Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 409: Mutated Plants to the Rescue

Aside from the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree, which preferred winter and quietly relocated itself to a shadier spot beneath other leafy plants, the rest of the vegetation remained unbothered by the sun.

Even so, Kim Haru didn't forget to check on their health from time to time.

He fertilized the plants when necessary and ensured they had sufficient water when needed.

The plants never found Kim Haru's attentiveness excessive.

On the contrary, they were absolutely delighted by his care.

Many mutated plants even volunteered to accompany Kim Haru to the Biryong Plains to assist him.

The plants' communication network spread information far faster than humans.

They were already well aware of the difficulties the Biryong Plains faced in resisting the heat.

Humans had it easier—they could avoid the harshest hours of sunlight, choosing to work during the cooler mornings and evenings.

But the animals and newly planted crops on the Biryong Plains weren't as fortunate.

The animals fared a little better, as most were confined indoors when the heat was at its peak.

Although some still suffered from the high temperatures, appearing lethargic and listless, they were at least better off than the crops, which had nowhere to hide from the scorching sun.

These crops, which were prized for being free of the mutagenic virus, were superior in both taste and nutrition.

However, unlike their mutated counterparts, they no longer possessed resistance to extreme weather conditions.

Unfortunately, it was too late to construct temperature-regulating greenhouses for them.

This issue was one of the main reasons Kim Haru had been so busy lately.

When he heard that the plants on his small farm were willing to help, Kim Haru was overjoyed.

"This kind of weather lasts for quite a while. It happens every year. If possible, I'd like to choose plants who are willing to relocate there permanently," Kim Haru said hesitantly, voicing his request.

The mutated plants carefully deliberated before selecting three types.

A Venomspine Twisting Flower Tree, a Vedathorn Moss Cluster Tree, and a Mycoglint Shrub Veil Tree.

These three mutated plants were relatively undemanding when it came to environmental conditions.

The Venomspine Twisting Flower Tree simply wanted to explore a new setting, while the Vedathorn Moss Cluster Tree and Mycoglint Shrub Veil Tree, being among the weaker species in the mutated plant community, had never held much status.

As a result, their growth range was extremely limited.

Yet, both Vedathorn Moss Cluster Tree and Mycoglint Shrub Veil Tree were the kind of plants that thrived best when allowed to spread across large areas.

They had long felt stifled by their constraints, but given their low standing, they had no power to resist.

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Now that they were granted permission to grow freely, their joy was immeasurable.

Upon learning about their specific abilities, Kim Haru was more than satisfied.

The Venomspine Twisting Flower Tree's foliage could expand into a vast green canopy, providing shade and ensuring that the plants beneath it wouldn't be scorched by the ruthless sun.

The Vedathorn Moss Cluster Tree, standing at just the right height, could be interspersed among the crops.

Their leaves emitted a cooling effect—the more heat they absorbed, the stronger the cooling sensation they released.

Moreover, this cooling energy didn't harm other plant species in the slightest.

When Kim Haru discovered that even plucked mint leaves retained their cooling properties, he immediately envisioned a plan—distributing them to everyone as a natural, portable air conditioner.

Meanwhile, the Mycoglint Shrub Veil Tree appeared no different from its non-mutated counterpart, clinging closely to the ground.

Whether or not it had borrowed inspiration from mutated dragons during its evolution was unclear, but it possessed an incredible trait: it could change its color at will.

Of course, color-shifting wasn't the main reason it was useful to Kim Haru.

This seemingly ordinary mutated plant, when planted at the base of crops, could regulate moisture levels and keeping the soil consistently damp.

The degree of moisture was even adjustable.

If enemies appeared, the Mycoglint Shrub Veil Tree could instantly transform the area into a swamp or quicksand, swallowing intruders whole.

Kim Haru: "…"

If anyone dared to cause trouble in the fields, he doubted even their bones would be left intact.

With the mutated plants' assistance, the Biryong Plains gradually stabilized.

By the time he finally got things running smoothly there, the first month of summer was already coming to an end.

The recently hatched batch of multi-headed horse beasts had grown at an astonishing rate.

In less than a month, their size was already nearing maturity.

Kim Haru strongly suspected that their proximity to the Giant Pasture Grass had given them some kind of growth boost.

Still, despite their rapid development, they had been properly guided and controlled throughout the domestication process.

As a result, the multi-headed horse beasts were getting along fairly well with humans.

Before Kim Haru left the Biryong Plains, the braver members of the nomadic tribe had already begun attempting to train them for riding.

"Kim Haru-hyung, the situation on the plains has stabilized. There's no need for you to keep staying there any longer, right? Hurry up and take a proper rest. I've been practicing some new dishes recently, and I'll cook them for you to try."

Go Okrim said this while rushing off to the kitchen.

After a hearty meal, Kim Haru was lying in the courtyard, digesting his food, when he received a voice transmission call from Moon Baein.

Moon Baein was calling to report on the progress of a task. "Mr. Kim, the branch locations and renovations for the Green Basket Vegetable Shop have been arranged in those designated safe zones."

This was something Kim Haru had previously entrusted to Moon Baein and his team.

Since he had already decided to collaborate with the surrounding safe zones—excluding Haneulsae Safe Zone—he naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to expand his shop.

He had brought it up in passing.

Even if Kim Haru hadn't mentioned opening branch stores, the people from the other safe zones were already planning to shamelessly request it from him.