Apocalypse Overlord is Stunned: Fleeing Famine from the Get-Go

Apocalypse overlord Yun Yiyi had just perished together with a group of high-level zombies. The next moment she opened her eyes, she had become a six-year-old chubby girl. What now?

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Chapter 39: Butcher Yun Wants to Save Corn and Potatoes for Seeds

Yun Yiyi finally finished replacing the contents of the three baskets. She took a deep breath. It had been so difficult. She was so nervous, afraid of being discovered. Fortunately, this was the entrance to an alley, so Yun Yiyi could immediately spot anyone approaching. The few minutes that had passed felt like a year to Yun Yiyi. It was so long.

Next time, I can't take things from the space in public. The pressure is too great. If I get caught, the consequences are unimaginable. Yun Yiyi thought terrifiedly. Yun Yiyi wiped the sweat from her forehead, hugged the hen, turned around, and waved to Yun the Butcher.

"Dad, you can come over and move the basket." Yun Yiyi shouted loudly.

Butcher Yun felt like time was passing too slowly. Finally, he noticed Yun Yiyi waving at him. She was shouting something, but it was too far away to make it out clearly. However, the vendors had all left, leaving Yun Yiyi alone. So, Yun Yiyi must have asked him to move the baskets. Butcher Yun guessed as he drove his donkey cart towards Yun Yiyi.

Butcher Yun quickly arrived at Yun Yiyi's place. The first thing he saw were three large baskets on the ground. One basket was filled to the brim with corn kernels. The kernels were plump and golden in color, clearly high-quality. He guessed the person growing the corn was quite skilled at farming; ordinary corn kernels wouldn't be this large, and there wouldn't be any shriveled little kernels inside. Kernels of this quality could be saved for seed. It would be a shame to eat them, Butcher Yun thought to himself.

The basket next to it was half full of potatoes. It was called half full, but it was actually almost full. At first glance, the potatoes were quite large, and the yellow skin on the surface looked very fresh, probably just harvested not long ago. Yun the Butcher was indeed right; these were potatoes that Yun Yiyi had harvested not long ago.

Yun Yiyi's space can preserve freshness; it will stay the same as it was when you harvested it. These potatoes look great, so you can save some for seed. Potatoes grown from them will probably be of excellent quality. Yun the Butcher thinks both the corn and potatoes are of excellent quality and can be saved for seed.

The last basket held a basket of cotton. The cotton was still wrapped in bolls. Yun the Butcher picked up a cotton ball and examined it. The cotton peeking out from the boll was a pure white, and of good quality. However, he had to process the cotton after returning home. Otherwise, it couldn't be used directly. Yun the Butcher thought about the price of the cotton and was glad it needed processing; it saved him money. Yun the Butcher weighed each of the three baskets a few more times. Hmm, the young man was selling his goods honestly; the weights were just right. Today, he'd met another kind person.

Yun Yiyi watched from the side as Yun the Butcher checked all three baskets and weighed them. Then she saw that Yun the Butcher couldn't stop laughing.

"Dad, the hen is here with me. I'm holding it. Before, the hen was placed in a potato basket. The boy tied its feet. After I paid, I felt sorry for it with its feet tied, so I untied the rope. But after I untied the rope, I found that the hen could jump out of the basket again. I had no choice but to hold it."

Butcher Yun laughed even louder at Yun Yiyi's helpless expression. He glanced at the hen Yun Yiyi was holding. It weighed about three pounds. Its feathers were bright and lively. The two ounces of silver were well worth it.

"Yiyi, I checked everything. The corn, potatoes, cotton, and hens are all good. And the prices are much cheaper than what we usually buy. You've done a great job today. When I get back, I'll definitely brag about you to your mother and your brothers. Yiyi is truly capable. The corn and potatoes are especially good quality. If we can save them for seed, our future corn and potatoes will also be of excellent quality."

I estimate their yield should be even higher than the corn and potatoes we usually grow. As for how much higher, we'll have to plant them to find out. I really don't know if they grew their own corn and potatoes, or if their relatives gave them to them. Never mind, having these is good enough. When we plant them later, we'll have more and more seeds. "Butcher Yun became more and more happy as he spoke.

The seeds farmers grow are all from their own collection. The yield isn't very high, but the advantage is that the crops aren't treated with chemical fertilizers or pesticides, which gives them a better taste. The corn, potatoes, and peanuts Yun Yiyi planted in the space were originally ordinary seeds, but after being grown in the space for a long time, the soil has improved the seeds, so the quality has improved, and the yield has increased. They also taste better than ordinary corn, potatoes, and peanuts.

So, after seeing the corn and potatoes in the basket, Yun the Butcher wanted to save the seeds, which was perfectly acceptable. Planting them outside would certainly yield more, but it would definitely be higher than growing them locally. Increasing food production is a great benefit for farmers.

Yun Yiyi had seen from her childhood memories that the villagers of Yunjia Village relied entirely on the weather for their crops. When there was plenty of rain, the grain yield was low. When there was little rain, the grain yield was also low, and even the seeds would not germinate. As for weeding, it was done manually or with a shovel. From planting to harvest, a piece of land needed to be weeded several times. If weeding was not done in time, the weeds would eat the grain, and in the end, there would be no harvest. The only fertilizer was farmyard manure, and the amount was very small, resulting in insufficient soil fertility. The grain yield was also low.

After settling down, I can teach Yun the butcher Zhang and his family the composting method. This will solve the problem of insufficient soil fertility. Yun Yiyi reminded herself that this is related to grain production and must not be forgotten. Increased grain production can feed more people. If this method is widely adopted in the future, it will also benefit the people.

"Dad, I have a good eye, right? I thought of buying them all because I felt that the grain was good and the price was right." Yun Yiyi said proudly.

"Yes, Yiyi does have good taste. I used to think you were too young to tell the difference between good and bad food."

"Dad, how dare you let me come here to buy food by myself?" Yun Yiyi asked in surprise.

"Hey, there's nothing to be afraid of. They're all food and can be eaten. Besides, this is the first time my little girl is doing such a big thing, so I must support her. What's more, the price you buy it at is also affordable." Yun the butcher said carelessly.

"Dad, you believe in me so much. You really love me so much." Yun Yiyi said with emotion. Yun Yiyi touched the corners of her moist eyes. Perhaps God saw that she had lived a very difficult life in her previous life and sent her here, and gave her a family that loved her so much.