, and the water flows continuously in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
In winter, on the cliffs, the ice waterfall is crystal clear, which is very beautiful.
When I got there, I washed my face, moistened my hair, and filled the water bag by the way, He Ping thought.
The mountain spring is getting closer and closer, and the sound of running water comes into my ears.
He Ping's heart moved, hey, there is something!
Under the spring, by the small pool of clear water, on the white stone, lay a small beast, white as snow, smooth as satin.
He Ping was overjoyed and ran over quickly.
It was a white fox, lying there quietly.
Seeing He Ping running, there was a trace of panic in the white fox's eyes, and his limbs moved slightly, but he couldn't get up.
As a hunter, He Ping should have gone down with a stick and beat the white fox to death, but he squatted down and gently picked up the white fox.
"When I loved you, you were destitute, and you were studying hard in the cold window,
When I leave you, you are the title of the gold list, and the candle in the cave room,
Can I do another dance for you?
I am the white fox you released thousands of years ago,
You see the clothes fluttering, the clothes fluttering,
The sea and the mountains have all turned into nothingness......"
The soft and poignant music seemed to sound in He Ping's ears, and he felt that it was not because of this song, but because of the "Strange Tales from Liaozhai" he watched when he was a child, and the foxes in it were affectionate and righteous, gentle and lovely, which was why he couldn't do it.
Did the white fox suffer from heat stroke? He Ping scooped up a small bend of spring water with his palm and sent it into the mouth of the white fox.
The white fox stretched out its pink tongue and licked it gently, and the water droplets splashed everywhere, wetting the white stone.
He Ping fed the white fox a few more mouthfuls of spring water and moistened its fur. If it's heat stroke, it should be okay to deal with it this way.
After doing all this, He Ping took out the rope, tied the wolf corpse behind his back, hugged the white fox in his arms, and left the cliff.
A moment later, He Ping turned the hill and disappeared.
Above the cliff, a sudden change occurred, the void suddenly began to distort, and a pair of blue giant eyes suddenly appeared.
The giant eye emitted a faint blue light that swept around every corner.
"It's obviously this place, is it wrong? Damn!"
With a whisper, a huge fist of light suddenly appeared and smashed on top of the pool, and with a bang, the spring water in the pool splashed more than a foot high.
The giant blue eyes disappeared with reluctance.
He Ping changed the posture of the white fox and let its front paws rest on his shoulders, so that it was comfortable to hold.
Let's go back, it's too hot, although the prey is a little less, let's talk about it tomorrow, and I don't care about this day or two.
He was reluctant to sell this fox, so it was good to leave it for his sister as a gift. It is so beautiful, the fur is soft and shiny, without a single stray hair, it is in the hand, it is brocade-like, and it feels very good.
As a child, he loved to hold the family puppy, and this fox brought back memories of his childhood.
With He Ping's steps, the fox shook slightly, and its two ears were very beautiful, pointy and straight. He Ping couldn't help but laugh and played lightly. The fox was not annoyed, turned his head, and licked the back of He Ping's hand.
Entering the bazaar and coming to the familiar fur shop, He Ping took down the wolf corpse and gently placed it on the counter.
"How much?"
He is already a regular customer, and the shopkeeper is very polite to him, and the price is very fair.
A customer like him is already a big customer, and according to the earth, he belongs to VIP.
Like He Ping, there are not many hunters who have stable prey every day and never let go, and the fur shop is not their one, so the shopkeeper is not polite.
"Thirty copper coins!"
The shopkeeper said with a smile, his eyes seemed unintentional, and he glanced at the white fox in He Ping's hand.
Putting away the copper coin, He Ping turned around and wanted to leave.
"Little Brother He, please stay!"
The shopkeeper smiled all over his face and stretched out his hand to hold on.
He Ping hesitated, it was still early, and he was about to do some experiments.
"Xiao Li, go get my best iced tea!"
After the shopkeeper finished instructing Xiao Er, he smiled at He Pingbao and said, "Brother He, it's so hot, come on, come here, sit here!"
The shopkeeper must have acted like this, there must be something. He Ping was not easy to shirk, and he was indeed a little thirsty, so he followed the shopkeeper and walked to the next room.
The two sat across from each other, with a small coffee table in between.
The two of them are chatting all over the world, the sea and the sky, and there is no match for each other.
After a while, the tea arrived, and the shopkeeper stood up, poured a cup for He Ping, and said with a smile: "Brother He, taste it, see how the tea is?"
He Ping was polite, picked up the teacup, took a sip, the faint fragrance, and with the entrance of the tea, he suddenly felt refreshed.
"Good tea!"
He Ping was sincerely admired.
"Brother He is really a person who understands tea, this tea is equipped with a variety of herbs, carefully baked, not only fragrant and pleasant, but also has the effect of cooling off!"
"Shopkeeper Li, there is such a good tea, why don't you call me?"
A hearty voice sounded from the backyard, and an old man with white hair and high spirits strode over.
The old man was about seventy years old, with white hair like snow, a red face, and a loud voice.
"Is there any good tea?
Knock knock, the old man walked into the room quickly with steady steps.
Shopkeeper Li stood up and saluted.
"I've seen the proprietor!"
"You're welcome, you're welcome, who is this little friend?"
Shopkeeper Li said: "I forgot to introduce to the proprietor, this is He Ping, the hunter I often mention to you!"
"I have admired it for a long time, Brother He's hunting ability, I admire it so much, I admire it so much!"
He Ping had already stood up, hugged his fists and said, "The old gentleman has won the prize, I'm just lucky!"
"Luck is also a skill, hahaha!"
The old man smiled heartily.
Shopkeeper Li hurriedly beckoned the two to sit down and continued to drink tea, and the three of them were polite again.
After a few cups of tea, Shopkeeper Li seemed to have no intention of pointing at the white fox at He Ping's feet.
"Proprietor, what do you think of this fox?"
"Well, yes, yes! I wonder if my brother would like to sell?"
He Ping smiled secretly in his heart, he went around in such a big circle, and sure enough, he came. But he wasn't going to sell it, it was a gift to his sister, and he was so spiritual that he could sell it.
Shopkeeper Li smiled: "Don't be in a hurry to refuse, listen to our proprietor's conditions." ”
Although he didn't want to sell it, He Ping wanted to hear the price, and by the way, what strange was this white fox, and in the dark, it seemed to be extraordinary.
The old man said, "Ten silver coins!"
Although he had been prepared, He Ping was still taken aback. Ten silver coins! I worked hard for more than a month, and I haven't earned enough ten silver coins!
To be honest, He Ping was a little moved, but he still shook his head.
"Twenty silver coins. ”
The old man was unhurried, and his tone was flat.
He Ping still shook his head and said, "The old man doesn't have to bother, I won't sell this fox!"
The old man smiled: "There is no deal that cannot be done, only a price that cannot be afforded." Fifty silver coins!"
He Ping smiled, stood up, and clasped his fists in salute.
"What a bother, thank you for the iced tea of Shopkeeper Li, farewell!"
After speaking, He Ping picked up the white fox on the ground, turned around and walked to the door. One of his feet had already crossed the threshold, and suddenly the voice of an old man came from behind him.
"Five gold coins!"
The old man hesitated again and again, and finally quoted an astonishing price. An ordinary person can't earn enough money in his life, even if He Ping can earn five silver coins a month, it will take 100 months, nearly 10 years!
How much can he do in ten years? This time, He Ping was really moved.
"Sir, can you answer me a question?"
The old man's tense heart finally relaxed, and he said with a pleasant face: "Please speak." ”
"Spending so much money, the old gentleman bought this white fox, I don't know what to do?"
The old man said: "Don't hide it, the old man is going to make a hat, and the material must be made of live foxes." When processing, the severe pain can make the fox's hair stand up, and such a hat is perfect. ”
The old man didn't notice that the fox's eyes narrowed, revealing anger.
"Oh, got it!"
He Ping clenched his fists again and turned to leave.
He Ping gradually moved away, and the shopkeeper Li said: "Proprietor, do you want to ......?"
The old man waved his hand and sighed.
"Alas, forget it! This son is extraordinary, try to hand it over!"
Five gold coins couldn't impress He Ping, and the old man really wondered in his heart. This man is young, strong-willed, and extraordinary, and will become a great weapon. Although this white fox is a sky fox, he is not determined to get it, but when he meets it today, he doesn't take it immediately, and his heart is itchy.
From this aspect, the old man looked up to He Ping. He Ping is from the earth and has never suffered here, although he is a poor dick, he is well fed and clothed, but it is not a problem. With this skill, he has no worries about food and clothing, and there is constant stew at home. Money is good, but it's enough to spend.
For the white fox, He Ling couldn't put it down, it turned out that the rabbit had died a long time ago and became a pot of fragrant rabbit meat, and the appearance of this fox just filled the gap in her heart.
Surprisingly, this white fox is very cold, no matter how He Ling teases, there is only one reaction - ignore it, and run away if you tease it again!
He Ling was in a hurry, but there was nothing he could do.
The fox also had a quirk, and that night they stewed a pot of wild boar. He Ping brushed a plate and put it in the corner of the room, this guy refused to eat it, staring at the table with dead eyes.
He Ling finally seized the opportunity, moved a small stool, and patted it lightly.
With a pop, the fox scurried up. He Lingmei is broken, stroking again, and feeding again. This time, the white fox did not resist, and let He Ling get up and down.
He Ling discovered the weakness of the white fox, and every time he ate, he beckoned the white fox to the table, and he was courteous, and finally got acquainted with the white fox. Since then, their family has set a precedent for animals to be served to eat.
Now that he has a small amount of savings, He Ping stepped up the experiment, prepared again, and left the house to look for opportunities.
The black ~ fire ~ medicine was finally made by him. He made some small fried ~ bombs, and the message was very short. In case of danger, give a few to your opponent, hehe, it must be crooked.