Scientific Travel

After life returned to normal, the villagers worked even harder. The men cultivated more land to grow crops, while the women carefully tended to the livestock and spun clothes. The children were also busy, learning various farming techniques from the adults.

The village chief organized everyone to revise the Starstone mining plan. While mining, they also searched for veins that might contain more Starstone. Several strong young men volunteered to form an exploration team and ventured deep into the mountains to search.

By chance, the exploration team discovered a hidden cave. Upon entering, they found a faint but considerable amount of Starstones shimmering within. News reached the village, and the entire village rejoiced. This batch of Starstones was finally enough to summon the guardian spirit.

As the ceremony concluded, a soft light enveloped the fields. The guardian spirit appeared, promising to protect this land full of hope and resilience. From then on, the fields enjoyed favorable weather, abundant harvests, and healthy, robust livestock. The fields became a paradise longed for by everyone in the surrounding area, and the villagers have always maintained their diligence, bravery, unity, and love, continuing the legend of the fields.

As the village prospered, its fame spread far and wide. A wealthy merchant from a neighboring village, hearing of this, became envious and decided to sabotage it. He secretly bribed some bandits to disguise themselves as ordinary travelers and approach the village.

One day, the bandits arrived at the village. The villagers welcomed them warmly, completely unsuspecting. However, that very night, the bandits revealed their true colors, stealing star stones and destroying farmland. But the villagers did not panic. The men picked up their farm tools to fight back, while the women took their children to safety and rang the alarm bell to summon the others.

Sensing the danger threatening the countryside, the guardian spirit unleashed its power to repel the bandits. This experience taught the villagers a lesson: they could not let their guard down. They built strong fortifications around the village and became even more cautious of outsiders. Under the guardian spirit's protection, the countryside continued to thrive, and the villagers, through their wisdom and courage, ensured that this idyllic paradise would endure forever.

Years later, the village children grew into adults. Among them was a young man named A-Qiang, who was unwilling to let the village remain in a defensive posture. A-Qiang proposed forming a caravan to actively engage in trade with the outside world. Initially, the villagers were worried, fearing danger, but A-Qiang said he would carry a token bestowed by the guardian spirit for protection. After discussion, the villagers agreed. A-Qiang led the caravan on its journey. Although they encountered many difficulties, they won the favor of people from all over thanks to the villagers' high-quality homemade goods and honest business practices. As trade increased, the village's reputation extended beyond prosperity to include friendliness and peace. The wealthy merchant who had wronged the village felt deeply remorseful upon seeing its flourishing development. He personally came to apologize and brought many valuable supplies to support the village's growth. The villagers generously forgave him. From then on, the village continuously absorbed advanced agricultural techniques and cultural knowledge from the outside world, becoming even more prosperous. Children could receive better education, and the elderly enjoyed their later years in peace. The guardian spirit watched all this with satisfaction. Its power blended with the vitality of the countryside, and the countryside truly became an eternal paradise, carrying the endless happiness and dreams of the villagers.

Years later, Ah Qiang was now middle-aged. He stood at the village entrance, gazing into the distance, his heart filled with emotion. Just then, a group of young people gathered around, their eyes brimming with curiosity and anticipation.

"Uncle Qiang, is there a bigger world out there?" a boy asked.

Ah Qiang smiled and said, "Of course there are, but our rural area is just as good."

Just then, a giant bird flew in from the horizon, carrying an old man on its back. To everyone's surprise, the old man slowly landed. It turned out he was a wise man from a distant land, who had come after hearing of the wonders of the countryside.

The wise man settled in the countryside, bringing with him many plant seeds he had never seen before. The villagers eagerly tried planting them, and to their surprise, these crops adapted well and even possessed special medicinal properties.

In the idyllic school, children enthusiastically discuss new knowledge, while the elderly gather to share their health and wellness experiences. Guardian spirits occasionally appear to offer blessings.

As time went by, the harmonious beauty of the countryside attracted more and more people to settle down. The villagers warmly welcomed them, spreading the spirit of rural life. This land became increasingly prosperous, like a dazzling pearl, forever radiating the light of happiness and hope, writing its own immortal legend.

Years later, a painter came to the countryside. Deeply moved by the beauty of the countryside, he decided to capture every corner of it with his brush. He painted the hardworking villagers, the thriving crops, the joyful livestock, and the occasional guardian spirits. As these paintings circulated, they inspired even more people to yearn for the place.

To welcome the influx of residents, the villagers worked together to build more houses. They also created a special area to showcase the history and culture of the countryside, including ancient farming tools and legends of guardian spirits.

One day, a wandering healer passed through this place. Amazed by the prosperity of the countryside and the vitality of the villagers, he stayed to teach his medical skills. Children flocked to him to learn pharmacology and the art of healing.

With population growth, the allocation of resources in the village faces challenges. However, the villagers, upholding a spirit of unity and friendship, work together to find solutions. Through methods such as rationally planning arable land and sharing water resources, they ensure that everyone can live a prosperous life. The village remains like a bright pearl that never dims, continuously radiating the light of happiness and hope, steadily moving towards a better future.

As the population continued to increase, available land for building in the fields became increasingly scarce. The villagers gathered again to discuss the matter, and an elder suggested using the underground space to build cellar-style houses, which would save surface space and provide warmth in winter and coolness in summer. Everyone thought it was feasible, so they began to implement it.

Meanwhile, some young villagers came up with new ideas for water resource utilization. They developed a simple irrigation system that could precisely control water volume and reduce waste. Furthermore, they introduced crop rotation, allowing a single plot of land to produce multiple crops.

Influenced by these changes, the children formed an innovation group at school. They researched how to make the fields more productive while protecting the environment. One child proposed raising bees, which could both produce honey and help pollinate crops.

The villagers adopted the suggestion, and honey quickly became one of Tianyuan's specialties. Relying on the villagers' ever-emerging wisdom, Tianyuan successfully coped with the pressure brought by population growth, maintaining its vitality and hope, and continuing to develop in a better direction. The shining light of happiness has never been extinguished for a moment.

As the honey industry expanded, villagers began to explore the further processing of honey. Someone conceived the idea of ​​making mead, and after numerous experiments, they successfully brewed a sweet and mellow mead. This unique wine, once launched, quickly gained popularity among outsiders, bringing new wealth to the countryside.

To store more agricultural products and goods, the villagers dug large underground warehouses. The walls of the warehouses were coated with special mud, which effectively preserved the goods.

The children's innovation team didn't stop exploring. They discovered a special kind of stone in the countryside that, after being polished, emitted a soft sheen. So, the villagers began using this stone to decorate their homes, transforming the countryside into a dreamlike paradise at night.

Later, a traveling merchant brought news that the outside world was suffering from a strange disease. The village doctor and children worked together to develop a preventative medicine using local herbs. The villagers distributed the medicine free of charge to people in the surrounding areas, and the village's reputation for kindness spread even further. The village continued to thrive, and its light of happiness shone ever brighter, illuminating the hearts of every villager.

Soon after, people from the areas that received the medicinal soup sent letters of thanks and local specialties. The villagers happily accepted the gifts and shared the delicious food and interesting stories of their village with the guests.

However, this act of kindness attracted the covetous eyes of greedy people. A gang of robbers, having heard that Tian Yuan was wealthy and kind, saw an opportunity to take advantage of him. They quietly approached Tian Yuan under the cover of night.

But the fortifications in the fields and the vigilant villagers were not for show. The patrolling villagers discovered the bandits' tracks and immediately sounded the alarm. The men quickly assembled, armed themselves, and took up key positions; the women prepared stones and hot oil, and the children helped pass on the message.

The guardian spirit sensed a threat once more. This time, instead of attacking directly, it granted the villagers greater strength and courage. When the bandits attacked, the villagers fought bravely. In the end, the bandits fled in disarray.

Through this experience, the villagers of Tianyuan understood that while upholding kindness, they also needed to strengthen their own protective capabilities. They reinforced their fortifications and trained more villagers in combat skills. Tianyuan continued to develop amidst happiness and prosperity; the light of happiness was not dimmed by the danger, but rather shone even brighter and more firmly, inspiring every villager to continue creating a better life.

A few years later, the fields were hit by a rare drought. The rivers dried up, and the crops faced total crop failure. But the villagers were not discouraged. Using their accumulated knowledge of irrigation, they dug deep wells. Children also joined in, helping to transport silt. Those villagers who had studied medicine went up the mountain to find drought-resistant herbs to brew a decoction to water the seedlings.

Meanwhile, a distant tribe, ravaged by war, heard of the abundance and harmony of the countryside and sent messengers to request assistance. After discussion, the villagers of the countryside decided to send some skilled farmers to teach agricultural techniques and also donated a large quantity of grain seeds.

As the drought gradually subsided, the fields regained their vitality. New crop varieties were developed, which were more drought-resistant. The villagers shared these seeds with other regions, and the reputation of the fields once again spread far and wide.

When the villagers who went to provide assistance returned, they brought back unique handicrafts from the distant tribe. Tianyuan opened a workshop to produce distinctive handicrafts, attracting more tourists. Through continuous exchange and self-improvement, Tianyuan continues to radiate happiness and strides towards a brighter future.

The handicraft workshops in the countryside were thriving, and the villagers decided to hold a grand craft exhibition festival. On the day of the festival, tourists from all over flocked to the area. Just then, a mysterious merchant appeared in the crowd. He was dressed in magnificent clothes, but his eyes revealed a cunning nature.

This businessman saw the huge commercial potential behind the rural handicrafts and wanted to monopolize the business. He approached the village chief and offered a high price to buy out all the sales rights to the handicrafts. The village chief resolutely refused, telling him that the things of the countryside were meant to be shared by everyone.

Enraged, the merchant secretly spread rumors that the handicrafts were flawed. Suddenly, the number of tourists plummeted. But the villagers remained calm; they invited tourists to visit their workshops and learn about the purely handmade production process. Once the truth came out, the tourists condemned the merchant.

The merchant slunk away, but the village's reputation only grew stronger. Inspired by this experience, the villagers became even more dedicated to preserving their craft, constantly innovating. Children joined in, designing many novel styles. The village continues to stride confidently into the future in a harmonious and joyful atmosphere, the light of happiness forever shining upon this land full of hope.

As the children's new handicraft designs became increasingly popular, Tianyuan decided to establish a handicraft academy. The academy is led by several of the village's most skilled elders, where the children can unleash their creativity.

One day, a designer from a big city came to visit. Deeply impressed by the children's imaginative creations, he decided to stay in the countryside and collaborate with the villagers to develop a series of high-end handicrafts. These handicrafts, blending rural charm with modern aesthetics, caused a sensation in the art world upon their release.

The rural economy was greatly boosted as a result, and the villagers used their earnings to improve infrastructure. They built wide roads to facilitate the transport of goods and constructed a new library to house a wide variety of books for the villagers to read.

The guardian spirit, witnessing the transformation of the countryside, felt immense joy. It cast a spell, causing a ring of wondrous flowers and plants to grow around the field. These plants emitted a captivating fragrance, attracting countless rare birds and insects. The countryside transformed into a natural ecological paradise, drawing even more visitors. The countryside continued to flourish in harmony and joy, its light of happiness forever shining brightly, writing one wonderful story after another.

Among the many tourists was a biologist who was fascinated by the exotic flowers, plants, and rare birds and insects in the countryside. He asked the villagers if he could stay and conduct research there long-term, and they readily agreed. The biologist discovered that these plants had special medicinal value and could cure some difficult-to-treat diseases. After the news spread, more medical researchers flocked to the countryside.

The villagers seized this opportunity and established a small medical research center in the fields, combining their existing knowledge of local herbs with their studies. Children from the fields were also able to participate in some basic research and learning.