Chapter 148: Spatial Harvest

Chapter 148: Spatial Harvest

Mo Jiuya had also noticed the officials searching for someone. After explaining the situation to Mo Chuhan, he deliberately acted clueless and approached Peng Wang.

"Brother Peng, what has happened?"

The moment Peng Wang saw Mo Jiuya, he immediately associated the events of last night with him. However, upon observing Mo Jiuya's expression, it didn't seem to be the case.

Peng Wang asked doubtfully, "You really have no idea?"

Confused, Mo Jiuya responded, "Why do you ask, Brother Peng? What has happened?"

Seeing the clarity in Mo Jiuya's eyes, Peng Wang didn't detect any signs of deception. He sighed and said, "I just sent people out to gather information. It seems that last night, the painting boat Prince Heng was on caught fire on the lake, and he has gone missing. The authorities have ordered the closure of the docks and city gates until Prince Heng is found. No one is allowed to enter or leave."

Mo Jiuya knew Peng Wang was astute and might suspect him, so his main purpose in coming over was to alleviate Peng Wang's concerns.

Thus, Mo Jiuya exaggerated his expression even more.

"So, it seems we were unable to leave yesterday due to Prince Heng's arrival?"

Peng Wang closely observed Mo Jiuya's facial expressions, now convinced that the disappearance of Prince Heng had nothing to do with Mo Jiuya.

Patting Mo Jiuya's shoulder, he sighed, "Well... I hope they find Prince Heng soon, so we can resume our journey."

Seeing Peng Wang's pained and vengeful look, Mo Jiuya comforted him briefly before departing.

After a simple breakfast, Mo Jiuya also retreated into the tent for some rest.

By the afternoon, both men were fully recharged.

From inside the tent, they could hear the sisters chatting leisurely outside.

Recalling the dirt on the ground in the spatial area that still needed cleaning, He Zhiran decided to tidy up while they were occupied.

She led Mo Jiuya into the space together.

Mo Jiuya, having guessed her intention, effortlessly found his way to the bathroom, grabbed a broom, a mop, and a large bucket before joining her at the farm.

The moment he stepped into the farm, he was astounded by the scene before him.

All the crops in the soil had ripened.

He Zhiran was standing at the control panel, engaged in the harvest.

Before his eyes, the cucumbers on the vines floated up in an instant, then gracefully descended into the bamboo baskets on the ground.

They even arranged themselves neatly and orderly...

The same phenomenon occurred with all other crops. Regardless of their shape or color, they all automatically sorted themselves into the bamboo baskets in identical fashion.

There was more wonder to come: the rice grains shed their husks and effortlessly slipped into the bags...

Despite having heard He Zhiran describe the marvels of the space beforehand, witnessing it firsthand still left him utterly astounded.

He Zhiran was no exception. Standing before the console, she watched the spectacle as if it were a grand animated show.

In that moment, He Zhiran was as exhilarated as a child.

The corners of her lips curved into a wide smile, her shallow dimples seemingly brimming with joy.

Mo Jiuya turned his head and was greeted by her blossoming smile.

Despite being together for so long, this was the first time he had seen her laugh with such unadulterated happiness. Mo Jiuya found himself utterly captivated by the sight.

He Zhiran's focus was entirely on the process of reaping, and she failed to notice Mo Jiuya's presence.

With her task complete, she gazed at the neatly arranged array of food, longing to share it instantly with her family.

Unfortunately, it wouldn't be easy for these items to see the light of day.

Noticing her sudden distraction, Mo Jiuya approached and inquired gently, "What are you thinking about?"

He Zhiran pointed at the food and said, "I was wondering how I could let my family taste these delights."

Mo Jiuya, on the other hand, was more daring.

"The authorities won't release Nan Heng anytime soon since they can't find him. Let's tell Brother Peng tomorrow that we want to explore the jungle."

At this, He Zhiran's eyes lit up.

"That's a good idea. When the time comes, I'll choose some suitable food to bring back."

With Mo Jiuya as her scapegoat, she had nothing to worry about.

Using her mind, He Zhiran transported the freshly harvested food into her space. As she finished her task, she turned to see Mo Jiuya diligently cleaning the bloodstains on the ground.

She could have done this with her mind, but witnessing Mo Jiuya's earnest efforts gave her a sense of home.

Simultaneously, a harmonious scene flashed through her mind.

Rising early, she was busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast while the man took up a broom to clean the courtyard...

Though these were merely the most ordinary of days, to He Zhiran, who had never experienced familial warmth since childhood, they were incredibly appealing.

She didn't want to disrupt this scene, so she put aside her thoughts of using her mind-controlling ability.

Mo Jiuya approached his tasks with great dedication, scrubbing away at the bloodstains and dirt multiple times until he was certain that no trace of filth remained before putting away his tools.

Checking the time, it was already nearing dusk. Concerned that their family might come calling for dinner and discover something amiss, the two didn't dare linger within the space for too long.

No sooner had their figures reappeared inside the tent than they heard the voice of Sister Four calling them to dinner outside.

He Zhiran hurriedly replied and, together with Mo Jiuya, left the tent.

During their casual chat after dinner, He Zhiran noticed Fang Chuanzhou and Xie Tianhai seemingly on a prearranged mission, both heading off to find Peng Wang.

From a distance, she couldn't quite hear their conversation with Peng Wang.

All she could see was Peng Wang repeatedly waving his hands and shaking his head. In the end, he even shouted something loudly.

"Do not forget who you are."

He Zhiran exchanged glances with Mo Jiuya, both clueless about the situation.

Soon, Fang Chuanzhou and Xie Tianhai left with heads bowed.

Second Sister-in-law was also at the Xie family's residence. Upon seeing her father's return, she asked a few questions before returning with a worried expression.

While they could afford to be indifferent to others' affairs, He Zhiran couldn't ignore Second Sister-in-law's obvious distress.

"Second Sister-in-law, what has happened?"

Second Sister-in-law let out a sigh.

"The Xie and Fang families are running low on silver. Father and Uncle Fang thought of consulting Lord Peng to see if the troops could remain for a while longer. If so, they planned to send the able-bodied men in their families out to find work to earn some extra money.

As you've witnessed, their discussion proved fruitless. Lord Peng simply refused."

With recent events unfolding, He Zhiran hadn't paid much attention to the Xie and Fang families.

Upon hearing Second Sister's words, she realized that it was indeed true.

Not to mention the expenses of food and drink for both families, the journey alone had incurred significant costs for lodging in inns.

Even if we were to conserve the twenty taels of silver, there would likely be none left in the end.

The Fang family was still faring relatively well; Lady Zhao's ring remained in her possession.

Given the incident where she and Mo Jiuya fell off a cliff, and the joint effort of both families to support the Mo family against the officials, she had every justification to return the ring to the Zhao family.

But what about the Xie family?

She couldn't simply hand over the money without purpose; that would defeat her original intention, wouldn't it?