Lord of Rot

In addition to the exploration of the headland crypt, there is also good news coming from the Porcupine Territory.

The little maid Ake's ability to control insects has made breakthrough progress.

When Li Qi saw Aike, a group of ladybugs were flying around her hand, sometimes gathering into a ball, sometimes dispersing into insect mist.

"How far can it fly?"

Facing Li Qi's inquiry, Ake's cheeks turned red, he thought seriously and answered: "Can fly more than twenty steps, sir!"

She looked at Li Qi with her beautiful eyes, and Li Qi smiled: "Well done."

whee! Ake was so happy that he couldn't help but raise his mouth, ignoring the fever on his cheeks. He secretly glanced at Li Qi and found that Li Qi was looking at him with a smile, his cheeks even hotter.

"Besides ladybugs, what else can I control?" Li Qi didn't care about the little maid's reaction.

He ordered the teenagers who were still studying in the castle to go out and catch bugs. The more the better, and let Ake test them to find out the controllable range.

This is not to say that controlling ladybugs is not good. As a "pinhole camera" for the castle, ladybugs are still very useful. It would be better if the effective range was wider.

Soon the teenagers ran back, panting, with mud on their faces and bodies, but they were very happy that they could complete the order of the lord.

Although there is no chicken soup literature in this world. For example, if there is paper on the ground during the interview, you will get extra impression points if you pick it up, take away disposable paper cups, etc., but when facing the lord, no matter how diligent you are, you can only please the lord. Leave.

Some catch different species, some don't, and there are twenty kinds of them, including butterflies, moths, spiders, earthworms, ladybugs, centipedes, scorpions, bees, etc.

There are so many here that are not insects.

Spiders belong to arthropods, centipedes also belong to arthropods, and earthworms are annelids, but the continent of Lurea has not developed systematic biology, and this is a magical world, and magic is unreasonable.

Insects may not simply refer to insects.

Aike pinched her skirt. It could be seen from the folds on her clothes that she would rub her hands uncontrollably when she was nervous.

"Let's start, Akke" He didn't pay attention to the other party's little movements.

Hearing the lord's voice, Ake closed her eyes to concentrate. The blush on her cheeks dissipated, indicating that she had entered the state, and then... she moved her hands.

There were forty or fifty insects scattered on the ground, and they scattered with her wave!

Li Qi's eyes lit up.

It feels quite like the Queen of Blades, although it can only control small bugs, not bugs such as Ultralisks and Hydralisks.

"well done!"

Ake received the praise and his smile became brighter.

Li Qi has come to the conclusion that the so-called "insects" in the Lulea continent are creatures that look like "insects" at first glance. The insect-controlling remnants should probably be called the small animal-controlling remnants.

And instantly there were many assumptions and conjectures about her abilities.

To put it mildly, you no longer have to worry about being harassed by flies and mosquitoes in the summer. You can have a good sleep comfortably, control bees to collect nectar, and control cicadas from falling from the trees in summer and then eat a meal of cicada monkeys.

Looking more broadly, can we control pests away from crops, control beneficial insects from preying on pests, and control earthworms to loosen soil and compost? If Aike has the concept of "parasites", can the problems of livestock health and meat consumption be solved?

After thinking a lot, Li Qi couldn't help but sigh, magic is really unreasonable. It should be said that the common sense of the scientific world combined with the execution ability of magic is really unreasonable!

On the same day, Akke's brothers Akli and Akdo were dragged out alone. When he learned that he could not become a knight's retinue, the young man couldn't hide his regret, but the lord promised to give them a new mission. Because of his talent, he was admitted in advance.

Then, Li Qi wrote a long list about the development of insect control

The most important step is to build the hive first!

Sugar is a very precious and scarce resource. It is a rare preservative, medicine, and spice. The sugar that ordinary people can consume generally comes from sugar beets and sugar cane. Only the nobles can taste precious honey, which is even as valuable as gold. quite.

The production of small pills is gradually reduced. Although Li Qi is not short of money for the time being, he will not refuse more ways to make money.

And unlike small pills, tasting honey is not embarrassing, and it is sold in a wider range. Sugar is a necessity of life, and being able to eat honey is a symbol of status. Some businessmen are willing to fight for it.

Thinking of this, Li Qi immediately found the carpenter.

Recently, the dwarf carpenter is in high spirits and his life is very good.

I haven't seen a maid for a long time, and I already have a slightly bulging belly.

"Sir!" When the carpenter saw Li Qi, he bowed down respectfully.

Li Qi said straight to the point: "I need to build some... special boxes."

He recalled the structure of the beehive, but unfortunately he didn't know much about it. He needed to study it with the dwarf carpenter to ensure ventilation holes and prevent rats.

The beehive must use a movable frame, not a disposable hive, and destructive harvesting is not advisable. What he wants is a steady stream of honey, a steady stream of "gold"!

After learning about Li Qi's idea, the dwarf carpenter immediately started designing. Li Qi left the castle with Ake, her two brothers, and Grant and others. To keep bees, the first step was to have bees. Bees were among the insects caught by the teenagers.

In other words, there is a hive near the porcupine collar.

They easily obtained a hive as big as a human head, and the source of the bees was already there!

Then there is the selection of a beekeeping area.

Honey sources are very important. Some crops, pastures, and fruit trees are all good honey sources. The development of the porcupine collar is not fast. On a calm hillside not far from Wheat Field Village and Livestock Village, Li Qi decided on a beekeeping area, just a short distance away from the discovery of wild beehives. The place is not too far away.

Alfalfa can be used as a honey source and can also be supplied to livestock. The wild apple tree found last time seems to be nearby, and it is far away from the concentrated residential area and is very quiet.

It was also his first time to keep bees, but for this "sweet gold", Li Qi was very careful.

Ask Gulen to select attentive and obedient women among the slaves to help, mainly to control the insect remnants, and others to help.

Then arrange for Aike to help his two brothers improve their insect control abilities and help them become beekeepers as soon as possible.

The livestock village is half built and cannot be stopped for the time being. Spring is also the mating season for animals. Although Li Qi has the grass of life in hand, he can make the animals go into heat at any time, but it will improve the quality of life of the porcupine collar and ensure that everyone can eat meat. It is also very important not to tear down the east wall to repair the west wall.

For the housing and construction in the beekeeping area, only villagers can do the work. The villagers are different from the slaves. The slaves only need to pay for their work, while the villagers have to pay.

Li Qi, who is not too short of money at this stage, waved his hand, isn't it just money, spend it!

Anyway, there are bags of gold and silver jewelry in the crypt, so there is no shortage of money.

Moreover, when villagers make money, they also have to spend money. This place is too far away from other towns and villages, so the money will only be spent in the Porcupine Territory in the end, and Li Qi himself is the one who makes the most money.

"When the villagers have money, they can let the wine barrel train a few more apprentices, and then open a few gourmet shops, or sell some 'castle exclusive delicacies.'" Before the money was sent out, Li Qi was already thinking about how to use the money. It's back in my hands again.

But he is already better off than many other nobles in this world. At least he thinks about the money cycle, and the lives of ordinary people can be improved, with good food and drink, while other noble lords only get money and no food.

Sighing that development has a long way to go, Li Qi is full of expectations for the next life.

This expectation was quickly converted into delicious food. After the first beehive was used, the wild beehive was made into delicacies and served to the table that night, and Li Qi also drank honey and syrup.

"What I drink is not sugar water, but gold!"