NOVEL NEXT Ch 32
Chapter 32
As soon as he saw that the greenhouse was complete, the next thing Sung-hyuk did was search for seeds on the exchange.
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[Akir Honey Apple Seed (★+)] X 5,346 – Minimum 10 Coins ~ 12 Coins
* Seller : Farmer Choi Chun-sik, Gathering Master, Division….
* Category : Consumable
* When planted in the ground, grows into an Akir Honey Apple Tree that produces flowers and fruit after a certain period of time (the grade of the tree is affected by the length of the growth period).
※ Growth period of 2 days (Growth period can be accelerated through additional effects.)
※ Flowering period 5 days (Growth period and rank can be promoted through secondary effects.)
* Description: A ★+ ranked Akir Honey Apple seed native to the dimension Akir. At the end of the growth period, it grows into an adult Akir Honey Apple Tree.
[Beryl Almond Seed (★★-)] X 2,342 – Minimum Price 20 Coins ~ 26 Coins
* Seller : Farmer Choi Chun-sik, Gathering Master…….
* Classification : Consumable
* When planted in the ground, grows into a beryl almond tree that produces flowers and fruit after a certain period of time (the grade of the tree is affected by the length of the growth period)
※ Growth period of 3 days (Growth period can be accelerated through secondary effects.)
※ Flowering period of 8 days (Growth period and rank can be promoted through secondary effects.)
* Description: A ★★-ranked Beryl Almond Seed native to the dimension ‘Beryl’. At the end of the growth period, it grows into an adult Beryl Almond Tree.
[Sunlight Melon(★★)] X 1,552 – Minimum 18 Coins ~ 22 Coins
* Seller : Farmer Choi Chunsik, Red Deokbae…..
* Category : Consumables
* When planted in the ground and a certain period of time passes, it grows into a Sunlight Melon that blooms and yields fruit (the grade of the matured Melon is affected by the length of the growth period).
※ Growth period of 4 days (Growth period can be accelerated through secondary effects.)
* Description: A ★★-ranked sunlight meron native to the dimension ‘Zeria’. It grows into a Sunlight Melon at the end of its growth period.
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“Surprisingly, there are quite a variety of them.”
Within the chaotic world around them.
Was this the effect of the considerable amount of time that had passed since the update to Chapter #1, where natural vegetation began to appear?
There were quite a few crops listed on the exchange that could be used for food, and there were also quite a few types of seeds.
“Well, it’s not much.”
Unlike the valuable honey products that only the bee guardian, Sung-hyuk, could produce, the seeds were priced at a fairly low amount despite having a decent rank.
This is understandable, since these crops can be recycled at any time by utilizing the seeds after they are consumed, and there is no premium for exclusivity.
“This is worth the investment.”
Coins Held: 472,488
The reality of today’s world is that a significant amount of coins are piling up with each passing day.
Having a lot of coins is definitely a good thing, but not being able to utilize them in a timely manner is not a good business decision.
In other words, when it comes to investing, it is better to invest in your sleep.
“Wow, thank you so much for your help. Sung-hyuk.”
“No, it’s okay, I’m just doing it because I want something too.”
“You’re so straightforward. It’s good that you’re honest. I’ll try to deliver results that meet your expectations.”
“Please do.”
On top of everything else, Yeon Seon-hee is a four-star unique occupation, the Abundance Producer, the second highest rank after Sung-hyuk at the beekeeping farm.
Her true talent lies in her cooking, but she’s also a force to be reckoned with when it comes to farming.
* Rich Abundance: Increases the percentage of bonuses when you harvest any agricultural product.
* Fertile Land: Increases the quality of the land located within a 5KM radius around you, increasing the growth rate of crops.
A Job Specialization for the Abundance Producer that he learned about through sharing the other day.
Even putting aside the fact that the Rich Abundance triggers when one harvests a crop, in the case of the ‘Fertile Ground’, which activates immediately, it definitely accelerates the growth rate of the crop to a point where it’s noticeable as soon as the seeds are planted.
Add to that the synergy of the Gilite Plywood Greenhouse and the Beehive, and it’s like adding wings to a tiger’s back!
*Buzz!!* *Weing~~♩*
“Oh, hey, sweethearts, how are you?”
What’s more, her farming activities have had a small but significant impact on the behavior of the bees on the apiary.
It’s no secret that bees are one of the most important and influential invertebrates to humankind.
This is because they help flowers and crops grow by pollinating them.
And, of course, the apple tree, the almond tree, the flowering of melons, etc.
These are all important sources of high-quality, nutritious nourishment for bees.
[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★) has collected nectar. Current honey level 31.981%]
[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★) has collected nectar. Current honey level 32.022%]
[Peridot Worker Bee (★★) has collected nectar. Current honey level 45.632%]
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They don’t have to travel far to collect nectar, but instead, they can collect it right in their own home.
Besides, as mentioned earlier, bees are not marauders who ransack nectar from flowers.
Flowers and crops that exist in nature.
At the same time, there is a symbiotic relationship that leads to a virtuous cycle that is closely linked to the beekeeping farm and the crops that Yeon Seon-hee is growing.
Besides, the bees never just get high quality nectar from the flowers of the crops for nothing.
[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★) in contact with natural vegetation, Akir honey apple tree flowers (★★). Growth is stimulated, and there’s a slight boost in the nutrients].
[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★) has been in contact with natural vegetation, Akir Honey Apple Tree Flower (★★). Growth will be stimulated, and this will provide a small boost in nutrients].
[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★) has made contact with natural vegetation, Beryl Almond Tree Flower (★★+). Growth is stimulated, and nutrients are slightly increased].
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“Oh my God, I can’t believe it. Aren’t you guys so adorable?”
The bees, with their heads buried in the flowers, wiggling their plump bodies and twitching their legs as if they were about to be eaten.
When they come into contact with the flowers, their pollen barrels and entire bodies are covered with pollen, and the freshness and sweetness of the finished crops due to ‘natural fertilization’ are imaginably sweeter.
“I can totally see why Sung-hyuk is so fascinated by bees, and I’m sure I’ll be completely enthralled and captive too, right?”
“Isn’t that the case?”
“I agree, older brother. With the bees protecting my life and providing me with bee venom, it’s like a trap.”
“Sung-hyuk. Are you sure I can’t touch a bee’s bottom just once?”
“……You need to stop touching them. The bees get scared when they see you.”
In the ecosystem of bees, symbiosis with nature is never a 1+1 = 2 concept.
It was a case of killing two birds with one stone: the hives were filling up fast and the crops were growing strongly.
What’s more, as a result of working closely with the residents, who were once a bit awkward to work with, they naturally get to know each other better as conversations about the bees began to take place.
Does it end there?
The impact of steady farming along with the faithful pollination of bees.
Plus, a unique 4-star class that comes with a huge bonus to agriculture in the first place.
For Yeon Soon-hee, who is the producer of abundance, things took a turn for the better.
“Mr. Sung-hyuk, thanks to the bees, a new class specialization has been unlocked!”
Class specializations are one of the most important Hidden Piece elements in the world of the Transcendent.
The additional power that Yeon Soo-hee gained was a result of working with the bees, and the effect was not something to be underestimated.
[Player Yeon Soo-hee (Mom’s Homemade Food – Level 16) reveals her class perks].
* Natural Fertilization of Abundance: The quality of the finished product of naturally fertilized crops using special methods is further enhanced.
A 4-star unique class, this class specialization is worthy of the name Abundance Producer.
Combined with the increased benefits of the bees, the quality of the finished crops is quite incredible.
“Congratulations, Soo-hee.”
“Thank you, this is all thanks to the bees. Thanks, guys!”
*Buzz!!*
*Weing~~* *Bzzzttt!!*
The bees respond to Soohee’s gratitude by performing a wiggly dance for her, as if it’s no big deal.
They’re so tiny and cute, but they do so much good for humanity.
This is why it’s natural for Sung-hyuk to fall in love with bees.
[Akir Honey Apple (★★) bore on the Akir Honey Apple Tree (★★)].
[Akir Honey Apple (★★) ripens on an Akir Honey Apple Tree (★★)]
[Akir Honey Apple (★★) has formed on the Akir Honey Apple Tree (★★)]
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[The crop is ready to be harvested!]
“Wow, the fruit looks so juicy.”
“Well, it’s all thanks to the bees.”
Thus, the result of the sincere cooperation between the natural fertilization of the bees and the harmony of the Abundance Producer, the Akir Honey Apple tree finally bore fruit.
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Organic growth through natural fertilization of bees and the effectiveness of the Abundance Producer as a job specialization.
The resulting Akir honey apples are, of course, quite different from the ‘ordinary’ honey apples on the exchange due to their higher grade.
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[Akir Honey Apple (★+)]
* Category: Consumable, Ingredient
* When consumed, restores 50 Health and Mana, along with satiety and quenching thirst.
* Description: A ★+-ranked Akir Honey Apple native to the dimension Akir. The sweet, honey-like nectar inside is quite refreshing, and when consumed, it provides a moderate feeling of satiety while also quenching one’s thirst.
※ There is an 8% chance to receive a fully usable Akir Honey Apple Seed (★+) when consumed or used.
[Akir Honey Apple(★★)]
* Category: Consumable, Ingredient
* When consumed, restores 130 Life and Mana, along with satiety and quenching thirst.
* Description : The ★★-ranked Akir Honey Apple is native to the dimension Akir. Due to constant natural fertilization with the help of bees, it is packed with a sweet, honey-like nectar inside. When consumed, it quenches thirst with a moderate feeling of satiety.
※ There is a 85% chance of receiving a fully usable Akir Honey Apple Seed (★+) when consumed or used.
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Visually, it’s not just the difference of a single ★ rating, but the additional effects are significant.
Aside from the extra 80 healing, it’s the chance to recover seeds that matters most.
“So 85% means roughly 8% of the seeds are recoverable.”
“Yes. It’s almost to the point where we don’t need to buy any more seeds.”
8% and 85%.
That’s over 10 times the impact of reclaiming seeds.
This might not seem like a significant amount, but it’s all in the process.
Having a surplus of seeds can be of great help to the farm in many ways.
The idea is to use as much as they want to use, and sell off the excess, and that’s it.
“And you should try them, I’ve tried them and they’re just as described, full of juice.”
“Is that so, then let’s give it a try…..”
*Crunch!*