“Boss… Blood Wheat is an excellent economic crop. Many lords, whether in the Trial Land or on Blue Star itself, rely on cultivating it to make a living.”
“Forget it… I have a Plant Encyclopedia here, I’ll trade it to you. It’s listed for one copper coin.”
Lin Yi replied without batting an eye: “Thank you.”
According to Hao Xingren’s explanation, it was probably like asking someone on the street, “What is rice?”—a question that sounds very intelligent.
But it didn’t matter; he was slowly getting used to it.
Inside the Exchange, he quickly found the items restricted to his purchase.
There was an additional book, an illustrated guide to minerals.
Lin Yi couldn’t help but ask, “Don’t these things take up inventory space when you bring them to the Trial Land?”
Hao Xingren replied instantly, “Sigh… It seems you come from a good family, Boss! We poor students don’t have much background. These textbooks are useless after graduation. Those who didn’t cancel their professions would exchange them at a junk station for breakfast money. As for those who became lords, bringing these books at least lets them serve as firewood.”
“We’re not like the children of great families who have storage items, but we can’t carry many things. Bringing these textbooks is like letting them burn out.”
Lin Yi suddenly understood.
Even in different worlds, people of the lower class have their own ways of survival.
Ending the chat, he looked at the two additional books in front of him.
【New Lord’s Introductory Handbook - Plant Atlas】, 【Three Hundred Questions on Mineralogy】.
Opening the table of contents, Lin Yi found information related to Blood Wheat.
【Blood Qi Wheat】
Type: Crop
Grade: Excellent
Harvest: Without bonus effects, one harvest every 7 days, yielding 500 jin per mu.
Description: Possesses extremely strong environmental adaptability, can be cultivated year-round. Harvest speed is slightly faster compared to similar crops. Can completely replace fierce beast flesh, provided your people are vegetarians.
“Such a terrifying yield?”
Lin Yi couldn’t help but gasp after reading it.
He had originally thought that even if the wheat from another world was special, it would at least require a month of growth.
Seven days?
The Pure Land speeds up cultivation by 300%, and fertile fields increase yield by 30% and 50%.
It would only take two and a half days to harvest over seven hundred jin per mu!
With such returns, why bother hunting!
“That’s strange.”
Lin Yi fell into contemplation.
Once wheat matured, it could be kept for seeds and replanted repeatedly.
If that was the case, why were there still so many Blue Star lords who couldn’t afford to raise an army?
“Does food intake also increase sharply with an increase in strength?”
Recalling how his appetite had indeed increased significantly after his level rose since coming to this world.
He could conservatively estimate eating 3 jin of meat a day.
Not to mention other higher-level Scarlet Tassel Spearmen.
“The territory is too small; the area available for cultivation might not be enough.”
“Expanding the territory must be given the highest priority.”
Aside from special buildings like the Training Ground.
To expand, one must attack other lords.
Lin Yi shook his head.
Not to mention the issue of declarations, expanding for the sake of expansion would not only easily incur the wrath of both gods and men.
He himself couldn’t cross that hurdle in his heart.
The Monster Mountain Range in the northeast had already been explored.
The territory lacked magic cores, and Lin Yi had never thought of sending troops into the mountains to hunt.
With such a vast mountain range, who knew if a party-wiping machine would suddenly pop out.
Fortunately, Blood Wheat was on the outskirts, and Bloodthirsty Spiders were just ordinary Tier 2 magical beasts.
Lin Yi instructed Xiang Yi to lead two teams of Spearman warriors to harvest the wheat seeds.
If they were careful, there shouldn’t be much of a problem.
He wasn’t worried about Xiang Yi encountering danger.
If a hero died, the Pure Land could even send them back by special transport.
Just as Lin Yi was lost in thought.
Suddenly.
A very close voice exploded in his ear.
“Lord.”
“Damn it.”
Lin Yi jumped in fright, quickly turned around, and saw that the person was Wang Fugui. He immediately said angrily, “I told you, old man, don’t do that again. My heart isn’t good…”
“What is it?”
He had now entrusted all basic territorial affairs to Wang Fugui.
Unless it was something important, he wouldn’t come to him.
Wang Fugui, feeling a bit awkward at being scolded, chuckled and said, “The scouts from the south have returned; they found something.”
Lin Yi nodded, gesturing for him to continue.
“Some of the beast groups that disappeared earlier have returned to their original habitats.”
Wang Fugui pondered for a moment, then said gravely, “However, those fellows are clearly much more irritable and neurotic after returning. They scatter and flee at the slightest sound.”
“If you want to hunt, you’ll need to dispatch a large-scale team for a Hunting. What do you think, Lord?”
Lin Yi countered, “What do you think?”
“This old servant believes…” Wang Fugui thought for a moment, “It’s better not to hunt in the south.”
“The current situation of the beast groups offers unstable returns, and we have the Secret Realm, so beast meat isn’t a necessity.”
“The most important thing is, I suspect there’s something strange in the south. If we go too often, I’m afraid the warriors might encounter danger.”
“Alright, just keep monitoring it,” Lin Yi nodded.
Putting everything else aside, he was quite satisfied with the old man’s level of territorial governance.
He possessed the Plain Secret Realm, and only ate fresh meat every day.
If there were no anomalies with the wild beast groups, hunting to increase income would naturally be excellent.
Now, with the beast groups linked to that mysterious Undead Lich, Lin Yi wasn’t prepared to act rashly until Wang Qianqian returned.
“Oh,
also, the Institute has been completed.”
Wang Fugui added before leaving.
“The Institute!”
Lin Yi’s spirit lifted.
This was one of the core buildings of the territory, and he needed to study it thoroughly.
He arrived at the center of the territory.
A uniquely shaped, oddly colored small house appeared in his vision.
The small house was two stories high.
The red tiles were as vibrant as blood, and on the outer walls, beast hides covered in runes and skeletons were hung out to dry.
Vessels for holding liquids were piled under the eaves, emitting a nauseating smell.
There were also various sized baskets around, filled with unknown withered plants.
Calling it an Institute, Lin Yi felt it looked more like an evil old witch’s cooking kitchen.
As he looked, the Institute’s information appeared in Lin Yi’s vision.
【Institute (Limited to one build)】
Type: Core Building
Level: 3
Current Research: 【Slot 1】, 【Slot 2】
Available Research: Time Catalysis Rune, Experience Efficiency Rune, Defensive Barrier…
Upgrade Requirements: Level 4 Territory, 5 research completions, Tier 4 Magic Core x1
Description: A magical house that peers into truth. Use it to forge a divine throne, or lose yourself in truth?
…
There were many research projects available.
Lin Yi quickly scanned them; they covered almost every field: military, agriculture, medicine, and mysticism.
However, apart from a few special runes, most research projects were not only perfectly covered by the Pure Land, but their bonuses were also pitifully small.
Level 3 planting technology, 15% growth acceleration?
It wasn’t completely useless, but at least Lin Yi wouldn’t waste research slots developing such things in the early stages.
Lin Yi’s gaze finally landed on the very front.
Time Catalysis Rune (Level 3, Multiplier: 1:28, Requires: Blank Rune of the same level x1, Tier 3 Magic Beast Leader’s Head x1, Tier 3 Magic Core x1. Time: 7 days)
“That’s good.”
Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
These were some monster materials, and he had heard of blank runes recently; they were products obtained after destroying native strongholds.
All were very convenient to acquire.
He glanced at the sky.
The scorching sun hung high.
“It’s about time.”
Lin Yi turned and went inside the mansion, where Wang Qiu’er had already prepared a steaming hot lunch for him.
“If this continues, it won’t be long before I probably get as fat as a ball.”
On the table was a pot of greasy braised pork hock, and two plates of fragrant roasted meat.
Only the small dish of plain green vegetables stood out conspicuously.
Lin Yi picked up his chopsticks, put a piece of delicious fatty and lean meat into his mouth, and casually opened the chat channel.
After communicating with Hao Xingren just now, he learned that many lords would bring lord textbooks.
Now that he had nothing to do, he planned to buy some.
To absorb more lord knowledge.
“Buying high-grade sandalwood, do not disturb if more expensive than the Exchange.”
“Is there any kind-hearted person who can give me some food? My stomach is rumbling, and I really don’t have the strength to go out and gather materials.”
“Buying hydroponic crop seeds, if you have any, private message with price, don’t list on the Exchange.”
“Found a Ratman stronghold, recruiting powerful lords for a joint Eliminate. At least 10 archers and 3 melee units needed. Rally coordinates (3149.417)!”
“Holy crap, did you step in a Dog King’s poop! You can find a Ratman stronghold?”
“My goodness… I wiped out a Goblin nest today, almost got enema’d, and it only had a nest of small goblins, no supplies at all! Ratman stronghold, my dick is purple with envy.”
“This Trial is too difficult. Even Long Tao’s epic hero died overnight. I wonder how many people can last 30 days.”
“What? That boss’s epic hero died? What kind of terrifying monster did he encounter! Jackalweres aren’t weak in the early game. Could it be a Tier 3 magic beast invading the territory?”
“Buying economic crop seeds, price negotiable, private message me.”
“Wuwuwu, I’m so scared. Since the day before yesterday, many lords around me have died one after another. Could it be that some alien race has come to kill us!”
“…………”
The chat channel was as lively as ever, with plenty of entertaining news.
Lin Yi glanced at it and also sent a message,
“Buying learning materials, no limit on category, just list them directly on the Exchange if you have any.”
As soon as he spoke, he immediately attracted a lot of attention.
“Catch the boss alive!”
“Boss, do you want a wife? Just say the word, and I’ll wash myself clean and send myself over immediately.”
“Boss, please take me with you! Your little brother is about to cultivate farmland and can be your granary!”
“Strange, why does he want to buy textbooks?”
“To fill a library? Probably not. Could he have encountered some quest?”
“Hahaha, good thing I brought more books! One silver coin per book, 50 silver coins in my pocket! Thank you, Boss!”
“…”
As the celebrity of this session, many of Lin Yi’s actions would lead to wild speculation.
Here it was.
Someone had already linked the learning materials to a hidden quest.
“A-Yi, can you tell your brother what these textbooks are for?”
Lin Yi glanced at the private message; it was from Long Tao.
This kid hadn’t made any moves since contacting the Great Lich yesterday, so he didn’t know what mischief he was up to behind the scenes.
He was about to brush him off casually when suddenly, a large light bulb appeared out of nowhere above his head!
Lin Yi sat up straight and typed his reply with a half-smile.
“This… I’m only telling you because I consider you a brother, so you absolutely mustn’t tell anyone else!”
“Okay, okay, okay! My friend naturally understands! We share blessings and endure hardships together!” Long Tao replied quickly.
Lin Yi’s lips continued to curl upwards. “I learned a piece of information from a hidden quest: in 7 days, a group of neutral alien merchant caravans will pass through our area, and these learning materials are precisely what these merchants are keen to purchase. Depending on the quality of the content, they can pay up to 10 gold coins per book!”
His words were half-truths.
Neutral caravans indeed existed and occasionally purchased strange items.
So, there was a certain degree of credibility.
However, even if the lie was exposed, it didn’t matter.
After all, he just mentioned it casually, with no cost involved.
“Hiss…”
Long Tao: “Thank you, brother! When I make money, I’ll give you a cut for the information!”
Lin Yi: “Go on, go on. Our relationship, who’s who? We make money together.”
Closing the private chat interface, Lin Yi continued to enjoy his delicious lunch.
Occasionally glancing at the chat channel.
“Brothers, there’s a big sucker sweeping up basic textbooks! I just tried raising the price, two silver coins were bought instantly, three silver coins were also bought instantly!”
“Holy crap! These Trial textbooks must have a special use this time! Brothers, don’t sell them cheap!”
“Five silver coins! Someone’s even buying for five silver coins! I’ll sell mine then. Even if there’s a special use, it definitely won’t be for poor guys like us.”
“…”
The chat channel became even more heated.
Long Tao simply stopped pretending: “Buying basic textbooks, 10 silver coins per book, unlimited purchase!”
Heh heh.
Lin Yi shook his head. So what if he was a Reborn?
With unequal information, a single word from him could make the other party spin in circles.
【Your team has killed the Bloodthirsty Multi-Eyed Spider!】
【Your team has killed the Bloodthirsty Multi-Eyed Spider King!】
“…”
The intelligence panel brought good news, and Lin Yi’s appetite immediately increased greatly.
The Blood Wheat seeds were secured.
“Purification Pool…”
Lin Yi looked at the Angelic building wrapped in white light outside the window, feeling a little anticipation.
Based on the building’s name, the latter should bring him the expected effect!
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PS: Both chapters today are long chapters. I need to reach 100,000 words, otherwise, I won’t get my full attendance bonus next month (chuckles). It might be a bit watered down, please bear with me.