People in Teyvat, starting from saving the grass god

Rhodes opened the box and took a look at the gift that Apep gave him.

At the same time, he was also muttering to himself.

Why does this Apep have nothing better to do than to give himself a gift?

And listen to what she means.

The thing in this box is something that can help the flower-like Great Mercy Tree King grow quickly.

This left Rhodes confused.

When did Apep care so much about a god?

Even if it was to repay the favor of saving her life, the gift should have been given directly to Nashida, the operator and the goddess of Sumeru Grass. Why would it be considered a good idea to give it to a human like herself who was just a bystander throughout the whole process?

The thing in the wooden box was a fern-like plant. Judging from the juice remaining at the broken end, it looked like it had just been plucked not long ago.

Rhodes still couldn't recognize its species.

But one thing is certain.

The grass elemental power contained in this thing is extremely rich. It seems that it can indeed have the effects that Apep said.

Now Rhode was even more afraid to accept it.

Given Apep's personality, Rhodes didn't believe that she gave him this gift out of gratitude for saving her life.

So since it is a gift for no reason.

There is an old saying that goes well.

No reward for no merit.

Rhodes had good reason to believe that Apep had ulterior motives in giving this gift.

Adhering to the principle that less is worse than more.

Rhodes thought it would be better not to accept the gift.

However, before he could open his mouth to refuse, he was met with Apep's deadly expression. Rod immediately wilted and could not say the words that were on his lips.

How come this involves forced gift giving?

Is there any law anymore!!!

"I have no ill intention in this gift."

That being said, Apep's tone was not so pleasant.

At least that's what Rhodes thought.

But now that things have come to this, he had to accept the gift today. He could only force a smile and said, "Thank you, Lord Grass Dragon."

"Ah."

"Why don't you stop calling me by my name?"

Apep glanced at Rhodes, still harping on what happened before.

Such petty behavior made Rhodes feel very uncomfortable, and he was trying hard to find a topic to talk about and get away quickly.

"that."

"Sir Apep, I have other things to do in Xumi. If you are free, can I come?"

The voice just fell.

Apep stood up with little interest and waved his hand: "Go away."

Say it.

Rhodes' eyes blurred again.

When he regained consciousness, he saw Nashida, who was as anxious as an ant on hot pan.

"You came out!?"

Seeing that Rhodes was released by Apep, Nashida immediately stepped forward with surprise and joy and asked, "She didn't do anything to you, did she?"

"without"

Rhodes opened the wooden box in his hand with a strange look on his face: "She just gave me something."

Just as the fern revealed its shape.

Before Nashida could react, Patisaran, who was transformed from the Great Compassion Tree King, immediately showed an extremely happy emotion, and even took the initiative to twist the branches towards the fern, and a hint of fragrance was revealed from the flower buds.

"This is!?"

Seeing this scene, Nashida's eyes suddenly lit up.

She had never seen a plant with such a concentrated elemental force.

In addition, she had been in contact with Apep's Oasis Heart and was very familiar with Apep's elemental force form.

So she recognized it with just a little effort.

The fern in Rhodes's hand.

It is something that has the same origin as the oasis in Apep's body.

in other words.

These are the plants that grow in that oasis.

“This thing is very valuable.”

After figuring out the origin of the fern, Nashida instantly realized the value of the gift that Apep gave to Rhodes.

You have to know that before Apep was cured.

The oasis in her body had long since been transformed into doomsday under the influence of forbidden knowledge.

Explain it in simpler terms.

That is, there was no oasis in Apep's body before today. The fern in Rhodes' hand was actually a new sprout that grew after the oasis was reshaped.

what does this mean?

This means that the fern could theoretically be called by another name.

"The source of the oasis, or the source of life."

Nashida took a deep breath and slowly uttered two names.

"The source of the oasis?"

"The source of life?"

".you mean?"

Through Nashida's explanation, Rhodes soon understood.

This fern is the first new sprout that emerged from the oasis in Apep's body. No matter how the oasis evolves thereafter, it is inseparable from the growth and evolution of these new sprouts.

Let's make an analogy.

The significance of the existence of this fern is equivalent to the first life when the world was created. It is not only of profound significance, but also the most condensed embodiment of Apep's elemental power.

Theoretically speaking.

If this thing is placed on the continent of Teyvat, a blade of grass can evolve into an oasis.

"What does she want to do by giving me such a gift?"

Rhodes held the wooden box in his hands, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

What is it about me that makes Apep value me so much that he is willing to give me such a treasure which can be called the source of oasis?

(End of this chapter)

193. Chapter 184 Planting the Oasis Source Address

Chapter 184 Planting the Oasis Source Address

Let’s not think about other things for now.

What Rhodes and Nashida are thinking about now is where to plant the source of this oasis.

No matter what idea Apep had in mind when he gave away this Oasis Source.

There is nothing wrong with the fact that this fern has the ability to accelerate the rebirth of the Great Compassion Tree King.

Now, in order to treat Apep, Nashida has consumed a huge amount of elemental power in the Heart of God. Not to mention using it to water the Great Mercy Tree King, it is not even capable of responding to emergencies.

If you use your own elemental power to water it every day.

It takes a long time.

This Oasis Origin came at the perfect time.

As for where is the best place to plant it.

Nashida's thoughts were still on Aru Village.

Anyway.

Aru Village is now an autonomous territory of Xumi. Under Rhodes' arrangement, it is still gathering tribesmen and mercenaries from the desert on a large scale.

The future Aru Village will definitely be more than just a village.

This is a done deal.

If one wants to expand the scale of Aru Village to the city level or even comparable to a super city like Xumi City, a large amount of resources will need to be invested.

Just like now.

Although with the help of alchemical potions and various new planting methods, the grain production of Aru Village has expanded to a figure that was previously unimaginable.

However, such output is based on the premise that Aru Village has been madly absorbing labor.

If Rhodes or Candice were a capitalist who exploited the people, the village would not have any problems even if they absorbed several times more labor.

There will not be a situation where a group of mercenaries buy up all the food on the market and almost have to use up the food reserves.

But the problem is that Rod and Candice didn't do that.

There is at least some fairness.

Even those bandits who had attacked the village before and were caught could still receive wages while doing hard labor to atone for their sins.

This behavior can be regarded as explosive in the entire Xumi.

Looking at the entire Teyvat, no one would do that.

Bandits have no human rights.

This is a recognized thing.

Candice used to think so too.

At that time, the bandits who fell into her hands didn't even have the chance to do hard labor, let alone get paid. They were directly reincarnated on the spot.

So when Rhodes said he wanted to pay these people, Candice, like everyone else, didn't understand.

Of course.

Rhodes made this decision not because he thought that criminals also have human rights, but simply because he wanted to attract more people to Aru Village.

The target group is not these criminal bandits and thieves.

These are the tribesmen and mercenaries that Dixia and Tadella are trying to win over in batches.

The original plan for Aru Village has already exceeded expectations and is moving towards even greater goals.

Nashida, who had previously made plans with Rhodes in the dream world, naturally understood what Aru Village needed now.

That is money!

True.

After Rhodes rescued Nashida, people and things related to Rhodes received considerable attention.

Especially the village of Aru, where he was born according to official records.

After Nashida regained control of the House of Lords, she immediately received many investment intentions from wealthy businessmen, led by Dolly.