Chapter 19

When Zhang Tie clicked on the "Biological and Species Management" button, the log dialog box that appeared the first time did not show up again. Instead, it shrank to a small visible icon. This led Zhang Tie to guess that the dialog box probably only appeared the first time it was clicked, and would not automatically appear again unless he actively checked it. Now, in front of Zhang Tie, there was a subordinate branch function tree for "Biological and Species Management":

- Carbon-based Biological and Species Management (Green, Activated State)

- Silicon-based Biological and Species Management (Gray, Unactivated State)

- Sulfur-based Biological and Species Management (Gray, Unactivated State)

- Other Biological and Species Management (Gray, Unactivated State)

Zhang Tie naturally clicked on "Carbon-based Biological and Species Management." The other options, such as silicon-based and sulfur-based organisms, seemed too far removed from his life. Carbon-based organisms were easy to understand; it seemed that Teacher Daina had mentioned them in class. The classification and understanding of carbon-based organisms existed before the Great Catastrophe. These organisms have carbon elements in their body cells and are based on organic matter. It seemed that all organisms in the world are carbon-based, including plants, microorganisms, and even magical beasts. Humans and ordinary animals are no exception. Zhang Tie had never heard of silicon-based or sulfur-based organisms; they were like mythical things and not worth worrying about.

After clicking on "Carbon-based Biological and Species Management," the three sub-branch options appeared again:

- Microbial Management

- Plant Management

- Animal Management

The "Animal Management" tab was gray and unavailable. Zhang Tie had already seen the microbial options, so this time he clicked on the plant tab.

As soon as he clicked, a line of information appeared before Zhang Tie:

- On the evening of May 13, 889 Black Iron Year, the system detected the plant seeds carried by the noble and handsome castle lord when he entered the Black Iron Castle, and the Black Iron Castle plant system was activated.

Two seconds later, this text information disappeared, and a new window appeared. Inside, there was a 3D, continuously rotating potato icon. Zhang Tie casually clicked on the rotating potato icon, and this time, the interface was exactly the same as when he clicked on the microbial options.

Next to the potato icon, there was still a red X symbolizing elimination. Below it, there were three sliders representing the input of spirit energy, merit points, and basic energy reserves.

Seeing the number 3 on his merit points icon, Zhang Tie had a thought and gently moved the slider to the right. A precise number 2 appeared on the right side of the slider, and the 3 below the merit points became 1.

Zhang Tie pressed the "Confirm" button.

Another line of information appeared:

- Please select the target for resource allocation!

Below were three options:

- The entire species population within the Black Iron Castle space!

- The species in a fixed area or space within the Black Iron Castle!

- Multiple or individual organisms of the species within the Black Iron Castle!

Zhang Tie chose the third option. Then, a 3D map similar to what he had seen before appeared. Each potato pit he planted yesterday was marked with a red number on the map, and each number was flashing. Zhang Tie clicked on the "Pit No. 1" closest to the rebar he had marked. The selected "Pit No. 1" changed to green and stopped flashing. Zhang Tie then clicked "Confirm."

With only two merit points, such a negligible investment, it was best to concentrate the resources to see any effect. Allocating one point might not show any results, and Zhang Tie did not have the greed to choose several.

- On May 14, 889 Black Iron Year, the noble and handsome castle lord allocated two merit points to the mutation and evolution of a potato seed.

- The estimated completion time for this mutation and evolution is 56 days. Please be patient, noble and handsome castle lord.

The two lines of information appeared for two seconds and then automatically disappeared.

Zhang Tie was not too hopeful about the success of this investment, after all, it was only two merit points, and no spirit energy or basic energy was invested. Success would be a pleasant surprise, and failure would just be a plaything. After all, he was still getting familiar with the Black Iron Castle.

After closing the "Biological and Species Management," Zhang Tie clicked on the last item in the system function tree— "Manshusha Huayin Wanguo Baoshu Special Seed and Fruit Generation." This last item was related to the small tree. By intuition, Zhang Tie knew that the things related to the small tree were the core of the Black Iron Castle. The previous items, though impressive, were only "green leaves" compared to the last one.

The "Manshusha Huayin Wanguo Baoshu Special Seed and Fruit Generation" management menu was opened.

- Is the universe a friendly place? This is the greatest question and ultimate pursuit for all living beings. From now on, you can answer loudly: Yes!

The abrupt message disappeared after two seconds. Before Zhang Tie could fully comprehend its content, an image appeared before his eyes, instantly capturing his attention. He stared dumbfounded at the dense information in the image.

One minute later, Zhang Tie's mouth began to drool unconsciously...

Two minutes later, his pupils began to dilate, and his eyes started to sparkle...

Three minutes later, he began to sweat...

Four minutes later, his breathing became rapid...

Five minutes later, his face began to flush, and his hands started to tremble...

Six minutes later, Zhang Tie felt a lack of oxygen in his brain...

Seven minutes later, he felt his heart pounding so hard that it hurt his chest...

Eight minutes later, Zhang Tie's eyes rolled back, he clutched his chest, opened his mouth, and fell straight to the ground, fainting.

Imagine a beggar who had spent the first fifteen years of his life begging on the streets, enduring the elements and the scorn of others. One day, he was caught by a large group of soldiers and brought to a place more magnificent than any paradise he had ever dreamed of. Several young, well-endowed women bathed him, cleaned him, and dressed him in new clothes. After a feast of exotic delicacies, he was led to a grand palace and pushed onto the only golden throne. Then, a large group of people began to bow and call him "Your Majesty." The beggar, who had just tasted a bit of human pleasure, was terrified and asked for an explanation. It turned out that the old emperor had died a few years ago, and the 800 heirs in line for the throne had all died in a battle for the throne, leaving no heirs, not even those in the womb. The royal bloodline was completely severed, and the vast empire was on the brink of collapse. The ministers were in a panic, and after much deliberation, they discovered that the old emperor, during a micro-disguised visit to the people, had raped a little girl selling matches. After the deed, the emperor bought two boxes of matches and left a copper coin. The little girl became pregnant and died in childbirth. The child, born without any guidance, did not inherit his mother's trade and did not know that his father was the emperor. However, by a twist of fate, the throne was now to be forced upon the beggar, and he had no choice but to accept it. Imagine how the beggar would react after hearing this story and experiencing this fate.

Just look at Zhang Tie, who was now lying on the ground, foaming at the mouth, his limbs twitching and trembling as he fainted. At this moment, Zhang Tie felt like that beggar.

Is all of this real? Zhang Tie asked himself as he fainted...

Probably... possibly... maybe... a little... it might be real, Zhang Tie said to himself uncertainly.

Then, darkness and happiness came together...

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Fainting is actually a self-protection mechanism. When a person's mental or physical capacity to handle a situation reaches its limit, this mechanism kicks in. The initial effect of this mechanism is to give you the ability to face everything. Sad people become strong and brave, weak people regain their strength and spirit, and joyful people become calm and composed.

As long as you wake up and face it again, you will find that everything is just as it is!

Half an hour later, Zhang Tie woke up, lying on the ground in the Black Iron Castle. He opened his eyes and looked at the seven-colored clouds in the sky, his heart gradually calming down. He lay there quietly, watching the ever-changing colors in the sky, his mind becoming calm and serene.

He was not that beggar, and there was no throne waiting for him. He was just a 15-year-old ordinary person in Black Flame City, a young man who secretly admired Teacher Daina but lacked the courage to face her. Because of a stroke of luck, he found a special piece of pyrite on the street, which opened up more possibilities in his life. Among the countless deities, one passing deity, feeling pity for him, touched his head and pointed him in the right direction.

All luck does not necessarily translate into strength, and it does not necessarily make all your dreams come true. The path between luck and strength, the path between luck and dreams, has only one name—hard work! Work hard! Work harder!

Heaven rewards diligence! For all the little people, this is the unchanging rule of the Black Iron Age. Besides this rule, there is another important lesson for all the lucky little people: before you have the ability to protect your luck, do not let anyone else know that you are the lucky one.

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