Yin-yang fish (1/3)

Finding the Earth Veins is actually not a difficult task.

Especially for Li Boyang, who can draw upon Xiluo's power, sorting out the Earth Veins can hardly be considered a skill.

The real challenge of this work lies in the fact that the Mountain Hollow Village is located in a remote area, and there are no obvious tributaries of water nearby.

Therefore, when Li Boyang was analyzing the Earth Veins of this region...

It often requires more time and effort to make adjustments to the details, rather than letting it form a natural cycle.

Of course, Li Boyang does not deny that he also had his own selfish motives.

Now that he has chosen Mountain Hollow Village as his future paper-making base, he naturally hopes that the environment there will be more suitable for planting bamboo and building factories.

From temperature to precipitation, from sunlight to soil, and then to specific Mountain Terrain topography.

Li Boyang wanted the bamboo to grow faster and better.

This requires maintaining the same level of water vapor and humidity in the region for an extended period of time.

On Earth, this would require the assistance of various advanced instruments to achieve.

However, in this world, Li Boyang only needs to casually toss down the Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron to create the optimal environment.

To be honest, despite repeatedly overestimating the productivity gains that Divine Ability Law Technique could bring.

But Li Boyang never dreamed that he would one day be able to build a man-made "nature reserve".

Yes, through continuous regulation of the Earth Veins and Clouds and Rain.

Li Boyang is fully capable of transforming Mountain Hollow Village into a "nature reserve," creating a unique ecosystem that is completely different from the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

In comparison, simply making the soil, climate, and humidity of the Mountain Hollow Village suitable for bamboo growth is a negligible change.

If Li Boyang had that need, he could even borrow the power of the Spring God Goddess, the Barbarian Nüman, to accelerate the ripening of crops in this region on a large scale.

In fact, this is a major reason why Li Boyang dared to make such a guarantee.

As for why Li Boyang didn't just do that directly?

The reason is actually quite simple.

On the one hand, Li Boyang dislikes the fact that core technologies are not widely available or irreplaceable, and are only mastered by himself or a very small number of people.

Just like the brick kilns and workshops in Li Household Village, and the steel workshops that may be built in the future.

Even if Li Boyang could use the power of the Sha Qi and the Imprisoned Soul Cauldron to forge bricks and steel with superior performance, that would only be due to his personal ability.

On the other hand, although Li Boyang was not concerned about the fickleness of human nature, he was also well aware of the weaknesses of human nature.

If one continues to bestow blessings like a god, but neglects to cultivate the spirit of self-reliance among the Mountain Folk.

So once I leave, the Mountain Folk of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range will revert to their original, difficult lives.

The Witch of the Huai River from a thousand years ago has already proven this to Li Boyang through her own experience, so he naturally won't repeat her mistakes.

Finally, and most importantly, forcibly ripening crops comes at a cost.

It follows the most basic law of conservation of mass.

Such actions, like trying to force seedlings to grow faster or draining a pond to catch all the fish, will only lead to the land becoming increasingly barren until nothing can grow at all.

When Li Boyang stepped down from the altar again, the sun was already setting in the west.

The villagers of Mountain Hollow Village had already returned to the village one after another and were skillfully preparing dinner.

As smoke drifted from the houses, Uncle Lu's daughter, heavily pregnant, arrived near the altar carrying a simple food box.

"Arbiter of Fate, this is your dinner."

After confirming that Li Boyang had finished the ceremony, Uncle Lu's daughter immediately went to greet him.

As for the title "Arbiter of Fate"?

That, of course, comes from the Human-Faced Fish led by Chi.

In fact, without Li Boyang's own knowledge, "Arbiter of Fate" was becoming the respectful title given to him by the Mountain Hollow Village.

"Sister Lu, I can do it myself. Your most important thing right now is to ensure a healthy pregnancy."

Seeing this, Li Boyang quickly took the lunchbox from the other person and then gave him some helpless instructions.

Sister Lu's full name is Lu Suiniang, which signifies that she was born in a year of abundant harvest.

This name is considered very auspicious among the Mountain Folk Baidi who often go hungry.

In Li Boyang's eyes, although Lu Suiniang was now ten months pregnant, she was essentially just a slightly Big Girl.

Therefore, it's not an exaggeration for him to call her "sister".

"With the amulet you lent me, this child will definitely be fine."

Smiling, Lu Suiniang pinched the tortoise shell on her neck, her tone filled with confidence in Li Boyang.

That tortoise shell was none other than the first Law Treasure Li Boyang had crafted—the Yin-Yang Talisman Incantation.

Although it is nominally a "tortoise shell", it is actually closer to the Tai Chi Yin-Yang fish of Li Boyang's previous life.

The only difference is that only the white fish, symbolizing the "yang side," is currently circulating, while the black fish, symbolizing the "yin side," remains dormant.

Even so, with this Talisman Incantation that could regulate the Yin-Yang Balance protecting her, Lu Suiniang's physical condition improved at a visible speed.

The fetus in her womb is also affected and is developing steadily and naturally.

"Sister Lu, the baby in your womb is destined to be extraordinary."

"While this Talisman Incantation can temporarily balance the good and evil within her, it cannot fundamentally resolve the influence of evil thoughts and past life memories on him."

"To ensure your safety, you must notify me immediately once she shows signs of labor."

His gaze swept over the Yin-Yang Talisman Incantation, and Li Boyang gave this earnest instruction for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

Li Boyang had never hidden the truth about the fetus from Lu Suiniang, and she naturally understood the importance and urgency of the matter.

"I understand, I will definitely let you know as soon as possible--"

Before Lu Suiniang could finish speaking, Uncle Lu, standing to the side, Dao Proving.

"I'll be keeping a close eye on this girl during this period--"

"Whether it's the Talisman Incantation or the fetus, I will keep a close eye on them and won't let anything happen to them."

Look at the serious expression on my father's face.

Lu Suiniang finally revealed a charming side befitting her age, secretly sticking out her tongue at Li Boyang.

"That's good. You don't need to worry too much about the Talisman Incantation. Even if you lose it, I can find it again."

"The key issue is that if this Talisman Incantation is lost, the fetus might be born prematurely; that's the crux of the problem."

He also gave Lu Suiniang a subtle smile.

Li Boyang slowly opened the simple food box and began to eat the dinner that the other party had carefully prepared for him.

The ingredients for this dinner weren't particularly plentiful, and there was practically no oil in it.

But it was the most sumptuous dinner that Lu Suiniang, and even the entire village, could provide.

This sentiment, this affection, is what Li Boyang values most.

"Eat slowly, no need to rush. I even specially put a piece of meat on top for you today!"

Seeing Li Boyang eating with such a hearty appetite, Lu Suiniang's smile deepened.

Unbeknownst to her, Lu Suiniang's feelings for Li Boyang had grown closer than simple admiration.

This legendary "Son of the Mountain God" no longer seems like a lofty, unattainable clay sculpture, but a real, flesh-and-blood human being.

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