Pioneer Lord: A Leisurely Imperial Life

Chapter 196 Too Reliant on the System

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Richard held the seed imbued with wisps of magic in his hand, and the faint sensation from his fingertips felt like a lightning bolt cleaving through his rigid mindset.

He was so focused on the incredible efficiency of the system's farmland that he forgot a very basic truth: real land doesn't only produce crops through systems.

In a very few territories, medicinal herbs are also cultivated, and some even make it their main business.

But as Simon said, most lords at most had a small plot of land in their castle for a small garden, just enough for their alchemists to keep up with the times.

It's not that they don't want to plant on a large scale, but arable land must be used to grow food, since food is the foundation of survival.

Even the professional alchemists at Wolf Fortress rely entirely on the Dark Moon Tribe for their herbal ingredients.

But chiffon cake is different!

The farmland that has undergone systematic transformation has an absurdly high yield per acre, but this still requires a series of skilled craftsmen to achieve the desired results.

Even if we set aside a million acres of land specifically for medicinal herbs, let alone a few dozen acres, it would not affect grain production in the slightest.

At the border of Chiffon Wasteland and Rocky Forest, there is a large area of ​​land whose farm attribute has not been activated. Wouldn't it be perfect to use it to cultivate real farmland?

Of course, there are bound to be some troubles. Farming in reality isn't as simple as just clicking buttons in a system interface.

We have to be at the mercy of the heavens, fearing drought, floods, insects, and diseases, and we also have to cater to their individual whims.

But this couldn't stump Richard!

Just avoid the foolish decision to plant Blazing Grass that can only be produced in the Eastern Realm; choose local or cold-resistant varieties.

For example, Simon's bag contains plants like Icethorn Orchid, Cold-Burning Grass, and Water Frost Fruit.

The climate of the North is actually a perfect match for the growth habits of these ice-type herbs; the East wouldn't have the same conditions.

More importantly, he can produce the system's own high-grade fertilizer and growth hormones!

Previously, the system's field yield was so exaggerated that these auxiliary items were completely unnecessary, causing him to forget about them entirely.

But they can be used in the system's fields, not just in the fields!

Just like the [Potion of Life], it is also a system creation. It will have the same effect if given to other people who are not on the [Online List].

So, if these fertilizers and hormones are poured onto ordinary cultivated land, shouldn't there be some kind of reaction?

It just so happens that the group of scholars from the Mysterious Academy have cleared a hundred acres of experimental land and are still tinkering with some kind of composting and soil conditioning.

If we moved this land to grow herbs, and watered it with some of the "miracle water" produced by the system...

Hey!

That was the real testing ground!

Even if these two items cannot make real fields achieve the same abnormal effect as system fields, such as ripening every few days.

Even if we can shorten the growth period of several months by a dozen days and improve the quality of medicinal materials, it would be revolutionary for the herbal medicine industry!

Just think, the sheer amount of raw gold ore alone could attract a top alchemist like Simon to try his luck.

If it can continuously produce extremely high-quality ice-attribute herbs, it might be able to build an alchemy tower to play with in the future!

One alchemist makes chiffon cakes nothing special, but a group of alchemists are a calling card!

More importantly, it can also solve those annoying sewage problems, making use of waste, which is simply perfect.

Even further, excess feces, kitchen scraps, and other organic waste can be used to make bagged fertilizer for sale!

Richard became more and more excited as he thought about it, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up. The irritation he had felt earlier because of the extreme cold in the mine was completely gone!

I can't build airplanes or cannons, but opening a factory to make organic fertilizer is easy, right?

He then realized that he sometimes relied too much on the system, and that relying solely on the system's functions to build a city would indeed be extremely convenient.

However, many problems have corresponding solutions in reality, and they really cannot be completely ignored.

...

Simon and Leila stood quietly, gazing expectantly at their lord.

His facial expressions changed like magic, and the two dared not utter a sound, for fear of interrupting the lord's train of thought.

After a long while, Richard finally came to his senses and looked at Simon with admiration in his eyes.

"Very good, I accept your seeds and suggestions. Here's a reward of ten gold coins and five gold star crops. Keep up the good work. If you need any alchemy materials, just apply to the city hall to purchase them. Bring Leila out as soon as possible. There are other rewards as well."

Upon hearing this, Simon's old eyes lit up with an astonishing light!

However, it wasn't because of the gold coins and gold star crops. He had even used up a lot of his own private materials to experiment with the giantification potion. What really excited him was the lord's attitude!

Richard's previous attitude towards him could be described as not bothering him, but to put it bluntly, it was almost ignoring him.

Although the lord was willing to give him gold ore to mine as much as he wanted, he had failed time and time again, and his heart was already filled with anxiety. He was afraid that one day he would be kicked out of the house, or simply be regarded as a good-for-nothing who just ate rice.

This means he can continue to stay in Chiffon Territory, using the lord's resources to try his luck with his elusive fortune!

Simon suppressed his excitement and quickly bowed in greeting.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Lord! I will definitely research the Giant Growth Potion as soon as possible!"

Leila quickly curtsied in return.

"Thank you for your care, Lord. I will definitely study alchemy diligently under Master Simon and will never slack off."

Richard waved his hand, didn't linger any longer, and turned to walk out of the alchemy workshop.

With a thought, he took off and flew north.

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The experimental field of the Mysterious Academy is five kilometers away from the inner city, right next to the Zhouxue River. It has abundant water and the soil is slightly more fertile than other places.

The scholars found it too time-consuming to travel back and forth by oxcart every day, so they simply built a few simple wooden sheds by the fields.

Farm tools, dry rations, and bedding were all stuffed inside, making him look exactly like a serf guarding his field.

The 100-mu experimental field was neatly divided, with straight ridges, and not a single large clod of mud or gravel could be seen. It was clear that these scholars were truly dedicated to tending the land.

At that moment, Felix was leading a dozen scholars and serfs from the cleaning team, busy around piles of miscellaneous items. The air was filled with a stench of rotting soil, straw, and manure.

This is why Richard moved the experimental field so far away; he really didn't want to smell that odor anymore.

When everyone saw the lord descend from the sky, they immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Your Lordship!"

"Get up, everyone."

Richard waved his hand and walked over to the pile of composting materials to take a look.

Wow, they really have everything!

The mud, rotten vegetable leaves, watermelon rinds, eggshells, corn husks, and wheat straw dug up from the Zhouxue River, as well as humus and withered pine needles brought from the black pine forest.

It's all organic matter, with no waste at all; it's all done exactly according to the farming guidelines he gave me beforehand.

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