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Chapter 270 Stoca, [Bull and Horse] at its peak! (3K)
In the living room, Tang Yiping rested his chin on his hand, looking at the flowerpot in the center of the room.

"Why hasn't it grown yet?"

This was the tenth time Tang Yiping had asked this question.

Stoka sat opposite him, looking at him with a somewhat speechless expression.

You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?
As a very patient programmer, Tang Yiping, being a farmer, has absolutely no patience.

Even if you plant a flower, it's impossible for it to grow this quickly.

Doesn't that require watering and planting flowers, which takes ten days to half a month?
"Why don't we water it a little more? It must be because we don't have enough water," Tang Yiping said, picking up the watering can next to him.

Stoka really wanted to ask Tang Yiping.

Dear Mr. Li Ke Boren and Mr. Pingzi, have you ever grown anything in your life?

Someone like you, still hoping to cultivate the "Original Dust Mother Tree"?
How many handfuls do you want to plant?
It won't be the only thing that sustains you in this lifetime; it'll be yourself, right?

"It seems the method is wrong." Tang Yiping stared at the flowerpot and said, "It must be because ordinary soil can't grow it; it needs fertilizer... Hmm... Where did that [Mother Tree of Primordial Dust] on the 41st floor grow from?"

Stoka: "Huh?"

What should I do? Is this a question directed at me?
How to do?
Should I answer?

I do know where the [Original Dust Mother Tree] grew from, and I also know what's inside the warehouse, but I can't say!

But if I, as a "cow or horse," don't answer, would I still be a qualified cow or horse?
Fortunately, Tang Yiping wasn't actually asking him. Tang Yiping frowned and began to ponder, "And about the warehouse, why did Lola say there was a giant beast's corpse inside? If [Dust of Primordial Silence] is a weak entity that has undergone stripping, decomposition, and return to silence, what kinds of fertilizer might it need? Is negative entropy flow also one of its fertilizers? As for the mother tree, does it absolutely need a dammed lake of negative entropy? How is a dammed lake of negative entropy formed? Hmm, it needs the corpse of a very powerful giant beast..."

Stoka felt that he was too superficial. Lord Li Ke Boren's thoughts were so profound and meticulous. In such a short time, he had already deduced so much information.

A moment later, Tang Yiping waved his hand: "Let's go!"

Another hour later, Tang Yiping returned with ten flowerpots, planted the [Dust of Original Silence] in each one, watered each one, and then watched them closely.

After a while, he watered it again.

Stoka: "..."

This is the result of your careful consideration.

Stoka felt that Tang Yiping was lucky to have survived his life.

You're just trying to satisfy your own urge to water the plants, aren't you!
"Alright..." Tang Yiping sighed when he realized that these [Dust of Primordial Silence] really wouldn't sprout.

"Okay, the experimental control group is ready. Now we can add different fertilizers to it!"

“Fertilizer…fertilizer…” Tang Yiping looked at Stoka.

"Woo-chih?"

You said you wanted fertilizer, so why are you looking at me?
Tang Yiping was still looking at Stoka.

"Wooji!"

Stoka suddenly shivered.

What are you doing? I'm not fertilizer!
For a fleeting moment, Stoka felt that Tang Yiping had actually seen through him.

That being said, if one were to kill their own true form and bury it in a flowerpot, the Mother Tree of the Dust of Silence would definitely grow, thus ensuring the safety of Lord Hirako's residence.

Hmm, as a mere ox or horse, now is the time for me to sacrifice myself for Lord Hirako! What does it matter if I'm killed? As long as Lord Hirako is safe, I should give my life!

This is the meaning of "oxen and horses"!
But it's really difficult for my own body to get here. How can I get the coordinates of this place?

Stoka began to consider the practical feasibility of this.

Stoka looked at Tang Yiping, and Tang Yiping looked at Stoka. The two remained silent.

After a while...

“As expected, this was still too much… Never mind, let’s move on to the next plan! Lola!” Tang Yiping turned the wheelchair handle and called out to the door.

Stoka shuddered.

What? What was I thinking just now?
Have I really turned into a beast of burden?

Stokka felt a chill run through her entire body.

The C-rank skill 【Bull and Horse】is terrifying!
If Lord Hirako had given the order just now, I really would have... given myself without hesitation!

What's even more terrifying is that I didn't even realize something was wrong with it.

After all, if it's for Lord Hirako...

As oxen and horses to Lord Hirako, we serve him with our strength while alive, and with our bodies while dead...

But if I die, I won't be able to contribute to Lord Hirako. Lord Hirako has no idea how complicated the situation around him is. If the terrorist elimination team finds out and comes back, Lord Hirako will be doomed!
Why don't you go back and ask your dad if he's tired of living? If he is...

Stokka began to consider the feasibility of Plan B.

—You have grasped the true meaning of [Ox and Horse], learned the C-level survival skill [Ox and Horse], and are currently at level E.

Stoka was startled awake again, shivering once more. Damn, the [Bull and Horse] skill is too weird!

Tang Yiping opened the door, and Lola was lying lazily on the doormat outside Tang Yiping's door with her back to the door, clearly very satisfied with her "living room".

Upon hearing Tang Yiping's voice, Lola turned her head from the outside, turning it 270 degrees to look at Tang Yiping.

Tang Yiping looked at her posture.

No, how do you manage to look so pitiful and even a little arrogant while lying on the mat?
"Lola, should we go check the warehouse and see if the door is open?"

“But I don’t have much of the corrupting energy yet, it might be dangerous inside…” Lola didn’t seem too keen on going and changed her position.

"Let's go check out the situation and make some preparations in advance. Also, I want to go in myself."

"I don't take on newbies." Lola changed her posture again, arching her back haughtily.

Tang Yiping thought for a moment, then clapped his hands.

A few glittering specks of [Original Dust] were swatted away from between his fingers, and Lola screamed and pounced on them:
"Get rich! Get rich! Get rich!"

"Are you going or not?" Tang Yiping asked.

He exudes the arrogance of a wealthy and powerful tycoon, looking down on all others.

……

Lin Jiaqiang, wearing a blue vest, rode an electric bike through a narrow alley and stopped in front of a rather old shop.

Today was his first day of work. He received an electric scooter and a blue vest, as well as a high-capacity power bank provided by the company. He then installed an app on his phone to receive tasks and submit information, and officially started working as a map data collector at Precision Dimension Technology Company.

Today is his first day on the job, and he still has a lot to learn.

He opened the "Precise Dimensions" map data collection system.

This is software developed by his current company, "Precision Dimensions," a map acquisition system specifically designed for companies that require high-precision maps, and it boasts many advanced features.

In addition to its map data collection system, Precision Dimensions also provides map software companies and autonomous driving companies with more precise map data. These are Precision Dimensions' two main sources of revenue.

Of course, even the most advanced software still needs people to operate it and verify the information.

He first took a picture of the storefront information, then checked the location, and then got out of the car to ask for the shop owner's contact information.

After finishing the updates, Lin Jiaqiang got on his bike and prepared to leave, when he saw a food delivery guy waiting for his meal outside.

"Hey bro, what kind of delivery service are you running?" the delivery guy asked curiously. "Are there a lot of subsidies? How much can you earn in a month?"

"Uh... this isn't food delivery, we're doing map information collection."

This wasn't the first time he'd been asked this question.

Hearing that he only earns so little money after a long day at his job, the delivery driver asked doubtfully, "You might as well be delivering food. Why don't you do that? The subsidies are much better now. And you can even treat yourself to a meal sometimes..."

Lin Jiaqiang smiled wryly. How could he tell the delivery driver that he didn't even own an electric scooter?

Fortunately, I'm finally getting back on track.

After working hard for half a day, Lin Jiaqiang felt that he had completed about half of the task and decided to find a place to have lunch.

Instinctively, he found an OIFU vending machine.

Although the company gave him an advance of 1000 yuan for living expenses considering his actual situation, Lin Jiaqiang still wanted to use these things to make do with a few meals because he was too poor now and wanted to spend as little money as possible.

After switching the phone's app to OIFU, Tang Yiping discovered that the vending machine was empty.

At first, he didn't think much of it, just glanced at the map, and planned to find another vending machine nearby.

The second vending machine was opened, but the inventory still showed 0.

The third vending machine did have some stock left. He took out his phone, intending to click to retrieve something, but then he stopped.

He opened OIFU's map interface and found that most of the nearby vending machines had already shown zero stock. Even the remaining vending machines had little stock left, not to mention that many of the food items might have spoiled, making the actual stock even less.

He really wanted to save money, but he simply couldn't compete with others who needed the inventory more.

After thinking about it for a while, he finally bought a bottle of water and a few steamed buns, and squatted down by the roadside near the vending machine to eat them.

How to do?
What happens to others if OIFU runs out of stock?
Not everyone in this world is as lucky as I am, with someone to help them.

What should be done about those people?
I have to do something.

But what can I do?

At this moment, Lin Jiaqiang felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Although he was insignificant, he wanted to help others and change the world.

But there was nothing he could do.

(End of this chapter)