EFB Chapter 27: The Stacking of Nurturing Bonuses
Chapter 27: The Stacking of Nurturing Bonuses
[Completed Level 1 nutrient soil preparation]
[Choose an optimization direction:]
[1. The growth cycle of Level 1 Spirit Seeds is reduced by 10%]
[2. Increase the yield of level 1 spirit seed fruits by 10%]
[3. When a Level 1 Rare Spirit Seed produces a superior fruit, there is a 33% chance of generating a customizable rare optimization option, limited to once per plant (Rare)]
Options one and two were familiar, so there was no need to look at them much. Jiang Qiu unceremoniously chose option three, "Perfect for cultivating rare spirit seeds!"
He continued to prepare level 1 nutrient soil, but unfortunately, the next few dozen batches did not produce any rare options.
A total of 71 servings were prepared tonight.
Only this one portion of rare nutrient soil was produced.
But that's enough.
With a snap, Jiang Qiu carried the neatly divided bags of nutrient soil out of the private room, slowly exhaling a breath of hot air. "The nutrient soil is ready. Everyone, let's divide it up. This is Zhang San's, this is Li Si's, this is..."
"Wow, this nutrient-rich soil feels completely different from ours, it seems much more nutritious! Thank you so much, Brother Jiang!"
"Thanks, Brother Jiang! The money has already been transferred to the group!"
"Thanks for your help, Brother Jiang! I've shared it too!"
Ding, 4000 yuan received; Ding, 4000 yuan received; Ding, 2000 yuan received; Ding, 400 yuan received...
All 70 portions of optimized Grade 1 nutrient soil were sold, resulting in a net profit of 70 x 150, or 10500 yuan. It has to be said that they all have some savings.
My own balance not only didn't decrease but increased, reaching nearly 5.
If the feedback is good, it will attract more people to buy.
Nine Botanical Garden has tens of thousands of employees.
You can earn more money.
Moreover, it involves cyclical, long-term buying and selling.
It's also a pretty good source of income.
However, the potential risks are also considerable.
Every money-making channel has its own profit chain.
It's not good to become too big and attract attention.
With enough money to cover his current cultivation expenses, Jiang Qiu has no plans to expand his business selling nutrient soil. He closed his account page contentedly and bid farewell to everyone.
Zhang San, Li Si, and others returned home laden with their bags.
Jiang Qiu spent 1.2 to purchase the necessary spiritual fertilizer materials for cultivating the [Golden Spirit Cage], and quickly rushed home to take out a slightly cracked rubber basin.
Splash! Pouring out rare, nutrient-rich soil.
The panel appears.
[Level 1 Nutrient Soil: The soil quality is optimized for rarity. When any Level 1 Rare Spirit Seed produces superior fruit, there is a 33% chance of generating a selectable rarity optimization option. This can only be done once per plant. If you choose to plant any Level 1 Rare Spirit Seed of any attribute, you will receive an additional bonus.]
Similar to the first pot of rare nutrient soil, planting limited-type spirit seeds will also provide an additional bonus, which is unique to rare nutrient soil. It is equivalent to having an extra [planting bonus] compared to ordinary nutrient soil.
The fruits cultivated in this way will naturally have a higher potential, and the profits will be greater when they are sold to shop owner Zhao Nan for alchemy.
A look of anticipation flashed in Jiang Qiu's eyes.
Da, planted a spiral-shaped spiritual seed.
[Plant a Level 1 Rare Metal Spirit Seed "Golden Spirit Cage"]
[Gain additional bonuses from rare Tier 1 nutrient soil]
[Choose the bonus direction:]
1. Fruit yield increased by 50%
2. The fruit quality is medium grade.
3. Metallic aura metabolism rate doubles.
The bonus is the same as when the first tree bud was planted, but the actual benefits may not be the same.
After glancing at the three options, Jiang Qiu's eyes narrowed, and the growth characteristics of the mid-grade formula surfaced in her mind—
The "Golden Spirit Cage" was mutated and cultivated from a Level 1 common spirit seed, the "Golden Edge Flower".
The metallic energy produced during its growth process does not dissipate naturally; instead, it accumulates in the leaves, forcing them to harden and twist. Over time, this results in the formation of spiral-shaped fruits, hence the extremely low yield.
[At the same time, because the fruit gradually accumulates and gathers metallic spiritual energy, similar to a "high-pressure explosive," improper cultivation will result in a splash-type sharp attack, which is more dangerous than most level 1 metallic spiritual plants.]
Therefore, the natural growth cycle is relatively long, taking six months to complete one round of ripening and fruiting. If any means such as "growth" are used to advance the gestation period, it will increase the instability of the fruit. When the instability accumulates to 100%, it will inevitably cause a "backlash"...
The medium-grade recipe limits cultivation to 3 fruits, so increasing yield by 50% is meaningless. Option one can be ignored, and option two overlaps with the effect of the medium-grade recipe itself. Only option three can bring a significant benefit.
Of course, there are also risks.
The rate of metal aura metabolism doubles.
This means the growth cycle is halved.
Instability can be as high as 50%.
If the "backlash" is triggered, there is a high probability of serious injury or disability.
After all, it's in a greenhouse.
Even common Golden Edge Flowers can scratch veteran employees, let alone the rare and increasingly aggressive Golden Spirit Cage...
But Jiang Qiu didn't ponder for long. Her eyes lit up, and she decisively chose number three: "Six months is too long. If I want to receive a new pill, it's best to cultivate a high-grade one as soon as possible."
Whoosh, a wisp of yellow spiritual energy rose from the soil.
[Absorbed 1 trace of Level 1 Metallic Aura]
The Level 1 Rare Spirit Plant "Golden Spirit Cage" is growing vigorously. Due to the doubled rate of its metallic spiritual energy metabolism, it releases metallic spiritual energy twice a day, morning and evening, to nurture the spiral-shaped fruit. Its danger will increase day by day, so avoid frequent induced growth.
Current instability: 0%
[Estimated maturation time: 90 days (halved)]
If we don't count the benefits of the optimized panel.
The naturally growing Golden Spirit Cage's spiritual energy metabolism rate is comparable to that of the Wood Edge Flower, and all the metabolized spiritual energy is stored in the fruit, constantly accumulating power and waiting to erupt, making its danger self-evident.
Like a bomb that keeps getting bigger and bigger.
In case you are not familiar with its growth characteristics.
Even apprentices embarking on the path of cultivation may be injured or maimed by metallic spiritual energy if not properly nurtured.
But since we know its growth characteristics.
Then there's nothing to be afraid of.
Initially, it doesn't grow hair on its own.
Instability increases very slowly.
It itself didn't accumulate much metallic spiritual energy.
If covered with a sheet of metal, the threat becomes much less likely to be fatal.
Wait until you have accumulated enough wood-elemental spiritual energy.
Then move the potted plants into the store.
There were practitioners present watching.
Then, by simultaneously promoting hair growth and adding top-level growth, one can safely cultivate superior fruits.
With this in mind, Jiang Qiu began to cultivate the [Golden Spirit Cage] methodically, following the instructions in the recipe. She regularly added the necessary spiritual fertilizer, watered it with specific spring water, and pruned any dead or splintered branches.
With a thud, tender buds break through the soil, stretching out like a pillar, differentiating into branches that gradually change from green to yellow. At each dawn and dusk, they release spiritual energy, which surrounds the tender grass leaves on the branches, gradually curling into a spiral shape, and flower buds grow in the hollow center.
Before we knew it, the fruit had taken shape.
Half a month had passed by then.
Jiang Qiu glanced at his savings, which were enough to cultivate a top-grade fruit in one go. However, the underground market was bustling with people at night, so he called Yao Yao beforehand, "Hello, is the shop owner in the shop?"
"Hey, what's up? You've already cultivated a batch of top-grade wood-shaped flowers and fruits so quickly?" The voice on the other end of the phone sounded slightly surprised.
"Not yet, but my [Golden Spirit Cage] top-grade fruit will ripen today."
"what?"