Chapter 46

Following Lin Xiao's gaze, it was a small corner of the tomb where a few small flowers were growing tenaciously. The entire cemetery showed no other green plants, only these few small flowers were still in full bloom.

'Autumn clusters reveal the years, picked and pondered on their own. Tao Qian loved chrysanthemums, and under the fence, he knew his heart.' A poem praising chrysanthemums described these few flowers blooming in a corner, unseen and unappreciated. These plants, which resembled wild chrysanthemums, were not simple in origin.

The flower is called the Three Yin Flower, which can only be found in tombs where the Three Yin energies converge. It is one of the rare flowers, growing in the place with the strongest Yin energy in the entire tomb.

The growth of the Three Yin Flower cannot be separated from the nourishment of Yin energy. Its growth period is three hundred years, and after maturation, it bears one fruit. If not picked within half a month, it will fall to the ground, scattering seeds to nurture the next generation.

The effect of the fruit of this flower is so powerful that it drives people mad. Men who consume it will have a strong body and be free from all diseases due to the balance of Yin and Yang. If women consume it, their beauty will remain unchanged for ten years.

If this were to be made public, all women would go crazy, as appearance is more important to women than anything else.

Lin Xiao quickly approached, although he was roughly certain it was the Three Yin Flower, he still needed to carefully examine and compare it.

The Three Yin Flower is pure white, similar in appearance to wild chrysanthemums. Upon closer inspection, the petals are more translucent than those of wild chrysanthemums. Through the jade-like petals, one can see the leaves beneath. It is simple yet exquisite, not showy or extravagant, but it exudes its own charm, like a charming young lady.

After repeatedly comparing it with the information in his mind, he confirmed that this was indeed the Three Yin Flower, a pleasant surprise during his exploration.

The archaeological team and Lin Xiao were each busy with their own tasks. Lin Xiao, observing all around, noticed that no one was paying attention to him. The entire team was gathered around a coffin, busy with something.

Lin Xiao adjusted his position to a blind spot where the archaeological team couldn't see him. Taking advantage of the lack of attention, he secretly transplanted the Three Yin Flower.

The entire process was smooth and without incident. All six Three Yin Flowers in the tomb were collected. Lin Xiao's eyes narrowed in delight. This was not like the last time with the Broken Star Grass; the Three Yin Flower is considered a medium-level rare flower, one of the rarest.

A journey of curiosity, resulting in the acquisition of the Three Yin Flower, was a fortuitous and unexpected gain.

Pretending to be nonchalant, Lin Xiao slowly walked towards the archaeological team. As he approached, he heard the debate between Huang Hong and the three professors, as well as the sound of many students taking notes. It was a lively scene of teaching and learning.

Time slowly passed. Lin Xiao checked the time; it was around five in the afternoon. He walked in and interrupted Huang Hong and the three professors, pointing to his watch.

Upon being reminded, Huang Hong realized that reaching a conclusion might take a long time. The investigation would need at least half a month to a month, and there was still plenty of time. After some thought, he decided to lead the team back and continue the next day.

Lin Xiao followed the team out and said goodbye to Huang Hong, indicating that he wouldn't be coming back. Huang Hong nodded, acknowledging that he understood, and Lin Xiao left without further ado, driving away.

Both the archaeological team and Lin Xiao had their own gains from the tomb. Previously, most of what they had collected were unusual herbs, and the Three Yin Flower was one of the few rare flowers. Unlike the Blood Orchid from last time, which he had to consume for energy, now it was too late to regret it.

Returning to his small home in H City, Lin Xiao eagerly ran into the space. Seeing the six Three Yin Flowers alive and well, he finally felt relieved. Although the Xirang soil could support the growth of all rare flowers and herbs, there was always some worry, especially with the Xirang soil he hadn't fully understood, relying only on the information provided and not having tested it himself.

Surrounding the Three Yin Flowers, he watched the small flowers, smiling happily, occasionally teasing the leaves. He was so engrossed in his own joy that he ignored the Purple Golden Mastiff, lost in his own world of imagination.

When Lin Xiao came to his senses, he saw that the dozen peach trees in the space had already started to bear fruit, though they were still very young. In a while, he would have peaches to eat, and he wondered what the peaches from the modified peach trees would taste like.

The Broken Star Grass remained the same, its weed-like resilience was truly impressive. Now, the Purple Golden Mastiff guarded it every day. Each animal can only eat one Broken Star Grass in its lifetime; otherwise, Lin Xiao would have fed it to the Purple Golden Mastiff as a snack.

Lin Xiao only learned this later. The last sentence in the information about the Broken Star Grass mentioned this. At the time, he was too excited to notice, and it wasn't until he tried to feed a second one that he reread the information and realized his mistake, feeling quite fearful.

The Purple Golden Mastiff wasn't particularly interested in the Three Yin Flower. In theory, humans are also animals, but some rare flowers and herbs work differently. Humans can consume them, but animals can't, and vice versa. It's a matter of magic, and nothing else can explain it.

Understanding is the basis for speaking, an old saying. Now, Lin Xiao was still in a state of confusion, some things were vague, as if there was a veil between him and the truth, lacking a hand to tear it away.

He had been in the space for three months, and the only true gains were three rare flowers and herbs, each obtained by chance.

In fact, Lin Xiao had not carefully read the information provided by the system. Many of the details in the information showed the growth environments of the rare flowers and herbs, which could be traced. Finding the growth environment would bring him closer to them.

Of course, Lin Xiao had not yet discovered this hidden tip in the information. Each time, he had been incredibly lucky.

One was a conscious collection, the other an unconscious encounter, and the difference was clear at a glance.

Exiting the space, he lay on the bed, his mind empty, and slowly fell asleep, sleeping until dawn.

In a daze, Lin Xiao felt his phone ringing, half asleep and half awake, he answered the call.

"Hello, who is this?" Lin Xiao yawned, still half asleep.

"Xiao Lin, it's Huang Hong. I have something to tell you. The discovery was reported yesterday, and this tomb is too important. Although it was found on your land, it will be sealed off until the historical records are fully studied. Special armed police will be assigned to guard it, so you should tell the workers nearby to be careful and not to wander around and get arrested." Huang Hong called to inform Lin Xiao of the decision from the higher-ups.

Fortunately, the cave was a distance from the house he was building, otherwise, Lin Xiao wouldn't know where to turn for help if it were all sealed off.

"Okay, I'll inform them. Will it affect my land?" Lin Xiao asked, still uneasy.

"Don't worry, it won't affect it. The area will be sealed off for investigation, and once all the historical records are studied, it might be opened as a tourist attraction. You'll actually benefit from this. The land here is no longer being approved for development, only the original owners will be allowed to keep it. If you run out of money, you can sell your ten acres of land for several million." Huang Hong said with a hint of regret.

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