Reclaiming Wasteland and Farming: My Haunted Fields Are Spawning Monsters Infinitely

The wind in the north is like a knife, howling past your ears and making it hard to lift your head.

Shen Ying was wrapped in a blue silk cotton-padded jacket with a white fox fur collar, which made her face look even whiter.

She rode on the back of a donkey, swaying and rocking, until she arrived at the northern camp.

In front of the camp gate, refugees stood in twos and threes, each carrying a bowl, waiting for the mixed grain porridge distributed by the army.

At this moment, the military camp was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

When she entered the main tent, Zhou Wohu had just seen off a group of guests. He was rubbing his hands together in front of the stove and said, "Ying'er, come here quickly and warm yourself by the fire."

"Congratulations, Uncle Zhou! Congratulations, Uncle Zhou! I want to offer my congratulations to Uncle Zhou." Shen Ying curtsied.

"My dear niece, you're teasing me too."

"I'm speaking from the heart. I've already heard that Uncle Zhou repelled the barbarians, and His Majesty has issued an edict summoning Uncle Zhou to the capital. This time, you're sure to get another promotion."

Zhou Wohu stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "I've been worrying about this very matter. I haven't been to the capital to meet the Emperor for thirteen years. This time, I've finally made it back to the capital, and I can't go empty-handed. You've come at the perfect time; please give me some advice."

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the world, possessing all the wealth of the four seas. What has he not seen?"

Shen Ying stood up, took small steps, and examined the gift box prepared by Zhou Wohu.

"No wonder I saw many merchants' carriages when I came in; they were all delivering gifts to Uncle Zhou."

"That's not how it works. They know about this and want to use me to show their filial piety to His Majesty."

"They know Uncle Zhou has done a great service, so they came to share in the joy." Shen Ying raised an eyebrow and suddenly said, "Uncle Zhou even prepared radishes?"

"Um... I heard His Majesty isn't in good health... so let's give him some nourishing food."

"This is... longevity herb?" Shen Ying picked up a box of golden tobacco, as fine as cow hair, with a red silk lining underneath.

"This was sent by the Tian family. They are imperial merchants, and I can't afford to offend them," Zhou Wohu said with a smile.

Shen Ying nodded: "It smells quite nice."

"Preparing gifts for His Majesty is not easy. Too light or too heavy won't do. After much thought, we decided to prepare some special products from the North so that His Majesty can see the results of the land reclamation," Zhou Wohu said.

"Uncle Zhou, you are too modest. This time you not only drove back the barbarians, but also killed the chieftain of the Red Bone Tribe. His Majesty is happy enough to see you."

"Hahaha." Zhou Wohu laughed heartily and said, "To tell you the truth, that's why I've come to you."

"Um?"

"Do you know who the blood-clad man who killed Ulemon was?"

"It's said he was covered in blood, and his face was unrecognizable?"

"I can't tell from his appearance, but I recognized the horse he was riding," Zhou Wohu said, stroking his beard. "You personally delivered that horse to him."

Shen Ying was stunned for a moment, then thought about it and found it somewhat unbelievable. But after thinking about it carefully, she felt it made perfect sense: "So it was him. No wonder."

"This time, he has rendered a great service, and I cannot treat him poorly. So I will trouble you to go and sound him out and see what reward he wants."

A figure appeared in Shen Ying's mind: shirtless, sweat pouring down his back, holding a black iron spear... For some reason, she suddenly felt a dry mouth and throat, as if the northern wind could not extinguish the heat in her body.

……

The north wind howled outside, making the paper windows rattle incessantly.

The room was warm and cozy.

It was freezing cold, and there was no way to work, so Li Qingshan simply got some charcoal and set up an iron pot on the kang (a heated brick bed). Inside was a well-cooked white porridge, sprinkled with some meat bits.

Zhou Huwa came in from outside. He had just gone to add firewood to the kang (a heated brick bed), and there were still ice crystals on his eyebrows.

He stood by the kang (a heated brick bed), waiting for Li Qingshan's instructions.

"Come on up," Li Qingshan said.

Zhou Huwa shook his head, indicating that he could just stand on the ground.

"Can't you speak yet?" Li Qingshan asked.

"Ah ah," Zhou Huwa opened his mouth and shouted twice.

Li Qingshan knew that the problem was not physical, but psychological. The tragic deaths of his parents before his eyes that night had a huge impact on him.

I don't know if it can be adjusted back in the future.

"Come on up, I have something to tell you," Li Qingshan said.

Zhou Huwa then took off his fur coat and climbed onto the earthen bed.

The kang (heated brick bed) was burning hot, and it felt like I was sitting on a hot coal.

Li Qingshan watched him finish a bowl of hot porridge, his gaze softening: "If I were to die one day, what would you do?"

Zhou Huwa was taken aback and looked up at Li Qingshan in surprise.

"You still have to live on. This world is tough, but you still have to live on. If one day you really can't live anymore, then there's nothing you can do about it."

Zhou Huwa pointed to himself, then to Li Qingshan, and then waved his hand forcefully.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside. Li Qingshan opened the window and saw a familiar carriage parked in front of the house.

"You stay here and watch the house, I'll be right back."

Li Qingshan left the house and got into the carriage.

Inside the car, a man was waiting for him, wearing a blue silk cotton-padded jacket with a white fox fur collar, and his eyes were bright and sparkling, like charcoal balls.

The coachman raised his whip, and the carriage began to move.

When the carriage arrived at a patch of overgrown weeds, the driver had already quietly left.

Inside the train carriage, spring was in full bloom.

Shen Ying looked Li Qingshan up and down and noticed that he seemed a bit paler and had a strong back, like a piece of charcoal.

She licked her lower lip, feeling the restlessness rising within her again.

She was just thinking about how to probe Li Qingshan's thoughts when Li Qingshan, who had already put on his clothes, said, "I want to ask you for a favor."

"Beg me?" These two people calmed Shen Ying down. She picked up her clothes and covered her chest. "What can I do to help you?"

"You should know the King of the North, right? Could you arrange for me to meet him?" Li Qingshan said with a smile.

"The King of the North is practically the ruler of the North, holding a high position and great power. How could I possibly see him?" Shen Ying pushed the car window open a crack, letting in a cool breeze.

"I'm not stupid," Li Qingshan said.

Shen Ying was speechless. In the past few days, she had spent time with Li Qingshan, and apart from not revealing her real name, she had already revealed everything that needed to be revealed.

If he weren't stupid, he would naturally see something.

If he were an idiot, I wouldn't be sharing a room with him.

"Why would you want to see him?" Shen Ying blurted out.

"Of course, I want to make a good future," Li Qingshan said with a smirk. "Who wants to farm for the rest of their life?"

Looking at the person she admired, Shen Ying suddenly felt that he was somewhat unfamiliar. From childhood to adulthood, she had never lacked people who fawned over her, and she had originally thought that Li Qingshan would be different.

Her original intention for today was to promote Li Qingshan and give him a future. But now, she suddenly felt somewhat disheartened.

"I can't do it," she said coldly.

"I heard that the King of the Northern Border has performed a great service this time and is going to the capital to meet the Emperor. I don't know when he will return, so I was wondering if I could meet him before he leaves," Li Qingshan pleaded. "I am now strong and capable, as you just learned."