Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 704: Chapter 62: Ice and Snow Valkyrie and the Gem Pool

The Gem Pool is actually not a separate resource point, but rather a series of beautiful scenic spots.

Giant pyramid stone monuments stand tall by the riverbank, some of which have already collapsed, leaving debris scattered at the waterfall’s peak, forming the famous Rainbow Falls. When the magic-infused waters of the Black Water River pour onto the shattered stone piles, they refract eight colors of magic.

Between the beautiful foothills, the waterfall’s water curtain lightly slides from the mountain stream like a thin veil, gently blown by the breeze, weaving a flowing, colorful tapestry under the sunlight. Each drop of water is like Shalya’s tear, clear and pure, capturing the gentle rays of the sun during its fall, refracting a faint rainbow, adding a touch of dreamlike color to the surrounding greenery.

Below the waterfall lies a beautiful and fantastical gem pool, quietly resting like the earth’s eye, deep and bright. The water is not turbulent but as calm as a mirror, reflecting the sky’s blue, the leaves’ green, and the birds that occasionally skim by. The gemstones at the pool’s bottom, bathed in the magical waters, absorb nature’s essence, shimmering gently beneath the water like stars in the night sky, silently guarding this tranquility.

What surprises Su Li even more is that the vegetation around the Gem Pool, nourished by its waters, appears particularly vibrant, forming a Star Moss Forest. The flowers bloom by the pool and in the woods, blossoming throughout the seasons, vividly colorful, with their unique tenderness and elegance complementing the pool’s tranquility. In the breeze, they gently sway, emitting a faint fragrance that is refreshing and invigorating.

Besides Rainbow Falls, Gem Pool, and Star Moss Forest, the most famous area is the Corridor Fragrance Garden, where Lilac is planted. It’s the only spice gifted to Su Li by Philis that can survive in the territory.

Although it has no extraordinary effects like Vanilla, it is an important spice. It belongs to the tree-shaped Lilac, with a larger tree form, delicate flower color, strong fragrance, leaves with white patterns, high ornamental value, and significant medicinal value; its flowers and fruits can be used as spices.

Currently, only a few shrubs have grown in the Corridor Fragrance Garden under the Druid’s catalysis, lonely amid the fertile fields, and the rest are just sprouting seeds.

Vandar introduced to Su Li: ”This Lilac is the spice variety we determined can survive in Hesse Territory after screening numerous spice seeds. Unlike Vanilla, it prefers pond-side environments with perpetual spring, especially where the Wind of Magic gathers in the woods, which suits their growth best.”

Upon hearing this, Su Li gazed around and said, ”This should be the territory’s only environment suitable for its growth, a climate similar to their native habitat.”

The spice’s origin is generally in areas controlled by Tiger Men, on the Southeast Islands of the Zhendan Celestial Dynasty, where the seasonal climate changes are minor, mostly warm or hot.

Around the Gem Pool, under the influence of the Water Nymph and Guardian Beast, abundant forests rise, blocking wind and snow, ensuring a climate warm like spring all year round.

Then Su Li asked with concern, ”How about the yield of this Lilac?”

Vandar replied, ”Lilac’s value isn’t as high as Vanilla pods. Mainly because its yield is relatively high, some lands that are perpetually springlike can be found within the Empire, so each pound fluctuates around 1 Golden Crown. A lilac tree yields about 10 pounds. You can plant about 12 trees per acre.”

So that’s a yield of 120 Golden Crowns per acre? That’s quite a scale; the only problem is the long production time of Lilac. The seedling stage lasts 5-7 years with virtually no yield. The initial fruiting stage is 8-15 years with still low yield, only 2-4 pounds of dry buds. Full fruiting is reached in the 15-50 year period at peak yield, with some high-quality fruit trees capable of producing over 20 pounds. After that, the decline sets in, with yield gradually dropping after 50 years. This means Lilac isn’t very suitable for rapid growth through Reya’s Divine Magic.

Su Li can only relax his mindset, allowing these spices to grow and thrive alongside the territory.

Nearby, Governor Oliver surveyed the area and said, ”Having a few mature Lilac plants is sufficient. We don’t currently expect them to provide us much fiscal revenue. The key is to meet some basic needs, like making it easier for perfumers to formulate incense burner materials, and to produce more aromatic dew and aromatic medicine for the territory.”

Indeed, that’s the crucial role of this fragrance garden. As for further cultivation of herbs and varieties for the territory, we still need to await a visit from Ramsey family members to provide ample support and guidance for Hesse Territory.

As they were inspecting the area, a mischievous voice rang out excitedly from afar, sounding like a child’s voice: ”Su Li brother, you’ve finally come. They all say you’ve forgotten the deepest bond between us, but I don’t believe it. I always remember you said we are the most reliable team, to guard this Gem Pool together!”

Everyone looked towards the sound and saw a giant otter with sleek fur, shining with a charming luster in the sunlight, running over with bear-like powerful limbs, full of excitement.

On its head was a wave-like distinctive white mark, evidently the Water Nymph’s Guardian Spirit, the otter Kappa, who has long driven away monsters like venomous snakes, spiders, swamp goblins, and River Giants seeking to make the river rotten and stinking.