After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Gu Tong first picked up the small wooden box, opened it, and saw 10 large honey pills inside.

Without hesitation, he took out a pill, crushed the beeswax coating on it, and popped it into his mouth.

The pills weren't bitter at all; in fact, they had a slightly sweet taste.

After chewing and swallowing, a warm current instantly swept through my entire body, a tingling and comfortable sensation.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that his strength had indeed increased, though the exact increase remained to be verified.

"Could this be the legendary 'power pill'?"

Gu Tong was in a good mood. He carefully put the small wooden box away before starting to check the two bags of high-quality seeds.

He was originally planning what crops to plant in the fields after spring, but now he doesn't need to think about it anymore. He can just plant 30 mu of rapeseed and 50 mu of alfalfa.

However, the problem is that such good rapeseed and alfalfa varieties cannot be saved for seed, which is a huge pity.

"Okay, it seems the rewards in the newbie gift pack are all one-time consumable items. I shouldn't be too greedy. I just wonder about the salt and alkali tolerance of these two crops? Will alfalfa grow well in my 50 acres of saline-alkali land?"

Despite still having some worries, Gu Tong quickly adjusted her mindset, then carried the two bags of seeds and put them into the house at the west end.

This room is currently vacant and can be used as a storage room for the time being.

It was only then that Gu Tong suddenly realized that his increased strength was not an illusion.

Each bag of high-quality seeds weighs 50 kilograms, and the two bags together weigh 100 kilograms. In the past, his legs would have trembled if he had carried them, but now, although it was not easy, he at least completed the transportation process.

If a comparison must be made, his strength has increased by about 10% compared to before.

Actually, he really appreciated the beginner's gift pack; the 10 Body Strengthening Pills and two bags of superior seeds were invaluable items.

The five basic chapters can completely make up for his knowledge gaps; otherwise, he would have had to slowly figure things out, and who knows how many detours he would have taken and how much more tuition he would have paid.

These five basic chapters cover a wide range of knowledge. Once thoroughly mastered, his knowledge level in all aspects is in no way inferior to that of the technicians at the agricultural technology station.

However, three more inheritances are still locked and will be unlocked automatically when you advance to the next level.

"So, my current level isn't high enough to accept more basic inheritances? I get it, this is forcing me to desperately earn Shennong Points..."

Thinking of this, Gu Tong couldn't help but chuckle and mutter a sarcastic remark.

In reality, he wanted more Shennong Points than anyone else, since it seemed that the Shennong Points would become increasingly important.

Back in the living room, Gu Tong checked the time and saw it was already 5 p.m., so he gave up on his plan to start a live stream.

He sat on the sofa and checked his account balance on his phone. The balance showed as 89278.06 yuan.

"This amount of money is far from enough. We still need to buy tractors, other farm machinery, fertilizers, and other supplies before spring. It seems we need to think of a solution."

Gu Tong frowned and thought about it for a long time before finally deciding to take out a loan.

His original plan was to hire someone to plow, prepare, and sow the land in the first year, but now, due to the issue of obtaining Shennong points, he has to take charge himself and needs to buy tractors and other agricultural machinery.

So he called Liang Qin to inquire about agricultural loans.

"Gu Tong, you can apply for a small loan to help farmers. The interest rate is low, and the loan amount is within 50 yuan. Just bring all your documents and go directly to the bank to apply. The loan can usually be disbursed within 10 working days."

Liang Qin hadn't finished get off work yet and patiently answered the questions.

"Thank you, Xiao Liang. You must come over for a visit when you have time."

"Okay, see you next time."

After ending the call, Gu Tong immediately turned on her computer and began to formulate a spring planting plan.

Previously, his knowledge of agriculture was incomplete, but now he has thoroughly mastered the "Basic Farming" and "Basic Animal Husbandry" sections, enabling him to formulate more targeted, scientific, and detailed plans.

He was busy until almost eight o'clock, and he was too lazy to cook, so he drove straight to the countryside.

Gu Tong ate a plate of mixed noodles plus three extra noodles, and 10 skewers of roasted lamb before she was finally full.

The restaurant owner was used to it; extra noodles were free, and his large appetite was his skill, so he wouldn't treat him any differently.

It was quite late when she got home. After washing up, Gu Tong lay in bed and scrolled through her phone for a while.

In the past few days, he has done three more live streams and uploaded two videos, gaining 59 followers, which continues to grow slowly.

He was satisfied with the current situation and turned off his phone after replying to a few messages.

He then opened the panel and saw that his Shennong value had accumulated to 5 points, which made him a little anxious. He had hoped to raise his cultivation level before the spring planting so that he could receive the other three inheritances.

At the same time, he was also very curious about what good things were in Shennong Pavilion.

Both of these require Shennong value.

"It's a pity I have to go to apply for a loan tomorrow, so the 1 Shennong point I earned from effective labor is wasted again."

Gu Tong shook his head and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The next day.

He still woke up at seven o'clock sharp, and instead of rushing to the county, he did his morning exercise in the yard.

In the early years, his health was quite poor, so he learned a set of Eight Pieces of Brocade and practiced it for a while. However, he was unable to continue due to being busy making a living all day.

Gu Tong doesn't like strenuous exercise, such as running; instead, she prefers gentler forms of exercise.

After completing a set of Eight Pieces of Brocade exercises, he had a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead and felt much more relaxed.

After having breakfast, once the banks opened, he called the county branch of the Agricultural Bank of China to inquire about agricultural loans.

"Our bank's 'Huimin e-Loan' meets your requirements. In addition, since you are an introduced talent, loans up to 50 yuan can be obtained without any collateral."

The bank staff patiently explained the "Huimin e-Loan" to Gu Tong, who also thought it was a great product.

After understanding the loan process, he prepared all the necessary documents and drove to the county town.

He had checked the prices of various agricultural machinery online beforehand, and 20 yuan would be enough to buy tractors and other agricultural machinery. Therefore, he planned to apply for a loan of that amount; anything more would be unnecessary.

"Mr. Gu, hello! I'm Gu Lixian, the account manager. Please have a seat!"

Upon entering the bank, Gu Tong explained his purpose to the staff, and a young woman in her early twenties greeted him.

The other person has sapphire-like eyes, three-dimensional features, a tall figure, and is very beautiful.

"Okay! I'm here to apply for a rural loan of 20 yuan, with a term of one to three years. Here are my documents, please take a look."

Gu Tong didn't keep staring at the other person. After sitting down, she directly stated her needs and handed over the documents she had brought.

On the contrary, Gulixian kept looking him over with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Mr. Gu, please have some tea."

Gulixian took the documents and placed them on the table. She first poured Gu Tong a cup of hot tea before picking up the documents and reviewing them. A moment later, she looked up, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and said:

"Mr. Gu, so you're the 'next-door farmer'! I've seen your videos."

"So you're still my fan? That's an honor! Can you tell me your online name?"

Gu Tong never expected to run into a fan while doing business at the bank. His account nickname was "The Farmer Next Door," but he couldn't guess what the other person's online name was.

"I am the 'Snow Lotus of the Ice Lake,' remember me?"

Gulixian looked around and then whispered her online name.

The two looked at each other and smiled, just like two strangers who were friends.

"Of course I remember, you're still one of my biggest fans. So, do I meet the loan requirements?"

Gu Tong chatted with the other party for a few minutes before quickly bringing the topic back to business.

Gulixian also became serious and said, "Mr. Gu, you fully meet our bank's loan requirements. However, I have another suggestion; would you like to hear it?"

"Please speak..."

Gu Tong immediately became interested and raised her hand in a "please" gesture, indicating that the other party should continue.