Natural Disasters Strikes: I stockpiled like crazy! - Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Winter Plum Blossom
Therefore, there was no way they would allow Lin Yicheng to stay with her.

The boy’s eyes shimmered as they grew watery.

She knew those eyes would appear in her dreams tonight.

“Wait for me,” Nanzhi said softly, entering her unit.

Lin Yicheng’s eyes lit up, and anticipation welled inside him.

He stood perfectly still, waiting.

Pan Chen watched, surprised by how obedient Lin Yicheng was in front of a stranger.

After five minutes, Nanzhi returned with three red boxes in her hands.

“Don’t eat them too fast, or you’ll get a toothache,” she warned as she carefully handed the boxes to Lin Yicheng.

“Thank you, Big Sister!” The frown on Lin Yicheng’s lips vanished, replaced by a wide, radiant smile as he accepted the boxes.

Even though the boxes were sealed, the little boy could smell the sweet, fruity scent wafting through, and his stomach let out a low grumble.

The butler’s gaze shifted to the boxes.

He hesitated.

Were they safe?

Could they contain something harmful?

His suspicious glances did not escape Nanzhi’s notice.

She wasn’t offended. Instead, she felt relieved.

“Young Master, let me carry them for you.”

The moment the butler reached out, Lin Yicheng clutched the boxes to his chest, his small arms curling protectively around them.

His face was a little fierce, as though guarding a treasure.

“Uncle! It’s okay. They’re not heavy!”

Lin Weihao had ensured that Lin Yicheng’s diet included dehydrated vegetables from Nanzhi gave, making him stronger than most children his age.

Carrying three boxes of chocolates was easy for him.

The boy’s gloomy mood was gone. His eyes sparkled with joy. “Big Sister, when Grandma and Grandpa come back, can I play with you?”

“Alright.”

When Nanzhi nodded with a smile, Lin Yicheng’s happiness overflowed. He waved his hand enthusiastically.

“Bye-bye!”

Nanzhi and Yu Baoyin waved back with warm smiles.

Lin Yicheng followed the butler back into the house, his steps light with excitement.

As the door closed, Nanzhi and Yu Baoyin turned toward their own home.

The night deepened, bringing with it a chill that bit into a person’s skin.

However, the house that Lin Weihao had given was warm.

The two took off their heavy down jackets.

Inside the bathroom, the faucet creaked as water trickled out. It was only five degrees below room temperature—tolerable but far from comfortable.

To make the bath more pleasant, Nanzhi boiled a pot of water.

Steam rose as she poured it into the basin, filling the room with warmth.

Yu Baoyin sighed contentedly, letting the heat chase away the cold.

As the night grew darker, the two retired to their rooms.

Nanzhi chose the minimalist room on the right, next to the kitchen.

Yu Baoyin preferred the cozier room on the left, drawn to its homely charm.

In Area No. 3, non-essential facilities only had power from 8 to 11 in the morning and 6 to 10 in the evening.

Now, the entire bedroom lay in darkness.

In her bed, Nanzhi lay still, her eyes open.

She scanned the room carefully, her gaze sharp.

She searched every corner for pinhole cameras, every shadow for hidden surveillance.

Though she trusted Lin Weihao, her cautious nature was deeply ingrained.

When she was satisfied that the room was clear, she sat cross-legged on the bed.

With a single thought, she accessed her system.

The Virtual Farm Interface and Personal Inventory appeared before her.

[Two-star Winter Blossom Fruits x 24]

[Raises 1 point of Mental Power and permanently increases fire attribute tolerance. Lifetime Limit: 30.]

[Two-star Winter Blossom Flowers x 46]

[Raises 1 point of Mental Power and temporarily increases fire attribute tolerance. Daily limit: 5.]

[Two-star Winter Blossom Leaves x 78]

[Raises 1 point of Mental Power and temporarily increases fire attribute tolerance. Daily limit: 3.]

[Tier 2 Winter Blossom Tree]

[Emits a cold wave within a 100-meter radius. Any fire-attribute entity within the range experiences a 10% decrease in combat ability.]

[Time until harvest: 29 days, 18 hours, and 45 minutes.]

Nanzhi’s heart thudded as excitement coursed through her veins.

If not for the wolves that had chased her, she would have thrown her fists into the air with joy.

This system description alone would drive any awakener to fight to the death.

A fruit that could raise Mental Power permanently!

In the apocalypse, alien plants that provided permanent benefits were treasures beyond compare.

Yu Baoyin often complained about her low Mental Power reserves.

She dreamed of buying items that could increase her threshold, knowing that the higher the reserve, the more times she could use her power.

Thirty points might not seem like much, but to an awakener, it was a tremendous gain.

If this tree had ever been put up for auction, it would have easily fetched 10,000 spars!

Nanzhi could hardly believe her fortune.

But she wasn’t keeping it all for herself.

Once the tree matured, she would hand over a sapling to the base.

Still, one thing puzzled her.

Why did the Winter Plum Blossom Tree require a hydrophyte habitat?

The system responded swiftly:

[Winter Plum Blossom requires large amounts of water to grow.]

“How much water are we talking about?” Nanzhi felt a sinking sensation in her stomach.

[A sapling requires one ton. A young tree needs two tons. An adult tree consumes three tons.]

Three tons?

Three thousand liters?

Her brows knitted in frustration.

If that was the case, there was no way the base could grow this tree.

It’s water consumption is too expensive.

“What if they use contaminated water? Will that affect the tree?”

[Alien plants are far more resilient than normal plants. As long as there’s water, they can grow. However, the quality of the fruit may be downgraded.]

Nanzhi’s mind raced with possibilities.

She felt a strong urge to experiment.

But knew she had to wait for the tree to mature to use the seeding function and for this winter to pass.

For now, she turned her gaze to the eleven Winter Blossom Fruits.

Without hesitation, she devoured them one by one.

(A/N: Twelve fruits will go to Lin Weihao, and one will be reserved for research. Just in case you’re confused.)