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Minshi Grain City.
Compared to the other five outer cities, this one has more food streets, and further out, you'll find farmlands where various crops are grown.
Initially, these farmlands were quite disorganized. However, as Spirit Hall increased efforts to recruit experienced farmers, the fields became much more "orderly."
Gone are the days when wheat and rice were planted together or corn and sorghum shared the same patch of land. With some plant-based soul masters accelerating crop evolution, fruits have become larger, and edible leaves have grown crisper.
For Mengmeng and Niannian, it was their first time seeing such a bustling city, as well as vast farmlands filled with a fresh, invigorating scent.
In the Easton Forest, while the elves did farm, they only planted trees, flowers, and herbs—never crops like rice or corn. After all, the naturally growing fruit trees in the Easton Forest were enough to feed the entire elf tribe.
As for Shenlong Island, the orcs there did farm, but on a much smaller scale, growing grains akin to foxtail millet, which produced tiny seeds. The orcs mainly survived by hunting magical beasts.
Then there's Sky City, which is an entirely different case. The winged inhabitants there possess extraordinary organs within their wings that allow them to convert sunlight into life-sustaining energy. They don't need to eat, and thus, have no need for agriculture.
"Are all these plants cultivated?" Mengmeng exclaimed. "Even though there are obvious signs of human cultivation, it's as beautiful as any natural environment. Is this what they mean by 'craftsmanship surpassing nature'?"
Niannian also marveled, "Humans really are a remarkable race."
Tang San smiled. "It's simply a matter of survival."
Tang San then led the two women on a tour around Minshi Grain City. Whenever they encountered something new, they reacted with awe and excitement, full of curiosity. Upon learning what these new things were for, they would pretend to be dignified, nodding cutely.
After getting a general understanding of Minshi Grain City, the two of them officially took up their roles as seed cultivation masters.
At first, the local seed cultivators assumed these two sharp-eared women were simply here to supervise and manage, considering the fact that Ning Rongrong oversaw the Economic City, Xiao Wu was in charge of the Medicinal City, and Guangling and Huo Wu were responsible for the Soul Tool City. Some whispered that this was the Holy Son's way of controlling all three outer cities.
Now, it just seemed like he was adding Minshi Grain City to the list.
As for why the Holy Son hadn't intervened in the Fantasy Film City or the Soul Combat City, well, that was likely due to a lack of manpower.
However, when Mengmeng and Niannian demonstrated their ability to speed up plant growth, the attitudes of the local seed cultivators immediately changed—turns out the rumors weren't true. The Holy Son really did send capable people!
After learning some of the methods for researching plants, cultivating seeds, and selecting crops, Mengmeng and Niannian quickly immersed themselves in the work. In less than three days, they caught up to the "old-timers" in the field of seed cultivation.
Some were displeased, feeling these two were here to steal their jobs. But once they learned that both women had reached Rank 99 in cultivation, all opposition quieted down immediately. No one dared voice any complaints.
After all, these two weren't just ordinary soul masters—they had achieved near-godlike strength!
Among the seed cultivators, most were experienced farmers, and a few were older soul masters from Spirit Hall. Younger soul masters, after all, had little interest in grain cultivation.
The older farmers, upon arriving in Minshi Grain City, had heard rumors about soul masters. For instance, they knew that those who reached Rank 99 were usually over 100 years old, except for the Pope. However, Ultimate Douluo could maintain their youthful appearance. So, these beautiful, sharp-eared women might very well be old enough to be their grandmothers!
Naturally, they showed respect.
When the farmers learned that Mengmeng and Niannian were over 1,100 years old, their shock was palpable. They weren't just grandmothers—they were ancestors!
These women deserved to be revered!
And so, within a short period, word spread throughout Minshi Grain City about two seed cultivation masters who were over a thousand years old.
When Hu Liena heard about Mengmeng and Niannian's appearance, she didn't probe further. After all, their pointed ears were proof enough—they belonged to the same elf race as Luo Qiu.
She figured Tang San must've obtained something from Xu Huang.
By the way, Luo Qiu and the thirteen Moonlight Elves have now joined Spirit Hall, becoming Hu Liena's assistants. Not only do they help her with administrative tasks, but they're also responsible for reconnaissance work in Spirit City, sometimes venturing out to gather intelligence.
After all, Moonlight Elves are naturally attuned to darkness, able to blend perfectly into the night.
They're born assassins!
"Speaking of which, there's been some unrest in the newly formed Tian Dou Federation. Xue Beng is trying to seize real power, and the kings of the various countries are engaged in intense discussions," Hu Liena remarked as she looked over the reports from the Spirit branch in the federation's capital. She called over Luo Qiu and said, "Send someone to investigate. I need more specific information."
"Of course, Lady Hu," Luo Qiu replied sweetly. "My fellow elves have been learning a lot about the ways of the world recently. This would be a great chance to test their skills."
Hu Liena raised an eyebrow and said, "Speak normally in the future. I'm not a man, so who are you trying to seduce?"
"Don't be so humorless. Who says girls can't flirt with each other? Let me tell you, Xu Huang even has his two queens... well, let's just say they're very close," Luo Qiu teased. "Maybe Tang San will—"
Hu Liena's face turned bright red, and she quickly interrupted, "Stop! I don't want to hear about that. I'm not interested. Now, hurry up and make arrangements, and don't make me repeat myself! Honestly, for someone so strong, you don't act like it at all—you sure do love gossip."
Luo Qiu pouted. "Who says the strong can't enjoy a little gossip? We have emotions too, you know. I'm not made of stone."
Seeing Hu Liena's face darken, Luo Qiu chuckled lightly and said no more. She left to make arrangements for the Moonlight Elves' first "social practice course."
The intricate struggles and political games of the Douluo Continent were far more entertaining than anything in the Sun Moon Empire. Luo Qiu couldn't help but wonder what the reaction would be on the Sun Moon Continent when they found out Xu Huang had died.
Why was she so certain Xu Huang was dead?
Luo Qiu had some understanding of the Eternal and Creative Godking's Throne. The fact that Tang San had managed to bring two nature elves out of it meant that the former owner had lost their right to the throne.
Generally, the only way someone could inherit the Eternal and Creative Godking's Throne was either after the throne's mission was fulfilled, or if the previous owner had died. There was no other way.
"Now that I think about it, the Eternal and Creative Godking's Throne seems pretty fickle," Luo Qiu mused. "And Tang San having so many female companions—he's a bit fickle too. Maybe that's why they're a good match?"
(End of chapter)