I will teach you how to cultivate immortality

Chapter 138 Yin-Yang Fish (13)

Finding out the earth's veins is actually not a difficult task.

Especially for Li Boyang, who can draw upon Xi Luo's power, sorting out the earth's veins can hardly be considered a skill.

The real challenge of this work lies in the fact that the village of Shan'ao is located in a remote area and there are no obvious tributaries nearby.

Therefore, when Li Boyang was analyzing the geomantic veins of this region...

It often requires more time and effort to make adjustments to the details, rather than letting it form a natural cycle.

Of course, Li Boyang does not deny that he also had his own selfish motives.

Now that he has chosen Shan'ao Village as his future papermaking base, he naturally hopes that the environment here will be more suitable for planting bamboo and building factories.

From temperature to precipitation, from sunlight to soil, and even to specific mountain terrain...

Li Boyang wanted the bamboo to grow faster and better.

This requires maintaining the same level of water vapor and humidity in the region for an extended period of time.

On Earth, this would require the assistance of various advanced instruments to achieve.

However, in this world, Li Boyang only needs to gently toss down the Destiny Bone Armor to create the best environment.

To be honest, despite repeatedly overestimating the productivity gains that supernatural powers and spells could bring.

But Li Boyang never dreamed that he would one day be able to build a man-made "nature reserve".

Yes, through the continuous regulation of the earth's veins and clouds and rain.

Li Boyang is fully capable of transforming Shan'ao Village into a "nature reserve," creating a unique ecosystem that is completely different from the surrounding mountains.

In comparison, simply making the soil, climate, and humidity of the mountain village suitable for bamboo growth is a negligible change.

If Li Boyang had that need, he could even use the power of the Spring Goddess, Nüman, to accelerate the ripening of crops in this region on a large scale.

In fact, this is a major reason why Li Boyang dared to make such a guarantee.

As for why Li Boyang didn't just do that directly?
The reason is actually quite simple.

On the one hand, Li Boyang dislikes the fact that core technologies are not widely available or irreplaceable, and are only mastered by himself or a very small number of people.

Just like the brick kilns in Lijia Village, and the steel workshops that may be built in the future.

Even if Li Boyang could use the power of the evil energy and the Prison Soul Cauldron to forge bricks and steel with superior performance, that would only be due to his personal ability.

On the other hand, although Li Boyang did not care about the fickleness of human nature, he was also well aware of the weaknesses of human nature.

If one continues to bestow blessings like a god, but neglects to cultivate the spirit of self-reliance among the mountain people.

So once I leave, the mountain people of Baidiqunshan will revert to their original, difficult lives.

The Huaijiang witch from a thousand years ago has already proven this to Li Boyang through her own experience, so he naturally won't repeat her mistakes.

Finally, and most importantly, there is a cost to forcibly ripen crops.

It follows the most basic law of conservation of mass.

Such actions, like pulling up seedlings to help them grow or draining a pond to catch all the fish, will only lead to the land becoming increasingly barren until nothing can grow at all.

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When Li Boyang stepped down from the altar again, the sun was already setting in the west.

The villagers of Shan'ao Village had already returned to the village one after another and were skillfully preparing dinner.

As wisps of smoke drifted from the houses, Uncle Lu's daughter, heavily pregnant, arrived near the altar with a simple food box.

"Siming, this is your dinner."

After confirming that Li Boyang had finished the ceremony, Uncle Lu's daughter immediately went to greet him.

As for the title "Siming"?
That, of course, comes from the human-faced fish led by the Red Carp.

In fact, without Li Boyang's own knowledge, "Siming" was becoming the respectful title given to him in the mountain village. "Sister Lu, I can do it myself. Your most important thing now is to ensure a safe pregnancy."

Seeing this, Li Boyang quickly took the lunchbox from the other person and then gave him some helpless instructions.

Sister Lu's full name is Lu Suiniang, which means that she was born in a year of harvest.

This name is considered very auspicious among the mountain people of Baidi who often go hungry.

In Li Boyang's eyes, although Lu Suiniang is now ten months pregnant, she is essentially just a slightly older young girl.

Therefore, it's not an exaggeration for him to call her "sister".

"With the amulet you lent me, this child will definitely be fine."

Smiling, Lu Suiniang pinched the tortoise shell on her neck, her tone full of confidence in Li Boyang.

That tortoise shell was none other than the first magical artifact Li Boyang had crafted—the Yin-Yang Talisman.

Although it is nominally a "tortoise shell", it is actually closer to the Tai Chi Yin-Yang fish of Li Boyang's previous life.

The only difference is that only the white fish, which symbolizes the "yang" side, is currently circulating, while the black fish, which symbolizes the "yin" side, remains dormant.

Even so, with this talisman that could regulate the balance of yin and yang protecting her, Lu Suiniang's physical condition improved at a visible speed.

The fetus in her womb is also affected and is developing steadily and naturally.

"Sister Lu, the baby in your womb is destined to be extraordinary."

"Although this talisman can temporarily balance the good and evil in her heart, it cannot fundamentally resolve the influence of evil thoughts and past life memories on him."

"To ensure the safety of you and your daughter, you must notify me immediately once she shows signs of labor."

His gaze swept over the Yin-Yang talisman, and Li Boyang gave this earnest instruction for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

Li Boyang had never hidden the truth about the fetus from Lu Suiniang, and she naturally understood the importance and urgency of the matter.

"I understand, I will let you know as soon as possible..."

Before Lu Suiniang could finish speaking, Uncle Lu, standing to the side, gave a serious guarantee.

"I'll be keeping a close eye on this girl during this period..."

"Whether it's a talisman or a fetus, I will keep a close eye on them and won't let anything happen to them."

Looking at his father's serious expression.

Lu Suiniang finally revealed a charming side befitting her age, secretly sticking out her tongue at Li Boyang.

"That's good. You don't need to worry too much about this talisman. Even if I lose it, I can find it again."

"The key issue is that if the talisman is lost, the fetus may be born prematurely, and that's the crux of the problem."

He also gave Lu Suiniang a subtle smile.

Li Boyang slowly opened the simple food box and began to eat the dinner that the other party had carefully prepared for him.

The ingredients for this dinner were not plentiful, and there was practically no oil in it.

But it was the most sumptuous dinner that Lu Suiniang, and even the entire village, could provide.

This sentiment and affection are what Li Boyang values ​​most.

"Eat slowly, no need to rush. I even gave you a piece of meat to cover your plate today!"

Seeing Li Boyang eating with such a hearty appetite, Lu Suiniang's smile deepened.

Unbeknownst to her, Lu Suiniang developed a closer feeling towards Li Boyang than simply admiring him.

This legendary "son of the mountain god" no longer seems like a lofty, unattainable clay sculpture, but a real human being with flesh and blood.

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(End of this chapter)