Chapter 5: Discovering the Farming Space
Li Qingyun sat on her bed, staring at the pearl bracelet glowing faintly in the dim candlelight. Her heart still raced from what she had witnessed inside the farming space—the miraculous soil, the life-giving spring water, and the mysterious wooden hut filled with secrets.
This space is a treasure beyond imagination.
Now that she knew its power, she had to understand its full potential.
Exploring the Land
The next morning, before anyone in the house woke up, Qingyun quietly made her way back to the abandoned shed. She pricked her finger again, letting a drop of blood touch the bracelet.
A warm light surrounded her, and in the blink of an eye, she found herself standing in the vast green fields of the farming space.
She took a deep breath of the fresh air, feeling an odd sense of peace. Here, there was no noise from the village, no greedy relatives, no past betrayals—just pure, fertile land waiting to be cultivated.
Looking around, she estimated that the space stretched several acres wide—far more than her family's small plot of land outside.
If I plant the right crops here, our family's days of hunger will be over.
The Mystical Spring
Qingyun walked toward the crystal-clear spring she had discovered the previous night. She scooped up some water in her hands, watching the way it shimmered like liquid jade.
After testing it last time, she already knew that drinking it restored energy and strength. But now, she needed to see what else it could do.
She took out a wilted vegetable leaf she had brought from home and dipped it into the spring.
Within seconds, the leaf turned vibrant green, fresh and crisp as if it had just been plucked.
Qingyun's eyes widened. This water can even revive dying plants?
Excitement bubbled in her chest. If she mixed just a little of this water with the irrigation at home, their struggling crops could thrive. But she had to be careful—if people noticed the sudden improvement, suspicions would arise.
Testing the Soil
She walked to an empty patch of land and crouched down, running her fingers through the rich, dark soil.
Even without fertilizer, this soil is more fertile than anything outside.
She decided to conduct a test. Taking out a handful of seeds, she planted three types—wheat, cabbage, and a single ginseng seed from the mysterious wooden hut.
She covered them with soil and poured a little spring water over them.
Seconds passed.
Then, before her very eyes, the soil trembled slightly, and tiny green sprouts emerged.
Qingyun held her breath as the sprouts stretched taller, their leaves unfolding. The wheat grew golden, the cabbage flourished, and the ginseng formed strong, thick roots—all in less than ten minutes.
She clenched her fists.
This isn't just fast growth—this is a miracle.
A single harvest in the outside world took months, but here? Mere minutes.
Her mind raced with possibilities. If she could plant rare herbs and high-quality grains, she could sell them at the market for a fortune. But she had to be careful. If people discovered her ability, she could be accused of sorcery—or worse, powerful figures could try to take the bracelet from her.
A Limited Ability
Qingyun decided to push the limits.
She planted more crops, watching them grow rapidly. However, after several cycles, she suddenly felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.
Her vision blurred, and her knees wobbled. It felt like she had exerted too much energy in a short time.
Gritting her teeth, she steadied herself.
So the space has a limit. If I overuse it, it drains my strength.
She took a sip of spring water, and immediately, the weakness faded.
Good. I can recover, but I need to be cautious.
The Wooden Hut's Hidden Knowledge
Determined to learn more, Qingyun headed toward the wooden hut.
Inside, she found more scrolls detailing the properties of different plants and their effects. Some plants could enhance vitality, while others could cure illnesses.
There was also a small jade tablet on the table, inscribed with ancient characters. As soon as she picked it up, a warm sensation flowed through her, and knowledge flooded her mind—
The farming space will grow with its owner. As you grow stronger, the land will expand, and new abilities will awaken. Protect this secret well.
Qingyun gasped. The space can evolve?
That meant the more she cultivated and strengthened herself, the more powerful this treasure would become.
A New Plan
Qingyun sat down and took a deep breath.
She had a treasure that could change her family's fate, but she had to use it wisely.
She would start small, growing only a few crops at a time to avoid suspicion.
She would introduce higher-quality vegetables at the market gradually.
She would secretly mix spring water with her family's irrigation to improve their farm's output.
She would study the rare herbs and find ways to use them for business or healing.
A determined smile spread across her lips.
This time, she wouldn't be powerless. She would use this space to change everything.
With that, she left the farming space, her mind filled with plans for the future.
This was only the beginning.
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