Ruan Xi took the brown energy core, which was almost as big as his palm, and felt embarrassed. How should he eat it? Should he chew it directly? Would that be too bold?
Ruan Xi tried to use the method he used in his previous life to absorb crystal cores to absorb the energy in the mutant vine's energy core. However, he could clearly feel the powerful energy fluctuations in the energy core, but he was still unable to absorb the energy inside, as if there was an invisible barrier blocking him.
Could it be that biting with the mouth is the best tool to break through this barrier?
"Big Tree, how do I eat this? I can't absorb the energy in it..." Ruan Xi tried several times, but in the end, all failed. He could only sigh helplessly.
"Just put it directly into your body and eat it..." Dashu answered as a matter of course. Then, before he finished speaking, Dashu realized the huge difference in appearance between him and Ruan Xi, and couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.
"Sorry, I forgot you are not a tree..." After all, it was also the first time for Shusheng to communicate with people and make friends with them, and his concept has not yet completely changed.
"You can directly absorb the energy in this energy core? Then why are you giving it to me? Keep it for yourself." Ruan Xi said as a matter of course, and sent the energy core out again, without feeling that there was anything wrong.
The Tree of Life was a little slow to react. Its mumbling voice echoed in Ruan Xi's mind for a long time before it asked, "Give it to me? Don't you want to use it? This can help you practice. Your ability is very useful. It can promote the growth of plants. The plant atlas in your mind has a lot of room for growth. If you unlock all the plants, you will become a creator-like existence!" The Tree of Life became more and more excited as it spoke, but Ruan Xi was a little stunned when he listened.
He had never figured out how to use the illustrated guide, but his best friend actually knew everything. It was unbelievable! But... that was great, he didn't have to rack his brains to figure it out!
"I can't absorb it, but you can, so of course you can use it." Ruan Xi answered as if it was a matter of course, and then began to study the plant atlas in his mind. No matter how he poked it, there was still no response. He couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, and asked, "Da Shu, how do I unlock the plants in this plant atlas?"
"You can unlock it by finding the corresponding plants, planting and collecting them successfully, and then a corresponding planting space will be formed in the atlas. The plants in the planting space grow ten times faster than those outside. You can also use your own abilities to promote growth on this basis, and the growth rate will be even faster." Dashu answered without a single stutter, but Ruan Xi felt a little Spartan after hearing it.
Damn, the standard answer was so close to him, yet he actually wasted so many brain cells in vain!
"I want to plant herbs! Come on, big tree, help me collect samples, I will plant them here!" With a clear purpose, Ruan Xi's original strong desire for planting was now burning. He couldn't wait to plant all the plants that could be planted and those that could not be planted, or more precisely, all the medicinal herbs, and then unlock the plant icons on the atlas to obtain the corresponding plant space.
The portable planting space and other things couldn’t be more suitable for him, it’s awesome!
"Okay~~" The big tree accepted the energy core and buried it solemnly in its trunk. Then, it happily stretched out countless roots and branches to collect planting samples for Ruan Xi.
Ruan Xi, on the other hand, cultivated a piece of land around the Tree of Life as quickly as possible. He only needed to wait for the tree to bring back plant samples so that he could start his farming career.
However, when the roots and branches of the Tree of Life returned from all directions, Ruan Xi became like a capital letter "囧".
Damn, did Dashu send so many minions out to work?
"Another batch will arrive soon, you can plant these first." The big tree's voice sounded extremely excited. If he was not a tree, Ruan Xi had reason to believe that the big tree would have jumped up and down happily. Just thinking about it, Ruan Xi already had a picture in his mind. It was so funny that Ruan Xi couldn't help but laugh.
However, when he saw the various living plants piled up like a small mountain in front of him, he immediately regained his composure. But before he could speak out to stop them, the first batch of root and branch minions that had returned had already unloaded their goods and happily jumped out again. It can be predicted that the second batch of root and branch minions were already on their way back.
"Uh... isn't this a bit too much..." Ruan Xi communicated weakly with the tree in her mind, but there was no response from the tree. Perhaps the tree was too excited and didn't hear her?
Ruan Xi was at a loss for words. What could he possibly do? He'd already dug up the samples, so he could just plant them. Worst case scenario, he could let the tree's roots cultivate the land for him, and then he could plant the trees himself. That way... it would still be his, right?
Ruan Xi pondered this while continuing to work, digging with considerable pleasure. In his previous life, Ruan Xi had been accustomed to working in the fields. Of course, he had grown more herbs than crops, but when it came to farming, laying a solid foundation was key to success, and Ruan Xi was an expert at it.
In less than an hour, Ruan Xi had planted nearly a hundred plants in the cultivated land. He planted them all, whether they were named or not. When he had time later, he could just use his personal terminal to check them one by one. It was very convenient.
When the first batch of plants sent back by the big tree were nearly half planted, the big tree finally responded to Ruan Xi's words, "A lot? I think it's okay..." The big tree was a little disapproving, and his mind did not quickly enter the state of putting himself in Ruan Xi's shoes. The man and the tree were silent for a while.
"Big tree, don't forget that I'm a human, not a tree. I can't stretch out thousands of roots and branches to do work for you like you do." The implication was that the only way to unlock this plant atlas was to plant the corresponding plants in the atlas by yourself, make them survive and eventually harvest them. In this process, no one could predict whether there was a small step that Ruan Xi didn't do personally, which would result in all the previous efforts being wasted. Anyway, Ruan Xi had no plans to try it for the time being.
Big Tree: "..." The big tree fell into a long silence.
Ruan Xi didn't get a response from the tree, but he was used to it and was about to continue working on his task. However, when he looked up, he saw many tree roots quietly emerging from the ground, wrapping up the plants that hadn't been planted yet and trying to run away. Ruan Xi subconsciously said to stop them, "No, leave these roots behind. Let the others grow where they are for now. They won't run away anyway."
The big tree did not respond, but silently withdrew its extended roots. The second group of younger brothers who were sent out to work also withdrew quietly, as if nothing had happened, which made Ruan Xi feel a little amused and helpless.
I don’t know from whom he learned this skill of trying to cover up one’s mistake but making it more obvious.
"I really can't help?" After withdrawing his younger brother who was collecting plant samples, Dashu felt itchy all over and wanted to farm with Ruan Xi. Unfortunately, Ruan Xi firmly refused.
Firstly, he didn't want any accidents to happen on his first attempt, and secondly... he always felt that Dashu was a little too excited and would make things worse. Naturally, he could only say this in his heart so as not to upset Dashu.
Finally, after a whole day of hard work, until it was completely dark, Ruan Xi had planted all the plant samples that Dashu brought back into the ground. He didn't even have time to take a second look at the plants he planted, as he was busy catching up with the progress.
"Huh... I'm so tired! It's been a while since I've farmed so hard!" Ruan Xi felt a pain in his back and legs, and just wanted to get a good night's sleep...
"Gurgle... Gurgle... Gurgle..." The rumbling sound in his stomach was getting louder and louder, making Ruan Xi feel embarrassed.
"You have to eat first before you have the energy to sleep!" This couldn't be more reasonable. Ruan Xi nodded solemnly after saying it.
Ruan Xi was hungry, and his good friend, Dashu, immediately brought him a large pile of fresh fruit. However, fruit couldn't replace food after all. He had worked hard all day, so how could he not eat something? Think about it, when he left home, he only brought a few changes of clothes and completely forgot about the food. What a mistake.
Just when Ruan Xi was considering whether to go home for a meal and pack some food to bring back, a familiar voice sounded from not far away, and along with his voice, there was a faint aroma of meat.
"roast chicken!"
"Yes, roast chicken. Do you want to have dinner together?" He Ziqian wanted to ask Ruan Xi for something, so naturally he had to show his presence in front of people from time to time.
Looking at the roast chicken in He Ziqian's hand, Ruan Xi's eyes suddenly lit up and she smiled unconsciously, "Let's eat together, I have some fruits here." There will definitely be enough.
He Ziqian looked at Ruan Xi's sparkling eyes and couldn't help but smile. He walked over and cut the roast chicken in half, and handed the meatier half to Ruan Xi, "Eat it while it's hot."
He Ziqian can't cook, but his ability to survive in the wild is first-class. Apart from eating portable military rations, the only thing he is good at is barbecue, and he can only cook large pieces, not fine ones.
"Thank you." Ruan Xicai didn't bother to be polite. He took the roast chicken, said thank you, and then started eating.
It tasted really good. Ruan Xi didn't say anything, but silently gave a thumbs up. After eating half of the roast chicken, he was very satisfied.
The big tree would deliver fruits washed in the stream at the right time. If Ruan Xi was lazy enough, the big tree would deliver the fruits to his mouth and feed him bite by bite. The interaction between the man and the tree shocked and intrigued He Ziqian.
"You are not avoiding me now." He Ziqian remembered clearly that this big tree was not so lively before. It was just like an ordinary big tree. But now, it behaved like a human being, and a smart one at that.
"I'm too lazy to avoid it, lest the big tree feel uncomfortable and be restrained. Anyway, you look like a person who can keep his promises, right?" Ruan Xi smiled like a little fox, dazzling He Ziqian's eyes for a moment. He felt that the agility of the child in front of him was particularly attractive.
"Well, from now on, I will send you barbecue every day, and you will send me fruit."
As to whether the fruit was picked by Ruan Xi himself, it is completely unimportant.
"make a deal!"
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