bookrebus Chapter 81 Blue Melon
Chapter 81 Blue Melon
"Well, now that we're awake, how long will it take us to get there?" Su Siyi asked.
"It depends on the situation. It will take another three hours." Nangong Jingming said.
"Then we can arrive in half the time. Haha, I wonder what kind of rewards will appear then." Su Siyi said with anticipation.
"Yes, we can look forward to it." Nangong Jingming said with a smile.
This system is really amazing. Everything you get by signing in is great. It's really worth looking forward to what the rewards will be.
"You must be hungry. Eat something first!" Nangong Jingming took out the hot water and bread prepared in the car and handed them to Su Siyi.
"Well, thank you." Su Siyi took the food and started eating. She was really hungry!
They arrived at their destination without encountering any danger along the way. It was already 11 o'clock in the afternoon.
"Wow, this is an oasis in the desert!" Su Siyi's eyes widened as she looked around in amazement, deeply shocked by the stark contrast between the desert and the surroundings. She couldn't help but exclaim, "In this vast, barren, and dry desert, there is actually such a vibrant oasis with lush greenery. It's truly rare!"
Zhong Shumei was also deeply attracted by the oasis. She strolled along its edge, feeling the fresh air and the gentle breeze. She said with deep emotion, "If there were more oases like this in the desert, the entire desert's ecological environment would be greatly improved, no longer a dead place." However, she also knew clearly that this was just a beautiful fantasy, and the reality was much more complicated. Despite this, she still hoped that better ways could be found in the future to protect and expand these precious oases, making them a source of life in the desert.
"It would be great if we could grow crops in the desert!" Ye Xuexin said with a smile. He knew that growing crops in the desert would be a great achievement. Not only would it improve the local ecological environment, but it would also provide more food resources for the people. However, the reality made this idea seem a bit far-fetched.
"Unfortunately, water is an unsolvable problem," Ye Xuexin shook his head helplessly. Water resources are extremely scarce in desert regions, making any agricultural activity a huge challenge. Even with advanced irrigation technology, it's difficult to meet the demands of large-scale planting. Furthermore, the soil texture and climatic conditions in the desert are also significant factors that restrict crop growth.
"If the desert can be utilized, it can certainly have a huge impact." Ye Xuexin is well aware of the desert's potential. Finding a sustainable way to utilize desert resources would bring enormous economic and social benefits. For example, clean energy industries like solar and wind power could be developed, or tourism projects could be launched. However, to achieve these goals, water resources must first be addressed.
"There were people living in the desert before, but now there are none. I don't know how those people lived in such an environment back then," Feng Bailin said with emotion.
"Yes, I really admire those who dare to live in the desert. The weather here is changeable, there is no water source, and there is little food. I really don't know how they survive." Qi Wenyang said with emotion.
"Now in our country, there are no people living in the desert, and we have been trying to control desertification, but the results are too low. It would be great if there was something that could control the desert." Feng Bailin said with some anticipation.
"There will be a solution in the future!" Su Siyi said. She believed that she would find a solution in the future.
"Hurry up and sign in! Let's take a break here at noon." Nangong Jingming said to Su Siyi.
The others also consciously started to set up tents, kitchens, and prepare lunch.
Su Siyi came to the sign-in location and said to the system in her mind: "System, sign in."
"Ding, desert sign-in is successful, and the reward is ten kilograms of blue melon seeds and ten local rainmakers." The sound of system rewards came immediately.
"Blue melon seeds, what kind of fruit is this?" Su Siyi took out the seeds in confusion.
Soon, she got the basic information about Lan Gua, and then she was completely stunned.
The blue melon is a unique fruit that has adapted well to the harsh desert environment and thrives there. While its taste is unknown, the only way to know is to try it yourself.
Amazingly, the blue melon's growth cycle takes only one month! From sowing to maturity, it takes just thirty days—a truly remarkable growth rate. More importantly, this plant not only produces fruit but also contributes to combating desertification. The blue melon's vines possess remarkable resilience and adaptability, taking root in the desert, stabilizing sand dunes and preventing wind and sand erosion, effectively improving the desert environment. For this reason, it is hailed as one of the best plants for desert control.
Imagine planting vast numbers of blue melons in desert regions. They would form a sea of green, not only providing fresh fruit but also curbing the spread of desertification. Furthermore, the blue melon vines absorb moisture and nutrients from the air, further promoting the recovery and development of desert ecosystems. For areas chronically plagued by sandstorms, the emergence of the blue melon is undoubtedly a ray of hope. It has the potential to become a key factor in addressing desertification, while also providing a sustainable solution. The blue melon holds enormous potential, both economically and environmentally.
"Siyi, what's wrong with you?" Zhong Shumei had been with her all the time. Seeing her suddenly frightened expression, she immediately asked with concern.
Nangong Jingming, upon hearing the voice, immediately looked over, and then came over to ask, "Is there any special reward that scared you?"
"Well, there is indeed a special reward, which scared me, but let me tell you, this is good news." Su Siyi woke up and said to them excitedly.
"What makes you so excited?" Nangong Jingming and Zhong Shumei both looked at her with smiles on their faces.
"I just got ten kilograms of blue melon seeds and ten local rainmakers." Su Siyi happily told about the reward she had just received.
"Local rainmaker, this is a good thing. If there is a drought somewhere, it can make it rain." Nangong Jingming said.