Chapter 271: with translation of chapter title

Lin Meng spent three days, using pills and a Spirit Gathering Array, to forcibly raise her cultivation to the peak of Qi Refining.

She was only one step away from Foundation Establishment.

To ensure absolute safety, Lin Meng came up with an excellent idea.

The Foundation Establishment Pill given by Ye Fan was merely one layer of insurance; she needed a second layer for herself.

Upon thinking this, Lin Meng immediately exited her cultivation state, took Xiao Jinzi, and drove out.

Ye Chenjing, who had come to look for her, found her absent; he had intended to say goodbye, as he was going on a business trip for over half a month, fearing he would miss her and think of her, so he returned just before his departure to see her, but missed her entirely.

Lin Meng did not know that Ye Chenjing had come looking for her, and when she received the news of his business trip, she also paid no attention.

During this period she was indeed busy, with no time for socializing; even though Ye Chenjing lived next door, he often could not see her.

At that time, in the largest wholesale market in the suburbs, Lin Meng went door to door stockpiling supplies, instantly becoming the market's biggest customer, with merchants begging her to visit them.

As Lin Meng browsed the market, wherever she pointed with her finger, that spot was instantly cleared out.

Meanwhile, she did not forget to contact Ye Heng, inquiring about the potted plants he had given her.

Upon receiving the news, Ye Heng immediately went to the shed dedicated to cultivating those potted plants.

"I was just about to tell you, the air purification system at the shelter is still being installed; those potted plants you gave are being cultivated in our natural environment here."

"How is it?" Lin Meng waved her hand again, buying out the entire stock of a grain and oil shop, and asked Ye Heng.

Ye Heng shook his head, sighing repeatedly at the few potted plants before him.

"It's truly regrettable; not a single plant survived. I and several experts have examined this soil, and indeed it is contaminated."

"However, once the air purification system is installed, I will purchase indoor cultivation technology from the Special District, and perhaps then the shelter can have its own greenhouse."

Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

"Then let's wait until your system is ready, and I'll transport soil to you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Heng's eyes lit up instantly.

Soil resources are extremely precious; in the Fe Fe Tu Shi Jie Jie, the Special District values clean soil above all else, and private trade in clean soil is a capital offense.

Moreover, the technology for purifying soil is also a core secret of the Special District, never to be leaked.

Ye Heng had originally planned to, once everything was ready, spare no expense to purchase clean soil from the 13th Special District.

If Lin Meng could provide it, that would be perfect!

"Is this true? Can you really transport soil to us? But we need a lot of soil—won't that cause you trouble?"

Lin Meng thought and said: "No trouble; just find me when the time comes. However, this time I hope you can exchange more crystal stones and various weapons with me."

Crystal stones are still in high demand for expanding her space, especially since she has now obtained a fourth space jade bracelet, which, though temporarily unopenable, will surely be opened someday.

Furthermore, advanced weapons in the Fe Fe Tu Shi Jie Jie are extraordinary artifacts in Ye Xiu's world, so preparing more is always beneficial.

As for the clean soil Ye Heng wants, she will simply ask Ye Fan for it.

In her own modern world, land resources are equally precious; she need not risk smuggling soil.

Asking Ye Fan for soil is convenient and involves no other concerns; she can get as much as she wants.

After they reached an agreement, Lin Meng continued her shopping spree until evening.

The vast market was nearly cleared out by Lin Meng alone.

Over the following days, supplies were shipped to the warehouse in batches each day; Lin Meng would then, at night, transfer the supplies into her space.

After going back and forth for three days, she finally filled her second space.

Ye Heng had long noticed the movements in her space, but dared not speak of it.

This time the amount of material that appeared was too great, beyond his imagination.

Now her space has become astonishingly large, yet it is still quickly being filled with all kinds of supplies.

He both hopes these supplies are from Lin Meng for them, yet dares not really expect it, feeling anxious and uneasy inside.

If they truly are for them, with such a quantity of supplies, how could they deserve them?

Lin Meng returned home and quickly dove into the training room, throwing many spirit stones into the Spirit Gathering Array, then took out the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Before that, she had contacted Ye Heng.

"You've seen these supplies in my space, right? Wait for my word; when I let you bring the supplies to the shelter, you will gather everyone and receive them together with me."

Ye Heng was both shocked and delighted.

"That much? But I've been busy developing the shelter lately and haven't had time to rally people to collect gold, silver, and jewels."

Ye Heng felt guilty beyond bearing, wishing he could slap himself.

He only focused on developing the shelter, while Lin Meng constantly thought of them; having just sent a batch of fresh supplies, she now needs to give even more, which is quickly piling up like a mountain.

Lin Meng could hear Ye Heng's deep guilt, and she herself felt a little embarrassed.

Her generosity stems entirely from her concern for the faith power of everyone in the shelter.

If it were not for her imminent Foundation Establishment, this faith power would be the second layer of insurance she had in mind, and she might not have bought so many supplies for Ye Heng at this time.

So Lin Meng thought and simply said:

"I don't need gold, silver, or jewels for now; since everyone trusts me so much, taking me as their faith, how could I let them down?"

"Rest assured, I am not merely giving; the crystal stones and weapons you provide are extremely important to me—things others cannot give me, only you can supply."

"Accept these supplies with peace of mind; as long as everyone continues to trust me, I will not abandon you."

As Lin Meng's words fell, Ye Heng was so moved he could do nothing but wait for her signal to receive the supplies.

Everything ready, Lin Meng swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill in one gulp.

In an instant, the pill's effect activated spiritual power within her body, exploding as Foundation Establishment began.

This was also her first time crossing the river blind; relying solely on sensation to circulate her technique, she gradually grasped the essentials.

Within half a day, the sensation of impending breakthrough of her cultivation bottleneck appeared.

Lin Meng immediately shouted across space to Ye Heng: "Now!"

Ye Heng received the order, not daring to delay even a moment; he always felt that Lin Meng's instruction had a deeper meaning, and he must act swiftly.

Fortunately, everyone in the shelter was enthusiastic, and they quickly gathered in the open space.

Ye Heng, without a word, dumped all the supplies in the space out at once.

In an instant, the supplies piled up into mountain after mountain; at the moment they poured out, everyone was stunned.

Fortunately, Ye Heng reminded them, and he shouted:

"The goddess has sent us supplies again; this time the supplies are as abundant as a great mountain—everyone, quickly follow me in worshipping the goddess!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Heng knelt first, with utmost devotion.

Seeing this, everyone reacted immediately, falling to their knees with a rustle, chanting praises to the goddess; some even wept profusely, gazing at the mountain of supplies, so excited they almost fainted.

"Heavens, the goddess has been too good to them—so many supplies are practically a divine skill; the goddess's generosity is something they could never repay in countless lifetimes, so all they can do is kowtow more!"

At the same time, Lin Meng felt a powerful force suddenly burst forth within her, and her heart leapt with joy.

It works; the shelter's followers can truly help her achieve Foundation Establishment!