[Interstellar Dates are one of the auxiliary ingredients in Sleep Calming Agents.]
The system's answer was not the one Sheng Jiu had hoped for.
However, it is still very important.
Good sleep is what Sheng Jiu needs most right now.
Although it wasn't Gene Nourishing Liquid, but it was still something she desperately needed.
She wanted to pick it up!
But…
It was too hot to handle!
The temperature was so high it could scald the ground, leaving a black crater. Sheng Jiu felt her hands were no more resistant to heat than the muddy ground.
Fortunately, the system was always there to help her.
[Don't worry, it can be handled.]
As they spoke, the system began to operate.
Through the door at the anchor point, the system can't touch anything.
But once it gets there, its abilities become apparent.
It can see and touch!
So what is it waiting for?
Just pick it up!
Large swaths of Interstellar Dates fell, then disappeared in large numbers.
At first, everyone was watching intently.
The Interstellar Dates vines are most powerful when they fall, they must avoid this moment.
It's better to wait until the opponent can't throw too many dates before making a move and directly fight Interstellar Dates vines, rather than constantly being on guard against being backstabbed by Interstellar Dates, right?
So, what did they see?
After being glared at by Ares, Xie Yi was still somewhat bewildered. Unable to understand, he simply stared at the Interstellar Dates.
Then, the Interstellar Dates fell, and disappeared.
The Interstellar Dates fell again, and disappeared again.
Xie Yi: ?
Holy crap?
Is it haunted?
He was so startled he almost jumped up, but Yuan You beside him grabbed him and pressed him down: "Are you crazy? Get out now?"
Large numbers of Interstellar Dates are still falling, if they go out now, even their combat suits won't save them!
Xie Yi's mouth dropped open as he pointed at the disappearing Interstellar Dates outside: "They're gone! Gone!"
Yuan You rolled his eyes speechlessly: "I'm not blind."
Xie Yi was on the verge of tears after hearing this: "You, you, aren't you scared?!"
Yuan You was speechless: "There are so many people here."
Xie Yi was about to collapse: "So what? Can't the ghost finish eating in one meal?"
Yuan You's temples throbbed, he didn't want to explain anymore.
Shang Ying smiled and said, "The Little Boss is collecting ingredients, what's the panic?"
None of them were fools. Ares had told them they'd encountered the Frosty Water Black Shrimp.
However, when they arrived, there were neither the Frosty Water Black Shrimp's corpses nor any burnt ashes on the ground. After thinking about Sheng Jiu's mysterious methods, the group realized that it was probably the Little Boss who did it.
Therefore, it is not surprising that large swaths of Interstellar Dates have suddenly disappeared.
They were even grateful for Sheng Jiu's extraordinary abilities.
Otherwise, they would have starved to death a few days ago when they ran out of ammunition and food.
Hearing Shang Ying's words, Xie Yi looked at Sheng Jiu with a terrified expression.
Sheng Jiu blinked innocently at him.
Xie Yi almost burst into tears.
Yuan You watched with obvious disdain, while Song Zi Qi was also speechless: "When we get back, we need to remind Captain Karl to strengthen the cultural studies of the Sixth Squad. This can't go on like this."
Xie Yi wasn't actually a member of their team. When the accident happened, he was running around in all directions. Yuan You saw him and pulled him into their escape pod, which is how they ended up together.
Although they weren't in the same squad, but they were both in frontline military camps, so they knew each other.
However, since they didn't have much contact with each other, they didn't know that Xie Yi had this kind of personality.
Large swaths of Interstellar Dates fell to the ground. Sheng Jiu couldn't even imagine what a bumper harvest she would have when she returned.
Although Interstellar Dates aren't a particularly common ingredient, but they can be used as a side dish.
If all else fails, she can dry it and use it to make tea!
Thinking of this, Sheng Jiu couldn't help but ask the system curiously, "What should we do with these dates?"
[It's up to you.]
The system usually only performs simple, rough processing, most of the time, it depends on Sheng Jiu's decision.
"Won't drying affect its effectiveness?"
[No.]
"Then dry it, remove the pits while you're at it, and I'll slice it and drink it as tea later. I can also sell it."
[Sure, priced at 68 per cup.]
Sheng Jiu is becoming increasingly accepting of this pricing.
[The customized water cups have been shipped and will be delivered along with today's shrimp and date slices.]
The Interstellar Dates started falling in small, scattered drops, then spread out in large patches, and finally returned to just a few scattered drops.
Ares and the others saw their opportunity and shouted, "Line up! Battle!"
With Ares's command, Yuan You and the others quickly took their positions.
They were very fast, because if they weren't, they would be strangled by the Interstellar Dates vines!
Sheng Jiu was protected behind Ares, watching the battle intently.
Amidst the flashing swords and shadows, there were also colorful lasers?
Sheng Jiu's eyes were blurry, but she still couldn't see clearly what kind of battle it was.
However, as Ares had said, the Interstellar Dates vines wasn't particularly strong in attack, its main strength was its speed.
About half an hour later, the battle ended.
Everyone had taken down a large swath of Interstellar Dates vines without sustaining any injuries.
Looking at the Interstellar Dates vines that had been hacked down and looked terrible, Sheng Jiu had a sudden thought: "What's the use of these?"
[After processing, it's ground up, mixed with some coarse grains, and can be used as animal feed or for fattening.]
Although it doesn't have much effect, but...
They're already here.
A thief never leaves empty-handed... no, let's not waste it!
"Take them all, take them all!" Sheng Jiu thought to herself, I've already risked my life to come here, so as long as Ares and the others don't want them, she'll take them all.
Only when all the wool has been pulled away will one feel truly satisfied.
Ares had originally intended to set the vines on fire, but then he discovered…
The vines were gone, leaving only a patch of vibrant green sap in the same spot.
They seemed to have gotten used to Sheng Jiu's behavior of not letting go of any benefit.
Shang Ying even chuckled and said, "This is good, it saves us the trouble of cleaning up."
Ares looked at Sheng Jiu and smiled sheepishly, then said in a low voice, "The Interstellar Dates vines aren't very useful, but they will have a slightly fragrant smell when burned."
This thing, unlike the shells of the Frosty Water Magical Crab or the Black Shrimp, isn't usable as mechanical materials.
Sheng Jiu nodded hastily.
This area has been ravaged by their fighting, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to eat here.
Ares and his men need to return to camp to rest and recuperate.
Sheng Jiu thought to herself that she had already achieved a good result today.
One shouldn't be greedy, the door is right there, she can take her time.
Therefore, she took the initiative to say goodbye: "I have to go back and prepare the meal. I'll take care of dinner."
Sheng Jiu was able to obtain so many ingredients thanks to the team's help.
Therefore, taking care of several meals wouldn't be a problem.
With about 6,000 jin (about 3000 kg) of Interstellar Dates, she can quickly earn back the money for these meals!
Sheng Jiu was about to leave, and Ares didn't try to stop her, their situation was indeed dangerous.
However, seeing the dark circles under Sheng Jiu's eyes that hadn't completely disappeared, he raised his hand and called out to her, "Little Boss, please wait a moment."