73: Zero-yuan shopping campaign

Lin Mo and Gu Zhixia exchanged glances, both seeing an uncontrollable excitement in each other's mech sensors.

"The titan mech comes with a 10 cubic meter storage space," Lin Mo's voice came through the internal comms. "Prioritize small, high-value items."

"Understood," Gu Zhixia nodded. "Splitting up will be most efficient."

No sooner had she spoken than the two mechs sped off in different directions.

Gu Zhixia piloted her mech directly towards the row of massive warehouses at the edge of the farm. Pushing open the door of the first warehouse, the sight inside made her breath catch.

Sacks of flour and rice, neatly stacked, formed mountains, and beside them were crates of fresh-smelling fruits and vegetables. However, her gaze was soon drawn to the items on the shelves on the other side.

Those were sacks of seeds emitting faint glows of different colors. She casually picked up a sack, and a system prompt immediately popped up.

"Enhanced Wheat Seeds (Blue)"

"Effect: Yield increased by 300%, maturation cycle shortened by 50%"

"Can obtain high nutritional value grain after planting"

"We're rich," Gu Zhixia murmured to herself. With limited storage space, she decisively abandoned the bulky ordinary grains, and her mech's arms began rapidly moving the higher-value seeds.

Enhanced corn, improved potatoes, high-yield soybeans... each one was a rare variety absolutely unobtainable in the outside world. In a corner, she even discovered several seed packets labeled "Experimental Product."

"Mutated Tomato Seeds (Purple)"

"Effect: Fruit has a slight healing effect, can restore a small amount of Life"

"Shining Apple Seeds (Purple)"

"Effect: Fruit can provide a temporary agility attribute bonus"

Each of these items was priceless.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the farm, Lin Mo had already charged directly into the cozy wooden house.

In the kitchen, various seasonings were neatly arranged on the spice rack. He unceremoniously swept them all away. Sea salt, pepper, chili powder... and even some strange-smelling seasoning bottles he had never seen before.

"Dragon's Breath Chili Powder (Blue)"

"Effect: After consumption, can increase fire resistance for 30 minutes"

The refrigerator made his eyes light up even more, with beautifully packaged frozen meats displayed like works of art.

"marbled beef (Blue)"

"Giant Whale Steak (Blue)"

"Deep Sea Tuna (Purple)"

In the corner of the pantry, he also found a mountain of bottled mineral water, and he unhesitatingly packed away more than half of it.

After clearing the kitchen, Lin Mo rushed to the living area. In the independent bathroom, brand new toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and even several large packs of toilet paper—these inconspicuous daily necessities now seemed incredibly precious. In a storage cabinet, he even found a box of high-end red wine.

"Estate Vintage (Blue)"

"Effect: After drinking, can increase mental attributes and gain a short-term luck bonus"

On the bookshelves in the study, various skill books were displayed.

"Advanced Cooking Techniques"

"Farm Management Guide"

"Crop Cultivation Secrets"

These books were simply a godsend for the farm Life they were about to begin.

"Countdown: 02:33"

Time passed quickly, and Lin Mo seized the opportunity to stuff all valuable items into his storage space.

Just as he was about to leave, footsteps came from the other end of the corridor.

A tall, middle-aged man in simple work clothes was slowly walking towards him. The man's face held a gentle smile, but in his eyes, an unfathomable light flickered.

"Young man, what are you doing?"

The farm owner's voice was calm, but Lin Mo could feel that the temperature in the air seemed to drop by several degrees at that instant.

Lin Mo remembered the system's warning.

"Warning: Do not attack the Estate Owner, otherwise it will trigger unpredictable consequences."

But the system didn't say he couldn't talk to him. However, Lin Mo was always cautious; since the system had specifically warned him, it meant this farm owner was definitely not someone to mess with.

He did not answer, but merely controlled his mech and turned to leave without hesitation.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Heavy footsteps echoed in the wooden house, and the entire house trembled slightly.

The farm owner stood rooted to the spot, watching Lin Mo's mech hurriedly leave, the smile on his face gradually becoming eerie.

"What interesting guests," he murmured softly. "However, rules are rules."

Lin Mo rushed out of the wooden house and immediately called Gu Zhixia on the communication channel.

"Zhi Xia, retreat! Retreat immediately!"

"Received!" Gu Zhixia's response was quick. "I'm almost done here too!"

The two mechs rendezvoused in the center of the farm, with only one minute left on the countdown.

"How was the haul?" Lin Mo asked.

"A full load," Gu Zhixia's voice held unconcealed excitement. "All sorts of rare seeds, and even some farming tools we've never seen before. What about you?"

"Seasonings, meats, daily necessities, and books," Lin Mo glanced at the countdown. "Enough to last us a long time."

"Countdown: 00:30"

Just then, at the entrance of the wooden house, the farm owner slowly walked out.

He still maintained that gentle smile, but both Lin Mo and Gu Zhixia could feel that the surrounding air was becoming increasingly oppressive.

"Guests, did you have fun?" The farm owner's voice echoed over the silent farm.

The two did not answer, merely waiting quietly for the teleportation to arrive.

"Countdown: 00:10"

"00:09"

"00:08"

The farm owner's smile began to grow increasingly eerie.

"00:05"

"00:04"

"00:03"

"00:02"

"00:01"

A flash of light.

The scene before them reverted to the scorched Glass Island.

"Damn it," Lin Mo disconnected from the mech and stepped out of the cockpit. "That farm owner is definitely no good."

"I felt it too," Gu Zhixia also stepped out of her mech. "In those last few seconds, I felt a very strong malice."

The two exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of relief in the other's eyes.

Thankfully, they had followed the rules and not attacked proactively.

"However, this trip was definitely a huge profit."