Chapter 6 Sand Lizard

Moreover, the laws under the apocalypse had not completely collapsed. When everyone's money became worthless, rare items like vegetables, fruits, and poultry became the key to certain relationships in the apocalypse.

Due to the snow, there weren't many people at the trading market. Shang Yun selected three pairs of chickens, ducks, and geese each, as well as four each of lambs, cows, and domestic pigs. Following the recommendation of the shop owner, she bought twenty bags of feed, which could last for quite some time when mixed with grass.

When she saw many people selling cats and dogs, Shang Yun's gaze skipped over those cute creatures and was drawn to a few dark bundles curled up together in a cage.

There were actually Tibetan mastiffs. Tibetan mastiffs had decent combat capabilities, so raising a few of them to guard the house was not a bad choice.

"Miss, are you picking out a dog? We have a wide variety here. How about this Husky? Very obedient. And this Samoyed, isn't it cute? Teddy is also good, and Golden Retrievers are gentle and docile..."

Because it was too cold, the man with his hands stuffed in the sleeves of his military green coat eagerly greeted Shang Yun as she approached him step by step, feeling that there was business to be had.

"How much are the Tibetan mastiff puppies?"

When Shang Yun stopped in front of the man and asked this question, the man rubbed his eyes, glanced at Shang Yun a few times, and then his eyes instantly lit up. "You... are you Shang Yun?"

"Shh, don't speak so loudly. So how much for the Tibetan mastiff puppies? I'll take them all."

The man's excited demeanor made Shang Yun feel uncomfortable. She was bundled up tightly, yet she was still recognized.

"Oh, these are all high-quality Tibetan mastiff puppies. One is worth thirty thousand on the market. But since I'm your fan, can you give me an autograph? I'll give you a discount. Five for a hundred thousand, what do you think?"

Although Shang Yun's tone was very indifferent, the man couldn't help but be happy, and his voice unconsciously softened.

"I can give you an autograph, no need for a discount. Let's stick to the regular price."

Shang Yun took out her phone and scanned the QR code, paying one hundred and fifty thousand. After the man couldn't find any suitable paper for a while, she wrote two words on his sleeve according to her memory of the original body.

The man said that the market price of thirty thousand per puppy was quite fair. There were even many of inferior quality on the market selling for more than the ones in front of them.

Moreover, only this man recognized her on the way here. It was highly likely that he was a true fan. The original person was nice, and the fan followed suit. By not taking advantage, she maintained the dignity of the original body.

Shang Yun's attitude made the man look at her with even more eager eyes. He simply took out a brand-new cage from behind and transferred all the Tibetan mastiff puppies from the old cage to the new one. Then, he took out a large bag and filled it with several bags of dog food.

"Um... These are all cheap. They're given to anyone who buys a pet. Don't be picky. They're still small now. It's better to mix dog food with milk when feeding them. Also, Tibetan mastiff pups are very aggressive. The older they get, the more aggressive they become. Be careful when raising them."

"I see. Thank you."

This time, Shang Yun didn't refuse. She picked up the cage and walked step by step toward the market outside.

The man selling cats and dogs behind her kept watching as Shang Yun disappeared from his sight, then began calling his friends to boast about meeting Shang Yun.

After handing the cage to the driver to put in the car, Shang Yun looked at the extra pair of lizards in the car, feeling a bit puzzled.

"Miss Shang, are you afraid of them? If you are, I'll find something to cover them up a bit."

"No, I'm just curious why you suddenly bought a pair of lizards."

Shang Yun shook her head lightly and withdrew her gaze.

These lizards were too ugly, and they were of no use to her, so she naturally couldn't muster any interest.

The driver breathed a sigh of relief and began to explain:

"These are Sand Lizards. They're not worth much, but they're easy to take care of and can eat a lot of bugs. Recently, there were many types of mosquitoes in the countryside due to the hot weather. My little nephew saw a video somewhere that said lizards eat insects and kept pestering me for days to buy him two. It just so happened that I finally found time today to buy a pair. When the weather gets hot again in a few days, these lizards can help deal with some of the bugs at home, and my nephew probably won't bother me anymore."

"Are there many types of food they can eat?"

Upon hearing the driver's words, Shang Yun's eyes lit up.

"I read online that these little guys aren't picky eaters. They'll eat just about any kind of bug."

"Where did you buy them? I want to get a pair too."

In an instant, Shang Yun's gaze fell on the pair of small lizards in the box.

Upon closer inspection, she realized she had been mistaken. These two little lizards had round, cute eyes.

After the apocalypse, there was a proliferation of insects. Although she had stocked up on insecticides, they might not always be effective, and the smell wasn't pleasant either. Raising a pair of non-picky eaters like these lizards seemed like a good idea.

"Since it's so cold out, I'll go buy them. Wait for me in the car."

The driver didn't expect someone as wealthy as Shang Yun to be interested in such cheap things. He was somewhat surprised but quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.

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This trip out turned out quite fruitful. After the driver helped move all the cages and feed into the yard, Shang Yun paid him.

Then, she stuffed all the poultry and feed except for the puppies into the space.

Given the current weather conditions, those little creatures weren't suitable to be kept outside. Besides, she wasn't in a hurry to raise them. Putting them in the space wouldn't make them grow, but they would still be alive without needing to be fed, right?

Once the space reached Level 2, she would find them a new home where they could grow and develop normally.

After entering the villa, Shang Yun released the puppies from their cages, poured a handful of dog food into a couple of bowls, heated up some milk, mixed it with the dog food, and then placed the bowls casually under the table.

The puppies leisurely crawled to the bowls and started munching on the food.

It was already quite late, the hired housekeeper was absent due to a cold, and everyone else in the household was out. Shang Yun simply took out her phone and ordered takeout.

She ordered some rice noodles, spicy salad, and skewers. These were all common favorites according to her memory, but she had never tasted them before.

Now that she had the chance, she naturally indulged herself.

On such a cold day, the scent of hot chili oil and barbecue filled the air, bringing life to the otherwise quiet living room.

Slurping down two chewy strands of rice noodles, taking a bite of the fragrant fish roe pouch, and then nibbling on the chewy grilled squid, Shang Yun's eyes sparkled, and her cheeks puffed up like a little hamster.

After her rebirth, perhaps her most relaxing moments were spent savoring delicious food in peaceful times.

In the afternoon, Shang Yun didn't manage to go out because Shang Ban Cheng was very efficient in handling matters.

At two-thirty, a camper van arrived grandly in the villa's yard.