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

Chapter 230 New Potions
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Black Pine Ridge, on the coast.

The icy sea breeze howled, carrying a salty, fishy smell, making one's cheeks tingle.

The rocks gleamed with a damp chill in the morning light, and the receding waves lapped against the jagged rocks, leaving behind white foam as they slowly retreated back to the surface of the sea.

The slippery rocks were covered with moss and shell fragments, making a squeaking sound when stepped on.

"These black-shelled mussels are edible."

Rod stood there, gently tapping open a mussel with a wooden spear to reveal its orange-yellow flesh, and faced the crowd behind him.

"When you're picking them up, don't worry about all the messy water plants on top. Just throw them all into the bucket and get rid of them."

"Yes, my lord."

The slaves who were following along nodded.

Rhodes couldn't stay by the sea forever, so he selected five hunters and five clever fellows from among the working slaves to learn about seafood.

Once these ten people have been taught, they can then pass on their knowledge to others.

From now on, we'll leave things here to them and get as much seafood as possible.

In the early stages, most of the seafood cannot be sold; it must be used to unlock new attributes.

Vivian put away the notebook containing her knowledge, bent down to pick up a mussel, brought it close to her nose to sniff, and wrinkled her nose.

"It's a bit fishy..."

Vivian muttered to herself, then her face lit up with joy, "It must smell delicious when it's steamed!"

Vivian happily tossed the mussel meat in her hand into Aleati's wooden bucket.

Having tasted crab, Vivian is now curious about all seafood and wants to try them all herself.

Alaya went even further, throwing a whole bunch of mussels into her bucket.

The hunters and slaves behind them followed suit, pulling down all the mussels they saw and stuffing them into the bucket.

Rod took two more steps forward and pointed to the small gray crabs crawling in the shallow water among the rocks.

"No need to mention crabs, you've all tried them."

"However, we don't need to catch these small ones for now. They have little meat and are mostly used for soup or as side dishes."

Rhodes introduced the group to the people behind him.

This undeveloped sea area has a lot of seafood, so naturally you have to pick the best spots to collect it.

These small crabs and shrimps were caught, dried, and sold to the nobles in the inland areas.

Rod didn't stop, but walked straight across the puddle and headed towards a rock the size of a washbasin in the puddle ahead.

Rod jumped directly into the puddle and bent down to flip over the stones.

The little crabs scurried away from the side, but Rod ignored them and grabbed a clump of crabs from the rock.

"Ugh!"

Aleya shrank back in fear, while the other hunters and slaves retreated and screamed in terror.

Only Vivian looked excited.
"I recognize this one!"

"Kraken, the giant sea monster!"

Upon hearing about the sea monster, everyone became even more frightened and looked at Rod in shock.

The sea monster was caught in his hand. The lord's ferocity was indeed beyond that of ordinary people!
"Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand."

Rhodes glanced helplessly at Vivian. "The Kraken is a giant octopus, a sea monster from wizarding legends."

Rhodes knew perfectly well that Vivian must have learned the information from her shared memories with Avril.

"This is just a regular octopus."

Rod removed the tentacles from his hands and picked up the writhing octopus.

"This thing tastes even better than crab; it's a must-have for barbecues."

Of course, this is just my personal opinion.

However, this is Black Pine Ridge.

If you say it tastes better than crab, then it tastes better than crab.

"We must catch this when we see it. Don't be scared by its appearance; it has no offensive power at all."

Rod casually tossed the octopus into the bucket.

Vivian looked at the octopus in the bucket, bent down, picked it up, and played with it in her hands.

"It doesn't seem to cause any damage, and it's soft and fun."

Vivian kneaded it wantonly, then handed it to Aleya.

Seeing that Vivian was alright, Aleya mustered up her courage and grabbed her too.

After confirming that there was no aggression, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Aleya, holding the octopus, looked at the hunters and slaves behind her, then turned and suggested,
"My lord, let them all try it, just in case we're afraid to catch them in the future."

"good idea."

Rhodes nodded approvingly. "Everyone should give it a try."

"Yes."

After responding, Aleya handed the octopus to the person behind her.

Looking at the pained faces, Rhodes couldn't help but laugh.

He then instructed, "You should do the same when you train those people later."

This sentence immediately energized everyone, and they all loudly pledged their support.

"No problem, my lord!"

"This method is good!"

"Don't worry, if they don't arrest me, I'll just press it against their faces!"

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Rod looked at the group of people and shook his head helplessly.

Turning around, Rhodes continued his search.

Fearing they wouldn't grasp the concepts deeply enough, Rod caught an octopus for them to use as a teaching aid.

Alaya stared at the seashells clinging to the rocks and crouched down.

This seashell is different from any of the ones Rod has described.

Its shell is rough, with mottled grayish-white markings, and is roughly oval in shape.

"My lord,"

Aleya used her dagger to pry one open, picked out the snow-white flesh, and carefully asked, "What is this?"

"Oysters not only taste good, but also have special health benefits."

Rhodes glanced at it, then smiled and said, "It's said that you can eat it raw, but I... don't want to try it."

"I like it grilled, with some minced garlic on top."

Rod couldn't help but savor the taste of the oysters. "But these are all too small. It would be better to find some larger ones."

"We'll arrange for someone to collect these in the future; for now, we're mainly focused on beachcombing."

"Oh, alright."

Aleya nodded and threw the oyster off the dagger into the bucket.

Rod led the group onward, introducing them to all the various shellfish, fish, and other seafood they saw.

This includes scallops, small scallops, sea snails, as well as buds, wakame seaweed, and so on.

He then introduced sea anemones and some poisonous creatures, such as the famous blue-ringed octopus, warning everyone to be careful.

The resources along the coast here are more abundant than Rhodes imagined. Rhodes explained as he picked up the seafood, and by the time he finished, Aleya's bucket was already full.

The other people also had some stock in their buckets.

After Rhodes finished explaining, while the tide was still receding, he let them put it into practice on their own.

Rhodes then turned back to the cave and used the seafood in the bucket to teach the other slaves how to handle it.

After the lesson was over, these "teaching aids" naturally ended up on the barbecue grill.

It's a pity there was no cumin.

"Your Excellency, my sister has received the crabs you sent back."

Vivian reported to Rhodes, who was flipping the octopus over, "The freezing effect is very good; the ice hadn't completely melted when we sent it back."

"Ah That's good."

Rhodes nodded slightly.

Rhodes put the crab in the water, and then had the white wolf breathe on the large bucket of water continuously, freezing the water into a large block of ice, which also froze the crab inside.

This was very costly, and the wooden barrels even froze and broke.

However, it's just that it was delivered to Avril herself, so it's nothing special.

"My sister asked me to thank you."

Vivian's eyes held a hint of cunning.
"But as for the specifics of my thanks, she said I should thank you in person when I get back, and that I don't need to do it for her."

Rhodes turned his head and glanced at Vivian's meaningful smile, and immediately had some guesses in his mind.

"Are the potions for the crab's internal organs ready?"

Rod changed the subject, saying, "Those things won't last long."

The internal organs of a crab contain a faint magical power that can prolong the time it takes for them to spoil, but it cannot prevent them from spoiling forever.

We still need to speed up the processing.

"Well, I found it."

Vivian reported, "There are many potions that can be made from the internal organs of a Cancer, such as ice resistance potions, underwater breathing potions, tranquilizing potions, and physique enhancement potions."

Vivian's words immediately piqued Rhode's interest, and he asked her to explain the effects of the potions in detail. Crab entrails were best suited for making ice resistance potions, and were also the most basic marine potions.

The effects last for three days after consumption, reducing the damage from zero-ring frost spells received by the user by 15% to 35%.

In addition, after drinking it, you will not be afraid of ordinary cold and will not get frostbite.

The effect of being immune to cold can last for a week, after which the effect will gradually weaken.

This basic potion has no effect on wizards; it is usually a low-level potion that wizard apprentices drink when conducting experiments or collecting magical materials in frozen environments.

"This is good stuff."

Rod was very pleased to hear this.

Ice resistance potions can solve a very troublesome problem for me—especially the effect of not being afraid of the cold.

Rhodes' army was finally able to set foot inside the Icefield Mountains, giving them the opportunity to attack the lizardmen's strongholds without having to wait until summer.

"Underwater breathing agents are designed to give users the ability to breathe underwater for half a day."

"The tranquilizer is a meditation aid that can relieve fatigue after meditation."

"The physique enhancement drug is just like its name suggests. After taking it, it can improve the user's physique and increase the strength of the body's bones."

"The effects of the physical enhancement drug are permanent. Each person can only drink one or two doses; any more than that will have no effect."

Vivian's eyes lit up. "This will be useful, Your Excellency."

"My sister remembers saying that some people can become knights by practicing breathing techniques after drinking a physique enhancement potion."

Vivian then added, "Some people, well, not everyone, have this effect."

"okay, I get it."

Rhodes nodded slightly and commented, "These potions are all valuable."

"How about this, have your sister prepare it for me in advance."

Rod thought for a moment and instructed, "As long as there are suitable materials, have her prepare several copies for me."

"Yes, my lord."

Vivian nodded, keeping Rhodes's instructions in mind, and then passed them on to Avril.

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In the kitchen of the lord's manor in Frostleaf Town.

The fireplace crackled, and the scent of pine resin mingled with the smoke from the wood, filling the air.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Leah stood by the table, holding a small hammer in both hands, and smashed the ice blocks containing the miniature crab piece by piece.

Leah knocked very carefully, for fear of damaging the deformed and ugly food, and she deliberately did not hand it over to any other servants.

After knocking for a long time, the ice block was finally almost completely removed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on Leah's forehead.

Looking at the hideous, spider-like crab in front of me, I couldn't help but shudder.

Leah shrank her neck and turned to the two servants, calling out, "You two carry this and show it to Miss Avril."

"us?"

The two servants were stunned for a moment, staring at the ugly crab with pained expressions and undisguised fear in their eyes.

Leah, hands on her hips, said, "If it's not the two of you, then who else would it be but me?"

The two servants looked hesitant.

But as Rhodes' personal maids, they had to obey Leah's orders.

Besides, if Leah hadn't been the one to start hitting it, the work would have been done by the two of them.

"You little brat, don't bully people."

Just as the two servants were about to step forward in fear, Lia's mother, Martha, came over.

He patted Leah's head lightly, then stepped forward, picked up the large crab, and headed towards the cabin where Avril worked.

Leah glared at the two servants, annoyed, and called out, "Mother, let me help you!"

The two quickly carried the Cancer to Avril.

Avril was very surprised. "Why did you bring it here? It's so heavy, please put it down."

"Miss Avril, I'm so sorry to bother you, but what should we do with this crab?"

Martha didn't put it down, and said embarrassedly, "We don't know how to do it..."

"Then you can let me over there, no need to move."

Avril shook her head and explained, "Just steam it in a pot until it's cooked."

"Okay okay."

Martha readily agreed, "Is it enough to just cook it? Are there any other things I need to be aware of?"

“No, just boil the water, put the whole thing in and steam it,” Avril added.

"Yes, Miss Avril."

Martha gave a slight bow, then turned and left, still holding the crab.

Looking at the crab that had been carried away, Leah cautiously asked, "Is that thing really edible...?"

"of course."

Avril smiled as she looked at the somewhat timid Leah.

"You can try it in a moment; it will be the most delicious food you've ever eaten."

"Thank you for your generosity, miss, but... let's just forget about it."

Lia bowed and then went back to work.

Avril sat back in her chair, ready to continue working.

As she pondered, she became aware of the information in her mind, then got up and walked to the door.
"Captain Mokar, could you please inform Doctor Luna to come to me?"

"Yes, Miss Avril."

The captain of the Winter Iron Guard nodded in response and turned to deliver the message.

Avril returned to her chair and wrote down all the materials needed to make the potion from the crab's internal organs.

Soon, Luna appeared at the door.

Good day, Miss Avril.

Luna bowed and said, "Please give your instructions."

"You are my teacher, so there's no need to be so polite."

Avril quickly got up and handed the copied list to Luna.
"The Baron wishes to make some potions and needs some auxiliary herbs. Please prepare them."

"no problem."

Luna took the list with both hands, folded it, and carefully placed it in her bosom.
"If there's nothing else, I'll go prepare now."

"Have lunch with me later, just like before."

Avril walked forward with a smile and took Luna's arm.
"The Baron sent back some sea crabs, you should try some too."

Avril's actions made Luna a little reserved.

Although they were very close before.

But since Avril is practically a Baroness, Luna wouldn't dare to be casual in front of her.

Luna, however, was curious and cautiously asked, "What kind of food are sea crabs?"

"You'll find out soon enough..."

As soon as Avril finished speaking, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

"Miss Avril!"

Durant's voice came from outside, reporting through the door: "Urgent military situation!"

Avril remained calm and quickly left the house.

Durant was accompanied by Ryan, and both of them looked serious, so something serious must have happened.

"Let's talk in the lobby."

Avril lifted her skirt and took quick, light steps into the manor hall.

"what happened?"

Durant did not repeat it, but handed the letter to Avril with both hands.

Avril frowned slightly and quickly finished reading the information above.

Soon, Rod, who was eating grilled octopus on the other side, also received the message.

"Aren't those lizardmen in the northeast?"

Rhodes put down the octopus in his hand, looking puzzled. "How did it suddenly appear in the Frozen Bone Wasteland in the west?"

Vivian wiped the stain from the corner of Rod's mouth with a handkerchief and casually asked, "Is there something strange about it?"

“Logically speaking, we slaughtered so many people from the Bloodscale Tribe, they should seek revenge against us.”

As Rod thought for a moment, he said, "But there's no movement from the northeast, otherwise the patrol would have reported it."

"On the contrary, they went directly to the west. What does that mean?"

"So, they're afraid of us?" Vivian asked tentatively.

"possible."

Rod nodded slightly in agreement with Vivian's statement.
"But I'm more inclined to believe that the Warriors' revenge is never too late."

Rhodes stood up, his brow furrowed.

"No, we can't just sit and wait for them to come and take revenge."

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