Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 311 Chapter 62 Ice and Snow Valkyrie and the Gem Pool
The Gem Pool is actually not a single resource point, but a series of beautiful scenic spots.

A massive obelisk stands by the river, some of which have collapsed, leaving debris strewn across the crest of the waterfall, creating the famous Rainbow Falls. The enchanted Blackwater River reflects eight colors of magic as it cascades over the broken rocks.

Between the beautiful foothills, a waterfall cascades gracefully down the mountain stream, like a thin veil, gently swayed by the breeze, weaving a flowing, colorful scroll in the sunlight. Each droplet is like Shaurya's tears, clear and pure. As they fall, they capture the gentle sunlight, reflecting a faint iridescence and adding a touch of dreamy color to the surrounding greenery.

Beneath the waterfall, a magical and beautiful jewel pool lies quietly, like the eyes of the earth, deep and luminous. The waters are not turbulent, but calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue of the sky, the green of the leaves, and the birds that casually fly by. The gems at the bottom, washed by the magical waters and imbued with the essence of nature, shimmer softly underwater, like stars in the night sky, quietly guarding this tranquility.

What surprised Su Li even more was that the vegetation around the Gem Pool also appeared particularly vibrant because of the nourishment of the pool water, forming a star moss forest. Flowers bloomed by the pool and in the woods. They bloomed all year round and were colorful. With their unique gentleness and elegance, they complemented the tranquility of the pool water. They swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a faint fragrance that was refreshing.

In addition to the Rainbow Waterfall, the Gem Pool, and the Star Moss Forest, the most famous place here is the Corridor Fragrance Garden, where a field of lilac is planted. This is the only spice among the many spices that Phyllis gave to Su Li that can survive in the territory.

Although it lacks the same extraordinary effects as vanilla, it is also an important spice. It is a large tree-like lilac with elegant flowers, a strong fragrance, and white-spotted leaves. It is highly ornamental and has high medicinal value. Both its flowers and fruits can be used as spices.

Now, only a few plants have grown in this Corridor Fragrance Garden under the catalysis of the Druid, growing alone in the middle of the fertile fields, and the rest are just seeds that have just sprouted.

Fandral introduced Su Li, "This lilac is a type of spice we have selected from many spice seeds and determined to be able to survive in the Black Forest Territory. Unlike vanilla orchids, it prefers to grow near ponds where it is spring all year round, especially in the woods where the magical wind gathers, which is the most suitable for its growth."

Hearing this, Su Li looked around and said, "Then this should be the only place in the territory that is suitable for its growth, with a four-season spring environment. It is very similar to the climate of its native place."

The origin of spices is generally in the area controlled by the Tiger People, on the southeastern islands of the Zhendan Dynasty, where the climate does not change much throughout the four seasons, and is generally warm or hot.

Around this gem pool, under the influence of the water fairies and guardian beasts, a large number of forests have sprung up, blocking the wind and snow, ensuring that the climate is warm like spring all year round.

Then Su Li asked with concern: "How is the profit of this clove?"

Fandral replied, "Cloves aren't as valuable as vanilla pods, mainly because they're relatively productive. Even within the empire, there are some lands where spring is common year-round, so each kilogram of cloves is worth around one gold crown. A single clove tree yields about 1 kilograms, and one acre of land can hold about 10 trees."

So, does one acre of land produce 120 Golden Crowns? That's quite a large scale. The only problem is that cloves produce too late. The seedling stage lasts for 5 to 7 years, with virtually no yield. The initial fruiting period lasts for 8 to 15 years, and the yield is still very low, only 2 to 4 kilograms of dried flower buds. Peak yield is reached during the peak fruiting period of 15 to 50 years, with some high-quality trees even producing over 20 kilograms. Then, the decline begins, with yields gradually declining after 50 years. This means that the rapid growth of lilacs using the Rhea spell is not suitable.

Su Li could only relax and think that these spices could grow and develop together with the territory.

Oliver, the head of the Provincial Council, surveyed the area and said, "A few mature lilac plants will suffice. We don't expect them to provide much financial revenue for our territory for now. The key is to meet some of our basic needs, such as formulating incense burners to make more fragrant dew and aromatics for the territory."

This is indeed the important role of this herb garden. As for the cultivation and varieties of more herbs in the territory, we still have to wait for the Ramsay family to visit so that they can provide sufficient support and guidance to the Hesse Territory.

As they were patrolling the area, a voice like a duck's throat rang out excitedly from afar: "Brother Su Li, you're finally here. They all say you've forgotten the deepest bond between us, but I don't believe it. I always remember you saying that we are the most reliable team and that we must guard this gem pool together!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a huge otter with smooth fur that shone charmingly in the sun, running towards them excitedly with its limbs as strong as a bear.

It has a signature wave-like white hair on its head, and is obviously the patron saint of water fairies, Otter Kapa, ​​who has long been expelling monsters such as poisonous snakes, spiders, swamp goblins, and river trolls that make the river water rotten and smelly.

It can be said that the waters of Rainbow Falls and Gem Pool have always remained clear and clean, and it is the main contributor.

It ran over excitedly, stopped in front of Su Li, and then used its huge head to arch Su Li's chest.

Every time Su Li came into contact with it, he felt that it was like a somewhat immature and naughty child.

But it is much cuter than a naughty child and is very worry-free. If it sees someone invading its territory or bullying the water nymph, it will throw away the fresh fish in its hand, howl like a drake and rush up to fight the enemy.

Su Li patted its head and said with a smile, "How can a group of women like them understand the deepest bond between us? Isn't it springtime and blooming flowers that I came to see you? How are you doing in the territory?"

It shouted excitedly, "Hahaha, that's right, that's right. No woman can affect the deepest bond between us. I have a good life here in the territory. The only thing I don't understand is why people in your territory always steal my feces."

Steal its poop?
Su Li was confused and turned to look at Fandral: "What's going on?"

Fandral immediately explained, "Kappa is the guardian of water and the nemesis of venomous snakes, spiders, and other monsters. Its feces mark its territory and repel snakes and insects. So, some adventurers come to steal its feces and spread it around the camp during their adventures to ensure safety at night. This has led Mr. Kappa to misunderstand. In fact, most of those who steal are not from our territory."

Most of them are not, even people from the territory will come to steal!

In this world, stealing and committing crimes are simply unstoppable.

Su Li then patted Kapa's head and said, "I will increase the garrison here to reduce the harassment from thieves and criminals. How are you doing in other areas?"

Kapa really enjoyed Su Li's caress of his fur. He rubbed his huge head against Su Li's palm and said happily, "Very good, very good. I found several more magical springs in the territory, including Starlight Pond, Mother Earth's Holy Pool, the stream of the Maiden Ring, and Saint Leonard's Shallow Bay."

"Wait!" Su Li's eyes suddenly lit up, and he raised his hand to interrupt it and asked, "What's going on with Saint Leonard's Shallow Bay?"

He was very sure that he had never heard of this shallow bay. After all, the name was so long and it was obviously not named by him.

Moreover, as a magical spring, if it had a very strong effect, he should not have been unheard of it.

Capa was stunned for a moment and asked, "Isn't this magical shallow bay built by your territory?"

Fandral's face lit up with excitement as he asked, "So you've found a new shallow bay in the territory? Where is it?"

"It's on the banks of a blackwater river north of Green Leaf Hill. There's a whirlpool with a broken spear stuck in it. On it is written the name Paladin Leonard in human characters. On the shallow shore are hundreds of obsidian tablets, all chained together with black chains. I call this the Saint Leonard Shallow Bay."

"There is abundant and powerful magic there. Just one sip from the nearby spring water can fill my stomach for a long time and make my blood boil. No breath of death can remain there."

It makes the blood boil and fills the stomach at the same time. Why does this look a bit like the effect of the Extraordinary Spike?

Su Li turned to look at Oliver and asked, "What do you think of this extraordinary situation?"

Oliver pondered for a moment and said, "From what Capa said, we can basically conclude that this is the weapon of the protagonist described in the 'Epic of the Dead Knights', the Destined Knight Saint Leonard under the Broken Stars."

In the empire, there is only one kind of person who can be named with the prefix of Saint, and that is the powerful Holy Knight.

Su Li raised his eyebrows and asked, "So there are the remains of the Holy Knight's weapons in here? How did this Saint Leonard's weapons end up here?"

Oliver, a man of profound knowledge and insight, patiently explained, "This relates to the turbulent life of Knight Saint Leonard. Born in the ruins of Castle Mornay, his family declined after his ancestor was left alone during the War of the Black Rose. As a child, Leonard witnessed his father fighting alone against a legion of Beastmen, slaying the Two-Horned Beast King with a broken sword before succumbing to exhaustion. Before his death, his father branded the blood-stained family crest into his palm, growling, "The glory of Mornay lies not in the palace, but on the battlefield."

"At the age of fourteen, Knight Leonard was standing vigil in the Chapel of Ashes when moonlight filtered through the stained glass windows, casting an image of a griffin battling a scorpion on his armor. That night, a wounded young griffin crashed through the stained glass windows and fell onto the altar. The young man used his family's secret bloodline to save the creature, and from then on, he and the griffin, 'Cang Lei,' forged a blood pact of life and death."

"From then on, this knight began to rise to prominence. During the [Siege of Ironclaw Canyon], he led 300 heavy cavalry in a swooping attack from a thousand-meter-high cliff, using griffins to disrupt the Beastmen camp. The Beastmaster's throat was ripped apart by a thunderbolt, and the Sons of Chaos were forced to retreat a hundred miles. During the [Defense of Black Rock Castle], he personally led the Knights in a desperate counterattack, slaying over 400 greenskins with his spear alone."

"But he's most famous for his battles against the vampire undead legions. During the [Bone Wasteland Expedition], he received divine inspiration from Morr and imbued his entire army with the Black Crow Blessing. In a single battle, they burned hundreds of thousands of zombies and purified thousands of miles of the land of the dead." "During the Pear Courtyard Sweep, he slew over 300 vampire nobles, both large and small, burned down more than a dozen dark castles, and cleared out hundreds of cemetery camps. However, this also offended the entire vampire family. Rumor has it that the entire vampire count faction launched a combined siege against him, trapping him to death in Twilight City. In the earth-shattering [Twilight City Breakout], he single-handedly broke through the Blood Knights' encirclement, his black armor stained with vampire blood and curses, corroding to a crimson."

"Finally, he pierced the eye socket of the undead dragon [Nargrich] with his broken spear, and the dragon's corpse crushed an entire legion of the Grave Guard as it fell. In this glorious moment, Knight Leonard successfully broke through to the peak of the Legendary level and became a sacred Sanctuary Knight. From then on, his name was deeply connected with the glory of purifying the undead. Even if the Vampire Count hid in the darkest corners and coffins, he would tremble and dare not breathe aloud at the mention of Knight Leonard's name."

"Legend has it that his blood and breath are the greatest nemesis of the vampire counts. The deathly aura of the undead can only be purified into ash before this sacred aura."

Although Dean Oliver only used a few hundred words to describe Knight Leonard's life, Su Li's blood still boiled, his passion surging. It was as if he had witnessed firsthand the invincible Sanctuary Knight's rise from despair amidst the ruins of childhood, his conquests in youth, his battles with Beastmen, his fierce battles with Greenskins, and his fierce struggles against Chaos. It was not until he encountered the Vampire Count and a multitude of undead that he successfully launched his magnificent roar, a notoriety so fierce that it would even make a child cry among vampires!

Then Su Li immediately asked with concern: "So this is one of Mor's Chosen Gods? Under his broken spear is that huge undead dragon [Nagrig]?"

Capa immediately shook his head and said, "I saw the broken spear stuck in a rock deep in the riverbed. There's no undead dragon. It's just that a huge amount of life energy has gathered around it, swirling like a whirlpool. Brother, you're not going to take this broken spear away, are you? That would destroy this magical bay! You have no idea how many creatures live there. It's simply the most sacred and vital bay."

"For example, the star-patterned tortoise, the silver-armored crayfish, the silver-scaled silver carp, the hymn frog, etc. Although there are not many of them, they can all be found here."

Hiss~ Su Li took a deep breath. This shallow bay was simply a weakened version of a fantasy bay.

Su Li seriously suspected that the reason why the daily intelligence system did not reveal this was probably because it was worried that Su Li would not be able to resist pulling out the broken spear.

But Su Li is not so short-sighted at all. What he likes most is management and farming.

If this shallow bay could breed more fantastical creatures, he would never pull out the broken spear.

You have to know that even if he only catches one or two of these creatures every year, the improvement in strength brought by more than a dozen fantastic creatures in a year is immeasurable.

If a creature is worth the same as a light-scale fish, that would be one or two thousand gold crowns, and over the years it would be tens of thousands of gold crowns.

As he was thinking, a chirping sound came from afar.

"Kappa, Kappa, you're dealing with humans again. Vidag said we have to be careful of humans."

"That's right, humans are so abominable! Every time they appear around our gem pool, we lose a few gems."

"The Green Pool Guardians are furious. They've vowed to drive out any humans who enter the Gem Pool."

Su Li turned his head and saw several elves riding on ladybugs floating towards him.

When they saw a group of humans, they immediately hid behind Kappa's shiny fur: "Oh, my God, it's humans! They also brought a lot of iron tools, how terrifying."

"Vidag is right. Humans are indeed terrible creatures. Why would they carry such a terrifying thing as iron?"

Su Li smiled and said, "Don't you remember me? I still remember you. I think your names are Buyi, Lucy, and Ailin."

Hearing Su Li's voice, three river elves, one yellow, one white, and one blue, poked their heads out from behind Kapa and looked forward cautiously.

"Ah! It's that liar!"

"Liar, the big liar is coming!"

"Kappa, Vidag will be furious if he knows you're still communicating with this liar!"

Kappa shook his head decisively and said, "Buyi, Lucy, and Irene, you misunderstood him. This is my brother, and he's different from those other thieves!"

Su Li also had a lot of black lines on his forehead. He asked the several river elves: "Why do you call me a liar?"

"Because..." Before the white Lucy could open her mouth, Buyi and Ailin covered her mouth at the same time, one on the left and one on the right.

"It's my turn to speak now!" Ailin straightened her chest, guarding Bui and Lucy with all her might, and revealed everything in one breath: "You said humans lived on the plains and in the castle, and we, the water fairies and river elves, lived between the forest and the gem pool. But humans always come to disturb us, and even stole Vidag's favorite treasure, the Emerald Fairy Pot. It was a fairy pot left to her by her grandmother, capable of holding thousands of kilograms of water and gems. Vidag has been heartbroken for over ten days."

"That's right, that's right." Bui, covering Lucy's mouth, couldn't help but say, "That's the most important tool for us to expand the gem pool. Now that the Immortal Pot is gone, our gem pool won't be able to expand any further. No new partners will join us! You said that if we gave you 5 kilograms of ether gold every month, no humans with swords would come to harm us."

Su Li frowned, turned to look at Oliver, and asked, "Is there such a thing? Have we solved it?"

Oliver whispered in his ear, "Perhaps Marshal Orlstein recently assembled his troops to attack westward, causing some gaps in the defenses here. The remaining troops only ensured that this place would not be attacked, but it was difficult to completely enforce martial law, or even completely block thieves. It's very likely that it was Lanold's followers who stole here."

Before Su Li could respond, another clear voice rang out from behind: "Are you the Lord of Heisen Territory? We've met before!"

Su Li turned around and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The person who came was the owner of the gem pool, the legal loli Vidag.

She was only about 1.1 meters tall, but her body proportions were perfect. She only used vines to cover three sensitive points on her body, exposing her white breasts and long, snow-white legs to everyone.

Su Li couldn't help but think that if something happened between him and this water fairy, it would be too easy for her to get hurt.

This has to hit the stomach in one step.

This idea was too evil, so he quickly dismissed it from his mind. He then took off the ring on his hand and handed it to Seranweier. He then extended his hand to Vidag and said, "I heard from Sister Dawn that you had something you wanted to discuss with me, so I came to see you."

She lifted her long, snow-white legs and straddled Kappa's neck, so that she was the same height as Su Li. Then she looked Su Li straight in the eye, puffed up her cheeks, and said, "Yes, first of all, I want to talk to you about your human theft. It's very rude and excessive."

"Eh~" She paused as she spoke, her beautiful and lively eyes looking at Seranweier. After staring at her carefully for a moment, she asked, "She doesn't seem to be human~ and I sense a familiar aura from her. She has elements that are friendly to our Gem Pool."

Seranweier helped Su Li put away the ring, then looked at Vidag and asked, "Familiar breath, do we know each other?"

Vidag immediately shook his head. "I don't know him. Let me think. Oh, now I remember. My grandmother told me that there's a bloodline in the elves that can help us grow the gem pool. In the powerful elven kingdom, there's even a gem lake. Are you a descendant of the Ice Valkyrie?"

Seranweier shook his head in confusion and said, "I don't know either~"

"She is!" Su Li spoke directly at this time, saying: "Is there any connection between the bloodline of the Ice and Snow Valkyrie and your Gem Pool?"

Upon hearing this, Vidag was immediately delighted and said, "The Ice Valkyrie's bloodline absorbs cold air from the surrounding environment during cultivation, which will continuously make the area around our Gem Pool warm like spring. Legend has it that in ancient times, the Ice Valkyrie's bloodline cultivated and resided in the Gem Pool. They absorbed the cold air, making our Gem Pool feel like spring all year round, and the size of the Gem Pool continued to expand."

At this point, her face became somewhat annoyed and frustrated. "It's a pity that I was so stupid and lost my grandmother's Emerald Immortal Pot. Otherwise, I could have immediately expanded the size of the gem pool. This way, we could produce more laurel gems and ether gold, and at the same time, accelerate the cultivation of the Ice and Snow Valkyrie's bloodline."

(End of this chapter)