bookbashuk Chapter 139 The Golden and Silver Trees
Chapter 139 The Golden and Silver Trees
Chapter 139 The Golden and Silver Trees
In the potions room,
Dui set up the crucible and lit a flame.
Add the dew collected on the night of the full moon to the pot. Once the water boils, add two spoonfuls of mugwort infusion, stir clockwise six times, and then stir counterclockwise six times.
Then add six drops of earthworm juice, stirring clockwise and counterclockwise after each drop is added, until the earthworm juice is completely dissolved in the liquid.
The mixture then turned green and emitted a bitter taste and an earthy aroma.
At this point, Dui turned down the heat and then added ten drops of dragon blood in sequence. The liquid turned red, and then it was simmered at a low temperature for three days.
Three days later, Dui added figs and cooked it for another day.
After stopping the fire and filtering three times to remove impurities, cook again, adding seven drops of giant spider venom, stirring seven times clockwise and once counterclockwise.
After boiling over high heat for fifteen minutes, add seven strands of hair generously contributed by Legolas.
This step was originally supposed to be done with unicorn hair, but there are no unicorns in this world, so Dui took a different approach and chose elf hair, and unsurprisingly, it was a success.
Then remove the crucible from the fire and let it cool naturally for seven days.
On the seventh day, the liquid turned into a bright silvery liquid, like mercury.
At this point, the growth potion used to accelerate the growth of magical herbs was completed.
Dui poured the potion into three crystal bottles, which he then placed in an empty potion cabinet on the other side.
Growth potion is a very niche potion, specifically used to accelerate the growth of magical plants. Apart from plantation owners who cultivate magical herbs or herbalists, most people are unfamiliar with this potion.
Dui learned how to make this potion only after acquiring the knowledge and memories of Professor Sprout, a master of herbalism.
Once the potion was finished, Dui couldn't wait to grab a bottle and leave the potion room.
He left the tower and went outside.
The dwarven craftsmen were busy building the castle, using all sorts of mechanical pulleys with great enthusiasm.
The foundation of a magnificent castle covering the entire mountaintop is gradually taking shape.
There was also a giant dragon that, in order to save money, airlifted huge rocks and trees from afar, directly saving most of the manpower, resources, and material costs.
Dui did not disturb them and went alone to the garden area that had been designated and divided by the castle designer, Balin.
In the center of the garden, there is a magically protected area that no one but Dui himself can approach.
This is where the seeds of the Sacred White Tree and the Maurice Tree are buried.
The area where the seeds were planted was specially enclosed by Dui with stone bricks to form a flower bed.
In two flower beds 100 meters apart, two tender shoots that had just broken through the soil sprouted.
The two tender shoots are quite extraordinary; one can immediately sense the immense vitality they contain.
The golden buds of the Maurice Lazuli tree reflect the sunlight, radiating a warm energy, like a sun tree.
The silvery-white sacred tree buds exude a pure and cool aura, just like the tree in the moon.
Looking at the two tender shoots, Dui's eyes were full of anticipation.
Since planting the seeds, Dui had been watering them regularly with the stream water given to him by Lady Galadriel, but the two seeds had not sprouted for a long time, which made Dui think that something had gone wrong.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief when tender shoots appeared a few days ago.
Dui took out the growth potion he had just made and dripped a drop onto the tender buds of the Maurice plant.
The medicine was quickly absorbed by the tender shoots of the Maurice plant, and under Dui's expectant gaze, it began to grow at a visible rate.
In just a few breaths, it grew from a tender sprout that had just broken through the soil into a small tree that was half a meter tall.
One drop of the growth agent provides a month's worth of growth benefits.
Seeing that the Maurice tree could grow so fast, Dui's eyes lit up, and he immediately dripped ten drops of water on it.
Soon, the Maurice tree grew larger and larger, quickly surpassing Dui's height, growing as if time itself was accelerating.
The dwarf craftsmen working nearby noticed something blocking the sunlight.
When they turned around and looked, their eyes widened and their mouths gaped open, their faces filled with shock.
A towering tree, at least twenty meters tall, appeared in the center of the garden and was growing at a visible rate.
The tree was tall and straight, exceptionally beautiful, with silvery-gray bark and broad, fan-shaped leaves that looked like they were made of gold, reflecting a dazzling golden light in the sunlight.
The entire tree shone with golden light, so much so that the dwarfs who saw it were captivated and couldn't take their eyes off it.
This tree is absolutely perfect for dwarfs' aesthetic!
The oldest Bahrain, with equally astonished eyes, quickly guessed the type of tree from among his many experiences:
"This is Lorien's Mawron tree? It truly lives up to its name!"
What surprised him even more was that Dui was able to grow the Maurice tree on Fengyun Peak and make it grow so quickly.
But soon, something astonishing happened to Balin and the other dwarves: a silvery-white tree also sprouted rapidly a hundred meters away from the Mauron Tree, and it grew taller and taller.
The silvery-white trees are not as tall and straight as the mulberry trees, but rather resemble dragons and peas, with dense, dark green leaves, just like jade.
The underside of the leaf is bright silver, reflecting a hazy, cool light under the sunlight, exuding an aura of nobility and purity.
Two large trees, one gold and one silver, appeared in the garden, brightening the surroundings considerably and even making the air seem fresher.
Dui, who was closer, felt the effects even more acutely; the magical energy around the twin trees became significantly denser.
In particular, the power of the Holy White Tree began to influence the surrounding environment. Wherever it was, things would flourish, with lush, evergreen grass, flowers that never faded, and people feeling light and healthy.
Dui still had half of the growth hormone left, but he didn't continue to promote the growth of the two trees.
Growth promoters are not a panacea. If you overdo it, you'll deplete the essence and potential of the two trees, which will ultimately be counterproductive.
Then Dui picked some leaves from the Sacred White Tree and the Maurice.
The sap from the leaves of the Holy White Tree can heal wounds, alleviate toxicity, and dispel dark magic.
The leaves of the Mauryan tree were used by the elves of Lorien to wrap the Lambas dry rations, allowing them to be preserved for a long time.
Lambas is made from the fruit of the Maurice tree, which is rich in nutrients and can nourish the will, replenish energy, and help users recover from injuries and illnesses faster. Moreover, one piece can support a whole day's trek, making it a "Middle-earth version" of compressed biscuits.
Therefore, Dui planned to use the leaves of the Sacred White Tree and the Mauron Tree as one of the ingredients for making potions.
After stimulating the growth of the two trees, Dui did not leave, but instead took out a spatial bag with some disdain.
He cast a sedative spell on himself to block out the smell, and then manipulated the bag to pour its contents onto the base of the two trees.
What he poured out was dragon manure, the most fertile fertilizer for soil.
The Herbology course at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry uses dragon manure to help magical plants grow, and Professor Sprout is a big fan of this fertilizer.
Dragon dung from the dragon Smaug is naturally more effective than the dung from the fire dragons of the magical world.
To ensure the Holy White Tree and the Maurice Tree grew better, Dui had no choice but to reluctantly apply dragon manure to them.
For this, he had to endure the strange looks from Smaug, that stupid dragon, and a toilet spot was specially made for him.
After burying the dragon dung fertilizer at the tree roots and covering it with a layer of soil, Dui quickly left the area and cast several cleansing spells on himself, but he still felt a faint stench on his body.
Back in the tower, Dui went to the herb garden on the sixth floor.
He first entered the room where the king grass was planted. A warm breeze rushed towards him, and what he saw was a space several times the size of a football field.
The towering ceiling was covered by blue sky and white clouds, the warm sun shone into the space, and a gentle breeze stirred up ripples on the lake's surface.
The water plants and water lilies swayed incessantly.
The environment in the space has changed dramatically, becoming vibrant with life. The ground is covered with grass, flowers, and shrubs, butterflies flutter among the flowers, and fish swim in the lake.
The hundreds of king grass plants growing not far from the lake have become lush and green, unlike when they were first planted, instead of being listless. They have even sprouted new leaves.
Dui conjured a watering can, poured the growth potion into it, diluted it with water, and then watered the King's Grass.
With the diluted growth agent applied, the king grass grew rapidly, flowered, and produced seeds.
Once the seeds are ripe, Dui collects them with a wave of his hand, then scatters them on the other side and waters them with a watering can.
The seeds quickly sprouted and grew rapidly.
In no time, the original hundreds of King Grass plants had grown into a large patch.
"With so many King's Herbs, we won't have to worry about running out of herbs anymore," Dui said with satisfaction.
He then sprinkled dragon manure fertilizer to help the king grass grow better.
Then he remembered something, waved his wand, and said, "Guide me!"
A beam of light shot out from the wand and went straight to the hillside on the other side of the lake.
Dui walked around the lake and came to the location indicated by the spell, which was connected to a plant hidden in the grass.
Upon seeing this, Dui smiled and said, "So you were hiding here!" He then grabbed the plant by the head and pulled it out forcefully.
The plant that was pulled out was the same mandrake that had been cultivated before. After Dui opened up the herb garden, he also planted this mandrake in this room.
Seeing that it was this human who had pulled him out again, the mandrake was furious. He struggled to writhe and try to break free from the human's clutches, letting out a deadly cry.
Dui had already cast a soundproof spell on himself, and was teasing it with a grin, ignoring the other's angry little eyes.
After teasing him enough, he used a dropper to feed him three drops of growth hormone into his mouth.
The mandrake stopped crying, smacked its lips, seemed to find the taste good, and looked at him with expectant little eyes. "What a glutton!" Dui smiled and shook his head, then fed it three more drops of the potion before placing it on the ground.
As soon as it hits the ground, the mandrake instantly burrows into the soil and grows rapidly, blooming with purple flowers.
The flowers withered quickly, and then three orange fruits resembling small apples appeared.
When the fruit was nearly ripe, Dui picked it, used a small silver knife to cut it open, and removed the pit.
Mandrake fruit is also a rare and top-tier potion ingredient. Dui stored the pulp in a crystal bottle, then buried the pit in the soil and watered it with a growth potion.
Soon, three new mandrakes sprouted from the soil. These three new mandrakes were naturally magical plants and did not require Dui to cultivate them with magic as before.
Dui didn't forget to sprinkle them with dragon manure fertilizer so they could grow well.
After doing all this, Dui left.
The King Grass and Mandrake here are already on the right track, so he doesn't need to put in any more effort.
He then went to other rooms, first using growth hormones to accelerate plant growth, and then using dragon manure fertilizer to solidify the soil.
When they came out of the herb garden again, Dui had already used up all the growth potions and dragon manure fertilizer he had brought.
He was very satisfied with the results.
From now on, he will no longer lack magical plants and herbs and will be completely self-sufficient!