The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 146



Only Noblemtl

Episode 146

73. Raised the elixir – 2

I already knew from Heinkel that the real value of the Hyeong-in Seol-sam as an elixir comes from the ten-year-old root that bears fruit, but I didn’t know it would be to this extent.

It was because everyone present felt a strong energy that could be felt on their skin.

“They say that a place where elixir comes from is filled with a fresh energy, but even the smell is different.”

Hongryeon sniffed the surroundings with her nose erect.

It was certainly as she said.

A refreshing fragrance filled the place.

“I guess I should start by getting the fruit.”

Lee Han calmly reached out his hand to the red fruit of the Hyeongseolsam.

The doll-shaped ginseng that he touched gave off a pleasant fragrance.

“Lee Han. Is it okay if I try?”

“Doesn’t matter? Why? Do you want to try?”

“huh.”

Lee Han did not refuse Tree’s request.

Lee Han, who thought that she would be fine since she had helped him with a lot of farm work up until now, also entrusted Tree with the task of harvesting the fruit.

The tree moved its maple leaf-like hands and gently picked the fruit of the doll’s ginseng and placed it on its palm.

The tree, which had been looking at it seriously, soon dropped the fruit into its leather pouch and stood up.

“Do you want it?”

“No. I just wanted to see for myself. That this powerful energy is contained only in the roots.”

As the tree said, there was nothing special about the fruit.

As she said, all this enormous energy was embedded in the roots.

Still, it was surprising that people came up to the tree one after another and showed interest in the doll-like ginseng fruits she had collected.

“Let’s pull out one root first.”

There are six types of ginseng currently being cultivated.

Lee Han, who had intended to give one of them to the dragon, began to dig the dirt diligently.

It was as cold as snow, perhaps because the ground was steeped in cold air, but Lee Han didn’t really care.

“Even a single root contains energy, so you must be careful.”

“All right.”

Following Heinkel’s instructions, who was watching from the side, Lee Han dug up a ten-year-old root of Hyeonginseolginseng without much difficulty.

Heinkel couldn’t hold back his admiration when he saw it.

“Oh my god. Oh my god. It’s so amazing… … .”

The doll-shaped ginseng collected by Lee Han was smaller than the hundred-year-old doll-shaped ginseng he had in his possession, but it retained a more distinct human shape.

That’s why Heinkel, the self-proclaimed elixir expert, couldn’t help but be surprised.

“This is the first time in my life that I’ve seen a doll that looks this good.”

“Have you ever seen a lot of dolls?”

“I’ve seen a total of seven roots so far. I can confidently say that of all the doll-shaped ginsengs I’ve seen, there’s none better than this one.”

Heinkel became serious when Hongryeon spoke teasingly.

That’s how excellent the Hyeong-in Seol-sam cultivated by Lee Han was.

“It’s only ten years old, but I wonder what it would be like if it was a hundred years old.”

Heinkel no longer showed any interest in the doll Seol-sam that Lee Han had received from Sailor.

It’s a given.

I saw Lee Han’s talent with my own eyes and knew that a better doll would emerge.

Then, isn’t it natural that we should aim for something better?

It would be even more so if Lee Han had promised Hanpuri.

“Hahaha! For me, it seems like fate wasn’t meeting Hyeongseolsam, but meeting you!!”

“Thank you for your kind words. I have also learned a lot from Heinkel.”

If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have known much about elixir cultivation.

It’s a deal that’s beneficial to both parties, so who would be more grateful?

A deep smile appeared on Heinkel’s lips, perhaps because he was more grateful when Lee Han spoke with a sly smile.

“If you obtain another elixir, be sure to call me when you cultivate it. I will impart to you all the knowledge I know.”

“Hahaha. Thank you.”

I couldn’t stay in the field forever.

After appointing Shredder as the guardian of the Doll Snow Field along with the Black Blood Dragon, Lee Han took everyone back to the cabin.

“Okay. Here it is.”

“Thank you. I will make sure to use this well.”

“Nice to hear. By the way, how do I do this… … Hongryeon. Would you like some?”

“Huh? No. I’m going to eat what you raised.”

“Shredder said he was taking what I raised… … Hmm. This is hard to deal with.”

“Aren’t you going to eat it?”

“I’m not really interested.”

“Then will you give it to me? I’ll make it into a British version too.”

“thank you.”

There was no need to refuse the dragon’s offer.

Lee Han handed her the hundred-year-old doll-shaped ginseng, and she carefully placed it aside before concentrating on her alchemy.

“Let’s eat first. I’m hungry.”

Unlike Heinkel, who felt full even without eating, Hongryeon touched her stomach.

Of course, I’m happy to have gotten the doll, but that’s that and this is this.

At her request, Lee Han immediately prepared a late dinner.

“It smells good~.”

While Luna, who was playing in the cabin, went to look around the laboratory where the dragon and Leticia were, Lee Han set today’s dinner on the table.

While everyone was sitting around having a happy dinner, Lee Han said calmly.

“I’m going to go see the field tomorrow.”

“Aren’t you raising a doll?”

“I’m planning to go there tomorrow or the day after.”

You have to do this at least ten more times like you did today to make a hundred-year-old doll-shaped ginseng.

Crops are something that you can’t get enough of even if you look at them every day.

Since I couldn’t completely skip farm work, I planned to do some of it and then leave it alone to devote time to growing doll-shaped ginseng.

“You’re unique. I think it’s not enough to just focus on the dolls.”

“To me, whether it’s ginseng or barley, they’re just crops.”

Lee Han spoke bluntly, and Heinkel was impressed by his response.

In the past, he had heard that humans have a strong desire for things that make money.

Yet, the Lee Han in front of him appears to be transcended by desire.

How could one not be amazed?

Just as he was about to say a few more words of praise.

“Dinner this late? That’s a bit surprising.”

“Huh? Walter. What’s going on?”

Walter usually takes care of the undead in his territory at this time, unless something special comes up.

When he came to the cabin, the cabin members all looked at him with wonder.

“The elves have arrived.”

“Are you an elf?”

Who is it?

If it was Leon or Sailor, Walter would have known and just let them pass.

If they were just coming into the forest, I would have just dealt with them and then chased them away.

But the fact that Walter came in person means that someone special has come.

“Did they reveal who they are?”

“Hmm. That’s right.”

Walter nodded and spoke about them calmly.

“They called themselves the Shuren Party.”

Shuren.

Shuren Tryer.

The hero of the elves has come to the Great Forest.

* * *

There was a time when the high elf Oswal saved the village where he was the village chief.

Shuren was an elf hero who saved his life thanks to the honey potato he put in the exchange box to obtain the sun stone that Lee Han had met back then.

I thought he would be busy conquering dungeons in various places, so why did he come to Daesurim?

I had my doubts, but I couldn’t kick him out since we were already strangers.

“Hahaha! Long time no see! Mr. Lee Han!”

After dinner was over and everyone had gone about their business, the Shuren party that Walter had guided here seemed to be the same as before.

They had their characteristically kind expressions on their faces and smiled brightly as soon as they saw Lee Han and Seol-i Lee sitting next to him.

“Nice to meet you. How have you been?”

“It’s been a while.”

“Haha. Yes. Mr. Lee Han, Mr. Seollim. How have you been?”

After exchanging brief greetings, Lee Han looked at his colleagues.

He bowed his head in return as the elves, who appeared to be thieves, warriors, and wizards, bowed their heads and guided them to the table.

“I thought you might not have had a proper meal, so I prepared something simple.”

Pancakes, and the honey sweet potato candies they love so much.

Their eyes sparkled when they saw the food that came with the drinks.

“Thank you so much for your hospitality even though I came so suddenly!”

“You all look hungry, so let’s eat first.”

They did not reject Lee Han’s proposal.

They were eating food without thinking, but when they were full, they lowered their heads slightly in embarrassment.

“Looking at it this way, it looks like you came here to get a meal.”

“Hahaha. Whatever. You’re always welcome as a guest.”

Thanking him for his hospitality, Shuren smiled and told him about recent events outside the Great Forest.

There were stories such as that the Marquis of Whinancy had sided with the royal family, that the kingdom’s outstanding swordsman Heinkel had become friends with Count Sailor, who was on the royal side, and that new porcelain was popular with many nobles.

“There are other stories as well… … Ah. Now that I think about it, I heard you were active in Dwarven City too.”

“I can’t say I’m active. Hahaha. But what brings you here?”

“Ah. That’s why.”

Shuren took something out of his bag.

What he took out was none other than a small box.

“I heard it from the witch when I visited the Hwinangsi estate before.”

“Are you a witch?”

“Yes. As you know, we are conquering dungeons. Dungeons appear randomly all over the continent, so we go to many places. I heard that we went to the Hwinangsi Territory for that purpose and met the witch.”

“What did you hear?”

“Mr. Lee Han is looking for a tree related to the wind. This is the trace of it.”

“This is… … .”

What was in the box was a leaf.

But there was something that was clearly different from ordinary leaves.

“I can feel the wind.”

“Yes. This leaf contains the energy of the wind.”

“Where did you get this?”

“There is a small coastal village at the eastern end of the continent. We went there after hearing that a dungeon had appeared near the village.”

He spoke lightly and lifted his empty glass.

He looked thirsty, so Lee Han brought out some makgeolli.

“What is this?”

“This is a drink I made.”

“oh…….”

Anticipation is rising.

Shuren looked at the jade-colored makgeolli filling his glass, took a sip, and was amazed.

“Oh my god. There’s such a delicious drink… … .”

“The sweet and sour stuff sticks to my mouth.”

“It’s really delicious… … .”

“You can make this kind of alcohol. As expected from Mr. Lee Han… … .”

Shuren and his party are also excited about the delicious makgeolli.

Satisfied with their reaction, Lee Han stood up from his seat.

It would be a shame to just drink makgeolli, so I’m going to make something simple like pajeon.

When Lee Han, who had been making crispy pajeon with his skillful hands, placed several large pajeon sheets on the table, they excitedly began to tear into the pajeon and eat it.

Shuren, who was inhaling pajeon and makgeolli just like her fellow eater, blushed at Lee Han’s gaze.

“Ahem. Well, clearing dungeons isn’t a dignified thing to do… … so I’ve developed a habit of eating when I can.”

“Haha. I’m just grateful that you enjoyed it. So… … .”

“Ah. Yes. I told you that I cleared the coastal town dungeon, right? I cleared the coastal town dungeon and stayed there for a while.”

After speaking, he let out a small sigh.

“I gave this to the village as a token of my gratitude. And when I asked them what it was, they answered as if it were a given.”

“… … .”

“It is a leaf from a tree that grew on the back of a giant bird carrying the earth.”