Daily Survival in an Ancient Apocalypse

Yu Qiu, a twenty-five-year-old support-type ability user from a zombie apocalypse, dies after charging into a horde with nothing left to lose. She awakens in the body of a fifteen-year-old girl with the same name, who has just been killed by a mutated beast in a different world. This new world suffered a catastrophic event three centuries ago known as the Heaven’s Extinction Calamity, which shrouded the earth in fog and mutated most life forms. Humanity now survives in nine great cities ruled by city lords, while commoners live in constant danger from mutant beasts and scarcity of safe food. The original owner of Yu Qiu’s body was abused by her father and stepmother, who planned to sell her as a concubine. She fled into the mountains but was killed by a beast after being chased by thugs.

Yu Qiu discovers she retains her wood-type abilities, which allow her to control plants and heal minor injuries, though her offensive capabilities are limited. She finds that red fruits, rare mutated wild strawberries, can restore her ability energy and heal her broken body. After recovering, she encounters the four thugs who chased the original girl and lures them into the forest, where they are killed by a pack of beasts attracted by the scent of blood. She feels no guilt, viewing them as scum who prey on vulnerable women. The next morning, she rejoins a group of villagers from Qingshan Village who are returning to their ancestral lands. The Wei family, to whom the original girl had been sold as a widow to secure household registration, mourns her loss, believing she died in the mountains.

When Yu Qiu appears alive, the Wei family, led by the kind-hearted Madam Li and her two children, Erhe and Sanya, accepts her. Yu Qiu decides to stay and protect them, viewing this as her chance to live properly and repay their kindness. She quickly establishes herself as a capable provider, catching fish in the mountain stream and gathering wild vegetables and medicinal herbs. Her knowledge of the world, derived from her previous life’s experience, allows her to identify edible plants that others avoid, giving her family a significant advantage. She also begins planning for the future, recognizing the need for silver to pay taxes and buy essential goods like grain and ironware.

Yu Qiu travels to the nearby Qing Mountain Town with local villagers to trade and shop. She visits the trading hall, where she learns that valuable items include live beasts, their hides, and rare herbs like mutant ginseng. She also visits a pharmacy and learns that processed medicinal herbs fetch higher prices. Realizing the potential for profit, she decides to venture deeper into the mountains to gather more valuable resources. She purchases basic household items, including an iron pot, and receives help from the villagers in setting up her new home. The community is tight-knit, with neighbors helping each other despite their hardships.

Back in the mountains, Yu Qiu focuses on securing her family’s safety and sustenance. She plants spiny amaranth and wild mint around her home to create a natural barrier against beasts, using her ability to accelerate their growth. She also finds more red fruits and other useful plants, ensuring a steady supply of energy-restoring food. Her body remains weak, so she must pace herself and rely on her abilities to compensate for her physical limitations. She plans to make beast-repelling medicine using the herbs she gathers, hoping to create a more effective defense than the plants alone. The story follows her efforts to build a stable life in a dangerous world, balancing survival with the desire to protect her new family.

As Yu Qiu settles into her role within the Wei family, she faces the ongoing challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic society. The threat of mutant beasts is constant, and the scarcity of resources forces her to be resourceful and cautious. She continues to explore the mountains, gathering herbs and food while avoiding dangerous areas. Her ability to heal and control plants proves invaluable, allowing her to overcome obstacles that would be insurmountable for ordinary people. The narrative highlights her determination to survive and thrive, using her knowledge from a previous life to navigate this new world. Her relationship with the Wei family deepens, providing her with the emotional connection she lacked in her past life. The story sets the stage for her future adventures as she seeks to uncover more secrets of this world and secure a safe haven for herself and her loved ones.