I draw skills in Monster Hunter World

Chapter 86 Making Money
The number of cats in Nuanyangyang Camp has soared to 89, and the expansion of the residential area has begun.

After Li Ming arranged the division of labor, he came to the plantation area and inspected the gunpowder herbs and explosive mushrooms.

I found that the land was empty, and the gardeners wearing straw hats, Ellu, were working hard sowing seeds.

It is speculated that some changes may have occurred that caused the planting to fail.

However, upon inquiry, it turned out that the harvest had been completed and a new round of planting was underway.

"The team has only been away for a week for this hunting trip. How can it grow so fast?"

Li Ming grabbed a handful of soil, put it in his hands and watched.

He felt that even if it was mixed with gold, it wouldn't be so outrageous.

"As long as there are no monsters intruding, we can always take care of them in the fields, and they will definitely grow faster."

When I met the gardener Ellu, I was not surprised by the speed of growth.

The only reasonable explanation is that under the high-energy ecology, the crops in the monster world grow so fast.

No wonder herbivorous monsters with low ecological niches can also have space to survive and breed.

"I hope the comfortable farming environment can last a little longer."

Gardener Elu sighed.

"Don't worry, this hunt has eliminated a potential threat."

"That's great, meow. By the way, the high-quality fertilizer used also greatly assists the planting. Please tell the expedition team to collect more."

Gardener Elu informed.

"Well, just leave it to me."

Li Ming came to the material warehouse and counted the number of gunpowder herbs and explosive mushrooms.

Feeling that the time was ripe, he planned to establish a bomb barrel workshop.

The blending and manufacturing of small explosive barrels is not technically difficult.

However, the higher risk makes the location selection of the workshop a difficult problem.

It is too far away from the camp to effectively protect it.

If the distance is too close, the explosion may easily pose a threat to the safety of the camp.

After thinking for a moment, Li Ming decided to build the workshop into a self-destructive building that could detonate at any time.

There is no need for protection, and it doesn’t matter how far apart they are.

It can also be used as an outpost when resisting attacks, and can detonate heavy-damaging monsters at critical moments.

The only construction consumables are wooden boards, and the only production materials are gunpowder and small wooden barrels. It won't be too distressing if it explodes.

Everything is busy and in order.

Five days later, fifteen Umbrella Bird and Cat rapiers and fifteen Umbrella Bird and Cat suits that resembled knight armor were delivered to the camp to assemble the Cat Armed Forces.

Li Ming also received a single Umbrella Bird right leg guard.

In the past, equipment for the same area was mixed and built, basically with a clear purpose.

This time it was more experimental.

The reason is that Li Ming does not want to give up the shield crab leggings, which improves the defensive end and has a linkage effect with [Stick to Defensive Stance].

At the same time, I really want to wear it as armor and link it to strengthen the [Umbrella Bird Independent Stance].

After finishing dressing, Li Ming came to the mirror in the tent and observed his appearance.

From top to bottom, he wears a weasel dragon king helmet with a bird feather decoration.

He wears a fan-shaped collar of a big strange bird around his neck, and wears a shield crab breastplate with mottled marks.

The gauntlet has a green bear on the left and a strange dragon on the right. It is equipped with two liquid injectors and an insect box.

The female fire dragon belt around the waist, the shield crab on the left leg guard, and the umbrella bird on the right.

Plus four fog ball holes that only Li Ming can see.

The visual effect can be described in two words, confusing.

"It seems that wherever you go, you will attract attention. It is not unreasonable."

In order to allow abilities to be stimulated in a normal and balanced manner, no one would wear armors of the same parts randomly.

So even though the Monster Hunter world is extremely tolerant of dressing styles, the current Li Ming is still that extremely alternative existence.

But only he knows that wearing this set of equipment is the most suitable for him.

Li Ming, who walked out of the tent and jumped on one leg, came to Daoji.

Since they have maintained this posture for some time, the members in the camp no longer feel surprised.

"Daoji, according to the current protection capabilities of the camp, do you think it can deal with the Green Bear Beast?"

"Well, it's obviously impossible to defeat and hunt them. But if it's a home battle, with the help of stink bombs and explosive barrels, it won't be a big problem to repel the opponent."

Daoji informed.

"I have an idea. In addition to the wild running extract, the formula of homemade strong-arm medicine also includes bitter insect powder and honey. The bitter insects can be collected by cats on a daily basis. Currently, honey can only be purchased. I want to set up beehives to produce honey by myself. This will not only reduce the production cost of forced medicine, but also eliminate the need to purchase other blends that require honey."

"It's a good idea. When the Green Bear comes, you can also train the cats. And even if you really can't defeat it, the safe bunker can protect the safety of the cats."

Daoji agreed.

"Then I'll start preparing. How do you ensure your own safety when the camp is attacked?"

Li Ming asked worriedly.

The entrance to the escape bunker was indeed made relatively large in order to prevent trampling and squeezing.

But in order to prevent monsters from entering, there is not much margin. According to the size of the sword spine, it is definitely impossible to squeeze in.

"Oh~ I don't blame you for having such concerns. After all, my image is indeed easy for people to worry about, but..."

Daoji said, turning sideways and looking at the big tree with thick branches and leaves next to it.

Does he still have the same skills as before?
Just when Li Ming felt that the other party was about to jump onto the treetops and prove himself, a whistle sounded.

Woo~woo!
Shasha~
A long-eared dog head emerged from the branches and leaves.

The other party opened his mouth and stuck out his tongue, and his attitude towards Daoji was very affectionate.

"Is this your tooth hound?"

"Yes, the name is Daoya. Many new wild cats have not fully adapted to camp life and will be afraid of tooth hounds. I asked Daoya to stay nearby first, so there is no need to worry about my safety. If If I'm really in danger, Dao Ya will cover my retreat."

Daoji introduced.

"I can rest assured that."

The next morning.

Eller directed the cats to unload the two beehives purchased from Feiye Fortress from the car.

In the bomb workshop, the first batch of 20 small bomb barrels is produced.

Unfortunately, the quality was really worrying. Either the fuse burned out and it didn't explode, or it exploded before the fuse was lit.

Li Ming found Chuying and Bubu who had in-depth research on harmony.

Strictly following the step instructions in the blending book, we improved the process and quality, and finally controlled the yield rate to about 70%.

But only one day later, a more serious problem was exposed. The team ran out of money.

In the tent, Li Ming looked at the shriveled money bag and coins scattered on the table, sighed and said, "There are only 4000z left."

If Nuanyangyang Camp does not expand and develop, it can maintain a balance of payments.

But that also means that resistance and output capabilities will stagnate.

"I still have 6000z, how about giving some to the camp equally?"

Chuying suggested.

"Farewell, you have already subsidized the purchase of camp materials a lot, let me think about it."

My self-produced drug is not certified by the guild or the alchemy workshop, so no one dares to buy it in large quantities, and the production capacity is really limited.

There are fewer restrictions on the sale of small explosive barrels, and mass production has been achieved.

But the quality is relatively average, and there is still a gap between similar products calibrated by the guild, so we can only trade at low prices in exchange for sales.

Moreover, the camp's own explosive reserves are still insufficient, so it's still too early to rely on this to generate income. "How long has it been since we went to the Frozen Islands?"

"The last time I visited was when I was fighting the strange dragon. It was about two months ago?"

Midoduo said uncertainly.

"The surrounding ecology should be almost restored."

After Li Ming finished speaking, he flipped through his notepad.

There is a plan for the team's recent actions, and the content is not complicated.

Once the camp has been expanded and is on track, go to the Frozen Islands to hunt kappa frogs and make a water-attribute shield axe.

Then go to East Doruma to participate in the four-star hunter assessment, if you can successfully pass it.

Just use the attribute restraint of the water attribute shield axe, try to hunt a rock dragon, and collect the defensive fog balls that may explode.

In this way, when hunting four-star monsters, safety will be more guaranteed.

Now that the first plan is hampered by a lack of funds, the only option is to advance subsequent plans to increase revenue.

As for the team's biggest advantage in making money, it is actually its seemingly inconspicuous carrying and decomposition capabilities.

Others can only carry the materials back on their backs, while the ruthless team transports them in vehicles.

The collection that can be obtained in large quantities without being too risky is naturally the frozen raw meat that has been transported many times.

It can advance the team plan, make money and ease the financial pressure on camp expansion. If you are lucky, you can recruit some cats back.

After Li Ming stated his idea, everyone unanimously expressed support.

But Chuying was still a little worried.

"The team has hunted a large amount of raw meat from the Frozen Islands many times. Will they be targeted by local monsters to hold grudges?"

Monsters that leave too many traces will be tracked by hunters, and vice versa.

Perhaps the monster's thinking and purpose are not as clear as humans.

But the team has hunted a lot of food in the local area more than once.

As soon as you show up, I might go hungry.

If this hunger law occurs frequently, local monsters will inevitably develop hatred.

"It is possible. But since we will be hated anyway, we can only take precautions. I will go to the guild first and ask about the situation in the Frozen Islands."

After Li Ming finished speaking, he set off with Midoduo.

Shuiyun organized the latest ecological information received.

Inform that there are no reports of five-star monsters in the outer areas of the Frozen Islands.

However, there is a thin individual Icetooth Dragon that is very aggressive towards people for unknown reasons.

"Didn't the guild issue a subjugation contract against this Ice-toothed Dragon?"

"There are only three investigators deployed there. Unless their safety is threatened, the guild will generally not take action."

Shuiyun explained.

If humans have settled in in large numbers, there are still delivery lines that need to be maintained.

Naturally, monsters that are extremely aggressive must be eradicated first.

However, there are very few traces of human activity in the frozen archipelago. Even if the transport ship visits, it will unload the supplies and evacuate immediately. There is really not much need to hunt them.

"Thanks for letting me know. The hunting contract for Kappa Frog hasn't been picked up by the team yet, right?"

"Yes, the contract acceptance rate there has been very low."

"Is it also issued by the investigator?"

"It's not that he is an ecologist."

“It turns out it’s academic research, so it’s a contract to capture live animals, right?”

"No, it was a subjugation contract. This scholar was swallowed by the kappa frog."

"what?"

"I spat it out again, and then I was determined to issue the contract."

After Shui Yun introduced it, she started rummaging around and quickly handed out a contract.

【Whale Swallowing Kappa Frog】★★★
Location: Outer area of ​​the Frozen Islands

Contract Target: Kappa Frog
Client: Calm Ecologist

Mission description: While investigating the Frozen Islands, I encountered the Kappa Frog. Please go hunt it.

Honoraria: 5200z+1350z (subsidy)
Time limit: (cancelled)
"Why was the description of the encounter omitted?"

"That's how the person involved described it."

"Then how did the guild know that he was swallowed?"

"Investigator Lone Fox who rushed to the scene to rescue him was recorded in the witness report."

"I see, the contract team accepted it, thank you very much."

"No problem. The team seems to be very fond of hunting in the Frozen Islands?"

Shui Yun stamped the seal and handed over the contract.

"The main reason is that the products are rich and the view is vast enough. Apart from the long journey and a bit cold, it is a pretty good hunting area."

Li Ming commented.

"Very good insight. Stay safe and look forward to the team's early return."

"One more thing, can I recruit a transport ship at the counter?"

Shui Yun blinked her eyes, her cold face showing confusion.

"What did the team hire the transport ship for?"

"This time the squad may carry a little more capacity, so I want to hire an extra ship."

"Squad carrying capacity. Yes, yes, but the price is high."

"how much is it?"

"5900z."

"so expensive."

"The branch has its own ship to transport supplies to the Frozen Islands. It is the ship that the team often rides on. If you calculate the cost, it is actually quite reasonable."

Shuiyun explained.

"Okay, help me contact you, and I'll get some money first. By the way, don't you think it's strange that I stand on one leg all the time?"

Since entering Feiye Fortress, everyone speculated that Li Ming's left leg was injured and that's why Jin Ji became independent.

Shui Yun didn't express anything, but it made him feel strange.

"No, your movements are very coordinated. I don't see anything wrong with it, but the aura you exude is becoming more and more like a monster."

Li Ming was startled and explained: "Perhaps it is the adverse effects caused by the mixed penetration of armor."

"I hope so. Similar things have happened to my sister and I before, and we were even used by monsters to complete the reunion. If you feel uncomfortable, you can come to me. The prayer ceremony between me and my sister may be useful."

"I'll pay attention."

Li Ming walked out of the guild hall, raised his arms and smelled around.

Apart from the smell of gunpowder that has been in the workshop these days, no other smells were noticed.

It seems that these dragon-man witch sisters really have some extraordinary perception.

If there are any adverse effects in the future, you can ask them for help.

Arriving at the barbecue restaurant in the fortress, Li Ming discussed purchasing matters with the boss.

Huge amounts of fresh frozen raw meat, naturally the more the merrier.

So the other party paid a deposit of 10000z in advance.

Li Ming took out 5000z and left it to the camp to ease the financial pressure, and spent another 5900z to hire a transport ship to the Frozen Islands.

(End of this chapter)