Chapter 76: The Magnificent Undersea Meadow! A Double Blessing!

Chu Lin was startled when he heard the game system notification. Previously, the game would only alert him when animals were refreshed on the Atlantis map. This was the first time such a notification had appeared out of the blue.

Immediately, he focused his attention on the matter of the underwater prairie. When he first obtained the Atlantis kelp, its notes had mentioned a special attribute: underwater prairie. Clearly, triggering this attribute required certain conditions, and once activated, it would grant +1 to ornamental value and +1 to aesthetics.

Underwater prairie—the name itself suggests its nature. He guessed that all the kelp needed to be planted and grown to a certain extent, forming a continuous spread before it could be called a prairie.

Upon hearing the game’s hint, he hurried to the 500-acre bay. As soon as he reached the shore, he witnessed a breathtaking scene.

Through the crystal-clear water, he could see patches of vibrant green; in just a few days, the sea anemones had grown into lush fields. The ones planted on the first day had reached over twenty centimeters, and it seemed they wouldn’t grow any taller, as those planted the next day had also reached the same height.

The contiguous kelp formed an extraordinary sight—like gazing upon a jade-green prairie, only this prairie was underwater.

Most importantly, the underwater prairie attribute had been triggered, granting +1 to ornamental value and +1 to aesthetics. At a glance, the scene was both beautiful and majestic, pleasing to the eye and irresistibly captivating.

Anyone who saw such a sight would be awestruck.

Just looking at it, Chu Lin could hardly imagine how wonderful it would be to swim among the kelp. Without hesitation, he stripped off his clothes and dove straight into the water.

When he submerged, his mouth hung open in astonishment.

He couldn’t find words to describe what he saw—the underwater prairie intertwined with the clear, azure sea was more than just beautiful and eye-catching; it was almost healing to the soul.

Swimming fish glided through the pristine water, clearly visible, complementing the underwater prairie to create a stunning ecosystem.

Chu Lin knew that all over the world, underwater diving tours were heavily promoted, each one costing a fortune.

He was certain that no other place could compare to the beauty of his 500-acre bay.

He couldn’t resist swimming for half the day before finally emerging and heading to the bathroom for a shower.

Afterwards, he received a call from Huang Bin.

As soon as the call connected, Huang Bin’s voice came through: “Chu Lin, Sister Yan has finished drawing up the design for your ancestral villa. How about I bring her to your farm tomorrow to report to you?”

Chu Lin hadn’t forgotten their previous agreement back home and smiled, “Sure, come over tomorrow!”

Huang Bin’s timing was perfect. Not only did Chu Lin have Atlantis kelp, but he had also triggered the underwater prairie attribute, providing ample cover. He no longer feared anyone questioning the clarity of the water or the exposure of the Atlantis blessing stone.

He just hoped Huang Bin wouldn’t be too stunned.

“Good brother, the bikini I bought for Sister Yan wasn’t a waste after all!” Huang Bin’s voice carried a hint of mischievous excitement.

The mention of bikinis made Chu Lin think of his promise to Li Qian—once Liu Yan finished the villa design, he’d bring Li Qian along to the farm.

He would keep his word, of course.

Mostly, though, it was about the bikini.

He was eager to see her in one; with her figure, even simple outfits exuded allure, so a bikini would be...

With that thought, he called Li Qian.

At that moment, Li Qian was about to head out with her cousin, Li Siyi. Because of the store opening, her cousin had been staying with her for the past couple of days.

Li Qian was delighted to receive Chu Lin’s call and answered immediately, hearing his voice: “What are you up to?”

“I’m with my cousin, about to go out,” Li Qian replied, her voice full of cheer.

Chu Lin’s brows furrowed slightly at the sound of his first love. “Qian, remember what we said back home? Sister Yan finishes the villa design, and then we go to my farm. She and Huang Bin are coming tomorrow.”

“Can I—your girlfriend… Can I come?” Li Qian asked instinctively.

She had wanted to ask if his girlfriend would be there; Chu Lin had promised to take her, provided his girlfriend wasn’t present, so she could sneak in.

But with her cousin nearby, she quickly changed her wording.

“I’ll pick you up tomorrow. Remember to buy a bikini. It’s a private gathering, so you can’t bring your cousin,” Chu Lin reminded her.

If his first love, Li Siyi, came along, it would ruin the mood. That bold woman might start showing up unexpectedly in the future.

“Mm-hmm,” Li Qian nodded hurriedly.

After hanging up, Li Siyi asked, “Was that Chu Lin?”

“Chu Lin said he’s taking me to the beach and told me to buy a bikini,” Li Qian replied, repeating his instructions but omitting the truth.

“Is he taking me too?” Li Siyi’s eyes lit up.

She knew exactly what kind of bikinis Chu Lin liked.

“Chu Lin said it’s a private gathering. He specifically said I can’t bring you!” Li Qian replied, embarrassed.

Li Siyi’s face fell.

How could this man be so heartless?

“Cousin, come with me to buy a bikini. Help me choose—I don’t know what Chu Lin likes!” Li Qian said, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

“???” Li Siyi was speechless. Not only was she excluded, now she had to help pick out the bikini. She could only sigh, “You’ve found the right person to help you choose.”

She suddenly felt a bit like a fool.

“Thank you, cousin,” Li Qian replied immediately.

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At the farm.

That afternoon, Chu Lin went into the city and bought a set of four high-quality, modular, simple changing rooms at the furniture market.

Each one was two meters by two meters and three meters high.

If they were going to swim, there had to be a place to change. In modern society, wearing bikinis at the beach is normal, but changing into one in public isn’t. The four changing rooms were set up next to the farm—after changing, they could walk straight to the bay.

He also bought several sun umbrellas and lounge chairs, placing them in the open area connecting the bay and the farm, arranging everything nicely.

With his 500-acre bay as the centerpiece, even though things were simple, no scenic spot could compare.

When the modular changing rooms were assembled and everything else was arranged, the sun had already set.

That evening, Chu Lin prepared a seafood feast and ate with Liu Xiao, who was working the night shift. Afterwards, he returned to his bedroom, lay down, and opened WeChat to try adding the mature beauty recommended by his eldest sister.

Unfortunately, there was no response—his message seemed to vanish into thin air.

Soon, the Atlantis map refreshed, and the game notification appeared:

[The current Atlantis map is level 3. Three types of regular animals can be refreshed. Animals have been refreshed!]
[It seems an ocean current has appeared today, bringing in some unusual and fragrant items!]

Hearing this second prompt, Chu Lin sprang up from his bed.

Two surprises in one day?

He wondered what those unusual, fragrant items could be.