A top-tier gigolo, teased by a cool and aloof general, turns warm.

"Hmph, traitor!"

Henry was very unhappy with Tataro's obsequious behavior.

His chin was held high, and his eyes were full of disdain and skepticism.

He muttered under his breath, "This is completely pointless, just a waste of time."

When he inadvertently met Cullen's icy gaze, it was as if he was being suppressed by an invisible force.

That gaze seemed to pierce through his soul, sending a chill down his spine.

His once proud head slowly lowered, as if all his ferocity had been drained away.

Henry reluctantly moved his feet and followed slowly behind.

He crossed his arms, neither participating nor stopping it.

He thought it was a pipe dream to think that Shi Yu was just wasting everyone's time and energy by doing useless work.

There weren't many sweet potato vines, and they were all planted quickly.

Looking at the newly reclaimed land, Shi Yu felt it was a waste to leave such good land empty.

He walked up to the old man, his face beaming with smiles.

He said politely and sincerely, "Sir, could you give me some more vegetable seeds? It's such a waste to leave this land empty."

Looking at his expectant eyes, the old man finally nodded.

He turned back to the cave where he lived, and handed over a packet of vegetable seeds.

"These are all rare vegetable varieties. If we can't grow them, we'll have to wait another fifty years."

Shi Yu took the seeds from the old man's wrinkled hands and casually fiddled with the paper packet.

He casually asked, "If I plant the seeds and eventually grow vegetables, will I be able to reduce my punishment by fifty years?"

His tone was teasing, as if he genuinely hoped such a good thing would happen.

The old man glared at him and mumbled something under his breath.

"Young man, you have to be down-to-earth and take things one step at a time. Don't always think about getting to the top in one step. There are no easy ways to take advantage of others."

After saying that, the old man slowly swayed to the side, turning back as he went to urge Shi Yu on.

"What are you standing there for? Get to work!"

The old man stood not far away, his eyes fixed on Shi Yu's figure.

Those eyes, honed by the passage of time, were like deep, dark pools, sharp and discerning.

In those golden eyes, it seemed as if endless stories were hidden—the glory of the past, the vicissitudes of time, and a unique affection for this land and its seeds.

With a mixture of curiosity and anticipation, Shi Yu slowly opened the paper package in his hand.

When I saw what was inside the paper package, I immediately perked up. It turned out to be watermelon seeds, cantaloupe seeds, sunflower seeds, and honeydew melon seeds, each seed plump and round.

The careful selection by our ancestors has become a tangible reality at this moment.

He imagined that one day this place would be full of sweet and juicy fruits, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Shi Yu rolled up his sleeves, full of enthusiasm.

Call upon Cullen and Tataro, one to dig the hole and the other to fill it in, while he sows the seed in the middle.

Sow the seeds in the soil, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and then water them. That's it.

Looking at the damp ground, Shi Yu nodded in satisfaction and was about to ask the old man if there was any nutrient solution.

But at that moment, the old man who had been watching him closely charged at him, like an enraged beast, and suddenly rushed over.

The old man grabbed Shi Yu by the collar, his face turning red with anger, and he could barely speak.

"You...you brat, do you know what you've done? These seeds can't be planted like that! You have to pay me back for the seeds!"

His hands trembled slightly with anger, and his eyes were wide open as he stared intently at Shi Yu.

"These... these rare vegetable seeds were brought back by my great-grandfather from the distant Blue Star, and he was almost swept into a black hole."

"You, you, you owe me my vegetable seeds, or I'll fight you to the death with these old bones!"

"Grandpa, don't be angry. These are just ordinary... the most precious seeds in the world."

I will do my utmost to cultivate them carefully, so that the Zerg people will be able to eat more vegetables and fruits in the future.

The old man stared blankly, blaming himself for misjudging the young man with black hair, thinking he had real skills.

Now that the seeds are soaked in water, we can only leave it to fate.

He started learning to grow vegetables from his parents when he was seven years old, following the steps in the book one by one, not daring to make a single mistake.

He planted fifty lettuce plants, five of which survived. He was exceptionally gifted and was noticed by a wise and powerful elder in his family, who took him under his wing and personally taught him.

He shouldered the heavy responsibility of his family, and for the past hundred years, he has worked diligently every day without daring to slack off in the slightest, and has finally achieved some success.

However, he was still unable to penetrate the rare seed and was unable to fulfill his maternal grandfather's last wish.

This matter became a source of great anxiety for him.

The old man's face was ashen, as if he had aged considerably overnight, and he walked hunched over toward the cave.

Shi Yu opened his mouth, but ultimately did not disturb the old man any further.

He calculated in his mind that sweet potatoes usually take 7 to 12 months from planting to harvest.

He was eager to see Chris and didn't want to wait that long; he needed the nutrient solution.

So he quickly went to discuss it with Cullen and the others.

"I want to go to a nearby town to buy plant nutrient solution so that I can speed up the growth of sweet potatoes and vegetables."

Cullen also wanted to leave this awful place as soon as possible, and after a moment's thought, he readily agreed to the proposal.

He patted Shi Yu on the shoulder and said, "That's a good idea, let's do it that way."

His expression turned serious, and he began to plan the action.

"There are many gerbils in the valley, and these gerbils will steal sweet potato seedlings."

Okay, Shi Yu and Tataro will stay here and watch over the sweet potato seedlings, while Henry and I will go to town to buy plant nutrient solution.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yu's eyes revealed a hint of unease.

He frowned and offered his opinion.

"I'll go instead. You all look so upright, heroic, and unruly. You're obviously from the military. You're too conspicuous."

Cullen was getting a little carried away by the praise.

His whole face was beaming with pride, his eyes were squinting into slits with laughter, and his mouth was stretched almost to his ears.

He draped his thick arm over Henry's shoulder and nodded his chin toward the cave.

"That old man is very shrewd; he won't let you go."

Henry, standing next to Cullen, curled the corners of his lips into a smile, unusually quiet.

Shi Yu frowned and fell into deep thought.

He could sense the powerful aura and undeniable authority emanating from the old man.

Those deep eyes seemed to see right through the insect's heart, making the insect dare not hide or resist in the slightest.

Shi Yu thought to himself that, given the old man's temperament and personality, he would certainly not be allowed to leave if he rashly suggested it.

Thinking of this, Shi Yu raised his head and glanced at Cullen and Henry in front of him.

A hint of worry and concern appeared on her face as she said softly, "Then be careful on your journey."

After all, the technology of advanced civilizations is no joke; their every move can be monitored.

Once they appear, they will be locked onto by the satellite monitoring system and have no way to escape.