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At least the Delta Squad had visited the farm before, but those three people probably didn't even know what the farm looked like.

It made him feel like an unqualified boss.

Kim Haru decided to find a time when everyone was free and host a gathering at the farm.

And since it was winter, hot pot would be the perfect meal to serve.

The invitation quickly reached the group.

The Delta Squad members were both surprised and excited. They had just completed a mission in which they worked together to defeat a Level 3 mutated zombie with psychic-type abilities. In doing so, they had obtained a rare Level 3 Psychic-type crystal core—a prized item.

It seemed like a decent enough gift for Mr. Kim.

None of the four had any objections to the invitation. In fact, Ryu Hyunwoo worried that a single crystal core might seem too modest. "Should we go to the trading market and pick up something else? At least make it a big box. This tiny thing doesn't look impressive at all."

The others thought about it and agreed.

At the trading market, the Delta Squad ran into Han Gwonhee and Hwa Jian.

"What are you guys doing here? Isn't the shop open today? Oh, it's already three in the afternoon, so you've probably sold out by now," Ryu Hyunwoo greeted them.

"Yeah, we sold out before two. Mr. Kim doesn't allow us to sell more than the daily quota," Hwa Jian replied with a smile. "We got an invitation from Mr. Kim and thought we should look for a suitable gift. It wouldn't feel right to show up empty-handed."

"Perfect timing, that's why we're here too. Let's go together," Shin Woncheon invited them.

Hwa Jian didn't decline and brought Han Gwonhee to join the Delta Squad.

Han Gwonhee, as usual, didn't say much and simply followed Hwa Jian's lead.

Hwa Jian and Han Gwonhee had received the invitation through the sound-transmitting snail that morning. Mr. Kim had asked them to join the Delta Squad at his small farm the next day for a meal. Hwa Jian was deeply flustered, wondering how he could let someone like Mr. Kim host them.

Still, unable to refuse and unwilling to disappoint Mr. Kim in any way, Hwa Jian eventually accepted the invitation.

After agreeing, he spent the rest of the day discussing plans with Han Gwonhee.

This wasn't just any ordinary invitation—it was to visit Mr. Kim's farm, the very place that produced normal crops and raised normal animals. To Hwa Jian, that farm was nothing short of a mystery, shrouded in an almost mythical allure.

Now that they were about to see it for themselves, Hwa Jian felt both thrilled and nervous. Even Han Gwonhee, after receiving the invitation, found himself tense with anticipation. He was incredibly curious about the legendary farm.

This led to the rare sight of Han Gwonhee being dragged into the bustling trading market by Hwa Jian to search for an appropriate gift for the visit.

Not just them—nearly everyone in the Pyeongseong Safe Zone was curious about Mr. Kim's farm. To many, the place seemed as mystical as a heavenly realm. Some customers had even speculated in casual conversations that the farm might be a piece of divine land that had fallen from the sky. How else could it produce such miraculous results?

The seeds planted there were described as "seeds of hope sown by immortals", capable of growing virus-free vegetables in a post-apocalypse world. As for the animals on the farm, many believed they were divine creatures sent to save humanity.
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Take the black pig, for instance. If not for Mr. Kim raising them at his farm, would the safe zone have ever managed to raise the black pigs successfully? Although the black pigs weren't fully grown yet, the fact that they had survived almost two months already was a record-breaking achievement.

Word from the animal research institute even claimed that the piglets had become less aggressive than usual. If this trend continued, widespread pig farming in the Pyeongseong Safe Zone seemed within reach.

There were also rumors that Mr. Kim's farm was hatching duck eggs. Once the ducks were successfully raised, the farm's success with small ducks would undoubtedly lead to safe zone-wide duck farming as well!

And don't forget the hamster tribe. Ever since Mr. Kim's farm took in one hamster, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone now had a partnership with a whole group of them. These hamsters no longer attacked humans on sight. In fact, they happily napped in people's pockets and even purred contentedly when gently petted.

And then there were the Cyro Wolves. Although they had only been with Mr. Kim's farm for a short time, their presence had already brought a promising new mode of transportation to the safe zone. Sleds pulled by the Cryo Wolf were far more practical than vehicles in this environment. Sure, the Cryo Wolf could be a handful at times, but with their striking appearance and impressive abilities, who wouldn't adore them?

The visible changes in the Pyeongseong Safe Zone were undeniable, and all of them seemed to tie back to Mr. Kim's farm.

Of course, Hwa Jian and the others weren't foolish enough to broadcast that they were heading to the farm. Quietly, they spent the entire day scouring the trading markets across all District—except for the Fourth District, which was still busy constructing winter shelters.

Despite visiting every open market, they still couldn't find a gift that felt just right.

"I heard there's a place outside the safe zone that gives off strange lights every evening lately. Maybe we can find something suitable to give to Mr. Kim there," Hwa Jian suddenly suggested. "It's about an hour's walk from the northern gate—not too far. If we're quick, we can make it back in time."

Hwa Jian looked at the members of the Delta Squad and Kim Haru. "What do you think? Want to check it out?"

Everyone had heard about this phenomenon before. It was first discovered by ability users patrolling the northern area. The lights only appeared at night, blinking like fireflies.