He started by killing his abusive father, and from then on, he embarked on the road to wealth.

Chapter 79 Heavy Snow for 3 Days

The villagers were overjoyed by last night's catch. Who would have thought that they used to be able to eat meat only twice a year or two in the village, but now that they had come out to escape the disaster, they had wild boar meat in front of them and wolf meat behind them. It was like a dream come true.

Early in the morning, it started snowing again, which meant they would be trapped in the cave again. But it wasn't all bad; at least they wouldn't have to worry about finding water.

Under the clan chief's guidance, the villagers began to systematically dispose of the wolf carcasses piled up at the entrance of the cave.

After Meng Fuqing woke up, he found Meng Bochang and reminded him, "Grandpa Village Chief, I read in a book that it's best to boil snow water before using it, otherwise it's easy to get sick."

Snow is pure white, and people subconsciously think it is clean, but that's not actually the case. It's not only dirty, but it may also carry bacteria and viruses. Right now, it's in an extreme environment, so it's best not to get sick, otherwise a large number of people could really fall ill.

Meng Bochang knew that Meng Fuqing and her two siblings were literate to some extent, and he believed Meng Fuqing's words without a doubt. He immediately instructed someone to boil snow water, and then use the boiled water to stew meat.

He then asked Meng Fuqing, "I told them to save some good wolf meat for your family, Young Master Xie, and Niu Er, so the villagers can cook it. They think it's delicious with just a little salt, and they don't want to add too much seasoning. You can make it more refined yourselves, what do you think?"

Meng Fuqing nodded in agreement.

In the morning, the villagers ate some dry food to fill their stomachs and then spent the whole morning dealing with the wolf carcasses. They counted more than thirty wolves in total.

It's cold, and meat is easy to store. They don't plan to finish it in just a few meals. They'll add more water and stew it so that everyone can have some meat and soup, which will be enough for them.

With food, even if you're trapped in a cave for a few days, you won't panic.

No one expected that the heavy snow would fall for three days straight.

Tiger, along with some young men, went to find Mu Feng the day after killing the wolves, hoping he would teach them martial arts.

Shen Lianxing was among them.

The marriage between the Shen and Qu families was a good match, as they both came from families that valued both farming and scholarship and had always looked down on violence.

This ordeal taught them that while studying might lead to high office and family prosperity in peaceful times, it meant being unable to lift a finger or carry a heavy load in chaotic times, and being inferior even to a young girl.

Meng Fuqing's actions truly broadened their horizons, so when Shen Lianxing suggested that he also wanted to learn martial arts with Hu Zi and the others, the couple agreed without hesitation.

Having received Xie Jin's orders, Mu Feng had no choice but to take the soldier with him. With nothing else to do, Mu Feng, with a cold, expressionless face, willingly accepted the task.

His appearance made Hu Zi and the others uneasy. Even before they had started learning, they became very cautious when speaking to Mu Feng.

At the same time, some girls were filled with envy after seeing that Meng Fuqing could do things that many boys couldn't, and they couldn't help but develop the idea of ​​learning martial arts.

They don't ask themselves to be particularly skilled; even just being able to run faster when in danger would be good enough.

However, they knew that their families would most likely not agree, because this matter was 'useless' to the girl's family.

So they could only watch with envy and longing as the people practicing martial arts in the snow.

Meng Wan'er was one of these people, but compared to the other girls who were not very willing to talk to Meng Fuqing now, she knew that Meng Fuqing was not a difficult person to talk to, as long as others did not provoke her.

She found Meng Fuqing and told him her thoughts.

Having the original owner's memories, Meng Fuqing knew what they were worried about, and said directly, "If you want to learn, then learn. I'll take you there."

Meng Wan'er was overjoyed and quickly called over her girlfriends, who then followed behind Meng Fuqing.

Several girls saw this, gritted their teeth, and followed.

The elders behind them were calling to them, and their steps became heavy again, but they did not stop.

Meng Fuqing turned to the puzzled villagers and asked, "May I ask you elders, if your daughters or granddaughters are beaten in the future, would you want them to fight back, run away, or just endure it? Would you take the beating in their place? Would you be able to bring them home in time?"

The three consecutive questions left the elders speechless.

With the example of Shan Qiyu before them, and the journey of escape being extremely dangerous, they could not pretend not to hear or see.

Meng Bochang supported Meng Wan'er learning some self-defense skills, and seeing this, he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, you're just idling around anyway."

Upon hearing this, even more girls followed Meng Fuqing.

When Meng Fuqing approached Mu Feng and asked him to take on more soldiers, Mu Feng was at his wits' end. It wasn't that he didn't want to teach them; he could manage training some boys, but he was worried that he wouldn't be able to handle these girls.

"What do you think, Miss Meng, about having Ling Jiu teach them?"

Meng Fuqing nodded, "As long as it doesn't interfere with your business, you can arrange it as you see fit."

After Mu Feng entered the cave, she looked at the excited girls and said, "I'm telling you beforehand, learning martial arts is not as simple as you think. You should act according to your own abilities. It would be best if you could persevere, but there's no need to force yourself if you can't."

After Ling Jiu arrived, Meng Fuqing went back.

Meanwhile, the villagers were also busy. The cave was big enough, so they moved the fence inward and reinforced it.

The distance from the cave entrance to the fence is used to tether livestock. As long as the night watchman is vigilant, the smell inside the cave won't be too strong, and it's easy to clean and feed them.

Compared to the icy wilderness outside the cave, the inside is warm as spring, though one wonders how many people freeze to death in the snow outside.

Within three days, the villagers became quite familiar with the surrounding environment, and one after another, people came to their cave asking for shelter. They remembered what the village chief had said and sternly told the people to leave, but they would also tell them where to hide nearby when they were about to leave.

It's not just about showing them a way out; it's also about the concern that these desperate refugees, having nowhere else to turn, might choose to unite with other refugees and fight to the death in order to survive.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered.

They have men and weapons, so we're not afraid of them, but we can't go too far and cause unnecessary trouble.

Whether their hiding places will be contested is beyond their control.

The result of their frugality in eating meat was that they had meat to eat for three days, even if it was just stewed soup each time. For the villagers, it was a rare delicacy.

Compared to the villagers, Shan Qiyu's family prepared a much more elaborate meal.

Braised pork, stewed pork bones, stir-fried wolf meat, braised wolf meat... After each meal, I would send some to Doctor Zheng and Xie Jin, who would then send one or two people to help out or deliver some spices or other things.

In fact, Shan Qiyu knew that even without spices, the meat dishes she made didn't taste very fishy. She found it strange and thought it was because things were tough right now, so everything tasted delicious.

However, there is one problem: no matter how thrifty we are in eating the groceries we bought before, they are almost gone.

Meng Fuqing couldn't conjure up fresh vegetables out of thin air, so he took out the soybeans that Shan Qiyu had bought to make tofu and had Meng Ranran and Meng Ali pick out the good ones and soak them in water overnight.

After soaking, spread the bean sprouts evenly in a bamboo basket, cover them with a cloth, and place them in a dark place. Rinse them with water every day, and you can eat them in a few days.

Not only that, she also soaked the garlic she had bought earlier in water, put it in the carriage, and left it there, waiting for the garlic sprouts to grow so she could add some leafy greens to her home.

Many of the girls who practiced martial arts persevered, while some had to give up due to weak constitutions or insufficient food at home, leaving them with little physical strength.

As the snow piled up at the cave entrance, everyone had to temporarily halt their work.

Three days later, the snow stopped.