After finishing their meal, the two flew back to base in the helicopter. Xiao Lingfeng went to report to his superior, while Jian Ning strolled home.
Today, the people in the base have resumed their normal lives; those who should go to work are going to work, and those who should go to school are going to school.
The sound of students reading aloud could be heard again from inside the school. Jian Ning stood at the door for a while before she was about to walk home, satisfied, when Xiao Wuyu called her back.
"Jian Ning, give me some herbs. I want to make some calming pills."
"Why are you making that? Are you having insomnia? Or is it for Yan Yan? Pregnant women can't take this medicine. Although it's for nourishing blood and calming the mind, it's not good for the fetus."
"Of course I know. It's not that Yan Yan is taking it; I'm planning to improve the medicinal properties. I've recently had some sudden insights."
"Here you go, this storage bag is full of spiritual herbs. If you ever refine any new medicine, don't forget to give me a share." Jian Ning had no shortage of spiritual herbs in her space and was very generous in giving them away.
"Thank you. I've discovered that the base is currently rich in spiritual energy, making it ideal for cultivation. So, I plan to develop pills that can be used by ordinary people to improve their physical fitness and enhance the health of my students."
Moreover, I discovered that some of these children, having experienced the apocalypse, had actually developed spiritual roots.
Moreover, they all possess a single attribute, having both water and fire spiritual roots. I intend to take them as disciples, so that I can leave a trace of my presence in this world.
“Sure, Brother Xiao, it’s a good idea of yours. But it’s best not to let too many people know about this. Keep it a secret for now. Don’t mention cultivating immortality. Just tell their families that they are practicing martial arts, how about that?”
Give the children a way to protect themselves. I imagine their parents would agree.
Jian Ning said this with some concerns; not everyone can understand the world of cultivators. Acceptance will likely require a period of adjustment.
"Sure, I'm not in a hurry. The children are all young, they're all in the lower grades."
Furthermore, the area is rich in spiritual energy, resulting in rapid plant growth, and the temperature is also quite suitable. I think we should take this opportunity to vigorously develop agricultural planting.
I estimate we can harvest three crops a year, so the people at the base won't lack food.
"Really? I hadn't noticed that at all."
Jian Ning didn't understand agriculture at all, but Xiao Wuyu was different; he had spent so many years in the valley.
I've been involved in grain cultivation the most, so when I sensed the change in the spiritual energy of the base, I immediately thought of this.
"I'll tell Xiao Lingfeng when he gets back that I happen to have a lot of grain seeds."
Jian Ning thought Xiao Wuyu's suggestion was excellent. Only with food could the people's hearts be stabilized. Only then could they raise more livestock, have grain and meat, achieve self-sufficiency, and have hope.
This can better unite the hearts of these people.
"Do you have grape seeds? I'd like to build a grape trellis over there in the corner. Ideally, it would be near cherry, apple, or durian trees."
Yan Yan has been craving durian lately. Although I've never seen this fruit before, I'd like to try growing it myself.
Xiao Wuyu is now a model husband, putting Liu Yan first in everything. If his wife wants fruit, he even wants to start planting trees.
"Here you go, I don't know if these durians can even be grown, they're a tropical fruit. But you can eat as many as you want."
Jian Ning was very generous, giving him more than ten durians and two bags of fresh fruit, which she placed on a long bench in the yard, and also gave him more than ten fruit trees.
She planted two trees of the same variety, but whether they would survive was none of her concern.
"Is this a durian?" Xiao Wuyu walked over curiously to take a look, and it was indeed the first time he had ever seen one.
"The taste is a bit strong, I don't think you can handle it, but it's really nutritious. You can keep it for Yan Yan to eat slowly. I'm going back now, so I won't help you plant the tree."
Xiao Wuyu didn't even look up, just waved at her, still studying what kind of fruit the durian in front of him actually was.
After studying it for a while, I took out a small knife from the storage bag and made a light cut.
He didn't use much force; he just cut open the outer skin, and the strong stench wafted out, making him quickly cover his nose, take two steps back, and look disgusted.
What was I thinking? It smells so bad, is it spoiled?
But I reckon Jian Ning wouldn't joke about food with Liu Yan. This should taste like this. What's so good about this? The people in this world are really strange.
With a wave of his hand, he collected all the durians, leaving only the freshly cut one outside. He dared not bring it inside; the smell was too strong.
He picked up the fruit trees nearby, went to the back of the house, found a suitable spot, dug holes, and planted all the fruit trees. In order for them to revive as soon as possible, he also used spirit stones to set up several small spirit-gathering arrays.
These fruit trees, nourished by spiritual energy, produce fruit that is almost spiritual in appearance. When the time comes, the children will surely love them.
"Durian! Wuyu, where did this come from?" Liu Yan had just finished class and came out when she immediately saw the durian placed on the long bench. The familiar smell made her eyes light up.
He excitedly came to find Xiao Wuyu, carrying a durian.
“Jian Ning gave them to me. I told her you wanted to eat this fruit, and she gave me more than ten of them, which I kept. And there are also these fruit trees. I'm planting them now, and maybe before next year, you can eat fresh fruit.”
"Wow! Jian Ning is such a good friend. I love her so much."
Liu Yan was so happy she didn't know what to say. Perhaps the greatest fortune of her life was having such a good best friend as Jian Ning.
She carried the durian and walked back inside, intending to eat it.
"Wait, honey, is this thing broken? Why does it smell bad?" Xiao Wuyu hesitated for a moment, but still called out to Liu Yan.
"Wu Yu, are you kidding me? What era are we living in? You've never eaten durian before?"
Xiao Wuyu gave an awkward laugh.
He had never told Liu Yan about his origins. How could he tell her that he was a cultivator who had lived for a thousand years? She probably wouldn't be able to accept that.
"I understand. Before the apocalypse, your family must have been poor, and you couldn't bear to eat this durian, right? Well, that makes sense, this fruit is expensive and not something ordinary people can afford."
Liu Yan quickly came up with an excuse for him, convinced that her thinking was definitely correct. She went back to the kitchen, found a knife, cut open the durian, scooped out a portion of the flesh, and handed it to Xiao Wuyu.
"Honey, try it, it tastes amazing."
"No need, I really don't like this. You should eat it yourself," Xiao Wuyu quickly took two steps back and refused.
Fruit is hard to come by, and even if it doesn't smell bad, he wouldn't fight with Liu Yan for it; he'd rather have an extra bite himself. But his wife would only get one less bite—that wouldn't do.
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