Getting Rich Through Farming

It wasn't that Tang San kicked her aside after using her.

Rather, Tang San had observed Chu Zhao. Judging by when she returned to the village, coming to Notting City probably involved more than just selling medicine. They were not familiar with each other, so following her around would have been rather awkward.

Parting ways suited Chu Zhao just fine. She had not even finished her daily tasks for the day!

As soon as they separated, Chu Zhao went to inspect her wheat fields.

Tang San did not head back immediately either. Instead, he took a walk around the city, observing Notting Academy, Spirit Hall, the blacksmith's shop, and other buildings from afar.

When he passed a wine shop, he remembered that his father, Tang Hao, liked to drink. He used his few remaining Copper Soul Coins to buy a small jug of Turbid Wine before returning to the village.

Tang San had thought Tang Hao would look happy or pleased, but after taking the wine, Tang Hao's expression remained as numb as ever. He did not even spare Tang San another glance.

Tang San was not disappointed. Instead, he eagerly shared his first experience leaving the village with Tang Hao.

"Today, I went to Notting City and earned some Copper Soul Coins. I also saw Notting Academy, the Notting City Martial Soul Branch Hall, and..."

His voice abruptly stopped. Tang Hao's gaze frightened Tang San badly.

It was the first time he had ever seen such a terrifying look in his father's eyes, as though he were looking at an enemy.

"Dad... did I say something wrong...?"

Tang San's voice lowered. He had no idea what he had done to upset Tang Hao again.

He hoped Tang Hao would clear up his confusion, but Tang Hao merely smashed the wine jug and went into his room without saying a word.

Still, Tang San keenly sensed something. He had not said much, and based on Tang Hao's past reactions, he quickly figured out what had stirred Tang Hao's emotions.

"Spirit Hall..."

Tang San silently repeated the words to himself. He wanted to know what had happened in the past, why Tang Hao lost control whenever he heard the name Spirit Hall.

As a result, he inevitably became filled with curiosity about this world.

Meanwhile, Chu Zhao stared at her ten acres of ripe wheat and fell into thought.

"Wheat that can be harvested in seven days... I've never seen anything like it."

Even though Chu Zhao had never farmed before, she knew this was completely unreasonable.

But transmigration and systems had already appeared. Who needed reason anymore?

"With a scythe and seeds, I suspect I got a farming protagonist setup. It's just too suited for farming."

As she spoke, Chu Zhao resigned herself to harvesting the wheat with the Death God Scythe.

With a sweep of its blade, a large stretch of wheat was cut down and vanished. At the same time, a series of announcements from the Farming and Wellness System rang out in Chu Zhao's mind.

Granary unlocked. Congratulations, Host, for harvesting ten jin of Essence Wheat. Reward: +100 Gold Soul Coins; congratulations, Host, for harvesting ten jin of Essence Wheat. Reward: +100 Gold Soul Coins...

After the rapid stream of announcements ended, Chu Zhao's Money Jar held a rather impressive number. Her Gold Soul Coins had reached six figures, and she had suddenly become modestly wealthy.

However, Chu Zhao cared more about the term Essence Wheat. She remembered that what she had planted had clearly been nothing more than ordinary wheat.

She opened the system panel, found the Granary, and opened it. The only occupied slot was labeled Essence Wheat, with a weight of over ten thousand jin. After tapping on Essence Wheat, Chu Zhao finally saw its description.

Essence Wheat: Contains a trace amount of Heavenly Energy. Nutritious and delicious, highly filling, and can assist cultivation. Long-term consumption can strengthen the body, prolong life, and cleanse the marrow.

Note: Essence Wheat can be used as seeds for others to plant again. It produces abundant, delicious crops, but yields will decrease with each subsequent replanting.

"Is Essence Wheat really that effective? This isn't just exaggerated marketing, is it?"

Chu Zhao had barely finished complaining when the Farming and Wellness System's voice rang out again.

Host, please do not underestimate this system. Anything produced by the system is of premium quality.

"System, how did the ordinary wheat seeds I planted turn into Essence Wheat?"

This is due to the empowerment of the Seed of Life. Plants personally planted, tended, and harvested by the Host will all contain Heavenly Energy. The more attentively the Host tends them, the greater their Heavenly Energy content and the better their effects.

As the Host is a beginner, a copy of the Farming Manual is now being issued. Please accept it.

As soon as the system finished speaking, Chu Zhao felt something extra appear in her mind—the so-called Farming Manual.

After reading it, Chu Zhao's first reaction was that she had struck gold.

"I can actually hire people to farm for me? They can water, fertilize, patrol, harvest, and so on, while I still earn money? How did I not know about something this great sooner?"

"Although hiring people brings in a lot less money, it's still guaranteed profit no matter how you calculate it!"

Chu Zhao excitedly rubbed her hands together.

Ordinary labor in this world was still quite cheap. A blacksmith only earned one Silver Soul Coin a month, while farmers were paid even less.

If a farmer tended ten acres of land, they could bring her several hundred Gold Soul Coins a month. It was practically a business with no downside!

She would soon be able to get rich through farming!

She acted immediately—buying land and hiring workers. Mountains of Gold Soul Coins were beckoning to her.

Neither system issued any new tasks for quite some time, so Chu Zhao devoted herself to farming and cultivation. In those busy days, time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, three months had gone by.

Chu Zhao had not really wanted to attend Notting Academy, but Old Jack had already quickly secured a spot for her. To do so, he had humbled himself plenty and given many gifts. If Chu Zhao said she would not go, she would be letting down the old man's good intentions.

He was the first elder to show her kindness after she came to this world. She could not bear to refuse him, so she ultimately agreed.

It was also at that moment that the Death God Cultivation System issued another task:

Normal Task: Learning must begin at a young age. A good learning environment can help you. Please choose an academy and enroll as soon as possible to experience the atmosphere of learning.

Reward for completion: Soul Power increases by one level.

Well, damn.

This system updated its tasks in real time, and handed them out so casually.

Now Chu Zhao had even less reason to refuse. There was no reason to turn down free Soul Power.

"Little Chu, Xiao San, you're both children of Holy Soul Village. After you get to the academy, you must help each other, understand?"

Leading Chu Zhao and Tang San along, Old Jack could not help but remind them.

"Okay."

Chu Zhao smiled sweetly but did not say much, agreeing rather casually.

But Tang San answered much more solemnly and even nodded.

"I'll take good care of Chu Zhao. Don't worry, Grandpa Jack."

"Good children. You're both good children."

Old Jack smiled kindly, deeply satisfied.

The old man and the two children headed toward Notting City. Along the way, Tang San asked questions about everything like a curious child. Although Old Jack did not understand many of the questions either, he explained them earnestly and never grew impatient. It was the simple kindness of an old man.

At the gates of Notting Academy, the three of them went through the same incident as in the original story. Once again, the legendary Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang appeared and stopped the dispute.

When she saw Yu Xiaogang, Chu Zhao, who judged people by their looks, was greatly disappointed.