21: Salt production

The audience in the livestream room also exploded when they saw this scene.

"Is that actually a Salt Mine?"

"Lu Fan found a Salt Mine! That's incredible!"

"Salt is good stuff; Lu Fan's quality of life is about to improve again."

Wang Tao also said in surprise, "Wow, Lu Fan actually discovered a Salt Mine. This is truly unexpected."

Zhao Hangjun analyzed seriously, "Salt is extremely important in wilderness survival. It's not just for seasoning; it also replenishes the electrolytes the human body needs. This is a massive discovery for Lu Fan."

Yu Rui jumped up excitedly, "Lu Fan actually found a Salt Mine! Isn't he going to strike it rich now?"

Looking at the Salt Mine before him, Lu Fan was overjoyed.

He picked up the Iron Pickaxe at his waist and began digging with a series of 'clangs'.

Under Lu Fan's great strength, the salt blocks quickly broke apart.

He decided to take a piece the size of a basketball; since he also had a sheep, any more would be too heavy to carry.

Lu Fan was very happy at this moment. He knew that the discovery of this Salt Mine would not only make his food more delicious but also play a huge role in his future survival.

He shouldered his basket and, with a full harvest, set off on the road home, already imagining all kinds of delicious food.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Contestant Lu Fan has triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[Exposed Salt Mine * 10,000]

At the same time, ten thousand exposed Salt Mines appeared within the borders of Huaguo.

In an instant, the entire world was shaken.

One must know that in recent years, the difficulty of extracting salt has been increasing.

Ocean pollution is becoming more severe by the day, even becoming filled with toxins, while land resources are scarce, making salt production very difficult.

Yet salt's utility is immense; not only can humans not live without it, but food processing also depends on it.

Citizens of other countries began to lose their composure one after another.

"Aaaaah, it's that Huaguo kid again!"

"This is unfair! There must be some shady business involved."

"The Huaguo people must contribute those Salt Mines!"

"Right, otherwise we will boycott Huaguo!"

Some even ran into the Huaguo livestream room to act out.

The Huaguo audience didn't hold back either, starting a 'friendly exchange' of language.

"You people from Japan, I ****..."

"What are you barking about? You're all just a bunch of big ***."

"Barking like dogs here just because your own strength is lacking."

Wang Tao put on a serious expression at this moment: "We will resolutely defend any interests belonging to our country. Anyone who wishes to infringe upon them will be regarded as our mortal enemy!"

The Japanese Wa Royal Palace.

"Baka! Baka! Why is it Huaguo again?"

"Think of every possible way! We must surpass Huaguo!"

"Send a bullet message to Meichuan Neiku and tell him to find a Salt Mine!"

"Uh... the bullet messages for this week have already been used up..."

"Nani?!"

The Presidential Palace of Pretty Country.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"

The President remained silent, simply repeating 'fuck' over and over.

Meanwhile, Lu Fan returned to the Shelter with a heart full of joy, carrying the basket full of salt ore.

He set the sheep aside first to process the salt ore.

Lu Fan first crushed the salt ore, put it into a jar, and then added fresh water to stir.

Once the salt components had dissolved in the water, he let it sit to allow sediment to settle. He also added some charcoal to adsorb impurities and harmful substances from the water.

When the water on top became clear, he poured it into an iron pot and boiled it over a high fire until the water evaporated, leaving behind white crystals.

The audience in the livestream room watched Lu Fan boil the salt.

"Lu Fan is boiling salt; he's so capable!"

"This salt must be very pure. I even want to taste it."

"As expected of my God Lu."

Wang Tao: "Salt is a strategic resource. This is wonderful."

Zhao Hangjun said with a smile, "Boiling salt requires mastering the heat and timing; it's a real test of skill."

With eyes full of smiles, Yu Rui said, "Wow, the salt Lu Fan boiled looks so pure. I really want to take a bite."

Lu Fan added fresh water to the crystals again and repeated the same steps.

After two or three times, the crystals became snow-white.

Lu Fan took a taste, and his eyes immediately lit up: "That's the taste."

He had produced salt that was healthy, harmless, and free of any odd flavors.

Lu Fan stored the salt in a small clay jar and placed it inside the Shelter.

With salt available, Lu Fan couldn't wait to start cooking. He carried the sheep to the nearby shore to process it.

Arriving at the shore, he found a flat sandy beach, laid out several large leaves, and gently set the mountain goat down.

Lu Fan took out his dagger and began skinning it with practiced movements. As the blade glided over the goat's body, the sound of the fur separating from the flesh was exceptionally clear in the quiet seaside air.

His technique was efficient, and before long, a complete sheepskin was stripped off and laid flat to one side.

Next, he began processing the internal organs, setting aside the useful parts one by one, such as the liver and stomach—these were rare delicacies.

The offal he didn't want, Lu Fan placed into the fish trap to use as bait.

After handling the organs, he carefully cut the mutton into even chunks for subsequent cooking and preservation.

Back at the Shelter, Lu Fan decided to use a portion of the mutton to make a hearty stew, using his newly boiled salt for seasoning.

He found a larger clay jar, placed the cut mutton chunks inside, added an appropriate amount of clear water, and then sprinkled in some salt along with some Wild Celery he had gathered.

Then, he placed the clay jar beside the fire to simmer slowly over a low heat.

A slight smile appeared at the corners of Lu Fan's mouth, his eyes full of anticipation for the delicious meal.

In the livestream room:

"Lu Fan is making mutton stew! I'm so looking forward to this!"

"Seasoned with salt he boiled himself, it will definitely have a unique flavor."

Wang Tao offered a timely compliment: "Lu Fan's culinary skills are getting better and better; every dish is impressive."

Zhao Hangjun also nodded and said, "This mutton stew is not only delicious but also provides Lu Fan with plenty of protein and energy."

Yu Rui leaned toward the screen and wiped away some drool: "Wow, the mutton stew Lu Fan is making looks so tempting. I really want a bite."

The mutton stew simmered slowly by the fire, releasing waves of aroma. Lu Fan stirred it occasionally with a wooden spoon so the mutton could heat evenly.

At the same time, he began processing the remaining mutton, planning to make jerky for storage.

He sliced the mutton into thin strips, lightly cured them with salt, then found some thin twine to string the marinated mutton slices together, hanging them in a ventilated area of the Shelter to air-dry naturally.