Farming Games are All About Grinding

"Xiao Lai, show me how it's done once." After giving Xiao Lai a satisfied pat on the head, Han Qiwu stepped aside.

Xiao Lai nodded, its small, shiny black eyes scanning the room before shaking its head.

Han Qiwu understood.

The house didn't have a suitable setting for Xiao Lai to use its abilities.

"Then show me next time we explore the mines. Take a good rest for now." Han Qiwu handed Xiao Lai a Flame Iron Essence as a reward and gently placed it back into its nest.

The lamb leg on the grill was now fully cooked. Han Qiwu took off his shirt and dug into the juicy meat with delight.

After satisfying his hunger, a wave of sleepiness crept over him. Han Qiwu tossed the rubies he had mined today into the sell box, went to the study, flipped through *The Circus Without Horses*, and then drifted into a deep sleep.

As he slept, the corners of Han Qiwu's mouth curled upward, and his injuries began to heal rapidly.

The effects of [Mother Earth] started to manifest.

March 24th Daily Log

Clink-clink-clink-clink-clink (sound of Gold Coins scattering)

Income......9600 Gold Coins (rubies)

Farming Experience +5312

Foraging Experience +1024

Fishing Experience +4212

Combat Experience +3652

Mining Experience +2561

Character Affinity Change:

None

Current Funds: 33475 Gold Coins

Total Earnings: 479417 Gold Coins

[Congratulations, your combat skill has leveled up to Level 5]

[Combat Specialization +1]

[Your dynamic vision has improved]

[Your physical control ability has improved]

[Your recovery ability has improved]

"Clink-clink, clink-clink."

Just like yesterday, the sound that woke Han Qiwu today was once again the clattering of scattered ores.

After waking up, Han Qiwu stood by the window and took a look.

True to form, exactly 43 pieces of Flame Iron Ore had appeared in the courtyard.

"It can't go on scattering like this every day; I need to see if I can set up a conveyor belt or something at the drop-off point to automatically sort them." Han Qiwu rubbed his eyes. A morning interrupted by noise was never a complete one.

Since he was already awake, and not one to indulge in going back to sleep, Han Qiwu got up and headed to the bathroom to brush his teeth.

Looking back at his daily log, it was evident he had accomplished quite a bit yesterday—his experiences in various areas had significantly increased.

"Finally, my combat skill has leveled up! Plus, the attribute boosts are pretty decent." Han Qiwu spit out the foam in his mouth and focused his attention on the details.

To his surprise, after his physical control ability improved, the foam he spit out didn't scatter aimlessly—it could easily form a large bubble.

Moreover, as the foam floated away, Han Qiwu could sense its rupture if he concentrated hard enough.

Dynamic vision!

Terrifying!

To tell the truth, this ability couldn't have come at a better time. Last time when Han Qiwu was operating a malfunctioning Wind-and-Fire Wheel, his inadequate dynamic vision resulted in him failing to dodge the molten lava, even when he saw it.

Bliss.

As he continued examining his attributes, lines of red text appeared in Han Qiwu's vision:

[Combat Level 5 Additional Bonus: You can select one specialization from the following professions to permanently transfer to.]

[Profession: Beginner Warrior]

[Specialization - Warrior Instinct: Maximum Health increases by Combat Level ×5]

[Profession Skill: Violent Strike (Doubles the effects and probabilities of any attack for twenty seconds, increases critical hit rate by 15%, cooldown: three minutes)]

[Profession: Beginner Mage]

[Specialization - Instant Spellcasting: Instantly cast the first spell upon entering combat]

[Profession Skill: Beginner Fireball Technique (Charge for two seconds to cast a fireball with a 2×2 blast radius; maximum attack range is 10 meters. The fireball only damages creatures in the mines. At maximum range, explosion radius doubles! Power affected by weapon attack strength, cooldown: 30 seconds)]

Seeing the long-awaited combat profession attributes, Han Qiwu smiled faintly. He walked to the storage box outside and retrieved an item he had received long ago from Zack: [Profession Compatibility Potion].

The Iridium-tier potion shimmered mysteriously in the morning light, exuding an irresistible charm.

"This high-tier potion—will I ever be able to craft something like this myself?" Han Qiwu thought to himself as he opened the vial and downed its contents in one gulp.

To his surprise, the potion tasted quite pleasant—sweet and tangy.

Delicious.

[You used a Profession Compatibility Potion]

[Congratulations, you have successfully transferred to Beginner Warrior]

[You have gained the specialization - Warrior Instinct]

[You have learned the profession skill: Violent Strike]

[Congratulations, you have successfully transferred to Beginner Mage]

[You have gained the specialization - Instant Spellcasting]

[You have learned the profession skill: Beginner Fireball Technique]

As the system notifications scrolled across the screen, Han Qiwu felt strange changes in his body.

I've grown stronger!

With the boost from Warrior Instinct, his health increased by 25 points.

And as his combat level climbed, this bonus would continue to grow.

After entering the Lava Mine Layer, Han Qiwu became increasingly aware of the importance of health points.

"Good thing I can still transfer to Mage. Instant Fireball Technique—wow, just imagining it is thrilling." Han Qiwu chuckled.

His fire damage bonus, bolstered by a series of equipment, exceeded 50%, and the faster he moved, the higher the bonus. In a desperate situation, if he ran at full speed...

One fireball might rival a miniature nuclear explosion.

Who needs elaborate skills? When Fireball Technique is this powerful, isn't it enough?

After reveling in his new abilities, Han Qiwu headed to the kitchen and used the leftover lamb leg meat from the previous day to cook a lamb noodle soup, topping it with two fried eggs.

Delicious.

After eating his fill, Han Qiwu walked into the courtyard.

At the rear-left section of Jilei Mountain, a brand-new sheep barn stood quiet and serene.

The structure resembled a cattle barn, except it was about seven or eight meters taller, giving it the appearance of a mountainside resort.

Thanks to the use of over fifty-percent Osmanthus wood, the barn's exterior shared a similar color scheme with the cattle barn—it boasted a contrast of colors that gave it a distinctly stylish look, even from afar.

Standing at the doorway, Han Qiwu entered his routine naming phase.

As he glanced through the window beside the barn, he got a glimpse of its interior.

"Whoa! This is over the top!" Han Qiwu exclaimed, stealing a second look.

"I'll name it 'Heavenly Ascension Pavilion.'

[Heavenly Ascension Pavilion successfully named]

Entering the barn, Han Qiwu looked up at the towering rock walls, which stretched to a height of dozens of meters. He thought to himself, "If I don't stock this with plenty of mountain goats, I might as well not bother using it!"

The rocky walls resembled a base for rock climbing, except they were far steeper than the ones people use for practice. The few footholds on the wall didn't seem designed for humans at all.

Of course, this was a sheep barn.

"I'd like to see if these sheep can reach the heavens," Han Qiwu said jokingly.

Aside from the rock walls ideal for climbing, the sheep compartments were spacious. Each was equipped with food troughs, water basins, and hay—everything was neatly arranged and ready.

All that was missing were the sheep.

"Later, I'll go buy some goats and sheep—mountain goats and regular sheep alike—and see how they do." Han Qiwu stretched lazily and walked out of Heavenly Ascension Pavilion.

Of course, I'll need meat sheep too.

That grilled lamb leg was absolutely divine!