Chapter 71 The Scarecrow and the Wheat Field Turtle Can Actually Make Sounds
After lunch, the group went to the island on time, and the farmer's examiner was Qingyou.
His island is not large at all, seemingly only the size of two rings of water on the surface of Yin-Yang Pool. The terrain is flat, so much so that as soon as you step off the island, you can see several scarecrows standing in the rolling wheat fields, which feels both welcoming and cozy.
"Boss, will the assessment be difficult?" Coffee wasn't entirely at ease.
"Don't worry, the fact that you can complete other tasks in about a week shows that your abilities have reached the standard," Shen Dixin comforted her.
Lu Mingang and I had long been eyeing the green wheat field with great interest, but as we got closer, we found that the wheat was growing exceptionally well, almost too well, with some plants as tall as people.
"Can we pull a little bit back? Just a little bit!"
"Wow, so much wheat! It's still green, it must taste delicious!"
Shen Dixin looked helpless and dragged the two people back, one in each hand. Yuanbao peeked out from the side.
It's a land creature, so I brought it out for a stroll after arriving on the island.
This guy is good at avoiding danger and seeking advantage. He knows how to nibble on tomatoes that can't fight back, and he's even more docile than the two people next door when it comes to wheat that's obviously not easy to mess with.
During this time, she seemed to sense that she was being watched by the wheat field, and hurriedly declared that she and her companions had no malicious intent.
Seeing her talking to the wheat, the first thing to rule out is that Shen Dixin has a mental problem.
"Has this wheat come to life?" I blurted out.
Shen Dixin nodded seriously, "Pretty much, the plants that gardeners grow all have a certain awareness."
"Don't be offended, don't be offended... I was just talking in my sleep." Lu Mingang was shocked and bowed to the wheat to apologize.
Shen Dixin invited everyone to the island. After learning about the unusual nature of this wheat field, they all lingered outside with different expressions.
The only thing that made me happy was coffee.
"Oh my, can I grow plants like these in the future? Will they keep me company and chat? That would be so nice, it's so boring on the ship."
"Hello, are you here to take the horticulturist exam?"
After lingering for so long, the island's owner finally arrived, albeit belatedly.
Qingyou remained hidden under her clothes, her true face obscured. He spoke to Coffee, clearly sensing the token belonging to him on her.
Coffee nodded and followed him for a one-on-one assessment.
“Dixin, you must have something to do by calling us over,” Lu Mingang said confidently. He had seen Shen Dixin buy a lot of burlap sacks before he left.
She nodded. The remaining three people, one turtle, and one burlap sack each pointed to the ears of wheat on the ground, "Let's pick these up."
Upon closer inspection, one could see that there were actually quite a few ears of wheat scattered among the overgrown weeds on the ground! Their vibrant green color almost blended in with the grass blades.
Players are drawn here from a prosperous and peaceful era, and when they see the scenery, they don't even think about whether there's anything edible in it.
Normally, wheat that is not fully mature will not have any ears falling off, but this is a plant cultivated by horticulturists that will produce food regularly!
The wheat field was so large, yet there was no sign of harvest. The well-grown crops fell off the vegetation and continued to grow.
The pale-faced people have no interest in the ingredients; they only like the finished product, which benefits the players who come here.
Understanding the situation, the two instantly realized what it meant, grabbed the sacks, and rushed into the field.
Shen Dixin followed closely behind, and before leaving, she warned Yuanbao not to mess with Maizi, or he would get beaten up!
The wheat plants didn't react to the players moving around them; as long as there was no intentional harm, they were just like ordinary plants.
[The player harvested 2 ears of wheat and received 1 experience point as a reward.]
Shen Dixin picked up a small ear of wheat from the ground. The grains were plump and round, emitting a natural fragrance, and their vibrant color was pleasing to the eye.
She lowered her eyes, recalling the times she would throw tantrums as a child, begging her grandmother for stir-fried green nuts.
It's only been a little over a year, but their memories in the real world seem shrouded in mist. Can they ever go back?
The wheat awns were quite sharp, so she played with them for a while before putting them into her spatial storage. She focused her mind and worked quickly, filling all eight compartments in less than an hour.
There was no way around it; the maximum stacking limit in the space was 999, but the wheat ears were scattered in small clusters, much smaller than normally growing wheat ears. Even if you collected enough to fill one grid, it would only weigh two or three pounds.
The burlap sacks I just received will come in handy. The sacks are about half a person's height, quite practical, and are a specialty item from another shop. After the server merge, there are many more useful blueprints available.
She was pricked all over by the wheat awns and felt itchy all over. She wiped her sweat, tied a knot to tighten it, and continued picking up the next bag!
So... when Coffee excitedly ran out, wanting to tell his companions the good news that he had changed jobs, all he saw was a swaying wheat field and three heads peeking out one after another.
"you……"
Another person has joined the ranks of those working.
They only met up after the four men had looted the entire field, each dragging several sacks.
Yuanbao also carried its own bag back with great effort. When Chen Dixin picked it up, it was full, more than half full!
Yuanbao cried anxiously, protecting its sack. Chen Dixin looked at it curiously, "Turtles can make noise."
"Alright, alright, I know you picked these up. Give them all to Yuanbao to eat, not a single one will be missing. I'll have Lu Mingang mix some seasoning for you to eat together later."
Having spent a lot of time with Zhu Sha, she became increasingly adept at coaxing small animals. Yuan Bao was extremely pleased to hear this, and his loyalty level increased.
Qingyou never appeared again. Despite it being her own island, she hid away like an outsider.
Secretly observing the players' actions, Qingyou told herself, "Let them pick up some wheat; it won't do them any good anyway." She lay down contentedly and stopped worrying about it.
Coffee was absent for two hours, and as a result, she harvested far fewer ears of wheat than everyone else. Shen Dixin brought her a bag of wheat.
"This was left for you before, we didn't know when you would be back."
She took the coffee blankly, unusually silent, as she hadn't expected there would be one for her.
Besides, she later gathered a whole bag of wheat ears, so it wasn't a complete loss. There's no need to give her any more of these.
She blinked and nodded emphatically, "Once I successfully change careers, I'll arrange for everyone to work at Wheatfield!"
Coffee gardeners can extend the lifespan of the plants, increase the quality of the produce, and allow for multiple harvests.
If properly cultivated, it can even participate in battle like a pea pod that launches a pea, which is why Shen Dixin said this profession has combat capabilities.
Shen Dixin chuckled. "It doesn't have to be wheat. Get me some fruit instead. Sea fruit is so expensive. We can't even afford to eat it if we can't find it on the island."
"Coffee, coffee, do you have sunflower seeds? It's such a shame not to be able to eat sunflower seeds at sea!" Luck is on my side.
"I want some chili peppers, freshly picked, just right for cooking!" Lu Mingang said shyly. The chili peppers he collected were always half-dried, which was quite frustrating.
He accepted all the coffees.
Back on the ship, Lu Mingang and Shen Dixing immediately went to their room to change clothes and wash themselves with water.
There was no shade in the wheat field; the sun shone directly, and the temperature of over 20 degrees Celsius was enough to make one sweat profusely.
While changing clothes, Shen Dixin noticed that her originally fair skin had developed a clear dividing line from the tan, turning into a healthy wheat color.
No matter how big the parasol was, it couldn't cover Chen Dixin's activity area; she still spent most of her time basking in the sunlight.
It's been more than half a month; it's time to leave some traces.
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