Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Chapter 986 Imagine
"Has everyone forgotten Yun Qianshan and Hao Ren?" Zhong Qingyu asked. As a mid-level leader of the training base, he was very clear about this incident.

Even with the combined strength of Yun Qianshan and Hao Ren, they failed to achieve victory. Their attempt to resist was like lighting a lamp in a latrine—looking for trouble!
These people were just powerless planters; their only bargaining chip, planting ability, was utterly insignificant in front of Yuan Muxia.

Everyone was silent.

"So there's nothing we can do?"

“Perhaps we can unite with planters from other bases to resist?” Mo Yunsha said, frowning.

Zhong Qingyu shook his head. "It's no use."

"How is it useless? Most of what humans eat is provided by us planters..." Mo Yunsha said indignantly.

“We might be able to resist for a while, but the leaders of the major bases will abandon us even faster,” Zhong Qingyu said.

It would be fine if no one could develop seeds that ordinary people could grow, but if someone does develop them and the growers resist, then for the sake of human development, the leaders will have no choice but to abandon the growers.

"Sister Yunsha, I think we shouldn't go against the original planter." Zhou Tianqi couldn't help but tremble whenever he thought of that look in her eyes; it was truly terrifying!

"You're spineless! Others are taking your job and you don't even dare to fight back!" Mo Yunsha said disdainfully.

Zhou Tianqi was annoyed by the rebuke. "If you're so capable, go and say it to Yuan Muxia yourself. Let's see how she treats you!"

Zhong Qingyu frowned. "The only way right now is to talk to Yuan Muxia. She's also a planter, and I don't think she'll leave herself no way out."

The group looked at each other, wondering if this was reliable.
*
At Woye Farm, the second floor of the restaurant has undergone a dramatic transformation in just half a month. The once spacious second floor has now been divided into individual rooms, serving as a staff lounge for Woye Farm.

The largest room is Shi Jia's private office. Three walls of the office are lined with wooden shelves, except for the wall by the window.

Shi Jia took three cloth bags from the shelf.

"He Feng, take this."

Standing opposite her were three people from the Yan Dong base. Today was their departure day. Having been at the Yan Zhong base for over half a month, they had completely mastered how to cultivate seeds capable of reproduction.

"Teacher Yuan, what is this?" He Feng asked curiously as he took the cloth bag.

“Seeds.” Shi Jia pointed to the chair next to him, gesturing for them to sit down and talk.

"Seeds?" Why give them seeds? Shu Wenyue curiously reached out to take the seeds, but He Feng dodged her.

"You've probably heard about the seeds that ordinary people can grow, right?"

The three of them gasped for breath; it really was true!

“It’s true. I cultivated the seeds, but so far I’ve cultivated three kinds of seeds: cabbage, potato, and pumpkin.” Shi Jia pointed to the bag. “There are a thousand seeds of each kind inside. When you go back, you can first accelerate their growth and save the seeds, and then distribute them to ordinary people to plant.”

"The planting instructions have been sent to you."

Before the three could recover from their shock, they heard Shi Jia say that he was seeing the guests off.

Impatient, Shu Wenyue hurriedly asked, "Teacher Yuan, are we just going to give these seeds to us like this? Don't we have to pay any price? And can ordinary people plant the seeds we've cultivated?"

Hearing the familiar three-question sequence, Shi Jia smiled helplessly, "The seeds were cultivated by me, and their shape is very stable. There will be no segregation of traits. Don't worry."

"As for whether you will pay a price?" Shi Jia shook his head. "These seeds are not for you, but for the humans of Yi Mu Star, so you don't need to pay a price. Someone has already paid the price for you."

The three of them couldn't understand. Shu Wenyue wanted to ask more, but Shi Jia ruthlessly kicked her out.

Three somewhat bewildered people, their eyes vacant, walked out with unsteady steps, their minds elsewhere. "Ouch—"

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!" Shu Wenyue quickly apologized. Zhong Qingyu shook his head, "It's alright."

"Oh? You're a planter from the Yanzhong base, right? Are you here to see Teacher Yuan? Teacher Yuan is inside, go quickly." Shu Wenyue said enthusiastically, feeling guilty for bumping into someone.

"Teacher Yuan?" Zhong Qingyu was surprised, thinking that when their spiritual power awakened last time, they called him Planter Yuan.

"Yes, it's the original planter. Go quickly," Shu Wenyue explained. "Sorry, I have to go now."

Zhong Qingyu nodded, and the voices of the three people gradually faded in his ears.

Are the people from Yandong Base leaving? Well, they must have learned how to accelerate seed production after all this time.

He shook his head, gathered his thoughts, and strode toward Shi Jia's office.

"咚咚-"

"Please come in!"

"Hello, original planter!" Zhong Qingyu greeted him very politely.

"It's Brother Zhong, come and sit down." Shi Jia was still sitting at the coffee table.

Zhong Qingyu nodded and walked over to sit down. The two sat quietly and drank tea for a while.

Unable to contain his eagerness any longer, Zhong Qingyu finally asked, "Former planter, what are your plans for dealing with the planters?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Jia looked at Zhong Qingyu with surprise and said in a teasing tone, "Brother Zhong is so direct, it's a waste of all the time I spent thinking about what to say."

Zhong Qingyu felt slightly embarrassed upon hearing this. He knew that his words were indeed too direct, but they had no leverage, and any indirect or euphemistic approach would only be a waste of time.

"There's no way around it, you didn't play by the rules."

Shi Jia nodded. "I was indeed a bit anxious, but I'm glad you came to see me today instead of resorting to meaningless means."

Zhong Qingyu was taken aback upon hearing this, but then understood. Indeed, the other party possessed exceptional intelligence and had the backing of two major base commanders; what couldn't she have considered?

“But you don’t need to worry,” Shi Jia said. “There is no such thing as a useless talent, only people who don’t know how to use their abilities. Even if ordinary people can open farms outside the base in the future, planters will still be useful.”

"An ordinary person running a farm outside the base?" Zhong Qingyu's heart skipped a beat. Although the other person was using a metaphor, he inexplicably felt that she could do it.

If we really get to that point, does that mean the end of the world is over?
“Yes, it’s one of my goals.” Shi Jia nodded. “Humanity must move forward; we can’t let food hold us back.”

Zhong Qingyu was breathing heavily, his heart pounding.

"I... is there anything I can do?" Zhong Qingyu looked at Shi Jia with eager eyes.

Shi Jia felt like a piece of meat being roasted over a fire. He quickly picked up the cup and took a sip. The slightly sweet tea went down his throat, and his saliva and tea polyphenols blended together. Soon, only sweetness remained in his mouth.

Hmm, not bad. It seems I'll need to plant a few tea trees in a while.

Rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea! How can we live without tea!
Shi Jia was lost in his own thoughts, while Zhong Qingyu eagerly awaited his arrival. Even though he had awakened his superpowers and was a respected planter, he, like most people, hated the apocalypse and wished it would end sooner.

And now, he hears the hope that the end of the world is coming!
If, if he could do something about it, he would also be a hero to humanity.

"Original Planter! Can I join you? I also want to work towards ending the apocalypse!"

Shi Jia quickly adjusted to the gaze. "It's not impossible, but have you thought it through?"

"Think it through!"