Sooner or Later, One Day

Chapter 9: Sooner or Later, One Day

As Zhao Hai transferred his attention from the Space, he realized that there was nothing to worry about. He lay down on the bed, deep in thought about the events that had brought him to this point.

Knowing that he had become a noble, Zhao Hai wasn't afraid. On Earth, he was a struggling writer, barely making enough money to get by. Life was a constant struggle. But here, he was a Noble, albeit a marginalized one. He had his own fief, even if it was a dangerous one. He had a few loyal subordinates, and with a few words, he could decide the life and death of a hundred slaves. He had his own castle, with people to serve him. Most importantly, he had the Spatial Farm. Though he didn't know where it came from, having the farm meant he didn't have to worry about food and sustenance. He could live a carefree life.

Lost in his thoughts, Zhao Hai contemplated the future development of the farm. However, he realized that it was just wishful thinking at this point. He would have to wait for the farm to develop further. But the farm had already shown signs of change. He couldn't determine yet whether it was a good or bad thing. He needed more time to reach a conclusion. In the meantime, he had to accumulate capital as quickly as possible and buy seeds from the farm. He also wanted to acquire some Spatial Water to ensure that even if the farm disappeared, he would still have a plot of land to settle down and live on.

Lost in his thoughts, Zhao Hai unexpectedly fell asleep. In his dream, he constructed a grand manor and became the lord of the estate, enjoying a life of ease and luxury. It was a beautiful dream.

While immersed in his dream, a sudden sound interrupted his reverie. "The radishes are mature. Please gather them as soon as possible," a voice announced.

Zhao Hai woke up abruptly and quickly entered the Space. He discovered that the radishes had indeed matured. They were large and protruded from the ground. Zhao Hai couldn't contain his excitement and hastily rushed to the designated area. He dug out two to three big radishes and ignored the dirt on them as he took a bite. The radish tasted sweet with a hint of spiciness, and it was absolutely delicious. Back on Earth, Zhao Hai had a particular fondness for eating radishes. Radishes there were sweet, unlike the radishes he had encountered before that were usually spicy. However, the radishes grown in the Space had an even better flavor than those on Earth.

Chewing on the radish, Zhao Hai marveled at its taste. The radish weighed at least three jin (0.5 kg), and it was straight, plump, and attractive. He couldn't help but feel happy. Holding the radish, he approached the window of the thatched-roofed hut and took out the basket that had "receive" written on it. He said loudly, "Receive!" The radishes seemed to be lifted by an invisible force from the ground and flew into the basket. However, the basket couldn't contain all of them, so Zhao Hai looked inside and noticed that the radishes had disappeared.

Before long, the entire harvest was complete. Zhao Hai stored all the radishes in the warehouse but found that the ground was covered in radish pits. He didn't sell the radishes but instead bought a bag of seeds. He ordered Xiao Tie to start tilling the soil and then planted the seeds. As soon as he finished planting, he heard a "ding" sound and received a notification, "Congratulations, you have leveled up. The system rewards you with two bags of cabbage seeds, each bag can cultivate one mu of land."

Zhao Hai grumbled, "How stingy! They only give enough seeds to cultivate one mu of land." Nevertheless, he accepted the reward and came out of the Space. Looking at the early morning sky, he saw that it was still dark in the east, just before dawn.

Realizing that Green and the others were still asleep, Zhao Hai felt a bit awkward waking them up. He sat alone in the room, gnawing on the radish he had dug from the Space. The taste was amazing, and he couldn't help but savor it. The radish weighed over three jin (0.5 kg), and he couldn't finish eating it all. Strangely, he felt a warm current flowing through his body after consuming half of it, and he felt energized and full of strength. It was as if all his fatigue had disappeared.

Surprised by this, Zhao Hai wondered if it was because of the radish. Could it be that this radish had some extraordinary properties? Or was it just his imagination? He even touched his nose, fearing that his nose might start bleeding, but it was clean, without any signs of a nosebleed.

Zhao Hai chuckled at his own foolishness. He had a tendency to let his imagination run wild, often leading to laughable situations. However, he was certain that what he had experienced was real. He felt energetic, his eyes were clear, and he had no signs of fatigue. This was definitely not normal. From Adam's memories, he knew that drinking the Water of Nothingness could make a person tired, even if they didn't study magic or battle qi. But how could eating a radish have such an effect? Was this radish some kind of ginseng?

With these thoughts in mind, Zhao Hai put the radish in the warehouse and decided to ask Green later about its properties. He checked the weather outside and saw that it was still early. The slaves were still asleep, and Zhao Hai couldn't bear the boredom of staying in the room. He decided to explore the castle.

Leaving the fort, he walked slowly, passing through a small square, and arrived at the outer defense. The structure of the outer defense was simple, with a ground made of cyan stones and rows of stone houses. Behind the stone houses was the city wall, which was quite high, reaching more than ten meters. Upon closer inspection, he found that the city wall was also thick, measuring about four meters. The city gate was made of pig iron and stood more than four meters tall. A giant iron bolt was inserted to secure the gate, and there was a mechanism to open it. The mechanism could be activated by shaking the handle on the surface, rotating the gears, and unlocking the city gate by removing the iron bolt.

Impressed by the ingenuity of the design, Zhao Hai nodded in approval. The technological advancements in this world were remarkable. Looking around, he didn't see anything unusual. The large pile of commodities that Green had purchased in the square had been cleared out; there was nothing left.

Seeing the depleted goods, Zhao Hai couldn't help but bitterly smile. It seemed that Green was not cut out for business. He had exchanged all the gold coins in his hands for these items, but they were now gone. Zhao Hai understood that Green wanted to turn this place into a secluded manor. And he was right in doing so. If it weren't for Zhao Hai's arrival, or rather Adam's arrival, it would have been impossible for anyone to survive here for long. If they had access to wealth, they would be tempted to venture out and might not live long.

Moving closer to the city gate, Zhao Hai noticed a stone staircase leading to the city wall. He decided to walk up and have a look. The city wall was made entirely of iron cyan stone, giving it a sturdy appearance. The top of the wall was slightly higher than that of the fort, and several arrow towers were built to defend the castle from all directions.

Turning around, Zhao Hai looked outside the city wall. There was a moat about five meters wide, filled with clear water that seemed to be flowing. A drawbridge made of thick iron chains spanned the moat, leading to the city gate. The bridge was about five meters wide, and its plank surface appeared new, as if it had been recently replaced.

The road outside the castle gate was a straight path leading into the distance. It was paved with stones but had not been used for a long time, as weeds grew all over it.

As Zhao Hai stood on the city wall, the rising sun cast its golden light upon him. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking heroic and majestic. He couldn't help but laugh out loud and declare, "This castle, all of it belongs to me! Although it has just started, like the rising sun, one day, I will make its light shine upon the entire land!"

Unbeknownst to Zhao Hai, Green and the others had already woken up and were standing below the city wall. They gazed up at Zhao Hai, who appeared to be bathed in golden light like a deity. Tears of excitement shimmered in their eyes.