This differs from the setting in the game "Minecraft," where most blocks are not affected by gravity; as long as they are initially supported, they will remain suspended in mid-air even if the support is removed. In the current scenario, however, the soil above still adheres to the rules of reality.
After Yun Yi excavated a relatively large underground space, he noticed that the area around his head began to loosen. Realizing the danger, he immediately became alert. After all, this was not a game; in reality, life does not offer second chances. If buried under falling soil, it could lead to severe injuries or even death. Unlike in games where lost items can be easily retrieved, being trapped in reality leaves almost no chance of escape.
Understanding this, Yun Yi took measures to address the impending crisis. He pulled out several Iron Shovels from his backpack and quickly organized the scattered Dirt Blocks on the ground. Then, using his mind, he swiftly constructed a column made of Dirt Blocks, with one end resting on the ground and the other supporting the impending collapse of the ceiling, stabilizing the area at risk of caving in.
Of course, considering that he needed to excavate an even larger space, a single column was clearly insufficient. Therefore, using this mud pillar as a center point, Yun Yi began laying layers of Dirt Blocks along the ceiling to create a solid structure. Thanks to the influence of game-like rules, the stability of the topsoil significantly increased, and the danger signals disappeared without a trace. Strangely enough, those Mud Blocks seemed to defy physical laws as they piled up tightly, forming an insurmountable barrier.
With carrots naturally maturing and the underground excavation task completed, he encountered a saddle. Was it time to tame pigs?
Afterward, Yun Yi became increasingly adept at digging; with each scoop of dirt, he quickly adhered it to the ceiling above. After half an hour of effort, he felt particularly satisfied with the underground space he had excavated himself: it covered an area exceeding several square meters and maintained a height of about two meters. To facilitate future management, he left ample idle space in his overall design for digging irrigation channels and creating small paths for farming.
This setting can be considered nearly perfect for a crop cultivation base; after all, most crops do not require excessive vertical space, unless one intends to plant special plants like Sugarcane or Bamboo. However, at this stage, he does not plan to cultivate Bamboo, as he prioritizes solving the problem of basic sustenance. In a chaotic world like the late Eastern Han, having enough to eat is always the most important concern.
Only when fundamental living needs are met will people seek better living conditions and improvements in other areas. Although the game sets Sugarcane to grow up to three meters tall, this is not a hindrance for Yun Yiyan. During a previous Sugarcane harvest, he discovered an efficient method of cutting that utilized a flaw in the game mechanics, allowing him to harvest only the parts exceeding one meter while leaving a section to continue growing.
According to the game's regeneration mechanism, as long as the remaining part exceeds a certain length standard, it will automatically resume growth. Through this method, Yun Yi can easily ensure a continuous supply of Sugarcane, and this task can be assigned to ordinary farmers, significantly reducing his own workload.
Whether it is Sugarcane, Wheat, or Carrots, all require ample water support during their initial growth stages. Especially for Sugarcane, its need for water is almost a hard requirement; without a water source, Sugarcane can die immediately. In contrast, while Wheat and Carrots have slightly more lenient water requirements, complete water deprivation would greatly delay their maturation process—what should take only a few days might now take ten times longer.
To ensure the rapid growth of these crops, Yun Yi specifically used a Shovel to dig multiple interconnected water channels in the land. Each area can receive appropriate irrigation. After completing this task, he quickly ascended to the surface using the Water Ladder and retrieved several Iron Barrels filled with water for his new farmland.
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