Exiled!? Ha! I have An Infinite Space-Chapter 97 -

The moment the door closed behind Fu Sheng, the room fell quiet again.

I stood there for a while, then finally moved. The warm steam rising from the basin filled the space, wrapping around me as I slowly reached for my clothes and set them aside. The heat from the water was comforting, especially after everything that had happened.

Carefully, I stepped into the basin.

The warmth spread through my body almost immediately, easing the tension in my muscles. I let out a quiet breath and leaned back slightly, allowing myself a moment to relax.

But my mind did not stay still.

Even as the water calmed my body, my thoughts kept moving.

Money.

We had spent a lot already.

Even though I still had more, I could not rely on it forever. This place was not like the capital. There were no stable systems, no protection, no guarantee of anything. If we wanted to live well here, we had to find a way to sustain ourselves.

I lowered my gaze, watching the faint ripples in the water.

There were many ways to make money.

Trading... labor... even forming connections with the guards or people in charge.

But none of those were stable.

Not in a place like this.

My fingers moved slightly in the water.

"No," I muttered softly. "That won’t work."

What we needed was something steady.

Something that could grow.

Something that did not depend on others.

And then—

It came to me.

Farming.

I stilled.

The thought settled clearly in my mind.

Land was available here. The barren lands were not completely useless. If used properly, they could produce food. And food... was the most valuable thing in a place like this.

"...That might actually work."

But then—

My expression paused.

Farming...

My eyes narrowed slightly.

"...Wait."

Something clicked in my mind.

The system.

The rewards I got after saving Fu Li.

I straightened slightly in the water, my thoughts sharpening.

"Farming Skills."

I said the words under my breath.

Right, I had it and I had completely forgotten.

I stayed in the water for a little longer, letting the warmth settle into my body, but my mind had already moved far ahead.

Farming was a good plan.

It was stable, and it would give results over time.

But it was not something that would solve everything immediately.

I lowered my gaze, watching the water move slightly around my fingers.

"I cannot keep doing this," I said quietly.

I leaned back slightly, thinking carefully.

"I cannot keep taking things out of the system and pretending it came from nowhere."

Even if no one questioned it now, they would eventually.

Fu Sheng was not a careless person.

Madame Fu noticed things.

Even Fu Li and Fu Tong paid attention more than they showed.

If things kept appearing without reason, it would not stay unnoticed for long.

"And money..." I muttered softly.

I let out a small breath.

"Money cannot just keep appearing out of thin air."

That was the biggest problem.

Food could be explained.

Supplies could be explained.

But large amounts of money?

That was different.

If I was not careful, it would raise suspicion.

And in a place like this, suspicion could become danger very quickly.

I closed my eyes briefly, thinking deeper.

"So farming is not just an option," I said.

"It is necessary."

If we could grow our own food, then we would not need to depend on buying everything.

If we had extra, we could sell it.

And if we sold enough—

Then the money would come naturally.

No one would question it.

I opened my eyes again slowly.

"There is also something else..."

My expression turned more serious.

"Famine."

The word sat heavily in my mind.

From what I remembered, the barren lands did not stay stable for long.

Once food started running low...

Everything would change.

Prices would rise.

People would become desperate.

And desperate people did dangerous things.

"If that time comes..."

I looked down at my hand in the water.

"Food will become more valuable than gold."

That meant—

If I started now...

If I used the farming skill properly...

If I planted early and managed it well...

Then by the time food became scarce—

We would already have supply.

Not just enough to survive.

But enough to control our situation.

A small smile formed on my lips.

"If I do this properly..."

I spoke slowly, thinking through every step.

"We will not be the ones struggling."

"We will be the ones others depend on."

That was the difference.

Between surviving...

And having power.

I reached for the cloth and began to wash slowly, my thoughts now clear and steady.

"I just need land," I said quietly.

"And water... and time."

The rest—

I already had.

The farming skill.

The seeds.

The system.

Everything was already in my hands.

I just needed to use it properly.

I let out a small breath.

Without wasting time, I closed my eyes briefly and focused.

"Kiwi," I called quietly.

For a moment, nothing happened.

Then—

A faint blue glow appeared in front of me.

Soft.

Familiar.

[ System Activated ]

I opened my eyes slowly.

The translucent screen hovered in front of me, lighting up the dim room with a gentle glow.

[ Good evening, Host ]

I crossed my arms slightly, leaning back against the edge of the basin.

"You took your time," I said.

The screen flickered calmly.

[ System is always available when called ]

I let out a small breath.

"Then answer me this."

My gaze sharpened slightly.

"The Farming Skill I got... what exactly does it do?"

There was a brief pause.

Then the screen changed.

[ Farming Skill – Basic Level ]

[ Description: Enhances Host’s understanding of soil quality, crop selection, planting methods, and growth cycles ]

[ Effect: Increases crop survival rate and yield efficiency ]

[ Additional Effect: Allows Host to identify fertile land and improve poor soil conditions ]

I stared at the screen.

Then slowly...

A smile formed.

"...So it’s not just ordinary knowledge."

[ Correct ]

My fingers tapped lightly against the edge of the basin.

This was better than I expected.

Much better.

"With this..." I murmured.

I could already see it.

We would not just survive here.

We could build something.

Food meant power.

And if we controlled food—

Then everything else would follow.

I looked at the screen again.

"What about the seeds I got?"

The interface shifted again.

[ Mixed Seeds Available in Inventory ]

[ Corn – 20 units ]

[ Potatoes – 20 units ]

[ Cabbage – 20 units ]

[ Beans – 20 units ]

My eyes lit up slightly.

"That’s enough to start."

I leaned back again, the warm water now almost forgotten.

"Kiwi," I said.

[ Yes, Host ]

"If I plant these... how long before harvest?"

The screen flickered.

[ With Farming Skill assistance: ]

[ Corn – 2 to 3 months ]

[ Potatoes – 1.5 to 2 months ]

[ Cabbage – 1 month ]

[ Beans – 1 to 1.5 months ]

I nodded slowly.

"Fast enough."

Especially cabbage.

That could give quick results.

Food within a month.

That was more than enough to start building stability.

I let out a quiet breath, my thoughts finally settling into something clear.

"...Alright."

A plan.

For the first time since arriving here—

I had a real plan.

I looked at the glowing screen one last time.

"We start with farming," I said calmly.

[ A wise choice, Host ]

I smirked slightly.

"Of course it is."

The screen slowly faded away, leaving the room quiet again.

I sat there for a moment longer, then reached for the cloth beside the basin.

"Tomorrow..." I murmured.

My eyes sharpened slightly.

"We begin."