The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

C546 – Ten Consecutive Draws

The land had transformed remarkably after the upgrade, undergoing a qualitative change compared to its former state. It felt significantly heavier and denser to the touch.

​This was, after all, the heart of the city, surrounded by numerous buildings. The soil here used to be sandy, making it nearly impossible to cultivate crops that required stringent conditions without the aid of the System. Only wild grasses could eke out an existence in such an environment.

But now, the soil appeared rich and fertile, brimming with nutrients.

Su Ming crouched down, scooping up a handful of the slightly moist earth. To his surprise, he spotted an earthworm wriggling among the dirt. He blinked in astonishment; this was the first time he had encountered a living creature in the soil here.

Earthworms are beneficial to the soil, burrowing and aerating it, breaking down organic material, and enhancing its quality. The upgrade had clearly made a difference.

Eagerly, Su Ming accessed the marketplace to check out the items available. Sure enough, a Level Three seed had popped up.

Green banana!

Hmm…

The name gave Su Ming pause; it was an odd choice, though it rolled off the tongue easily enough.

​Did the banana family have such variety?

Bananas and plantains bore a resemblance, but plantain seeds were triangular and black, and the fruit itself was filled with seeds, offering a tart and astringent flavor.

Su Ming knew this from personal experience. As a child visiting relatives in the south, he had mistaken plantains for bananas, which led to an unpleasant seven-day hospital stay. That was not a story he was keen to share.

​Without hesitation, Su Ming purchased the plantain.

He redeemed it from his phone and proceeded to the warehouse to examine the seed more closely.

Huh?

It didn’t quite look like the typical seed.

Ordinary plantain seeds were tiny, just a few millimeters in length, and black. But the seed in Su Ming’s hand…

No way!

This was a banana, wasn’t it?

And such a large one at that?

Well, it was a product of the System, so further explanation seemed unnecessary.

Following his usual routine, Su Ming drove the tractor over the field, churning the soil. After preparing the ground, he planted the seed.

​It must be due to the recent upgrade, but astonishingly, an acre of land can now accommodate the planting of ten banana plants.

“Ding! The banana plant has been successfully planted! Harvest time: 72 hours!”

Only three days?

That’s not too long at all.

Upgrading certainly has its perks; not only is the growth time reduced, but the planting density has increased as well.

Quite impressive.

Su Ming clapped his hands, quite pleased with himself.

With nothing else on his agenda, Su Ming returned to his video games.

Come midnight, Su Ming, out of habit, opened the in-game shop.

Nothing of interest.

He opened the special section again, more out of routine than expectation. Su Ming wasn’t hopeful, but to his surprise, something new had actually appeared!

Damn!

The special section, usually a small black box with nothing inside, was now radiating a golden glow!

Could today’s luck be thanks to completing that mission?

Su Ming extended a trembling hand and clicked on it, and a streak of gold flashed across the screen.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, your luck is through the roof. You’ve unlocked a special item: 10 Consecutive Strikes!”

“Ding! The Host may draw the lottery 10 times. The items obtained will not exceed the Host’s Level Three status. Each draw costs 100 million!”

100 million?!

Spit!

Su Ming nearly choked on his own spit.

Is this some kind of heist?

This is outright daylight robbery!

System, you can’t be serious. Who charges a hundred million for a lottery draw? Street-side lottery tickets are two bucks a pop. If they were priced at a hundred million each, who would buy them?

[This is…]

[This is just excessive.]

Su Ming fumed silently. He had a fair amount of money, thanks to shareholder dividends, previous sales of antique jade, and the initial profits from selling bags. These revenues kept bolstering his account, which now boasted over twenty billion.

​Spending a billion wasn’t the issue.

But, what about future expenses? Higher levels mean costlier seeds, and that money should be conserved, right?

Could it be that I’ll end up so poor I’ll have to sell my car?

[Sigh…]

[What a dilemma.]

Am I the world’s first person to be considered poor with over twenty billion to my name?

The System had made it abundantly clear: you could take your chances with the draw, or not. But when faced with such an opportunity, how could you resist the temptation?

“Whatever, I’m going for the lucky draw!”

Without further ado, Su Ming clicked the mouse.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve drawn a pair of socks!”

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Su Ming leaped out of his chair.

Socks?!

Is this some kind of joke?!

What socks on earth could possibly justify this price? Even if they were crafted from gold, my hundred million could buy countless pairs!

Is this some kind of scam?

But wait, this is a product from the System. Perhaps these socks come with some unique abilities. Maybe they’ll allow me to fly once I put them on.

Or boost my speed by 500.

Yes, that must be it. I shouldn’t doubt the System just yet. I need to redeem them right away and see for myself!

He opened his computer’s inventory and there they were—a pair of socks that did indeed look out of the ordinary, lying there with gold trim, shimmering brightly.

Wow!

“They do look impressive. The System wouldn’t deceive me.”

Su Ming was quite content. He promptly clicked to redeem the socks, which materialized in his hands. He examined them from every angle.

Five minutes went by.

Then ten.

Something wasn’t adding up. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. Where was the notification sound?

What happened to the notification? Wasn’t it supposed to chime in like before, informing me of the socks’ special abilities?

Oh no!

Don’t tell me they’re just ordinary socks after all?

I can’t just give up!

Su Ming bit his lip and initiated the scan.

A pair of worn, ordinary socks.

Damn it!

Su Ming was hopping mad.

Ordinary socks would have been bad enough, but I could have accepted that. But at least give me a new pair, not some worn ones!

Without a second thought, Su Ming flung the socks to the floor. “Get out of my sight; you’re breaking my heart!”

I spent a hundred million on a pair of second-hand socks. I must be out of my mind!

Su Ming gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. No, this was just the first attempt. I’ll try again.

As the old saying goes, the best things come to those who wait. The real stars make their entrance at the end. Like a mouse with a shovel, the big reveal is yet to come.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve won a pair of pink socks!”

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve won a pair of Hello Kitty socks!”

……

Su Ming went for a five-draw streak.

And the result?

It was all socks.

Hello Kitty, pink socks – they might sound adorable, but seriously, what good are they? Aren’t they just socks after all?!

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