Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 363: Hidden Treasures in the Biryong Plains
The ones in front of him, though, came in a wide variety of colors.
On a single plant, they looked like a rainbow, with over a dozen distinct colors from top to bottom.
It was precisely because of these colors that Kim Haru hesitated to confirm right away whether they were indeed bell peppers.
Looking further, the long, pointed chili peppers were much easier to identify.
At first, he thought they had turned black, but upon closer inspection, he realized they were such a deep red that they appeared almost black.
Just seeing these three types of plants was enough to make Kim Haru incredibly happy.
"What's next?" Kim Haru restrained his urge to rush forward and pick the produce, asking the others for their input.
The plants in front of him, with their unusual and vibrant colors, clearly posed a significant danger.
Kim Haru wasn't foolish enough to act recklessly.
It was essential to ensure these plants posed no threat before he harvested anything.
Whether by subduing them through force or attempting to negotiate some form of cooperation with the mutated plants, the priority was to ensure safety first.
"Mr. Kim, please step back a little," Jang Dojung instructed as he, along with Chung Hwangeun and Jo Sungmo, ventured into the cluster of plants ahead.
The remaining people stayed alert and on guard around Kim Haru.
As the director of the plant research institute, Jang Dojung was far more adept than others at identifying mutated plants and assessing their level of danger.
Coupled with Jo Sungmo's rich experience and Chung Hwangeun's formidable combat skills, the trio was well-equipped to handle the situation.
If they still ended up injured by these plants, it would mean their future journey would need to be approached with even greater caution.
Kim Haru stepped back obediently.
While Jang Dojung and his team investigated the plants, Kim Haru didn't idle.
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He opened the system map and, sure enough, he spotted markings for plant seeds on it.
The moment he saw it, Kim Haru was overjoyed!
From his earlier angle, the dense and towering tomato, chili pepper, and bell pepper plants had completely obscured the scene behind them, blocking everything from view.
This made it impossible to tell if there were any other plants beyond them.
There could still be more tomatoes and chili peppers back there, or perhaps nothing at all.
However, now Kim Haru was certain: hidden behind the tomatoes and chili peppers lay a treasure trove of surprises!
What did the map show?
There were seed markings for green beans, baby bok choy, chives, spring onions, lettuce, eggplant, and peanuts.
On top of that, there were even two peach trees, one pear tree, and one cherry tree!
Adding the tomatoes and chili peppers he had already discovered, this small patch of land hosted over a dozen different plants!
If they were marked on the system map, it meant they were still alive and capable of sprouting new shoots.
What kind of magical place was this?
It was simply too incredible!
Unconsciously, Kim Haru began to observe his surroundings more closely.
As he continued observing, Kim Haru increasingly felt this area was exceptional.
First, it was a vast plain with a flat surface.
If machinery were used for farming here, whether for tilling or harvesting, the operations would be highly efficient.
It was far better than the uneven, sloped farmlands back in the Pyeongseong Safe Zone.
Additionally, this area seemed perfectly suited for developing animal husbandry.
Raising cattle and sheep, for instance, would be straightforward as long as they found a way to cultivate pasture grass extensively.
Kim Haru had no doubt about whether he would raise cattle and sheep in the future.
If the opportunity arose, he would definitely do it.
Even if he didn't, the farming system would surely prompt him to.
Hadn't the system already unlocked the cowshed?
Although it was currently being repurposed as shelter for zombie-bots, it was a clear sign that the farming system's setup anticipated him raising cattle.
The small farm he owned was nestled in a mountain forest.
While incredibly secure, its terrain was limiting and somewhat inconvenient for raising large livestock like cattle and sheep.
The only issue with this place was its openness.
There were no natural barriers around, which would make it difficult to defend in case of an enemy attack.
Guarding it would require covering all directions, and it would also be hard to deter prying eyes.
However, the potential security risks didn't deter Kim Haru.
He even squatted down, pulled out a few withered blades of grass, and used a hoe from his system backpack to dig up a patch of soil.
He then closely examined the unearthed dirt.
The soil was a rich brown-black.
Aside from being riddled with the invisible mutagenic virus, it was well-nourished and of excellent quality for farming.
At least it was far better than the soil on the other side of the pond on his small farm.
Kim Haru still remembered how hard that land was when he first tilled it—almost as tough as stone.
It only improved after several rounds of planting and copious amounts of fertilizer from the system.
By comparison, the Biryong Plains were already outstanding.
The more he examined, the more tempted Kim Haru became.
His actions left the people around him puzzled.
Observing his expression for a while and confirming he wasn't under any illusion, they finally couldn't suppress their curiosity any longer.
"Mr. Kim, did you discover something?" one of them asked.
Kim Haru didn't hide anything and shared his thoughts with them.
Do Seungjin, the director of the Animal Research Institute, initially hadn't considered this possibility.
However, after Kim Haru's suggestion, he carefully surveyed the environment and became more and more delighted the longer he looked.
"I think your idea is absolutely brilliant!" Do Seungjin enthusiastically agreed.
In fact, he had recently started feeling that having the Animal Research Institute located in the center of the safe zone was no longer ideal.
