Chapter 66

Dazhuang scratched his head, not sure if he had heard correctly, but he still didn’t forget that his father had said Lin Xiao wanted to talk to him about something.

"I know, but what does Mr. Lin want with me?" Dazhuang brought the topic back to the point.

Wang Guoqiang, seeing the situation, had no choice. His son was good in every way except for his stubbornness, which was why he hadn’t found a wife yet. For the villagers, a man of Dazhuang’s age, twenty-eight, should already have children. Those who didn’t have wives were mostly troublemakers or disabled.

Wang Guoqiang was puzzled. His son was good in every way, but he was stubborn, believing that he wouldn’t get married or have children until he built a new house.

"It’s like this, the north side of my house is a bit too plain. I want to plant some climbing plants. I thought there might be some in the village, so I came to look. I saw Uncle Wang at the village entrance." Lin Xiao repeated himself.

"You should take Little Lin to the mountains and pick some vines or climbing plants." Wang Guoqiang, seeing Dazhuang still standing there, said again.

Dazhuang scratched his head, a characteristic gesture, then nodded and went back to prepare for the picking.

"Little Lin, I’m sorry for the trouble Dazhuang has caused you." Wang Guoqiang took the opportunity to chat with Lin Xiao while Dazhuang was preparing.

"It’s not a problem. Dazhuang is honest, and such people are rare. How could he cause me any trouble?" Lin Xiao had interacted with Dazhuang quite a bit and could see that he was honest and hardworking.

"Ah~ I know he’s honest, but in this day and age, being honest is a disadvantage. I don’t want him to go out again because he’s been cheated many times due to his honesty." Wang Guoqiang sighed.

"That’s fine. I’m currently planning my second project, a farm. It hasn’t started yet, but when it’s finished, I’ll definitely need more people. If Dazhuang is still in the village, would he like to work for me?" Lin Xiao, seeing Wang Guoqiang’s concern for his son, felt moved and offered, also because he had a good impression of Dazhuang and thought it would be a good favor to do.

"Really? That’s great." Wang Guoqiang was overjoyed, his mouth stretching wide, and he waved his hand tightly.

In Wang Guoqiang’s eyes, Lin Xiao was always a boss with a big family and business. Inviting Dazhuang to work for him was the best thing that could happen. Moreover, from their interactions, Lin Xiao was a gentle person, and working under such a person would be good for Dazhuang.

In Lin Xiao’s eyes, Dazhuang’s honest and hardworking nature was perfect for the farm. Moreover, Dazhuang was skilled in hunting and farming, making him an excellent candidate. Such a person couldn’t be let go, and he had to be reserved in advance. Besides, he thought Dazhuang would leave after a few days, so he didn’t say anything. Now, hearing that Dazhuang wouldn’t go out to work, he felt he had to act.

Everyone has their talent, and as one grows older, even without any special skills, the more things one encounters and handles, the more experience one gains.

So, in Lin Xiao’s eyes, no one is born useless. Even with various flaws, as long as they play to their strengths, they can succeed.

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Dazhuang packed his things, said goodbye to Wang Guoqiang, and led Lin Xiao into the mountains.

Once in the mountains, Dazhuang was completely different from his usual self. A confident and energetic Dazhuang emerged.

Seeing the spirited Dazhuang, Lin Xiao smiled, thinking that this was the real Dazhuang. The reality of life might make him quiet and reserved, but only in the mountains could he return to his true self. Dazhuang was a natural hunter.

Dazhuang, with his keen senses, walked confidently on the mountain paths, followed by Lin Xiao, who was lightly equipped.

Lin Xiao seemed to be enjoying the scenery, walking leisurely with his hands behind his back, a relaxed expression on his face.

On the way, Dazhuang not only picked the plants he wanted but also some unnamed vines. He even managed to shoot a few rabbits and wild chickens, a bountiful harvest.

Time passed as Lin Xiao strolled leisurely. The sun slowly set, and Dazhuang, carrying a basket of vines, led Lin Xiao out of the mountains.

"How did it go? Did you pick anything?" Wang Guoqiang asked when he saw Dazhuang and Lin Xiao return.

"Don’t worry, Uncle Wang. Dazhuang picked a lot. I still need to test them at home." Lin Xiao smiled.

"Good, eight types of vines, and even wild roses. Not bad." Wang Guoqiang looked at the basket Dazhuang handed him, taking out each plant to identify.

"What are wild roses, Uncle Wang? I’ve never heard of them." Lin Xiao asked curiously.

"These are from the mountains here. They look like roses but are different, so they’re called wild roses. They’ve been called that for generations, and they have remarkable effects, but they’re rare in the mountains." Wang Guoqiang explained.

"Effects? What kind of effects?" Lin Xiao asked, puzzled.

"I won’t explain that. You’ll know when you plant them." Wang Guoqiang said with a mysterious smile.

Lin Xiao took the basket of plants back to his house, closed the door, and entered the space.

He picked a vine he couldn’t name from the basket. The black vine with sword-shaped leaves looked good, but he wasn’t sure if it would survive.

Lin Xiao used his mental power to separate a piece of Xirang, which appeared in the space. He planted the unknown vine on it and transmitted his requirements through his mental power.

At first, everything went smoothly. The leaves were successfully strengthened, and Lin Xiao tested the hardness. If someone were to collide with it, they would be pierced all over.

The strengthening continued, and it seemed this unknown vine had a good chance of success, much to Lin Xiao’s delight.

But before Lin Xiao could even smile, the vine, like the ivy, turned to powder and scattered.

Seeing the energy decrease by 2%, Lin Xiao felt a chill.

After this, he failed three times in a row, losing 6% of his energy, bringing the total to 10%. Staring at the remaining vines, Lin Xiao’s face was full of pain.

Seeing the remaining vines in the basket, Lin Xiao gave up on using them for further experiments. He looked at the roses and wild roses, the two plants that stood out. Which one should he use?

Lin Xiao closed his eyes, picked one at random, and silently prayed, "May all the gods protect me, or else you’ll all go to hell." This ambiguous statement, whether a prayer or a threat, left people speechless.

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