Phi-Fic Chapter 123 Mink
Chapter 123 Mink
Looking at Li Mu's greedy and greedy appearance, the old master couldn't help but shake his head: "You brat, all you think about is money, money, money. Mink aren't that easy to raise. Do you even know how to raise them?"
Li Mu scratched his head and chuckled, "Master, that's why I'm asking you for advice. You're so knowledgeable, you must have a solution."
The old master sighed and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I know you've made up your mind. How about this, I'll tell you about the habits of minks first, and then you can think about whether you want to raise one."
Li Mu nodded quickly: "Okay, okay, Master, please tell me quickly."
The old master then began to explain in detail: "Minks like to live in damp environments, usually near streams in the mountains and forests. They feed on small fish and shrimp, rest during the day, and come out to move at night. Moreover, minks are very alert and will run away at the slightest disturbance. So, catching them is not so easy."
As Li Mu listened, he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
But when he thought of that huge sum of money, he gritted his teeth and decided to give it a try.
"Master, you see, my blueberry juice business is just starting out and I'm short of money. If I could raise mink, wouldn't my funding problem be solved?"
Seeing Li Mu's resolute expression, the old master knew that persuasion was useless, so he could only say, "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'll give you a hand. How are your rabbits doing?"
Li Mu replied, "Oh, those rabbits are all doing very well. They're all plump and round, and they're about to have baby rabbits."
"Well, you're quite capable, raising rabbits so well. Here's what you'd like: expand the rabbit enclosure and make room for mink. But let me make this clear first, mink aren't so easy to raise. Be prepared, don't blame me if they die."
"Don't worry, Master, I know. Then, Master, what else should I be careful about when raising mink?"
The old master thought for a moment and said, "Mink are quite particular about their environment. You have to keep their enclosures clean and hygienic, and disinfect them regularly. Also, they are quite picky about their food. You have to prepare some small fish and shrimp for them; you can't just feed them anything."
As Li Mu listened, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Mink farming seems to be more troublesome than I imagined.
But when he thought of the potential profits, he gritted his teeth and decided to face the challenge head-on.
"Master, I understand, I'll be careful. Now, what else do I need to prepare for raising mink?"
The old master looked at Li Mu and shook his head helplessly: "You lad, you're really impatient and can't hold your temper at all. But since things have come to this, I can only do my best to help you."
He paused, then continued, "You need to build a shed to shelter the mink from the wind and rain. Also, you need to prepare some cages to keep them separate and prevent them from fighting. In addition, you need to prepare some medicine in case they get sick. Mink fur is a delicate thing, and it will be troublesome if they get sick."
"Let's go, I'll take you to find some mink first."
The two set off immediately. The old master led Li Mu through a dense forest to a clear stream. The environment here was humid and the vegetation lush, making it a favorite habitat for minks.
The old man pointed to a patch of grass ahead and said in a low voice, "Look over there, behind that big rock, there seems to be trace of a mink."
Li Mu looked in the direction his master pointed and indeed saw a large rock, behind which there seemed to be some movement.
He was overjoyed and was about to step forward when his master stopped him.
"Don't rush, we have to approach quietly so as not to scare them away." The old master said, leading Li Mu, and tiptoed closer to the big rock.
The two hid behind a big tree, holding their breath. They saw a fluffy little mink peek out from behind a rock, look around, and then cautiously walk to the stream and begin to drink.
Just as Li Mu was about to rush out, his master, the old man, pressed down on his shoulder.
"Hey! What's the rush?! Wait a bit longer, let's see if there are any other mink."
As soon as the old man finished speaking, a slightly larger mink darted out from the nearby bushes, walked straight to the little mink, and licked its head with its tongue.
“Master, what are we waiting for? These are a pair! If we catch them together, it will save us a lot of trouble!” Li Mu said excitedly in a low voice.
The old master glared at him: "You brat, all you know is how to be impatient for quick success. Look at those two, they're clearly a mother and her baby. If you catch them both, how can the little mink survive without its mother?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu felt a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "Master, you're right. I was too impatient. How about we catch the big one and let the small one go?"
"Hmm, that's more like it. However, these minks are very wary. Let's think of a way to separate them before we make our move."
Li Mu frowned, thought for a while, and then said, "Master, how about this? I'll go over there and make some noise to scare away the little mink. You stay here and guard the big mink. Once it's distracted, we'll make our move."
The old master nodded: "Hmm, that's a feasible method. However, you have to be careful not to get yourself into trouble."
Li Mu responded and quietly went around to the other side of the stream, found a stone, and gently tapped it.
The little mink, startled by the noise, ran away immediately. The big mink, too, raised its head alertly and looked around.
The old master quickly gave Li Mu a wink, signaling him to make his move.
Li Mu understood immediately, quietly approached the large mink, and pounced, but it still nimbly dodged him.
However, after all that commotion, the large mink was clearly frightened and dared not stay in place any longer, turning around and running into the nearby bushes.
The old master and Li Mu exchanged a glance and quickly followed after them.
The two men moved through the grass one after the other. The large mink ran very fast, and it took them a lot of effort to finally corner it.
Li Mu, panting heavily, looked at the giant mink in front of him: "Let's see where you can run now!"
As he spoke, he was about to step forward to arrest him, but was stopped by his master, the old man.
"Wait! Look at it, it's clearly calling for help. If we make a move now, it might attract even more minks," the old man said, pointing to a patch of grass behind the large mink.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu immediately stopped and looked closely. Sure enough, he saw several small minks fly out of the grass, baring their teeth and making squeaking warning noises at them.
"Hey! Aren't you afraid of people?!"
The old man reached out to grab it, but the large mink was exceptionally agile. It turned and slipped through the old man's fingers, falling into his trap and getting caught in the pre-arranged snare. Seeing this, Li Mu quickly stepped forward, grabbed the mink's hind leg, and firmly controlled it in his hand.
The giant mink struggled desperately, letting out pitiful squeaking sounds. The remaining mink that couldn't escape were caught in a large net that the old man had somehow managed to pull out from somewhere.