Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

He was stunned for a moment, then looked up. The surrounding environment seemed to have changed because of the sound. A translucent interface appeared in his field of vision, displaying several system options.

[Congratulations, host.] The voice continued, with an irresistible sense of mechanicalness in its tone, "The system has been fully activated. Now, you can begin to explore and utilize the functions provided by the system."

Xu Mingjie was shocked and tried to get more information from the system interface. His fingers slid in the air and touched some icons. Suddenly, the detailed description and operation guide of the system emerged in his mind.

"This system is amazing." Xu Mingjie murmured to himself, his eyes flashing with excitement. He carefully operated the interface and tried to check the functions and settings of the system.

"Host can view detailed information of the farm through the 'system panel'." The mechanical voice continued, "Current farm area: 100 acres; crop types: to be developed; animal types: to be developed; resources: unknown."

"System panel?" Xu Mingjie quickly found an option called "System Panel". After clicking it, the interface in front of him began to display detailed information of the farm and various functional modules.

On one side of the interface, he found several options: crop management, animal management, resource exploration, and system settings. Each option has a detailed function description and operation guide. Xu Mingjie clicked on the "crop management" option, and a planting diagram appeared on the interface, showing the planting conditions and growth cycles of various crops.

"This is such a powerful tool!" Xu Mingjie exclaimed, full of anticipation for future exploration. He noticed a pop-up window on the interface that read: "System Task: Explore undeveloped areas and discover new resources and creatures."

Xu Mingjie decided to explore according to the system's prompts. He put on his coat, walked out of the wooden house, and headed towards the outer area of ​​the farm. His steps were brisk and firm, and his heart was full of expectations for the unknown.

The surrounding scenery began to change gradually, and a dense forest appeared at the end of the farmland. Xu Mingjie walked into the dense forest. The trees were lush and green, and the sunlight shone through the treetops onto the ground, forming mottled light and shadows. He walked through the jungle carefully, looking around, hoping to find something interesting.

After walking for about half an hour, Xu Mingjie suddenly found a stream with clear water and a brisk gurgling sound. Beside the stream, he saw some strange plants whose leaves flashed a faint light, as if carrying some mysterious power.

Xu Mingjie squatted down and observed the plants carefully. At this time, the prompt sound of the system panel sounded: "Unknown plant discovered: spiritual grass. Spiritual grass has the effect of restoring physical strength and improving energy. It can be used to make medicine or used directly."

"Spiritual herb?" Xu Mingjie said to himself, "This plant is really rare."

He carefully picked some magical herbs and put them in the small bag he carried with him. Continuing to explore along the stream, he found some strange creatures hiding in the grass. These creatures were small in size and emitted a faint light, like fireflies at night. He took pictures of these creatures with his mobile phone and prepared to go back to check the information.

On the way back to the cabin, Xu Mingjie met Li Wan, who was standing outside the cabin, seemingly waiting for his return.

"Have you found anything interesting?" Li Wan asked, with some anticipation in her eyes.

"Yes, I found some strange plants and creatures." Xu Mingjie showed Li Wan the magical herbs and the images of the creatures he took.

Li Wan carefully checked the spiritual herbs and showed a satisfied smile on her face: "These spiritual herbs are indeed rare resources and are very helpful for the development of the system. You did a good job."

Xu Mingjie felt a little proud, but then he thought of the "exploration of undeveloped areas" mentioned in the system task, so he asked: "What does the 'undeveloped area' mentioned in the system task refer to?" He explained: "Undeveloped areas usually refer to areas that you have not fully explored and developed. These places may hide various resources and creatures, or even special tasks and challenges. By exploring these areas, you can not only discover new resources, but also unlock more functions of the system."

"I understand." Xu Mingjie nodded, his heart full of anticipation for future explorations.

Li Wan took out a small bottle from her pocket. "This is the 'spiritual herb essence' I prepared for you. It can help you restore your physical and mental strength. I hope you can gain something during your exploration."

Xu Mingjie took the vial and said gratefully: "Thank you, Li Wan. I will definitely make good use of these resources."

As night fell, the farm was gradually shrouded in darkness. Xu Mingjie flipped through the "Farm System Guide" in the wooden house, constantly studying and researching. He carefully understood every detail of the system, hoping to master all the functions of this system as soon as possible.

At the same time, the system prompt sounded again: "System task update: discover hidden ancient ruins and obtain rare resources and treasures."

"Ancient ruins?" Xu Mingjie was shocked. "This must be a greater challenge and opportunity."

He decided to start exploring the ancient ruins early the next morning, bringing the necessary equipment and resources. He sorted out the essence of spiritual herbs and other resources he found, and after preparing everything, he lay on the bed, his heart full of longing and expectation for the unknown.

The first rays of sunlight in the morning shone through the window into the room. Xu Mingjie got up, packed his equipment, and prepared to set off. He took his backpack, map, and some necessary tools, followed the system's prompts, and began a new journey of exploration.

The scenery along the way was picturesque, with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers filling the air, making people feel relaxed and happy. However, Xu Mingjie still felt a little nervous and excited. What secrets would be hidden in the ancient ruins? He was full of curiosity.

After a period of hiking, Xu Mingjie finally arrived at the entrance of a valley. In the valley there was an ancient stone gate, which was engraved with strange symbols and patterns. Both sides of the stone gate were covered with moss, exuding an ancient atmosphere.

Xu Mingjie stood in front of the stone gate and took a deep breath. He took out the Farm System Guide from his backpack and tried to interpret the symbols on the stone gate by comparing them with the diagrams in the book. Just as he was concentrating on interpreting them, he suddenly heard a slight noise. The moss around the stone gate began to tremble slightly, as if something was quietly changing.

Xu Mingjie's heart beat faster and his heart was filled with uneasiness, but he remained calm and continued to interpret the symbols.