After seeing the system's explanation, Gu Shi looked at the small flowerpot on the table helplessly. Although it was only the size of a palm, it was quite inconvenient to carry such a thing with him.

It cannot be put into the space ring, and it is too big to be carried as a pendant, which will easily hinder his movements. Gu Shi thought about it over and over again but could not come up with a better solution.

But there is no way, I can't just leave it alone.

Fortunately, Gu Shi didn't have anything that required him to go out for recently. Although carrying such a small flower pot in daily life was a bit cumbersome, it would not have a particularly big impact.

[Gu Shi: I understand. Can you estimate how long it will take for this seed to germinate?

Gu Shi: Also, how durable is this flowerpot? If it's hit or knocked, will it affect the seeds inside?

System: There is no precedent, and I don’t know its growth cycle.

System: However, according to other high-level spiritual plants in the world of cultivation... it may take a long time for it to grow, so you don’t need to be too anxious.

System: As for the flowerpot, you don't have to worry. It has built-in defensive capabilities. According to the general combat power of the other world, even the attacks of ninth-level professionals will not cause any damage to it.

Gu Shi: Then I feel relieved. Don’t worry, I will take good care of it.

System: Okay, I'll be busy now. If you have any questions later, feel free to contact me.

"Come to think of it, I haven't planted any flowers or plants in a while, so I can take this opportunity to pick them up again."

As he spoke, Gu Shi poked the small flowerpot on the table and said, "The system said everything else has been arranged. There shouldn't be any need for additional watering or fertilizing, right?"

Thinking of what the system had just said about supplying it with some magic power every day, Gu Shi took the flower pot in his hand and slowly input magic power into it.

"Um?"

As soon as the process started, Gu Shi realized something was wrong. When he transferred magic power to the seeds in the flowerpot, the seeds also returned magic power to him.

"What is this? Feedback?"

Gu Shi could tell that the magic power that was returned did not belong to him, but came from the seed.

Because he was unsure whether this situation would cause damage to the seeds, Gu Shi only transferred magic power for a short while before stopping. Unexpectedly, in just such a short while, his magic power had already increased slightly.

Gu Shi immediately asked the system about it, and only after confirming that this was a beneficial behavior for both of them did he feel relieved.

Gu Shi took out a thin black rope from the space ring, wrapped it around the flower pot several times, tied it up, and pulled it hard twice. After confirming that the flower pot could be lifted up steadily, he put it aside.

For a long time afterwards, Gu Shi stayed at home in school. His main daily schedule was studying magic and taking care of seeds.

Occasionally, Gu Shi would go to Field's place to discuss recent problems with him, answer his doubts, and show him his progress in cultivation.

During this period, Shuofeng also successfully completed his third molt and officially entered adulthood.

Not only has his strength increased by leaps and bounds, but his body has also become much larger, and he looks more handsome.

Fortunately, Shuofeng has now learned how to change his body shape, otherwise this small dormitory in the school would not be able to accommodate him.

Gu Shi really enjoyed such a leisurely and comfortable life. These days, with the help of the seeds and his own efforts, Gu Shi successfully advanced to the intermediate level of the seventh level.

The only thing that didn't go smoothly was that the seeds hadn't sprouted, but the system had given him a heads-up in advance, so Gu Shi wasn't in a hurry.

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That day, just as Gu Shi finished transferring magic power to the seeds, he heard a sudden knock on the door.

"Is Gu Shi here?"

"Here I come."

Looking for me? Strange, who could it be?

Gu Shi pushed open the door with some doubt, but saw a completely unexpected person.

He said in surprise: "Captain Wang? Why are you here?"

Standing outside his dormitory door was Wang Feng, whom he had not seen for a long time.

Seeing Gu Shi's surprised expression, Wang Feng smiled and greeted him, "Long time no see, Gu Shi, I came here specifically to see you today."

"Looking for me? Is there something wrong?"

As Gu Shi spoke, he turned sideways to let Wang Feng in.

After entering the door, Wang Feng pulled out the chair opposite Gu Shi and sat down, "Yes, I came to ask for your help today."

Gu Shi asked doubtfully, "Did you run into any trouble?"

Wang Feng sighed and explained, "This is what happened..."

About three months ago, the school received a rescue message from the No. 5 base. According to the person in charge of the No. 5 base, they had a caravan traveling outside and all the members had lost contact.

The exact time of disappearance of this caravan cannot be determined, because they are away from home all year round, and sometimes only come back once or twice a year. The person in charge has no way of determining the time of their disappearance.

The reason why they discovered something was wrong was that the caravan failed to deliver the goods on time before the agreed delivery deadline, which allowed the people at Station No. 5 to discover something was wrong.

After that, they tried various means to contact the caravan but failed, and only then did they confirm that they were missing.

Everything was normal up to this point. After all, there were many risks involved in the caravan's business trips, and it was normal for them to get trapped or attacked occasionally.

After confirming the caravan's disappearance, the No. 5 base reported the matter and also sent investigators to look for them. The school also posted an investigation task on the APP, and a strong team of six took on the task.

At first, the investigation went smoothly.

The people sent from Station No. 5 took some time to confirm that the last place the caravan was seen was the royal city of the Ativi Empire.

They went to the festival held in the royal city. In order to celebrate the most important festival of the year in the Ativi Empire, the royal city would hold a very grand celebration ceremony.

This is the busiest time of the year in the royal city, and also the time with the most business opportunities. Naturally, they will not miss this opportunity.

The investigation has come to this point. Logically, we should be able to find other clues soon, but things suddenly became weird.

After sending out the preliminary investigation information, the investigation team sent by the No. 5 base also lost contact inexplicably like the caravan!

After confirming this, the situation immediately became serious.

You know, the strength level of each member of the investigation team sent by the base is guaranteed. They disappeared collectively even though they knew there was danger, and no news was leaked. This is enough to show that the enemy is very strong.

After learning the news, the school urgently withdrew the original mission and also tried to contact the team that took on the mission, but unfortunately, their contact failed.

This team is likely missing as well.