Chapter 391: Glowing Meteorite and Magic-Solidifying Flowerpot (5500)

"50,000 points guarantee 1 Gold-tier item, and there is a chance to draw an Epic item."

"And 100,000 points guarantee 1 Epic item."

Cao Xing checked his points; only 50,000 remained.

After some struggle, he finally decided to do one draw!

He would just try his luck with the 50,000-point wheel.

Thus, he opened the [Points Wheel] and clicked on the 50,000-point tier.

A pitch-black wheel immediately appeared before him.

A golden pointer rested at the 12 o'clock position.

The wheel was covered in various icons: weapons, equipment, items, scrolls, skill books, etc…

Golden icons occupied 70% of the area, while the remaining 30% were orange.

Cao Xing mused, "In other words, the probability of drawing an Epic-quality item is only 30%?"

This probability was a bit low, but thinking about it, it was quite normal.

After all, Epic-tier items, whether they were props or equipment, had effects far superior to Gold-tier ones.

[Do you wish to consume 50,000 points to spin the wheel once?]

"Yes."

The moment he clicked, the pointer on the wheel began to spin at high speed.

Cao Xing watched as it spun faster and faster, continually sweeping past Epic weapons and Epic scrolls, while his heart couldn't help but accelerate.

Finally… after five or six seconds, the pointer's speed began to slow down.

It continued to sweep over the large area of Gold-tier items. Finally, it stopped on a small area…

When Cao Xing saw where the pointer had stopped, his breath hitched.

"Holy crap! It's actually Epic!"

A system notification appeared. [Draw successful, congratulations on obtaining the Epic-tier Special Equipment: Glowing Meteorite (Orange)]

… "Hmm? What is this thing?"

A look of confusion appeared in Cao Xing's eyes. He looked at the item in his backpack and took it out.

Then, a stone emitting a dark blue light, about the size of a human head, appeared in his hand.

From this stone, Cao Xing sensed a destructive power, and even he felt a sense of danger.

He checked its attributes.

[Glowing Meteorite (Orange)] [Quality: Epic] [Equipment Type: Special]

[Unique Effect: Trigger the power contained within the meteorite to summon a rain of extra-dimensional meteorites, causing indiscriminate bombardment to all creatures within a 600-meter area below! Each meteorite deals a fixed 21,362 damage (affected by armor). The meteorite rain lasts for 20 seconds. Cooldown: 24 hours]

(Note: A meteorite from an alien space, containing destructive power. Please use with caution.)

… "Good grief! Indiscriminate bombardment that lasts for 20 seconds!"

"This thing is quite terrifying!"

With over twenty thousand damage and such a long duration, even Cao Xing wasn't sure he could survive a bombardment from this meteorite rain.

But regardless, this meteorite's effect was incredibly powerful. If he were to trigger a meteorite rain during a large-scale battle, it would be a devastating blow to the enemy!

It could be said that almost no monster below Tier 7 could survive such a bombardment.

"Not bad, not bad. These 50,000 points were well spent!"

Cao Xing thought happily. He even wanted to do two more draws on the spot. But unfortunately, his points were already used up.

He put the [Glowing Meteorite (Orange)] into his backpack. Then he thought: "Next, I'll go see Marita. She asked me to find her during the day."

However, before going, Cao Xing changed into clean clothes. He had given his armor to Dahua to wash.

After doing this, he went straight to the room he had arranged for Marita. Then he knocked gently. "Knock! Knock-knock!"

"Marita, it's me."

Hearing the familiar voice outside, the person inside replied softly: "Please come in."

Cao Xing heard this, pushed open the door, and walked in. The two sat facing each other, and the noblewoman before him said softly: "Lord Cao Xing, I've troubled you these past few days."

Cao Xing smiled: "Why be so polite with me? I've already told you, just treat this place as your own home."

Upon hearing this, the noblewoman looked at Cao Xing with interest. "Can I really treat it as my own home?"

"Of course." Cao Xing did not hesitate.

Marita pondered for a moment, a trace of melancholy appearing in her eyes, and she shook her head. "Better not…"

Cao Xing could see this woman's thoughts and her hidden troubles, so he didn't continue discussing this topic.

"Did Dahua bring you daily necessities today?"

The noblewoman nodded gently, "Yes… she brought them to us. And she even carefully prepared a sumptuous dinner for us. The living conditions here are even better than some inns in big cities."

A smile also appeared on Cao Xing's face. "By the way, you asked me to come find you tonight, is there something the matter?"

Marita nodded gently, then said: "It's like this, I took a stroll around your territory today…"

"Please forgive me for looking around your territory without your permission. But please rest assured, I only walked around the perimeter and did not enter any buildings."

Cao Xing waved his hand: "It's fine, you can look if you want."

In his territory, apart from the Dragon Speaker in the basement, there weren't really any secrets.

Seeing that Cao Xing didn't mind, Marita's face also carried a gentle smile. She continued: "Through today's observations, I found that your territory is quite well-built and has a lot of potential."

"However, I noticed that your territory's agriculture is currently in its infancy, right?"

Hearing this question, Cao Xing nodded. His territory's agriculture had indeed just started to be built, and he was currently cultivating the first batch of crop seeds. It would be some time before large-scale production could begin.

Marita continued: "So this time, I also brought a batch of magical plant seeds. I wonder if Lord Cao Xing is interested?"

Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes immediately lit up. "Of course I'm interested, Ms. Marita!"

Last time, Marita had brought him precious Golden Sunflower seeds, which allowed him to obtain a large amount of Ancient Gold Coins and open many good items. The other Kulin Barley and Cold Dew Rice were also very important magical plants.

Marita smiled charmingly. Then, a system notification appeared before Cao Xing. [Luna Chamber of Commerce's Marita is opening her goods list to you. Do you agree?]

"Yes." A commodity interface immediately appeared before him. This time, there were only a few items.

[Agate Grape Seeds (Blue)]: Price: 750,000 crowns per kg [Silver Dew Berry Seeds (Blue)]: Price: 850,000 per kg [Magic-Solidifying Flowerpot (Gold)]: Price: 1,200,000 for 1

Seeing the last item, Cao Xing's eyes lit up!

Because he still remembered Juliette once saying that if he had a [Magic-Solidifying Flowerpot], he could transplant some aggressive magical plants into flowerpots. Such as: Vine-Head Turrets, Ice-Spike Whirlflowers, etc.

This way, he could put these magical plants into flowerpots and place them on the city walls to better defend the territory.

Cao Xing asked: "Ms. Marita, how many of these Magic-Solidifying Flowerpots do you have?"

"I only brought 5 over. If Lord Cao Xing needs them, I can bring a few more next time I return to the Orchid Kingdom."

Cao Xing said happily: "That would be great, thank you. I'll take all five of these flowerpots. As for the other two types of magical plant seeds, could you let me check them first?"

Seeming to know he would say that, Marita nodded slightly. Then she elegantly took out two seeds from her backpack and placed them on the table.

Cao Xing picked them up and examined them carefully in his hand. The attributes of the seeds appeared before him.

[Agate Grape Seeds (Blue): Magical Plant] [Quality: Excellent] [Seed Effect: When planted in high-quality soil, it can grow a batch of Excellent-quality Agate Grapes. Agate Grapes contain rich sugar content and are the main ingredient for brewing premium wine.]

(Note: Agate Grapes have a long growth cycle, requiring five to six months to grow, and have good economic value.)

… "Blue-quality grapes, high-end stuff!" Cao Xing exclaimed.

Marita, who was beside him, also chuckled: "Agate Grapes are indeed a crop with extremely high economic value. If you can plant them in batches, they can bring in quite a lot of income."

"Even the wine that our Orchid Kingdom royal family usually drinks is brewed from this type of grape. Moreover, it can be stored for a long time, making it convenient for long-distance transport."

"If Lord Cao Xing is able to grow them in the future, our Luna Chamber of Commerce can specifically establish a trade route for you and purchase them at a high price~"

Hearing this, a smile also appeared on Cao Xing's face. In terms of territorial prosperity, his dealings with the Luna Chamber of Commerce were not very deep.

Currently, the output of his territory's animal husbandry was basically contracted to the Black Lion Chamber of Commerce. If the Luna Chamber of Commerce were to specifically collect the crops from his territory in the future, that would also be a good choice.

"It's easy, Ms. Marita. If our territory successfully grows the Agate Grapes, we will definitely prioritize supplying them to the Luna Chamber of Commerce," Cao Xing replied readily. Then, he began to examine the second seed.

[Silver Dew Berry Seed (Blue): Magic Plant]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Seed Effect: Planting this in high-quality soil will grow a batch of Excellent quality Silver Dew Berries. Long-term consumption can increase Constitution significantly.]

(Note: The Silver Dew Berry was originally called the Cold Dew Berry. After research and improvement by the botanist Shirley, it has become the Silver Dew Berry, which is suitable for cultivation; the improved berry has rich nutritional value and is both a supplement and a medicinal ingredient.)

…

Seeing the description above, a look of realization appeared in Cao Xing's eyes. Obviously, if this kind of berry could be cultivated, it could bring considerable economic value. After all, it was both a medicinal ingredient and a supplement. On Blue Star, those who sold health supplements made a fortune. Moreover, this Silver Dew Berry really did have properties that strengthened the body. Cao Xing pondered to himself, "To plant these magic plants with special attributes, we need professional personnel."

"It just so happens that the hundred or so villagers from Vine Village all possess Primary or Intermediate Planting Mastery."

"This is their old trade, after all."

Thus, Cao Xing asked, "Ms. Marita, these two types of crop seeds are both very good. How many have you brought? I want them all."

Marita said softly, "I brought about three kilograms of each."

Cao Xing did some quick math. These seeds had about six to seven thousand per kilogram. Three kilograms meant nearly twenty thousand seeds!

A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Cao Xing said directly, "I'll buy all of these seeds."

"And give me those five Magic-Fixing Flowerpots as well."

Upon hearing this, a look of admiration appeared in Marita's eyes. So many items were worth over ten million crowns! Yet, this lord didn't hesitate to take them all. Even those nobles wouldn't be able to shell out so much money at once.

Marita chuckled, "Lord Cao Xing is as straightforward as always."

"These add up to 10.8 million crowns. I'll round it down for you; just pay ten million crowns. How about that?"

"Of course, no problem."

Cao Xing readily took ten million crowns from his backpack and conducted the transaction on the spot.

[Transaction Successful: You have obtained [Agate Grape Seeds] * 3KG, you have obtained…]

…

After the transaction was completed, a satisfied smile appeared on Cao Xing's face. Marita was truly his benefactor. Every time he met her, she brought him many good things. This time, not only had she brought him the Ascalon royal bloodline, but also a large quantity of crop seeds. The more Cao Xing looked at this beautiful noblewoman, the more he liked her.

Being stared at so directly by him, a blush appeared on Marita's face. She said softly, "Oh, right, Lord Cao Xing, I also brought you some specialties from the Orchid Kingdom this time."

"I'll go get them for you now."

After speaking, she stood up and walked to the bedside to rummage for something. Just then, Marita suddenly felt her waist being wrapped by a pair of strong hands. Her body trembled instantly. But she did not resist; instead, she reached out her fair palm and gently pressed it onto the back of Cao Xing's hand.

"Marita, did you miss me?"

The noblewoman before him nodded gently. Marita trembled and whispered, "I missed you to death, Lord Cao Xing…"

Hearing this, Cao Xing's other hand naturally lifted her fluffy skirt, raising it all the way to her waist. Today, Marita was wearing a pair of white pantyhose, which set off her slender legs to be even more flawless. Her waist, thin just right, and her prominent hip bones were like an exquisite sculpture. The two enjoyed the tranquility after the storm.

A few minutes later, a 'Thump! Thump-thump!' sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Who is it?" Marita lifted her swan-like neck and asked, looking toward the door.

"It's me…"

Hearing this voice, a look of panic appeared on Marita's pretty face. She turned her head, looked at the man holding her in his arms, and whispered, "It's that relative of mine…"

"She doesn't know about our relationship yet."

Cao Xing was stunned, then said, "Then let's get up quickly."

Marita nodded. Then, the two quickly got up and put on their clothes. Feeling a bit guilty like a thief, Cao Xing quickly cleaned up the battlefield in the room. He tidied up all the scattered tables and chairs. Sounds of scrambling immediately filled the room. About two minutes later, they were mostly tidied up.

Cao Xing walked forward to open the door. He saw the woman at the door at a glance. She was still wearing a black veil on her face. Seeing Cao Xing, she immediately took half a step back, seeming very surprised.

Cao Xing was also a bit awkward, then explained, "I came to find Ms. Marita to do some business." This sentence felt like an obvious attempt to cover things up.

The woman before him pondered for a moment, nodded gently, and didn't say much else. Cao Xing walked straight past her and left the place.

The woman then entered the room. Seeming to sense a peculiar smell inside, she slightly lifted her nose and sniffed the air. Then she glanced at Marita, who was sitting upright on the edge of the bed with a serious face, with a look of strangeness in her eyes.

"Your Highness Marita, what were you two doing in the room just now?"

"We weren't doing anything, just discussing some business with Lord Cao Xing. He has already bought all the seeds and Magic-Fixing Flowerpots I brought," Marita said without changing her expression.

However, this woman didn't seem to believe her, but she didn't continue to press on this question.

"How much longer are we staying here?" "Wasn't the main purpose of this trip to come to the Gale Snowfield to find a way to solve the Life Wither Curse?" the woman continued to ask.

Marita smiled gently, a hint of imperceptible tenderness flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "Of course we are here to find a way to solve the curse, but matters regarding the Chamber of Commerce are equally important." "We need to wait here for the Chamber of Commerce to arrive."

The woman was half-doubting.

"I think you just want to stay in this territory for a few more days, Royal Aunt…"

Hearing this, a blush appeared on Marita's face, but she quickly covered it up. "No… that's not it…" "When the Chamber of Commerce arrives, we will set about solving the curse." The woman before her nodded and asked no more questions.

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Meanwhile, Cao Xing arrived at the central square area of the territory. He first called out Assam, then handed him that [Master-level Heart of Power]. This knight's level had already reached level 50 and he could now break through to become a Master.

Assam extended his hands, took it solemnly, and began the breakthrough process. However, his breakthrough process was not smooth. After a while, his aura came to an abrupt halt, which also meant that Assam had failed.

A look of contemplation appeared in Cao Xing's eyes. "As expected, my luck exploded just now when spinning the wheel, and now it's being paid back immediately?" "It seems that next time before using these precious resources, I need to find something to cushion the blade."

Looking at Assam's dejected appearance, Cao Xing smiled and comforted him, "Don't be sad, Knight Assam." "It's just one failure, it's nothing."

For him, the [Burning Meteorite] he had just drawn was already more effective than Assam breaking through to Master. So he was not disappointed at all.

Cao Xing continued, "Now, go train in the Knight Hall. Tomorrow, I still need you to continue fighting for me." "As you command! Merciful Lord!" The heroic knight nodded heavily and then left the place.

A moment later, Cao Xing called out the villagers of Vine Village again. The old village chief, Zelko, led all the villagers and stood respectfully before Cao Xing to salute. "Respected Lord, good evening."

Cao Xing nodded slightly and did not ask them to do anything. Instead, he asked, "Village Chief Zelko, how does it feel to have been in my territory for these two days?"

Hearing this question, the old village chief looked around. Then he said with emotion, "Respected Lord, if we were to speak our true hearts." "We feel as if we have already arrived in heaven…" "Before this, we never thought we could live a life where we eat three meals a day." "It is so warm here; even when working, we don't have to endure the suffering of extreme cold." "All the villagers of our Vine Village express our heartfelt gratitude for your mercy and generosity."

Cao Xing smiled, "As long as you are getting used to it, that's good." "I see that you all suffer from a disease called Frost Rot, is that right?"

Hearing this, a look of shock appeared on the old village chief's face. Including the other villagers of Vine Village, their expressions were unnatural, as if some secret had been seen through.

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Gaia!! The moderation has been strict lately, I can't write explicit content anymore QAQ