Chapter 799: The Banquet and Nightly Conversations
Chapter 799: The Banquet and Nightly Conversations
Well, well.
The suffix 'Lord' after my name seems to have vanished.
Lin Sai didn't seem to mind Arona's use of the honorific for him, or perhaps the reaction of the young female believer before him was as he had guessed.
However, this situation couldn't help but make one marvel at the influence of technique, or rather, faith on people.
"So this is a believer..."
Ben, of course, noticed Arona and Lin Sai's reactions, and the future Sovereign of the Righteous Executors looked on with curiosity.
"Arona, do you know Lin Sai as well?"
Arona nodded immediately.
"Yes, Mr. Lin Sai once saved my life."
"Saving your life? But didn't Nolan bring you here? Were there other dangers you faced before coming to this world?" Ben asked, puzzled, and then it dawned on him, "Did you encounter some danger before arriving here?"
Arona replied without hesitation.
"Yes, it was an incident that happened by a lake."
The blind young girl narrated her story to the future Sovereign of the Righteous Executors.
Lin Sai listened from the side, growing more perplexed as Arona's tale unfolded. Arona skillfully avoided mentioning phrases that might depict future scenes, replacing them with pronouns or leaving them unspoken.
Arona was deliberately concealing something—their origin from a future timeline.
Lin Sai asked, "Why are you hiding this from Ben?"
Arona responded, "If I casually reveal this, it will undoubtedly interfere with history. I cannot allow my personal desires to influence the destiny that Ben is meant to fulfill!"
Lin Sai offered, "We are likely just a snapshot in time, and our actions here won't affect the past."
Arona's conviction was unwavering, "I will not desecrate my faith. Ben's path is sacred, and I will not permit any alterations!"
Lin Sai sighed, "Your faith remains unshaken."
Arona's determination was evident, "This is my fate and a test of my faith. Lin Sai, I will strive to do what I must."
In the friendship channel, Arona displayed an unwavering stance, unlike any she had shown before.
Lin Sai, seeing her steadfastness, chose not to persuade her further. Instead, he quietly awaited the conversation between the young girl and the object of her faith. But with this experience clarified, Ben also gained a better understanding of the situation.
The future Sovereign of the Righteous Executors donned a smile.
As the leader of the village, he formally invited Lin Sai and Nolan, "Since you've come to vanquish the evil beast, I must at least extend some hospitality as your host. Come, let's prepare before we embark on our journey."
Lin Sai and Nolan exchanged a glance, accepting the invitation without hesitation.
The village had only been established for a short while, and it was evident that they didn't have extravagant provisions.
But at Ben's call, the villagers under his protection eagerly responded.
Lin Sai noticed a detail.
Among those who followed Ben, about three-tenths were Awakened, and the remaining seven-tenths were ordinary humans without Essence.
Having left their previous lives behind, they were content with their current existence.
So, when they offered their cherished food to the guests, not a single person complained; instead, they were genuinely delighted.
"..."
Lin Sai and the other Awakened from Beyond World to further their plans?
As the guests savored Linsey's culinary creations, their gazes turned peculiar, especially after hearing Ben's blessing for Linsey and Nolan's purpose for this trip. Their attitude shifted slightly, as they had anticipated Nolan's deception. The group showed no excessive reaction to this matter.
As the banquet continued, night fell. By the time the moon reached its zenith, ordinary people were ready for rest, and the feast was drawing to a close. Ben's gaze eventually settled on Linsey. Among the guests, Arona had arrived a day earlier and had already discussed matters with Ben at length, so there were no further questions to ask. As for Nolan, the Law Controller, he shared a deep bond with Ben, and they were close friends.
The four of them, including those from the Beyond World, were soon engaged in conversation. Ben's primary dialogue partner was Linsey:
"Linsey, I can tell you're an experienced adventurer. This is a rare opportunity, and I'd like to seek your advice. What are your thoughts on our village and its potential?"
Linsey pondered seriously before responding, "I've heard from Nolan about your aspirations."
"If you aim to build a grand city or even establish a significant force in the universe, the first consideration is geography. Being too close to the frontier is definitely not ideal. Additionally, the location of the city must take into account the living conditions and the surrounding resource production capabilities..."
Linsey shared her insights, and Ben diligently noted her suggestions. But when it came to the matter of resource production, the King of the Righteous Ones also sighed:
"Food..."
"Currently, the village is small, and with the efforts of the Awakened Ones, they can maintain a normal supply. But as the population grows, this world is still too barren. Although water is not an issue, food is a real challenge."
Linsey asked curiously, "Are there no Awakened Ones skilled in agriculture or animal husbandry for improvement?"
Ben smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "The life scholars of the Seven Star Federation are experts in this field, but their focus is not on cultivating food for ordinary people. Instead, they concentrate on plants with magical functions."
The life scholar from Volcano City, it turns out, was also originally from here? This news piqued Linsey's interest, as it concerned her teacher in botany.
The thought of her teacher evoked memories of her childhood. The golden fields of barley and the hardworking farmers working in them were Linsey's homeland.
In the distant future, the borders of the City of Law were covered in farmland, and a mature agricultural system was established.
Almost instinctively, Linsey opened her bag and took out the seeds she had personally cultivated and carefully preserved. She handed them to Ben in front of her.
Golden Sparrow Grass (High-Yield Variety)
[Highly reproductive, adaptable, high-yielding, and disease-resistant mutated crop. A super plant with moderate value.]
"I have a suitable choice here."
"Ben, once things settle down, you can try cultivating this barley. It might just have some unexpected benefits..."
Linsey's voice trailed off as she handed over the seeds, remembering another name for her hometown—Barley Plain.
(End of Chapter)
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