Chapter 24 - 22 In Pursuit of Eternal Life
Al could not clearly understand the purpose of the wheat. In the blink of an eye, several years had passed, and the wheat had filled the Pattern Garden.
Every autumn, the Pattern Garden was surrounded by crowds of pale golden wheat, which gave it an unmatched nobility. The priests, standing among them, often felt a hint of implicit pride.
Together with the other priests, he observed the changes in the wheat. They discovered that, during the mature season, the wheat kernels would fall off, leaving behind long stalks. After discussing for several times, Al and the priests decided to pull out and collect these stalks.
At that time, they were surprised to find that these stalks were far more abundant than they had imagined. Moreover, they were an excellent fuel, which could be placed under animal hides to make the hides more comfortable...
Al felt that they had discovered the correct use of wheat.
It wasn't about the numerous wheat heads, but about the stalks below the heads; these stalks were undoubtedly more useful for the people of Logos.
However, the Prophet's eldest son, Yarlessto, was skeptical about this.
"Father, how could the foundation of a great nation lie in wheat stalks?"
"Is it in the wheat kernels then?" Al countered.
Yarlessto was suddenly at a loss for words. Yes, if it were in the wheat kernels, yet with hunters bringing back the bodies of large wild animals every seven days and numerous berries to be picked in the surrounding forests, the Kingdom's food was plentiful. How could the foundation of a great nation be in the wheat kernels?
Seeing Yarlessto speechless, Al spoke to comfort him: