Chapter 82 Dark Demon Incarnates as a Fruit Farmer Father [10]
The plump aunt clearly favored Dark.
But how could such a diligent, well-mannered, and adorable first-year student not be liked?
She beckoned to Dark, walking towards the counter.
Dark approached the counter and saw her lift up a basket from below.
The basket wasn’t large, and upon closer inspection, there were only five fruits inside.
Dark hadn’t studied many plants beyond those needed for his studies, so he couldn’t tell which flowers or trees these fruits came from.
But it was no shame to be ignorant; pretending to know what you don’t is what brings embarrassment.
So he asked curiously, “Aunt, what flowers or trees do these fruits come from, and what effects do they have?”
The plump aunt reached into the basket, moving three of the fruits together. “These three are the fruits of the Singing Tree.”
The Singing Tree is a bonsai that emits sounds when sunlight touches it. It’s said to be very suitable as a “green alarm clock” in dormitories.
But this was the first time Dark learned that the Singing Tree can bear fruit?
These three Singing Tree fruits were about the size of longans, looking like large blueberries.
But what special effects did the Singing Tree’s fruits have?
Could they make someone learn to coo like a cuckoo?
Dark looked up at the plump aunt.
She smiled and said, “You first-years might not have learned yet, but the Singing Tree’s fruits are actually one of the core materials for making ‘Silence Cards.’ They can absorb sound waves!”
Dark thought for a moment and asked doubtfully, “That doesn’t seem right. If the Singing Tree’s fruits can absorb sound waves, wouldn’t the tree stop making sounds after bearing fruit?”
The plump aunt shook her head, “On the contrary, after bearing fruit, the Singing Tree’s calls become even more vibrant. They absorb sound waves and store them, then release them again.”
Dark was still confused, but the plump aunt clearly didn’t intend to elaborate further. She took out one of the remaining two fruits and placed it on the table.
This fruit had a pineapple-like shape but was only palm-sized.
She said, “This is the fruit of the Spiral Tree.”
Dark was puzzled, “Spiral Tree? What kind of tree is that?”
The plump aunt pointed to one of the small trees in the shop.
Dark looked over. It was a peculiar small tree with its trunk spiraling upwards. Its leaves curled like wind chimes, rotating slightly with the breeze, emitting a chime-like sound.
Why not call it a Wind Chime Tree?
The plump aunt explained, “When the Spiral Tree’s leaves are placed behind the ear, they effectively prevent dizziness. The most popular motion sickness patches today are made primarily from the leaves of the Spiral Tree. However, its fruit has the opposite effect, causing people to feel dizzy without drinking alcohol.”
Dark immediately became interested in this pineapple-like Spiral Tree fruit.
The plump aunt picked up the last fruit.
It was a translucent fruit about the size of a tangerine, and upon closer inspection, you could see its seed inside.
“This is the fruit of the Worm Tree,” she said.
Dark was shocked, “The Worm Tree can bear fruit too?”
“Of course,” the plump aunt laughed, “but it requires extremely special methods to cultivate. Its fruit is very rare, capable of storing temporary human memories. With just a slight injection of magic power, the memories can be released. It’s a natural memory ball.”
…
Three Singing Tree fruits, one Spiral Tree fruit, and one Worm Tree fruit.
In total, five fruits.
Among them, the Singing Tree fruits were the cheapest, costing only 10 credits each.
The Spiral Tree fruits were slightly more expensive, at 30 credits each.
As for the Worm Tree’s fruit, its price was equivalent to half a Worm Tree!
Although Dark had credits, he wasn’t one to spend recklessly. In the end, he didn’t buy the Worm Tree fruit, instead spending 60 credits on the other four fruits.
Mainly because he couldn’t imagine what additional effects the fermented juice of the Worm Tree fruit might have.
If you want to store memories, why not just leave the Worm Tree where it is?
Getting another Worm Tree fruit would be redundant.
In contrast, the Singing Tree and Spiral Tree fruits seemed quite useful.
After leaving the Cuckoo Bird Nursery, Dark continued his stroll.
Many areas of Traveler’s Street were not open to first-year students.
This was mainly because first-year students’ understanding of Magic Guidance was still immature. Exposing them to dangerous things could be harmful rather than beneficial.
Wandering around, Dark finally found a Magic Pharmacy.
Not only did the Magic Pharmacy sell ready-made Magic Potions, but it also sold some materials for potion-making, including fruits and herbs.
Moreover, the fruits here were clearly priced and detailed information was provided.
Dark picked out several White Wood fruits and Blue Blue fruits.
White Wood fruits were core materials for creating healing ointments.
And Blue Blue fruits were raw materials for making “Mana Recovery Elixirs.”
In Professor Thompson’s Magic Guidance class, Dark had once used Blue Blue fruits to make “Quick Mana Potions” and “Mana Recovery Elixirs.”
Even the potions made in those two classes were still stored in his dormitory.
Once he learned how to refine Magic Potions into Magic Cards, he would prioritize experimenting with those two potions.
Both White Wood fruits and Blue Blue fruits cost 20 credits each, a student discount.
He bought five of each.
…
As dusk approached and the sky darkened,
Dark carried bags full of items, returning to the castle.
Many others returned with similar loads, mostly filled with candies, snacks, and clothes.
Of course, there were also anomalies like Emma, who had two poor otters help her carry books.
When Dark returned to the castle, he happened to encounter Diana, who was just finishing eating and preparing to go out with Rose to browse night stalls.
Dark opened his mouth to speak, and Diana hurriedly said, “I’m done! I’ve finished all my homework!”
No problem then.
Dark watched their figures disappear into the distance, like a kind-hearted old father.
…
Back in his dormitory, Dark organized everything neatly, taking about half an hour before summoning Huhu to ferment a glass of apple juice, sipping it slowly.
His spirit slightly restored, Dark eagerly retrieved the Singing Tree fruit.
There were four kinds of fruits, and the effects of the White Wood fruits and Blue Blue fruits were predictable. Only the Singing Tree and Spiral Tree fruits remained a mystery.
He was quite curious about what effects these fruits might produce if fermented into juice.
The Singing Tree fruits had three pieces, offering more room for error, perfectly suited for a trial experiment.
Surprisingly, a Singing Tree fruit the size of a longan took fifteen minutes to ferment!
To complete the fermentation of the Singing Tree fruit, Dark had to continuously replenish mana for Huhu, finally letting out a sigh of relief when it was successful.
Then he smiled, looking at the Imp Beast, who was trying to sneak away.
