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Chapter 944 - 944 79 Stunned by the Wealthy Dog Owner's Money 6400_3

944: Chapter 79: Stunned by the Wealthy Dog Owner’s Money (6400)_3 944: Chapter 79: Stunned by the Wealthy Dog Owner’s Money (6400)_3 “Welcome to Xia Hui Territory.”

Ian usually does not drink, but this time, the wine is special, exactly the ‘Artwine’ developed by Yisen Gard.

Recently, Yisen Gard had improved the ‘Artwine’ formula.

After all, even a small cup is enough for a Sublimator when it comes to Stamina Potions and Focus Potions—anything more would be excessive.

Therefore, even though Artwine tastes excellent, drinking it doesn’t feel completely satisfying.

Considering this, Yisen Gard utilized Ian’s ‘reuse technique’ to reduce the effective sublimation content in the potion, and in turn, create a ‘Second-Generation Artwine’ that sacrifices some of its effects for a significantly better taste and has its cost reduced to about one-twentieth of the original.

Ian acquired the new Alchemy formula and the production rights from Yisen Gard, aiming to leverage Xia Hui Territory’s superior local advantages to create a flagship product in the beverage category—after all, a place can’t rely solely on military industry and alchemical potions for revenue.

Diversity is essential for a sound strategy.

The taste of Artwine is indeed superb.

Not only ordinary merchants but even Grand Scholar Collin from the City of Knowledge and Viscount Decas were impressed; they often interact with Alchemical Potions and clearly understand the benefits of this beverage.

It does not hinder the focus of Alchemists; on the contrary, it can enhance it without the physical burden typical of real alchemical potions.

As long as one drinks slowly, this enhancement will persist.

Of course, this shifts the burden of detoxifying the body from the liver to the stomach and bladder—it depends on personal choice how to manage it.

—Yet another pleasant surprise.

The merchants, who had already received plenty of surprises along the way, enjoyed the banquet immensely.

During the event, Mr.

Domel from the Thin Green Trade Association, representing various merchant associations of the Seven Cities Alliance, was the first to approach Ian for a conversation.

“We originally came just for inspection.”

This tall, red-haired merchant with a gentle demeanor smiled and clinked glasses with Ian, saying with bright eyes: “But now it seems if we don’t make a decision immediately, we’ll fall a step behind others.

So, if the Baron allows, we would like to start cooperation as soon as possible, along with a subsequent tour.”

“No problem,” Ian called Scott over: “This is my assistant.

He will guide you through the projects you want to learn about.”

Long before the trade association had arrived, Ian already knew their purpose: the Thin Green Trade Association had the background support of several Fairy Instructors.

They visited Xia Hui Territory because Ian had rescued a group of Fae in Azure City.

Of course, goodwill alone doesn’t garner much genuine help; what’s favorable is that Ian indeed possesses real strength, and they are envious of what Ian has to offer.

Initially, they were interested in the ‘High-Energy Crop Nutrient Solution’ developed by Adalbert and Ambur, a new type of fertilizer effective for most Sublimation Plants.

Although the Seven Cities Alliance had similar technologies, their presence necessitated exploration and cooperation.

However, during the introductions along the way, Domel also became interested in Xia Hui Territory’s ‘Artwine’ and ‘Dawn Glow Grass Extract’, wanting to know how much could be produced if a real cooperation began.

“Most importantly is stability, my lord.”

The leader of the trade association said: “Although we understand that you repelled the bastards from Fiery Flame Land—excuse my language, but Fiery Flame Land deserved it—those pests are like stinkbugs continually emerging from the sewers.

If they cause another famine, Xia Hui Territory will surely suffer drastically again.”

“That is not the case, actually.”

At this moment, as the banquet was nearly at its end, Ian sensed everyone’s enthusiasm and simply led them to Dazzling Lake to visit the ‘Stereoscopic Hydroponic Farm.’

Within days, the once skeletal hydroponic farm building now looked impressive, and the nearly hundred-meter-tall building could indeed dazzle many people.

Ian led some interested representatives of the merchant groups into the building to inspect the hydroponic racks, allowing them to see the already sprouting vegetable culture dishes: “This is the new planting method I have recently developed—moving the gardens into the buildings, manually controlling the climate, light, and water, maintaining optimal temperature and humidity, and we can harvest in a month.”

“The growth of Sublimation Plants will be slower, but compared to outdoor conditions, this indoor cultivation is safer and more scientifically rational.

Through verified calculations, the originally biennial Dawn Glow Grass under specialized nutrient solutions can accelerate the growth to about half a year.”

“Plus, with the farm building being managed in an enclosed environment, every ten racks have a separate compartment; even if a spy were to poison them, they would need to poison dozens of times to contaminate one floor, and for an entire building… it would be easier for them to invite a Third Energy Level fighter to physically destroy it.”

Ian took the representatives of the trade association to the top floor of the cultivation building.

They looked down from a vantage point at the base of the surrounding eleven farm buildings, and under their astonished gaze, Ian smiled and introduced: “These are the first batch of twelve farm buildings.

After waiting for the capital to return, I will build another twelve buildings in the Tide River area.

With this, Xia Hui Territory’s raw materials will be exceedingly plentiful, and there will absolutely be no worries.”

“Even if faced with the Third Energy Level…”