Chapter 2918: Small Town Infrastructure Construction Proceeds Happily 43

Meanwhile, outside the base, the newly planned farmland area.

Yan Tenggu walked alone along the field ridge.

He wore simple cotton-linen clothes, with some mud on his pant legs, holding a notebook, occasionally squatting to pinch a bit of soil with his fingers to examine it closely, or noting the growth of a particular crop.

To onlookers, this was just Professor Yan conducting a routine inspection of the farmland, preparing for the next planting plan.

The people of Peace Base had long grown accustomed to his seriousness and focus; occasionally, passing farmers would greet him, and Yan Tenggu would gently nod in return.

Only Yan Tenggu himself knew what he was doing—or, perhaps now he should be called the Earth God, Tenggu.

At dawn, the sealed memories and slumbering divine power returned.

He recalled that he was the Earth God who governed the land and nourished all things, once sharing longevity with mountains and rivers, and he also recalled that the silly dragon beside him had paid a great price to call back his scattered reincarnations.

But the situation here is worse than imagined.

If not fundamentally saved, even if external natural disasters cease and strange beasts vanish, this land will, within two hundred years, completely lose its ability to sustain life, becoming a dead zone where even the hardiest weeds cannot grow.

For the myriad beings relying on the land to survive, especially the human survivors who have just glimpsed a sliver of hope, this will be a catastrophe.

The Earth God will not stand by while the land heads toward destruction.

Tenggu slowly rose to his feet, gazing at the distant undulating mountains, his eyes calm.

Moreover...

Here also lies the reincarnation of the Supreme God he once followed and revered.

The Earth God will also not abandon rescuing the Supreme God's scattered souls, to help him return to his divine throne.

"Professor Yan?"

Tenggu retracted the divine light from his fingertips and turned his head.

Huo Zhaoye walked toward him, holding a rolled map, apparently also coming to check progress here.

Tenggu curled a faint smile and lightly nodded at him, saying, "Long time no see."

"Huo Zhaoye:?"

He blinked, then thought carefully.

If I remember correctly, we saw each other yesterday; how could it be "long time no see" already?

Huo Zhaoye stepped closer, observed Tenggu's complexion, feeling that he seemed somewhat different today, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly how.

Huo Zhaoye didn't think much of it, assuming it was because he and Lu Jun had cleared things up yesterday, leaving him in a relaxed mood.

He patted Tenggu's shoulder and asked, "How did the relationship issue with that kid Lu Jun get resolved?"

Upon mentioning Lu Jun, Tenggu's lips unconsciously curved into a smile as he nodded, his voice gentle: "Not bad—come to think of it, it's also thanks to you and Jin Chen."

Mentioning Jin Chen also stirred a feeling in Tenggu's heart.

At dawn, Lu Jun and he both regained their memories; from Lu Jun he learned of the heavenly and earthly upheaval after the gods' fall, of the Quick Transmigration Bureau that guards the balance of three thousand worlds, and of how the Supreme God Chenshu, in mending the world's barriers, had expended all his divine souls in a grand deed.

That little god prince Jin Chen, who in the divine realm merely liked to tease cats and dogs, his aura imposing yet also headache‑inducing, had in fact, over the long ages, silently embarked on the quest to seek the Supreme God's scattered souls.

Life after life, he never tired, never gave up.

Even the Earth God, who had long witnessed the vicissitudes of seas turning to mulberry fields, was moved.

Tenggu collected his thoughts, looked again at Huo Zhaoye, and said, "Lord Huo, I have carefully surveyed this land, including the deeper conditions of its veins."

"I think I have found a way to completely resolve the land pollution."

Huo Zhaoye's expression tightened upon hearing this: "Completely resolve?"

"Yes." Tenggu nodded, his gaze falling to the ground beneath his feet: "We need some special materials and a bit of time, but theoretically it's feasible."

"Whatever you need, just speak up." Huo Zhaoye said solemnly, "Peace Base will fully support you."

"Thank you." Tenggu gave a slight nod, his eyes smiling even more.

——

At noon, with the sun at its zenith, in the courtyard of Huo Zhaoye's residence.

Jin Chen and Ling Gun Gun arrived first; Ling Gun Gun, familiar with the place, leapt onto an empty chair, sat squatting, eyes fixed on the kitchen direction.

Jin Chen leaned against the low bench by the window, idly playing with a soft‑glowing pale‑green crystal—scrap material Ling Gun Gun had brought from the core mining area, which possessed a calming, tranquil effect.

The door was pushed open, and Huo Zhaoye and Tenggu entered one after the other.

Upon entering, Tenggu's gaze first fell on Jin Chen by the window.

His gaze was calm, yet inexplicably carried the gentle, reflective air of an elder observing an outstanding but restless junior; he nodded at Jin Chen as a greeting.

Jin Chen: "……"

What a strange glance.

Ling Gun Gun boldly spoke in his mind: 【Host, I feel the Earth God looks at you as if he were looking at… the landlord's not‑so‑smart but somewhat headstrong silly son.】

Jin Chen: 【…You're the headstrong one.】

He casually pushed away the approaching Ling Gun Gun's fluffy head.

Ling Gun Gun swayed from the push, not annoyed, hopped off the chair, and wandered to the kitchen doorway to oversee the work.

Just as Jin Chen was about to sit up straight on the low bench, Huo Zhaoye had already walked over a few steps and sat down beside him.

Not content with just sitting, Huo Zhaoye reached out, took hold of Jin Chen's shoulder, gently pulled, turning his whole body to face him, simultaneously wrapping his back around to shield it.

Jin Chen went limp, leaning into his embrace, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Huo Zhaoye frowned slightly, lowered his voice, his tone a bit gloomy: "I somehow feel… Professor Yan is a bit odd today."

He couldn't specify exactly what was strange.

Jin Chen heard this and chuckled, of course knowing what Huo Zhaoye was doubtful about.

He raised his hand, brushed over Huo Zhaoye's furrowed brow, then kissed his ear.

The warm, soft touch came and went in an instant, yet it successfully diverted most of Huo Zhaoye's attention.

"Perhaps the relationship matter has been settled, making him look happier."

Jin Chen whispered in his ear, his breath warm, "Don't think so much."

Huo Zhaoye's ears grew hot from his kiss, and hearing his gentle explanation, the doubt in his heart mostly dissipated.

"Right," Huo Zhaoye suddenly remembered something, tightened his arms around him, and whispered, "Tomorrow, let's go to the Wilderness Forest."

Jin Chen nodded in his embrace, without asking why.

As long as Huo Zhaoye wants to go, he will naturally accompany him.

Huo Zhaoye naturally has his own private thoughts; now the base is getting better, all affairs are on track, and he also wants to catch his breath a bit.

He wants to return to the Wilderness Forest, to the place where his mother rests, and tell her in person that Peace Town has become Peace Base, north and south have been reunified again, and he has fulfilled part of her expectation.

He also wants to tell her that he has found a very good person by his side, and he wishes to spend the rest of his life with that person.

Besides this, he has been extremely busy lately; various affairs, negotiations, and plans have come one after another, and he hasn't had a good alone time with Jin Chen for a long time.