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Shan Liang's POV
The wind rolled gently over the clearing, carrying the scent of damp soil and budding grass. Morning light filtered through the canopy overhead, scattering silver-gold across the earth like blessings from above. I stood at the center of the wide, fertile basināthe location chosen weeks ago.
Our future home.
Our first true town.
"Heartspringā¦" I whispered the name aloud, feeling it settle warmly on my tongue. A place where kindness flows and life grows. Yes, that fit.
Beside me, Xie E scanned the terrain with that quiet seriousness only he possessed. His arms were crossed, but a glimmer of pride flickered behind his usually cold eyes.
"This land has everything," he murmured. "Freshwater springsā¦ fertile soilā¦ elevated ridges to the east and westā¦ and thick forests for both lumber and cover."
I nodded. "And a wide open field for farming." Then I tilted my head. "System, begin full environmental assessment."
The familiar cool ripple passed through my mind like a breeze.
[Environmental Scan Initiatedā¦]
[Analyzing Soil Compositionā¦]
[Identifying Natural Resourcesā¦]
[Mapping Terrain & Seasonal Flowā¦]
[Evaluating Defensive Potentialā¦]
[Scan Complete.]
A translucent panel shimmered before my vision.
[Heartspring Basin ā Settlement Feasibility: Excellent]
Water Sources: Two freshwater springs, one shallow underground aquifer.
Agricultural Potential: High; soil enriched by volcanic sediment.
Climate: Mild summers; winters harsh but survivable with proper storage.
Defensive Terrain: Natural ridges create choke points.
Local Threats: Moderate beast presence; low tribal competition.
[Recommendation: Ideal location for foundational civilization development.]
Xie E let out a slow breath. "Even the system agrees. This is the place."
A swell of emotion rose within meāpride, hope, and something warm and tender. We were creating the first real sanctuary for humanity in this world. A place where knowledge could be preserved, not washed away with timeā¦ where families could grow without fearā¦ where dreams could exist beyond mere survival.
I clutched my hands together. "Let's begin planning."
The system chimed softly.
[New Feature Available: Settlement Planning Mode]
A large blueprint unfurled in front of me, glowing faintly. Each line pulsed with potential.
[Xie E Node Identified ā Combat & Defense Path Available]
[Host Shan Liang ā Civilization & Knowledge Path Available]
"Two pathsā¦" I whispered.
Xie E stepped forward. "Show us both."
The panel divided into two luminous halves.
[Core Objectives:]
Establish knowledge preservation structures.
Develop sustainable agriculture.
Promote stable social frameworks.
Create early academic practices.
Record & pass on information efficiently.
[Recommended Structures:]
Heartspring Hall (Central Meeting House)
First Academy (basic literacy, counting, seasonal cycle education)
Food Storage Silos
Herbal Greenhouse
Community Healing House
[Projected Time to Found Fully Operational Civilian District: 3ā5 years]
[Core Objectives:]
Form first structured defense group.
Train youth in spirit power usage ethically.
Establish safe patrol routes & beast deterrent zones.
Design defensive earthworks (walls, trenches, watchtowers).
Protect settlements without abusing power.
[Recommended Structures:]
Guard Barracks
Training Field
Watchtowers at North and West Ridges
Beast-Deterrent Border Stakes
[Projected Time to Establish Reliable Defense Network: 2ā4 years]
When the full projection faded, I realized my hands were trembling. It was overwhelmingā¦ but also wonderful.
"We're really doing this," I breathed.
Xie E gave a rare small smile. "You dreamed of helping people. Now you'll help shape the world."
The system displayed a final full-scale blueprint:
[Heartspring Blueprint v1.0 ā Generated]
Central Plaza (community gathering)
Heartspring Hall (governance & knowledge meetings)
Agricultural Zone (south)
Water Wells (center and east side)
Residential Districts (north and west)
Defense Network (outer ring)
Academy District (north-east)
Healing & Herbal Gardens (center-east)
[Overall Development Potential: Legendary]
Xie E rubbed his chin. "This designā¦ it will take hundreds of people."
"That's why we need to start recruiting," I replied.
But even as I said it, a shadow flickered in my heartāthe memory of the minor conflict with the jealous settlement weeks ago. Their leaders were harsh, controlling, and saw others as tools or slaves. When we tried to introduce food preservation, they had tried to forcefully take our supplies instead.
Their hostility left a scar. A warning.
"Xie E," I said softly, "we have to grow stronger too, right?"
He didn't answer immediately. He simply turned toward the rising sun, his silhouette tall and steady.
"Yes," he said at last. "If we want to protect Heartspringā¦ and everyone who chooses to follow usā¦ we must reach higher realms."
We sat on a fallen tree trunk overlooking the basin, planning.
My goals:
Recruit families seeking peace.
Begin literacy and farming education.
Start constructing food storage silos.
Gather herbal plants for healing house.
Map terrain for academy district.
Xie E's goals:
Recruit reliable fighters with good hearts.
Evaluate beast threats.
Plan patrol routes.
Start training young spirit users.
Construct first watchtower.
But one problem loomed heavily between us:
"People will arrive with their own fearsā¦ and their own conflicts," I murmured.
"We will manage them," he replied simply. "Together."
I smiled.
Before we closed the day, the system displayed a final message.
[Heartspring Settlement Initialization: Complete]
[Next Phase: Recruitment, Social Structure Drafting, and Security Foundation]
[Warning: Jealous settlement leaders may attempt to hinder recruitment.]
[Recommendation: Maintain low tension and avoid provoking open conflict until defensive network is built.]
I released a slow breath.
"So even the system predicts troubleā¦"
Xie E rested a gentle hand on my shoulder. "It doesn't matter. Heartspring will be worth protecting."
And together, beneath the warming spring sunlight, we took our first true step toward building humanity's future.
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