Yu Xia picked up the Jade Pendant and examined it carefully. Finally, she tried pressing it against the center of her forehead. The moment she did, she felt a burning sensation between her brows, and the Jade Pendant suddenly burst into a dazzling white light. She instinctively closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the sight before her made her breath catch.
“It… it worked! Wow! It worked! I have a space too!” Yu Xia jumped up excitedly.
【Ding! Welcome, Host, to the activation of the “Peach Blossom Paradise” System.】
A mechanical female voice suddenly sounded inside her mind, startling Yu Xia so badly that she nearly jumped again.
【This system is the spirit of the space bound to this Jade Pendant. Host may call me Xiao Tao.】
【Below is an overview of the space.】
【This is an independent paradise separate from the real world, with a total area of approximately 100 mu.】
【Currently unlocked areas: 20 mu of spiritual farmland, 1 spiritual stream, 3 livestock sheds, and 1 storage area.】
In the distance, several neat livestock sheds stood along the edge of the fields, with a storage area built from bluestone beside them. Yu Xia walked over to inspect them and discovered that the livestock sheds were already equipped with some basic breeding facilities.
“Can… all of these be used?”
【The livestock sheds can be used to raise various types of poultry and livestock. The space will automatically provide basic feed.】
【The storage area has a preservation function, so stored supplies will not spoil.】
She crouched down and gently touched the surface of the spiritual stream with her fingertips. The cool sensation instantly refreshed her.
“What’s special about this stream water?”
【The spiritual stream water can improve physical constitution. Long-term consumption can strengthen immunity.】
Yu Xia then walked toward the fertile black soil. She scooped up a handful and found that the soil was exceptionally loose and fertile.
【Crops grown in the spiritual farmland grow three times faster than those outside.】
【No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are required during cultivation.】
At that moment, she noticed a small wooden sign hanging at the entrance of the storage area. It read, “Current Capacity: 10 Tons.”
【The storage area can be upgraded to increase its capacity.】
【The system has detected that the world in which the Host exists will undergo a major change in one month.】
【The Host is advised to stockpile food and seeds as soon as possible.】
Yu Xia suddenly thought of something. “Can I bring living creatures inside?”
【Poultry and livestock may be brought inside.】
A glint flashed through her eyes. “Xiao Tao, tell me the most effective preparation plan.”
【Optimal Plan:】
【1. Immediately purchase high-quality seeds and young livestock.】
【2. Establish a basic food stockpile.】
【3. Properly plan the planting and breeding areas.】
“Understood.” Yu Xia walked toward the storage area and began mentally planning her shopping list.
【Friendly Reminder: The flow of time in the outside world and this space is 1:2.】
Upon hearing this, the corners of Yu Xia’s lips lifted slightly. This time, she would make sure to establish sufficient means of survival. As she gazed at the land brimming with vitality, she could almost see the abundant harvest that awaited her in the future.
Satisfied, Yu Xia left the space and returned to her room. She hurried to the desk, pulled open a drawer, and took out a notebook and fountain pen.
With a sharp “click,” she uncapped the pen and quickly began writing on the paper.
【Seeds】
The tip of the pen scratched rapidly across the paper, Yu Xia’s handwriting becoming somewhat messy from her urgency.
She turned to another page and continued writing furiously.
【Poultry and Livestock】
The third page contained a list of tools and equipment.
【Tools and Equipment】
The tip of Yu Xia’s pen suddenly stopped. She slapped her forehead. “I almost forgot the most important thing!” She quickly turned to a new page and wrote:
【Survival Supplies】
After finishing, she added, “Purchase them in batches to avoid attracting attention.”
The final page contained her purchasing plan.
【Action Plan】
Yu Xia put down her pen and carefully checked the list, occasionally adding items she had overlooked. Her gaze was focused and bright, while her fingertips trembled slightly with excitement. Every word on that list represented her hope of surviving in this lifetime.
When she closed the notebook, her expression had already become firm and calm. With this space and such a detailed plan, she finally saw a possibility of surviving the coming apocalypse.
Yu Xia opened her phone and was about to start shopping online when she suddenly stared at the balance displayed on the screen, “536.7 yuan,” and frowned deeply.
This amount was not even enough to buy seeds, let alone livestock and tools. She bit her nails and paced back and forth around the room. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind. In her previous life, while scrolling through Douyin, she happened to see a piece of news saying that a bizarre lottery number, “55555,” had won the grand prize.
“Wait…” She hurriedly opened the calendar on her phone, her fingers trembling slightly as she checked the dates. “If I remember correctly, this lottery should be drawn tomorrow!”
Yu Xia immediately grabbed her coat and rushed out of the house. When she saw the lottery shop at the entrance of the residential community, she ran over as fast as she could. As she pushed open the glass door, a burst of wind chimes rang out.
“Boss, quickly give me one 5D straight bet!” she panted, slapping a crumpled fifty-yuan bill onto the counter.
The owner, who had been watching a TV drama, slowly turned around. “Little girl, don’t rush. What number do you want?”
“55555, straight bet, five times!” Yu Xia said decisively, her fingers unconsciously tapping against the counter.
The owner raised an eyebrow. “That’s a pretty unusual five-of-a-kind number. Are you sure?”
“Absolutely!” Yu Xia stared at the ticket machine, afraid he would enter even a single digit incorrectly.
The machine hummed as it printed out a lottery ticket. Yu Xia carefully took it and held it up to the light, checking the numbers three times before finally letting out a long breath of relief.
As she walked out of the lottery shop, the night breeze brushed across her flushed cheeks. Yu Xia tucked the lottery ticket safely against her body, her heart still pounding wildly. If her memory was correct, by this time tomorrow, she would be able to collect the 50 million yuan prize. This would be the most important starting capital she could have before the apocalypse!