Fiancée Stolen by MC, I Trip Them up-Chapter 385 - 287: New Species!

The first round of rice harvest seemed to herald the beginning of the New World’s harvest. Next came wheat, grains, beans, and even potatoes and corn that Zhao Yi had never seen before in Great Xia.

It wasn’t until Zhao Yi smelled them that he realized these two things came from a remote tribe in Great Xia.

The conditions in that tribe were harsh, with very little arable land and low fertility, resulting in minimal crop yield. Often, after a year of hard work, the entire family would still go hungry.

Potatoes and corn were discovered under such circumstances.

The appearance of these two crops ensured that no one in the tribe starved to death, but living well was still impossible.

Therefore, when they heard that the emperor needed people to farm and that they could claim land freely, the entire tribe immediately moved to the New World.

After arriving in the New World, the people in the tribe, like others, first planted the crops they were most familiar with.

Thus, soon after the elder’s rice harvest, the corn and potatoes also experienced a bountiful yield.

A truly significant harvest.

In his previous life, Zhao Yi had seen pumpkins as big as cartwheels.

At pumpkin contests abroad, there were experts who grew monsters weighing over two hundred pounds.

Zhao Yi was simply astounded at that time.

But compared to the potatoes grown in the New World, those pumpkins paled in comparison.

Although the potatoes weren’t as big as cartwheels, they were solid inside.

Zhao Yi’s eyelids couldn’t help but twitch as he looked at the potato as large as an old-fashioned red washbasin on the ground.

This thing probably weighed several hundred pounds, enough to feed a family of three for ten days to half a month.

If they wouldn’t grow tired of eating potatoes, that is.

Having seen the potatoes, Zhao Yi went to look at the corn in the nearby field.

At just one glance, he fell silent.

Zhao Yi initially thought that potatoes as big as millstones were outrageous enough.

But then he saw corn as long as a pole and as thick as a bench.

Zhao Yi was utterly speechless.

Corn is a good thing.

Compared to potatoes, corn not only fills you up more, but it also tastes better.

Moreover, every part of the corn is valuable.

Corn kernels and cornmeal can be eaten, corn stalks can be burned, and corncobs can feed livestock.

If Zhao Yi had discovered earlier that the New World had corn, he would have promoted it long ago.

In this way, the New World could quickly achieve meat abundance.

Zhao Yi hadn’t eaten corn for a few years. Seeing the tender white corn made him crave it, so he picked two ears to cook.

When Zhao Yi brought the corn next to the pot, he finally realized something was wrong.

The corn was too big, the pot too small, and there was no way to cook it.

Zhao Yi tossed the corn to the little creature, who immediately started gnawing on it raw, saying it was delicious as it chewed.

Zhao Yi shook his head, looked at Miaoyin, and said gravely, "Everything about the New World is still being explored. It is known that crops here grow larger and their taste changes, but what about other things?"

Miaoyin was stirred in her heart and quickly said, "I remember that over in the livestock breeding area, new calves and lambs have been born, and hens have started laying eggs. I will send people to check if those calves and eggs have also grown bigger."

Zhao Yi shook his head, his expression serious, "It’s not just about the livestock; the most important thing is people! I heard many women have become pregnant recently. You must have someone follow up at all times. If babies grow as big as the crops in the field, then the mothers could be in danger."

Miaoyin nodded, noted Zhao Yi’s words carefully, and said seriously, "Rest assured, I will immediately send people to investigate these matters when I return. We should have results soon."

After speaking, she asked Zhao Yi, "What if the newborn babies are bigger?"

Zhao Yi waved his hand, "As long as the newborn is healthy, it should be fine. As for their size, whether it’s due to environmental influence or whatever, let it be. No need to worry too much."

Miaoyin nodded and seeing that Zhao Yi had already made arrangements, she said nothing more.

The two of them walked around the nearby farmland but did not discover anything new like the potatoes and corn, and then they turned to leave.

On the way back, Zhao Yi recalled a comprehensive survey from his previous life and said to Miaoyin, "When your people go visiting below, remind them to keep an eye out for any special crops or livestock. The New World is too big, and everyone lives so far apart, so there might be undiscovered things. Just like this time with potatoes and corn, if they had been discovered earlier, there would have been no famine in Great Xia. Even in the worst famine, at least the people wouldn’t starve to death."

Miaoyin, who had just seen those two new crops, agreed deeply with Zhao Yi’s words and nodded.

Potatoes and corn have high yields and low soil requirements; they can survive even in the harshest conditions.

Especially potatoes, which could almost be considered a national treasure.

If these two things had been discovered earlier, Great Xia wouldn’t have to worry about people going hungry during famine years.

The two of them walked and observed all the way back to the palace. Miaoyin, mindful of all the tasks Zhao Yi had arranged, hurriedly excused herself without accepting Zhao Yi’s invitation to a meal.

The little creature followed behind them the entire time, still holding the half-eaten corn ear.

The little creature was stuffed after eating half the ear, but didn’t want to waste it, so carried it back all the way.

It was the first time Zhao Yi heard "too full" from the little creature’s mouth, so he curiously picked a few kernels and put them into his mouth.

The kernels contained chaotic spiritual qi even richer than that of rice.

After eating one kernel, Zhao Yi instantly felt like he had been imbued with energy, and the spiritual energy circulated rapidly throughout his body.

Zhao Yi then understood that the little creature wasn’t full from eating but was overwhelmed by the chaotic spiritual qi.

Once he understood, Zhao Yi patted the little creature on the shoulder and urged, "Hurry and sit to refine the spiritual energy, or you won’t be able to eat anything for the next month." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

The amount of spiritual energy contained in one corn kernel was enough for Zhao Yi to circulate his Spiritual Power for a Circulation.

The little creature had eaten half an ear of corn; it was unimaginable how much chaotic spiritual qi accumulated inside her body.

As long as those energies were not refined, the little creature wouldn’t be able to eat anything else.

The little creature originally wasn’t interested in cultivating, but after hearing that she couldn’t eat until the spiritual energy was refined, she became very spirited and anxiously went to practice.

Watching the little creature’s departing figure, Zhao Yi shook his head.

The Chaos World really is full of treasures.

Even an ordinary corn plant can contain so much spiritual energy; what about those costly spirit medicines in the Cultivation Realm?

Zhao Yi suddenly felt regretful.

If he had known the land in the New Era was so powerful, he would have brought more Spirit Medicine at the time of migration.

Such a good place would be wasted just for farming!

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