The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

C613 – The Cigar Dog Is Embroidered

​”It’s not what you think,” Su Ming quickly clarified.

“Wow! Xiao Qing, you look absolutely gorgeous!”

In a flash, Xiao Ke’er tossed her bag aside, paying no attention to Su Ming, and eagerly approached to shake hands and chat with Xiao Qing.

Su Ming stood off to the side, visibly frustrated.

That was a quick turnaround!

I nearly threw my back out!

​”We’re going to hit the shops. You just stay home,” Xiao Ke’er said cheerfully after a brief exchange, then whisked Xiao Qing away without further ado.

​Su Ming, seated on the couch and half-watching TV, sighed in resignation.

Fine, off you go.

I might as well check on the breeding zone.

The cigar dogs should be…

Mature?

That’s not quite the right word.

But no better term comes to mind.

Time to send them on their way!

As the pair left the house, Su Ming cracked a smile and headed for the breeding zone.

Thanks to Little Green, Su Ming’s AI, he could tap into all of its sensory inputs.

With Little Qing around, there was no chance of Xiao Ke’er making an unexpected return. And if she did, Su Ming would be forewarned.

He swung open the door to the breeding zone.

Whoa!

The place was so smoky he could barely see!

He quickly opened several windows and cranked up the air conditioning. After some time, visibility improved.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Su Ming approached a curious sight, bending down for a closer look.

​What on earth?

They were supposed to be raising burning cigars.

But now…

They had transformed?

​The dogs were gone, replaced by bamboo tubes with four legs and a tail, scuttling about.

​What in the world?

Puzzled, Su Ming opened another door and stepped through. The bamboo tubes seemed overjoyed at his presence and scampered up to him.

​He picked one up, examining its limbs and tail. In an instant, it reverted to a plain, utterly ordinary bamboo tube.

Tapping on it, he found it hollow and empty, even when shaken.

The bamboo tube was sealed tightly on all sides.@@novelbin@@

Su Ming paused to think, glanced around, and noticed a screwdriver he had previously placed by the wall. He walked over, grabbed the screwdriver, and forcefully jabbed it into the side of the bamboo tube.

“Crack!”

A sharp sound echoed as the side of the tube shattered with less resistance than Su Ming had anticipated.

Quickly setting the screwdriver aside, Su Ming reached in.

“Hmm?”

He felt something inside and hesitated. It was soft, slightly silky, and cool to the touch…

Not a snake, but something layered…

What was this?

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained top-quality embroidery!”

A notification suddenly echoed in Su Ming’s mind, this time a brief message with no further details.

​Embroidery?

Su Ming was momentarily taken aback. He hastily pulled out the object and inspected it closely, discovering it was a handkerchief.

It wasn’t large, just about the size of eight of his hands, and it was indeed embroidered, featuring a pair of mandarin ducks.

But the craftsmanship…

The embroidery was truly top-notch. Even without expertise, Su Ming could see that this was an extraordinary piece!

Turning it over, he saw an old man fishing on the reverse side.

“Holy smokes! Double-sided embroidery?!”

Su Ming was shocked, then filled with awe. Single-sided embroidery was challenging enough, but double-sided took it to a whole new level, representing the pinnacle of the embroidery world!

What stood out was not just the complexity of the embroidery; the figures were incredibly lifelike, particularly the little bird that seemed ready to take flight.

The embroidery patterns were typically exquisite, with intricate designs and nimble stitching. Upon closer examination, you could hardly notice the threads, making it appear more like a painting.

Embroidery came in many styles, some understated and elegant, others vibrant and colorful.

But regardless, the technique was what truly mattered!

Su Ming had seen several embroideries before.

They were indeed impressive, with masterful technique, especially the 22-meter long Qing Ming River Scene at the museum in the capital, which stood as the zenith of embroidery craftsmanship!

The auction price for this particular piece of embroidery reportedly soared into the tens of millions. Yet, the embroidery in Su Ming’s hands was something else entirely. The handkerchief alone was incredibly soft to the touch, suggesting it was crafted from the finest silk. Held up to the sunlight, it possessed a translucent, crystalline quality, almost as if it wasn’t woven from thread at all, but rather like a sheet of paper. The stitching was so densely packed that it seemed beyond the capabilities of even the most advanced modern machinery. But that was just the beginning.

The design itself was breathtakingly lifelike, with a bird that appeared to soar across the sky, its eyes brimming with a lifelike spirit. Su Ming was mesmerized by the embroidery, blinking in astonishment as he realized he had been drawn into the beauty of the pattern, a beauty so profound it bordered on the unbelievable.

Eager to explore further, Su Ming discovered that the other pieces were also embroidered, each with a unique design. “Something’s not right,” he thought, holding the 24 pieces of embroidery. A realization dawned on him. “No way…”

In a flurry, Su Ming gathered all the pieces and rushed to the villa’s living room, laying them out on the floor one by one. “This can’t be… It’s actually a complete painting?!” After a careful examination, it clicked; the embroidery pieces fit together like a puzzle. In no time, Su Ming had arranged them into a stunning landscape painting.

The scene depicted an old man fishing from a boat on a river, with lush green mountains and white clouds in the distance, and a long, winding expanse of clear water. Above, a bright moon hung in the sky, accompanied by a line of egrets soaring high. Su Ming sat there on the ground, gazing in awe, feeling as though he had been transported into the painting itself, with the lake’s gentle ripples and the distant calls of birds echoing around him.

Such incredible artistry! Su Ming had initially thought the System’s discovery would be of little use to him, merely something to exchange for money. But now, it seemed there was much more to it than that. This piece had transcended all known levels of craftsmanship, reaching an entirely new realm of beauty.

​If this item were to be brought out, it would undoubtedly attract a swarm of eager old-timers!

Incredible, just incredible!

Su Ming burst into hearty laughter.

His wallet was going to be a bit thicker this time around!

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