Yelia looked around, her eyes glowed a bit with a hint or realization as she saw the remnants of what had once been a farmhouse scattered in all directions.
As the artifact spirit of the Enchanted Everwood Farm, she obviously knew a lot more about the farmland that Aksai was in charge of. In some areas, even more than Aksai.
She knew that the previous owner had left a simple yet sophisticated farmhouse for his descendent inside the isolated dimension.
Aksai wouldn’t destroy the farmhouse. He didn’t have any need or capability to do something like that.
She quickly realized that the force of her awakening had caused the entire structure to be blown into smithereens. She turned to Aksai, a bit of guilt evident in her expression.
“Let me fix your abode, my lord,” she said intuitively. Without waiting for a response, she moved past him, positioning herself in the center of the wooden rubble.
Aksai watched curiously as Yelia raised her hands, curling her fingers as if she were playing an invisible harp. Suddenly, the debris around them began to vibrate, infused with a potent surge of nature energy.
Wooden planks, giant stones, busted windows, and shattered glass pieces all started moving, swirling around each other as if caught in a miniature tornado.
With each motion of Yelia’s fingers, the rubble obeyed her silent command. The wooden planks aligned themselves to form sturdy walls, while the stones gathered to lay a solid foundation. Glass shards melded together, reforming into pristine windows.
‘Damn! It’s like watching those ‘Destroyed In Seconds’ videos in reverse.’
Aksai’s eyes widened with amazement as he watched the reconstruction unfold before him. In no time, a new farmhouse took shape from the chaos.
This one was grander than the last, with a two-story architecture that gave it a stately presence. The front of the house boasted a spacious courtyard, bordered by a charming wooden fence that seamlessly separated the farm space from the house.
In the backyard, a lush garden began to bloom, with vibrant flowers and verdant plants springing to life.
The new farmhouse had larger windows that welcomed the twilight’s gentle glow, casting a warm, inviting light throughout the interior. The main entrance featured an intricately carved wooden door, adorned with nature-inspired motifs.
As Yelia’s magic continued to weave its spell, additional lavish furniture appeared inside: a grand dining table made from rich, dark wood, plush sofas in the living room, and a set of elegant chairs around a stone hearth.
Aksai stepped inside, marveling at the detailed craftsmanship. The floors were polished to a gleaming finish, and the walls were adorned with intricate woodwork that depicted scenes of forests and wildlife.
Upstairs, spacious bedrooms with luxurious bedding promised comfort and rest. Even a small library had materialized, with shelves filled with books and scrolls that Yelia had retrieved from the rubble.
Yelia lowered her hands, the last piece of the farmhouse clicking into place. She turned to Aksai with a light smile. “I hope this is to your liking, my lord.”
Aksai nodded, his eyes still wide with admiration. “Hmm. This is… not bad.”
He commented simply. Although he was thoroughly impressed, he felt he should maintain an aloof demeanor that suited his role as her master. Subconsciously, he believed this was the only way to maintain his composure around Yelia.
Otherwise, if he started giving her compliments, he feared he wouldn’t be able to stop. He would definitely lose face if Yelia were to think of him as a country bumpkin.
Aksai decided to take a tour of his newly rebuilt farmhouse, with Yelia by his side. They walked through the spacious rooms, admiring the elegant wooden beams and the warm glow from the large windows.
The furnishings were tastefully arranged, with plush chairs and sturdy tables. To someone like Aksai who had lived in a rental farmhouse for the first few years of his life, this house seemed like a royal palace.
Of course, Aksai had his own palace back on Emerald Cove. It was also lavish and spoke volumes of his status back on his own island. However, the farmhouse he had inside his safe space was special because it could be accessed from anywhere.
“Everything seems to be in order,” Aksai said, nodding appreciatively.
“I’m glad it meets your standards, my lord,” Yelia replied with a soft smile. “Is there anything else you would like to see or change?”
“What else can you do?” Aksai asked, curious about the extent of her abilities.
Yelia looked thoughtful for a moment before responding. “My lord, are there any cultivation arts you are proficient in?”
“I have some expertise in alchemy and talisman creation,” Aksai said.
Yelia nodded. “Alright. Please, follow me.”
She led Aksai outside the farmhouse and around to the left side. With a wave of her hand, the crops and plants growing on the plot moved elsewhere, clearing the area.
Raising her hands again, Yelia began to weave intricate Spirit spells. The ground trembled slightly as stones, wood, and other materials started to assemble themselves. Within a few breaths, a smaller, one-story building took shape right before Aksai’s eyes.
“This will serve as your alchemy lab,” Yelia said, gesturing for Aksai to enter.
‘Hehehe. It looks like my money wasn’t spent in vain. There are indeed some perks in the Enchanted Everwood farmhouse that I failed to unlock on my own,’ Aksai rubbed his hands together in anticipation. He had to say that the weight of spending so much of his wealth on Yelia’s awakening was slowly getting lighter in his mind.
Inside, the lab was a sight to behold. The walls were lined with shelves holding neatly arranged jars and vials containing various alchemy compounds and cultivation resources.
Each jar was labeled, with 1st-order and 2nd-order ingredients clearly marked.
In the center of the alchemy lab stood the 2nd-order cauldron, a truly impressive piece of craftsmanship.
The cauldron was constructed from a metal that resembled iron but had a distinctive sheen, indicating its superior conductivity for Spirit essence.
This unique metal allowed for the efficient transfer and amplification of Spirit energy, making the cauldron exceptionally effective for high-level alchemical processes.
The cauldron measured about two meters in radius, providing ample space for even the most complex of concoctions.