Great Harvest

Second Day Early Morning, soft sunlight quietly passed through the thin clouds and gently fell over Liu Family Village.

Liu Feng rose early, but instead of heading to the waterfall for his usual morning training,

he found a recliner in the courtyard and slowly sat down, closing his eyes as he immersed himself in this brief moment of peace and relaxation.

A gentle breeze brushed past him, carrying the fresh dampness unique to the early morning. It stirred his hair strands, as though combing away the exhaustion left behind by his busy days.

Liu Qing stepped steadily out of the house, his gaze falling on his contented son.

A gentle smile appeared on his face as he softly asked, "Xiao Feng, do you have any clear ideas about the Soul Beast you want to hunt for your Second Soul Ring?"

Liu Feng slowly opened his eyes and sat up straight, his expression serious and focused. "Dad, according to the 'roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds' path of Martial Soul Evolution I proposed before."

"My Blue Silver Grass previously evolved mainly in its root abilities. This time, I want to evolve its stems."

"So, I want to hunt a Giant Spirit Wood Soul Beast first. A Sky Blue Tree Soul Beast, Chongyang Wood Soul Beast, or White Jade Bamboo Soul Beast could also serve as alternatives."

After hearing this, Liu Qing Slightly Nodded, his eyes filled with approval. "Mm, your thinking is clear and precise."

"These Soul Beasts all contain powerful plant-type energy and are fairly compatible with the direction of your Martial Soul Evolution."

"I'll head to the Mercenary Guild in town and ask around for information. Wait patiently at home for a few days."

Liu Feng nodded. "All right. Be careful on the road."

Afterward, the family sat around the table and shared a warm breakfast.

After the meal, Liu Qing hurried off to town, while Grandpa Liu Bai went to the fields to inspect the growth of the herbs.

After making a few preparations, Liu Feng took up his long spear and strode toward Er Hu and Liu San's homes.

In the village square, sunlight poured down without reserve, brightly illuminating the entire area.

Liu Feng stood gallantly in the center of the square, his long spear gleaming with a cold light.

Er Hu and Liu San also picked up their weapons and faced Liu Feng.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three began an intense sparring match.

Er Hu was the first to Launch Attack. He clenched his saber with both hands and swung it fiercely. The blade flashed as it sliced toward Liu Feng with the force of a tiger.

Not to be outdone, Liu San swung his long staff and coordinated with Er Hu from the side, trying to trap Liu Feng in a pincer attack.

The corner of Liu Feng's mouth lifted slightly into a confident smile.

His body moved nimbly like an agile leopard, easily evading the attacks of the two people.

Then, he flicked his long spear. Its spear tip flashed coldly as it thrust toward Er Hu with lightning speed.

Er Hu hurriedly raised his saber to block, but Liu Feng's immense strength numbed his arms and forced him back several steps.

Seeing this, Liu San seized the chance to attack Liu Feng's back.

Yet Liu Feng seemed to have eyes behind him. He spun around, his long spear drawing an arc through the air and precisely blocking Liu San's staff.

After several exchanges, Liu Feng remained completely at ease and easily won the match.

Still, Liu Feng felt that this kind of sparring could not give him sufficient training, and he could not help feeling somewhat disappointed.

He put away his long spear and said to Er Hu and Liu San, "Let's stop here for today. You've both improved a lot too. Keep it up."

After bidding farewell to Er Hu and Liu San, Liu Feng turned and headed toward the fields.

Before he had even stepped into the fields, the vibrant life rushing toward him seized his attention.

Large areas of herbs, grain, and vegetables grew sturdily beneath the gentle touch of sunlight. They intertwined with one another, forming a lively green sea.

The lush branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze, rustling as though they too were celebrating this great harvest.

Liu Feng stepped into the fields, and the rich fragrance of plants instantly lingered beneath his nose.

Looking at the flourishing crops before him, his heart was filled with accomplishment.

Just then, Uncle Li came walking over from the ridge between the fields, his face full of smiles and his steps light.

Joy gleamed in his eyes as he said to Liu Feng, "Liu Feng, thanks to that Herb Networking system you created, this year will definitely bring a bumper harvest! You're truly a great contributor to our village!"

Liu Feng quickly waved his hand and replied with a smile, "Uncle Li, you're being too polite."

"This is the result of everyone's efforts. Our village can only get better and better if we help one another."

Liu Feng slowly walked through the fields, carefully observing the growth of every crop.

He discovered that the herbs connected through Soul Power networking were not only taller and sturdier, but their leaves were also broader, thicker, and glossier.

Their root systems intertwined, seemingly forming a tight network beneath the ground as they jointly absorbed nutrients from the soil.

The ears of grain were plump and heavy, swaying gently in the breeze as though displaying their maturity and abundance to everyone.

The vegetables were also fresher and juicier, brightly colored and giving off an enticing fragrance.

As the days of harvest gradually drew nearer, all of Liu Family Village was immersed in a busy yet joyful atmosphere.

The villagers picked up their tools and entered the fields, beginning the intense but orderly work of harvesting.

Happy smiles filled their faces, and their movements were skilled and swift.

In the herb-harvesting area, Liu Feng made full use of his understanding of Herb Networking to guide the villagers in harvesting more efficiently.

He told them to first harvest the herbs with shorter growth cycles that had fully matured, so as to avoid losses in medicinal effect from overgrowth.

For certain interconnected herbs, they had to pay attention to the harvesting order so they would not damage the entire networking system.

The villagers carefully listened to Liu Feng's explanation and followed his instructions.

When all the mature herbs had been harvested, Liu Feng looked at the herbs Piled Up Like a Mountain without relaxing in the slightest. He knew there were still immature herbs that needed careful tending.

So, he came to the fields where the herbs were still growing, squatted down, gently parted the leaves of one herb, and carefully inspected its Soul Power connection with the surrounding herbs.

The roots formed by his Soul Skill had originally been bright and tough, but after a long period of growth and nutrient transfer, some had grown dim and thin, while a few even showed faint signs of breaking.

Liu Feng frowned slightly, a trace of worry showing in his eyes.

He knew that if these minor damages were not repaired in time, they would eventually affect the stability of the entire Herb Networking system and, in turn, the growth of the herbs.

Liu Feng took a deep breath and shouted, "Deep Roots!" In an instant, a faint green glow rose around him, the distinctive sign of him using a Soul Skill.

His hands slowly lowered, his palms close to the ground. Soul Power moved like nimble serpents, rapidly drilling into the soil through his fingertips.

Underground, the roots connecting the herbs seemed to sense the summons.

The once withered and broken roots began to rapidly grow and heal under the nourishment of Liu Feng's Soul Power.

New roots continuously emerged from the herbs' root stems. Like slender arms, they stretched desperately toward the surrounding area, winding and weaving together with the roots of other herbs.

Every root flickered with a faint green light, a sign that it was filled with Soul Power.

As the roots were continuously repaired and grew, Liu Feng could clearly feel the "emotions" of the herbs.

The herbs that had seemed slightly "weak" because of the damaged network appeared to regain their vitality once their roots reconnected and Soul Power flowed smoothly again.

Their branches and leaves swayed gently, as though expressing their gratitude to Liu Feng.

Fine beads of sweat covered Liu Feng's forehead. The prolonged Soul Power Output left him somewhat tired, but his gaze remained firm.

After several hours of effort, Liu Feng finally completed the network repairs for all the immature herbs.

He slowly Stood Up and looked at the thriving herb fields before him, his heart filled with relief.

He knew that under his careful care, these herbs would certainly Grow Sturdily and lay a solid foundation for the next harvest.

In the grain fields, golden ears of wheat swayed gently in the breeze. They were so plump and heavy that they hung low, making people worry that they might suddenly fall to the ground.

The villagers held sickles and busily weaved through the wheat fields. Sweat hung full on their faces, but their eyes were full of joy.

Liu Feng also joined the grain-harvesting team.

Together with the others, he cut down bundles of wheat and stacked them neatly into piles.

During breaks, everyone sat together and shared the joy of the harvest.

An old man said with a smile, "Liu Feng, this year's grain yield is much higher than last year's! Thanks to the good idea you came up with, life in our village is getting better and better!"

Liu Feng smiled and replied, "Uncle Liu, this is the result of everyone's hard work. Don't worry, our days will definitely keep getting better!"

In the vegetable fields were tender green vegetables, bright red tomatoes, long cucumbers...

Every kind of vegetable was available, filling every corner of the village.

The villagers sorted the harvested vegetables. They kept some for themselves and prepared to sell the rest at the marketplace.

The Children ran and played through the village, their laughter adding life and vitality to this harvest season.

Three days passed in a row, yet Liu Qing had still not returned.

Liu Feng knew that the Soul Beasts his father was searching for this time had to be very difficult to find, so he was not anxious.

While waiting for his father to return, aside from carrying out his necessary cultivation, Liu Feng still devoted himself wholeheartedly to the village's various affairs.

He helped the villagers dry the herbs, spreading them evenly beneath the sunlight so they could fully absorb its warmth and energy.

He also helped the villagers sort and store the harvested grain and vegetables, ensuring that they could be preserved for longer.

During this harvest season, Liu Feng looked at the lively scene in the village, his heart full of accomplishment and the satisfaction of helping others.

He looked forward to his father's return, and he also looked forward to successfully hunting his Second Soul Ring.