Chapter 207: Ideal Grain Varieties

Let's go back ten minutes in time.Big Head Village Chief picked up that ordinary-looking potato from the tray and began introducing it to everyone.

"New Century 72-Type Potato No. 1. 'New Century' means it can be cultivated after the apocalypse!"

"I believe you all have noticed as well, after the apocalypse, many plants and animals have undergone some changes."

"Many of the previous crop varieties have seen large-scale reductions in yield, and some might even face extinction!"

"Professor Liu speculates that some kind of energy might have triggered these changes, causing these crops to no longer adapt to the post-apocalyptic climate, environment, and soil conditions."

When he said this, Chen Ye remembered the potatoes Ding Dong had been growing in the vehicle before.

After planting for so long, Chen Ye never saw Ding Dong achieve any significant results from her cultivation.

At first, Chen Ye thought the migration process was too bumpy, which caused Ding Dong's planting to fail.

Now it seems that wasn't the case.

However, the changes mentioned by Big Head Village Chief aren't very noticeable in plants, but animals have changed quite significantly.

Like the Great Serpent of Mist River...

Like the fairies of Fairy Lake...

Perhaps as time passes, more and more things will change, and the changes will become increasingly obvious.

"Professor Liu is from the Botanist Sequence, naturally sensitive to plants. Therefore, after Professor Liu came to Divine Elephant Village, he has been dedicated to researching new food crops that can adapt to the current environment."

"But unfortunately, he never succeeded."

"Until half a year ago, Professor Liu finally successfully cultivated two varieties."

"One is this potato, the other is lettuce."

"New Century 72-Type Potato No. 1 and New Century 36-Type Lettuce No. 1..."

This is way too long-winded, you've said it twice already.

Chen Ye complained inwardly, but didn't show it on his face. He had that much composure.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused, Big Head Village Chief continued, "I've already explained what 'New Century' in the naming means."

"And the number '72' represents that after planting the seedlings, they can mature in approximately 72 hours!"

"Buzz..."

Hearing this, not just Chen Ye, but everyone present except the Divine Elephant Village people felt their minds buzzing.

72 hours to maturity.

Is this some sci-fi movie?

How is this possible?

This completely violates normal scientific common sense.

After hearing this sentence, Chu Che's eyes locked onto the ordinary potato in the village chief's hand.

If it's true, if it can really be planted and mature within 72 hours...

This thing is practically a divine artifact.

More valuable than any Wonder.

Chu Che's Concealment Barrier can provide three days of stay time, exactly seventy-two hours.

Doesn't that mean we wouldn't need to scavenge for supplies in cities anymore?

This way, even a migratory lifestyle might be acceptable.

As long as we can grow food within 72 hours, that means human civilization can continue in another form.

As long as there's food, humanity has hope.

This isn't just food anymore.

This is the spark of human civilization.

Even Sun Xixi and Ding Dong were staring intently at that ordinary-looking potato.

Even that simpleton Iron Lion seemed to realize the magnitude of the issue, looking at Chen Ye one moment, then at the dirt-covered potato in the village chief's hand the next.

He could clearly sense the desire in Chen Ye's eyes.

Even though Chen Ye was wearing sunglasses.

"Of course, this 72 hours isn't absolute. We've tested it. Under ideal conditions, this time shortens. In harsher environments, the time extends."

"I know you don't believe it. That's fine. I can give you a demonstration. Miss Su, please bring in a flower pot."

The beautiful hostess from earlier came in carrying a flower pot.

Big Head Village Chief cut the potato in his hand into six pieces with a knife, then buried them in the flower pot, watered them a bit, then picked up the other piece of lettuce.

"Miss Su, please bring another flower pot!"

The beautiful hostess quickly brought another flower pot.

Following the same procedure, Big Head Village Chief operated while explaining to everyone.

"Similarly, this lettuce piece is also a new variety cultivated by Professor Liu. '36-Type' means it only needs 36 hours, about a day and a half, to mature and be edible."

"These new varieties have characteristics of drought resistance, cold resistance, disease resistance, and pest resistance."

"Oh, and even in bumpy environments, as long as it's not too extreme, they can survive!"

"For example, during your migration process, ordinary bumpy conditions won't affect them too much!"

"Professor Liu calls them Ideal Grain Seeds!"

"Actually, what Professor Liu most wanted to cultivate were grain seeds like rice, but unfortunately, he never succeeded."

"Instead, lettuce and potatoes matured first."

"Professor Liu is currently cultivating varieties like rice, sweet potatoes, sorghum..."

"Sigh... he just hasn't succeeded yet!"

The more Big Head Village Chief talked, the heavier the greed in Chen Ye's eyes became.

Even Chu Che felt his whole body tense up, his eyes fixed on those two flower pots.

If the convoy had this thing...

"Wait, Village Chief, if it can mature and be edible in seventy-two hours, then why..."

What Ding Dong meant was if it's so ideal, why is Divine Elephant Village still short on supplies?

Walking through here, although most Divine Elephant Village villagers looked decent in spirit, everyone still appeared quite thin, mostly pale-faced, and seemed malnourished.

Big Head Village Chief placed the two planted flower pots on the nearby table before answering Ding Dong's question.

"Sigh... actually, I'm not afraid to tell you. This is also one of the drawbacks. Not all potatoes and lettuce can become qualified Ideal Grain Seeds."

"The probability isn't high."

"Even we don't have many of these qualified Ideal Grain Seeds."

The group immediately understood.

Among the several survivors in the convoy, Ding Dong had the highest enthusiasm for planting.

She continued asking, "Village Chief, that planting base we saw earlier..."

"You saw many varieties at the planting base. Most were force-ripened by Professor Liu using his Supernatural Power. To reach that level, Professor Liu must personally manage them."

"Those are not the same as these Ideal Grain Seeds."

After Big Head Village Chief's explanation.

The planting base had many other types of vegetables and grains, but those hadn't been fully cultivated into Ideal Grain Seeds.

They were just things Professor Liu cultivated using his own Supernatural Power.

Completely different from what Big Head Village Chief had brought out now.

Every question Ding Dong raised, Big Head Village Chief would explain very seriously.

The Taoist priest and monk behind him didn't show impatience.

Suddenly, Chu Che thought of Chen Ye.

Chu Che glanced back at Chen Ye and discovered that although this guy was wearing sunglasses, the left lens actually emitted a faint blood-red glow.

Chu Che instantly remembered what happened to Mo Huairen before.

Chu Che quickly took two steps forward, positioning himself beside Chen Ye.

The Pink-haired Girl and Ding Dong also noticed something.

That's why the three of them surrounded Chen Ye.

The greed in Chen Ye's heart was almost uncontrollable.

If he had these so-called Ideal Grain Seeds, wouldn't that mean he could...

But just for a moment, Chen Ye regained his rationality.

Chen Ye was greedy, but he wasn't stupid.

Attacking the Divine Elephant Village Chief in Divine Elephant Village, what kind of idiot would do that?

That was just greed for good things earlier.

Dealing with Mo Huairen before was firstly because Chen Ye saw that Ding Dong and Mo Huairen's group didn't get along.

Secondly because Mo Huairen's Slavery System was truly unpopular.

Thirdly, their side was seriously lacking supplies back then. If they didn't take down Mo Huairen, they might not have survived.

Now, the situation was very different from back then.

Those two Superhumans standing behind the village chief meant this village chief, who seemed foolish, actually wasn't completely at ease.

Moreover, for Divine Elephant Village to protect a thousand people safely, they probably had more power than what was visible.

The blood-red glow in his left eye faded, and Chen Ye instantly withdrew all his murderous aura.

The Pink-haired Girl gave Chen Ye a worried look, and Chen Ye tossed her a "don't worry" glance.

Only then did the group slightly relax.

As teammates, they knew exactly what kind of person Chen Ye was.

After all, this guy had a track record.

Chu Che also breathed a huge sigh of relief.

He was afraid Chen Ye couldn't resist the temptation and actually attacked, which would have been very troublesome.

Even that sloppy Taoist priest from earlier had returned to his loose, carefree appearance, grinning and looking around.