Chapter 1916 - 1896:

Chapter 1916: Chapter 1896:

However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the river has lost a significant amount of water. It’s just that the dense fog surrounding it is so conspicuous that it’s hard to notice the water’s surface at first glance.

Of course, this applies to ordinary people and doesn’t include Mo.

Mo uses not his eyes, but his senses and consciousness to observe.

Noticing the reduced concentration of the water element on the ground—such a glaring fact that even a fool would immediately discover it.

Aside from the ground, the concentration of water elements above Luo Qianqian was also particularly eye-catching.

"Are you planning to take a bath?" Mo’s face was full of an expression that screamed ’weird’, but he couldn’t directly ask out loud... After all, if Luo Qianqian admitted it, it would be awkward, and if she got angry... even more awkward, right?

"Let’s just call this the Cloud Mist Illusion Array." Luo Qianqian’s joyful voice sounded clearly happy.

"What did you do?" Although he knew something had changed, he couldn’t deny that he was still unclear about the situation...

"The fog is too thick here; you can’t see clearly... once we walk over, you’ll understand. Let’s go." Luo Qianqian was so delighted that she walked ahead, knowing full well that Mo could keep up with her, so she didn’t mind much about these things.

Mo hurriedly followed. As he moved away from the water’s edge, he saw a cloud form above Luo Qianqian’s head at about two meters high. The cloud wasn’t very white and seemed to have accumulated quite a bit of moisture.

With Luo Qianqian and the cloud’s departure from the riverside, the white fog gradually dissipated. This concentration of white fog was almost akin to rain. After all, apart from the spots where his body contacted, the rest of the stone where Mo was sitting was damp, especially the parts not touched by clothing.

"Aren’t you worried about it getting heavier and eventually dousing you uncontrollably?" Mo couldn’t help but ask.

"In the white fog, it always feels like it’s about to press down, but now, it’s fine and doesn’t feel as oppressive as before." Luo Qianqian quickly shook her head and seriously explained, "And look, there’s no sun now, how could it evaporate so quickly?"

The moon hung high, and indeed, there was no sun.

With Luo Qianqian’s return, He Wenyu was dumbfounded. What’s she doing? A new kind of pet?

Walking cats and dogs isn’t unusual anymore, and seeing rabbits and turtles being taken for walkies is common. Even hedgehogs sometimes make appearances, but this... have you ever seen someone taking a cloud for a walk?

And without a leash, it follows above your head...

If it were daytime, it could provide shade during summer, but right now, aside from watering, it has no other use.

Of course... even for watering, you can’t ignore the fact that the cloud follows Luo Qianqian. Does watering mean you have to water yourself first? Isn’t the price for this watering a bit too high?

But clearly, that wasn’t her intent. When they reached the field, Luo Qianqian calmly walked to the side, still beside the cloud, but perfectly avoiding getting drenched herself. This also showed that the cloud wasn’t an obstinate presence that had to stick over Luo Qianqian’s head...

Seeing Luo Qianqian quickly water half of it in no time, He Wenyu muttered under her breath, "Damn!" How could she have watched the spectacle and forgotten about her own task at hand?

However, it wasn’t too bad, as the cloud was nearly vanished. She picked up the pace to avoid being thoroughly outdone.

Luo Qianqian also left with her nearly disappearing little cloud and shortly returned with a giant cloud to resume watering.

The old man watched from the side, feeling quite satisfied. At least this child knows her capabilities, doesn’t she?

Even though he got a little reminder from Mo...

"Once you’re finished, come help me..." Though she was rushing about, He Wenyu’s actions were still not as quick as Luo Qianqian’s leisurely saunter. Seeing her finish, she called out without moving, looking very aggrieved.

Why didn’t she have an easier method?

If it were enemy or friend alike, annihilating everything with herbicide would suffice, freeing her from any concerns.

But there wasn’t...

Luo Qianqian’s method was beyond her learning, and this way of ’walking a cloud’ to water ensured even distribution—sufficient to prevent flowers from dying dry or from drowning due to overwatering...

Now, not just Spiritual Herbs and Medicines but even ordinary plants are so pampered that they wither at the slightest extra sun exposure...

Sometimes, thinking about it, isn’t it just the kids who endure hardship poorly now? Even domesticated animals and plants are weak, unable to tolerate a little pressure, getting depressed from too much stress...

In the past, nobody really paid much attention to trimming flowers, yet they flourished marvelously...

Perhaps now, everything is becoming more sensitive and fragile?

Luo Qianqian glanced around, then chuckled: "Why don’t you just sprinkle some herbicide? If not, there’s pesticide, and if that doesn’t work, apply some fertilizer. Surely they’ll grow." She didn’t shy away from the old man, openly stating: "Besides, when I watered, I noticed there weren’t many weeds visible here, but there were some weeds’ leaves and seeds around the Spiritual Herbs and Medicines’ roots. This indicates it’s the soil’s problem, right? What does that have to do with the grower? You’re not getting paid, so why are you working so seriously?"

Old man: "???" Was she saying this to him? Why did it feel like she was teaching He Wenyu to slack off???

He Wenyu also wore a more speechless look on her face, then glanced at the old man, earnestly nodding: "Makes sense. Isn’t this unpaid after-sales service? Plus, I planted it correctly, but I reap no benefits. These aren’t mine, so isn’t it unreasonable for me to tire myself out?"

Luo Qianqian affirmed with a nod.

Mo stood by, caught between laughter and tears, wondering if they were planning to watch the old man jump around in a rage?

"I quit, it’s exhausting. I demand rights! No food, no drink, no accommodation, and I’m even moonlighting as the cafeteria lady, cooking meals. Who’s as pitiful as I am? Doing more than anyone, eating less than anyone else... ’Want the horse to run without feeding it’ really happens in any era!" She looked furious, as if she’d worked hard for half a year without being paid, been told the salary would be given with the year-end bonus, but then was informed the company was closing without any payout, dismissing all staff without any compensation...

He Wenyu felt like she was now like an employee laid off while demanding pay, determined to demand an explanation from the old man!