The True Heiress Farms for Survival in the Stars

by Usui Takumii

not mine, asia novel. Beware edited mtl.

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Yun Wan transmigrated to a interstellar world, becoming the down-and-out true heiress, and was bound to a trash-picking system.

The system informed her that the original host had a genetic defect and had just experienced genetic collapse. After the soul was replaced, she only had a few months left to live.

Looking at the fragile human body that could succumb to illness at any moment, Yun Wan fell silent.

Going back was impossible. The system even "picked" (bought) her a desolate planet to settle on. After facing a short lifespan, she was now burdened with a massive debt of millions.

The system clearly told her: to survive, she must farm; to get rich, she must farm.

Thus, Yun Wan was forced onto a path of picking trash, collecting greening points, unlocking fields and seeds, and building up the desolate planet.

As she farmed, she ended up raising a bunch of fluffy cubs, curing her genetic defect, and reviving the spiritual energy of the barren planet!

Then, her biological parents came to reconcile, nobles tried to win her over, and those with unstable psychic powers all immigrated to the Shennong Planet to cultivate immortality?

After being rejected, the nobles glared furiously at the woman who had turned the interstellar world upside down. They watched her prance around under their noses every day but couldn't do anything about it, leaving them seething with frustration.

Yun Wan cried injustice—she really just wanted to farm! Blame that man! He was the mastermind behind overthrowing the noble rule!

At that moment, the man was sitting on the sofa, lifting his shirt and biting it, revealing his eight-pack abs.

"Wanwan, could you check for me? My waist hurts a bit. Did I get injured?"

Yun Wan blushed and sneaked a couple of glances.

Don't think she didn't know this was a beauty trap! Devious! She wouldn't fall for it!

Chapter 1: Journey Through the Stars

At dawn, the first warm rays of sunlight peeked over the horizon.

In a room shrouded in darkness, untouched by the sun's rays, a girl's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if she was about to wake up but hadn't opened her eyes yet. She extended a delicate hand from under the blanket and fumbled around on the bedside table a couple of times.

She couldn't find her phone, which confused Yun Wan.

She opened her eyes, determined, but was met with complete darkness, like a confined space where nothing was visible.

She, Yun Wan, a young dragon spirit who had worked hard for fifty years to earn a lavish apartment after the founding of the nation—where was it?!

In her confusion, an electronic voice resonated in her mind.

[Memory reception in progress—]

With a mental "click," a flood of unfamiliar memories rushed in.

Yun Wan grasped the situation—she had been transported to the interstellar age.

The original owner was also named Yun Wan, originally a lineal descendant of the noble Qin family. Due to a mishap during her mother's pregnancy, she was left to wander a destitute planet and was taken in by a benevolent family. By chance, the hostess was also in her birthing period, and both gave birth at the same time, accidentally swapping the babies.

Twenty years later, the false heiress of the Qin family, Yun Yan, was about to graduate from the Federal Noble Academy. As was customary, a genetic test was performed, revealing she had no connection to the Qin family, thus exposing the truth.

The Qin family, naturally, could not allow their bloodline to remain estranged, so they sent people back to the poor planet to find her. They discovered that the couple had already passed away, leaving only their later-born son and the original owner. Both were brought to the capital planet.

The original owner, who had always despised her humble upbringing and looked down on her adoptive parents, believed upon learning her true identity that the adoptive mother's family had deliberately swapped the babies to let their own daughter enjoy a good life, stealing the glory and wealth she deserved.

Hearing that she was going to the capital planet, the original owner was overjoyed. To impress the Qin family, she even generously brought along her encumbering younger brother.

The opulence of the capital planet dazzled her. She daydreamed of dining in upscale restaurants, sipping premium nutrient solutions, and mingling with noble ladies and gentlemen over glasses of wine.

However, things did not unfold as smoothly as the original owner had envisioned.

Before even meeting, the Qin family had her undergo a genetic test. After confirming her identity, they did not immediately acknowledge her. Instead, they merely threw her into the Federal Noble Academy, gave her 500,000 star coins, and left her to her own devices.

A few days ago, the original owner suddenly fell seriously ill and discovered she had a genetic defect. She suddenly understood why the Yun family had ignored her.

They had known the results of the genetic test all along. Not allowing such a scandal to taint the Qin family, they preferred to let the mistake stand, sending her to the noble academy and giving her 500,000 star coins as compensation.

Between family ties and face, the Qin family chose face.

Yesterday, the hotel booked by the Qin family expired. Yun Wan had spent all her money on genetic elixirs—80,000 per dose, once a week. She had bought six doses, leaving her with only 20,000 star coins. She had to rent a basement in the slums and move in with her encumbering younger brother.

The genetic defect was incurable and required ongoing medication to manage.

Before she could devise a plan after finishing the six doses of genetic elixirs, she succumbed to genetic collapse from overwhelming anxiety.

After merging with the original owner's memories, Yun Wan sighed.

Yun Wan was a descendant of the Golden Dragon Tribe, mutated into the ominous Black Gold. She was discarded into a trash bin while still in her egg.

At that time, she had a faint consciousness and didn't understand what being abandoned meant. Later, after being bitten by rats, pecked by chickens, and scratched by cats, she saw chicks protected by hens, unbothered by anyone, and realized what it meant to be an unwanted child.

She could only tend to her wounds in solitude and quietly endure.

Later, she finally cultivated a human form, adapted to human order, and lived steadily for decades before her life improved.

Yun Wan thought she had already suffered enough misfortunes, but she never expected the original owner to be even more unfortunate!

She just transmigrated, but the original owner lost her life!

Compared to dying, downgrading from a comfy apartment to a dingy basement seems almost bearable.

[Detecting the host's willingness to bind to the system, initiating binding—]

[Congratulations, host, on successfully binding to the Trash Collection System.

This system integrates recycling and greening. After recycling garbage, it immediately plants and produces, allowing the host to enjoy the fruits of labor in time, making the host fall in love with garbage picking from the heart!]

[Our motto is: Love fades, but trash remains; hearts shift, but the land stays true.]

[Begin your delightful trash-collecting adventure right away!]

Yun Wan stared blankly.

When did she ever agree to bind with this system?

She only agreed to transmigrate, nothing else. How could the system jump to conclusions?

Besides, others either get revenge plots or become everyone's favorite. Why does she have to be the pathetic trash collector?

Forcing her to pick trash—where's the dignity of a dragon?! How dare the system! Isn't it scared she, the Dragon Overlord, would shred it with one bite?

[Reminder: The system has recycled your dragon body. You're just an ordinary human now, so don't overestimate yourself!]

What the—?!

Yun Wan's face twisted in frustration.

She twisted her waist, but there wasn't a shred of spiritual energy in her body—she couldn't even summon her tail.

"Can't you recycle this body?" Yun Wan gestured to herself.

[Sorry, dear, it's not recyclable.]

"So you swapped my priceless body for this junk in your eyes?"

Dragon teeth, claws, bones, and scales are rare crafting materials. Dragon horns can make immortality elixirs, and dragon meat is a delicacy—tender and succulent...

Uh, whoops! Got a little carried away.

Every part of a dragon is priceless. How could the system dare trade gems for pebbles? She's never met anyone so shameless!

Oh, right—it's not even a person.

[Bzzt—]

The system, knowing it was at fault, responded with gibberish.

"Do all systems pull this kind of stunt, or are you special?"

System: Double kill.

The robotic voice sounded slightly panicked.

[We're professionally trained systems; we don't violate host rights. There has never been a case where the host was a demon, so the system hasn't recorded a solution.

Given the circumstances, we can provide the host with compensation.]

"What kind of compensation?" Yun Wan asked.

"The feedback package has been sent to your system backpack. Go ahead and take a look."

Curious and skeptical, Yun Wan opened her system backpack. In the first slot, a gift icon adorned with a bow sparkled brightly.

Was she really the type to sell her soul for a gift?

She grumbled internally, but her hand reached out anyway.

Who doesn't love opening a mystery box?

When she clicked the slot, the gift icon grew, shook three times, and burst into an odd light. As the white light faded, a bowl with a stand remained.

The bowl was fully gilded, its surface intricately carved with exquisite eight-treasure patterns. The patterns were delicate and lifelike, with its name, 'Treasure Basin,' hovering above.

"[Treasure Basin: A powerful ancient artifact. Unlock a new catalog to receive a random treasure.]"

"How do I unlock the catalog?" Yun Wan asked, surprised there were conditions.

"[You can unlock the catalog by collecting greening points.]"

As the system explained, a panel opened, and a small light appeared in the corresponding spot.

"How do I collect greening points?" Yun Wan asked, her brow furrowing slightly.

"[You can earn greening points by picking up trash.]"

Hearing this, Yun Wan's expression turned serious.

Finally, it clicked—something was off!

The Treasure Basin sounds impressive, like a treasure-generating machine. But without picking up trash, you'll never see any treasure.

It's like having a VIP card—useless if you don't use it.

It feels like you've gained something, but in reality, you've got nothing.

The system really knows how to sell itself!

"Do I still have a choice to refuse?"

"[You have three months left to live, so take your time deciding. Oh, and by the way: the system's plants can cure genetic diseases!]"

Yun Wan gave in and reluctantly joined the system's scheme.

Picking up trash—it's not like she hadn't done it before. She was quite skilled at it!

...

The system had three sections: Catalog, Mall, and Backpack. Currently, except for the lit bowl in the backpack, everything else was gray, with a plant shadow and a big question mark on each icon, making them unrecognizable.

The system explained that Yun Wan needed to collect her first greening point and obtain the beginner's gift package to officially start her journey of picking up trash and farming.

Wait, so this job has a barrier to entry?

Yun Wan grumbled.

"Who are you talking to?" A seven or eight-year-old boy pushed the door open and stood there.

Light poured in from behind him, highlighting his small frame.

He raised his chubby little hand to turn on the light, and only then did Yun Wan see his face clearly.

The little boy was Yun Ge, Yun Wan's younger brother. The siblings had always been at odds, and now that they were stuck together, they rarely spoke. Due to Yun Wan's relationship with the Qin family, their relationship had deteriorated to its lowest point.

Yun Ge's existence constantly reminded Yun Wan of growing up on an impoverished planet, suffering for twenty years. She had once considered sending Yun Ge to an orphanage to shed this responsibility.

Seeing Yun Wan remain silent, he walked over and lightly touched her forehead with his hand, which was burning hot, startling Yun Wan, who leaned back.

Yun Ge's hand paused for a few seconds before he silently withdrew it to his side and snapped, "I'm not concerned about you!"

Though young, he had lost his parents early and had been under the care of his unreliable sister for two years, making him more mature than most children his age.

Although he didn't like this sister, he knew she was his guardian. If something happened to her, he would be sent to an orphanage.

As for his biological sister, with Yun Wan as a bad example, he had no interest in having a sister.

A biological sister might not be any better than a bad sister, especially since he hadn't even met her after all this time. At least the bad sister had lived with him for a few years, and between the two, he preferred to stay with the familiar one.

Now that Yun Wan was awake, his racing heart calmed down.

Without waiting for Yun Wan to respond, he ran out and soon came back, holding what looked like an ice pop.

"Here, take your medicine!" Yun Ge said with a serious face. "You have to take medicine to get better."

Seeing Yun Wan slowly open the package, inspecting and sniffing it but not drinking, Yun Ge grew anxious.

Why is an adult scared of taking medicine?

"Drink it! Don't you want to go home? Take the medicine, get better, and they'll come get you right away!"

To a child, things are simple. To them, taking medicine when sick means getting better.

Yun Ge didn't yet know that a genetic defect was an incurable condition.

Being coaxed by a child to take medicine, Yun Wan found it amusing yet frustrating.

She bit into the plastic packaging and downed the liquid in two gulps.

The genetic medicine didn't have the bitterness of regular medicine. Instead, it had a sticky texture and tasted like a strange mix of vegetable juice.

After taking the medicine, Yun Wan felt somewhat better, and the dull ache in her head eased.

"Thank you, Yun Ge," she said gently, patting the boy's head.

For a moment, Yun Ge thought he saw his mother waving at him. He blinked and saw that it was still his annoying sister in front of him.

Her eyes curved into crescents, and a soft smile appeared on her face, showing a look other than disdain for the first time.

"Yun Wan, are you out of your mind?" Yun Ge jumped back, his eyes wide with shock.

His evasiveness shattered the image of a good little brother.

"Call me 'sis'!" Yun Wan curled her index finger and gave her stepbrother a knock on the head.

It was clear that this awkward kid wasn't really bad; despite his conflicts with the original host, he didn't leave his sick sister unattended.

Yun Wan didn't mind playing the role of a step-sister for once.

She was now a dragon with a family; anyone who messed with her would have to deal with her brother!

...

At noon, Yun Wan found the last two tubes of nutrient fluid in the house. This was the everyday meal for ordinary interstellar folks, offering dozens of weird flavors, which was pretty thoughtful.

Yun Wan drank the original flavor, which tasted somewhat like rice paste, sweet with a hint of sourness.

She felt like throwing up, but Yun Ge didn't mind.

Was there really no good food in this world?

Yun Wan searched online and found that interstellar cuisine existed, but it wasn't great.

The problem was that interstellar soil was barren, and most of the food grown was bitter and astringent, only suitable for making nutrient fluid. Edible plants were expensive and only for the rich.

So, gourmet food was only for the elite, while regular folks could only see cabbage on TV.

Yun Wan let out a deep sigh.

What did she do to deserve going from a land of plenty to a place where she couldn't even eat well!

Luckily, she had a system that could grow vegetables.

Not wanting to just survive on food every day, Yun Wan's farming instincts kicked in.

In the afternoon, she grabbed a small bag and pliers, ready to scavenge for trash.

After spending the whole afternoon in the capital's commercial district, she didn't find a single water bottle.

Confused, she posted on the Starnet: Why can't we scavenge trash on the capital planet?

[LOL, is the OP from the Stone Age? Who scavenges trash these days? If you're broke, you can get loans and grants at the office.]

[OP, you're bold; trash is owned by the planet's lords!]

[How could the OP have such an idea, hahaha!]

[Strange things happen every year, but this year is especially weird!]

Yun Wan slumped on a flower bed, her pliers and bag lying beside her.

"Are all systems this stubborn? Didn't you scout the place before transmigrating?"

How could a trash scavenging system survive in a place where scavenging is illegal?!

No, how was she supposed to survive now? Binding a system, but it's just a joke.

Wow, the crisp Chinese cabbage and the vibrant cherry tomatoes, along with those delicious fruits, meats, and the eight major cuisines of China, swirled around her before suddenly lining up and drifting off into the sky.

She never imagined that picking up trash would be this hard.

[Beep—, we are a professional system, and we have never encountered a situation where picking up trash is illegal before, so the system doesn't have a solution on file.]

[According to the actual situation, we can set things up so the host can pick up trash legally.]

Yun Wan immediately straightened up and got alert.

This sounded kind of familiar, but those little details didn't matter. What mattered was whether the system was really this capable.

To let her pick up trash, it just went ahead and made it legal!

In a way, the system was like a bossy CEO who'd drop a fortune for their sweetheart.

Instantly, its image in Yun Wan's mind went from a piece of junk to something grand and impressive.

Following the system's lead, Yun Wan went through a whirlwind of steps, and with a quick swipe, she signed her name.

Ten minutes later, Yun Wan shook out her stiff wrist and asked the system with hope:

"Can I get started on picking up trash now?"

[Not yet, host. You need to head to the barren planet under your name to pick up trash.]

?

A bad feeling crept into Yun Wan's heart.

Since when did she own a barren planet?

Prompted by the system, Yun Wan opened her smart brain, the latest model the Qin family bought, with smooth, lag-free internet.

So, the moment she clicked, she saw the deduction message, with a ton of zeros after the number 9.

Yun Wan counted five times—9 million, a number so huge she'd never seen anything like it in her life as a dragon.

Below was another unread message.

A letter to the new ruler:

Congratulations on becoming the new ruler of Planet Z9528. You can head to the capital star office to pick up the basic supplies for building your planet. Log into the official ruler forum for more info on planet development and the yearly assessment requirements.

If you fail the assessment, the planet gets taken back, and you're on the hook for the loss.

Wishing you all the best.

After piecing it all together, Yun Wan's mouth twitched.

She was the domineering CEO all along.

The system made her understand a truth.

Time travel has no future, short-lived is one thing, but also having to pick up trash, picking up trash is one thing, but also having to bear a huge debt, bearing a huge debt is one thing, but also having to pick up trash legally!

Maybe she should just reincarnate with the original host? That would be simpler.

[Host, persevere, and you will live a life envied by all, becoming the most excellent farmer in the interstellar!]

Envy? Envy her for being in deep debt?

Slacking off, on strike—no one can make her work!

Yun Wan peacefully lounges around.

[Host, you've already bought it, so why not give planting a shot?]

Yun Wan turns over.

[Imagine hotpot, skewers, barbecue, pancakes, crispy meat, fried chicken... can't even get a bite, just starving to death—what a waste.]

Yun Wan catches the sarcasm in the flat electronic voice, making her fume, but she can't help imagining all the delicious food...

"Grab it! Grab it now!"

Yun Wan bolts upright like she's come back from the dead.

She can still grab a bite before crashing again.

The system's got her again; it knows how to dangle the carrot.

As evening falls, the streets of the capital planet are nearly empty. Yun Wan starts her journey back, stopping at the supermarket entrance.

Dinner's up in the air. Yun Wan grabs the cheapest nutrient solution—bitter and subpar, on sale for half price.

No choice—she's saving for a spaceship ticket, or her garbage-picking gig will fall apart.

Back home, Yun Ge's on the sofa tinkering with some weird contraption—mechanical arms and all—no clue what it is.

Boys and their weird hobbies.

The moment he sees Yun Wan, he snatches a blanket to hide it.

Their rented basement is tiny—one bedroom, one living room. The original owner didn't care about family ties. Since she paid, the bedroom's hers, and Yun Ge's stuck on the living room sofa.

He's short enough to fit. The sofa's narrow, so he has to hug the backrest to keep from falling.

The setup's rough, but Yun Ge never complains.

Yun Wan's not his real sister, and she's got a temper, so it's a miracle she's looking after him.

Today, Yun Wan's acting a little off.

She actually ruffled his hair and gave him a smile.

Wasn't she always grossed out by his greasy hair?

Yun Ge takes a sip of the nutrient solution Yun Wan handed him, his face twisting at the bitterness.

He's had it at his friend Xiao Douzi's place. Their family blew their savings on his treatment, so they could only afford this reject nutrient solution to save cash.

So, does that mean they're broke too?

Yun Ge drinks half, still hungry, but saves the rest for lunch tomorrow.

If he eats too much and Yun Wan can't afford him, would she kick him to the curb?

The more Yun Ge thinks about it, the more he freaks out.

Yun Wan had just graduated and hadn't started working yet. He was too young to work legally, and this poor family had no income at all, living entirely on their savings.

This meant that Yun Wan would eventually run out of money, and abandoning him was just a matter of time.

Thinking of this, Yun Ge's eyes turned red, and while Yun Wan wasn't looking, he quietly lowered his head to wipe his tears.

He didn't know why his eyes were watering; the tears kept coming, and he couldn't wipe them fast enough.

Was it because he drank too much water?

In his distress, he let out a sob.

The sudden noise startled Yun Ge, and he quickly covered his mouth, but it was too late—Yun Wan had already looked up at him.

"What's wrong?"

Yun Wan bit the plastic packaging of the nutrient drink, feeling a bit at a loss as she looked at the boy who suddenly started whimpering like a puppy.

"N-no, nothing."

Yun Ge shook his head vigorously, tears flying everywhere.

Crying like this didn't seem like nothing was wrong!

He wasn't being honest, and Yun Wan felt a bit concerned.

She glanced at the leftover nutrient drink and guiltily touched her nose.

Could it be that her younger brother was crying because the nutrient drink tasted bad?

She had seen children Yun Ge's age who were afraid of taking medicine because of the bitterness, and some even cried after taking it.

Yun Wan felt she had discovered the truth.

The root of the problem was actually her.

"If it doesn't taste good, don't drink it. I'll buy the original kind tomorrow."

Little Long had almost cried from the bitterness as well, but she was strong—it was too embarrassing for an adult to cry over something like that.

Yun Ge, afraid of being seen as picky and annoying Yun Wan, quickly explained, "I like it, I'll drink this!"

As if to prove he could handle it, he gulped down the rest, drinking too fast and immediately started hiccuping.

He looked truly miserable.

Yun Wan walked over, half-hugging him, and gently patted his back to help him calm down.

"Alright, don't cry, don't cry, you're turning into a little tearful kitten…"

It was fine when no one comforted him, but with someone whispering softly in his ear, Yun Ge suddenly couldn't hold back and burst into loud sobs.

He thought he finally understood why his sister was being so gentle.

She must be about to abandon him, feeling guilty, which was why she was treating him so kindly.

He was soon to be an unwanted child, sent to an orphanage…

"I eat very little, and I can work, I don't take up much space, please don't abandon me…"

Yun Ge looked at Yun Wan with tearful eyes, his small hand tentatively tugging at the corner of her clothes, as if he wouldn't let go until she said something reassuring.

"So, you're crying because you're afraid I'll abandon you?"

Yun Wan suddenly understood. It didn't make sense that he'd cry so much just from a few sips of the nutrient drink.

Thinking about the original owner's indifferent attitude toward Yun Ge, coupled with the frequent harsh words and cold tones, he must have felt insecure, believing he could be abandoned at any moment.

Looking at Yun Ge, exhausted from crying and listless, Yun Wan seemed to see her past self.

Maybe because she'd been through tough times herself, she wanted to offer support to someone else.

"Don't worry about that, I won't abandon you. You're my brother, after all."

Yun Wan wiped his dirty face, stayed by his side until he fell asleep, and watched his long eyelashes tremble uneasily, her heart melting.

He's such a sensitive and fragile little guy.

Chapter 3 Preparation for Planting

The early morning air was still cool, with a cool, moist breeze.

Yun Wan rose early and took the subway to the Capital Star Office.

Each planet has an office that holds the highest authority, second only to the lord, helping the lord and the federation manage various affairs.

When Yun Wan arrived, the office hall was relatively empty. Most interstellar residents book appointments online and visit during off-peak hours to save time and avoid crowds.

Yun Wan approached the front desk and introduced herself as the new lord. The receptionist immediately knew what she needed and escorted her to the second floor.

"This is the Planet Management Department. The administrator inside can give you your supplies."

Yun Wan thanked her, then knocked and entered.

The administrator was still napping when the new lord came to collect supplies.

The administrator's job is pretty laid-back. Although planets are sold every year, those who can afford a planet usually skip the empire's basic supplies and prefer to buy them elsewhere, avoiding the long journey to the Capital Star.

Seeing the young girl who claimed to be the new lord, the administrator was still groggy.

He quickly got to work, grabbing a small box from the warehouse. "Here are three packs of seeds, some farming tools, and a simple foldable lord's residence."

As the girl opened the box, the administrator asked curiously, "Why did you buy a barren planet, of all things?"

Z9528 was originally a mining planet, overexploited by the previous lord, drained of its value, and donated to the empire for recycling.

The girl in front of him looked like she had just graduated. Could she have been tricked?

"I want to farm."

"To farm?"

The administrator was even more confused.

He looked her over, noticing her wrinkled, cheap clothes and worn-out sneakers.

She didn't look like a noble lady from any family!

"Are you a crop scientist?"

"No."

"Are you trying to escape the school's employment office? Being a lord is a profession, but failing the annual assessment is a big deal. It'll go on your record and hurt your future job prospects."

This wasn't the first time something like this had happened, but those students who tried to cut corners ended up regretting it.

The girl looked innocent; she shouldn't be led astray!

"I just like farming." Yun Wan finished checking and picked up the box.

Watching the girl leave, the administrator kept hearing her words echoing in his ears.

Buying a barren planet just because she likes farming? But she doesn't even have farming skills. How will she farm? By sheer willpower?

The administrator didn't understand; he was greatly shocked.

He couldn't help but take another look at the planet's name.

Bringing the items back to the basement, Yun Ge was zoning out in the living room. Seeing her return, he ran over.

"What's all this?"

After Yun Wan reassured him yesterday, he wasn't as worried anymore, but who knows if she'll change her mind.

Yun Ge decided to get on good terms with Yun Wan to stop any problems before they start.

Seeing Yun Wan return, he started the conversation.

Of course, he was genuinely curious.

Is this a box of nutrient solution?

"I bought a barren planet."

Yun Wan dropped a bombshell.

"Want to come farm on the barren planet with me? I'll scavenge to take care of you!"

Somehow, Yun Ge felt a bit touched.

The mean sister was actually willing to scavenge for him. It seemed like their family was really struggling.

Scavenging was illegal. Maybe he should just go to the welfare home...

Wait, she bought a barren planet, so it's legal now.

But that's not the main issue!

The point is—

"If you got a loan to buy the planet and flunk the annual check, they'll take the planet back, and if you can't repay the loan, you'll end up in jail!"

After being sick, how did Yun Wan go from being mean to just plain dumb?

"I'm great at farming." Yun Wan didn't know how to explain. With the system on her side, it should be okay, right?

Right!

Yun Wan opened her smart device and bought two spaceship tickets, one adult ticket for 1000 and one child ticket for 500. With the remaining money, she bought some nutrient solutions and seasonings online.

Seasonings were luxuries in the interstellar world, with prices that were daunting.

Yun Wan bought basic seasonings like vinegar, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and oil, spending a few hundred, which pained her greatly.

Seeing Yun Wan buy all this stuff, Yun Ge grew even more worried.

"Worrying too much will keep you from growing, little one. Big sis will make it big someday and buy you bottled milk to drink!"

Yun Wan painted a rosy picture for the frowning Yun Ge, who acted like a little adult.

Yun Ge felt even more uneasy. Although he somewhat liked the current foolish sister, if she was going to end up in jail, maybe it would be better to have the bad sister back!

...

Yun Wan and Yun Ge packed up all their belongings, each packed into a small bag, which wasn't even as big as the box of basic supplies.

This place keeps redefining what it means to be poor.

Broke and hungry, Yun Wan and Yun Ge boarded the spaceship, managing to grab two big tubes of nutrient drink.

The spaceship made occasional stops, and by the time it reached Z9528, only Yun Wan and her brother were left.

As soon as they disembarked, the spaceship took off back home.

Standing on the barren land, the two of them, one taller and one shorter, watched the spaceship gradually disappear into the horizon, their shadows stretching long.

What they saw was a plain overgrown with weeds, with distant mountains rolling endlessly. The blue sky, white clouds, and gentle breeze created a serene and beautiful scene far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

"Let's find a spot with water and set up the lord's mansion."

Yun Wan opened the supply box and took out two sturdy, collapsible poles, one for each of them, to clear the path.

The two of them crossed the plain and entered the forest.

The valley was peaceful, filled with the sweet songs of birds, and the crunch of dry leaves underfoot.

Yun Wan felt completely relaxed, becoming one with nature.

At the foot of the mountain, she found a river and set up the lord's mansion on the dry riverbank.

The foldable lord's mansion was super handy, a small, rectangular box. With a gentle press of the red button on top, the small box quickly expanded into a tiny, square house.

This type of room is a must-have for space travel, made of lightweight material but with low defense, only good for a temporary stay.

Called a lord's mansion, it was really just a small two-bedroom apartment. Inside, there was a simple heating device and a water purification system; one heated the nutrient drink, the other provided clean water.

Yun Wan and Yun Ge wiped the mud off their shoes on the dry leaves, left their shoes outside, and then brought their stuff inside.

Looking at the new house, Yun Ge finally cracked a smile.

He observed that the new sofa was quite wide, narrower than a single bed but perfect for a kid.

This was probably the best part.

Yun Ge moved his suitcase next to the sofa and began to arrange it with his usual small blanket.

"Yun Ge, there are two rooms here, we can each have one."

Yun Wan felt a bit embarrassed.

Seeing Yun Ge's obedient demeanor, she felt guilty, even though it was all the original owner's fault.

Yun Ge looked up in surprise, incredulously at Yun Wan, "Really?"

Seeing Yun Wan's affirmation, Yun Ge tossed the blanket aside and started bouncing around the living room in excitement.

After the excitement, he earnestly said to Yun Wan, "If you can't pay back the loan and end up in jail, I'll visit you a lot."

Yun Wan's loving smile almost faltered.

Who's cursing whom, this kid!

...

Yun Wan casually tidied up, instructed Yun Ge not to wander off, and went out to survey the environment.

After circling the small hill, Yun Wan discovered that this planet was just a plain, unremarkable barren planet, without even a single person, so where's all this trash coming from?

"System, maybe you should try being human for a change?"

The system couldn't understand Yun Wan's meaning and earnestly explained the differences between AI and humans.

Yun Wan had no words.

[Ding, abandoned black mining area detected, time to scavenge, host, let's go!]

"Ah, I knew I could count on you!"

Yun Wan smiled brightly, her mood shifting faster than flipping a page, as if her previous dissatisfaction never existed.

The places she explored were automatically mapped by the system, and the mining area Yun Wan hadn't visited yet was marked beyond the map's edge.

She headed towards the marked spot, walking briskly, brushing against branches now and then, but she didn't mind.

A few minutes later, near some exposed rocks, she came across a mine shaft.

Black ore is the poorest quality ore in the galaxy, generally used for household energy.

Yun Wan walked around the mine shaft, which was nearly tapped out, with only a few scattered pieces of black ore embedded in the rock walls.

She scavenged a few pieces of black ore left behind by workers, racking up a total of ten pieces, all of which she fed into the system.

[Ding, greening value 10]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a beginner's gift pack *1]

The chimes sounded like cash rolling in, leaving Yun Wan grinning from ear to ear.

She couldn't wait to open the beginner's gift pack.

It appeared as a gift icon, and upon clicking it, the items she'd received were displayed one by one.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained ordinary Spirit Soil *4]

[Seed Soaking Agent *3]

[Blind Box Seed *1]

[Ordinary Spirit Soil: Boosts plant yield or quality to some degree.]

[Seed Soaking Agent: Can increase plant growth speed, with results depending on soaking time and concentration.]

Next, Yun Wan opened the blind box seed.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained sweet potato 1, unlocked encyclopedia 1]

Yun Wan pulled out the sweet potato seed and gave it a quick look. One sweet potato plant could yield about seven or eight sweet potatoes. After harvesting the first crop, she could treat herself to roasted sweet potatoes daily.

Having unlocked an encyclopedia entry, Yun Wan took out the Treasure Basin from the system space, examining it thoroughly, but there was no sign of the promised random treasure.

At the bottom of the Treasure Basin, she found a line of small text that read:

Your random treasure will arrive tomorrow, please wait patiently!

Yun Wan understood and put the Treasure Basin back into her backpack, then turned her attention to the mall.

With the greening points, the mall is no longer dim, and only two products appear.

[Ordinary Spirit Soil: 1 greening point/piece

On sale, 8 greening points/10 pieces

Sweet potato seed: 2 greening points/piece]

In addition to sweet potatoes, there are some seeds in the supply box that need to be planted, requiring a large amount of soil.

Yun Wan bit the bullet and bought 10 pieces of Spirit Soil and 1 sweet potato seed. Her full wallet instantly deflated, leaving only a pitiful amount in the system balance.

Yun Wan arranged the fourteen pieces of Spirit Soil into a 2x7 rectangle, placed not far from the lord's mansion. Each piece of Spirit Soil covers 1 square meter, totaling 14 square meters, forming a sizable vegetable plot.

Yun Wan grabbed a small shovel and started turning over the soil, piece by piece. The black-red soil was loose, and with a quick lift of the shovel, a chunk of soil flipped over effortlessly. In no time, the soil was all loosened up, ready for planting the next day.

After downing two bottles of nutrient solution, Yun Wan took out the seeds from the supply box.

The seeds are relatively easy-to-survive varieties: cabbage, white radish, and chocolate tomato. Although it's said to be three packs, it's actually a transparent small bag the width of a finger, with five seeds in each bag.

Yun Wan tidied up the supply box, making room for a small box the size of a palm, placed the seeds inside, injected the seed soak solution, and also put the sweet potato produced by the system into it.

Let it soak overnight and try planting it tomorrow to see how it turns out.

Yun Ge watched her sister's quirky series of actions, casually soaking the seeds and a strangely shaped thing in water, thinking, is this her planting secret?

If this method can grow edible plants, why hasn't anyone figured it out before?

Yun Ge stayed by the seeds, praying hard that something tasty would sprout!

Chapter 4: Cold Tossed Houttuynia Cordata

Early the next morning, Yun Wan opened her backpack and noticed a small red dot in the upper right corner of the Treasure Basin compartment.

Taking out the Treasure Basin, she found a small pistol lying inside, with a light blue liquid reservoir on top and ten tiny green indicators on the handle.

[Freeze Gun: Can automatically lock onto targets based on infrared signals, firing freezing beams to freeze objects. Once fully charged, it can be used up to 10 times. Once the energy is depleted, it can be recharged using ores.]

It was actually an offensive weapon!

Yun Wan searched on the Starnet and found similar items, but they were bulky, required a stand for use, and were very cumbersome, suitable for large-scale military activities.

The Freeze Gun in her hand was an enhanced model, ideal for personal protection.

Yun Wan had been planning to go out exploring these past few days and was in need of a weapon. The Freeze Gun came just in time.

A good start filled Yun Wan with energy for the day. After taking a couple of sips of nutrient drink, she headed into the field.

The morning soil was damp with dew, softer than yesterday. After a few digs, the shovel was covered in mud, which she had to scrape off by hand.

The seeds, having soaked overnight, were swollen and hydrated, as if they were ready to break through the soil and grow several feet tall.

Yun Wan dug a small hole, placed the seeds inside, and gently covered them with soil.

Each piece of Spirit Soil was planted with two seeds, with similar varieties planted together.

The sweet potato was larger, with only one end soaked, while the other remained dry. However, a tiny sprout had appeared from the top, a vivid yellow against the red skin.

Yun Wan carefully planted the sweet potato alone in a piece of Spirit Soil, placing the sprout upwards in the hole and carefully covering it with soil.

The concentration of the seed soak solution had decreased after use, but Yun Wan didn't waste it. She stored it in her system inventory for future use.

After sowing, Yun Wan went to the river to fetch some water and evenly distributed it over each patch of Spirit Soil.

There were still four pieces of Spirit Soil left without extra seeds to plant, and Yun Wan could only leave them unused for now.

It felt like she had missed out on a fortune.

Looking at her handiwork, Yun Wan stretched, soaking up the warm sunlight, feeling refreshed. She went back inside to wake up Yun Ge.

Yun Ge had a small, round face, and when he was woken up, he wrinkled his nose, looking utterly adorable.

"Want to come along with me?"

Hearing that they were going out, Yun Ge was instantly awake, his eyes lit up with excitement.

He got up, washed up, and Yun Wan prepared the things they needed for the trip: a hoe with a flat blade and toothed edge, a backpack, the Freeze Gun, and she handed Yun Ge a bottle of nutrient solution. They locked the door and set off.

Yun Wan planned to continue exploring along the Black Mine, hoping to uncover other mines.

The sun was gradually moving towards the zenith, but walking through the woods didn't feel hot. Instead, it was cool and refreshing, soothing the restlessness in her heart.

After walking for a while, Yun Wan stopped in a shady area of the mountain, her eyes lighting up.

A large patch of Houttuynia Cordata spread across the forest, its green leaves with red undersides dancing in the wind, as if beckoning her to taste them.

Yun Wan crouched down, randomly picked one, and dug along its roots. Beneath the leaf tips were extensive root systems, exposed to the air with the help of the toothed hoe, emitting a distinct aroma.

Yun Ge smelled it and sneezed.

"What's the use of these weeds?" he asked, curious, watching Yun Wan quickly pull out a large handful of fish mint from the soil, which emitted a strange smell.

"It's a tasty wild vegetable, though many people don't like its taste."

Yun Wan harvested a large handful of fish mint and decided to turn back. She headed back eagerly, picking a few large leaves and breaking off some sticks along the way.

They didn't have any utensils, so they had to improvise with what they could find.

Cleaning the fish mint took a while, and it took them some time to wash and dry it all, then lay it out on the leaves.

Yun Wan plucked a piece with her fingers and put it into her mouth.

The land here is barren, and Z9528 is no exception. The fish mint that grew here was thin and small, tasting bland, but the unique smell stayed the same.

Except for the texture, it was exactly the same as the fish mint she remembered.

Seeing Yun Wan eating the wild vegetable raw, Yun Ge also tried a piece. It was a taste he'd never experienced.

In his opinion, it wasn't great but not terrible either, like drinking nutrient paste.

However, wild vegetables are free, so thinking that, he ate a bit more.

"Don't eat too much, wait until it's seasoned."

Yun Wan took out four kinds of seasonings she'd ordered online, all in small, narrow bottles. Salt and sugar were fine, but soy sauce, vinegar, and oil ran out quickly. Pouring a little bit would reduce the amount by a tenth, noticeably shrinking.

She worried that one shaky move might pour too much, and she'd be devastated.

Now she was completely broke, not a single coin to her name, and once used up, she couldn't afford to buy more!

Sigh, still so poor!

Yun Ge stood on tiptoe, leaning over the table, looking at those strange bottles.

Two black, two white, and one yellow, each added a little bit. As they stirred, the white powder gradually melted and disappeared, and each piece of fish mint was evenly coated with black liquid.

He swallowed, the mix smelled kind of nice, and the red and green colors looked good.

Even though he had tasted it before, it somehow felt more delicious now.

After more than ten minutes, they sat at the dining table, each holding chopsticks.

Yun Wan was the first to pick up a piece and put it in her mouth. The salty and fragrant fish mint spread between her teeth, the umami made up for the lack of texture, and it was surprisingly chewy, making the flavor last longer.

Although the seasonings were not complete, the taste was still satisfactory.

Seeing Yun Ge clumsily learning to use chopsticks, Yun Wan explained the method of use to him in detail.

He learned quickly and soon could pick up things by himself, although his movements were still a bit awkward.

Yun Ge took the first bite and sped up.

The flavor of the seasonings diluted the strangeness of the fish mint, injecting some freshness, and the two perfectly blended into a new kind of deliciousness.

"Wild vegetables are better than nutrient solution."

"This is called cold mixed fish mint. If there were chili and garlic, it would be even more delicious!"

Yun Ge couldn't imagine how "even more delicious" would taste, but currently, fish mint was the best thing he had ever eaten.

For the first time, he was actually looking forward to a meal. Could he eat fish mint again tomorrow?

...

At noon, the sun was scorching outside, and Yun Wan stayed indoors. She logged into the official forum for lords to check the news.

Most posts were lords either bragging or complaining. The more serious ones involved buying specialties or seeking partnerships, mostly about transactions of mechs and minerals, which Yun Wan couldn't even think about yet.

A pinned post at the top caught Yun Wan's eye.

[Join the Lord Charisma Contest!]

The post was marked in bright red, and Yun Wan clicked on it.

The Lord Charisma Contest was for this year's new lords. It gave the public a chance to learn about new planets, as part of the empire's support program.

The contest was held once a year, and each time many planets stood out, becoming overnight hits, drawing in lots of settlers and partnerships. One year, a planet even made it into the top 100 interstellar planets.

Almost all new lords would sign up for the contest to get their planet noticed. With good luck, they could even be selected as one of the top ten most popular planets and win a million-dollar prize.

Yun Wan read the rules several times, seeing there were no downsides to joining, so she signed up right away and submitted her planet's basic info.

As part of signing up, she had to rename her planet, and Yun Wan entered "Shennong Star."

Yes, this would be the only planet in the galaxy that loved farming.

After renaming it, Yun Wan suddenly felt this barren planet could dominate the galaxy.

After completing the registration, the live broadcast device was provided by Starnet exclusively and would be express-shipped to the planet, taking one to two days.

Once the sun went behind the clouds, Yun Wan had planned to take a walk nearby, but then Teacher Li from the school's career office called her, telling her to submit her job materials right away.

Yun Wan was on a barren planet and couldn't return, but fortunately, submitting image backups was also acceptable. By the time she packed and sent the materials to Teacher Li, it was already night.

She put away her smart brain and looked around, but Yun Ge was nowhere to be seen.

Walking out of the cabin, she found Yun Ge squatting in front of the vegetable patch, muttering to himself.

Yun Wan approached and heard a melodious song.

After the song ended, Yun Ge cupped his chin with both hands and said earnestly, "Alright, from now on I will sing to you every day. You must grow up quickly, and also, be delicious... very delicious!"

Remembering the fish mint he ate at noon, Yun Ge licked his lips, savoring the peculiar taste.

Even wild grass was delicious, so the vegetables grown by his silly sister must be even better!

"With Yun Ge's help, they will grow very well."

Yun Wan bent down, approaching to feel this quite childlike scene.

Yun Ge was startled, looked up, and saw Yun Wan smiling at him, his little face gradually turning crimson.

After a day, the seeds had already sprouted, growing into seedlings a few centimeters tall, with tender green leaves swaying in the wind, full of vitality.

The cabbage grew the fastest and had already taken shape. At this growth rate, it could be on the dining table in another day or two.

...

That night, at the Qin family's house.

"Is that you, Teacher Li? What can I do for you?" Mrs. Qin answered the phone, "Oh, Yun Wan? Just treat her like any other student... That's not what you're calling about?"

"You're telling me she bought a barren planet to become its ruler? Alright, I understand. Thank you for informing me."

After hanging up, Mrs. Qin leaned back in her armchair, feeling a headache coming on.

Qin Yan, ever perceptive, noticed her mother's discomfort and moved behind her to gently massage her temples.

Under Qin Yan's soothing touch, the tension in her mother's brow eased, and she began to relax, even feeling a bit sleepy.

She had been struggling with poor sleep, often plagued by insomnia. Despite seeing numerous renowned doctors, there had been no improvement. It was only Qin Yan's occasional massages that offered some relief.

Noticing her mother's expression soften, Qin Yan asked, "Did something happen to my sister?"

"Hmph, she's not in trouble, but she's certainly caused a mess for me!"

Mentioning Yun Wan, Mrs. Qin's face darkened.

Even though she's on the brink of death, she still won't stay quiet and even took out a loan to buy a barren planet.

Luckily, Mrs. Qin had the foresight to stop her husband from bringing her back. Not only was there the scandal of genetic defects, but buying a barren planet was sure to invite endless ridicule.

Spending money on a worthless barren planet—people would think the Qin family had lost their minds!

Even though she was her biological daughter, Mrs. Qin thought it was better not to acknowledge her. Whatever she did wouldn't reflect on the Qin family.

Feeling Qin Yan's gentle touch, Mrs. Qin's heart was somewhat soothed.

Yan'er was so much better—an S-level psychic, highly talented, raised by the Qin family as their heir, gracious and sensible, never doing anything ridiculous.

Most importantly, she was also very filial.

Such a person was worthy of being her daughter, worthy of being the Qin family's young lady, and capable of leading the Qin family to a brighter future.

Mrs. Qin's conviction grew stronger.

Everything she had done back then was the right call!

Chapter 5: Vinegar-Braised Cabbage

The interstellar courier, handled by robots, was incredibly fast, and the live-streaming device arrived at Shennong Star the next day.

Yun Wan opened the courier box marked with a lightning logo and took out a small black spherical object.

After syncing the live-streaming device with her smart brain and successfully connecting it, wings unfolded from both sides of the device, allowing it to hover in the air, keeping a perfect distance from Yun Wan.

As Yun Wan moved, the live-streaming device floated along, handling all the filming automatically, eliminating the need for manual control.

Before officially starting the broadcast, Yun Wan watched other lords' live streams on the Starnet. The top three were Carapace Star, Berry Star, and Snow Crystal Star.

Carapace Star and Snow Crystal Star were mining planets.

Carapace Star had discovered a new type of mineral that could be used to manufacture mech armor. The new mineral's performance and toughness were superior to ordinary materials, and its cost-effectiveness was higher than that of advanced materials. Its discovery instantly captured the attention of the entire galaxy.

The new mech material marked a major breakthrough in mech technology, and both corporations and nobles were closely eyeing this valuable resource.

People across the galaxy are passionate about mechs, and Carapace Star's inherent popularity related to mechs naturally secured its top ranking.

Snow Crystal Star produced high-grade energy minerals, which also garnered significant attention.

As the name suggests, Berry Star produced various berries. Natural food was rare in the galaxy, and Berry Star was one of the few planets where natural food appeared. The berries had a sweet and sour taste, highly prized by the elite, and were sold at an exorbitant price of 100 star coins per berry.

Yun Wan checked out the titles of the top three live streams, which were quite plain, yet their high viewership was entirely due to the planets' strengths.

Did Shennong Star, with its tiny plot of land, have that kind of power?

Obviously not!

Yun Wan was banking on live-streaming to sell her produce and make a profit. If no one watched, it wouldn't work!

After a moment of thought, Yun Wan's fingers moved, and a live stream titled "Shennong Star Rules the Galaxy" suddenly appeared, featured prominently in the new live streams section.

As soon as the broadcast started, many viewers were drawn in by the title.

The lord was a young girl, living in a makeshift lord's residence, next to a tiny, sad-looking vegetable patch. The area was barren, littered with dry branches and fallen leaves, and the nearby trees were scrawny, their yellowing leaves on the verge of withering.

This is it? Seriously?

What about ruling the galaxy?

After a moment of silence, many comments floated across the live-streaming room.

[Can I say this is the poorest lord I've ever seen? Can't even build a proper lord's mansion, no industry, what's the point of buying a barren star?]

[I checked, Shennong Star was originally called Z9528, an over-mined barren star. The lord is definitely a fool.]

[The lord got the wrong script. Other lords: building infrastructure, developing. Shennong Star Lord: surviving, just living is enough.]

[I want to see how she rules the galaxy!]

[I bet a shell she can't do it.]

[Can't 1]

[Can't 1000]

Yun Wan felt slightly awkward on camera. She glanced at her smart brain, where the number of viewers fluctuated wildly, rising to a thousand, then slowly dropping to three hundred, finally stabilizing at around two hundred.

Regarding this, Yun Wan, the master of clickbait titles, had already prepared herself mentally. As long as people continued to watch, her strategy would be considered a success.

Shennong Star didn't have much of a gimmick worth watching; its only asset was that modest-sized vegetable patch.

While live-streaming, Yun Wan watered the vegetable patch, talking as she went:

"These five are bok choy, the leaves taste sweet, and they should be almost mature in another day. Next to them are radishes and cherry tomatoes, which haven't fruited yet, and in the corner are sweet potato plants."

The camera panned over the lush bok choy, cute radish leaves, budding cherry tomato plants, and sprawling sweet potato plants.

The vegetable sprouts were adorned with glistening morning dew, translucent and shimmering. A breeze swept by, turning the dewdrops into water droplets that fell into the soft soil, leaving the ground moist.

The chat had been silent for a while, and Yun Wan thought her introduction was too boring, making the live stream unwatchable, and she felt a bit down.

Soon, the comments started to pick up again.

[I was just given a pile of work by my annoying boss and was so angry I wanted to curse. I don't know why, but seeing the lord's simple vegetable patch miraculously calmed me down.]

[You're not alone. I've been having a streak of bad luck lately, and everything's been going wrong. I really didn't know what to do. Now I think maybe I should slow down and enjoy the scenery along the way, not be so impatient.]

[The vegetables are planted quite well. Does the lord have some agricultural skills? I feel like this live stream could get popular.]

[Agricultural skills aren't something you find everywhere. The patents are all held by those big natural food companies. How could such a remote planet have something so advanced?]

[I agree with the above. If she had agricultural skills, the lord wouldn't be this poor.]

[Yeah, it looks good, but the vegetables must taste terrible!]

Doubts piled up, and the comments were overwhelmingly negative, with no one optimistic about Yun Wan's vegetables.

Little Dragon had never seen such a barrage of criticism before. Seeing the colorful comments fill the screen, he unconsciously took two steps back, as if cornered.

Yun Wan pouted in frustration, "My vegetable planting is second to none, with my own secret techniques. What do you all know?"

She was also a bit unsure in her heart, her tone not as confident.

The bok choy wasn't fully mature yet, and she hadn't tasted it, so she didn't know how it would taste. But with the system's Spirit Soil and soaking agent, it should be decent, right?

[I don't believe it.]

[I don't believe it unless I can take a bite.]

[I've seen plenty of scammers like this. She's definitely going to sell vegetables later. Everyone, don't fall for it! Otherwise, how do you think she's going to recoup her investment in this barren planet?]

[Just arrived. Is this really a thing? I'm out.]

[Out.]

In an instant, new viewers were swayed by the conspiracy theories, and the viewership dropped sharply.

Yun Wan's blood pressure rose from the increasingly negative speculation.

Capital Star Planet Management Office.

The administrator began his usual day of taking it easy. Recently, influenced by his wife, he had become obsessed with the lord's charm competition live streams, especially enjoying watching Berry Star's berry-picking. It was not only a stress-relieving activity but also allowed him to purchase natural food.

Unfortunately, the berries were so popular that he had only managed to buy them once, and he missed the sweet and sour taste.

There was still some time before Berry Star's live stream started, so he casually browsed the live stream area and unexpectedly saw that familiar girl again. Looking at the live stream's title: "Shennong Star Dominates the Galaxy."

The administrator shook his head, thinking young people are too impulsive, always talking about conquering the world.

Out of curiosity, he clicked into the live stream to see what was going on.

To his surprise, the girl actually knew how to grow vegetables. Though there weren't many, they looked gorgeous and probably tasted great.

Soon, the live stream became noisy, and it seemed the girl was about to cry from frustration. The administrator was quite angry. He didn't like going online because people often spoke irresponsibly, which was really annoying.

Normally, the admin would just bail in situations like this, but today, he just had to stick up for the girl.

Remembering what the girl had said that day, he felt that a kid who dares to chase her dreams can't be a bad person, and her passion deserved some encouragement.

[Hey, don't jump to conclusions without knowing the facts! Maybe she's just a kid who loves farming.]

[Next year, make big bucks and tip 10 shells.]

[You sound just like my uncle!]

[Why pick on the girl? Do you even need to believe her? You're ruining such a nice live stream!]

[Fragrance in Sleeve tipped 10 shells.]

[Lord, ignore them, they're just minor bumps on your road to ruling the world!]

With the first supportive comment for Yun Wan, many others began to speak up for her, replacing the unpleasant remarks.

Yun Wan felt a warmth in her heart.

But seriously, did some viewers really think she wanted to take over the universe?

She was just your average clickbait queen!

"Thank you all for your support, but I'm sure you're also curious about the taste of bok choy. Today, I'll let you all have a taste."

The live stream gadget had a five-sense simulation feature. Once Yun Wan enabled sharing, the audience could experience everything in real time.

Yun Wan pulled a bok choy from the ground, weighed it, and it was about two to three pounds.

First, she gave it a quick rinse by the river, then took it back to the lord's place, separated the leaves, and gave them another rinse, and the fresh bok choy was spotless.

She tore the bok choy into small pieces with her hands, fired up the stove, heated the pan, and added oil. When the oil started to smoke, she added the bok choy, and the sizzle was music to her ears.

She added the same four seasonings, with extra vinegar, filling the room with a tangy aroma.

Yun Ge peeked out from behind, drooling at the smell.

Soon, the sourness of the vinegar and the aroma of the bok choy fully blended, and it was ready to serve.

"Vinegar-glazed bok choy, please enjoy."

Seeing the girl start cooking, none of the audience left, all wanting to see how the bok choy tasted.

The finished dish was served on green leaves, not looking shabby but rather fresh and elegant.

When the girl turned on the five-sense sharing, the audience's experience became even more direct.

The vinegar-glazed bok choy had a silver-red color, and the sour aroma made mouths water.

Taking a small piece of bok choy, the irregular tear maximized the vinegar flavor, followed by the sweetness of the bok choy, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour, with an endless aftertaste.

The audience felt the tender cabbage dancing like a fairy's hand between their teeth, until their stomachs growled in protest, and they reluctantly swallowed.

[Can the lord reserve some cabbage?]

After Yun Wan closed her five senses, a flood of comments popped up, all clamoring for the cabbage to be put on sale.

The ID that had been full of skepticism earlier was also among them, as if they had forgotten the trouble they had stirred up.

But the audience wasn't fooled.

[Didn't you say the lord's vegetables were awful? Why are you joining in the fun now?]

Many viewers remembered the four remaining cabbages in Yun Wan's field and checked the live stream's viewer count: 350.

Damn, that's not nearly enough! Thinking that fewer people meant less competition, the enthusiastic audience called out those who had been talking trash and shamelessly lingering in the live stream, publicly shaming them.

[Lord, it was them who stirred up trouble earlier, don't sell to them.]

[Don't sell to them, sell to me instead!]

[...]

Yun Wan was delighted to see this and promptly blocked those IDs.

Once blocked, they could still watch the live stream but couldn't comment or buy anything.

Yun Wan loved seeing them crave it but unable to get their hands on it!

The demand for pre-ordering cabbage in the live stream grew louder, and Yun Wan went with the flow, keeping one cabbage for seed and putting the other three up for sale.

One cabbage for 500 star coins.

The quality of the cabbage justified the price, especially since a single berry from Berry Star costs 100 star coins.

[A bit expensive, but I'll buy it!]

[Missed it, just went to Ji's Fresh to buy one to satisfy the craving, not as good as the lord's.]

[Lord, such a big barren star, such a small plot of land, are you slacking off?]

[Please don't slack off, lord, the child is hungry!]

Watching her account balance skyrocket, Yun Wan was thrilled.

Three cabbages for 1500, if she planted the entire Shennong Star, she would definitely become the richest person in the galaxy!

Chapter 6: Spiked Warthog

After taking care of the bok choy, Yun Wan returned to the dining table.

Yun Ge sat straight at the table, chopsticks set aside, his small hands neatly placed on the table, his eyes lit up as he stared at the bok choy in front of him.

Since everyone wasn't here yet, he took a bite and then set his chopsticks down.

It was his first time experiencing the sweet and sour flavor of vinegar-glazed bok choy, and the word "delicious" took on a whole new meaning for him.

"Hurry up and eat before it gets cold," Yun Wan said with a particularly affectionate look.

This kid was so polite, waiting for her to start eating.

How could the original owner have been so mean to such a good kid?

After Yun Wan spoke, Yun Ge dug in eagerly.

Yesterday, his world was just Houttuynia cordata, but today, bok choy was added. Would he get to try new flavors every day from now on?

A warm feeling washed over him, and he knew it was called happiness.

He felt like he finally understood what happiness meant.

Yun Ge suddenly didn't want to finish the bok choy, afraid his little stomach would erase all the good memories.

Silly sister, barren planet, bok choy—was this all real?

Would he wake up back in that dark basement, where the mean sister would yell at him and starve him as punishment?

...

In the afternoon, Yun Wan grabbed her usual three things and went out to explore.

This time, Yun Ge didn't feel like going out, locking himself in his room to play with his gadgets.

Yun Wan didn't push him; kids need their own space.

Before she left, many viewers, especially the three who'd pre-ordered bok choy, wanted to keep an eye on the bok choy field.

Yun Wan was surprised how much everyone loved the little vegetable patch, so she split the live stream into two different-sized windows. Those who wanted to watch the bok choy field could enlarge the small window, while the window showing her exploration of the barren planet would shrink, making it convenient to see both scenes.

Everything was ready, and Yun Wan picked up her hoe and set off.

Last time, she had gone quite far, and walking there again would waste time, so Yun Wan walked in the opposite direction.

If only she could buy a flying car—she didn't ask for much, even a second-hand one would do. Walking miles every day was making her calves bulk up.

The live stream was calm, following Yun Wan as she wandered through the forest, the dappled sunlight warming her face.

After bypassing a few crooked giant trees and crossing a small waterway, Yun Wan discovered another mine.

[Ding, abandoned blue mineral area discovered, go scavenging, host, go!]

Yun Wan quickened her pace. The closer she got to the dark mine, the taller and denser the trees became, completely covering the sky, making it somewhat chilly and eerie.

Suddenly, there was a rapid rustling sound in the grass.

Yun Wan stopped, her hand gripping the cryo-gun at her waist, and she cautiously looked around. The air returned to silence, and there was nothing unusual.

With a sigh of relief, Yun Wan made it to the mine pit.

The mine pit was littered with blue ores and three scrapped old robots, the discontinued A231 model, which were severely damaged, either missing heads or limbs.

Yun Wan hauled the three robots out of the mine pit, planning to take them home later.

Yun Ge might enjoy these things, and since they were already broken, they could be picked up for him to pass the time.

It dawned on Yun Wan that Yun Ge was at the age to attend school, but in her memory, he hadn't gone to school since their parents passed away.

This wasn't her fault; Yun Ge was resistant to school, and with their parents' death, they lost their financial source, so Yun Ge took the opportunity to drop out.

Yun Wan never went to school, but she believed kids should be in school, playing with their peers, unlike her, who never had the chance to have a happy childhood.

However, they lived on a barren planet, and getting to school was a hassle, so it needed careful consideration.

Yun Wan rummaged through the mine pit, only picking up the ores on the ground, leaving the ones on the walls untouched. The mine pit was already riddled with holes, having endured too much.

There was no need to overexploit unless desperate. Once the veins were exhausted, the surrounding environment would also be affected, becoming lifeless. These veins could not withstand any more disturbances and would probably take hundreds of years to recover.

[Ding, 23 blue ores collected, Spirit Soil 46]

Yun Wan's smile widened; the Spirit Soil exchanged for blue ores was twice that of black ores. How many Spirit Soil sweet potatoes could 46 Spirit Soil buy!

Though she was broke, she felt like she'd struck gold.

[Is the lord seriously taking these junk robots?]

[The lord picking up ores reminds me of my hamster munching, picking one up and smiling, hahaha]

[Man, the lord's broke. What I imagined for exploration: a chill stroll, taking in the sights. The lord's exploration: picking up trash]

[Drop that junk! You're the woman destined to rule the galaxy!]

That last comment got a bunch of laughs.

[Forget the galaxy, the lord's won my heart]

[1, begging the lord to quit scavenging and start farming, the children are waiting to eat! (Knocking bowl)]

Yun Wan was lost in her own little world, not noticing what the comments were saying, happily dragging the three robots as big as herself back.

Soon, the calm in the comments was shattered, several viewers frantically spamming the live stream, and when they didn't get Yun Wan's attention, they sent private messages.

Yun Wan's smart device buzzed nonstop, and she thought it was broken. When she opened it, she saw a flood of messages from viewers.

[Dark Fragrance Fills the Sleeves: Lord, get back to the garden—it's in trouble!]

[Make Big Money Next Year: Lord, my bok choy is about to be trampled by a boar! Wuwu!]

The comments exploded, all focused on the aggressive wart hog, with enthusiastic viewers live-reporting the bok choy situation in the comments.

[Good news good news, the wart hog hasn't discovered the vegetable plot yet]

[The wart hog is 10 meters away from the vegetable plot... 5 meters...]

Yun Wan hadn't expected the garden to be in danger so soon.

She had no time to care for the robots, left them halfway, and hurried back without stopping.

Emerging from the woods, Yun Wan saw a warthog with sharp spines on its back and tusks by its mouth, an ugly beast digging holes as it moved, turning the riverbank into its playground.

As the warthog approached the bok choy, it curiously sniffed, its shiny tusks nearly damaging one of the plants. Yun Wan shouted loudly, drawing the warthog's attention to herself.

The warthog snorted through its nostrils, its right hoof pawing the ground uneasily, glaring at the human who had interrupted its fun.

Its instincts told it the girl was no threat.

The warthog suddenly charged at Yun Wan, its four hooves flailing.

The chat went silent in an instant, countless viewers held their breath for the struggling lord.

The frail girl and the massive warthog made a stark contrast. The closer they got, the faster the viewers' hearts raced. The warthog's tusks were like the scythe of death; they feared the girl would be gored in an instant.

[Run, Lord! Forget the bok choy, just run!]

The chat finally erupted, urging Yun Wan to run.

But Yun Wan stood firm, fearless and composed in the face of danger. She drew a freeze gun from her belt, aimed at the warthog and fired. The charging warthog was instantly frozen into an ice sculpture, standing on the riverbank like a piece of art.

The sudden twist had the audience clapping and cheering.

"Don't worry, the bok choy is intact and can be shipped on time."

A silver lining in the misfortune; although the riverbank was dug up unevenly, the vegetable patch remained untouched and continued to thrive.

Yun Wan wiped the sweat from her palms, her heart finally calming.

Phew, good thing she made it back in time.

If something had happened to the bok choy, the money in her pocket, still cold, would have had to be returned.

Watching her silver vanish, the little black dragon couldn't stand it!

Her 1000-unit fortune was safe!

[She actually did it—I'm in tears—she saved the bok choy!]

[Is it just me, or is the lord's weapon something special? It can emit liquid to instantly freeze a target, isn't this the freeze ion cannon made by the Thermal Weapons Bureau? Let me educate everyone, this kind of ion cannon is only used on star carriers, accessible only to high-ranking officers, and I've never seen one as small as the lord's.]

[I just checked the price of the ion cannon—the lord's holding at least a few million! It could obliterate a planet—using it to kill a pig is such a waste!]

[So, is the lord poor or not?]

[Speculating that the lord has powerful backing.]

Yun Wan didn't respond much to this. If she could create an image of someone not to be trifled with, it would deter those with ill intentions, which was only beneficial to her.

"That's all for today's live stream, thank you for watching."

With that, Yun Wan ended the broadcast, leaving the audience to speculate wildly.

Yun Ge had already heard the commotion outside and ran out on his short legs. Seeing the ice sculpture standing in the yard, he curiously approached and touched it. The cold was like a blade, making him shiver.

"Can this weird thing be eaten?" Yun Ge swallowed his saliva.

Now, whenever he saw something new, his first thought was whether it was edible.

This ugly thing encased in ice looked like it would be hard to eat.

Yun Wan stared at the pig, her eyes lit up with visions of meaty dishes.

For a carnivore, going a day without meat is pure agony. After a few days of vegetarian meals, her stomach felt completely devoid of any richness.

Looking at the plump pig, she couldn't help but envision a perfect fate for every part of the pig:

She imagined the pork belly sizzling in a pan, the trotters and ears simmering in a rich broth, and the lean meat tossed in a quick stir-fry.

Every part of the pig is a goldmine, and the world's delicacies are indispensable!

However, the system dealt Yun Wan a crushing blow.

[Wart hog meat is coarse, fishy, tough, and hard to chew, not recommended for consumption.]

Yun Wan felt like she'd been hit by a bolt of lightning, staring at the pork in front of her, still unable to believe it.

This pig, ugly but gentle—how could it not be edible?

Starnet confirmed that interstellar animals are unfit for consumption, and this time the system did not deceive her.

Faced with so much inedible meat, Yun Wan's interest vanished instantly, and Yun Ge's bright eyes clouded over at the bad news. The siblings had to figure out how to get rid of this massive beast, and looking at the ice sculpture, it only filled them with disgust.

[The host can trade with the system, swapping items for edible piglets.]

Upon hearing that piglets could be exchanged, the wart hog suddenly seemed much more appealing to Yun Wan.

She sent Yun Ge away and eagerly asked about the rules.

One wart hog could be traded for two piglets.

Yun Wan happily agreed and traded for two piglets. Beside the lord's mansion, she dug a deep pit to serve as a pigsty.

As soon as the piglets entered the sty, they sniffed around curiously and rubbed against the walls, confirming the new environment was safe. Then they lazily settled in, tails wagging as they basked in the sun.

When Yun Ge came out, he noticed a new pit; the wart hog had vanished, replaced by two piglets.

These piglets were nothing like the wart hog—no tusks or spikes, just white, plump, and adorable.

He knew this was Yun Wan's doing; his silly sister was like a treasure trove, always spouting oddities and pulling out peculiar things.

"Are we going to raise them?" Yun Ge asked.

"Exactly, pork is an essential delicacy!"

Delicacy meant delicious food, and while Yun Ge was tempted, he also worried about feeding two more mouths.

Their family was dirt-poor, barely scraping by with two people—could they really afford to raise two pigs?

Little Yun Ge sighed deeply, wishing he could grow up faster.

This time, it wasn't to avoid being sent to an orphanage, but to help his silly sister support the family.

Watching his silly sister eagerly preparing for the pigs, Yun Ge thought, she had planted so many vegetables and raised delicious pigs, she probably wouldn't leave easily.

Could he rely on her with peace of mind?

Yun Ge decided to try treating his silly sister as his real sister.

Even if she left one day, he would have tasted the world's flavors and had a strange yet warm sister.

Chapter 7: Cabbage Shipment

The cabbage had grown larger than yesterday, now the size of a bowl. The outermost layers of leaves had turned a deep green, tightly wrapping around the tender yellow heart, standing upright in the black soil, looking like a top-grade ice jade.

The cabbage was already mature; if it continued to grow, veins would form in the leaves, affecting its sweetness.

Yun Wan called for a courier on the Starnet and customized a cartoon-style packaging box with a small black dragon printed on it. The robot quickly arrived with the packaging box to collect the items.

Imperial Express is a state-owned enterprise with business spanning the entire galaxy. The couriers are robots, making the prices relatively low, with each delivery costing only 10 star coins.

Yun Wan paid 30 star coins, and the robot efficiently packed and sent off the items.

After harvesting the cabbage, four plots in the garden were now empty. Including the four plots that had never been planted with anything, there were a total of eight empty plots.

After some thought, Yun Wan exchanged some greening points for 10 pieces of Spirit Soil and 18 sweet potatoes.

The two-digit fortune quickly shrank to a single digit. Yun Wan held her slightly shrinking heart, feeling a bit heartbroken, but looking at the larger garden plot, she felt somewhat comforted.

Yun Wan found a larger box, soaked all the sweet potatoes in a seed treatment solution, and after processing, planted them in the 18 empty plots.

Seeing Yun Wan start planting, Yun Ge put down the parts he had disassembled from the robot, stored the three deformed robots in a special storage box for various machinery, and hurried out to help, though he didn't know where to start.

He stood awkwardly by the garden, watching his older sister work the soil.

Yun Wan nearly bumped into Yun Ge when she turned around and met his teary, droopy eyes.

"Sorry!" Yun Ge knew he was in the way, stepped back, his face turning red with embarrassment.

"Are you here to help me, Yun Ge?"

Yun Ge cautiously glanced at Yun Wan, seeing she wasn't angry, and hesitantly nodded.

"Great!" Yun Wan clapped her hands and pointed to a box not far away. "You can get some water for the garden later."

Yun Wan took Yun Ge to the shallow part of the riverbank, where several large rocks formed a shallow area of a few dozen centimeters, safe enough for kids to splash around.

The more Yun Wan interacted with Yun Ge, the more she felt this child was sensible, though life had dealt him a tough hand. First, he lost his beloved parents, then was entrusted to a sister with a volatile temper. Overnight, their once harmonious family fell apart.

He became a child always on the brink of being abandoned.

Fortunately, he was strong and striving to live.

The first batch of sweet potatoes had started to turn yellow at the leaf tips, and the stems were getting thicker and turning brown. In a day or two, when the vines completely withered, the sweet potatoes would be fully mature.

Yun Wan discovered that seeds treated with the seed treatment solution matured faster and had significantly improved taste. The seeds from the system, combined with the seed treatment solution, cut the growing time down to a fraction.

Sweet potatoes that originally took over three months to mature could now be harvested in just seven or eight days.

Continuing this way, as long as there were enough greening points, covering all of Shennong Star with crops was within reach.

Three shipments were quickly sent from Shennong Star and reached their destination.

Ji Lanxin was a branch of the Ji Family, her father being a distant relative of the Ji Family. By leveraging the Ji Family's reputation, she just managed to be considered a minor noble.

The Ji Family is one of the Four Great Families, establishing itself in the galaxy with exclusive planting techniques and thriving development. Ji's Fresh has become a label for high-end food in the galaxy.

However, none of this was related to Ji Lanxin's family, as they were not qualified to share in the benefits, so they still needed to purchase green vegetables.

Ji Lanxin was a regular customer of Ji's Fresh.

She wasn't particularly fond of organic food but rather followed the aristocratic aesthetic trend.

In recent years, homegrown produce has become increasingly popular among the elite. The real elite even have three meals a day of homegrown produce. If processed food appears on the table, it would be ridiculed as if they were about to go bankrupt.

Thus, for Ji Lanxin, homegrown produce was more of a badge of honor. Since other nobles had it, she had to keep up appearances for her family.

However, Ji Lanxin's purchase of bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, wasn't driven by status.

She was attracted by the title and entered Yun Wan's live stream. Coincidentally, her family had arranged a marriage with a branch of the Qin family. This young master from the Qin family branch somewhat snubbed their family's standing, scornful of their tenuous connection with the Ji Family, to the point where they couldn't strictly be considered nobility. His branch of the Qin family, however, was genuinely related to the Qin family—his mother and the Qin family head were siblings, so he particularly liked to show off his pedigree.

Although this Qin family young master didn't directly insult her, his words subtly implied as much, and he even stated that after the marriage, she couldn't interfere too much with him, as if "marrying you is doing you a favor."

Ji Lanxin was completely repulsed. If his relationship with the Qin family was so good, why bother with a marriage to her? He might as well find a true noble lady! Hah, it's all about their family's wealth and high dowry! These kinds of matches are typical among the elite—you have power, I have money, a strong alliance for mutual gain.

But this attitude of wanting both money and status made Ji Lanxin furious!

Wanting money but unwilling to lower his stance, as if he were the only option—ridiculous!

Seething with anger at the "elite," Ji Lanxin immediately noticed the live stream titled "Conquer the Galaxy."

If she had the power, Ji Lanxin would have overthrown the galactic order, taking on the Federation and the elite (the Federation isn't much, but its close ties with the nobility have led to many unfair distribution issues, making it hard for ordinary people to rise).

At first glance at the title, she felt she had met a soulmate in rebellion.

Entering the live stream, she heard a lot of toxic chatter, which reminded her of her insufferable fiancé, making her furious. She lashed out at these clueless trolls.

Watching the host pick up pitiful trash while speaking boldly, Ji Lanxin deeply related.

They were kindred spirits in hardship!

But she had to admit, the host was much braver than her. The host dared to take action, directly taking the first step to tame a desolate world. After that, wouldn't it be logical to gradually overthrow the current dominance of the nobility?

Ji Lanxin seemed to see the future where the elite would cry in despair, and she felt she should support the host's quest for power.

Thus, when the host picked up trash, she lamented their misfortune; when the host planted vegetables, she praised their perseverance; when the host froze pigs, she was delighted by their ample military supplies; when the host sold vegetables...

She genuinely liked to eat.

To be honest, the taste of Ji's Fresh couldn't compare to the host's vegetables.

After tasting the unparalleled flavor of the bok choy, Ji Lanxin decisively placed an order, but her heart was conflicted.

Should the host continue planting vegetables or continue conquering?

The new little fan opened the package with mixed feelings. The small black Q dragon on the box won her heart, and she couldn't bear to throw away the package, storing it on her bag's shelf.

The bok choy was about twenty centimeters long, barely fitting in her hands when clasped together. The bok choy she saw in person was even more vibrant than in the live stream, with dewdrops on the leaves. The part in contact with her palm had distinct textures, cool to the touch, and when brought close, she could smell the fresh aroma of vegetables.

Even before eating, Ji Lanxin was already conquered by the bok choy in her hands.

She didn't dare to cook it herself, afraid of wasting such excellent ingredients. She called the family's best cook, gave them the recipe for sweet and sour bok choy that the host had shared, and after repeated instructions, let them take the bok choy to prepare.

She wasn't idle either, immediately calling her parents and brother to come back for dinner.

"What's the matter, Xinxin?" Ji Lian, Ji Lanxin's brother, asked as soon as he arrived at the door, taking off his coat.

Ji's father and mother were already sitting at the dining table waiting for the meal. Ji Lanxin was being mysterious, not telling them why they had to come back for dinner.

"You'll find out soon," Ji Lanxin said, winking and keeping them in suspense.

"Haha, looks like the secret's in this dinner," Ji Lian remarked.

It wasn't until he got home that the work fatigue started to fade, letting him forget about the tangled web of relationships and the looming personnel shuffle.

When they sat down, they were all practically drooling over the dinner.

"Xinxin's set the bar high. If we don't live up to it, don't go crying," Mrs. Ji teased.

Ji Lanxin was brimming with confidence.

"No way," she shot back.

The dishes came out one by one, the vinegar-glazed cabbage lost among the rest, barely standing out.

"What's so special about this?" Ji Lian quipped.

Mr. Ji shot him a look, ready to smooth things over, but he couldn't spot anything extraordinary either, so he just grabbed his chopsticks and dug in.

The dish didn't matter—what mattered was not to waste his daughter's hard work.

There was a tinge of guilt too, knowing they were planning to marry her off to the Qin family someday. The guy wasn't great, but he wasn't terrible either—though Mr. Ji still had his doubts.

The Qins were one of the better matches they could hope for, both in status and the guy himself.

By chance, he lucked out and picked the carefully crafted vinegar-glazed cabbage.

"Let's see, it's gotta be this..." Mr. Ji muttered, popping the cabbage into his mouth. The tangy sweetness caught him off guard, and before he could think, he blurted:

"Wow, this is incredible! The flavor's out of this world!"

Mrs. Ji cringed, thinking Mr. Ji was laying it on way too thick. Wasn't it overkill to make such a fuss over cabbage? Cabbage is cabbage—it's not exactly gourmet. If it were something like braised pork, sure, but cabbage?

But since Mr. Ji had gone there, she had to play along, picking up her chopsticks and tasting some of the cabbage.

One bite in, she was speechless.

The flavor was unlike anything she'd ever had.

Sure, the ingredients were special, but the cabbage itself was the star. The seasonings didn't mask its flavor but instead complemented it, making the taste even more outstanding.

Ji Lian raised an eyebrow. "Is it really that good?"

He didn't expect an answer from his sister and directly tasted it himself.

If coming home had lifted his mood, this made him downright cheerful.

It's hard to explain how a bite of cabbage could make someone feel happy, but as the flavor settled, he indeed felt a subtle energy soothing his heavy heart, even making his mind clearer.

Ji Lanxin, with a smile on her face, waited for her parents and brother to praise her excellent taste, but instead, they grew more silent as they ate. In the end, instead of receiving compliments, she saw the plate almost empty.

She couldn't sit still anymore and joined the scramble for the dish.

In the end, Ji Lanxin only got two bites.

Seriously, she thought they were on the same page, but they totally played her!

Such a big cabbage! She only got two bites, and that was only because she was quick; otherwise, she would have had to lick the plate!

She felt like crying!

Ji Lian and his parents felt a bit awkward; they hadn't expected it to be so delicious they couldn't put their chopsticks down.

"Is this a new product from Ji's Fresh?" Mr. Ji asked Ji Lian, who worked at Ji's and usually knew about their latest products.

The Ji Clan is the biggest name in fresh produce, and Mr. Ji couldn't think of anyone else who could grow cabbage of this quality.

Honestly, even if it were a new product from Ji's Fresh, Mr. Ji figured their farming methods had to have leveled up.

As distant relatives, though, all they could do was envy.

Unexpectedly, Ji Lian gave a negative answer.

"Nothing like this cabbage has hit the market yet."

All three turned to Ji Lanxin, Ji Lian's eyes especially intense.

"Where did you find such a treasure?"

Ji Lanxin didn't hold back. She explained everything, plugged Yun Wan's live stream, and even urged everyone to back her rise to the top.

Without realizing it, she sounded like a fan hyping up her idol, thrilled to see someone she admired getting so much love.

Chapter 8 What Do Pigs Eat, Anyway?

Meanwhile, the caretaker also received the cabbage he bought.

Influenced by his wife, he had tasted many delicious vegetables that weren't available on the market, so he remained calm about this relatively tasty cabbage.

His wife wasn't optimistic about his online vegetable purchase.

"Online shopping, and from some obscure little planet? Forget about it being delicious, I even doubt if it's edible! You're never happy unless you're getting scammed, huh? You dare to buy anything online! Look at me, I always have friends bring it for me. The fresh produce market is a minefield, you can't handle it!"

His wife wasn't blaming him, just a bit helpless.

"I felt bad for the kid, out there on his own. When he came to collect supplies, he was all by himself, not knowing where his family was, and he had a younger brother with him. Two kids, how pitiful! I just wanted to help, and besides, I got some cabbage."

"I managed to grab it!"

Hearing her husband say this, the caretaker's wife was even more convinced that he had been scammed.

She had heard of such tactics, where some live streams hire shills to create an atmosphere that the products are in high demand, tricking unsuspecting people into buying.

But her husband was just kind-hearted, and she didn't say much, not wanting to crush his good intentions.

It's just that the world is full of cunning bad people.

However, after tasting the cabbage, the caretaker's wife began to feel glad that she hadn't labeled the cabbage-selling kid as a bad person.

But she had some nasty suspicions in her heart, and now she felt a bit embarrassed.

"Honestly, I've never enjoyed a meal so much!"

After dinner, the two lay on the rocking chairs on the balcony to rest, the caretaker said.

His wife also agreed wholeheartedly. This cabbage might be a notch above the best cabbage she had tasted before, but the aftertaste was unmatched. She couldn't explain it, but if she had to, it left you feeling happy.

"The grower must really care," the caretaker's wife said.

Otherwise, it's hard to explain why this vegetable carries such intense positive emotions.

"This cabbage must be tough to grow," the caretaker's wife said with some melancholy. Anything delicious is rare and hard to come by.

The caretaker was silent for a moment. His wife thought he was agreeing, but unexpectedly, he suddenly said, "Not really, just plant the seeds, and it sprouts in no time."

"So simple?" the caretaker's wife was surprised.

This didn't match what she knew.

Although she wasn't a professional in this field, because she liked to eat well, she'd picked up a lot of knowledge over the years, even more than many professionals due to her connections.

But this mysterious cabbage grower indeed made her somewhat puzzled and even curious.

Asking her husband for the live stream link, the caretaker's wife started to frequent Yun Wan's live stream, curious to uncover the secret of this amazing cabbage.

Compared to the first two buyers who knew what they were doing, the third buyer, Zhang Xiaomei, was pretty average. She was just a poor college student studying at a federal aristocratic college.

People like her could only attend such a school thanks to sponsorship from the aristocracy. In the future, she would also need to serve the aristocracy.

This was a sort of talent investment, which might not pay off much, but it wouldn't be a loss. With some luck, they might snag a few good talents.

Zhang Xiaomei didn't think she was any good talent, just a tad more hardworking than these young masters and misses who had no clue about life's struggles, putting in more effort, and naturally reaping more rewards. Otherwise, she would be a fool.

When she first entered this school, the nobles kind of looked down on her. To get by better, she had to suck up to others.

She couldn't handle any drama. All she wanted was to finish school and live a quiet life.

As for sucking up, she didn't even know where to start. She had no clue about the nobles' lifestyle. She just felt they'd seen and eaten things she could only dream of. She didn't even know how to butter them up.

Until she stumbled into Yun Wan's live stream.

She was really into the live broadcasts of the Lord's Charisma Competition. Watching those lords grow from nothing gave her a sense of satisfaction she'd never felt before.

She checked out Yun Wan's stream because of the bold claim of "domination." She wanted to see what kind of host dared to say such a thing. Could it be a noble? If so, she could take this opportunity to learn about the lives of the nobles.

However, she was disappointed.

The streamer was scavenging to get by, worse off than her.

She wasn't planning on buying anything. But seeing those cabbages grow made her curious to see the real deal. Plus, with so many people fighting for it, if she managed to snag one, it'd be fate.

Coincidentally, the nobles were into this kind of natural food. She could use this chance to invite them to try it, figuring they wouldn't say no.

She didn't think she'd get one, but she managed to snag it.

In her surprise, she stuck to her plan and invited her roommates to taste the cabbage.

After buying the cabbage, she was broke and had to play chef herself.

Whether the nobles would look down on her poverty wasn't even a concern anymore. She was poor, and there was no hiding it.

She thought this little gathering might be awkward—a common girl, just decent cooking skills, some unimpressive dishes—not getting mocked would be a win.

The food didn't have to be great; it was the gesture that counted.

But the result was surprisingly good. Someone even added her contact, asking her to share where she got the cabbage. Their tone wasn't as cold as before.

She hadn't tried other veggies, but she knew this cabbage was legit. Could it be that even the nobles found this taste rare?

A sense of pride welled up in her heart—she had eaten something the nobles hadn't.

After the pride, she couldn't help but feel sorrow.

Some things, some people can never touch or even imagine in their lifetime.

Especially those beautiful things.

The first batch of cabbages was Yun Wan's focus, as they were related to the future direction of Shennong Star.

Therefore, after the courier was sent out, Yun Wan didn't put this matter aside but kept an eye on the follow-up. Seeing three consumers successively giving five-star reviews, she felt much more at ease.

This not only proved the quality and potential of the cabbages but also showed that the system was reliable. As long as the virtuous cycle continued, the planet's assessment in a year shouldn't be a problem.

The successful sale of the cabbages was announced, and many live stream viewers started asking about the next batch of vegetables, even wanting Yun Wan to do pre-sales, more anxious than Yun Wan, the seller.

However, they weren't worried about not being able to sell but about not being able to buy.

The enthusiasm of the viewers filled Yun Wan with motivation. Not only did she often check the vegetable field, but she also explored a hundred miles around the lord's mansion to prevent any large raptors from attacking.

The good news was that no more traces of wild beasts were found.

Yun Wan didn't let her guard down because of this.

Being on edge all day is exhausting, and she feels that this modest lord's residence needs some defensive facilities.

She opened Starnet and entered the keyword "planet defense," and many high-tech products appeared.

A planetary shield costs 50,000,000 star coins—way out of her budget. A visitor access system costs 200,000 star coins—still too expensive. A raptor repelling device is 38,000 star coins—still unaffordable.

After scrolling to the bottom, Yun Wan summed it up in three words.

Can't afford it.

1,500 star coins meant she was no longer in poverty, but she was far from wealthy. She couldn't even afford basic supplies.

"Life was tough, and Yun Wan sighed."

Hearing the sigh suddenly, Yun Ge, absorbed in tinkering with machinery, was startled.

He kept glancing at Yun Wan but stayed silent.

Some things were better left unsaid.

In case she one day saw him as a freeloader and decided to kick him out.

Keeping a low profile, staying in the corner, and being like a doll suited him just fine.

Yun Ge had a bit of an ostrich mentality.

But even after selling vegetables, were they still broke?

He held onto a small glimmer of hope, but her sigh told him things weren't good.

"Yun Ge, come on."

"Huh?" Yun Ge stood up slowly, clutching the long arm of the machinery helplessly.

Was she kicking him out?

Hadn't she said she wouldn't kick him out?

Hadn't she said they'd live together on this barren planet?

He wanted to ask but stayed silent.

If it was already decided, asking wouldn't change a thing.

Yun Ge numbly followed Yun Wan outside.

He couldn't help but think, could he leave today? Had she arranged it long ago?

He wanted to cry but couldn't.

At this moment, he didn't blame anyone, but rather felt more of a sense of loss.

"Don't bring toys when going out to work, right?"

Yun Wan also understood a child's love for play, but there was no reason to keep playing all the time, which was why she took the few-year-old Yun Ge out to work.

Children still needed to study!

But they'd have to wait a bit longer.

"Huh, work?" Yun Ge was stunned for a moment, his mood brightened. He dropped what he had in his hands and ran over and stood straight in front of Yun Wan.

"What are we doing?"

Yun Wan thought Yun Ge's sudden energy was just a kid's mood swing. Just a moment ago, he was upset when she called him, but now he probably felt happy thinking he could go out and play.

Yun Wan couldn't think of any other reason. She wasn't sure how to deal with kids, going by her own childhood memories.

"Did you forget? We've got two pigs to take care of. Today, we need to find them some food."

Like always, Yun Wan went live. First, she wandered around the vegetable patch to humor her viewers, then she headed out to find food.

Yun Ge followed his sister for a bit. After thinking for a while, he finally asked.

"Hey sis, what do pigs eat?" Yun Ge glanced at Yun Wan nervously. For him, the big deal wasn't the question, but calling her 'sis.'

Would she scold him for calling her sister?

He hardly ever called her sister, and she hardly ever called him brother.

The word felt strange as he said it.

Yun Wan didn't notice the way he addressed her. She didn't even realize Yun Ge had never called her that.

She was more concerned about—

"Right, pigs, what do pigs eat?"

Yun Wan was a little flustered.

From what little she knew, pigs ate feed. But in this interstellar age, no one raises pigs, there's no pig feed, and even if there were, she couldn't afford it.

She thought pigs could eat sweet potatoes and pigweed. But she couldn't even afford sweet potatoes for herself, much less for pigs! And pigweed? Who even knows what that is!

Yun Wan remained silent for a long time, secretly asking the system how to feed the pig.

[Host, pigs are omnivorous and can eat a variety of foods.]

"So what exactly do they eat?"

[Omnivorous.]

"Uh... to be honest, do you only know how to recite encyclopedias and not how to raise pigs?"

[Host, just feed it whatever it can eat.]

Yun Wan rolled her eyes.

Nonsense, if it couldn't eat it, it wouldn't eat it! It's a pig, not stupid!

Well, asking was the same as not asking.

Their family's conditions weren't great, so the pig would have to be raised poorly. Forget about fattening it up for meat, as long as it didn't die, that would be enough.

Yun Wan's prolonged silence made Yun Ge feel like he was standing on pins and needles, regretting calling her "sis." She must be unhappy.

After a long while, Yun Wan murmured, "I've never raised pigs before, so let's not worry about what they eat. Even if they want to eat something, we don't have it. All we can give them is these weeds, as much as they want."

"Ah? Weeds?" Yun Ge's thoughts were led astray. Looking at the vast expanse of weeds on the ground, he thought being a pig wasn't so bad after all; at least they wouldn't starve.

[Hahaha, the streamer's level of poverty has blown my mind.]

[Did anyone notice the pig the streamer mentioned? Is it the warthog caught earlier? Why even raise that? It's not cute or tasty!]

[It's probably the only pig, right?]

[I just checked, warthogs don't even eat grass?!]

[Is it just me, or is anyone else wondering why the streamer's raising a pig?]

[Streamer, why not put that effort into growing veggies instead? Raising pigs is a dead end!]

Chapter 9: The Ancient Pig

Yun Wan and Yun Ge crouched on the ground, gathering the weeds that seemed promising into their bag. There were many types of weeds, and they hoped to find the kind the pig would enjoy.

After some hard work, they returned with a full load.

The pig, which had been hungry for a day in the pen, seemed a bit lethargic, lying lazily on the ground, grunting. When it saw someone approaching, it didn't bother to move, only its eyes showing a clear longing.

Yun Wan, holding the bag of weeds, thought gloomily that if the pig didn't eat any of them, it might starve to death.

Sigh, we're broke!

Despite her thoughts, she still had to put the weeds in, as a last-ditch effort.

To their delight, some of the weeds were actually the pig's favorite. The ones it didn't like were all pushed aside, trampled by the pig, as if they were invisible.

Yun Wan observed carefully for a moment, noting the appearance of the weeds the pig favored, so she could find them next time without guesswork.

Although the weeds could feed the pig, there wasn't enough. A pig could eat a large bucket of food in a day, and the grass she had just thrown in only filled the pig's stomach a little.

As the sky darkened, it wasn't safe to go out again, so the pig would have to stay hungry for now.

At this moment, Yun Wan no longer felt the joy of imagining future meat from the pig, only the worry of feeding two extra mouths.

This was way more than a person could eat.

This taught her a lesson: if you're broke, don't raise pigs.

Unlike her worries, the live stream viewers were amazed by the new species.

[Is this the pig the host mentioned? A new species? It's pink and soft, looks pretty cute.]

[Hey, is it a pet? Doesn't look like a predator.]

[It must be a pet, and a new species we've never seen before.]

[Where did that big warthog go?]

Yun Wan, seeing the discussions in the comments, selectively answered some questions.

"This is not a pet, it's our future meal. We'll slaughter it for meat during the New Year."

[Ah? It can be eaten? It looks a bit like a piggy beast, I wonder what it tastes like.]

[I knew the host wouldn't do something useless, it's all about the food.]

[When is the New Year? Please explain, I didn't understand.]

[Is the host from Blue Star? The New Year is a special festival on Blue Star, and pigs seem to be creatures recorded in Blue Star's history. I wonder if it's the same as the one the host is raising.]

[Did the host revive an ancient creature?]

"Is a pig considered an ancient creature? This one was picked up."

Yun Wan only said half of the truth.

Indeed, she had picked it up from garbage and exchanged it with the system.

Leaving out a few details, it was basically picked up.

Netizens' understanding was totally different from what Yun Wan was saying.

[The streamer's so lucky! I just checked with my professor—that pig's definitely an ancient species.]

[Hey streamer, we're from the archaeology department. Our professor wants to know if you need pig feed. We'll cover all the costs, but can we borrow the pig for research?]

"Wait, cover the feed?" Yun Wan was almost giddy with the sudden good news, but she paused to think. "Research? But I'm raising this pig to eat it."

[Streamer, we just need a blood sample—we won't harm the pig.]

[Yeah, you keep the pig—we just need a little blood.]

"Huh?" Yun Wan was surprised—she'd expected something more complicated, like injecting drugs or something.

"Wouldn't that be unfair to you?"

Yun Wan didn't dare take advantage of their kindness.

[Nah, it's no problem for us.]

[Streamer, we're the ones getting the better deal.]

[So, does that mean you're on board?]

"Alright, if you're happy with it."

Yun Wan had been worried about keeping the pig alive, but now that someone was footing the bill, she was relieved.

"Wow, our pig's really hit the jackpot, huh?"

Great, pork's back on the menu.

Hearing his sister, Yun Ge couldn't help but feel jealous.

"Why doesn't anyone offer to pay for my food? That way, his sister wouldn't have to worry as much, and he wouldn't have to fear being sent away if money got tight."

"Man, I wish I could come back as a pig."

When the streamer agreed, the archaeology and med students erupted in cheers.

"Honestly, the archaeology department really came through this time!"

They were just college kids, not even out in the real world yet—probably destined to live ordinary lives, never dreaming they'd make a mark on the world. But life's full of surprises, and a random livestream just handed them the opportunity of a lifetime.

An ancient creature—alive! Even their professors, or top experts, haven't seen anything like it.

If the big shots in research got wind of these pigs, who knows what kind of chaos it'd cause.

How did cute pigs turn into fierce predators? The secrets of genetic mutation might be right there—even genetic collapse from defects could be fixed!

They couldn't even begin to imagine how much this would shake the world.

And as the ones who discovered these ancient creatures, could their names end up in the history books?

For a moment, the students were buzzing with excitement, their faces glowing, their eyes sparkling with dreams of the future.

"Quick, grab tickets! We've gotta move fast, or we'll miss our shot as amateur students!"

Shennong Star is about to welcome its first batch of guests, and the pigs will have their first full meal in their lives.

Since discovering that the pigs were ancient creatures, the viewers in the live stream have developed a unique affection for them, which manifested in their collective effort to persuade Yun Wan to set up a dedicated live stream feed for the pigs.

It's unclear what's so interesting about pigs at night, but since the viewers' request wasn't excessive, Yun Wan was willing to accommodate.

After hanging the live stream device in the pigpen, Yun Wan officially ended the broadcast and had two meal replacement shakes for dinner.

Exhausted from the day, both of them lay down on their beds and quickly passed out.

The next day, Yun Wan woke up bleary-eyed to start the live stream and was immediately bombarded with various live chat messages.

[Anchor, you've gone viral.]

[To be precise, anchor, your pig has gone viral.]

Before Yun Wan could process what was happening, she saw many fans forwarding videos to her.

The titles had nothing to do with ancient creatures, so how did the pig go viral?

Curious, Yun Wan clicked on the video. At first, it was pitch black, and the surroundings were indistinct. The faint light from the live stream device in the pigpen barely illuminated the sleeping pigs.

It was clear that this happened last night.

Could it be that the interstellar viewers are so bored out of their minds that they find something good in watching pigs sleep?

Soon, something interesting happened.

A cat was seen creeping around the pigpen, squatting at the edge, elegantly licking its paws as if it owned the place.

Then, it suddenly pounced, swiped at each pig, waking them up, and chased them around for half the night, even biting the pigs a few times.

Yun Wan went to the pigpen to verify and found that the pigs indeed had two scabbed wounds on their necks.

The cat and the pigs played a game of cat and mouse for a long time, ending with the cat slipping and getting crushed by a pig. The cat frantically jumped onto the edge of the pigpen, its former elegance replaced by a frazzled mess, continuously meowing, cursing up a storm.

The video was titled "Cat Fu Master and Piglets' Pillar Chase," and thinking about the specific scene, it was somewhat amusing.

As a little black dragon, Yun Wan had a gut feeling about animals' intentions. She felt that the cat was hunting; it wanted to eat the pigs.

The pigs are in danger!

How could the viewers find this funny!

Yun Wan felt on edge. Even if the cat couldn't do much to the pigs, wouldn't all this commotion make the pigs depressed?

Yun Wan turned back to the living room for breakfast. Just as she reached the door, she saw something strange by the threshold. Upon closer inspection, it was a mouse!

Long Long had been bitten by a mouse before and didn't like them. Upon seeing it, she totally lost it, looking around, and sure enough, saw the culprit's tail swishing and its figure hidden in the woods.

Ah! That darn cat!

Not only did it injure her pigs, but it also used a mouse to freak her out! Was it a threat? To scare her to death so it could take over her pigs?

Yun Wan was bummed out, and even receiving free pig chow didn't make her feel much better.

She cooked the pig chow, and it smelled quite fragrant. She even wanted to take a bite, but she held back.

She is a human; she has dignity. Yes, she would never eat pig chow!

While feeding the pigs, Yun Wan and Yun Ge squatted by the pigpen, couldn't help but lick their lips, watching the pigs chowing down, occasionally oinking happily, feeling even more tempted.

[Poor streamer, even craving pig feed like that.]

[Even with an ion freeze gun and ancient creature pigs, the streamer is still genuinely poor.]

[I checked out other lords' streams, and they're mostly bustling with people and all kinds of fun activities. Shennong Star is so desolate—just the lord wandering around alone, and they can't even afford a meal!]

[Honestly, the more people there are, the more drama you get. Last time Octopus Star had a talent show, it was all arguments and fights—total chaos. I just wanted to enjoy some eye candy, but all I got was a bunch of trash talk.]

[It's nice having the lord all to myself—I could watch them all day just for their looks.]

[Little Keke tipped 100 shells.]

[Streamer, go get yourself some decent nutrient drink—it's just sad.]

[Your Grandpa is Me tipped 10 shells.]

[Yeah, the streamer should at least eat properly to have the energy to grow veggies.]

[xx tipped…]

Right after Yun Wan finished feeding the pigs, she noticed her account had suddenly gained a few hundred star coins.

No wonder she noticed it right away—she checks her balance obsessively every day, even though she knows money doesn't grow on trees.

So why did the money go up? Did it magically grow and multiply on its own?

Oh, no—it was viewers feeling sorry for her and donating.

Total social death—just now on stream, so many people saw her craving pig feed. She's too embarrassed to face anyone.

"Ah, I wasn't actually hungry—just thirsty, haha. Everyone got it wrong."

Yun Wan tried to play it off.

Seeing more teasing comments from the stream, Yun Wan turned a blind eye.

Alright, the streamer stepped in to explain—that's the story, let's move on!

Chapter 10: Miao Miao's Master Plan

Miao Miao is a cat beastman living on a barren planet.

Beastmen are the result of illegal genetic experiments from the interstellar era, a fusion of animals and humans. After enduring inhuman abuse, they are permanently relegated to the lowest rung of human prejudice.

However, Miao Miao is unaware of this. She only knows that her grandmother warned them the outside world is fraught with danger, so she never yearns for it.

Yes, them—many beastmen like her, survivors of abandoned laboratories, have turned their original cages into homes.

Initially, they were fearful, but they had nowhere else to go.

Later, they realized the cage was never a physical place, but the cruelty of evil people.

Thus, the abandoned laboratory became their true home.

Life on the barren planet is monotonous. Miao Miao acts as the matriarch among them, responsible for hunting. She is highly skilled, her nimble form moving effortlessly through the mountains and forests, always finding meaty food. As a result, the beastmen live quite well.

But one day, this tranquility was shattered by the arrival of two outsiders.

On their first day on the barren planet, Miao Miao, with her keen territorial instincts, discovered them. She observed them secretly for a long time. After confirming they weren't there to dump garbage or blow up the planet, she didn't intervene, only occasionally peeking out of curiosity.

Every few days, an enticing aroma wafted from the house where the two humans lived. Miao Miao, hiding in the grass, felt peckish during her watch.

Unable to resist, she unearthed the refuse buried in the soil by the female human and took a couple of bites.

It seemed to be the root of some food—deliciously sweet and succulent.

Such delicious food was thrown away? Do humans really waste so much?

Miao Miao felt a pang of regret, imagining thousands of such tasty roots discarded when she wasn't looking.

A single root couldn't win her over, though it was delicious. Miao Miao remained wary of the outsiders.

Until—

She took a bite of the leafy greens cultivated by the humans.

The female human seemed quite skilled at agriculture; the taste was excellent.

Miao Miao thought having two more humans around might not be so bad.

Soon after, she made a pivotal decision.

She would conquer this female human, integrate with the outsiders, and enjoy the perks of food and drink along the way.

Her opportunity soon arrived.

The female human had somehow acquired two massive beasts. Seemingly intimidated, she confined them to a pit.

Indeed, humans are frail, their claws dull. Such tasks were better left to Miao Miao!

She would handle the beasts for the female, adding a dish for her friends in the process.

But unexpectedly, Miao Miao suffered her first defeat in battle.

Unwilling to let her fur be sullied by the muddy pit again, she abandoned the task.

When one door closes, another opens.

Feeling frustrated, Miao Miao quickly thought of a new way to please the female.

It seemed the female didn't know how to hunt. She drank some unknown liquid or ate wild grass every day, looking quite pitiful.

She decided to give the female a little gift, bringing her prized prey to the doorstep while hiding in the shadows to watch.

She saw the female shout excitedly, looking thrilled and searching everywhere for the gift-giver.

Hmph, the noble cat left only the shadow of her proud tail.

Not enough yet, she'd wait a bit longer, until the female felt indebted by the gift, then she'd have an endless supply of sweet roots.

Miao Miao imagined the wonderful scene of having more food than she could eat.

She could even bring some back to share with her buddies.

After the evil cat brought "gifts" of mice for several days in a row, Yun Wan had to admit the cat was starting to scare her.

She stood at a distance, directing Yun Ge, who wasn't afraid of mice, to bury the dead thing.

Yun Wan decided to wait by the door today for the little troublemaker to show up and talk to her about stopping the scaring.

Isn't being scared enough for her?

The cat's movements had already been caught on the live broadcast device, and Yun Wan quietly hid behind the door before and after the node. Sure enough, the lightly stepping kitten arrived with a plump mouse, as usual.

"Hello, ginger cat, it seems these days the mice were brought by you."

Caught red-handed, the ginger cat showed no sign of shame. Instead, she gently lowered her head, placed the mouse on the ground, then licked her paw, every move oozing elegance.

Seeing Yun Wan too shy to take it, the ginger cat even pushed the mouse forward a bit.

This made Yun Wan step back in alarm.

Great, the little troublemaker showed her true colors.

Yun Wan, as if facing a formidable foe, asked:

"What do you want?"

The ginger cat paused her paw-licking, becoming serious.

Her gift had paid off.

The female asked what she was after.

Hey!

Miao Miao imitated the way normal kittens acted cute from her grandmother's smart brain: twisting her butt, tilting her head, leaning her body on the ground, exposing her fluffy belly.

She thought she should be more beautiful than ordinary kittens.

Yun Wan was prepared for this little troublemaker to make excessive demands, like wanting to eat the pigs in the pen, but unexpectedly, this ginger cat with a white collar directly lay down asking for petting.

At this moment, the cat's soft meow automatically added a cute filter in Yun Wan's eyes, no longer the very foul-mouthed little evil cat.

So, all the threats were just because the cat wanted to be petted.

Yun Wan couldn't resist the kitten's sticky gaze and couldn't help but reach out her hand, gently petting the belly.

Ah, it's so soft.

It's so comfortable.

Yun Wan kept up the repetitive motion, lost in the pleasant feeling, unaware of the cat's sharp claws that flashed and quickly retracted.

Miao Miao thought to herself, give this girl a little treat! Look at her, so naive.

"Kitty, you don't need to bring mice anymore, just come over directly."

Yun Wan couldn't take the scare anymore.

Miao Miao had successfully secured a long-term meal ticket and responded nonchalantly.

"Yun Ge, let's get a kitten!"

Still excited, Yun Wan carried the ginger cat back to the lord's mansion, and as soon as she walked in, she was met with Yun Ge's complicated gaze.

"Get a cat?" he asked with difficulty, "What about me then?"

Yun Ge's eyes were on the verge of tears, he held back, but still managed to whisper:

"You can pet my head, I'll wash it often, I can also help you with chores, I'm more useful than a kitten, keep me, don't get a cat."

"Huh? Why are you crying? Don't you like pets? I didn't say I wouldn't keep you."

Yun Wan didn't quite get the child's thought process, but she could understand Yun Ge's anxiety, after all, he was an orphan.

"I'll take care of both of you!" Yun Wan declared boldly.

At that moment, she must have seemed particularly grand!

Surprisingly, these words didn't comfort Yun Ge but made him cry even harder.

"But we don't have any money!"

"How come we have no money? We just sold bok choy, we have a lot of money!"

"But you were sighing a few days ago..."

Yun Wan was both amused and distressed.

Children understand far more than adults think, and are much more sensitive.

"That's because besides having enough to eat, we need more money to do more things."

"So we have enough to eat?"

Yun Ge found his focus.

He looked at Yun Wan for confirmation.

Yun Wan nodded.

"Alright, thinking too much will stunt a child's growth, leave these things to your sister, you just need to study well and grow up properly."

Yun Ge was a bit stunned.

He couldn't have heard wrong, could he?

With his silly sister, he received a promise.

She said, "Leave it all to... your sister."

She let him call her sister.

It seems she never really meant to abandon him!

As for the matter of studying, he just ignored it.

Yun Ge covered his face with the blanket, not wanting to show his big smile.

True or not, it's hard not to believe her when she puts it that way.

The next day, Yun Wan, who had dealt with the mouse issue and ended up with a new pet, slept better than usual.

Once the novelty of having a cat wore off, a new problem arose.

She didn't have anything to feed the cat.

Nowadays, cats are quite delicate and need to eat special cat food, not human meals.

So, feeding the cat became a real problem.

Yun Wan turned to her live stream fans for help.

[Hey, host, don't sweat it, interstellar animals can handle anything.]

[Wow, talk about luck! First a pig, now a cat, and neither turned into The Swarm.]

[Wow, I really think the host might crack the genetic code!]

[I'm sticking around—watching during meals is so relaxing, and I can't wait to see more about these ancient creatures.]

[It's like finding rare mecha parts that no one else knows about—so exciting!]

[The cat's adorable! I came for the cat, and now I see how cute non-mutated breeds are—I'd love to have one.]

[Same here!]

[I'd love one too—times a thousand!]

[Just looked it up—the host's trending!]

Seeing the comments, Yun Wan stopped stressing about the cat's food and turned to look at the live stream viewer count.

She hadn't really checked the numbers before, but now she was stunned.

She double-checked and had to admit her live stream had really hit over a million viewers.

Her follower count was already fifty thousand and climbing.

Without even realizing it, she'd become a hit.

Yun Wan checked the sweet potatoes—the first batch was ready, and the next ones were almost there.

Seizing the moment, she posted the sweet potato link right away.

"Our sweet potatoes are almost ready—let's see how big the harvest is!"

Yun Wan pulled out the two sweet potatoes she had planted first and counted them, finding that she had harvested a total of 23 large sweet potatoes.

The yield had increased severalfold.

This harvest made Yun Wan's heart race with excitement.

Oh my gosh, she felt like she had mastered the secret to getting rich.

She decided that from today on, she would no longer disdain the system; she would treat it like gold!

She absolutely loved scavenging and farming!

"These two sweet potatoes are reserved for my own consumption, and the remaining 18 are already listed for sale. Currently, it's conservatively estimated that we could harvest 180 sweet potatoes, priced at 500 star coins for two. Interested friends, hurry and place your orders!"

"If the actual yield is lower, those who purchase later will receive a refund but will gain priority for the next purchase. Everyone, don't worry."

Yun Wan held the sweet potatoes, happily watching the number of orders increase sporadically, and then gave one final nudge.

"Sweet potatoes are a new product, and everyone still doesn't know the taste. Today, we'll eat roasted sweet potatoes! I will enable sensory sharing, and everyone is welcome to come and taste!"