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Chapter 408
Chapter 408
Chapter 408 - The Pumpkin Is Ripe
Lee Zhanmu's incident was merely a minor episode for those in the house.
The remainder of the time was spent in light-hearted conversation and laughter.
Later, everyone shared a meal together before heading their separate ways.
Before departing, they each bid farewell to Mr. Su.
Their gestures left the old man torn between laughter and tears, as he mused, “Whose birthday is it really, Su Ming's or mine? Next time I won't invite Su Ming to my birthday. He's stolen the show.”
Naturally, he was only jesting.
By the time Su Ming got home, night had fallen.
He parked his car in the garage and quickly made his way to the fields.
The pumpkins were ready for harvest.
What would he find this time?
He adeptly opened the gate and stepped into the yard.
After closing the gate behind him, he eagerly headed for the fields.
He had cultivated six acres of pumpkins—there had to be something worthwhile.
As Su Ming entered, he said a silent prayer and took a closer look.
The pumpkins were quite peculiar.
It's common knowledge that there are numerous varieties of pumpkins.
Typically, they're round and yellow, resembling a large pie or a sphere.
But in Su Ming's plot, the vines were a vibrant green, and instead of pumpkins, there were bubbles.
These were the kind of bubbles that children love to blow in parks on weekends.
The bubbles weren't large, roughly the size of an apple, and they shimmered with a rainbow of colors in the light.
A faint red glow on the bubble's surface obscured the contents.
What could this be?
Filled with curiosity, Su Ming approached.
He crouched down and gently prodded the bubble with his finger.
The bubbles were soft and surprisingly warm.
Su Ming could even see wisps of steam rising from them.
The deep autumn nights had grown chilly, necessitating warm clothing.
Yet these bubbles were radiating heat, indicating something warm inside.
Su Ming grinned to himself, thinking, “This is the first time I've ever harvested such a thing. Whatever's inside must be incredibly useful.”
He carefully tugged at a bubble, and it remained intact.
Su Ming examined it in his hand; it was slightly heavy.
He gave it a gentle shake, but it remained still.
Su Ming squeezed it gently with his hand.
It remained intact, a testament to its impressive elasticity.
Next, Su Ming jabbed it with his fingertip.
The bubble emitted a faint pop.
A dazzling red light flared.
Su Ming quickly shut his eyes.
After a moment, he cautiously opened them again.
Floating above his palm was a tiny red bead.
“Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the Cold-dispelling Bead. When worn, it will shield you from the cold. Regardless of the temperature, the Cold-dispelling Bead will provide the warmest and most comfortable experience. You could even run naked in freezing weather and still feel as cozy as if it were spring, without feeling the slightest chill.”
Su Ming mused, “This is a great item. With this, I won't fear the cold in winter. No need for bulky cotton clothes; I could get by with just shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops.”
Indeed.
“But, System, can you be a bit more professional? What's this about running naked? Why would I do that in winter? Given my good looks and dashing appearance, not to mention my perfectly sculpted muscles, it would be a total waste to go unclothed and let others gawk for free. You should at least charge admission. Say, one point for a glance.”
“The System has noted the Host's desire and will consider it when deciding whether to initiate a mission.”
While Su Ming pondered, a prompt sounded in his mind.
He quickly interjected to stop the System.
He protested, “System, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? I'm always hoping to level up quickly and cultivate excellent items, but you ignore those requests. Why do you jump at the chance to issue a mission the moment I think of something like this?”
“If you actually issue this mission, are you saying I should accept it? Of course, I might consider it if the points are right.”
Hearing the System's familiar tone, Su Ming immediately cut it off.
In a rush, he extracted another bead, another Cold-dispelling Bead.
Su Ming noted that the bubble only floated and glowed red during the first minute after being revealed.
After that minute, it transformed into a normal red bead, indistinguishable from an actual ruby, with no apparent abnormalities.
Six acres of land could yield six hundred pumpkins.
This also meant that Su Ming could collect six hundred beads.
Su Ming thought to himself, “Not too shabby.”
He grabbed a bag from the villa and started to gather the pumpkins.
He soon noticed something unusual about the bubbles.
The previous bubbles had a reddish glow.
But this bubble looked as if it had ripples of water flowing across its surface.
It was even dripping water.
The droplets vanished upon hitting the ground.
Could this bead be different from the others?
Su Ming quickly reached out, took a bead into his hand, and examined it closely.
Holding this bubble felt like grasping a sphere of water: an extraordinary sensation.
He poked the bubble with his finger, and inside was a drop of water.
But it swiftly transformed into a bead and landed in Su Ming's palm.
Upon closer inspection, he noticed a water droplet pattern at the center of the bead.
The System announced, “Host, congratulations on acquiring the Water Repellent Bead. When worn, it creates a thin protective film over your body. In the event of drowning, this film will keep water away from your body, preventing you from drowning! However, be cautious. The Water Repellent Bead can only separate you from water, not resist the force of its flow!”
Hearing this, Su Ming mused, “A Water Repellent Bead? Quite impressive.”
Even though it couldn't counteract the force of moving water, it would significantly improve his odds of surviving a drowning incident, which often occur in calm waters where people are likely to swim and potentially drown.
Yet, in the face of a sudden flood or if someone with suicidal intent deliberately jumps into turbulent waters, the Water Repellent Bead might not be very effective.
Regardless, the Water Repellent Bead was a formidable item.
Something then occurred to Su Ming.
He picked up the Cold-dispelling Bead and scrutinized it under the light.
Indeed, at its center was the image of a tiny flame.
Su Ming pondered, “So this is a second type of bead. I wonder if there are more varieties out there?”
Su Ming's interest was piqued.
He wasted no time and hastened his collection of the beads.
Before long, the third type of bead made its appearance.
This bead was encased in a layer of frost, with snowflakes tumbling from within.
It was the Heat-dispelling Bead, designed to counteract the effects of the Cold-dispelling Bead.
In sweltering climates, anyone wearing the Heat-dispelling Bead would feel a refreshing coolness, as if standing in the breeze of an air conditioner.
A curious thought struck Su Ming: “What would happen if I took this bead to the surface of the sun?”
He chuckled and shook his head, dismissing the fanciful idea.
He resumed his diligent gathering of the beads.
Ultimately, he amassed six different types of beads.
Each acre yielded a unique variety of bead.
The collection comprised the Cold-dispelling Bead, Water Repellent Bead, Heat-dispelling Bead, Fire Repellent Bead, Mosquito Repellent Bead, and Fragrant Bead.
The Fire Repellent Bead could create a protective film between fire and flesh, shielding one from the heat and burns. However, it couldn't protect against injuries caused by falling debris in a fire.
Nonetheless, the Fire Repellent Bead was impressive.
With the Mosquito Repellent Bead on his person, he could fend off mosquito bites, and even cockroaches, centipedes, and snakes would give him a wide berth.
Su Ming already possessed this ability.
The Fragrant Bead, crafted from a unique material, emitted a subtle scent. It was gentle and not overpowering, perfect for alleviating fatigue during work.
Moreover, the Fragrant Bead had the added benefit of inducing a quick and restful sleep.
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