"Cassava...?"

"So this is what cassava stalks and leaves look like! It looks just like a money tree!"

Liu Feifei was clearly surprised; she hadn't expected that cassava leaves and stems would grow like this.

Moreover, the tallest one looks to be over two meters tall, which completely overturned her understanding of plants in the Dioscoreaceae family.

Then, somewhat excitedly, she asked, "Since this is cassava, can it be eaten like sweet potatoes?"

That's what she's really focusing on.

Since both sweet potatoes and potatoes are delicious, cassava, with the character "薯" (shu, meaning potato) in its name, must also be an edible food with a very high starch content.

"Yes, generally speaking, cassava is edible."

"However, some are poisonous. Red roots are generally toxic, while yellow and white roots are less toxic!"

"And as long as they are processed, they are actually edible."

Chen Fan nodded, then spoke earnestly.

Some types of cassava are indeed poisonous.

This is because cassava contains cyanide, which is the main source of toxicity in cassava.

There used to be a rumor that eating cassava would make you feel like you were drunk.

This is because cassava contains toxins, which can cause temporary paralysis.

However, this toxicity can be removed simply by peeling and soaking the skin!

Cassava must be thoroughly cooked before eating, otherwise there are certain safety risks.

"Oh! Shall we hurry up and dig around?"

"With such a big cassava tree, the fruit must be huge too." Liu Feifei was clearly getting impatient.

I've been eating meat for the past few days and haven't had any foods rich in starch and carbohydrates.

Therefore, whether physiologically or psychologically, there is a great craving for starchy foods.

"Okay! Let's dig it out and take a look."

Chen Fan nodded, then took out a military shovel and began digging.

Time also flies by quickly.

In no time, Chen Fan dug out four or five cassava tubers that were bigger than his fist.

Cassava is spindle-shaped, and it does have some similarities to sweet potatoes.

However, its nutritional content is far inferior to that of sweet potatoes, which contain many nutrients.

Cassava is primarily composed of starch, which is only slightly more filling.

This is why cassava, despite being known as the king of starch, is not widely cultivated in China.

Wow!! These cassava potatoes are huge! We could eat them for a week, right?

Looking at the five large cassava tubers that had been dug out in front of her, Liu Feifei swallowed hard.

The aroma of roasted sweet potatoes instantly popped into my head.

"Hmm, it should be fine."

"However, there are still many around here, so it seems that these cassava can be a long-term source of starch for us!"

Chen Fan nodded, a smile appearing on his face.

The cassava we just dug up all has yellow skin, which will make it taste better and it's less likely to contain toxins.

After a simple peeling process, you can start boiling or baking.

With this cassava, the carbohydrate problem was solved.

However, it would be even better if other carbohydrate-rich foods could be found.

...

Meanwhile, in the live stream room.

Many girls became excited after seeing the uniquely shaped wooden twigs.

"Wow!! Such a thick and big cassava, it looks really useful... um, I mean it looks really delicious."

"Hehe~ I also think this is much better than eggplant."

"Brother Chen Fan, could you give me a cassava? I really like its shape!"

"Damn it, you bunch of filthy women! Cucumbers and eggplants aren't enough for you anymore, are they? How about trying winter melon and durian?"

"Holy crap!! Winter melon and durian, you've gone a bit too far upstairs."

"Ladies upstairs, since you're so eager, would you be interested in discussing the structure of the character '昆' with me in more depth?"

"Wow!! The character '昆' is structured like this. Is the person upstairs a cultured person? I wonder if it's what I'm thinking."

...

The live stream room was as lively as ever.

Of course, the number of cars in the live stream always exceeded 1.2 million.

Some young women, in particular, drive recklessly.

They can make the most of even a simple cassava.

Meanwhile, Chen Fan and his team dug up another cassava plant.

We harvested a total of ten cassava tubers, all of which were quite large and had been growing here for a long time!

"Chen Fan, is this much cassava enough?"

"Let's come back and dig again after we finish eating these!" Liu Feifei said from the side.

Ten cassava tubes should last them a week or two.

If left for too long, it may affect the taste of the cassava.

"Hmm, that's about enough."

"However, we still need to process these cassava stems a little."

Chen Fan nodded, then trimmed the branches and leaves off the cassava stem.

Cassava has a very high survival rate, and its cultivation method is also very simple.

Simply cut these cassava stems into small pieces and insert them into fertile soil, and they will sprout quickly and produce new cassava in a short time.

Therefore, this is a sustainable resource, and it's a food that can be consumed year-round...

Next, I simply used a military shovel to turn over the surrounding soil!

Then you can insert a section of cassava into the soil.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the survival rate of these cassava plants is very high.

After finishing all this, Chen Fan dusted off his hands. "Let's go! Let's explore the surrounding area again and see if we can make any new discoveries."

The two continued walking forward.

I just ate a meal not long ago, so I still have plenty of energy.

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the surrounding area and discover more usable resources...

...

After wandering aimlessly for more than an hour, Chen Fan left many marks along the way.

Because his sense of direction is not very strong, if he doesn't leave a mark, he might not be able to get back to the shelter in such a dense forest.

As they continued forward, the vegetation in the jungle became sparser, and the path became much easier to walk on.

However, after walking for so long, we didn't find much, just some wild vegetables.

As he walked, a large tree quickly caught Chen Fan's attention.

This is a tree that is over ten meters tall, with very dense branches and leaves, like a giant open umbrella.

Clearly, this tree has been growing for quite some time!

On the tree, you can clearly see many off-white fruits.

The fruit is not large, and its appearance and size are similar to those of a longan.

"Chen Fan, what kind of fruit is that? It looks like a longan!"

Liu Feifei stopped in her tracks, pointed to the giant tree in front of her, and hurriedly asked.

If it were a longan tree, then so many fruits would be enough for them to eat for a very long time.

However, upon closer inspection, obvious differences can be found.

Because the skin of a longan is very smooth, while the skin of the juice in front of you is indeed wrinkled.

It looks more like dried longan...

"That's not longan, but it's something better than longan for us."

Chen Fan shook his head, then said excitedly.

"Huh? Something even better than longan?"

Liu Feifei was clearly a little confused.

Does this thing taste better than longan?

Or is it that the nutrients in the solution are even more abundant?

"Yes, that fruit is called soapberry, and like longan, it belongs to the Sapindaceae family!"

"However, this stuff is not edible, but it can be used to wash your hair and take a bath."

"The peel of the soapberry fruit is rich in saponins, which have very strong cleaning and washing abilities, making it a natural soap..."

Chen Fan nodded and began to explain.

If it weren't for the Wilderness Knowledge Encyclopedia that the system had previously rewarded him with, he wouldn't have known about this thing.

Even if such a thing were placed right in front of him, he might not know how to use it.

But now, he is very, very familiar with these things.

That knowledge was already firmly imprinted in his mind...