Chapter 103

Xie Juanhan observed carefully and agreed with Telingewei's view, "It's probably mainly the Magic Power of the Elemental Crystal that stimulated the growth of the Star Berry, and it's not so much related to the properties of the elements themselves."

Telingewei dug into the soil, and the Elemental Crystal that had been buried there disappeared. "Both Elemental Crystal have been absorbed."

Xie Juanhan narrowed his eyes. "I don't know if it was absorbed or evaporated."

Telingewei: "That's hard to say."

Xie Juanhan rolled up his sleeves. "Let's continue the experiment."

Over the next few days, Xie Juanhan and his team focused on the uses of experimental Elemental Crystal, in addition to planting other crops.

When Elemental Crystal come into contact with air, they evaporate very quickly.

The Star Berry can't absorb much of the Elemental Crystal's Magic Power at all.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei tried grinding it into powder before using it, but it evaporated even faster, and the absorption efficiency of the Star Berry did not improve much.

At the same time, repeatedly using Elemental Crystal on Star Berry will not result in cumulative effects.

Even with a sufficient supply of Elemental Crystal, the Star Berry plants used for experiments only broke through the level two magic plant boundary and showed no sign of advancing to level three magic plants.

"That's true. Level three magical plants are so difficult to grow. Magic Wand Plant already have their own consciousness. Expecting a whole patch of Star Berry to instantly reach level three is simply unrealistic."

Xie Juanhan finished inspecting the Star Berry and muttered to himself.

The Magic Wand Plant has consumed several Elemental Crystal and is now growing even more luxuriantly.

However, it hasn't changed much either.

Aside from growing more lush, it neither broke through to the third level of magical plant nor became smarter; even the lava it spewed out remained the same as before.

Xie Juanhan's fingers traced the gold box containing the Elemental Crystal.

Although they sealed the Elemental Crystal with gold, the Elemental Crystal were still slowly evaporating.

They also tried using other materials.

They smelted Mithril, Star Sand, Heart of Magma, and many other magical materials used to isolate Magic Power to store Elemental Crystal, but they still couldn't stop the Elemental Crystal from evaporating.

They consulted various sources and searched for information, but still couldn't find any further uses for Elemental Crystal.

It seems that apart from burying it near plants, there are no other uses for it for the time being.

Xie Juanhan felt a pang of regret.

Such excellent magical materials, used in such a crude way--

"Huh?" Xie Juanhan's fingers paused, and an idea suddenly popped into his mind.

Telingewei looked up at him.

He immediately stood up and grabbed Telingewei's wrist. "We're looking for Moli!"

Spring has arrived, and the weather is warm.

Moli and Nibote moved back to the Magic Forest and lived in their own little cabin.

Xie Juanhan rode a giant dragon and arrived at the Magic Forest.

Springtime drowsiness was making Moli sleep, his head resting on his rough paws.

Xie Juanhan jumped off the dragon's back, ran to the wolf den, and picked up Moli: "Moli, you know where the Goblin live, right?"

A sleepy-eyed Moli: "Huh?"

Xie Juanhan pulled on its two front paws. "I need to Goblin. Take us to them."

Before Moli's mind had even fully awakened, her body had already moved as Xie Juanhan had instructed, sniffing the air and identifying the scents. "Awooo."

Xie Juanhan, pulling Telingewei back into human form, shared his idea. "Our efficiency in utilizing Elemental Crystal is too low. Let's see if the Goblin have a way to turn them into fertilizer."

Telingewei had already guessed what he was thinking, "So you really do want to make fertilizer."

Xie Juanhan: "Yes, we planted so many crops this year. If we make fertilizer from them, we can use it for all the Star Berry, water plants, and that Golden Vine Pumpkin."

Among the crops they are currently growing, the Star Berry is a genuine Level 2 magical plant, the Golden Vine Pumpkin has broken through to Level 1 but is not quite Level 2, and the Waterweed is actually just a little short of Level 1.

If we use elemental fertilizers for everything...

Xie Juanhan imagined the autumn harvest and couldn't help but get excited.

Moli discerned the scents in the air and began to run.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei followed behind it.

After running a long distance, Moli stopped in front of a large tree, sniffed at the inconspicuous burrow next to the tree roots, and turned his head. "Aww."

Xie Juanhan also sensed the presence of Goblin in that earthen cave. "Do Goblin usually frequent this earthen cave?"

Moli wagged her tail. "Woof."

The earthen cave was very small, Xie Juanhan pulled Telingewei down to squat down and take a look.

"A fixed spot." Xie Juanhan stared at the smooth earthen wall beside the burrow. "These Goblin seem more cautious than the last group."

If a Goblin has at least a dozen.

This new Goblin had been in the Magic Forest for some time, but Xie Juanhan had never seen them.

It was from the seeds and fertilizer they brought, and the occasional lingering scent, that he became certain that a group of Goblin did indeed live nearby.

Xie Juanhan took out paper and pen from his spatial armband, intending to leave a message for the Goblin.

After placing the pen on the paper, Xie Juanhan suddenly turned to look at Telingewei: "Can the Goblin read?"

Telingewei thought for a moment, "They probably don't recognize it. Harper and the others don't even know many words."

Xie Juanhan turned around and rubbed Moli's neck. "They're a bit difficult to communicate with, aren't they? Shall we come back tonight to block them?"

Moli grinned, wagging its tail, with an expression that said it wouldn't mind whatever Xie Juanhan did.

"They might not be here at night either," Telingewei said, looking at the burrow. "They must have a complete underground transportation network; otherwise, there's no point in digging it if they just run directly from the surface to this burrow."

Xie Juanhan paused. "Hmm?"

Telingewei continued, "They haven't been in the Magic Forest long; they're busy settling in, finding food, and avoiding risks. They're very busy."

Xie Juanhan vaguely guessed what he was going to say, "You mean, the Goblin definitely didn't have time to dig a new underground road network and kept using the old one?"

Telingewei: "They don't have time to dig, nor do they need to. The underground network left by the original Goblin is sufficient for them."

Xie Juanhan: "Shall we go take a look at that pit?"

Telingewei's eyes crinkled with amusement. "That's exactly what I mean."

They took Moli and changed course to the pit.

Xie Juanhan hadn't been to the pit in a long time.

Upon entering the pit, he discovered that "the scent left behind by the Goblin had been masked."

Telingewei nodded. "These Goblin should have taken over and repaired the old road network completely."

Xie Juanhan looked at Telingewei's profile and asked curiously, "How many years did it take the Goblin to develop the underground road network?"

Telingewei thought for a moment, "Sixty or seventy years? They've been active around here for a long time, and their populations have changed several times."

"So long?" Xie Juanhan felt relieved. "They abandoned their existing territory and fled to new places; the losses were huge."

Telingewei curled the corners of his lips into a smile.

Xie Juanhan could tell something was wrong just by looking at his expression, "What's wrong?"

Telingewei: "Harper and the others did their part."

"Wait, what's with Harper and the others? What did they do? Did they beat up the Goblin in secret?"

"No," Telingewei said, "They Human-Faced Smoke Bird."

The Human-Faced Smoke Bird is that level four Demon Bird, the natural enemy of the Goblin.

However, this carnivorous bird of prey does eat its Companion Beast.

Xie Juanhan was shocked. "Harper and the others are even leading the way, won't they get pecked?"

Telingewei: "They specifically save their jerky and snacks, placing them in Goblin to Human-Faced Smoke Bird."

Xie Juanhan suddenly realized. "So that's why the Human-Faced Smoke Bird can always Goblin's tracks?"

Telingewei glanced at Moli beside him. "Moli helped too."

Moli didn't understand the long conversation at all, but as soon as he met Telingewei's gaze, he grinned and wagged his tail.

Telingewei looked away. "After Harper and the others find the Goblin 'Moli hiding place, they'll leave dried meat and snacks to Human-Faced Smoke Bird. After a few times, the Goblin can't take it anymore and eventually have to run away."

"No, Harper and the others have such schemes? Are their solid bodies filled with cunning and scheming?!"

Xie Juanhan exclaimed in amazement, "What a Goblin to use a Demon Bird to kill a goblin!"

==========Author's Note:=========

See you tonight!

Thank you to the uninvited Civil Affairs Bureau, Flying Gull, and the Ancient Spirit little girl for the grenades; thank you to Nanzhi (*2), Nana, Rock Sugar Lotus Seed, Weixiaoxiao, Qingfeng Yiyi, and the Ancient Spirit little girl for the landmines!

Chapter 103 [VIP]

"Tick-tock--"

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.

The deeper Xie Juanhan and Telingewei went, the more humid the air became, and the faster the water droplets condensing on the stalactites dripped.

Water droplets landed on Moli's back, making his wolf fur tremble slightly.

It suddenly turned its head. "Awooo!"

Seeing that it was a water droplet, it relaxed and stuck out its tongue to lick it. "Mmm."

Xie Juanhan bent his knees, turned to the side, and stretched out his hand to pat the Changmao on Moli's neck to reassure it. "Why haven't we seen Goblin yet? Do Goblin live here?"

Telingewei was quite certain. "They left a very fresh smell."

"That's a bit strange." Xie Juanhan looked around. "Why haven't we seen them yet? Have they all hidden themselves?"

Telingewei: "Perhaps this Goblin tribe is a bit shy?"

It's not impossible.

Xie Juanhan thought for a moment, then reached out. "I remember you have mead and candied fruit in your spatial armband? Give me some."

Telingewei gave him what he wanted, asking with a puzzled look, "What do you want to do with it?"

Xie Juanhan: "I'll try Summoning Magic. The magic book I read last week happened to have a record of Summoning Magic. It's not difficult; I should be able to use it."