Starting with the flesh-based stimulant

Is this the chef's technique?

Looking at the scene before him, Zhou He stroked his chin, pondering to himself.

The world has finally begun to unfold before me.

No longer the peddler who was secretive and hesitant to speak, but instead, everything was laid out clearly in front of them.

There are 36 legitimate professions, each with its own techniques from the very beginning. These techniques all reflect the characteristics of the profession itself and are closely integrated with it.

This is probably why people in these professions, even though they have already gained power far beyond that of ordinary people, still have to do things according to their respective professions.

Zhou He remembered what Li Ping had told him about cultivation in the forest earlier.

At that time, he only had a vague idea, but now he truly understands.

Travel expenses are the most important thing. Only after eating meat and having travel expenses can one use techniques.

Even with a travel permit, you still need to save up enough money to get through the checkpoint.

As for whether this hurdle can be overcome, that probably depends on whether one's cultivation is up to par.

As for myself, I went from being a meat carrier to a meat cutter at the mine. It was only after I had saved enough money and obtained a travel permit that I was able to pass through the mine smoothly, and because I had carried enough meat.

So if you want to become stronger, what you need to do is save up for travel expenses, obtain travel permits, and practice spiritual cultivation.

The term "meat cutter" is used to describe someone who has started out in the meat trade. As the name suggests, what they do is cut meat... In their understanding, it should be cutting off the cause and effect.

Thinking of this, Zhou He suddenly remembered something else.

He has a second profession.

Qiu Shen.

What is the practice of the Qiu Shen profession?

Do you worship gods?

What constitutes worshipping gods?

"Clang~ Clang"

The sound of a rattle drum interrupted Zhou He's thoughts. He looked up and saw a peddler pushing his cart as he walked over.

The other person couldn't have walked here normally; even with the fastest foot speed, it wouldn't be possible.

But Zhou He didn't want to delve deeper. There were too many strange things about this person, which made him unwilling to investigate further.

At least not now.

The peddler had already walked up to him, parked his cart steadily in the middle of the field, waved to him, and said:

"Brother Zhou, it's been a long time."

The fact that he's addressed as "Brother Zhou" means that Young Master Zhou isn't here.

It seems that the method he gave me will work for longer than I expected.

Zhou He approached the peddler, casually cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile:

"Mr. Chen arrived quickly."

The peddler understood what he meant and smiled contentedly.

"Speak freely and boldly, don't be afraid. Doing business is all about being open and aboveboard."

Zhou He smirked, not bothering to banter with him, and instead called Li Ping over, introducing him as follows:

"This is Mr. Chen, a very important person. And this is...?"

Before Zhou He could speak, the peddler had already bowed to Li Ping and said:

"What kind of big shot am I? Brother Li Ping is the real big shot."

Li Ping was taken aback by what he was said, and opened his mouth:

"You recognize me?"

"How could I not recognize you? We both make a living in this area. I've long admired your name, but we've never had the chance to meet."

Li Ping was even more stunned.

He's just a cook, where did he get such a big name from?

He held up a finger, pointed it at himself, and asked again:

"Me? My full name?"

Seeing that the peddler was still trying to flatter him, Zhou He tugged at him, interrupting his platitudes, and said directly:

"Let's skip the pleasantries and talk business first."

The peddler, interrupted by Zhou He, seemed somewhat displeased, as if annoyed that Zhou He had interrupted him. He bowed to Li Ping again before turning around and saying:

"What else is there to say about this business? Didn't you say that rare and precious materials should be reserved for those with virtue?"

Zhou He shook his head:

"Mr. Chen, that's true, but this item is currently in the hands of Mr. Li and me."

Li Ping seemed not to have figured out the situation yet. He looked at Zhou He, then at the peddler, scratched his head, and wisely shook his head without saying a word.

The peddler chuckled, put his arm around Zhou He's shoulder, and muttered to himself:

"Brother Zhou, you know our relationship. This business is murky; you can't handle it."

Zhou He effortlessly broke free, smiling gently:

"Of course I know how deep the water is, and I know I can't control it, so I'd like Mr. Chen to take charge—let's talk about the price."

The peddler looked somewhat embarrassed, muttered a few words as if he were a little aggrieved, and said:

"Young Master Zhou, I'm just a poor peddler who goes from street to street. I don't have any capital to give you. How about this, I'll take the items first, and then I'll share them with you two after I sell them."

"I certainly trust Mr. Chen's reputation, but with new friends around, it's best to exchange money for goods."

Zhou He spoke gently, but his attitude was firm.

The peddler's face darkened with displeasure, but seeing that Zhou He remained unmoved, he put on a smiling face again and said:

"Young Master Zhou, what price are you looking for?"

Zhou He didn't speak, but turned to Li Ping, pulled him close, and winked at him:

"Mr. Li, you go first. Mr. Chen is a big shot, and he has accumulated quite a few valuable items. Perhaps he has what you want."

Li Ping looked a little confused, as if he hadn't quite figured out why they suddenly started talking business.

The situation ahead was clearly fraught with danger.

Unable to understand, he simply stopped thinking about it and said directly:

"I've saved up enough money for my journey, peddler. Do you have any travel permits for the cooks who have passed through the three checkpoints?"

The peddler subconsciously clicked his tongue and began to haggle:

"I happen to have some road permits here. For your sake, I can grit my teeth and take a small loss to give them to you."

At this point, he actually gritted his teeth, feigning pain, and added:

"But frankly, all you did was send me a message. One travel permit isn't enough for two people to share."

Zhou He ignored him. Having dealt with the peddler for so long, he knew his style well and spoke directly:

"I need a map, the latest one, nothing particularly valuable. Mr. Zhou, you can just throw it in as a bonus?"

The peddler's expression changed drastically:

"No, no, no, this is absolutely unacceptable."

After saying that, he seemed still not satisfied, so he simply took out a rattle drum and shook it for a long time.

He then pulled a travel permit from his pocket and tossed it to Li Ping. Once Li Ping caught it, he said decisively:

"Mr. Li, the travel permit is a valuable item. Please add some more. Let your ears and eyes rest first."

After saying that, Li Ping stood there, closed his eyes, and then reached out to cover his ears.

After Li Ping finished these actions, the peddler gritted his teeth and slowly said:

"Brother Zhou, what kind of world do you think this is...? That thing is deadly!"

Zhou frowned.

He referred to himself as Brother Zhou.

Moreover, the rattle drum was being swung so fast, something I'd never seen before.

Even when dealing with the hundreds of people affected by Qin Niangzi at the mine, or when confronting Master Taochuan in Jincheng, the peddler never did this.

Why is a map making the peddler so nervous?