Lu Yin thought about it and felt that it made sense. "The Nong family is cheerful. Brother, you've learned a lot."
"Haha, that's enough. I just need to hoe it a few times. If you're interested, you can come again after visiting the seed garden. There's no time limit." Nong Lie laughed. He took off the white cloth that was wrapped around his hair and wiped his sweat. He then wiped his shoulders. He really was sweating.
Shang Qing casually put down the hoe without even wrinkling his clothes. Liu Tianmu's expression was calm, and he held the hoe as if it were a sword.
The white fatty sneaked up to Nong Lie and smiled, "Brother, can I have my own plant here?"
Nong Lie shrugged, "Sorry, only Brother Long Qi can. He was invited." He then looked at Lu Yin, "Brother Long Qi, do you want to plant one?"
Lu Yin saw the fatty give him a meaningful look and nodded, smiling, "Thank you, Brother Nong Lie."
"Let's go, I'll show you around the garden," Nong Lie smiled.
The garden was huge and filled with a rural vibe. There were many people living here, and most of them were ordinary people. This kind of land shouldn't have been cultivated by ordinary people.
"Ordinary people have land cultivated by ordinary people, and cultivators have land cultivated by cultivators. They don't border each other," Nong Lie explained.
Not far away, a group of strange-looking creatures had gathered and were looking at Lu Yin's group curiously.
Lu Yin was even more curious about them. There was something that looked like a tree with grass growing out of its head. It had eyes and a nose, a fish with long legs, and a tree with its back facing them. It was pouring tea with a branch.
It wasn't just Lu Yin; Shang Qing and Liu Tianmu were stunned as well.
The white fatty whispered, "There are too many strange creatures in the garden. I don't even know how they grow."
Nong Lie said, "My seed garden accepts all living things, regardless of whether they are living things or plants. Over time, there are many strange creatures here. If these creatures were outside, they would have become toys for others, and their fates wouldn't be too good. But here, it's their paradise."
Lu Yin vaguely understood the meaning behind the words "Seed Garden." This was a place that accepted the seeds of all living things. Suddenly, he thought of the Astral Combat Academy and the Boundless Boundary, as well as what the crazy headmaster had once said. The Boundless Boundary's responsibility was to pass down its legacy and preserve its seeds, which was similar to the Seed Garden.
After passing through the farmland, under Nong Lie's lead, they saw flower fields and fish ponds. They saw many sights that normal cultivators would not be able to see.
"There's a wheat field up ahead. Look, isn't it beautiful?" Nong Lie introduced.
Lu Yin and the rest looked over, and sure enough, the endless expanse of golden wheat was very beautiful. Under the blowing of the wind, it formed golden waves that rippled outwards.
"The wheat field can only be seen from afar. Try not to get close," Nong Lie said.
"Why?" The white fatty asked subconsciously.
Nong Lie said, "Strange circles often appear in the wheat fields. If you get caught in it, it's very difficult to get out. I was caught in it once when I was young, and I had to ask my family's elders to help me get out."
Strange circle?
Lu Yin looked at the wheat field in the distance; there was such a thing?
Hmm?
Who was that?
Suddenly, Lu Yin saw a familiar figure with her back to them. It was a woman with stars revolving around her body; it was the Sirius Art.
"Why is there someone there?" the white fatty exclaimed when he saw her as well.
Nong Lie shrugged. "Someone was unlucky enough to be caught in a strange circle. Her family's elders repeatedly warned her not to get close to the wheat field, so they won't rescue her for the time being. Consider it a punishment."
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Liu Tianmu also saw the woman in the distance, and when he saw the Sirius Art, he was left speechless.
Lu Yin pursed his lips; Qiushi was an unlucky child. She had probably fallen into a strange circle the moment she arrived in this region of space, and she still hadn't come out. How laughable.
Lu Yin didn't plan on saving her; he wasn't from the Farmer's family.
"Around the wheat field is a separate botanical garden, which is what Brother Wang said. It's a place where you can grow your own plants. Here, Brother Long." Nong Lie handed Lu Yin a seed. "These are ten thousand species. Depending on the person, the plants they grow will be different. Some people have grown tenacious ten-star trees, others have grown beautiful stonecrops that can be used as medicinal ingredients, and others have grown king-like longevity leaves. I wonder what Brother Long will grow."
Lu Yin took the ten thousand species. Were they different for each person?
The wheat field gradually grew distant, and the group arrived at the botanical garden. Not just anyone could enter, and there were experts from the Farmer's family standing guard outside. Lu Yin saw two Astral Envoys.
The fact that two Astral Envoys were guarding the garden showed how important it was to them.
"Family disciple Nong Lie is bringing Long Seven to the botanical garden. Please allow me," Nong Lie bowed respectfully outside, not daring to be impudent here.
Outside, an Astral Envoys spoke up. "Allow."
Nong Lie bowed again and gestured for Lu Yin to enter. He then said to the trio, "Please wait here for a moment. Only those who are invited may enter."
The white fatty felt that it was a pity. "I really want to go in and take a look. There are plants planted by Progenitors there."
Nong Lie smiled. "There'll be a chance in the future." He then led Lu Yin into the garden.
The garden was very large, and it was separated into many regions.
"Plants that belong to you will be separated after being planted. My Farmer's family will set up a special sourcebox array to show respect to the person who planted them," Nong Lie explained.
"The Farmer's family has been around for so many years, so this garden must be very big, right?" Lu Yin looked around and asked with interest.
"Not really. After all, every plant is different in size. Some are very large, while others are very small. Also, when someone dies, their plants will be transplanted," Nong Lie explained.
Lu Yin nodded. "What's that?"
He saw a small blade of grass that swayed in the breeze. It was very small, but there was a layer of light circulating around it. It was clearly a sourcebox array.
Nong Lie explained, "Foxear Grass. It's a very common plant that's very resilient. The person who planted it was a very respected mentor from Yi Xian Academy. Even though he had just become an Envoy, his character was respected. My Farmer's Family invited him here to plant one."
Lu Yin grunted and then pointed in another direction. "What about that?"
"That's a Baituo, a noble and pure flower. When it grows, the soil around it will be dyed white. It doesn't mix with the mortal world, and the person who planted it was a senior from the Central Realm who has passed three Origin Tribulations. That senior's character is just like this Baituo, untainted by the mortal world."
"What about that?"
"That's a radish tree. It's very aggressive and domineering. The person who planted it was a senior from the battlefield behind the mother tree. That senior has been fighting there for over a thousand years. Although he's domineering and a little unreasonable, he has contributed greatly to this region of the universe. My Farmer's Family respects him just as much."
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Along the way, Lu Yin saw quite a few plants, and he occasionally asked about them. Nong Lie actually knew all of them.
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Anyone who planted their own plants in the botanical garden deserved the respect of every Farmer's Family member. Some people, no matter how strong they were, did not have the qualifications to plant plants here.
"For example, there's a Half-Ancestor from the Frigid Immortal Sect called Old Whitehead. He's come to my Farmer's Family many times, hoping to plant a plant that belongs to him in the garden. However, my Farmer's Family always rejected that person's character," Nong Lie said proudly. Rejecting a Half-Ancestor from the Frigid Immortal Sect was a testament to the Farmer's Family's confidence.
Lu Yin sighed in admiration. They continued walking for a while, but there were no plants. There was only a large tree in the distance.
This tree was the largest plant that Lu Yin had seen since arriving at the botanical garden. "Who planted this?"
He was very surprised.
Nong Lie's face sank, and he looked at the tree with an indescribable resentment and helplessness.
Lu Yin was confused. "Brother Nong Lie?"
Nong Lie sighed. "Bai Xian 'er."
Lu Yin's eyes flashed. Bai Xian 'er was a name that he had heard of again. She was someone who could be considered a legend. Lu Yin did not know much about her, but he had heard a lot about her. However, no one had truly talked about her. Regardless of whether their attitude towards her was good or bad, there was one thing that everyone felt: reverence.
This woman was feared by countless people in this region of space.
Nong Lie's eyes were also filled with reverence and helplessness.
"Brother Long Qi, what do you see?" Nong Lie asked.
Lu Yin replied, "A large tree."
Nong Lie pointed at the top of the tree.
Lu Yin looked up in surprise. There was a lotus at the top of the tree. No, that wasn't a lotus, but a vine?
It didn't look like one either. "Brother Nong Lie, what's that?"
"Lotus vines, an extremely domineering plant. Since the birth of all species, no one has ever planted one. Bai Xian 'er is the first. Look around; are there any plants within a few kilometers?" Nong Lie asked.
Lu Yin looked around and saw that there were indeed no plants within a few kilometers of the tree. It was completely different from the previous scene.
"This tree and the lotus vine are called Lotus Tree Vines. The tree itself is extremely domineering and absorbs nutrients from the surrounding soil. The lotus vine coils around the tree, suppressing it and absorbing its nutrients. This was planted by Bai Xian 'er, and it's a plant that has the exact same personality as her," Nong Lie explained.
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed as he looked ahead. This plant could be considered the overlord of this botanical garden. It had planted a large tree and then absorbed its nutrients. This made Lu Yin think of a poisonous snake. No, it was even more terrifying and domineering than a poisonous snake.
"Brother Nong Lie, you don't like Bai Xian 'er that much. Is she not worthy of your respect?"
Nong Lie sneered. "Her?
She's just a clown sitting in the clouds. "
"Why can she plant in this botanical garden?
Does Nong Lie respect her? "Lu Yin asked again.
Nong Lie shook his head. "Let's not talk about her. Brother Long Qi, let's continue forward."
Lu Yin wanted to ask more, but Nong Lie didn't seem to want to talk about it.
Just as Nong Lie had said, there were no other plants within a radius of a few miles. Hmm?
Wait, there's a blade of grass?
Lu Yin looked over in surprise. There was indeed a blade of grass, the kind that one would normally step on when walking. It swayed with the wind not far from the vines, looking very carefree.
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