I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 179 It's time to come back.
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When the farmer returned the wheat seedlings, Rodgang transplanted the blue wheat seedlings he had previously discovered to an open space next to the estate.

All the houses around the manor, except for the blacksmith's shop, have been demolished, and the land has been cleared to prepare for the Magic Botanical Garden.

This made the space in the town even more cramped, and Rhodes understood why the wizards built wizard towers.

The Magic Plant Garden, the Alchemy Lab, the Meditation Room, the Treasure Vault, the Library...

A single-story space simply cannot accommodate all the things the wizards need, and if a large area of ​​land is laid out flat for construction, the required defensive capabilities would be too great.

"I never thought wheat seedlings could actually grow in the snow."

Vivian leaned against the fence, looking at the snow wheat in the field, and couldn't help but sigh. Then she asked in confusion,
"This is the fourth one, right... How come we didn't notice it before?"

"You can crawl out of your sister's body and turn from a shadow into a person, so it's not surprising that wheat can grow in winter."

Rod casually remarked, "Many things require opportunity and luck; if you seize it, you'll discover them."

"Perhaps someone discovered snow wheat before, but just didn't take it seriously."

Snow Wheat is the name Rod gave to the blue wheat seedlings.

It is worth mentioning that after carefully observing these snow wheat plants, Rod discovered that their stems were thin and their leaves were long and narrow, suggesting that they were a mutation of rye seedlings.

And the places where they were found were all places where rye was grown.

As for mutations in wheat, Rhodes has not yet discovered any.

After all, wheat was not planted in large quantities, and it was a grain exclusively for lords, so the harvesting was done more carefully, resulting in less being lost.

The discovery of these four snow wheat plants in the wild proves that this mutation is directional and not completely random, which undoubtedly gave Rhodes confidence.

Rhodes is now sending out all the slaves he can to work, dividing them into five groups of five hundred people, with the goal of cultivating two hundred acres of mutated experimental fields.

If each acre is expected to have 80,000 wheat seedlings, then 200 acres would have 16 million rye seedlings.

Even with a one percent chance, you can still harvest two acres of land.

Rod couldn't estimate the yield, but if it was based on rye production, it would be around 900 jin (approximately 450 kg).

Rhodes wanted more experimental fields, but time and manpower did not allow it.

Moreover, everything about this snow wheat is unknown, and we can't stop all other work to focus on it.

"Yes, that's true."

Vivian nodded slightly, then changed the subject, "Sister has finished translating all the book titles in the library, I can write them down right away."

"Then write it down quickly, and have Avril take two copies back to the manor to translate."

Rhodes couldn't help but sigh, "Staying in that underground wizard tower all the time, I'd probably get moldy."

"I think it's okay."

Vivian pouted and followed Rhodes back to the hall.

On the other side, Avril laid out the list of book titles in front of her and looked at it line by line, while Vivian wrote them down one by one in the hall.

When he actually started writing, Rhodes realized that it wasn't several thousand books at all.

Instead, it was 22,178 books.

Vivian copied from afternoon till night, but didn't even finish a fraction of it.

Vivian was able to keep copying with her mind focused, but Rhodes still felt sleepy after eating two frozen pears.

The important thing is that at this rate, even if Vivian writes for two more days, she still won't finish.

No wonder we haven't heard from Avril Lavigne for so long.

"Stop copying yet,"

Late at night, Rhodes sat next to Vivian.

"Let Avril come back first."

"Oh, does Your Excellency miss your sister so much?"

Vivian put down her pen and looked at Rod with great interest.

"Of course I miss you, and this is mainly your fault."

Rod smiled calmly.

"Is it my fault?" Vivian asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Of course it's your fault. If you were as gentle and virtuous as your sister, I wouldn't miss her."

As he spoke, Rhodes looked Vivian up and down, his expression showing a hint of disdain.

"……Pooh!"

Vivian was speechless.

Vivian's attempt to tease him backfired, and she turned her head away from Rod.

"You can never win an argument with me, and you still like to tease me."

Rod reached out and ruffled Vivian's hair.

"Have your sister check if she has any magical plant cultivation, magical beast breeding, or basic spellbooks to bring back."

"If there are any books about potions, bring them back as well."

Rhodes is no longer an ordinary boy without magic.

"Humph!"

Vivian snorted heavily, her back to Rhodes.

"Humph?"

Rod raised an eyebrow and asked in return.

The next second, he grabbed the frozen pear from the plate and shoved it into Vivian's neck!
"I'll teach you to hum, I'll teach you to hum!"

"Ah—help!"

Vivian screamed and shrank back, trying to get up and escape.

But how could her strength compare to Rhodes'?

After struggling for a long time, I still couldn't break free.

"I'm not humming anymore!"

She quickly begged for mercy, tightly protecting her neck, "I'll get down to business! My sister replied; she has more than ten of the classics you requested!"

"Do you want to bring them all back?"

Hearing that it was important, Rod withdrew his hand, casually placed the frozen pear aside, and nodded.
"If it's basic stuff, bring it all back."

"it is good."

Vivian responded and relayed Rod's instructions to the other side.

"Let's go back to our rooms and rest."

Rod yawned and got up to go inside.

Vivian glanced at the frozen pears on the table, a sly smile appearing on her lips.

Taking advantage of the moment when Rhodes passed by her, she swiftly grabbed the frozen pear and shoved it at Rhodes' neck!
However, Rhodes reacted quickly, noticing the chill on the back of his neck and turning around to grab Vivian's wrist!
"Huh? A sneak attack?"

Rod smiled and countered, using a little force to press Vivian's arm in front of her.

"The prisoners who feigned surrender should be severely punished!"

After saying that, Rod shoved the frozen pear against Vivian's collarbone.

The icy touch sent a shiver down Vivian's spine.

"Ah, no, no!"

The icy and itchy sensation was unbearable for Vivian. She chuckled and struggled, begging for mercy.

But this time, how could Rod let her off so easily?

The frozen pear slid all over her neck and collarbone, leaving her weak and gradually collapsing into Rod's arms.

"Stop it, stop it, the Baron can't take it anymore..."

Vivian struggled playfully, then snuggled into Rhodes' arms.

She begged repeatedly, and the frozen pear finally left her skin.

Only a few water stains remained, glistening in the candlelight.

Vivian slowly opened her eyes.

His handsome face was looking down at her, his azure eyes filled with a smile.

"Your Excellency, my sister is watching us..."

"What did she say?" Rod pressed.

"She asked me to help her remember... what your kiss tasted like..."

Before Vivian could finish speaking, a warm breath brushed against her face, followed by a soft, moist touch...

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Inside the Sea Abyss Wizard Tower.

Avril, who was searching on the bookshelf, paused in her tracks.
"When did I ask this girl to help me remember?"

Avril scolded him, but couldn't help but smile.

"What are you laughing at, Avril?"

Millie stood on tiptoe, looking at Avril with curiosity.

"It's alright."

Avril ruffled Millie's hair, her cheeks slightly flushed, and murmured softly.

"I'm just wondering if your Vivian sister is really me?"

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The next morning.

When Rhodes woke up, Vivian was already dressed and sitting upright in a chair.

"You are awake."

Vivian turned her head away, not daring to look directly at Rhodes, and said, "I'll go and ask Leah to help you get dressed and wash up."

Before Rhodes could speak, Vivian quickly walked out of the bedroom and called for Lydia.

Then Vivian stood at the door waiting. "What's wrong with you?"

Rhodes was somewhat surprised.

Vivian wasn't like this last night; the teeth marks on her shoulder are still throbbing.

Moreover, even before, Vivian would help Leah with chores in the mornings instead of standing at the door with her back turned.

"It's nothing, Your Excellency."

Vivian pursed her lips and changed the subject.
"My sister has already finished breakfast and will set off with Duolong and the others."

"Ok, I know."

Rhodes closed his eyes and let the towel wipe his face, then ordered, "Tell the guards to inform Luna and Otto to come here after breakfast."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Vivian nodded and quickly walked out.

Rhodes looked down at Leah, who was washing towels. "Don't you think Vivian is a little strange?"

Leah nodded quickly and whispered, "Maybe she's just shy..."

Rhodes curled his lips.

shy?

I almost bit myself to death last night, and now I'm shy?
Women's minds are truly complex.

After Lia helped Rhodes wash up, she went out and brought him breakfast.

Vivian was still very polite to Rhodes, eating breakfast in a very serious manner, as if she had become a different person.

Rod didn't pay any attention and quickly finished his breakfast to get down to business.

"Good day, lord."

Luna and Otto bowed to each other.

Rod didn't exchange any pleasantries with Luna and Otto, and stated directly,
"I called you here to build a herb garden."

Rhodes looked at Luna.

"We mainly cultivate herbs that can strengthen the body, heal wounds, stop bleeding, and detoxify."

“Luna, based on the herbal book I gave you before, pick out the appropriate species and prepare a seed list.”

Rhodes had previously compiled a list of herbs that could survive in the North and given it to Luna to learn.

"Then give the seed list directly to Lawrence and ask him to send someone to the border town to purchase them as soon as possible."

"Choose some common and widely used herbal varieties, those that are readily available."

"Yes, my lord."

Luna nodded, then a troubled look appeared on her face.

"Sir, how many acres of medicinal herbs do you intend to plant?"

Luna asked cautiously.

Rod thought for a moment: "Each type requires at least ten acres, depending on manpower and seed availability."

With fewer individuals, it is difficult for mutant strains to emerge.

Luna was taken aback, and her expression changed slightly.

"My lord, although I have planted some simple herbs, this is not a large-scale..."

Luna's voice was trembling with nervousness, "I really have no experience..."

Planting ten acres of medicinal herbs is a completely different concept from planting grains.

Grain crops prioritize yield and growth rate, while medicinal herbs focus more on efficacy.

Planting density, soil requirements, and sowing time are all different.

Many herbs need to be sown in specific seasons, something Luna was unaware of.

Rhodes waved his hand: "It's nothing."

He turned to Vivian and said, "Give the herb cultivation manual to Luna."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

After Vivian responded, she immediately went into Rhodes Studio, took out the leather bag, and handed it to Luna.

"This contains detailed information on the cultivation of medicinal herbs, which I have compiled into a booklet."

Rhodes knew nothing about herb cultivation, and had never been exposed to it in his previous life.

But it was all recorded in his biography, and Rod copied it all out.

Luna breathed a sigh of relief the moment she saw the booklet: "You've really thought of everything."

Rod's gaze shifted to Otto.

"Oto, your task is to assist Luna in cultivating the land for the herb garden."

"You can arrange everything she needs; she's the main person in charge of the herb garden."

Otto scratched his head, shrank his neck, and whispered,
"My lord, all the people in the territory have gone to till the land, I'm afraid we can't spare any more people."

Otto wore a wry smile.

"There's no rush. We'll start construction when the ground thaws in the spring."

Rod smiled and instructed, "I'm telling you this now so you can make arrangements in advance. Prepare for the herb garden in advance, so you won't be caught off guard during spring planting."

Otto immediately breathed a sigh of relief and grinned.
"Understood, sir! I'll make the arrangements right away."

He straightened up and said loudly, "Don't worry, I will definitely arrange it."

"Alright, you guys go ahead and get busy."

Rhodes nodded, and Luna and Otto bowed and withdrew.

Then Rhodes asked Vivian to bring him paper and pen so he could write a letter to the Dawn Society.

Avril searched through the entire catalog of books in the Abyss Wizard Tower Library, but there wasn't a single book on fire magic.

It had all the basic spells of frost, lightning, earth, and shadow, but none of them were what Rhode needed.

That's normal; it's in line with the living environment for an underwater wizard not to learn fire magic.

Therefore, Rhodes could only write to the Dawn Society to see if he could buy a few.

Rod was also a little speechless.

He became the cold lord of the North, but his talent leaned towards the blazing flames.

The letter to the Dawn Society inevitably required a few polite words, and it took Rhodes half a day to finish writing it before having a guard deliver it.

Rhodes then stretched and got up to head to the blacksmith's shop.

These days have been busy, and the forging work has fallen behind schedule again. I need to hurry up and catch up.

Just as Rhodes stepped out of the manor gate, Us and Gala rushed over and almost bumped into him.

"I'm sorry, Holy Lord!"

Usla and Gala bowed deeply in apology.

"Be careful next time."

Rhodes didn't mind, but he needed to maintain the dignity of a holy ruler in front of others.
"Let's get down to business."

"Yes, Holy Lord."

After Us responded, he nudged Gala.

Gala looked up at the sky, and his eagle flapped its wings and flew down, landing on Gala's shoulder.

At this moment, the eagle was holding a leather bag in its talons.

Gala quickly took down the leather bag and presented it to Rod with both hands.

"My Lord, Lord Gonle is leading his troops back, escorting the Snow Rabbit slaves and Lizardman prisoners."

Us explained, "These are the letters and maps he sent in advance."

Eagles delivering messages is the latest way of communicating in Black Pine Ridge.

In this way, the patrol team no longer needed to gallop back to report the news; the Eagle Feather tribe members in their team would send eagles to deliver the messages.

There are transit stations along the long journey, where eagles can exchange with each other directly.

Rhodes now has five Eaglefeather Savages under his command who can tame eagles.

—Only a few were not because the Eagle Feather Savages hadn't awakened, but because Rein hadn't captured more eagles.

Raine has already led his men into Icewind Valley to capture them, and Rhodes even sent a letter and gifts to Baron Bronn to say hello.

Rod reached out and took the letter, quickly pulling it out of his leather bag.

“Gunner doesn’t like writing letters, there must be something he needs to report in advance.”

Rhodes unfolded the letter and couldn't help but frown.
"What are these lizardmen doing...?"

Rhodes immediately pulled out the map and had Vivian and Us unfold it for him.

Rhodes stared at the marker above that indicated the burial pit and couldn't help but gesture with his hand.

He used his hand to connect the first to the last, creating a strange yet regular incomplete pattern.

Rod suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Vivian, tell your sister to stop traveling immediately."

Rhodes frowned and ordered, "Now check the list of texts for any magic arrays related to flesh and blood."

"Especially those that use flesh and blood to transform the dead."

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