Luo Yunshi turned around and saw Liu Lingqiu and Zhou Chuye.
After taking out the butler robots Xing Yi, Xing Xing, and Dali from the system backpack, she smiled and greeted them, "Welcome, good morning to you both. Are you settling in well here?"
"Yes, quite well. Yunshi, who are these three people next to you?" Zhou Chuye asked first.
Xing Yi, Xing Xing, and Dali were all very tall robots. Their looks, height, and demeanor were striking even in this modern post-apocalyptic setting. Luo Yunshi was not surprised by Liu Lingqiu's reaction.
She briefly introduced Xing Yi and the others as her shopkeepers, omitting that they were robots.
"So that's how it is. Boss Luo's shops keep growing. I saw a plot of land behind just now. In the apocalypse, the land can no longer be cultivated. Can your land... be cultivated?" Liu Lingqiu asked, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Zhou Chuye also looked at Luo Yunshi with expectation.
Luo Yunshi naturally understood the importance of arable land in this post-apocalyptic world.
"That's right, my land can be cultivated."
Upon hearing this, Liu Lingqiu and Zhou Chuye exchanged glances, their faces alight with excitement. Just as they were about to speak, exclamations of surprise and disbelief erupted from the crowd around them.
"Good heavens, Boss Luo, how did you manage this? This... this is truly amazing."
"Boss Luo is incredible! For the past two years, researchers in many bases have been trying to purify the soil. While there have been some minor successes, and bases like B can now cultivate, the vegetables and grains grown still contain some toxins, requiring them to be eaten with the boxed meals from the shop. Otherwise, consuming these toxic items for extended periods can lead to toxin buildup in the body, and the longer it goes on, the harder it is for one's abilities to improve."
"Indeed. Is the soil on Boss Luo's land truly free of any toxins? If so, that's phenomenal."
"My plot of land is absolutely normal and pollution-free. Anything grown on it will definitely be non-toxic," Luo Yunshi stated confidently.
"Yunshi, are you selling that plot of land? Or perhaps..." Zhou Chuye paused and then continued, "Or renting it out?"
Just then, more people entered the shop.
After introductions, Luo Yunshi learned that they were all base leaders from various settlements.
In the past few days, the Rabbit Food Truck and Shen Yilan, with her frying pan, had visited many places and brought back numerous customers. The influential figures, the 'big shots' who knew about Good Fortune Come, had all arrived.
For this initial meeting, Luo Yunshi conversed with several base leaders and deputy leaders.
Each of them showed immense interest in the plot of land, expressing a desire to rent, buy, or even just purchase some soil to take back for research.
Luo Yunshi tapped the table lightly, a sense of wonder in her heart.
She had never imagined this plot of land would have such significant utility. She had initially intended to have the robots grow corn for popcorn, thinking the land would serve no other purpose. Little did she know it could eventually be used to sell soil.
She thought to herself, how could anything unlocked by the system be useless? However, she wondered if the true purpose of unlocking this land was indeed this, or if she had cleverly stumbled upon an additional business opportunity.
Luo Yunshi considered the matter and decided the land could absolutely not be sold.
Based on her calculations, with no unexpected events, the system should reach its maximum level in about a month. Of course, anything could happen.
In this modern apocalypse, there was no time acceleration device, and hers definitely couldn't be lent out.
However, it took a considerable amount of time for seeds to be planted, sprout, mature, and bear fruit. In a month, they wouldn't be able to harvest even a single crop, unless they used ability users for cultivation. Selling some soil for them to research might be feasible.
"If any of you wish to research the soil, I can sell you some to take back. For specific prices and other matters, you can discuss them with my butler, Xing Yi," Luo Yunshi said with a smile.
The others were overjoyed. Xing Yi then led them to Luo Yunshi's conference room to discuss prices and related issues.
As high-level robot butlers, Xing Yi and Xing Xing, though unable to connect to the stellar net after leaving the Cang Qiong star system, possessed considerable knowledge and data reserves within the system. The moment they arrived in the modern post-apocalyptic world, they had begun scanning, observing, and rapidly analyzing various data points.
Discussing prices was well within Xing Yi's capabilities, and he would ensure Luo Yunshi did not suffer any losses.
Relieved, Luo Yunshi purchased some fresh fruits and vegetables from Tuan Tuan Preferred, set their prices in the supermarket, and then, accompanied by Xing Xing and Dali, traveled to the ancient post-apocalyptic world.
...
"Sister Luo."
Shangguan Zhaoyang, who was directing customers at the newly opened shop to exchange points, greeted Luo Yunshi with a smile.
Hearing Zhaoyang's voice, everyone around turned to look at Luo Yunshi. Some of the older customers who recognized her also quickly greeted her with smiles.
"Oh, it's Shopkeeper Luo."
"Ah, it's Manager Luo."
"What? This young girl is the 'incredibly powerful' Shopkeeper Luo you've been talking about?"
"Yes, yes. You newcomers might not know, but Shopkeeper Luo is exceptionally capable. Before, she and Miss Mingzhu rescued an entire county with just the two of them. These shops are all her doing, it's truly remarkable..."
A middle-aged woman, holding a boxed meal and several large steamed buns, spoke excitedly, her praises flowing continuously.
"Yes, I've heard about that, but I never expected her to look like this."
"It's said that Shopkeeper Luo is in her early twenties. I wonder if she's married. My son..."
"Hey, hey, hey, Madam Ji, what are you thinking? Don't get your hopes up here. Shopkeeper Luo is not someone we can aspire to. Forget Shopkeeper Luo, even Miss Mingzhu and the others are beyond our reach."
...
Luo Yunshi's lips curved upwards as she observed this.
Though the people were still thin, their eyes held no fear or lifelessness; instead, they sparkled with anticipation for a better future. This was especially true for the women and younger children.
After a brief conversation with Zhaoyang and arranging the cultivation robots, and placing spiritually infused vegetables in the supermarket, Luo Yunshi finally had the mood to survey her surroundings.
Her consciousness spread out, revealing everything within the protective shield.
In the virtual training room, many people were engaged in experiences. A group stood at the shop entrance, watching several large screens, occasionally letting out gasps of amazement.
"Wow, Base Leader Shangguan He and the others are so skilled! Look at their maneuvers, they've chosen the hard mode. Truly impressive."
"Hiss! So that's how you can use metal abilities! How did I not think of that? Amazing."
"Wow, their coordination is too perfect. If I went in, I'd probably be dead. I heard that injuries sustained inside can be felt."
"Quick, look at this big screen. The two people entering this door are adapting so fast. They were just average at the start, but now, in this short time, they're becoming increasingly formidable."