Pioneer Wizard's Notebook

Chapter 97 Golden Wheat

Demon Field Area.

Linde cleared a small plot of land inside the sunflower field and planted three kinds of grains in the soil.

These are wheat, rye, and barley.

These three grains are varieties that can grow in the North, and they have undergone Linde's multi-stage breeding and selection in experimental fields.

Just like the sunflowers back then, they are only one step away from becoming magical plants.

It resists cold, is rich in nutrients, and can enable ordinary people to obtain professional-level physical strength simply by eating it.

The expectations were high, but it was this last step that troubled Linde for more than two months, preventing him from completing the final evolution.

The potential of grains themselves has been exhausted, and the time contained in their genes is not enough to initiate the path of evolution.

Through hybridization, introducing external forces may bring about change.

Unfortunately, Linde lacked other high-quality grain varieties, so the related research had to be put on hold for the time being.

But now, he has found a completely new way of thinking.

Since the grains themselves lack sufficient power, they must obtain it from the outside, evolving in a symbiotic manner.

Using the Sun Crown Breathing Technique as a reference, they will take that most crucial step under the illumination of the advanced sunflower!

"The higher sunflowers around you will provide you with the magic of the sun. You only need to do one thing: concentrate the essence of life into the ears of wheat."

Linde spoke softly, his expression expectant.

He pressed his fingers on the seeds, and magic transformed into a blade that seeped inside, altering the expression of traits in their genes.

Under the sun's magical influence, traits that are compatible with it become active.

These traits were captured by Linde and further reinforced the expression.

Having completed the transformation of the first batch of seeds, Lind invoked the favor of the earth spirits, using the flesh and blood of the Ice Demons as a price to immediately ripen these seeds.

A small patch of wheat sways in the air, surrounded by golden sunflowers.

"It's normal that it didn't succeed; at least it proves that the general direction was correct."

Linde swept over the ears of wheat; they couldn't be described as thriving, but rather as oddly shaped.

There is a single-ear variety that only bears one fruit the size of a fist, which bends the stem under its weight.

There are bunches of grapes, but most of them are impurities made from bran.

These bran pieces are indeed rich in nutrients, but unfortunately, their main component is dietary fiber, which the human body cannot absorb, making it a huge waste.

The other ears of wheat also had different shapes, but they were still quite far from Lind's goal.

What's cause for celebration is that these ears of wheat are emitting faint magical fluctuations, indicating that they are one step closer to becoming magical plants.

The next step is simply to cultivate the plants according to this general direction.

Linde believes that it won't be long before the high-quality food crops he is pursuing become a reality.

In the days that followed.

Linde adjusted his research schedule, shifting his focus to cultivating magical plants in the magical fields.

After receiving permission, Lilina happily came here, holding her enlightenment books while curiously watching him transform various grains.

During this process, Linde would occasionally call her over to help.

The radiance emanating from Lilina contains the magical power of her bloodline, which might bring unexpected surprises.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

That noon, unusually, it didn't snow.

The warm sunlight shone brightly on the flower field.

Linde didn't continue bending down and burying himself in the magic field. He straightened his back and a bright smile appeared on his face.

Lilina, who was standing beside her, cheered excitedly and jumped around a golden ear of wheat.

Of the three grains, wheat persevered to the end and successfully emerged victorious.

"After so much hard work, we've finally achieved results."

Linde stretched his back and relaxed his body before collecting the seeds of the golden wheat plant.

He took Lilina to the second-floor laboratory and placed the seeds on the desk for testing.

Through the analysis of the Eye of Insight, Linde learned about the specific nutritional components of the golden wheat.

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy.

Unlike regular wheat, it is also rich in protein and fat, as well as various vitamins needed by the human body.

This is a whole grain, complete protein food that reminds Lind of another grain—quinoa, but a more enhanced version.

In theory, a person only needs to eat this one type of food to grow healthily, without needing to get nutrition from other places.

In addition to various nutrients, this wheat also contains a golden magical substance.

Long-term consumption will promote cell strengthening, subtly improve physical fitness, and enhance growth potential.

"The perfect food magic plant."

Linde took out the wizard's journal and happily began to write it down.

【Name: Golden Wheat】

[Type: Beginner Magical Plant]

[Description: A grain crop evolved from common wheat, it needs to grow near higher sunflowers. After maturity, the grain is rich in various nutrients, and long-term consumption can significantly improve physical health.]

The emergence of golden wheat will effectively solve the current problems of the estate.

This doesn't mean that the people on the plantation can eat only wheat and no meat.

This is of course impossible. In reality, meat protein and animal fat still play an irreplaceable role, but there is no doubt that the soldiers and residents will have a much lower demand for meat.

With their catch of fish and meat such as reindeer, they are safe enough to survive the ice storm and the winter, and there is no need to wastefully kill the elephant herds anymore.

The training of cavalry has entered a fast track, giving Lind more confidence to face challenges from Windcliff City and the White Frost Dragonborn.

"The experiment was a complete success, and now it's time to put it into production."

Lind looked at Lilina, who was lying on the table looking at him expectantly, and celebrated with her.

She was then instructed to inform Hilbert and the other people in the territory.

Behind the manor.

Demon Field Area.

The grain in the experimental field was cleared away.

Linde planted the seeds of golden wheat in the soil.

Behind him, workers carried piles of Icefield Demon flesh and blood and buried them in the Demon Field.

This flesh and blood came from the White Frost Priest Lucas, who led over a hundred Icefield Demons.

The estate currently has ample reserves of common grains.

With the help of the third defense of the manor, the bodies of those Icefield White Bears were accelerated, and the warehouse still holds more than 80,000 pounds of rye.

Enough to feed more than 500 people for three months.

Thus, these hundred-odd Ice Demons were able to survive, in case of emergency.

This comes in handy right now.

Linde awakens the spirit of the earth and uses offerings to accelerate ripening.

Golden wheat is highly nutritious, and the amount of feed required to ripen it is more than ten times that of ordinary rye.

The Icefield Demon flesh weighed a total of 12,000 pounds, which could be exchanged for 10,000 pounds of golden wheat.

Linde did the math.

Based on the standard of one pound per day for soldiers and half a pound per day for ordinary residents, this amount would only feed the territory for a little over a month.

If it were to be used as part of the daily food rations, the quantity would be insufficient.

It seems that priority can only be given to supplying the military, while golden wheat is placed on the list of rewards for residents to work.

The more you work, the more you earn; only those who do the most work can enjoy this superfood.