Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

After returning home, Chen Yongqiang changed out of his coat and hung it up, then planned to go and check on the ancient tree.

The pests and diseases have been dealt with last time, but I don't know how well they are growing now, as this is related to the mountain god's assessment.

Lin Xiulian was feeding the chicks in the yard when she saw him return. She asked, "You're back? Have you finished with everything at Wang Laoshuan's house?"

"Okay, everything's arranged. I'll go for a stroll in the mountains in a bit." Chen Yongqiang went inside to get his hunting rifle.

Lin Xiulian grabbed a handful of grains and scattered them among the chickens: "Go ahead, but remember to be back before dinner. I steamed some sauerkraut buns today, so don't be late for dinner."

"I understand!" Chen Yongqiang replied and walked out.

"Brother Yongqiang, wait a moment," Lin Xiulian called out to him.

Chen Yongqiang turned around and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Lin Xiulian walked over with a winnowing basket: "This grain isn't spoiled, is it? Why is the rice dark red?"

Chen Yongqiang grabbed a handful of grains and examined them closely, discovering that there were indeed a few dark red grains of rice mixed in.

He bought these grains at the market when he was helping an old woman. They had been trampled by some thugs and covered in sand, so he brought them back to feed his chickens.

Upon closer inspection, Chen Yongqiang recognized the type of rice from his memories of his past life.

"This isn't spoiled rice. It's Rouge Rice, a very rare variety."

Lin Xiulian replied with a puzzled look, "Rouge Rice? I've never heard of it."

"This is tribute rice!" Chen Yongqiang said excitedly. He was worried about how to help the villagers get rich, and planting Rouge Rice was a good choice.

"You mean this is the rice that the Emperor used to eat?" Lin Xiulian asked, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"That's right, it's the same rice the emperor used to eat," Chen Yongqiang confirmed, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement.

"Oh no! I used it to feed the chickens!" Lin Xiulian's face immediately changed.

Chen Yongqiang looked at the meager amount of rice remaining in the winnowing basket and his heart sank: "Is this all there is?"

Lin Xiulian nodded with a bitter face. This Rouge Rice was a hundred times more precious than ordinary rice, but now it was almost used as chicken feed, which was really heartbreaking.

"It's alright, keep these as seeds, and we'll be able to eat tribute rice next year," Chen Yongqiang reassured her.

If others obtained this rare item, they would probably be at a loss, but he possessed a spatial spiritual field, so cultivating this Rouge Rice was not difficult for him.

The unexpected discovery of the Rouge Rice was a pleasant surprise, but matters on the mountain could not be delayed.

Chen Yongqiang instructed Lin Xiulian to carefully store the remaining rice, and then turned and walked towards Qinglong Mountain.

He walked along the familiar mountain path, pondering how to combine the Rouge Rice with the system's tasks. If he could successfully cultivate it, it might become an opportunity to improve the villagers' livelihoods.

Chen Yongqiang arrived halfway up the mountain and, as usual, entered the slightly dilapidated mountain god temple.

I respectfully lit three incense sticks and silently prayed, "Mountain God, I will complete the test you have given me as soon as possible."

Just as he bowed down in worship, he suddenly felt something was amiss.

Looking up, the mountain god statue, amidst wisps of smoke, seemed to have a gentler expression than usual.

A faint smile played on his lips, and the carved wooden eyes seemed to be watching him with a hint of approval, as if to say, "You are a promising young man."

Chen Yongqiang was slightly taken aback. When he looked again, the smile was hidden in the dappled light and shadow, as if it had just been an illusion caused by the swirling incense smoke.

After paying respects to the mountain god, Chen Yongqiang didn't dare to delay and quickened his pace to walk deeper into the mountains.

Half an hour later, he finally reached the cliff. Before he even got close to the ancient tree, Chen Yongqiang's heart sank.

The soft ground around the tree was covered with countless wild boar hoof prints, some of which were still fresh.

The soil around several tree roots was turned upside down, revealing the gnarled roots.

This ancient tree, already weakened by insect infestation and withered, could hardly withstand the onslaught of wild boars.

Chen Yongqiang gripped his hunting rifle tightly. The forest was unusually quiet, and he found no trace of wild boars.

He quickly walked to the ancient tree, and the sight before him made his heart tighten.

The trunk of the ancient tree is covered with scratches of varying depths, and large patches of rough bark have been rubbed off, revealing the pale yellow wood underneath.

These are the marks left by wild boars when they attach their armor. They specifically choose rough tree trunks like these, rubbing their skin repeatedly to allow resin and sap to solidify into a hard protective layer on their bristles.

This ancient tree, with its rough trunk and abundant resin, is a favorite target for wild boars.

If this continues, once that beast finishes armoring, he will be covered in a layer of armor that is impervious to blades and spears, making it difficult even for hunting rifle bullets to penetrate.

Chen Yongqiang reached out and ran his hand over the deep scratches on the tree trunk. These wounds were undoubtedly adding insult to injury for the ancient tree, which was already on the verge of death.

What's gratifying is that Chen Yongqiang had watered the ancient tree with spiritual spring water twice before, and the tree has sprouted new buds.

He immediately took out three buckets of spiritual spring water from his spatial storage and poured it around the tree roots.

"We must ensure that the ancient tree is no longer harmed by wild boars." Chen Yongqiang looked at the scratches on the tree trunk and made up his mind.

We'll stay here tonight. If those wild boars dare to come again, we'll make sure they don't leave alive.

However, it's only two or three in the afternoon, and there's still a long time before wild boars are expected to appear.

Chen Yongqiang decided to take advantage of this free time to wander around the neighborhood and look for some local products.

It can not only add some food to the family, but also earn some extra pocket money.

With his hunting rifle on his back, Chen Yongqiang continued his search into the deep mountains, as this season was the time when mountain produce was ripe.

He hadn't gone far when he found a lot of hazel mushrooms under some hazel trees.

In no time at all, they had filled half a bag.

"Chicken stew with mushrooms, the stew is made with hazel mushrooms, but the chickens we raise at home are still too young to be used for stewing."

After picking up the hazel mushrooms, Chen Yongqiang continued walking. Not far away, his gaze was drawn to a dead tree lying across the forest.

This tree looks like it has been fallen for many years. The trunk is dry and rotten, and although there are no fungi growing on it, it is covered with termites.

Seeing this, Chen Yongqiang was not surprised but delighted.

He immediately thought of the six wild pheasant chicks and several domestic chicks in the space that needed plenty of food.

"Perfect timing, let's get some live food for the little ones as a treat."

Chen Yongqiang put the entire dead tree, along with the busy termite swarm on it, into his spatial storage.

The instant the trees disappeared from their original spot, he suddenly felt dizzy and his vision went black.

He steadied himself by holding onto a tree trunk. Since he was still a mortal, forcibly using his spatial ability to collect such a large object inevitably resulted in a backlash.

Chen Yongqiang immediately took out the spiritual spring water from his spatial storage and drank a few mouthfuls before he felt better.

"I have to get stronger as soon as possible." He wiped the water from the corner of his mouth.

The key to becoming stronger undoubtedly lies in completing the mountain god's test and obtaining the inheritance of the "Nine Mountains Suppressing the World Scripture".