That night, after a hearty dinner, Han Yue returned to her room, feeling the familiar buzz of anticipation. She quickly locked the door, closed the curtains, and with a thought, entered her Space.
The moment she arrived, her breath caught in her throat.
The once-modest artificial sea had transformed.
Now, it stretched endlessly into the distance, its waters rolling with the rhythm of a true ocean. The salty breeze brushed against her cheek, carrying the scent of seafoam and life. She could even faintly hear the calls of seabirds in the air — though none were visible.
"…Did Grandpa's jade upgrade it again?" she wondered, blinking.
But no… this was something different. Something deeper.
This didn't feel like a mere upgrade in size. The space had evolved in direction — shifting from an artificial environment into something that felt genuinely alive. The temperature, the pressure of the water, even the colors of the depths... they were natural.
Her eyes lit up with curiosity.
"Could it be… a real ecosystem?" she murmured.
She stood there in silence, trying to grasp the change. It felt like the space was growing with her — not just expanding, but evolving into a living, breathing replica of the real world. No… not a replica. A piece of it.
Then a strange idea passed through her mind.
Perhaps this Space responded not just to jade, but to the natural forces of the Earth — sea, land, sky, fire, air, and more. Maybe if she gathered more of these primordial elements, something even greater would awaken.
"Hmmm… volcanoes… forests… glaciers… deserts…" Han Yue muttered to herself with a little grin. "Alright! New hoarding goal locked in!"
She whipped out her notebook and scribbled down a bold new agenda:
✔️ Collect sea and ocean energy – done!
⏳ Visit mountains and forests soon, harvest natural trees, terrain, small hills and mountain stones.
⏳ Look into dormant volcano zones… safely.
✔️ Begin deep-sea marine stocking.
⏳ Secure air/wind-related energy – maybe high-altitude peaks?
The hoarding path had just leveled up again.
With excitement building in her chest, Han Yue paced along the water's edge, taking it all in.
Now that her sea was truly alive, she needed more marine life. Not just fish absorbed during diving — but thousands of fish bred in captivity or caught in the wild.
"I'll hit the seafood market tomorrow," she said firmly. "Buy a few tons from the breeders and fishermen… let them breed in peace in here."
She grinned to herself. Her little sea kingdom would soon become a marine paradise.
After finishing her ocean inspection, she strolled further inland inside her Space. The garden patch was thriving — rows of leafy vegetables looked like they could be harvested in just a day or two.
She clapped her hands in glee. "Incredible growth speed. The black soil's effect is insane."
Next came the livestock area. She noted down mentally:
The chicken coops and animal houses would arrive tomorrow.
Fencing equipment, feed storage, and water troughs were all en route.
The livestock should be delivered within the same day.
She made a mental note to call Secretary Wen tomorrow. She needed to assign reliable internal people to enter the Space and begin farm development:
Install fencing to divide the space by animal type.
Add automated feeders, water supply, and shade areas.
Plant grazing grass across the mountain slope.
Yes. She had a mountain. A sea. A field. A forest. A hut.
Her empire was forming.
She passed by what used to be a shabby hut — but now, it had quietly transformed into a small, one-story house styled after ancient architecture. The structure looked hand-carved from aged wood, with dark timber beams, smooth stone steps, and traditional lattice windows that let in natural light.
The roof was slightly curved with old-style tiles, and delicate vine-like carvings trailed along the door frame, giving it a touch of elegance.
It was no longer just a hut—it had the calm presence of a quiet countryside residence, dignified yet warm, like something out of a historical painting.
This was her first real "home" inside the Space, and Han Yue couldn't help but slow her steps to admire it for a moment.
Inside, she had already prepared a cozy corner for her two kittens. She picked them up gently, gave them some diluted spiritual water and shredded boiled chicken, then placed them into their little nest — a large woven basket lined with soft blankets and a plush stuffed animal.
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With her tasks done, she finally exited the Space, returned to her bed, and collapsed against the pillows with a sigh of satisfaction.
Tomorrow would be another busy day — coordinating farm layout, going to the seafood market, and managing more deliveries. But for tonight, she allowed herself to close her eyes, her heart at ease.
Her world was growing. And soon, it would be unstoppable.