Acai's Sky

After saying goodbye to the shopkeeper Gu, A Cai rushed back to the bamboo garden in Linghai Village without stopping.

As she cautiously stepped into the courtyard, she happened to meet Tong Jiayuan's eyes. However, an inexplicable feeling of guilt came over her, causing her to lower her head involuntarily, not daring to look him in the eye.

She thought to herself: Wasn't it just a little extra time in the grocery store? Why did I feel so guilty? As if I had committed some unforgivable sin! It was like a child making a mistake and confronting their parents. Bah, I'm not a child!

Tong Jiayuan noticed Ah Cai's reaction and felt rather helpless. He said unhappily, "Alright, stop dawdling and get going. We still have two dungeons at home waiting for us to set up portals. Next time you come to Linghai Village alone, you can take your time exploring!"

Hearing this, Acai couldn't help but touch the tip of her nose lightly, with a hint of embarrassment on her face.

She waved to Tong Jiaxin, then silently followed Tong Jiayuan towards the portal marked with "Taibai Village".

In a flash, the two returned to the orchard from Taibai Village. After a short rest, they once again stepped through the portal to [Xiangshui Village 3] and officially entered the dungeon world of Xiangshui Village.

Acai stood on a high place, gazing into the distance, and an intoxicating picture appeared before her eyes - the picturesque, tranquil and peaceful rural scenery of Xiangshui Village was in full view.

Surrounded by verdant mountains and clear waters, the village resembles a paradise. The golden rice paddies sway in the wind, like waves on a golden ocean.

The winding stream gurgles by, making a clear and pleasant sound of flowing water.

The ancient and simple houses are scattered among the fields in an orderly manner, and the smoke rising from the roofs adds a touch of warmth and vitality to the whole village.

Ah Cai took a deep breath of fresh air, letting the breeze gently caress her cheeks, bringing a little coolness, her heart full of positive hope.

She was immersed in the beautiful scenery and felt particularly happy and relaxed.

There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only the gifts of nature and the peaceful life created by people's hard work.

At this moment, Acai felt as if she had merged with the land and become a part of this beautiful countryside.

Tong Jiayuan looked at Ah Cai who was immersed in the charming pastoral scenery, his lips curled up slightly, he said nothing, then turned and walked towards the camp.

It took Ah Cai a long time to come back to her senses from the charming pastoral scenery. Looking at the endless rice fields, was it the rice harvest season in Xiangshui Village again?

A Cai looked at Tong Jiayuan in the distance, and ran over quickly, chasing him to the base.

As she walked along the road, Ah Cai met many villagers. They all greeted her warmly:

"Acai is back! Long time no see. You have to stay longer this time. I'll make you some more crystal rice dumplings with various fillings later!"

"Thank you, Grandma Liu! Your cooking skills are amazing, I miss you so much." Acai replied with a smile on her face.

At this time, another voice came: "Hey, Acai, I heard that you mentioned raising fish in the rice fields before. We are really doing it! We will go catch some fat fish and stew a pot of delicious fish soup for you to taste. Ha, haha!"

"Thank you, Uncle Bu! So you really started raising fish?" Acai asked in surprise.

"That's right, we've raised a lot of them! Look, the fish in the rice fields are jumping around, and even the rice is growing better than before. We're sure to have a bumper harvest." Old Man Bu shouted excitedly, his face filled with joy.

Ah Cai was also very happy and couldn't help showing her delight: "That's great! This time I must buy more of our famous Xiangshui rice."

Old Yu responded with a smile on his face, "Haha, of course! We'll talk to the village chief later. We don't have to go all the way to the county town to sell the rice this year. Let's give it all to Ah Cai!"

Ah Cai nodded with a smile, expressing her great satisfaction: "That's great, thank you folks! I will treat everyone to a sumptuous long-table banquet later!"

The old men all smiled and nodded, "That's settled then. We'll head to the village chief's house and tell him the news. Ah Cai, remember to come over later!"

Ah Cai waved goodbye to them and said, "Okay, I'll go over and see how the house is going."

Several old men gave Ah Cai a thumbs-up and praised her, saying, "Your new house is truly first-rate! It's even more impressive and luxurious than the mansions of the dignitaries in the county town! It's truly magnificent!"

Old Yu looked at Ah Cai with an expectant look in his eyes and asked, "After your house is finished, can you arrange for your craftsmen to help us rebuild a new one? Don't worry, we will cover all the expenses and will never let your hard work be in vain."

Ah Cai nodded happily and agreed, "Of course, no problem! You can first think about what kind of house you want to build!"

Then she said goodbye to several villagers and quickly caught up with Tong Jiayuan. She pointed to the wide flat land at the foot of the mountain and said, "Look, our house is almost finished! I just heard the villagers praise our house for being so beautiful!"

Tong Jiayuan looked at the bright smile on Ah Cai's face, nodded, and responded, "Yes, there are more people here, but after all, we are not building a skyscraper, just a small two-story house, so the speed will naturally be much faster."

After saying this, the two of them walked quickly towards the gate of the camp. They saw Tong Jiali already waiting at the gate to greet them.

Tong Jiali led them into the courtyard. It was a vast space, where they had built an extremely large and luxurious mansion. It had five paths, five levels of depth, and more than ten small courtyards!

Ah Cai stared with her eyes wide open, wondering how long it would take to finish the tour!

Ah Cai strolled through the courtyard, admiring the beautiful scenery of the mansion. As she walked, she discovered a small courtyard planted with many rare herbs, emitting bursts of fragrance.

"This is......"

Ah Cai walked closer to take a look out of curiosity.

Tong Jiali explained, "This is the medicine garden I prepared specially for you. It contains some herbs that you might need."

Ah Cai looked at him gratefully, feeling warm in her heart. She knew how precious these herbs were, and this thoughtful gesture touched her deeply.

Ah Cai then used the skills [Growth of All Things] and [Flourishing Flowers].

As skills unfolded infinitely, the entire house was immersed in a strong vitality.

The house has five lanes and five courtyards, and the courtyard is deep and lush. Ancient trees are towering and green, and flowers are blooming, making it look like a paradise.

Pavilions and towers are arranged in an orderly manner, and the rockery and water pond complement each other. In the garden, hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, with a riot of color and fragrance that makes people intoxicated.

In several small courtyards, there are exotic flowers, rare trees, and a dazzling array of beautiful things.

The whole house is full of vitality and vigor, showing a prosperous scene.

Afterwards, they went to the living room and sat down to talk. Tong Jiali told Ah Cai and Tong Jiayuan that the house was basically finished, with only a few details left to be dealt with.

Ah Cai excitedly expressed that she couldn't wait to see the final result. Tong Jiali smiled and said, "Don't worry, you'll be able to move into your new home soon. The bamboo garden has been moved to the back of the house."

Just then, there was a commotion outside the door. Tong Jiayuan and Tong Jiali got up and went out to check, and Ah Cai followed them.

It turned out to be some villagers who had come to visit Ah Cai, bringing some local specialties and gifts. Ah Cai and Tong Jiayuan quickly thanked them and invited them into the house for tea and chat.

Everyone was laughing and chatting happily, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Ah Cai felt the strong nostalgia for her hometown, and her heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction.