Chapter 39: The Feathered Flower Honey
"Seeds?"
Upon hearing her, it seemed like there might be seeds indeed. The more we look at it, the more it resembles one.
"Can you tell what kind of seeds they are?" Xiao Zi sensed it for a moment and shook her head, "I can only sense that they can definitely grow into something, but I don't know exactly what. It's the first time I've seen them."
She could feel that the seeds were rich in magical power. It was probably the source of the fluctuations that War Hammer had sensed. Moreover, even after soaking in the water for so long, while a person might have disintegrated, the seeds were still intact. It couldn't be just any ordinary plant seed.
As for what it was, it didn't matter for now. They would take it back and plant it. When it grew, the truth would naturally come to light.
The rest of the day was uneventful. Hua Mi's interest in fishing waned as the thought of the strange crevice creatures lurking beneath the lake made her keep her distance from the water. Although those creatures seemed to only be active in the depths of the lake, there was always a fear of the "what if." What if one of them decided to challenge itself and venture out of its comfort zone while she was fishing? The idea of one of those creatures suddenly bursting out and dragging her into the water was not appealing.
So, Hua Mi moved her chair away from the lake and sat among the flowers, continuing to read the alchemy notebook she had found, all the while making plans in her mind.
The Water-Repose Moon still had a little over ten days left, but the Feathered Flower honey would run out in about a week. By her estimate, with her forty groups of Forest Swift Bees, six groups of regular bees, one group of Agony Bees, and one group of Ironclad Bees, she could produce over 700 bottles of honey in total.
How long it would take to sell this inventory was uncertain, primarily depending on the taste and effects of the new honey. If the effects turned out to be extraordinary, she had no intention of selling it directly on Earth. The end of the Water-Repose Moon marked the beginning of the Ice Age. According to the information from the seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits, the Ice Age was quite lengthy, roughly the combined duration of the Water Rises, Water Flows, Water Peaks, and Water Rests phases. During this extended period, if she couldn't find a suitable source of honey, it would be unfavorable for her business and her bee colonies.
There was also something else that was on her mind. She wondered whether the White Elf Sindra had made it home and if she had been able to contact the expert in spatial expansion magic. For the past few days, she had been eagerly awaiting a message from the crows.
If the greenhouse issue wasn't resolved, her plans for the future would be challenging to advance. After harvesting honey that day, Hua Mi returned to Earth and brought back a flower pot, filled it with soil from her Moon-Sleep Flower field in the backyard, and buried the mysterious seed in it. She then used a small bottle to collect some green liquid. Although there wasn't much green liquid at the moment, it was sufficient for a single seed. After burying the seed in the pot, she poured the green liquid directly onto the soil.
The green liquid slowly seeped into the earth. Following that, the seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits applied a growth-boosting magic to the seed. The seven small spirits surrounded the flower pot, each channeling their magic into the seed, their different colored lights flowing into the pot continuously.
A magical scene unfolded before their eyes. A tender sprout emerged from the pot's soil, rapidly growing to about one centimeter in size, visible to the naked eye. The seven small spirits stopped their magic. With their extensive experience in promoting plant growth, they knew when to stop. Overloading the seed with magic at once could cause irreparable damage.
This sprout was not the typical light green color but black, though when they shone a light on it, it revealed a deep purple-black hue. Most plant leaves were green because they absorbed most other colors of light, reflecting only green light. The black color indicated that it absorbed most of the wavelengths of light. There was almost no light reflected, making it appear black.
"Does this mean it requires a lot of light?" Hua Mi placed the flower pot on a table, ensuring it would receive sufficient light through the window during the day. She watered it with the green liquid daily, and the seven small spirits cast their growth-boosting magic. It should grow quickly. "I can't wait to see what this mysterious seed will grow into. It was quite a challenge to obtain, and I almost lost a $20,000 drone in the process. If it ends up growing into just a common plant, I'll be quite disappointed."
Time passed day by day. Five days later, all 500 bottles of Moon-Sleep Flower honey were sold out, leaving Hua Mi with about 20 bottles for her personal use. In just two months, she had earned tens of thousands of dollars, boosting her confidence in her future endeavors. Her shop had garnered many followers, and the honey had sold out quickly, prompting numerous comments from her customers.
"So fast? I wish I had bought it earlier."
"Shop owner, when will you restock?"
"After trying your honey, I can't eat other brands anymore. You better take responsibility for us."
"I'm dying without honey to eat."
"Hurry up with the new stock, don't make me beg."
"Fortunately, I had foresight and bought a few extra bottles, hehe."
It seemed that she could increase the price for the next batch of honey. Hua Mi thought to herself. A few more days passed, and she didn't go to the lake as usual. It was time to harvest honey, and the Feathered Flower honey had finally finished brewing. She brought out the beehives from her magic box and set them up in the backyard, preparing to harvest the honey.
All seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits were also present. They had been waiting for this day for a long time. Under the centrifugal force of the honey extractor, the thick honey slowly filled the first bottle. Unlike the amber-like orange of the Moon-Sleep Flower honey, the Feathered Flower honey had an overall reddish hue, similar to the color of grapefruit flesh.
It also had a distinct aroma, more intense than the delicate fragrance of the Moon-Sleep Flower honey. Just a whiff felt like indulging in a sweet treat. Hua Mi scooped a small spoonful of honey and poured it into the bottle, observing its color and Brix concentration. There were no issues; the Brix concentration reached 42, maintaining its highest quality.
The seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits were already in position, eagerly awaiting their chance to sample the honey.
"Please, go ahead." After the initial assessment, Hua Mi placed the honey on the table and gestured for them to try it. The seven honey experts immediately flew forward. They had agreed to taste the honey in order and share their opinions.
But when it came to food, the voracious Xiao Zi couldn't wait any longer. She rushed ahead, almost diving headfirst into the honey. Fortunately, her companions behind her caught her just in time. Small Red and Small Orange each grabbed one of her legs and pulled her back. Looking at her sticky face, they couldn't help but laugh. "You've embarrassed the reputation of the Black Forest Spirit!"
Small Red scolded her, hands on her hips. But Xiao Zi paid no attention, her mouth moving at a rapid pace as she quickly consumed the honey. "How does it taste?" Hua Mi asked her eagerly.
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