"She's changed, Xue Dong, the girl has become prettier."
Qin Jianzhong scratched his head, noticing that Li Pan seemed to have undergone some changes.
"Yes, she has changed."
Xue Dong looked at Li Pan carefully and nodded.
Her appearance hadn't changed, but her eyes were brighter, shining like stars, and her skin had become pale and pink. Previously, working in the fields all year round had tanned her, but now her skin was really tender and smooth.
Due to poor diet and chronic malnutrition, her hair had been thin, soft, and yellowish; now her hair was black and glossy, and her whole persona had transformed strikingly.
"Pan'er, you look like you did before the disaster."
Before the disaster, Li Pan had been a spoiled only child from a distinguished family. It was only after her family sacrificed themselves during the calamity that she suffered greatly.
"Wood Power has a great benefit to bodily restoration and transformation."
"So what did you awaken to, something powerful?"
Qin Jianzhong asked curiously.
"Star Tree, my Companion Spirit Plant."
Li Pan stretched out her hand, and a small tree sapling appeared as a phantom in the palm of her hand, looking lush and exuberant with vibrant green.
"Looks a bit like a banyan tree."
"Right, at first I thought it was a banyan tree, but the Companion Spirit Plant communicated with me, it's a Star Tree, and it can grow very tall."
"Also, brother, I have a space now, a really big one."
Li Pan tilted her chin proudly, sharing her joy with them.
"Really, how big?"
"One hundred square meters, it's big, precisely speaking it's a talent skill of the Star Tree, Space Domain, I can plant other Spirit Plants there, but only with its permission. Once it stabilizes more, it can also support a Domain Barrier of one hundred square meters."
"Is there a time limit?"
"Yes, currently it's not long, only ten minutes, it needs energy to grow."
"Do you have other abilities?"
"Star Tree has healing powers, and its protection is quite formidable. As it matures, it can achieve Absolute Healing, not now, but it can handle many diseases and toxins at the middle and initial stages. For high-level diseases, it might not manage, but it can prevent them from worsening."
"That's amazing."
Qin Jianzhong turned his head to look at Xue Dong, pursing his lips with a slightly worried gaze.
Xue Dong's eyes flashed, "Alright, I've got it. Pan'er, your superpower is excellent. For now, don't tell anyone outside the farm, not even close relations. Leave the rest to me. Once the rain stops, I'll go to the base and exchange some Wood Element Crystal Cores for you to devour first."
"Brother, once the harvest is over, I might need to go to Black Forest to help the Star Tree grow and advance. It needs to devour energy."
"Okay, I'll arrange it, but let's wait until after the harvest. I'll exchange the Wood Element Crystal Cores for you to use first."
"Then you can also exchange some Poisonous Flowers and Grass, Poisonous Vines, and the like for planting around the farm for protection."
"There might not be a lot at the base, but I'll make a call and see."
Xue Dong turned to make the call.
"Boss, it's Xue Dong here."
"Speak quickly, if you have something to say, I'm busy."
"Pan'er has advanced, it's a Star Tree. Ever heard of it?"
"Void Tree, right? Very powerful."
The Base Commander obviously knew about this tree.
"No, you heard wrong, it's Star Tree, as in the stars in the sky."
"I know it's also called the Void Tree. Pan'er must have a space, and a big one at that. There's a high-level Wood Power User at the Sixth Base next door who awakened the Star Tree as well, it has huge growth potential and is tightly guarded by the base. She already possesses Absolute Healing abilities."
"That's impressive."
Xue Dong blinked, his face taking on a thoughtful expression.
"Xue Dong, whatever you need, I'll figure out a way to get it for you."
"Pan'er needs Wood Element Crystal Cores, and after the harvest, I want to take her to the forest to absorb energy. She's middle-level right now, not as powerful as that high-level superpower user, only one-third of that level."
Xue Dong wasn't telling the truth, he downplayed Li Pan's abilities by more than half.
In fact, the other superpower user at the base who also awakened a Star Tree had a domain of only eighty square meters, not as large as Li Pan's, and she couldn't achieve Absolute Healing. She could control some diseases but not cure them completely. Still, she could be considered to have Absolute Healing abilities, given that the diseases she can't cure are extremely rare cases, while she could handle all others, which was quite remarkable.
The base guarded such talents very strictly, patients never saw her real face, not knowing whether she was a man or a woman; her treatments were conducted with patients blindfolded and under close guard, making it impossible for strangers to see her, ensuring her protection.
The Base Commander knew this because he took injured personnel to seek treatment, exchanging resources to save his comrades, it was not for free.
The Base Commander had not seen the person himself, merely heard of her; his comrade's illness was genuinely cured without anyone seeing her real face.
"Let me think about the trip to the forest; we're a bit short on staff right now. Let's talk when your brothers are back; I have some Wood Element Crystal Cores which I have exchanged for you."
"I have no money or points left; can I pay later?"
"Sure, you can exchange with food later. You must protect Pan'er well, Xue Dong. Take this seriously; Pan'er is very young, her future potential is limitless. Don't worry about paying back for now, I feel your farm still lacks protection."
"Even if you give me people now, I can't afford to keep them. Only you and Jianzhong know about this; let's not talk about it outside until after the harvest, when I can fill in the positions."
"How about I send Liu Qian from Team Three to you? You handle her food and accommodation, and I'll take care of points and money, okay?"
The Base Commander was still not at ease; he wanted to arrange for someone to protect Li Pan, fearing loss that would be devastating.
The neighboring base, having such a gem, was living in wealth, and nearby bases requested their healing services, bringing food and treasures for exchange, even needing to line up.
"This isn't suitable; what if the Inspection Team comes by?"
"Don't worry about that. I'll handle it. Later, we'll just say I'm taking your grain to help with temporary labor. She hasn't resigned, and she's still my responsibility, naturally, it's on me to compensate her."
"Alright, then have Liu Qian come over. It's good that she's a woman; she can protect Pan'er closely, which gives me peace of mind."
Xue Dong thought about it and decided not to take any risks, agreeing to the plan.
"Alright."
The Base Commander was happy with his agreement and quickly went to gather Wood Element Crystal Cores.
"Liu Qian will come work for us and also protect you, and the Wood Element Crystal Cores will probably be delivered tomorrow."
"Protect me?"
Li Pan blinked, looking bewildered.
"The Companion Spirit Plant you awakened is very powerful. There's a high-level superpower user at the neighboring base with the same Spirit Plant as you've awakened. Her healing power is formidable, just a step away from Absolute Healing, and the Base Commander isn't comfortable just leaving it to me to protect you."
"Ah, do you know Liu Qian?"
Li Pan nodded, not quite understanding but willing to follow along with the arrangements.
"Liu Qian is a high-level Ice Element superpower, a few years older than me, a formidable War General with a straightforward temper, decently liked, though she can easily offend people. But her brother is the captain of the second team and a direct subordinate of the Base Commander; they've been through hardships together and are trustworthy."
"Sounds good, I'll listen to you."
"Don't be nervous, you don't need to worry about these things. I'll arrange everything; you just focus on your work."
Xue Dong gave her a reassuring smile.
"Great, by the way, want to try my healing abilities?"
"Sure, I'll go first."
Qin Jianzhong, intrigued, was the first to raise his hand.