Chapter 9, Torrential Rain

As the supervisor Sun Tieshi has not come to cause trouble in recent days, and considering the ambiguity surrounding the weeding work in the territory at this stage, he simply rolled up his sleeves and worked vigorously.

However, when he reopened the properties panel, he was taken aback.

He then skillfully moved the stones, built the dam, and drove the small fish from upstream into the traps. After a flurry of activity, the results were remarkable, as there were no competitors.

Then add the soul

If it were those two plump ladies, or other militia members, they should be able to enter

But damn it, this is life-threatening

Perhaps this is because the importance of the soul is paramount. If a soul can awaken to become an elegant and noble mage after reaching one hundred percent development, then I could easily slay not just ten thousand small fish, but even one hundred thousand!

Li Siwen vomited, and the feeling of being a genius with super brainpower that had just washed over him receded like a tide. He knelt on the ground, his head pounding intensely, as if it were about to explode

What the hell, only 1%?

In an instant, he felt a refreshing sensation enveloping his mind, akin to the delight of eating a chilled watermelon on a hot summer day, invigorating his thoughts as well

A slight fatigue and drowsiness suddenly vanished, and Li Siwen even felt that he could retake the college entrance examination questions. Numerous flashes of inspiration, both large and small, surged forth. This is not an exaggeration; he felt completely invigorated as a result. All the memories from the past nine days became clear and transparent, laid bare before him.

The vitality value can be easily extracted by one point in a day, while the soul value requires killing small fish, taking about five to six days to extract just one point.

Li Siwen was almost questioning his existence, and apart from the miraculous experience of those few seconds just now, he did not feel any different changes in himself

Rumbling!

Other attributes remain unchanged, the soul is still a gray soul, with only an additional line of text following this attribute

This is the command of the lord, and the reason is quite simple. At this moment, the territory is extremely vulnerable, guarded by only two militia members. To prevent attacks from wild beasts, the entrance to the territory is blocked by large wooden barriers.

As dark clouds rolled in, the thunder grew louder, the winds howled fiercely, and the smell of rain filled the air, Li Siwen knew that this heavy downpour would be anything but minor, and its duration would not be short

Including many small details that he overlooked are fully presented

This is beneficial for wheat growth and also advantageous for the farmers, but it poses some challenges for Li Siwen, as he must strive to select fields with relatively aggressive and robust weeds during each rotation.

When the last little fish was killed, a glimmer of yellow light was absorbed, and the yellow orb, which had remained dim, was finally illuminated

In addition, soul points can also illuminate the three aspects of soul, talent, and skills

soul

However, after running only a few meters, Li Siwen gradually came to a stop

Weeding, weeding, let's continue weeding

In the wheat field that is being rotated today, there is a section located to the south of the hill. Li Siwen arrived here a step ahead, slightly distancing himself from the other farmers, and they could not see each other.

Even Li Siwen discovered that he could quickly improve his weeding technique while also recalling the meaningful gaze of the kitchen aunt, who scrutinized all the strong commoners.

As expected, this soul value cannot be allocated to the five attributes of health, stamina, strength, agility, and defense

Turning around, Li Siwen headed straight for the river ditch. Just before the pattering raindrops hit the ground, he hastily ripened a large duck pear and swallowed it in one breath. Then, the torrential rain poured down mercilessly, enveloping the world in a blanket of white!

But he is just a despicable farmer, believe it or not, if he dares to turn over, those two remaining militia members will stab him with two bloody holes

The physical advantage at 15 points is very evident, and coupled with the fact that the stone-polished hoe does not hinder progress, in just one morning, Li Siwen's progress in weeding is far ahead, covering an area of approximately 0.8 mu, consuming 10 points of stamina, and successfully obtaining 1 point of vitality by noon

Without having the time to ponder this metaphysical question, Li Siwen quickly shifted his attention down from the attributes panel

With only one second left in the countdown, Li Siwen made a choice

However, he ultimately decided to temporarily retain this vitality value, as he needed to conduct a small test to determine whether the green sphere could continue to absorb green light points without extracting the vitality value

Do small fish and shrimp also have souls

In the distance, a faint rumble of thunder can be heard, and dark clouds have unknowingly spread across much of the sky. Following this is a gust of hurricane-force winds, stirring up flying sand and gravel, with dust swirling in great clouds

In the end, he managed to suppress and crush the thought that was almost akin to death, no longer dwelling on it, for as long as he encountered a wolf, he would meet his demise

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Li Siwen quickly restored the scene without saying a word, cleared the traces, and evacuated swiftly in less than a minute

Today, the lord once again led the main force into battle, leaving only two militia in the territory, which felt quite empty. At that moment, Li Siwen even contemplated turning around and fleeing, escaping as far as possible, since he already had 15 points of stamina

Li Siwen wielded a hoe, sweeping around vigorously, leaving no potential mouse holes unchecked, and ensuring that there were no deadly beasts such as wolves in the vicinity

And now, he must go into the river ditch to complete the final wave of slaughter for today, after which he can light up the yellow orb

After a full minute, as the pain gradually subsided, he leaned against the large tree, feeling a lingering unease. What the hell happened? Why were the effects of the vitality value and the soul value so different after use?

The riverbed remains very quiet, but quiet does not equate to safety

Shortly after the sun rises, the earth is already engulfed in a sweltering heat wave. The sky is no longer azure but is shrouded in a blinding light and suffocating gray mist. There is not a breath of wind, and sweat flows down like a small stream, making one feel as if they have been steamed like a large hairy crab, with only ginger, garlic, scallions, and cilantro missing.

However, since talent is nonexistent, even if one can illuminate it, it holds no significance

Focusing attention on the option "Name: Li Siwen" can indeed highlight this option, but it shows a repair level of 100%. This means that both vitality and soul values can restore this attribute bar, which is quite good

Even if he had analyzed the greatest truth yesterday and determined that his chances of exposure were less than 10%, he still worried; who is not afraid of death

Li Siwen found a bright and magnificent ideal as an excuse for himself, after all, what if it were true? He, Li, has been a hard-working farmer for a long time; he wants to strive, he wants to fight, he wants to change his profession, he wants to become a mage! Who dares to stop him

As for human rights and freedom, do not mention them at this moment

Because I cannot return now, nor can I go back to the territory

Li Siwen stood dazed under the big tree. Two seconds later, he suddenly darted out, desperately running towards his territory. Damn it, if he didn't run now, he would definitely end up in a dire situation. In this world plagued by bizarre diseases, even a common cold could take a person's life.

The heavy rain has finally arrived

This test will not waste any time, a few minutes will be sufficient

Various signs indicate that a heavy rainstorm is brewing, although it could also be a drought

Extract soul value + 1, effective retention time 0:10 seconds

Ugh

In summary, compared to the immediate benefits of investing in vitality points, the advantages of investing in soul points are not apparent, at least in the current situation of Li Siwen

Returning to the shade of the tree and confirming that everything was normal, he then focused his attention on the yellow ball. A second later, the yellow ball dimmed, and a line of text appeared in the attribute bar along with a ten-second countdown.

After resting and consuming some dry rations, his stamina was restored to 8 points. The excessively hot environment made Li Siwen long for the sweet and delicious large pear, as that flavor is unforgettable once tasted

Soul development level - 1%

Li Siwen felt a sense of urgency in his heart, accompanied by a certain fear

His only choice can only be to back down

The fifty acres of wheat field have actually been rotated nearly twice, yet the field that was just hoed five days ago remains in disarray, with weeds growing too rapidly; only the wheat field that Li Siwen hoed is somewhat sparse.

It seems that we can only rely on physical strength to withstand it

Speaking of which, this is what he looks forward to the most