Just as Xu Ling mustered up her courage to look up, she heard the sound of light footsteps.
The sound of footsteps grew louder as they approached.
Only she and Miller were present. She didn't move, so it was obvious who made the sound.
Now that Miller had taken the initiative, Xu Ling immediately cowered and dared not raise her head again, only staring at her feet, her hoe thumping down, breaking up clods of earth.
However, although she seemed not to be paying attention to Miller, she was actually completely focused on his every move.
Xu Ling waited for Miller to approach, but after taking a few steps, Miller suddenly stopped at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
What does he want to do?
His hands paused unconsciously, then he continued as if to cover it up.
Fortunately, Miller himself was also hesitant and indecisive, so he did not notice her momentary unease.
Time flowed by quietly, and this silence and stillness made Xu Ling's heart inexplicably tense.
My mind was racing with a jumble of thoughts, and I couldn't control myself at all, so I started making wild guesses.
Did he discover something yesterday?
Does he already know they've discovered Ruth is in his hands, and is therefore ready to be frank?
Or—wait a minute!
Suddenly, Xu Ling raised her hand and touched her chest, where her clothes concealed the necklace that had mysteriously appeared yesterday.
Although what happened yesterday was like a farce, she didn't forget the previous and reliable analysis.
—It was His doing…
Moreover, don't forget that Miller was originally a member of the Church of Light!
She had heard how much the God of Light favored Miller; could it be that Miller was behind all of this?!
Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense!
But... what is his purpose in going to all this trouble?
Was it just to spy on her?
If that's all it's for, wouldn't it have been easier to monitor her when she was obediently staying in the barren lands?
Why bother trying to get Ruth out? Isn't that redundant?
No matter how you look at it, she's not that important, is she?!
Xu Ling couldn't help but shake her head, utterly unable to understand the cause and effect, but to say there was absolutely no connection...
Obviously, that's impossible!
So, what was it all for?!
Xu Ling racked her brains, trying to figure it out, but couldn't come up with a solution. Just as she was having a terrible headache, Miller walked up to her side, one step closer and one step slower.
As the distance closed to a dangerous level, Miller could clearly sense Xu Ling's distraction, but...
He didn't have much time to figure out what Xu Ling was thinking; he was only thinking about how to start the conversation without seeming abrupt.
This time, he didn't hesitate for long. He gathered his energy in his dantian and finally spoke.
"Xu Ling...classmate..."
"Huh?" Hearing her name called, Xu Ling subconsciously looked up.
However, in that sudden, unexpected moment when she looked up, her gaze met those golden eyes, and her eyes abruptly lost focus.
Her eyes were unfocused, and her expression became somewhat stiff, but she could still speak, even though she showed no emotion whatsoever.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
Is it really that simple?
Miller was stunned for a moment, then a look of ecstasy appeared in his eyes.
I thought it would be difficult to get Xu Ling to say those words, but I didn't expect it to be so easy!
Thank God the Father!
After silently thanking the Father God in his heart, Miller finally turned his gaze solemnly to Xu Ling.
"Xu Ling," his voice carried a hint of seriousness, "I'm entrusting the rest to you, please..."
Even though there was no one else around, Miller still proceeded with caution, explaining what he needed to do in a voice only the two of them could hear.
Without resistance or any sign of readily agreeing, Xu Ling moved the moment she received the order.
The system screen suddenly opened in front of her, and her hand, suspended in mid-air, began to tap rhythmically.
Even though Miller couldn't see the screen that was glowing with a faint blue light, and didn't know what Xu Ling was doing, it was clear to the naked eye that the land that had been renovated was beginning to undergo tremendous changes.
Miller was certain he hadn't even blinked, and yet, under those very circumstances, tiny specks of green began to sprout from the previously barren land.
Before he could even discern what the greenery was, the tender shoots began to sprout and grow rapidly. In the blink of an eye, the lush green faded, transforming into the joyful colors of a ripe harvest.
Seeing the heavy ears of wheat bending his back, even Miller, who was usually very reserved, couldn't help but smile.
For no other reason than that it means many people will be able to have enough to eat!
"Thank you!" He turned around and thanked Xu Ling solemnly, even though Xu Ling couldn't hear him at all, he was still very serious.
The wheat ears were quickly harvested, and without a moment's rest, tender new shoots sprouted again from the soil.
And so it went, and soon, another batch of wheat ears ripened!
It can be said that it didn't take much time at all, and the ears of wheat on the side piled up like a small mountain.
Miller was overjoyed, but unfortunately no one else saw his vivid expression.
With a slight upturn of his lips, reluctant to let the wheat fall, he squatted down, peeled off a grain of wheat, and rubbed it between his fingertips, his obvious joy evident.
Miller could clearly feel how plump the fruit was under the shell, and he nodded in satisfaction.
It turns out that Xu Ling is so useful!
He sighed inwardly, stood up, and waved his hand at the small hill in front of him. Instantly, the ears of wheat vanished into thin air.
Although he wasn't worried about someone suddenly appearing to steal the wheat from him, he still had to be careful!
Of course, there was also a fear that Alger might suddenly return with others and see this scene, which would cause some trouble, whether it was explaining or erasing the memory!
After that, Miller stood there like a bodyguard, keeping a close eye on the surroundings to prevent anyone else from appearing, and like a supervisor, watching Xu Ling continue working and promptly collecting the piles of wheat.
Xu Ling continued working until the sun was high overhead, and a bead of sweat slid down her forehead, almost getting into her eye, at which point she subconsciously blinked.
It was precisely this subconscious action that awakened a little of her consciousness.
What's wrong with her?
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