Will the expanded gem pool produce more laurel gemstones and Aetherium gold?

Su Li’s heart raced instantly. Since last winter, the Hesse Territory has been accumulating Aetherium gold in preparation for the territory’s first set of Rare Level Battle Armor.

Nearly half a year has passed, and about 20 pounds of Aetherium gold have been accumulated.

If it were a perfect-grade Rune Armor, this weight would already be sufficient. After all, a set of Rune Armor weighs over a hundred pounds, and other materials need to be added, with each metal requiring only a few dozen pounds.

But Rare Level Rune Armor is different. It is meant for Divine Chosen Knights and can change in size, so it requires over a hundred pounds of Aetherium gold.

If the gem pool can further expand, it means the territory’s first set of Rare Level Armor might be completed this year.

But this speed exceeded Su Li’s expectations. As he pondered, Vidage the Water Nymph proactively offered: "If you can help us retrieve grandmother’s Immortal Pot, we can give you the 30 pounds of accumulated Aetherium gold as repayment."

Su Li decisively extended his hand and said to Vidage: "No problem. I will surely bring the thief to justice and return your lost Immortal Pot."

Then he turned to Selanweir and said: "From now on, you will train at this gem pool and strive to enhance your strength quickly."

The Ice and Snow Valkyrie and the gem pool are a perfect pair. They are like a barracks and soldiers, a match made in heaven, accelerating the enhancement of strength, which Su Li naturally supports.

Vidage took a small breath, her small, bun-like chest heaving vigorously, and then said: "I have one more thing to tell you."

Su Li raised his eyebrows and asked: "What is it? I heard from the Dawn Church’s nun that you seem to have something to discuss with me."

"Yes, it’s about the fruit pods of the Holy Purple Vine Tree in your territory. I wonder if I could purchase a batch from you."

The Water Nymph wants to buy the Holy Purple Vine Tree fruit pods?

Su Li would naturally not refuse; selling these fruit pods to anyone is the same, and additional sales channels are always beneficial.

He simply asked in surprise: "Why do you Water Nymphs need this?"

Vidage, holding her bulging chest, looked at Su Li and said: "It’s obviously for my power enhancement; I also hope to transform from a Pool Nymph to a Lake Nymph."

Hmm～ a Lake Nymph?

Su Li felt this name was rather impressive; when Vidage previously mentioned turning the gem pool into a gemstone lake, he didn’t quite get it.

But if the gem pool becomes a gemstone lake, wouldn’t she be a Lake Nymph? The key here is she is a little nymph from the elves, and the real question is whether she, as a Lake Nymph, will let knights drink her foot bath water!

Vidage did not indulge in Su Li’s whimsical thoughts and continued: "The power of our Water Nymphs mainly correlates with longevity. The longer we live, the greater the benefits we bring to the gem pool."

"For instance, once my lifespan exceeds 500 years, the pool water will gain a mild healing ability, attracting many aquatic creatures to migrate here—like the second Guardian Otter, River Elves, and Water-Born Essence."

Hmm?

Su Li and Vandar’s eyes simultaneously focused; granting the pool water a mild healing ability?

Isn’t that the effect of the Hot Spring Village waters? This means the scale of herbs in Hesse Territory can be further expanded!

Su Li then asked: "What if your lifespan increases even further?"

"Then the pool water could bring boundless energy to people. I could summon all the energy from the gem pool into a Gem Holy Grail, allowing knights with aligned bloodlines to absorb the energy, rapidly boosting their strength."

Before Su Li could express his joy, Vidage continued: "But don’t place too much hope in this. For such ability, I would need at least a 3000-year lifespan. This means only after the territory has existed for 2800 more years can you witness this scene. Furthermore, the energy in the Holy Grail will be extremely precious, taking years to accrue."

Accumulating energy over several years to craft a Divine Chosen Knight or even a Legendary Knight for Hesse Territory would indeed be meaningful.

Su Li was full of anticipation for this future event. He had no great ambitions; his grandest plan was to use the capabilities of the Holy Purple Vine Tree to extend his life by thousands of years.

This plan is not mere daydreaming; time flies by. He has been in this world for almost two years, including more than a year in the Border Prince’s Territory.

As the saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

To enhance the strength of the Water Nymph, one must start now.

He immediately nodded and said: "No problem. We will complete this transaction with you guys, but what gemstone will you provide?"

Vidage gently waved her palm, and several green gemstones slowly rose from the pool, landing in her hand: "We will provide you with these gemstones called Jade Stones. Carrying them can slowly restore Life Value. However, I don’t advise you to do this because each time life is restored, the spiritual energy inside is consumed. Once the spiritual energy is depleted, it becomes just a normal stone."

"Such a practice is somewhat wasteful; only in dire situations do we use these stones to heal injured birds and animals. Once their injuries recover, the Jade Stones are immediately returned to the gem pool to regenerate their vitality."