Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

As her journey continued, Ye Wan gradually realized she couldn't rely solely on the system to exchange supplies. While the system's resources provided support at a critical moment, she knew their help was ultimately limited. To keep her family and the rest of the group going, she decided to use the system's plant identification function to gather edible wild vegetables and roots from the wilderness to supplement their increasingly scarce food supply.

One evening, while the team paused for a rest, Ye Wan quietly opened the system and began familiarizing herself with the plant identification interface. She discovered that the system could scan surrounding plants and analyze their edibility and nutritional value. This feature allowed her to gain valuable botanical knowledge without wasting points, allowing her to identify which wild vegetables were edible and which roots could serve as food substitutes.

The next morning, Ye Wan placed Xiao Tong by her side, took his hand, and led him to the wild field by the roadside. She said to Xiao Tong softly, "Xiao Tong, today we are going to find some edible wild vegetables. Follow me and don't stray too far."

Xiaotong nodded obediently, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. Knowing Ye Wan had many ways to find food, he followed her with full trust. Ye Wan checked the plant information in the system while carefully observing the surrounding vegetation. Soon, she found several edible wild vegetables with green leaves and thick stems. The system's identification results showed that although these vegetables tasted slightly bitter, they were rich in vitamins and could serve as a food substitute for survival.

Ye Wan gently plucked a few leaves and tentatively placed them in her mouth, chewing them carefully. Although they didn't taste delicious, Ye Wan knew that these wild vegetables could provide basic nutrition, enough to temporarily relieve everyone's hunger. She carefully placed the collected wild vegetables in her bag and took them back to the camp.

When Ye Wan returned to the camp, several elderly men and women nearby saw the wild vegetables in her hands and couldn't help but gather around to ask, "Sister Wan, are these edible? We've been on this journey, so how could we care less about what's edible?"

Ye Wan nodded, showing them the wild vegetable in her hand, and patiently explained, "This is a wild vegetable that can relieve hunger. Although it tastes a little bitter, it's fine to eat in moderation. If we find more, perhaps we can fill everyone's stomachs."

An elderly woman took a few pieces of wild vegetables from Ye Wan, carefully chewed them for a few times, and then revealed a look of surprise: "It's edible! Although the taste is not great, it's much better than starving."

Seeing everyone's interest, Ye Wan offered to lead them in gathering more wild vegetables and roots. She knew that if they could find the right wild vegetables, they could reduce their reliance on system resources while fleeing the famine, making everyone more self-reliant.

Over the next few days, Ye Wan, along with Xiao Tong and a few others willing to learn, would venture into the wilds during the group's stops to teach them how to identify edible plants. She patiently explained each plant's shape and color, as well as how to identify its edible nature. Gradually, more and more people joined her "foraging team," collecting ever more wild vegetables and roots under her guidance.

The plants Ye Wan led the group in collecting included amaranth, purslane, and dandelions. Although bitter, these plants possessed nutritional value and could help people maintain their physical strength. To enhance the edible qualities of these wild vegetables, she even learned to blanch them in river water to remove some of the bitterness and improve the taste.

This method of gathering wild vegetables gradually gave the team hope. No longer relying solely on a limited supply of dry food, they learned how to utilize the resources of the wilderness to supplement their food shortages. Everyone began to trust Ye Wan's knowledge. Whenever they arrived at a new resting place, they would actively seek her advice, asking where there were plants to gather, and even began to follow her instructions and cooperate in the gathering.

Over time, Ye Wan's status within the group gradually rose. Everyone not only felt grateful to her but also came to rely on her judgment. Many elderly men and women began to view Ye Wan as a leader, turning to her for help whenever they encountered a problem. Ye Wan didn't refuse. She knew this trust meant greater responsibility, but she gladly accepted it. She realized that her knowledge not only helped herself and her family, but also saved many more lives, giving the entire group a better chance of survival on the road.

During a break, Ye Wan brought several people from the team to a wasteland covered with weeds. She pointed to a thick weed and said to them, "This is the root of dandelion. You can dig it out and eat it. Although it tastes bitter, it is rich in nutrients and can also be used as medicine." She bent down, dug up a few dandelions, washed the roots, cut them into small pieces and distributed them to everyone.

Under Ye Wan's guidance, everyone slowly tried eating dandelion roots. Some frowned at the bitter taste, but eventually swallowed them silently. After all, in such an environment, finding edible plants was a rare blessing. Watching everyone gradually accept wild vegetables and roots, Ye Wan felt a sense of satisfaction. She knew that by leading everyone to gradually learn to rely on nature, she had brought a sense of vitality to the team on their journey to escape the famine.

As she continued to apply her botanical knowledge, everyone's reliance on her grew. Whenever they arrived at a new location, they would immediately gather around her, waiting for her guidance. Some even split up into small groups to gather wild vegetables according to her instructions. Ye Wan's calmness and knowledge became the team's strength, and more and more people began to consciously protect her, not only respecting her decisions but also actively sharing the heavy loads she and Xiaotong carried during the journey.

That evening, an old man in the group whispered to her, "Sister Wan, you are truly our lucky star. If you hadn't taught us how to identify these wild vegetables, we old bones would have died long ago."

Ye Wan smiled faintly, patted the old man's shoulder, and said, "Uncle, it's good to be alive. If we help each other, there will be hope on the road." Her eyes revealed a firm belief. She understood that what she was doing was not just teaching them how to gather wild vegetables, but also igniting their courage to persevere in troubled times.

During this time, Ye Wan not only became an indispensable member of the team, but her knowledge and patience also earned everyone's respect and reliance. She knew she shouldered the responsibility not only for Xiaotong and her mother's future, but also for the survival of the elderly and the vulnerable. She silently resolved to continue utilizing the system's plant identification capabilities to guide everyone in their search for survival in the wilderness.

As night fell, Ye Wan looked at the group members sitting around her, quietly munching on wild vegetables, and felt a warmth and satisfaction in her heart. She knew that the journey might still be difficult, but she was no longer a lonely traveler, but a leader relied on and trusted by everyone. She firmly believed that she could lead her family and those who trusted her to a place where they could live in peace and stability.