He currently had 1.5 million points, and even after making an exchange, he'd still have a substantial balance remaining.
The System advised, "I recommend that the Host refrains from exchanging for the Heart of the Planet right now, as the requirements for integration are quite stringent. The Host must attain the Eternal Realm to utilize it."
Chen Wei, taken aback, responded, "Eternal Realm? Isn't that the pinnacle of cultivation on Earth?"
"Yes," confirmed the System.
"So, you're saying that even if I exchange for it now, it'll just end up sitting in storage, correct?" Chen Wei inquired.
"Yes, Host," the System replied.
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei felt a wave of frustration and reached out to the System with his thoughts, "So, System, with all these exchange points at my disposal, what should I do?"
The System suggested, "The Host could consider expanding the farm area."
Chen Wei's eyes sparkled with excitement at the suggestion. "I can expand the farm area further?"
"Indeed, you can. The Host has the option to expand both the Livestock Farm and the Fish Farm. Each expansion will cost 1 million exchange points," the System explained.
Chen Wei nodded in understanding. This time, the steep cost didn't bother him. After all, his account still boasted a balance of 1.5 million points.
"The Host must choose one of the two options for the farm expansion," the System prompted.
After some thought, Chen Wei decided to prioritize the Livestock Farm. With resolve, he declared, "Expand the Livestock Farm!"
[Congratulations, Host: The Livestock Farm has been successfully expanded by one acre! 1,000,000 exchange points have been deducted. The expansion of the Livestock Farm is now underway.]
Looking up, Chen Wei observed the farm's original 20-acre plot autonomously enlarging. The once impenetrable walls encircling the farm began to stretch outward, the area steadily growing.
The expansion of the Livestock Farm was complete, now encompassing 10 acres. The Livestock Cub section was now accessible.
With renewed enthusiasm, Chen Wei heard the announcement and his eyes gleamed with anticipation. It was time to raise livestock. He promptly accessed the system's marketplace to browse through the Livestock Cub offerings.
Subsequently, Chen Wei caught sight of the livestock younglings inside.
[Premium Chick Youngling: 500 exchange points each.]
[Premium Duckling: 500 exchange points each.]
[Premium Lamb: 500 exchange points each.]
...
Every youngling of the livestock variety was showcased in this section, complete with a line of growth-accelerating potions similar to the crop boosters, positioned right behind the livestock younglings.
These potions could speed up the growth of the younglings.
With 510,000 exchange points remaining, Chen Wei knew exactly where to spend them.
Chen Wei spoke up, "System, I'd like to exchange for some younglings and growth potions. I have 510,000 exchange points to use, preferably all at once."
The system responded, "The current ten-acre livestock farm cannot fully accommodate younglings worth 510,000 exchange points."
Chen Wei replied, "Then let's make the most of the livestock farm's capacity."
[You have successfully exchanged for 100 chick younglings!]
[You have successfully exchanged for 100 ducklings!]
[You have successfully exchanged for 100 lambs!]
...
[Your growth potions have been exchanged!]
[A total of 310,000 exchange points have been deducted, leaving a balance of 200,000 exchange points.]
"System, is it possible to further reinforce the farm?"
Chen Wei, eyeing the remaining 200,000 exchange points, posed the question without delay. The farm's reinforced iron walls were only capable of withstanding a Level 1 mutated fierce beast.
Should a beast above Level 1 appear, would his farm stand a chance?
The system confirmed, "It is possible."
The system continued, "A second reinforcement of the farm will require 200,000 exchange points."
The system added, "Subsequent reinforcements will increase the farm's defense level by one and the cost by an additional 100,000 exchange points each time."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei gave a slight nod and without hesitation, chose to reinforce the farm: "Proceed with the second reinforcement!"
The system announced, "Reinforcing the farm..."
The system declared, "Reinforcement complete!"
[Congratulations, Host: Your farm has been successfully reinforced twice, elevating its defense level to 2! A deduction of 200,000 exchange points has been made.]
Chen Wei glanced at his exchange point balance to find it had once again been reduced to zero.
It appears that even a few million exchange points just aren't sufficient.
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