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Chapter 144: Epic Talent
Chapter 144: Epic Talent
Dave's home was a three-story villa.
The front yard was a vast lawn, the backyard had a swimming pool, and the rooftop was adorned with flower pots, where he cultivated magical plants like Cabbage Throwers and Corn Cannons.
In the courtyard, Dave led Su Yu around, explaining how he had accidentally acquired these magical plants, the process of planting and nurturing them, and the unique abilities each plant possessed.
After finishing his introduction, Dave stroked the round head of a Wall-nut and said, "My lord, it's not that I don't want to move to your territory, but I can't!"
"These magical plants are the result of my hard work, time, effort, and money. That's why the neighbors around here call me ‘Crazy Dave’—they think only a madman would do such a foolish thing."
"Even if you offer me a fortune, I couldn't bear to leave these plants behind and move to your territory."
"Is that so?" Su Yu stepped forward and stroked the round head of the Wall-nut.
The Wall-nut, which had been basking in Dave's touch, immediately turned irate and glared at Su Yu.
The other plants, like Pea Shooters, also turned their attention to him, aiming their cannons and sending warning glances.
Su Yu ignored the plants and turned to Dave, "If you're unwilling to leave because of these plants, we can find another solution ... for example, could we transplant them to my territory?"
"I'm afraid that's not possible," Dave shook his head. "The roots of these magical plants extend several meters into the ground. Transplanting them would damage their root systems. Moreover, the soil and water conditions might not be suitable, and most of them would likely wither and die within a short time."
"Hmm," Su Yu stroked his chin, thinking.
The main issue was that Dave didn't want to leave these magical plants, and they couldn't be transplanted. Therefore, he couldn't leave this courtyard to join Su Yu.
This problem seemed unsolvable, but there was actually a good solution.
Su Yu quickly thought of it and smiled, "Dave, I've seen the magical plants you've grown, and I'm very interested. I've decided to invest in your research in this area."
"Invest?" Dave was confused.
Wasn't this lord trying to recruit him to farm in his territory? Why the sudden change of heart to invest in him?
Su Yu continued, "Yes, invest. For the next few years, I'll give you 200 psychic energy units per day as compensation, and 5,000 psychic coins per month for a ‘magical plant research fund.’ You won't have to do anything else—just focus on researching these magical plants."
"Really? There's such a good deal?" Dave was excited. Was this a stroke of luck?
"Of course, but there's a condition."
"What condition?"
"The condition is that all the seeds produced by your magical plants must be planted in my territory. I'll set up a dedicated plantation in my territory for these seeds. What do you think?" Su Yu said earnestly.
Su Yu understood that Dave only wanted to stay with his magical plants.
However, magical plants have a limited life cycle, much shorter than ordinary plants. For example, a Pea Shooter might only live for two to three months from maturity to death.
If Dave planted all the seeds in Su Yu's territory, over time, the plants here would gradually wither and die, while the plant population in the territory would grow and flourish. Dave's focus would naturally shift, and he would end up living in Su Yu's territory.
“Wait a moment.” Dave felt a bit intrigued.
Researching enchanted plants would be the same no matter where he was. If he went to Su Yu’s territory, he would receive over 10,000 Spirit Coins every month, with no worries about food and drink. He would also have plenty of extra money to fund his research on enchanted plants, which would be a significant improvement over his current living conditions!
However, he had one concern: the current lord seemed interested in his enchanted plant research and was willing to invest money. But what if the lord lost interest in the future, and his enchanted plant plantation was already established in the lord’s territory? That would be an awkward situation.
Dave voiced his concerns to Su Yu.
Upon hearing Dave’s worries, Su Yu smiled and pulled out a [Magic Contract] from his backpack. “If you’re concerned, we can sign a contract.”
A [Magic Contract] costs 2000 Spirit Coins and is a magical document crafted by the top-tier power, Silver Pine Spire. Both parties can sign the contract, and once signed, it becomes binding. If either party violates the contract, it is considered a challenge to Silver Pine Spire’s authority, and they will face consequences from the Spire.
In essence, once a [Magic Contract] is signed, both parties must be prepared to fulfill their obligations without any breaches.
“Is this... a 2000 Spirit Coin [Magic Contract]?” Dave was taken aback.
The binding power of a [Magic Contract] was strong. If they signed it, he wouldn’t have to worry about Su Yu breaking the agreement, ensuring his and his enchanted plants’ security.
“Exactly, this is a [Magic Contract]. If you’re concerned, we can sign a long-term cooperation agreement, for 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, or even 20 or 30 years.”
“Let’s go for 30 years!” Dave quickly said.
The longer the agreement, the more beneficial it was for him, as it provided more security for him and his plants.
Coincidentally, Su Yu also thought the longer Dave stayed in his territory, the better it would be for him.
“Alright, let’s sign a 30-year [Magic Contract]. I’ll pay you 200 Spirit Coins daily and an additional 5000 Spirit Coins monthly for research expenses. I’ll also provide you with a fertile plot of land to build your enchanted plant plantation.”
Su Yu was elated inside but kept a calm demeanor.
After clearly listing the obligations of both parties on the [Magic Contract], Su Yu handed it to Dave.
With trembling hands, Dave accepted the contract, feeling like he was living a dream.
He carefully read through the contract seven or eight times to ensure everything was correct before signing his name with great care.
“Ding! Your territory [Aupxi Village] has acquired an Epic talent [Mad Dave].”
Mad Dave
Epic
Profession: Farmer
Trait 1: [Planting Expert]: Crop yield +50%
Trait 2: [Plant Mutation]: Plants have a small chance to mutate, with a 70% chance of beneficial mutations and a 30% chance of detrimental mutations.
Trait 3: [Cultivating Enchanted Plants]: Can cultivate unique enchanted plants, some of which possess formidable combat abilities.
Trait 4: [Inspiring Enchanted Plants]: All enchanted plants within a 40-meter radius gain +30% attack power, +50% health, and +40% attack speed.
(End of Chapter)
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