NCCnovel Chapter 407 Two-Person Collaboration Field
Chapter 407 Two-Person Collaboration Field
Lin Qing's expectations were put into action the following afternoon.
When Yuan Bao activated the [Dual Collaboration Field - Ecological Ark], the scene in the living room instantly changed.
The original space disappeared, replaced by a semi-transparent, vibrant, and enormous domed space.
Beneath our feet lies soft, simulated soil, and the air is filled with the moist scent of earth and the faint fragrance of grass and trees.
Countless virtual plants of various shapes and sizes, shimmering with soft light, are scattered throughout the space. Some have leaves as translucent as jade, while others have flowers that resemble crystal carvings. Vines entwine around the glowing supports, creating a dreamlike miniature ecological garden.
【Game Rules:】Little 9’s voice carries a natural rhythm. 【Players need to cooperate to cultivate the ‘Starlight Orchid’ and ‘Earth Vein Vine’ in the designated area, so that they grow healthily and eventually bloom and bear fruit.
Lin Qing is responsible for environmental fine-tuning (temperature, humidity, light wavelength, soil nutrient ratio) and plant condition diagnosis (observing leaf color and energy flow).
Yuan Bao is responsible for regional energy stability (resisting simulated pests and diseases and energy storm interference) and resource scheduling (allocating water and fertilizer and pruning redundancies).
Objective: Within the time limit, bring both plants to a 'vibrant' state and successfully produce fruit! Failure occurs if plants wither or their core energy becomes unbalanced! Countdown begins...
As soon as the game started, Lin Qing became completely absorbed in it.
Her gentle temperament is a perfect match for this ecological park that needs careful protection.
She doesn't have Yuan Baoguo's lightning-fast calculation speed, nor Yuan Bao's overall management skills, but she possesses the unique delicacy, patience, and sensitive intuition about life energy that a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner has.
Her slender fingers gently brushed across the virtual leaves, sensing the subtle energy feedback (plant status information simulated in the game) transmitted through her fingertips as if taking a pulse.
The temperature she set was warm but not dry, the humidity was moist but not humid, and the lighting was as warm as a spring afternoon.
When the tips of the leaves of a Star Orchid showed barely perceptible yellowing, she immediately adjusted the micronutrient ratio of the soil and precisely reduced the light intensity by a little bit. That subtle change was like a gentle prescription from an old Chinese medicine doctor, and the plant quickly regained its bright color.
"Sister-in-law, your skills in adjusting the environment are truly amazing!" The area Yuan Bao was in charge of had just experienced a simulated miniature "energy sandstorm," and the vines of several earth vein vines were somewhat wilted.
She quickly prepared a "vitalizing nutrient solution" and watered the plants.
“It’s like conditioning the body,” Lin Qing said, her voice gentle yet firm, as she focused intently on the virtual parameter panel in front of her. “When Yin and Yang are balanced, hot and cold are harmonized, and tonification and purging are done properly, life naturally flourishes. Bao’er, the Star Orchid on your left has some stagnant energy in its root system. How about we increase the aeration of its root area by 0.5% and add a little warm amber light?”
Following Yuan Bao's instructions, he indeed saw the light flowing smoothly through the roots of the star orchid.
Xiao Zhi, wearing glasses, watched with great interest, occasionally whispering reports: "Auntie, Auntie! That blue flower is singing! It's gurgling like a stream!" or "Auntie! That vine's energy has turned gray, is it sick?"
The two worked together seamlessly: Lin Qing took charge of internal affairs, meticulously managing the condition; Yuan Bao handled external affairs, eliminating interference.
The virtual plants thrived under their careful care. The Star Orchid unfurled its petals like stardust, while the Earth Vein Vine had thick, powerful vines that shimmered with a calm, earthy yellow halo.
As time goes on, the difficulty increases.
Simulated "wilt spores" quietly spread, attempting to erode the plant; a sudden "energy cold wave" may cause frost damage to flower buds.
"Alert! Attention to Zone B! The concentration of wilt spores is rising! I need time to prepare the 'sunlight disinfectant'!" Yuan Bao issued a warning.
"Received! I'll cover the plants in Zone B with a layer of 'vitality film' (for warmth, moisture, and prevention of spore attachment)!" Lin Qing reacted quickly, tapping on the environment panel with his fingertips. A thin, vibrant green film instantly enveloped the threatened plants, temporarily isolating them from spore attack.
When the "energy cold wave" struck, Lin Qing decisively adjusted the energy field frequency of the entire area, making it lean towards the gentle "wood" attribute, while slightly raising the core temperature, just like brewing a pot of ginger soup to dispel the cold for the plants, successfully protecting the delicate flower buds.
Finally, as the countdown ended, the two plants that were the core targets—the Star Orchid and the Earth Vein Vine—bloomed with dreamlike blue flowers, their centers resembling condensed stardust; the Earth Vein Vine produced several heavy fruits that radiated a warm, earthy yellow glow.
The entire Ark area is brimming with vitality.
[Congratulations! Eco-Ark successfully cultivated! Two-person collaboration rating: S-level!] The light screen lit up, accompanied by the fresh scent of grass and trees and a virtual rain of petals.
"Great! Aunt and Mom did it!" Xiao Zhi cheered excitedly.
Lin Qing let out a long sigh, a satisfied and serene smile on her face, as if she had just completed a relaxing treatment for both body and mind. "It was really interesting, it felt like taking care of a group of special children."
Yuan Bao also smiled and stretched his wrists: "Sister-in-law, you truly deserve the title of 'Environmental Conditioning Master'!"
【Please select your victory reward!】Little 9's voice rang out.
In Lin Qing's reward pool preview, in addition to the regular [Perception +1] point card and the space-exclusive [Soothing and Sleep-Aiding Herbal Fragrance], the option that flashes with a unique green life force also appeared:
[Mystery Blind Box Grand Prize (S-Rank Collaboration Exclusive): Upon opening, you will randomly receive a special reward related to your player traits or wishes (effect unknown).]
Looking at that option, and thinking of her husband's Stardust Core and Ash's Observation Glasses, Lin Qing's heart beat slightly faster.
Her gentle eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"I choose this one." She pointed without hesitation to the vibrant green light.
[Reward selection confirmed! Player Lin Qing has won the 'Mystery Blind Box Grand Prize'! Opening in progress...]
A small box, naturally woven from emerald green vines and exuding a fresh, grassy scent, appeared before Lin Qing.
The box is simple and natural, yet full of vibrant life.
Under the curious gaze of her family, Lin Qing, with a hint of reverence, gently opened the lid of the vine box.
What lay quietly inside was neither seeds nor herbs, nor weaving tools.
It was a needle... about twenty centimeters long, with a warm, jade-like luster throughout.
But this is not an ordinary sewing needle or acupuncture needle.
At the end of the needle, there are naturally growing rings of extremely fine wood grain, like living vines, with a soft green halo seemingly flowing slowly between the grains.
The most unique part is the needle tip, which is not a sharp metal, but a translucent material like condensed dew, which seems to contain a wisp of ever-changing, vibrant green light.
【Life-Generating Needle (Natural Harmony Version)】The notification sound of Little 9 carries a natural rhythm, 【This is formed by the condensation of natural vitality and harmony in space.】
It is neither a sharp weapon nor an ordinary needle.
Its effects: The holder can use it for weaving or embroidery (it needs to be used with ordinary silk thread). The finished product will contain an extremely faint natural harmonizing aura. Long-term contact can soothe emotions and fine-tune the rhythm of the mind and body (the effect varies from person to person and is extremely slow).
Furthermore, when focusing intently on a plant (real or virtual), it subtly enhances the clarity of perception of the plant's life state and energy flow (similar to a subtle version of plant 'inspection'), making it especially suitable for... those who seek to harmonize their mind and body and connect with nature.
"Life-Giving Needle..." Lin Qing carefully picked up the warm and smooth needle with life-giving energy wrapped around its end, feeling a strange, vibrant warmth at her fingertips.
Looking at the green light flowing within the needle tip, she seemed to see the vitality flowing through the veins of plants.
This needle perfectly matches her characteristics!
It not only echoes her perception and harmonization of life energy as a TCM practitioner (that ability to perceive plants), but also seamlessly connects with her hobbies of knitting and flower arranging (giving fabrics a natural and harmonious feel when knitting).
This is a gift that was tailor-made for her!
"What beautiful needles!" Yuan Bao exclaimed. "Holding them in my hands makes me feel calm."
"Auntie! There's a tiny green light dancing in the tip of the needle! Like filaments of light in a leaf!" Xiao Zhi could see it more clearly through his glasses.
Yuan Baoguo nodded: "The acupuncture needles have a very gentle and comfortable feel, which suits you perfectly."
Aunt Yuan smiled even more, saying, "This needle is wonderful; it looks like it's good for you. If Qing'er uses it to knit, the things she makes will surely bring good fortune!"
Lin Qing played with the Life-Giving Needle with great delight, her heart filled with surprise and emotion. She looked up at Yuan Bao, her eyes brimming with joy: "Bao'er, this reward... is so thoughtful! It seems to understand me."
Yuan Bao smiled knowingly: "Of course I understand. The space saw your heart, sister-in-law, that harmonizes all things and nourishes life. This needle is a tool to make your heart more clearly perceived and to convey it more gently."
That evening, Lin Qing did not immediately study her needles.
She sat under the warm light in the living room and took out her usual yarn and knitting tools.
She held the warm, smooth needle in her hand, as if holding a familiar yet innovative old friend, and began to weave a simple coaster.
There was no deliberate attempt to evoke anything; it was simply that as she focused intently, with tender affection for her family, she used the needle imbued with the harmonious power of nature to weave through the yarn. Satoshi curiously peered over, peering through his observer's glasses, and let out a small gasp of surprise:
"Wow! Auntie! The needle in your hand is glowing! There are green, warm threads of light running along with your thread! The little blankets you've woven (he was referring to the coasters) also have a soft glow coming out! Like...like the little grass that's just sprouting in spring!"
Lin Qing looked down at the fabric that was taking shape in her hands, which seemed to be softer and warmer than usual. She felt the subtle touch from her fingertips, as if she could communicate with the yarn itself, and a peaceful and satisfied smile appeared on her face.
This needle not only connects to the silk thread, but also seems to connect her to the gentle and harmonious power between her and nature, and with her family.
In the study, the Stardust Core emits a tranquil cosmic glow; in the living room, the Life-Giving Needle draws in the vibrant greenery of nature; on the terrace, Ash is still diligently painting the vast "sea of stars" he envisions...
In this wonderful home of space, everyone is gently illuminated by their own "mystery blind box," finding a resonance that best suits their inner selves.