Chapter 255 Special Soil
“Yes, that’s what makes this map special,” Qingfeng said in a calm and unhurried tone. “Plants don’t grow according to our expectations. During their growth, they may grow in different directions. For example, chili peppers lose their capsaicin, tomatoes become bitter… Even worse, some plants’ leaves become thin and sharp, while others develop the characteristics of carnivorous plants. I call this phenomenon plant mutation.”
Meng Qingyin nodded. 007 had warned her when she first entered the map that if the plants were not properly cared for, uncontrollable mutations could occur.
But she never expected this mutation to be so dangerous. Some plants could grow characteristics of man-eating flowers? That's terrifying.
Seeing her frowning, Qingfeng comforted her, "But there's no need to worry too much. Spreading a layer of special soil in the ground can reduce the chances of most plants mutating. Besides... plant mutations aren't all bad; some plants can mutate in a positive direction."
Meng Qingyin's worries lessened somewhat. "What kind of special soil are you talking about?"
Qingfeng's expression suddenly became somewhat strange, and he hesitated without speaking.
Meng Qingyin: "What's wrong? Is it inconvenient for you to tell me?"
“It’s not that it’s inconvenient,” Qingfeng sighed. “It’s just that fermented animal manure mixed with soil in a certain proportion will greatly reduce the probability of plant mutations. Moreover, the more types of animal manure there are, the lower the probability will be.”
Meng Qingyin was stunned. Animal feces?
Her gaze shifted to the baby, who looked a little embarrassed: "Master, I don't want to poop right now."
Meng Qingyin: "..."
She then looked at Yuanbao.
Yuanbao answered her with its actions. It pointed outside, squatted down, made a straining defecation motion, and squeaked twice.
The little one dutifully acted as the translator, saying, "Yuanbao said it pooped."
The hen beside her flapped its wings excitedly and crowed twice.
Zai Zai: "It needs to poop."
Meng Qingyin never imagined that one day she would end up as a poop scooper, specifically scooping chicken poop.
She stood up helplessly, intending to get out of the car and shovel the poop.
Qingfeng stopped her, saying, "Fresh chicken droppings can't be used; they need to ferment for a long time."
Although somewhat disappointed that it couldn't be used, Meng Qingyin felt a strange sense of relief.
Great, no more shoveling chicken poop.
"Then what should we do?"
Qingfeng: "Find Meng'er."
Meng Qingyin asked, puzzled, "Meng Er? Why are you looking for him?"
Qingfeng explained, "He takes in many animals and carefully feeds and cares for them. In his animal shelter, there is a lot of fermented animal manure that you can buy and use directly."
“That’s convenient,” Meng Qingyin said. “I’ll contact Master Meng’er now!”
"Then I'll go back and get the dragon's beard grass seeds first."
Meng Qingyin hummed in agreement and opened the chat group.
Mengmeng: "@Beast Tamer Meng'er, I'd like to buy some fermented animal manure from you. When is a convenient time for you?"
After sending the message, Meng Qingyin waited for Meng Er's reply, but the other party did not respond.
She suddenly remembered that Master Mond had said he was going to investigate some things recently, and she wondered if he had finished his investigation.
I am the lucky one (poor man's version): "The master hasn't said anything lately, he might be busy with something."
Drowning sorrows in strong liquor: "@Mengmeng, why do you suddenly want to buy animal manure?"
The elderly man said, "Should we fertilize the crops? Fertilizing will make them grow stronger."
I'm an unlucky player: "Speaking of this new task, what crops are you all planning to plant? Which crops have a short growth cycle?"
Chen Leying: "I have lettuce and scallion seeds here, do you need them?"
Meng Qingyin quickly reminded them: "Don't rush to plant crops. I asked Qingfeng, and she said that we need to put a layer of special soil on top of the soil... that is, a mixture of fermented animal manure and soil, otherwise the crops may mutate. That's why I asked Master Meng'er to buy manure."
I'm a lucky winner (poor guy version): "The sky has fallen, I've already finished planting!"
Drowning his sorrows in strong liquor: "Pull it out quickly!"
I'm an unlucky person: "@Beast Tamer Monl, Master, I need animal droppings."
Master Monument did not reply. Qingfeng delivered the seeds, but Meng Qingyin could only tell her that they could not be planted yet because she could not contact Master Monument either.
After a moment's thought, Qingfeng said, "I know where he lives. I'll go directly to his house and buy some animal manure from him."
Meng Qingyin exclaimed in delight, "That's wonderful! You've been a great help, Qingfeng!"
Qingfeng waved his hand: "It is my duty to share my master's burdens."
After saying that, he left.
Meng Qingyin first hung the remaining 150 miniature planting pots in the trading hall, priced at 1 silver coin each.
She posted an ad in the chat area: "I just listed a batch of miniature planting ceramic pots. Check them out if you're interested."
Xu Zhilan: "One silver coin? I bought Zhou Haihai's planting pots, and they cost five silver coins each! Am I some kind of ripped-off? Please tell me?"
Yi Cheng: "I originally wanted to buy Zhou Haihai's planting pot, but I was a little short on money so I didn't buy it. I didn't expect to find Mengmeng's ceramic pot at a bargain price! The mission is finally completed."
Beixinbao: "@Zhou Haihai, your planter is too expensive! It's five times the price of Mengmeng's! Why don't you give me a discount?"
Zhou Haihai: "You get what you pay for. Can something worth 1 silver coin be as good as my planting pot? It might even break if your car bumps around too much. If that slows down the mission, then we'll lose everything."
Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee: "Who are you trying to imply? [Microscopic Planting Ceramic Pot] Open your dog eyes and take a good look. This ceramic pot is far superior to your trashy planting pot."
Rose Goddess: "Wait, is this terracotta pot so magical? It can actually change the size and shape of the plant?"
Zero Below Zhongyi: "The key is that it doesn't take up much space. The planter I bought from Zhou Haihai takes up half the space in my car!"
A pinch of rose salt: "Otherwise, Zhou Haihai, you'd better pay me some money. I'm so regretful now, I could die."
Grandma Li knocked on the door: "Waiting for Boss Mengmeng to put out a new batch of ceramic pottery basins!"
"..."
Meng Qingyin was surprised to find that Zhou Haihai had put the planting pots on the shelves before her.
So, she unintentionally tricked Zhou Haihai?
Judging from the players' opinions, Zhou Haihai's planting pot is just an ordinary planting pot, yet he dares to sell it for 5 silver coins, which shows how much profit he makes.
This was her way of retaliating for the previous incident where the other party had tricked her with a predicted map.
A short while later, Hanmei sent her a message: "Do you still have your miniature planting ceramic pots? I'd like to buy one."
Mengmeng: "Sorry, we don't have any left."
It sold out as soon as it was put on the shelves.
Hanmei: "What materials are we still missing? Perhaps I have some here."
Meng Qingyin's mind stirred. If Hanmei could provide her with clay, she could make another batch of pottery basins.
This is a great opportunity to make money, how could she let it go?
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