Chapter 169
Even if we can't grow it, once it's grown in the Magic Forest, we might be able to trade with the Magic Forest.
The Elf feed on natural things, mostly berries and wild vegetables.
The berries and wild vegetables in the Elf Forest don't have much Magic Power, so they drink them with magical wine to replenish their Magic Power in daily life.
Even Elf cubs need to replenish their Magic Power with magic wine to avoid dying.
Food shortages severely limited the growth of the Elf's population.
They recently received the Tree Spirit, so the food production in the Elf Forest may increase slightly.
But that's far from enough.
They need more and a wider variety of food.
If they could switch from gathering to farming, perhaps they would no longer have to suffer from food shortages.
The current Magic Forest cannot produce enough Magic Berries.
But--
Yiluo looked up from the treehouse at the distant azure sky.
He could already vaguely see that future.
Once Yiluo made up her mind, she didn't delay at all.
That evening, he led a group of Elf, riding all sorts of giant birds, towards the Magic Forest.
They traveled day and night, and finally arrived at the outskirts of the Magic Forest on the morning of the third day.
Xie Juanhan didn't seem as anxious as they had imagined.
The entire Magic Forest could even be described as tranquil.
At dawn, the orange-yellow summer sun shone throughout the Magic Forest, and also onto the stone tiles of Xie Juanhan's cottage, making them look like shiny gold coins.
At the top of the hut, smoke was billowing from the tall chimney.
The sweet aroma of roasted vegetables, the rich fragrance of butter sauce, the intense flavor of fried eggs and sausages, and a touch of the tangy aroma of pickled cabbage—
The aroma of food wafted out of the hut, spreading far and wide in circles.
The Elf traveled such a long way, yet they never felt tired.
Upon smelling the rich and simple aroma of the food, they were suddenly so hungry that their stomachs were practically sticking to their backs, and so exhausted that they could barely sit still.
Telingewei heard the flapping of wings and went out to see what was happening.
Harper and the others followed, all crowding at Telingewei's feet.
The Magic Forest has never been so lively.
Harper and the others stared at the beautiful Elf, their mouths agape in astonishment.
Yiluo rode the giant eagle and landed outside the fence of Xie Juanhan's courtyard. "Good morning, we meet again."
Yiluo spoke, her eyes couldn't help but glance at the Magic Wand Tree.
He had never seen this Magic Wand Tree before, but the Tree Spirit had told him about it.
The Tree Spirit said it was a Little Tree.
By the Star Spirit above, the Tree Spirit actually called it Little Tree!
Look at its enormous canopy, its terrifying aura, its threatening roots—
If they asked this Magic Wand Tree to be their guardian tree, it would surely be able to strangle most of the invading magicians and magical creatures!
Xie Juanhan soon poked his head out of the kitchen, and his eyes lit up when he saw Yiluo and the others. "Priest Yiluo! Good morning! Good morning everyone!"
Yiluo took a deep breath. "Good morning, it seems we've arrived at just the right time."
Xie Juanhan: "Haha, welcome, welcome! I heard the little Demon Bird chirping outside early this morning, and I thought something good was going to happen today, and then you all came over, that's great."
Xie Juanhan called on Harper and the others for help.
Moli and Nibote immediately ran into the kitchen, lifted the long dining table out on its head, and also went to the study to bring out the long desk.
Harper and the others used their sharp teeth to carry the clean, white tablecloth out.
Xie Juanhan and Telingewei greeted the Elf briefly and then brought out even more abundant and delicious food.
Pan-fried meats, large chunks of cheese, soft cakes, this year's new magical fudge, seaweed salad, fried pumpkin blossoms... and most importantly, their cellar-aged second-grade magical berry wine.
Under the bright morning sun, the Elf had just taken a bath in the hot spring next to the cottage, dried their shimmering silver hair, and were sitting under the Magic Wand Tree in the yard, dressed in soft, clean clothes.
On the dining table, all sorts of delicious foods that I had never heard of before were laid out in abundance, many of them still dripping with oil and honey.
Even the Elf, who lived a life of luxury, couldn't help but look dazed at this moment.
Many of the Elf present had seen the magic encyclopedia published by the human royal family.
The magic encyclopedia includes information about banquets.
At human banquets, dishes like roasted Demon Bird, mashed potatoes, honey pancakes, and smoked Demonic Beast meat held no appeal for them whatsoever.
The Elf never expected that such a delicacy could be found in the remote Magic Forest.
By the Star Spirit, these delicacies look even more tempting than those from their Elf Forest!
Only the Elf, having undergone rigorous etiquette training, could maintain their elegant demeanor at this moment.
If it were another race, they would probably be drooling with envy right now.
Nevertheless, several Elf inwardly groaned as their priests began to discuss serious matters.
Your Excellency, couldn't you wait until we've finished eating before we discuss this further?!
Yiluo, however, solemnly and earnestly explained his plan for nourishing the Star Berry: "... The only way I can think of right now is to use the earth's resources to nourish the Star Berry."
Xie Juanhan and Telingewei looked at him intently, both raising their heads to listen attentively.
Yiluo took a deep breath:
"You've planted too many Star Berry; the main problem is probably insufficient Magic Power."
"The magical elements in a region are fixed. The magical elements in this region absolutely cannot supply the growth of so many Star Berry at the same time. Even if you apply fertilizer, the Magic Power of the fertilizer is very limited."
"If you don't want to pick most of the fruit, then my suggestion is to make use of the soil's fertility—"
Yiluo felt a surge of excitement as he thought of the Star Berry Field he had seen when he flew over.
By the Star Spirit, these two have grown an enormous number of Star Berry.
Vast stretches of magic berries extend from one side of the mountain to the other.
Yiluo suspects that the name "Star Berry" actually means berries that are as plentiful as stars!
That's terrifying.
Even the most fertile forests can only support a limited number of level-three magical plants and Demonic Beast.
These two managed to ignore all the limitations and grow a huge number of Star Berry, even to the point that they were almost ripe.
Yiluo then recalled that Xie Juanhan had been working hard to open a stable channel connecting two different worlds.
He previously thought that opening such a large and stable magical passage was almost impossible.
It now seems that Xie Juanhan is likely to do what he says he wants to do.
This is truly a silver dragon adept at creating miracles.
Yiluo suddenly became curious: what kind of world did the silver dragon before her come from?
How could he have such a firm will and such strong willpower, pushing forward his plans regardless of cost, even after multiple failures and being completely underestimated by outsiders?
No, it's White Dragon.
Yiluo suddenly corrected her own pronunciation in her mind.
He recalled that Xie Juanhan always referred to himself as the White Dragon.
From this point onward, all living beings will likely gradually change according to this being's will.
This is how we treat those respectable and important figures; we are always earnest and humble in our interactions with them.
==========Author's Note:=========
See you tonight!
Thanks to Mei for the grenade; thanks to Ancient Spirit Guai Xiao Ya Tou (*2), 1q2w3e4r, Nan Zhi, Hao Kun Hao Kun Shui Bu Xing, and Qian Shan Ding for the landmine!
Chapter 169 [VIP]
Inside Xie Juanhan's study.
A group of furry creatures and Elf sat on either side, with Xie Juanhan, Telingewei, and Yiluo sitting at the very front on each side.
Yiluo opened his large, thick notebook, its cover adorned with Elf elven designs.
"Before the formal meeting begins, I must state that this is only a suggestion; if it doesn't work, we can use other alternative methods."
Yiluo looked at Xie Juanhan and Telingewei and said very seriously.
Xie Juanhan and Telingewei both nodded seriously.
Seeing that the two dragons had agreed, the furry creatures sitting below them solemnly responded, "Roar!"
Yiluo opened her notebook. "To nourish the Star Berry with the earth's power, we first need the giants' help."
"In the methods we've passed down, we need to find the Cyclops, the Two-Eyed Giant, and the Three-Eyed Giant."
"They are all descendants of the Earth Mother Goddess; only when they work together can they maximize the earth's power."
Xie Juanhan and Telingewei both nodded in unison. "Okay."
Yiluo: "I know you know the Cyclops Kuitifulong. If the offer is good enough, perhaps we can persuade him."
"Next up are the Two-Eyed Giant and the Three-Eyed Giant."
"Legend has it that the Kalaemu Ti Canyon is inhabited by Three-Eyed Giant; you can go and see for yourself. As for the Two-Eyed Giant— "
Xie Juanhan gently raised his hand at the long table.
Yiluo didn't quite understand this peculiar gesture, and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"We know the Two-Eyed Giant," Xie Juanhan, turning to Nibote at the long table. "The Griffin race is very familiar with the Two-Eyed Giant, and we've dealt with that Two-Eyed Giant before. Asking him to help shouldn't be a problem."
Telingewei added calmly, "That Two-Eyed Giant has Three-Eyed Giant friends; we can invite them to come along."
Yiluo, unusually, hesitated for a moment, staring at the two dragons. "Are you sure?"
Both dragons nodded.
"You guys actually know so many giants?" Yiluo muttered, then composed herself. "Alright, the hardest part is done. Next up is the magic circle."
Yiluo opened the huge notebook, turned to a certain page, and then turned the notebook over to show Xie Juanhan and the others.
"To harness the earth's power, a massive, continuous magic circle needs to be set up across the Star Berry, ideally covering the entire field."