Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God-Chapter 1190 - 663: A Unique Focus Point_2

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"It survives for many years?" Gaven was taken aback; this was something he hadn’t considered, "Is there a difference between perennial Styrak bushes and those of the current year? When used as fish bait, which do the fish prefer? Is there a difference in nutrients?"

"Fish mainly eat Styrak bushes of the current year. Once they are over a year old, most fish will not eat them anymore because they become too woody and many fish can’t bite into them. However, large aquatic animals like Dragon Turtles prefer perennial Styrak bushes; they swallow them whole and digest them slowly."

Handibur, when speaking about his profession, significantly relaxed, "Such a characteristic also causes Styrak bushes of different years to have different storage times. Styrak bushes that are harvested when fully grown have a shelf life similar to vegetables. In the summer, they can be stored for up to a couple of weeks before they start to rot. In winter, they can be stored for a little longer but will gradually dehydrate."

"The older they are, the more they woodify, and the longer they can be stored. I have a batch of ten-year-old Styrak bushes that have been stored for up to fifteen years now, and they still look the same as they did, just like wood carvings."

"I underestimated this shrub by treating it like a vegetable," Gaven turned his head and instructed Grace, "When the caravan is purchasing, whether in terms of price or storage, treat them differently. For those that can be stored for a long time, don’t rush to sell them. Accumulate an appropriate amount and wait until we have fully understood all the characteristics of Styrak bushes."

"Understood."

Gaven then said to Handibur: "Please, when you next cultivate Styrak bushes, you must not only compare the characteristics of those of the current year but also conduct a deeper study of the perennial ones. It’s best to figure out what exactly is attracting these aquatic creatures. Is it simply a unique taste? Or has it produced some unique substance that is more appealing to aquatic creatures? Is it only appealing to non-sentient aquatic creatures or also to sentient aquatic ones? If it’s the latter, its value is not merely as fish bait, but an excellent product for trading with sentient aquatic creatures."

On land, Humans of Felen had not been able to achieve an absolute dominant position, let alone in water.

They could only raise fish in ponds or shallow lakes; in slightly deeper waters, it was the domain of monsters and sentient aquatic creatures.

Don’t think that sentient aquatic creatures are far from them; in fact, they are very close. Many times, these creatures would pass by them without their knowledge.

Not to mention further away, in places like Yewen Pond in the Three Rivers Region and the Ashaba River, their tracks should be there, but they rarely come to the surface and expose themselves in front of land dwellers, after all, in the eyes of sentient aquatic creatures, land dwellers are not well-reputed. They are seen as Plunderers, extracting their food and wealth from the water, and even hunting them as prey to satisfy their curiosity.

If it were possible to break through this environmental isolation and engage in trade, that would be a true windfall.

Because many goods that are commonly available in the hands of the other party are invaluable treasures in their own hands. Take pearls, for example.

To land dwellers, pearls are precious and scarce ornaments; however, among sentient aquatic creatures, it is said that they are ground into powder and consumed as a high-end food, and many sentient aquatic creatures have their own pearl farms.

Situations like this are not isolated cases but are quite common, and these represent massive profit points.

"This..." Handibur showed a look of difficulty; Gaven had pointed out a brand-new research direction for him, but it was way beyond his capabilities. He was just an Intermediate Druid with quite niche abilities.

Gaven seemed to guess Handibur’s predicament and said with a smile: "Don’t worry, sir. You won’t be alone in this. I will arrange for more professionals to cooperate with you. If you encounter any difficulties or need anything, just mention it, and we will find a way to solve it. Are there any other omissions? Or other questions?"

Handibur thought for a moment and eventually shook his head, "Nothing for the time being."

To tell the truth, up until now, he felt like he was in a dream, everything seemed too surreal, as if his brain was as mushy as paste, almost ceasing to function, losing most of its cognitive ability. He needed some time to digest this matter.

"Alright then, I will give you three days to get ready. Tie up your affairs here, and someone will come to pick you up and escort you to the City of Faith to officially start our collaboration," Gaven decided on the spot.

For Gaven, both Handibur and the Crown Princess were just icing on the cake.

Whether or not they were involved in this deal, he would push it forward, it would just take a bit more effort and time.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave," Handibur felt that there was no more for him here and took the initiative to excuse himself.

Meeting the Crown Princess was indeed an extremely honorable event, but the pressure of being between the two of them was just too great.

Handibur felt that he was not facing two individuals, but two Giant Dragons, fully grown ones at that, feeling that the slightest misstep could lead to him being completely devoured, leaving not even a speck of bone behind.