56: Chapter 56 State backing! From now on, the family name here will be Wang!

As the last piece of Rank 5 beast bone was carefully moved into the cargo hold of the Kunpeng transport plane, this operation, which could be called a "national-level restocking," finally neared its end.

The morning breeze blew by, kicking up dust on the ground.

Nalan Ruo sat on a makeshift medical stretcher, while several accompanying top-tier military doctors were nervously treating the skin tissue on her body that had necrotized due to long-term freezing at low temperatures.

Although the pain was unbearable, she did not even frown, her gaze remaining fixed on Wang Dachui, who was conversing with Director Zhao Gang not far away.

"Brother Dachui, the inventory list is out. Would you like to take a look?"

Director Zhao Gang held a thick military tablet in his hand and walked quickly to Wang Dachui, who was resting on an empty crate, his expression excited:

"After calculation, the total value of the Spirit Stones and medicinal herbs from the side hall this time, plus the Materials from the Rank 5 Beast Emperors you hunted over these past few months, is already immeasurable!"

"The specific figures are all recorded here. Every item has been cross-checked by three academicians, so it is absolutely correct."

Wang Dachui did not even glance at the tablet, just waving his hand dismissively as if swatting away a fly:

"What is there to look at? I haven't counted those pieces of junk. Since you were the ones who inventoried them, then whatever you say goes. As long as the country can use them, take them all away. Leaving them here just takes up space."

Director Zhao Gang's hands trembled as he held the tablet. He knew very well what the numbers on this screen represented: wealth enough to buy half of a second-tier city, and more importantly, the cornerstone that could make China's national power soar.

If it were anyone else, even a Saint, they would likely want to verify the ownership, yet Wang Dachui did not even lift an eyelid.

"Dachui... won't you keep some?" Director Zhao Gang couldn't help but ask, "According to the rules of the Ability User Association, you could completely withhold a portion..."

"Don't talk to me about any Association rules." Wang Dachui interrupted him, "I am Chinese, my wife is a Chinese soldier, and my children will grow up in China in the future."

"These things, if placed in the national treasury to become aircraft carriers or mechs, will protect everyone; if left in my hands, they are just a pile of rotten rocks. I can calculate that math clearly."

Director Zhao Gang took a deep breath, his eyes slightly red. He didn't say any sentimental words, just solemnly put away the tablet and gave Wang Dachui a standard military salute.

"Brother Dachui, rest assured. The country will not let honest people suffer losses, nor will it let heroes feel disheartened. This kindness, the country will remember."

"Alright, alright, don't be so serious." Wang Dachui chuckled, "Just approve a bit more milk powder money later. Three kids are expensive."

Just as he was speaking, Nalan Ruo pushed away the medical staff trying to lift her onto the plane and walked over with the support of Su Qianqian.

Although she was weak, her eyes were urgent as she looked around: "That... where is that box?"

"It's here, Senior."

General Leng Feng took out a metal box emitting a faint golden light from her backpack and handed it over: "From the moment you came out of the ice coffin, I have been keeping it safe."

Nalan Ruo took the box, letting out a sigh of relief as if she were holding her own child. She gently stroked the patterns on the lid, a complex light flashing in her eyes:

"Fortunately, it wasn't lost... This is the 'fire seed' I risked my life to bring out from the deepest part of this ruin twenty years ago—the original seeds of the ancient spiritual plants [dragon tooth rice] and [Vermilion Fruit]."

"What?!"

The few old academicians nearby almost knelt down on the spot upon hearing this.

"dragon tooth rice?! That is the legendary divine object capable of fundamentally improving human Physique!"

"Vermilion Fruit? That is a Heaven And Earth Treasure that has a probability of increasing an Awakened user's Rank!"

"Quick! Quickly put it in the special classified container! This is a priceless treasure! It must be transported back to the Academy of Sciences in the capital immediately!" One academician was so excited that he reached out to take it.

"Wait."

Nalan Ruo turned sideways to avoid the academician's hand and shook her head: "The current capital cannot grow them."

She raised her head, looking at the majestic Spiritual Qi surging beneath these ruins: "These two spiritual plants are extremely picky about their environment; they must be in a place with extremely high Spiritual Qi concentration and nourished by the True Dragon Qi to germinate."

"Back then, I brought them out intending to take them back to the capital for cultivation, but it resulted in a Spiritual Qi leak that attracted a beast tide... In the current external environment, they would undoubtedly die if taken out."

Speaking of this, Nalan Ruo turned her head, looked deeply at Wang Dachui, and then looked at the ruins:

"Or rather, the earth vein that Household Master Wang just repaired is their only home."

Wang Dachui raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

Although he had no interest in farming, those words "improving Physique" and "increasing Rank" had caught his attention. His own three little gold-devouring beasts were growing up; if he could grow these and feed them to the kids...

"Fine, since they can only be raised here, I will reluctantly take on the task."

Wang Dachui did not dawdle, taking the box directly from Nalan Ruo's hands, "However, Senior, although I know how to farm, you will have to write me a manual later on how to take care of these things."

Director Zhao Gang watched this scene, and just as he was about to say something, his encrypted satellite phone suddenly rang.

Seeing the special red number on the caller ID, Director Zhao Gang's expression instantly became extremely solemn; he immediately stood at attention and pressed the answer button.

"Greetings, Chief!"

A voice came from the other end of the phone, sounding aged but full of vigor. Although it wasn't on speakerphone, all the high-Rank Awakened users present could hear it clearly.

It was Long Zhan, the current supreme guardian of China, Elder Long.

"Little Zhao, I have seen the situation on site via satellite." Elder Long's voice carried a hint of undisguised excitement, "That girl Nalan... has suffered. You must bring her back safely."

"Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed!" Director Zhao Gang shouted.

"And Comrade Wang Dachui..." Elder Long paused, his tone filled with undisguised appreciation.

"His spirit of selfless dedication is an example for us all. Since he has given the best things to the country, the country cannot be stingy."

"Pass on my order."

Elder Long's voice suddenly became serious, carrying an air of martial vigor and battlefield authority:

"Effective immediately, the Cloud Top Palace ruins and the surrounding five hundred miles are designated as a special-grade military restricted zone!"

"The ownership and management rights of this area are fully granted to... Comrade Wang Dachui and his Family!"

"Except for those invited by Wang Dachui himself, no organization or individual, including the Ability Bureau, may enter without permission! From now on, that is his private territory!"

"Additionally, tell him that the dragon tooth rice and Vermilion Fruit concern the nation's destiny, so they must be grown well. If anyone dares to covet that place, the country will be his strongest backing!"

Once this order was issued, everyone present stood in respectful silence.

Wang Dachui listened to the voice on the phone, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned. He swallowed the dried meat in his mouth and gave a thumbs up to the northern sky.

"Thanks, Elder Long."

He did not need any grand words; these simple four words were a promise between men.

"Beep, beep, beep..." The phone hung up.

Director Zhao Gang took a deep breath, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Wang Dachui: "Did you hear that? Elder Long has directly granted this land to you. From now on, this Cloud Top Palace will truly be named Wang."

Wang Dachui weighed the seed box in his hand, turned around, and shouted to the three children:

"Did you hear that! Little ones! This mountain peak is ours from now on!"

"The Third! Stop dismantling that landing gear! Come over and do some real work!"

"Since we are going to live here for a long time and have to grow these delicate crops, we need to improve the environment. Bring out that Spirit Gathering Array you were messing with earlier and fertilize our vegetable garden!"

"Received."

The Third, Wang Ling, stood up from beside the transport plane's tire and patted the dust off her bottom.

She walked to the center of the plaza, which was beside the hole that led straight to the underground.

"Spirit Stones... are gone."

The Third spread her little hands, looking at the warehouse that had been emptied.

However, she did not care; instead, she walked with her short legs to a crack in the earth vein and gently stomped her little foot.

"Then... direct connection."

"Permission confirmed... Household Master: Wang Dachui."

"Energy: Earth vein direct supply."

"Target: Agricultural irrigation."

"Activate—[Elementary Spirit Gathering Array · Agricultural Version]!"

Following The Third's childish command, a faint humming sound arose.

There were no earth-shattering light effects, nor any sky-covering defensive shields.

It was just that the Spiritual Qi in the surrounding air began to slowly gather toward these ruins, making the air here more moist and fresh.

In the originally dry stone crevices, a few blades of wild grass turned greener at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Is that it?" Director Zhao Gang was a bit stunned, "Don't you need to set up some defensive array? This is a desolate mountain and wild ridge; what if there are some blind beasts or..."

Wang Dachui waved his hand indifferently, while secretly chuckling in his heart.

How could Director Zhao know that back when their Family first moved into this Cloud Top Palace, he had already deployed the [Nine Heavens And Ten Earths Clan Protection Array] rewarded by the System.

This array had always been in the highest level of stealth mode, usually remaining unobtrusive, and would only activate instantly when it detected a fatal threat against the Family members.

Such a trump card that could kill people in the shadows could, of course, not be revealed casually.

Therefore, he pretended to be nonchalant and said: "It's fine, as long as I can grow vegetables. As for defense..."

He clenched his fist, causing a cracking sound, and pointed to The First and The Second, who were playing with transport plane parts nearby:

"These Divine Beasts of mine are the best defensive towers. If anyone blind enough dares to come steal vegetables, it will be perfect for the children to use as teaching aids for practice."

Director Zhao Gang looked at this base, which was so simple that it almost had no defensive capability, and then looked at this Family of confident freaks, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

Indeed, for this Family, the best defense was offense.

"Alright, Director Zhao, hurry and take Senior Nalan back for treatment."

Wang Dachui waved his hand, "We are still busy clearing land for farming, so we won't keep you for a meal."

"Alright! Then I'll be waiting for your dragon tooth rice!"

Director Zhao Gang commanded the troops to board the planes quickly.

Accompanied by the roar of engines, ten Kunpeng transport planes soared into the sky, carrying the hero who had slept for twenty years, as well as the future hope of China, disappearing into the clouds.

Watching the departing fleet, Nalan Ruo looked through the porthole one last time at the ruins below.

Without the bustle of the army, it seemed somewhat empty and simple.

The so-called array was merely gathering a bit of Spiritual Qi, without even a surrounding wall, letting the wind blow through from all sides.

But for some reason, looking at the man standing on the ruins, holding his wife and children, Nalan Ruo felt that it might be the safest and most hopeful place in the whole world.

...

On the ground.

Having sent off the outsiders, Wang Dachui stretched lazily, looking at this territory that was completely his own. Although it was still a ruin, he could already see tens of thousands of acres of fertile fields in his mind.

"Little ones! Time to work!"

"The Second! Go burn the weeds in this side hall; we're having roast whole lamb tonight!"

"The Third! Stop playing with stones; plan it out for Dad: where to plant the dragon tooth rice and where to plant the Vermilion Fruit!"

"The First! Stop gnawing on those landing gear screws! Go to the back mountain and move some stones; we're building a new house!"

"Wife!"

Wang Dachui turned around, hugged Su Qianqian, and then looked at General Leng Feng, who was wiping her blade nearby, chuckling:

"The country trusts us so much, so we can't let them down. We have the land, we have the seeds, shouldn't we consider... adding a few more laborers to this new home?"

The blade in General Leng Feng's hand paused, two blushes flying across her cold, beautiful face, and she glared at him fiercely:

"Grow the crops first! Whether you can even feed the three you have now is a question!"

Su Qianqian blushed and pushed up her glasses, muttering softly: "Actually... from an ecological perspective, establishing a complete Family ecosystem does require more diverse talent..."

"Hahaha! Did you hear that! Even Qianqian agrees!"