New Grain Sells Like Hotcakes

Tao Qiu wasn't going to spoil the fun. She took the package, tore open the packaging, broke off a piece, fed it to Lou Yu, and ate half a piece herself.

"Thank you, darling, it tastes really good."

"Dad, if you like it, then that's fine."

Third Cub grabbed a handful of snacks, pulled Lou Quan's hand open, and stuffed them all into his mouth. "Uncle, you should eat some too. It's so boring just drinking tea."

Lou Quan accepted it, "Thank you, Yuanyuan. I'll eat them all."

The Third Cub nodded, saying earnestly, "Eating lots of food makes you strong and healthy. Uncle is a good and obedient adult, you know."

Lou Quan smiled and ruffled Third Cub's hair. "Thank you for your affirmation, Yuanyuan."

There were other adults sitting nearby, and it wouldn't be good to leave them out, so the Eldest Cub gave each of them a handful of snacks.

"Dad said that delicious food tastes even better when shared. If any of the uncles don't like it, they can trade with me!"

Several subordinates and leaders of the planting area did not expect that they would receive a share. When they received the snacks, which seemed to still be warm from the Eldest Cub's body, they were all moved.

It's not the snacks that matter, but the attention and thoughtfulness shown by others.

They thanked the Eldest Cub, and all of them had the same thought as Lou Quan before: to take these three cute and well-behaved little ones home.

Before that, however, they took a look at the two fathers of the children: one was a mutated monster (an esper), and the other was the strongest fighter in the base. After considering it, the subordinates and a few leaders chose to quietly eat snacks.

After they had almost finished their tea, the adjutant came to inform them that the seeds had been planted.

Tao Qiu got up and walked outside, followed by the others. Second Cub ran the fastest, and also stuffed a handful into the hands of the adjutant who had been busy outside and hadn't received any snacks.

The adjutant looked down and met the Second Cub's smiling face, his heart softening completely.

The staff in the planting area were all professionals. They had never seen Tao Qiu's supernatural abilities before, so they made special ridges when sowing the seeds, and their attitude was very solemn.

Fearing Tao Qiu might not know the area, the adjutant told him, "Seeds have been sown in all the raised areas."

Tao Qiu glanced over and roughly estimated the area; it should be more than half an acre. He guessed that Tao Qiu wanted to test his special ability first, so he didn't plant much.

"Understood," Tao Qiu replied, then casually walked into the field.

Most of the people present had only ever seen Lou Yu and Zhao Tao, both of whose abilities were offensive and extremely disruptive. Lou Yu, in particular, was still vivid in their memories; the image of him weaving an electric net to kill half a sky full of flying mutated monsters remained fresh in their minds.

Even Zhao Tao, his beast form was quite terrifying.

When these two use their superpowers, it might not be earth-shattering, but it's bound to create a huge stir.

However, as fellow ability users, Tao Qiu appeared to them as if he were taking a leisurely stroll, walking step by step across each earthen mound, without showing any sign of using his abilities.

To be honest, even watering makes a louder noise than this.

Despite their doubts, no one dared to voice their questions; everyone was focused on Tao Qiu and the land, afraid of missing even the slightest change.

After walking around once, Tao Qiu chose a spot to stand, then raised her hands, opening her palms as if to release something into the air.

Lou Quan and the others—ordinary people or whatever—couldn't see or sense anything. But Lou Yu, as a superhuman, although there was nothing in front of him either, could vaguely sense energy fluctuations. They were very slight, yet they resonated with his superhuman abilities.

About five minutes later, a leader in the planting area suddenly exclaimed, "Look! They've sprouted! They've all sprouted!"

Actually, he didn't need to say it, because everyone's eyes were always on him.

Every ridge in front of me seemed to have been accelerated, sprouting tiny grains of green, each one more prominent than the last. Because of their sheer number, they were particularly noticeable.

One after another, they resembled tender green ribbons, dazzling everyone's eyes.

Everyone stared intently at the green sprout, as if witnessing a divine miracle, completely forgetting the passage of time.

Under their watchful eyes, the tender buds grew little by little, turning into green leaves, gently stretching their bodies, and growing to about the height of an adult's index finger.

When Tao Qiu put his hand away and walked back, everyone suddenly came to their senses, like ripples on a lake disturbed by a pebble.

They quickly checked the time; only half an hour had passed.

Lou Quan had seen videos of Tao Qiu inducing plant growth before, but nothing could compare to the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing it firsthand.

In the video, he was completely focused on stimulating only one plant to grow, so the time from germination to flowering and fruiting was not long. But this time, with seeds covering more than half an acre, he achieved this in just half an hour, which is already extremely impressive.

The three boys ran up to Tao Qiu, pulled him to a chair, and then poured him some water.

"Dad, you've worked hard. Dad, have some water."

"Me? Giving Dad a hand massage."

"Me? Giving Dad a back massage."

Lou Yu knelt down beside Tao Qiu, took his hand, and said, "Thank you for your hard work Qiuqiu."

The children were busy and doing things with great skill, making the adults, who were still in shock, seem even more dumbfounded.

About half a minute later, the group finally started to move.

Several leaders from the planting area rushed to the edge of the earthen ridges and, disregarding their image, knelt in the mud to examine the lush green seedlings. Their expressions changed repeatedly, their eyes wide with surprise and delight.

"My God! This is almost a 100% germination rate!"

"The seedlings are all very healthy, with no signs of yellowing or disease!"

"What a magnificent sight it would be if they could all grow up successfully!"

"Even before a major disaster, this level of capability wouldn't be possible."

They were in the field, shouting and yelling around the vegetable seedlings like a bunch of lunatics.

Lou Quan and the others standing next to Tao Qiu were not calm at all. Even Lou Quan, who was best at disguising himself, was breathing heavily due to excitement, while his adjutant and several subordinates shouted.

"Mr. Tao? Your superpowers are amazing! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I doubt anyone would believe me."

"Great! Our soldiers can eat these now? Special crops!"

"The fruit Mr. Tao gave me before, I shared with my family. My child was feeling unwell because of a cold, and hadn't fully recovered for several days, unable to eat anything. But that day, when she saw the fruit, she asked to eat some, and ate it with great relish. Less than an hour after eating, her spirits improved significantly, and the next day her illness was completely gone."

"After eating the fruit, I felt incredibly energetic. Not only was I less tired while working, but I even slept much better."

"Me too. My old leg injury used to flare up every night, keeping me up all night because of the pain. But after eating the fruit, it hasn't hurt as much these past two nights."

They excitedly shared their experiences, their gazes towards Tao Qiu seemingly burning with passion.

"If it's useful to you, then good." After saying that, Tao Qiu turned to Lou Quan and said, "Now you can rest assured, right?"

Lou Quan smiled, his eyes shining. "Mr. Tao's abilities are as outstanding as ever."

Tao Qiu said, "Now that you're all relieved, go back to work. With so many people watching me, I'm under a lot of pressure."

Chapter 97 New Grain Sells Well

Tao Qiu noticed something was off about the soil as soon as he arrived and guessed that Lou Quan was trying to test him. However, he didn't mind; he had real skills, and it was normal for Lou Quan, as the one who paid, to want peace of mind.

Now that Lou Quan has achieved his goal, Tao Qiu no longer wants to put on a show for them.

He doesn't like being stared at while he's working, even if they don't mean him any harm.

Lou Quan understood Tao Qiu's meaning and readily agreed, "Then we'll be going now. If Mr. Tao has any requests, he can simply instruct the staff here. If they can't fulfill them, he can come to me."

Leaders from several planting areas rushed over excitedly, looking at Tao Qiu as if he were a deity.

"There's a telephone in the living room, and our contact number is posted next to it. Mr. Tao can contact us anytime." They were extremely polite to Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu nodded. "Understood."

Lou Quan led the others away first, and Lou Yu was the last to leave.

With three kids around, the two couldn't be too intimate. Lou Yu simply kissed Tao Qiu on the forehead and said, "I'll pick you up after work."

"Okay, see you this afternoon." Tao Qiu patted his head.

"Goodbye, Daddy Lou Yu ~" The three kids stood beside Tao Qiu, watching Lou Yu walk out the door.

With the gate closed, this place became Tao Qiu's own private domain.

Looking around, it resembles a large courtyard, surrounded by walls, with only a vast expanse of land and a single house inside.

The half-hour transmission of his supernatural power wasn't actually enough to make Tao Qiu feel tired; he stopped simply to let Lou Quan and the others leave quickly.

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he should get back to work.

Now that he's agreed to take on the job, he won't slack off.

Tao Qiu then went to encourage the growth of the cabbage. The three children went to the toy room and picked out a few toys they liked to play with under the eaves. This way, they could stay in Tao Qiu's sight at all times so that he wouldn't worry, and at the same time, they could keep him company.

After all, using superpowers to accelerate plant growth is a very tedious task.

Lunch was delivered by staff from the planting area. Soldiers were guarding the entrance; they knocked and only brought the food in after receiving Tao Qiu's permission.

Lou Quan must have given instructions beforehand, knowing that Tao Qiu and the children eat a lot, so the lunch he delivered not only included both meat and vegetables, but also a large portion of food.

After lunch, Tao Qiu played with the kids for a while, and after they went to the rest room for a nap, he went back to work.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, the soldier at the gate informed Tao Qiu that it was time to get off work.