CHAPTER 115: CHAPTER 43 TERRITORIAL STRATEGIC TREASURE: LIFE FRUIT TREE_2

"Lunch is here, lunch is here. Let’s eat first, then talk about those boring things afterwards," Audrey’s cheerful voice rang out.

Anything that requires brainpower is just tedious chores to her.

Lin Rui and Soro also temporarily halted their conversation and looked at the served delicacies.

There was baguette, bayberry berries, savory roast meat, and the most important dish, pan-seared carp.

The fish was seared to a golden, crispy perfection, garnished with thyme and red berries.

The key is, this dish already has an attribute effect: upon consumption, Life Value Recovery Speed +1 point/hour, lasting 6 hours.

Although not particularly powerful, Lin Rui saw the future hope of the tavern providing powerful cuisine.

There’s no way to fail a good meal, and Lin Rui immediately began to taste it. Roberta’s culinary skills were much stronger than Lanxin’s.

Audrey ended up with a cat-face, with meat juices on her lips and cheeks.

Of course, the one enjoying the meal the most was Silver Moon. This werewolf beauty showed none of the aloofness of a swordsmanship master when eating.

"This is delicious."

"And this is also delicious!"

"Lord, are you not going to eat your roasted venison? Let me help you finish it."

Lin Rui was slightly surprised and pushed his roasted meat in front of Silver Moon.

"Awoo!" Silver Moon opened her mouth wide and bit the venison into her mouth at once. The sound of chewing was full of happiness, and after finishing, she stuck out her pink tongue, meticulously licking the meat juice at the corner of her mouth clean. She was in stark contrast to her owner, who had grease all over her face.

However, there were things Silver Moon didn’t like to eat, leaving the berries and bayberries untouched, neatly arranged in the platter.

This girl has a preference for meat.

After lunch, Lin Rui took Soro to the trading market and dealt with all the materials he couldn’t use.

Over the past few days, he sold all sorts of disposable items dropped by monsters, various equipment obtained from treasure chests, and even magic scrolls.

With the resources exchanged, Lin Rui used them all to strengthen the strategic treasure, the Elf Bread Fruit Tree.

When the third grand golden light descended from the sky, the Elf Bread Fruit Tree had completely transformed, becoming the Life Fruit Tree.

[Life Fruit Tree: One of the oldest strategic-level ancient trees of the Elf Race, a treasure of the Elf Race in the forest. Produces 6000 units of Life Fruit daily]

[Life Fruit: In the heyday of the Elf Race, these fruits were considered the most ordinary food by elves. But with the decline of the Life Fruit Trees and World Tree, such Life Fruits are no longer common among elves. Upon use, restores all hunger and increases 1 point of life value limit. A total of 1000 life value limit can be accumulated. (Do you really want to waste such a treasure on mere food indulgence like the elves?)]

He actually acquired the ancient Life Tree of the Elf Race!

Lin Rui was overjoyed, and without hesitation, planted the Life Fruit Tree at the foot of a small slope. The strategic-level treasure immediately took effect, and a giant tree full of vitality quickly broke through the soil, grew strong, and reached over fifty meters high in no time. Its branches and leaves were lush like an umbrella. Moreover, this Life Fruit Tree was not dark green; its trunk was emerald, but its leaves were crabapple red, with maple-like leaves and golden fruits.

From afar, it looked like a crabapple tree with green willows and red flowers, only more beautiful and denser. The Life Ancient Tree scattered shimmering light over the vibrant territory, with fragrant leaves falling.

The huge commotion from its emergence immediately attracted countless people from the territory to come and witness.

Elf Mage Kipulin, upon seeing the Life Ancient Tree, was moved to tears, kneeling in front of the ancient tree to pray.

Several Wood Fairies cheerfully flew to the side of the Life Ancient Tree and began dancing gracefully.

"How beautiful," remarked Life Sacrifice Yvette, closing her eyes and clasping her hands in prayer as she looked at the dreamlike scenery.

Moments later, Woodland Fairy Amos flew over to Lin Rui, carefully asking, "Lord, may we Wood Fairies build treehouses on the Life Ancient Tree and dwell among its branches? I believe this would be beneficial for both the Life Ancient Tree and us Wood Fairies. Perhaps we could contribute more power to the territory."

"Of course," Lin Rui generously replied.

"Thank you for your generosity, Lord."

[Ding, due to your generous reward, you have earned the gratitude of the Wood Fairies, and all Wood Fairies’ loyalty +10.]

[Ding, Explorer’s subordinate unit Excellence Level Woodland Fairy Amos has reached full loyalty, unlocking the Loyalist Trait.]

[Loyalist: Die a filial son for your parents, die loyal for your ruler, death is nothing. This soldier will carry out all your orders without hesitation, even if the path ahead is fraught with peril. Morale +10, Critical Strike Rate +5%, Damage Reduction +5%, Fear Immunity.]

The Wood Fairies happily flew onto the Life Ancient Tree, preparing to coexist with the ancient tree.

Meanwhile, Lusen suddenly flashed in front of Lin Rui: "Respected Lord~my wise, brave, and great compassionate master~"

"..." Lin Rui looked at him speechlessly.

"Hehe, Lord, Amos has also reached Loyalist status and will heed your every command without hesitation. Hehe...My great master, could you let Amos...hehe...well..."

"Don’t stand there with that lewd grin, chuckling. It makes me feel like two vulgar old perverts planning something insidious against a pure young girl. Speak directly!"

"Then I’ll say it plainly. Lord, could you let Amos go on a date with me?"

"A date? Are you sure you’re not planning to satisfy your lust by taking Amos to the mill?"

Lusen slapped his chest and vowed, "Absolutely not! Even if I do, it would be in a flowery field according to forest tradition."

Lin Rui stared at Lusen with a murderous look.

Lusen quickly chuckled, "No, no. Lord, I mean, I wouldn’t tarnish your name, Lord. I promise it will just be a date with Amos. She’s always so focused on the territory’s plants, it’s hard to invite her."

"Alright then, I’ll mention it to Amos for you. Whether she goes or not, I can’t guarantee that."

"Hehe, that’s enough, that’s enough. Praise you, my great and compassionate master."

"Stop the flattery and go help Amos with her work."

After checking the Life Ancient Tree, Lin Rui turned towards another direction of the territory: the vineyard.

Ten acres of vineyard were neatly cultivated on the plain, with a farmer inside taking care of the thriving grape seedlings.

This was one of the structures built in the territory yesterday.

[Vineyard: A symbol of the territory’s stability, capable of providing a yield of 4000 units per acre per month.]

Every acre producing 4000 units; this amount is even higher than that of the Wheat Field. Moreover, it’s not only for practical use but also the most important raw material for the territory’s wine production. The brewery workshop in the territory is built right next to the vineyard, evidently aiming to create a vineyard estate belonging to the Golden Pansy Domain.

Since the establishment of Jilun Tower, there is a probability that all food produced in the territory can have their quality improved.

The boutique wine of the Golden Pansy Domain is highly likely to become a renowned wine like Elf Fruit Wine, famous across the continent. Not only delicious but also providing extraordinary attributes, it would be welcomed by every territory on the continent.