Chapter 45: No Mistakes

Zhenyuanzi was startled for a moment, looked at the empty table, and thought to himself that it was indeed unbelievably delicious.

Participating in it was not a burden for him, and this transaction was purely about cuisine, involving no complex conflicts of interest.

After some thought, Zhenyuanzi slowly nodded and said, "This thing is indeed excellent; the Human Race truly is formidable, and I think cooperation is necessary. Later I will have my disciple trade with you."

After speaking, Zhenyuanzi placed a long sword shimmering with a cold aura on the table; it was, surprisingly, a low‑grade Preheavenly Spiritual Treasure.

Zhou Yi was slightly surprised, admiring Zhenyuanzi's generosity. Finally, Zhenyuanzi stood up and said, "In that case, I shall depart now."

Zhou Yi did not stop Zhenyuanzi from leaving. But did Zhenyuanzi really just walk away?

In fact, he hadn't had enough of the delicacies; he left the crowd only to preserve his lofty image.

So, after exiting the Human Race's gate, Zhenyuanzi used a spell to assume the appearance of a member of the Wu Clan, quietly slipping into the bustling outdoor barbecue crowd to continue feasting.

Zhou Yi saw it all, but he only smiled and did not expose Zhenyuanzi.

After Zhenyuanzi personally experienced the allure of Human Race barbecue, the news quickly spread across the Vast Wilderness World.

Many people, upon hearing of it, came out of curiosity to try it, and were instantly captivated.

Soon, Human Race barbecue became a trend, with crowds arriving from everywhere each day to taste it.

Seeing the business opportunity, Zhou Yi and his partners, drawing on past‑life experience, began large‑scale expansion of the area.

Soon, many barbecue stalls and restaurants were erected, attracting guests from all corners of the Vast Wilderness.

As the crowd grew, resources continuously flowed into the Human Race's hands, gradually strengthening the clan.

To meet the rising demand, Zhou Yi opened training classes, allowing experienced individuals to teach barbecue techniques for an efficient shift system.

This not only satisfied customers but also gave Human Race members sufficient rest, maintaining good work conditions.

To encourage active participation, Zhou Yi established a reward system, where participants could earn extra food and precious monster meat.

These measures greatly boosted people's enthusiasm; with a stable food supply, Human Race life became peaceful and satisfying, the population grew, and the clan's fortune continually improved.

In a quiet cave, Zhou Yi was carefully contemplating the Human Race's next developmental direction.

At that moment, the system's alert tone rang out, and the surroundings instantly fell into darkness and silence. Having experienced similar situations before, Zhou Yi felt no fear.

"This is a reward from the system for the Human Race's rising fortune."

"This time I must draw an excellent cultivation technique."

Zhou Yi murmured to himself, a hint of anticipation in his tone, as he strained to gaze into the depths of the darkness.

Indeed, in the distance a massive wheel waited silently.

However, when he discerned the wheel's contents, he was stunned.

No longer were the familiar techniques there; they had been replaced by other items.

Such as the Holy Spirit Cauldron, the Repair Heaven Stone, and other material items.

Seeing these, Zhou Yi felt a wave of confusion.

He had originally been looking forward to the technique options.

He did not expect the system's offerings to change so drastically.

Among the many items, only things like the Repair Heaven Stone still piqued his interest.

As for the rest, they seemed of little use to him.

Their benefit to the Human Race's advancement was also limited.

Suddenly, Zhou Yi's eyes widened.

His face was written with shock.

Because the wheel's pointer had landed between two sections.

This accident tightened his heart.

Just as he thought he needed to spin the wheel again,

he was surprised to find a heavy bundle of rice stalks had inexplicably appeared in his hand.

Zhou Yi rubbed his eyes and looked back at the wheel.

He then noticed that at the pointer's spot there was an extremely tiny area.

It was labeled with only two characters: "Spirit Rice."

Immediately, the darkness receded like the tide, and everything returned to normal.

Only Zhou Yi and the mysterious rice stalk in his hand remained unchanged.

Zhou Yi gently lifted the stalk and examined it closely.

His gaze was full of curiosity and a desire to explore.

Then, he slowly infused a wisp of spiritual energy into it.

Instantly, the stalk seemed to come alive, greedily absorbing the spiritual energy Zhou Yi supplied and exuding a rich aura of life.

Seeing this, a flash of light sparked in Zhou Yi's eyes, and a strong intuition rose within him.

"An object that can absorb spiritual energy has growth potential almost comparable to some spirit roots; what will the seeds it bears be like?"

While thinking this, his hand continued its motion.

He rushed outward without hesitation.

Soon after, he carved out a small realm outside the cave.

Clear pond water was brought in, and the rice seeds were gently planted in it. Zhou Yi's action left the surrounding Human Race bewildered.

Everyone halted their work, because in their hearts the actions of the Human Ancestor always have reason, even if they cannot see the clue now. They firmly believed there must be deeper meaning.

"What is this?" a voice called from behind Zhou Yi. It turned out to be Hen Ren, who had appeared there unnoticed, watching the spirit rice curiously. "Try injecting some spiritual power," Zhou Yi suggested.

Though his face was full of doubt, Hen Ren complied.

As the spiritual power seeped in, a miracle occurred. The freshly planted seed sprouted instantly, green seedlings burst from the soil and grew rapidly. Soon, the stalk bent, bearing crystal‑clear rice grains like pearls.

"Food." Hen Ren, astonished, plucked a grain and examined it closely in his hand.

He sensed a lingering trace of spiritual energy within it. It is not only a food that can be ripened using spiritual energy, but for the entire race it is an invaluable treasure.

It not only ensures a plentiful food supply, but also strengthens the tribe's constitution through the spiritual power it contains.

"Quickly summon the hunting party to guard this place; no one must learn of its importance," Zhou Yi ordered, his tone full of authority. Though curious, the people obeyed his command and left.

Xiao Ling'er and Shan, after receiving the news, also rushed over. With the aid of special medicinal herbs and pills, their strength had reached the Celestial Immortal realm, allowing them to soar freely in the sky.

Yet, when facing Zhou Yi, they still chose to run over respectfully.

"Human Ancestor." The two shouted in unison.

Zhou Yi saw the dozens of people behind them and felt a surge of satisfaction in his heart.

He noticed many people standing at the threshold leading to the Human Immortal realm, ready to take that crucial step. Some were about to breakthrough successfully, while others had already become Human Immortals.

"You must look after these things and periodically catalyze them with spiritual power."

"After they mature, remove those white seeds and replant them to continue the catalysis."

"When this plot is fully planted, harvest it and move it to my place."

"Any mistake must be strictly prevented," Zhou Yi said gravely.