Mingyue and Ji Shiyou spent the entire night settling the items they brought from their past world.
Neither of them felt sleepy, and they lay on top of Qingxu Terrace.
Tianzhu Peak was the highest peak in this world, the place closest to the sky.
Bathed in moonlight, Ji Shiyou suddenly became pensive.
He asked Mingyue if she understood his thoughts.
It was because he had traveled to another world and brought back nothing edible.
Apart from books, there were tools.
Tools were easy to deal with; whether for reclaiming land or rebuilding their home, they would be useful.
But the vast number of books, others likely wouldn't comprehend.
Currently, the Tianxuan Realm was facing a shortage of resources, and people were struggling to get enough to eat.
These books couldn't fill their stomachs and seemed utterly useless.
Furthermore, to purchase these books, Ji Shiyou had spent all his money.
Not a single cent was left. Because of this,
he had gone to a world of abundance but brought back no food.
The biggest problem Mingyue was currently facing was the food shortage.
Ji Shiyou feared that Mingyue might resent him,
causing a rift between them, so he wanted to explain.
Thus, he found a topic to start by asking Mingyue.
"Don't beat around the bush. I understand your actions.
We are husband and wife; how could I not know what's on your mind?
I won't blame you. Otherwise, in the past world,
I would have directly told you to exchange all the money you had for food and bring it back.
The reason I didn't stop you was because I agreed with your approach."
Mingyue smiled, looking at the cautious Ji Shiyou.
She caressed his handsome face and said with a smile,
"You truly understand! You're not just comforting me?"
Ji Shiyou turned over and sat up, saying in surprise.
He had always worried about being blamed.
But Mingyue's statement of complete understanding moved him deeply.
"I understand! History and civilization are the foundation of a world.
Culture and heritage are the roots for the continuation of a nation.
Our mission to protect this world is not just about ensuring everyone survives.
The true meaning of protection!
Is to safeguard the integrity of this world's history and allow the spirit of a nation to endure.
These books are not just words.
They record the development history of this world over tens of thousands of years.
They contain not only magnificent civilizations and the crystallization of wisdom from countless ancestors,
but also the unyielding spirit of this nation and its evolutionary journey.
Without these, even if people live,
they would be mere walking corpses, soulless.
That's why, when Baobao burned them back then,
you got so angry, didn't you?
You are far-sighted and think long-term; how could I blame you?
I know all this in my heart, which is why I agreed.
You, as an inspector of the Temporal Surveillance Department, and I returning to the past world,
to bring these things back is also a way to restore this world's history.
Because, it is our responsibility!"
Mingyue pulled Ji Shiyou back down beside her and lay down again.
Resting her head on his chest, she whispered,
"Wife, you understand me so well!
What you said is perfect, it truly expresses my inner thoughts.
I just thought, if this world loses its history and heritage,
then after our generation dies, our next generation
will not even know how brilliant the civilization of this world once was, nor how many admirable heroes there were.
If that were the case, even if this world wasn't destroyed,
what would be the difference from being destroyed?
So, I copied all the history and civilization of this world.
Not only do we need the technology within to rebuild our home,
but also when the next generation grows up, we must educate them about history.
To pass down the spirit of this world from generation to generation. This is what you just called
the true meaning of protection!"
Ji Shiyou hugged Mingyue's shoulders, his eyes shining.
"Shameless, always talking about the next generation. Do you have a next generation?"
Mingyue's face flushed slightly, and her jade-like fingers drew circles on Ji Shiyou's chest.
"We will soon!"
Ji Shiyou flipped over, pinning Mingyue beneath him.
...
The full moon in the sky shyly hid behind the clouds, and the myriad stars ceased their twinkling.
The next day, Mingyue and Ji Shiyou led everyone from the Tianxuan Realm to the foot of Tianzhu Peak.
There, the terrain was flat. It was where Bajiu and Baobao,
leading everyone, had cleared land and sown seeds.
Before them, nearly a hundred acres of land had been cultivated.
Furrows crisscrossed, like a chessboard,
neat and orderly. Mingyue nodded.
Without tools, relying only on their hands,
they had leveled such a large area of land in just a few days.
And they had done it so meticulously; it was clear they had put in effort.
No wonder Ren Jian complained; the workload was indeed not small, and everyone must be exhausted.
"Sister, look. As you instructed,
we first decomposed and absorbed the Golden Crow Fire from the soil before sowing the seeds.
For the first two days, everything was normal, and the seeds sprouted.
But after two days, they all withered one after another."
Bajiu, holding the tools brought back by Mingyue and Ji Shiyou, dug into the soil,
revealing the seeds below. He spoke listlessly.
The excitement they felt when the seeds sprouted had turned into as much disappointment now.
Looking at the seeds on the ground that had just sprouted before withering,
Mingyue couldn't discern the problem. Just as she was about to take out the Water of Life,
hoping to revive the seeds, Ming Yan'an walked out from beside her.
"Little Bajiu, don't be discouraged.
Let your godmother take a look and find the reason for the seeds withering."
Ming Yan'an stroked Bajiu's head, comforting him.
Yesterday, upon learning that Ming Yan'an was Mingyue's mother, Bajiu and Baobao had sweetly called her godmother.
Ming Yan'an, who loved children, had immediately agreed.
And she was extremely fond of these two little ones, who were like golden boy and jade girl.
Seeing Bajiu's sadness, she rushed over to comfort him.
Mingyue saw her mother walk out and paused her actions.
Her mother's discerning eyes, though not possessing offensive power,
could see through the essence of things, whether tangible or intangible.
Nothing could hide from her gaze. Even the void, which she herself couldn't see through, could be seen by her in an instant.
With her mother here, she was sure the reason for the seeds withering would be found.
Ming Yan'an steadied her mind slightly, and a purple light flickered in her eyes.
She enveloped the land before her. After a long while, the purple light dissipated.
"Mom, how is it? Did you find the reason?"
Seeing Ming Yan'an retract her discerning eyes, Mingyue ran over and asked.
There was a hint of nervousness on her face, unsure if she was worried her mother wouldn't see it,
or afraid that even if the reason was found, she couldn't solve it.
This was a matter of great importance, concerning the rice bowls and vegetable baskets of the people of the Tianxuan Realm.
"Do you underestimate your mother? I already know the reason, and it's very easy to solve."
Ming Yan'an lightly patted Mingyue's hand, signaling her to relax.
"Aunt Ming, Bodhisattva Ming, please tell me quickly! I'm dying of anxiety. Just tell me
how to grow grain, fruits, and vegetables in the fields,
and the solution. The rest, leave it to me, Ren Jian."
The impatient Ren Jian couldn't wait any longer.
He ran over, clasped his hands together, and repeatedly bowed to Ming Yan'an.
"This matter, you cannot solve.
But for Mingyue, it's as easy as pie."
Ming Yan'an smiled and looked at her daughter.