Yang Qian smiled, a smile of satisfaction at seeing his student finally understand.

"Yes, it's a seed."

He pointed to the green dot on the painting.

"A seed is planted in the soil."

"Its own form was destroyed and decomposed, but from it a more powerful life was born."

"This is the most fundamental transformation, destruction, and rebirth."

"The power of the Broken Army Star lies in breaking through the old shell and giving birth to a new self."

Su Xiaoran's eyes suddenly lit up

That's it!

It is not a desert oasis in the geographical sense, but rather the land that nurtures seeds in the sense of the evolution of life!

"So this painting depicts the moment a seed is about to sprout in the soil? The yellow represents the soil, and the green dot represents the seed's embryo?"

Su Xiaoran said excitedly.

"That's one way to understand it."

But what the Land of Light needs is not biological diagrams.

In the culture and modern history of China.

There is something that perfectly embodies the image of a seed changing the earth, bringing about real transformation and rebirth.

Su Xiaoran held her breath.

A name, and the place associated with it, appeared vividly in her mind.

Her breathing quickened slightly: "Hybrid rice..."

"right."

Hybrid rice.

Seemingly tiny seeds possess the power to change the world.

It has allowed land once shrouded in the shadow of hunger to grow into a land of hope and bountiful harvests that feed hundreds of millions of people.

It destroyed the poverty and hunger that had plagued this land for thousands of years.

This has given rise to a new era where people can have enough to eat and then pursue a better life.

This is the true meaning of the "Breaking Army" formation.

—To eliminate old problems and usher in a new era.

"So, the fourth Dragon Ball is..."

Su Xiaoran almost blurted out the name of the place.

"Hunan, Changsha"

Yang Qian uttered the name, "Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center".

That is where Academician Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice, dedicated his life.

The moment the mystery was revealed, Su Xiaoran felt a trembling excitement.

This riddle not only tests one's intelligence, but also conveys a profound sentiment and respect.

The Land of Light has once again elevated entertainment and interaction to a level of cultural tribute and spiritual resonance.

Changsha, Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center.

As night deepened, the area outside the research center was busier than usual.

A group of young people were gathered at the entrance.

They were not the first to think of the symbolism of seeds.

But in a niche, in-depth puzzle-solving community on the internet.

An anonymous post elaborated on the inference that "yellow = soil, green = seeds, and transformation and rebirth = hybrid rice".

This viewpoint spread rapidly and gained increasing acceptance.

Some of the activists rushed over immediately.

"This is it! Yellow represents the land of China, and green represents the seeds of hybrid rice!"

"Transformation, Destruction, Rebirth—Grandpa Yuan's hybrid rice destroyed hunger and gave birth to hope!"

"The Dragon Balls must be hidden in the research center. A salute to Grandpa Yuan and countless agricultural scientists!"

They explained their purpose to the staff on duty and obtained permission to enter the non-core experimental area.

The park is very large, with experimental fields, greenhouses, office buildings, exhibition halls, and laboratory buildings.

The young people excitedly and anxiously split up to search.

In the experimental field, the rice seedlings gleamed a tender green under the lamplight;

The exhibition hall showcases the arduous journey from wild rice to high-yield hybrid rice;

The office building corridors were quiet, and light shone through the laboratory windows...

They searched every corner of the public area where things might be hidden.

Beside flower beds, behind bulletin boards, under memorial plaques, next to large instrument models...

Got nothing.

"I can't find it!"

"Could we have misunderstood? Or are the Dragon Balls hidden in a more secluded place, not open to the public?"

"According to the rules of the Land of Light, treasure locations should be places accessible to the public."

"Where exactly is it?"

A junior college student named Chen Yu did not run between buildings like the others.

She stood quietly in the square in front of the main building of the research center, gazing at the statue in the center of the square.

—A bronze bust of Academician Yuan Longping.

The old man in the statue has a kind yet firm gaze, as if he is still gazing at the rice fields he loves.

Chen Yu was filled with respect.

She walked up to the statue and bowed deeply.

"Grandpa Yuan, thank you."

"I ate well today."

As she straightened up, her gaze naturally fell on the gray granite base of the statue.

The front of the base is engraved with "Yuan Longping 1930-2021" and his famous quote.

"People are like seeds; you should strive to be a good seed."

Her gaze moved downwards.

The base is not directly connected to the cement floor.

Instead, there is a green belt about 20 centimeters wide around it.

It is planted with evergreen liriope.

Right below the front of the base, in that patch of green grass.

There appears to be a small patch of soil that is slightly lighter in color than the surrounding soil.

It looks like it was recently disturbed, but then carefully covered with turf, so it's hard to notice unless you look closely.

Chen Yu's heart started racing for no apparent reason.

She crouched down and carefully brushed away the grass and loose soil in that small area.

My fingertips touched a smooth, curved surface.

Her breath hitched.

Gently dig away more soil.

A warm orange glow came into view.

Inside the transparent sphere, a bright red five-pointed star floats silently.

Dragon Ball!

One planet!

"Found it...found it!!! It's here! Under Grandpa Yuan's statue!"

Chen Yu's voice was excited.

Everyone who was still searching instantly gathered around.

Upon seeing the Dragon Ball discovered in the soil, a huge cheer erupted!

Some people immediately took photos and videos, while others were so excited that their eyes reddened.

Finding this planet, which symbolizes the beginning and hope, in this special place is of extraordinary significance.

Almost simultaneously, the official Weibo account of the Land of Light updated:

[Verification signal for the fourth Dragon Ball (One-Star) detected! Congratulations to the finder! Challenge successful!]

[Hidden Location: National Hybrid Rice Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha, Hunan Province]

[A salute to Academician Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice, and all scientists who have dedicated themselves to ensuring China's food security.]

A dream of resting in the shade under the rice plants, a dream that lasts a lifetime.

The accompanying photos show Chen Yu holding a Dragon Ball while standing in front of a statue of Yuan Longping, as well as a close-up of the Dragon Ball.

The entire internet is ablaze once again!

This time, the shock is far greater than ever before!

"Holy crap!!! We actually found it! In Changsha! At the Hybrid Rice Research Center!"

"Under Grandpa Yuan's statue! I cried... This treasure trove is so meaningful!"

"So yellow represents the soil, and green represents the seeds! Transformation and rebirth are represented by hybrid rice! My god, this puzzle design... I'm blown away!"

"The Land of Light's vision and spirit are amazing! I'm blown away!"

"The Po Jun star destroys the army of hunger and erects a monument to life! How fitting!"

"Who are the sisters who found the Dragon Balls? So observant! They even thought of the statue!"

"People in Changsha are ecstatic! We have a Dragon Ball now! And it's the most meaningful one yet!"

"This isn't a treasure hunt; it's a spiritual pilgrimage. The Land of Light, awesome!"

Trending topics.

#The Fourth Dragon Ball Has Been Found#

#Changsha Hybrid Rice Research Center#

#Salute to Academician Yuan Longping#

#OnePlanet#

#Land and Seeds#

Related topics have taken center stage.

Countless people shared, liked, and commented on it.

It expresses amazement at the puzzle design and deep remembrance and respect for Academician Yuan Longping.

Office of the Land of Light.

Yang Qian looked at the Weibo post on the screen announcing that the item had been found, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

There is a sense of relief that the puzzle has been successfully solved.

There is a sense of satisfaction in the public being able to understand and resonate with the deeper meaning behind it.

There was also the memory of the deceased old man.

And we deeply admire and praise the down-to-earth spirit he represented, which benefited all people.

"A single seed can change the world."

A good story, a good event, that's fine too.

Su Xiaoran stood aside, her heart still pounding with emotion.

She understood that the search for the fourth Dragon Ball was no longer just a game.

"Director Yang, the fifth one..."

"Um,"

Yang Qian withdrew her gaze.

"It corresponds to the fifth star of the Big Dipper—Yuheng (Lianzhen Star), which governs order, coordination, and balance."

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