Chapter 3, The Supervisor and the Farmer

His goal today is to accumulate a bit more vitality in the green ball before the sun sets this evening

Shortly after the sun rises, its rays become scorching as the temperature rapidly increases. The wild grasses in the wheat fields stretch out their limbs, while the roots intertwine intricately, fiercely guarding the land they occupy

For a farmer of the lowest status, the changes in the territory are actually not of much concern to him.

Before sunset, under the protection of four militia members, Li Siwen and nine other farmers returned from the wheat field to their territory. In fact, the distance between the two locations is only about five to six hundred meters, but even such a short distance still poses the possibility of encountering unforeseen dangers.

The sun has already set, and deep blue mist rises from the riverbank. The relatively bright sky resembles a light blue crystal, likely capable of fulfilling the simplest desires of a wanderer from another world

As the figure of the supervisor Sun Tieshi receded into the distance, Li Siwen finally sat down, appearing like a frightened quail on the outside, while secretly he let out a sigh of relief, for he had finally confirmed the method used in this territory to assess work progress; it turned out to be not so advanced, relying merely on visual inspection.

However, one can take comfort in the fact that the distance of more than ten meters behind did not attract the attention of the lord.

The burly man pointed at Li Siwen, a wicked smile on his face, his eyes wide like copper bells. "You’ve learned to be lazy so quickly; you really are a talent. The lord may overlook it, but I will not. This evening, before the end of work, is your last chance to make amends for your mistakes. Do you understand?"

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However, one must not be careless

As Li Siwen crawled into the low thatched hut, he casually glanced back at the bonfire several dozen meters away, along with the meat soup simmering above it, how fragrant it was

This is Li Siwen's own classification

Such adolescent thoughts occasionally flash through my mind, and when Li Siwen wields the hoe, he becomes even more ferocious

For these wild grasses, the wheat seedlings are indeed the terrifying invaders, while the farmers are the ruthless executioners

Performing manual labor is the same.

Such a situation is highly desirable for Li Siwen, as it allows him to do things in his own way

However, during the midday break when they were resting in the shade, the burly man, who appeared to be a heroic figure, approached carrying a wooden shield and a short axe. Li Siwen and the other farmers quickly stood up to pay their respects and greet him

Around 10:30, the lord indeed arrived, accompanied by the strong stranger from last night. The two were chatting and laughing, appearing to be in good spirits. Thus, Li Siwen quickly deduced that this could truly be a heroic unit

The health points range from 6 to the maximum value, which is the green zone; from 3 to 5 is the yellow zone; and 2 and below is the dangerous red zone

Dinner should be somewhat lavish, and from a distance, a cool evening breeze carries the aroma of cooked meat, prompting the militia and farmers to instinctively quicken their pace. Li Siwen's stomach growls with hunger, wishing he could rush back in a single step

Subsequently, Li Siwen slowed down his weeding pace according to the plan. However, due to his habit of sharpening his tools with stones every five to six minutes, coupled with his strategy of completely uprooting every weed, his harvest of green light points remained substantial. A few days ago, he needed to eliminate three weeds to earn three green light points, but now it is sufficient to eliminate just one.

For example, he is now able to skillfully sharpen the hoe using stone grinding techniques

Based on various optimizations, today's weeding results are significantly better than yesterday's

At around 9:00 AM, consuming the same 5 points of stamina, Li Siwen has already collected more than one-third of the green orbs represented by the green light points.

At this moment, Li Siwen's entire body was tanned dark from the sun, sweat crystallizing into white on his coarse linen clothing, and he emanated a sour odor, appearing no different from the other farmers. However, this afternoon, he successfully extracted a bit of vitality from the green orb according to plan and infused it into his physical strength

If he can get through tonight, with 11 points of stamina, he will have a greater advantage tomorrow, even if that advantage is just a little bit

At this moment, he was even thinking that, for the sake of the soup, being appreciated by the lord and then striving to prove his worth would not be a bad thing

So, is this an elite troop or a hero unit recruited by the lord? It is surprising that they are willing to cook meat

Li Siwen nodded repeatedly in fear

Thus, he decisively stopped to rest, eat provisions, drink water, and conveniently sharpen his hoe with a stone. It was essential to pause at this point, firstly because the lord was currently asleep, and secondly to allocate his physical strength more scientifically, striving to maintain his stamina within a green zone that allows for rapid recovery

However, reality is somewhat harsher. When Li Siwen saw a robust stranger chatting merrily with the lord by the campfire, he realized that this bowl of meat soup was not prepared for him. Not only had he been unnecessarily pleased, but he had also worried for nothing. The lord did not pay attention to, nor would he care about, the speed and quality of the weeding, and naturally, there was no question of any special treatment or rewards.

My name is Sun Tieshi. From today onwards, I will be responsible for your daily protection and monitoring whether you are slacking off, you, I am referring to you!

For example, the motion of him wielding the hoe, including the force and angle, has become more natural, which reduces the intensity of muscle stretching, lowers physical exertion, and increases the damage to weeds, making it easier to eradicate them completely

Sun Tieshi smiled again, turned around, and left. For him, this was merely a minor episode; he was not genuinely there to act as a supervisor. However, a soldier is willing to die for a true friend, and he felt a responsibility to manage the territory well on behalf of the lord, as well as to promptly identify any oversights and those who dared to be lazy.

This principle may seem very simple, but in reality, it is quite complex. It is akin to the fact that running 1,000 meters at a rapid pace will exhaust one to the point of collapse, whereas walking leisurely to the same distance is remarkably effortless

Half an hour later, Li Siwen's stamina quickly recovered to 9 points, nearing its maximum value, which illustrates the benefits of an overall increase in stamina

Li Siwen sat in front of the thatched cottage, sipping wild vegetable soup while trying to chew the coarse, hard dry food as thoroughly as possible. At this moment, every morsel of food was exceedingly precious.

Everything can be mastered through practice

It is still natural to set off at dawn, work independently without supervision, and take responsibility for one's own tasks

Maintain regular weeding as much as possible, Li Siwen perked up his ears, but he did not hear any specific words

Subsequently, Li Siwen slightly reduced his speed, as he felt that based on the lord's attitude during yesterday's inspection, even if he fell slightly behind for the time being, it would not trigger any danger. Therefore, he could conserve some energy to exert himself in the latter part of the journey

The farmers were somewhat disappointed, but their expressionless faces revealed nothing. One by one, they received a bowl of wild vegetable soup seasoned only with salt and a piece of dark, dry bread from the plump woman, marking the end of another arduous and monotonous day

Do not seek poetic sentiments, do not yearn for artistic meanings, just have a good dream