Rebirth: Living in Wilderness with My Superpower
Chapter 1054: The Professional Farmer Has Arrived

Chapter 1054: Chapter 1054: The Professional Farmer Has Arrived

Generally, after they harvest the last batch of wheat or paddy, they leave the fields idle to allow the soil to regain nutrients. Of course, when resources are scarce and grain needs to be stockpiled, they might plant crops suited for autumn and winter, like lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, and radishes.

These leafy vegetables grow quickly, are hardy against the cold, and are truly suitable for planting right now.

As for seasonal grains like rice and wheat, even if they sprout now, they won’t survive long enough to yield results. In the end, it would just be futile labor.

Bai Sasa listened to what the older brothers were saying and felt utterly bewildered.

It was said that while the group had rushed the harvest and had spent considerable time planting afterward, the uncles now claimed their efforts had been wasted—a loss of energy and grain. Truly a case of "losing both the lady and the soldiers."

Seeing the children’s shocked expressions, thirty-some strong men quickly tried to console them: "Of course, there are exceptions. Maybe this is the immortals’ territory, and miracles might happen here."

"Even if it’s the immortals’ territory, it’s under our control now. Presumably, we still have to follow the laws of nature." Uncle Master, the County Magistrate’s advisor, not only buttered up the County Magistrate but also provided plans and solutions. Hence, his perspective was broader than most. Once he spoke, everyone fell silent.

Old Monk shook his head regretfully, saying, "Even if that’s the case, we don’t have a solution. After all, we don’t have any seeds."

This remark struck at the heart of the issue.

Almost every person here had fled in desperation. How could they possibly carry seeds? The only seeds they currently had were the paddy grains that came from the rice fields back then.

Old Uncle Qiu stroked his beard and said, "No problem, no problem. Winter’s here anyway; apart from meat, we don’t eat much leafy greens. Once the situation outside improves, we’ll find a way to get our hands on some seeds. For now, those of you familiar with farming should keep an eye out in the woods to see if there are any wild greens suitable for transplanting. Let’s bring some back and tough it out for now; we’ll surely make it through this time."

Old Uncle Qiu’s family worked as hunters, but they had long wanted to switch to farming and learn agricultural techniques. Now, with over thirty ready-made teachers, it was practically a blessing from heaven.

Bai Sasa nodded and said, "We’ve also found quite a few wild greens and planted them near the fruit trees. If anyone’s interested, you can visit them later. For now, let me take you to see the school buildings."

"We can go to the school buildings?" The thirty-some strong men, who were formerly bandits, looked visibly surprised.

According to past norms, people like them weren’t even permitted within five miles of a school. But now, this sweet little girl was inviting them to tour the school buildings.

Everyone could hardly believe their ears.

Bai Sasa simply smiled and said, "Yes, that’s right. The school is in need of people now. Who knows, maybe some of you will become teachers at the school."

"Impossible, no way," everyone laughed upon hearing this. After all, it was a child speaking, so they didn’t take it seriously.

People like them—peasants with the taint of being former bandits—had been granted amnesty and turned over a new leaf, but their past remained indelible. How could they ever qualify to become teachers? Most of them didn’t even know how to read. What could they possibly teach?

But Bai Sasa just smiled and waved her hand, telling them only that they would understand once they arrived.

And so, this group of forty-plus people began their grand trek back the way they came.

On the way in, they had been engrossed in exploration, but returning, they finally realized just how vast this place truly was.

From the farmland to the livestock pens, the workshops, and the marketplace—this journey took quite a long time.