novelraw Chapter 806: The New Village Chief
Chapter 806: The New Village Chief
Ling Feng arrived at the Third Layer of Heaven to see what the second seed had grown into.
Wang Wan’er was also there. Seeing him, she smiled and said, "Big Brother Ling, you’ve come at just the right time, take a look at this tree!"
"Hmm?"
Ling Feng was startled and hurried forward, "It’s turned into a tree?"
However, upon closer inspection, he realized that the so-called tree was merely a small sapling, only forty centimeters tall!
But even though it was small, its branches were distinct, with a trunk as thick as an index finger, and the leaves were small and fine, resembling a type of conifer.
Ling Feng crouched down to take a closer look, "This growth rate is a bit faster than before, isn’t it?"
"Yes, although it’s not as fast as the Five Elements Tree, it’s already quite quick!"
Wang Wan’er nodded, then said with a hint of mystery, "Big Brother Ling, I’ve figured out what this tree is useful for. Can you guess what it is?"
"Hmm? No idea, doesn’t it also bear some kind of special fruit?" Ling Feng asked.
But Wang Wan’er shook her head, "No, it doesn’t bear fruit, nor does it even flower!"
Ling Feng was stunned, "Then what use could it have?"
"What’s amazing is its wood!"
Wang Wan’er smiled, pointing to a nearby box used for holding seeds, "This box is made of wood from this tree!"
"Oh?"
Ling Feng’s face lit up with delight, "That’s great stuff. It can withstand high temperatures of over a thousand degrees without igniting. It will definitely have a major use!"
Wang Wan’er nodded, "Yes, it’s a completely new material. If applied properly, it can replace many metals!"
"But if it doesn’t flower or bear fruit, how do we plant it on a large scale?" Ling Feng asked.
"We can propagate it by cuttings. This tree only breaks easily during its seedling phase. I’ve planted a few cut branches in the Second Layer, and they’ve already started growing!" Wang Wan’er said!
"Excellent, well done!"
Ling Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this and couldn’t help patting her shoulder.
Wang Wan’er’s face blushed as she said with a beaming smile, "Moreover, although the wood is extremely hard, it also has its nemesis. I believe what can cut it lies within the tree itself. We’ll know more once it grows bigger!"
"If that’s the case, Director Chen will definitely be thrilled!"
Ling Feng nodded and then said, "That way, I can hit him up for another sum!"
Wang Wan’er laughed at this, her eyes curving into smiles. Then she asked, "So, should I try planting the third type now?"
"Good, go ahead and plant it. If what grows is also useful, we’ll plant all the remaining six types at once. There’s no need to doubt anymore that the person who sent the seeds had malicious intentions!" Ling Feng nodded and said.
Wang Wan’er smiled, "Great, this Third Layer was originally a wasteland. Once everything is planted, it’s going to turn into an oasis!"
"It’s not just here. The Fourth Layer is even larger. When the time comes, we can get Ling Yao to study it, see if we can eliminate those giant octopuses, and turn that place into our nursery!" Ling Feng said.
"Okay, leave it to me!" Wang Wan’er said.
After sitting for a while, Ling Feng left the Third Layer and went to the Sixth Layer.
Thanks to Wang Wan’er’s land reclamation, there was now an open space as big as a soccer field, with two brand-new wooden houses standing in the middle of it.
Wind power equipment stood tall, and a small charging station was placed at the doorway, with the underwater vehicle charging.
Not seeing An Xue’s figure, Ling Feng walked to the seaside and glanced into the water.
Unfortunately, he also didn’t see anyone. Just as he was about to call out, he saw a splash of water ahead, followed by a graceful figure leaping out from the water!
Then Ling Feng was stunned, watching as An Xue walked slowly towards him from above the water surface!
"You, you can actually walk on water?"
When An Xue came over, Ling Feng asked in surprise.
"This is a new skill I’ve just learned, but I’m still not moving very fast. Once I go too fast, I fall into the water!" An Xue laughed.
Ling Feng gave her a thumbs up, "Impressive!"
"Why are you here, Big Brother Ling?" An Xue asked with a smile.
"I came to see how you’re doing. Have you made any gains recently?" Ling Feng asked.
"Quite a few, actually. White Jiao has been regularly tackling the monsters; there’s at least one every day. I’ve also encountered a lot of giant sharks, and now I can deal with them all by myself!" An Xue said with a smile.
"I knew you could do it!"
Seeing her smile so cleverly, Ling Feng couldn’t help but reach out and pinch her little nose.
Then, Ling Feng continued, "By the way, about the mysterious civilization at sea that Ling Yao mentioned, have you had any contact with them?"
"Not yet. I was thinking of checking it out, but Sister Yaoyao stopped me. She said it isn’t the right time yet!" An Xue shook her head.
"Oh, when is the right time?" Ling Feng asked.
"Sister Yaoyao said to wait a few more days, then it will be the right time!" An Xue answered.
Ling Feng was puzzled, "Why?"
"Because I’m waiting!"
The voice of Ling Yao came from behind.
Ling Feng turned to look at her, "Waiting for what?"
"I can’t tell you that yet. When the time is right, I will naturally let you know," Ling Yao said indifferently.
"..."
Ling Feng was speechless. Had she also learned to keep people in suspense?
Then he shook his head, resigned, and said, "Alright, I’ll go train with Zhou Yi for now. When you’re ready, I’ll come back for the surprise!"
"You probably won’t have time to train these next few days; there are a lot of things you need to take care of back home!" Ling Yao said.
"What things?" Ling Feng asked.
With a smile, Ling Yao replied, "You’d better ask Shiyun about that."
"Fine, you win. I’ll go find her right now!"
Ling Feng was resigned as he waved to An Xue and then left the Sixth Heaven.
After finding Li Shiyun, he immediately asked, "What’s happening in the village?"
"I just got the news. He Jiuguang has voluntarily resigned, and the He Family’s project has also withdrawn its funding. The township wants me to continue being the Village Chief, but I refused," Li Shiyun said.
"Refusing was the right choice. With your condition, you don’t have the energy to be bothered with that headache!" Ling Feng said.
"It’s not because of that. The main reason is there’s a better candidate for Village Chief, so there’s no need for me to do it," Li Shiyun said.
"A better candidate? Who is it? Do I know them?" Ling Feng asked.
Li Shiyun smiled slightly, "Of course, you do. It’s Yu Mei!"
"Huh?"
While Ling Feng was momentarily stunned, Li Shiyun continued with a smile, "She’s been training well and can definitely handle things on her own now, plus, being from Shiliu Village, it’s more convenient for her to deal with certain matters!"
"That makes sense. Where is she now?" Ling Feng asked.
"She’s gone to the county. Ling Corporation has taken over the reconstruction of Shiliu Village, and a new apartment is going to be built soon. We still need to have a good discussion about how to develop the rest of the area!" Li Shiyun said.