Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

Chapter 363 - 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.

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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.