Chapter 159 Ladybug Effect
Lu Yao watched the last days of Shang Ji.
This villain who introduced slavery in Yancheng eventually died in a cotton field.
Business strategies and commercial profits are like the two faces of Yancheng. If one of them has the final say, the other can only stay away.
In terms of city governance, Shang Ji was no match for Shang Li. His actions caused Yancheng to quickly lose its cohesion, and almost destroyed the efforts of Yu Lian and Shang Li over the years.
Shang Ji is a hateful and pitiful pixelated villain, but his "Ladybug Notes" does arouse some interest in Lu Yao.
He looked at the history of Shang Ji's life.
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At the age of 63, he saw a strange gourd-shaped insect.
At the age of 69, he completed "Ladybug".
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After Shang Ji's death, "The Ladybug" circulated in Yaocheng.
Lu Yao looked down at the city and saw some scholars discussing the book.
"It's said in 'The Ladybug' that the ladybugs on the island emit a strange fragrance that even man-eating crabs and turkeys are addicted to. Is that true?"
"It's absolutely true. When I was on pilgrimage last year, I asked several sailors, and they all saw that kind of ladybug. The fragrance is very strong and makes people feel refreshed. If ladybugs appear, man-eating crabs will gather around it and smell the scent. People nearby will not be attacked as long as they don't touch the ladybugs."
"What an amazing bug! It conquered the man-eating crab with its scent!"
"According to Ladybug Notes, ladybugs appear on many small islands in the south, but they don't seem to be able to cross the sea, so they have never been seen in the Western Continent or the Eastern Continent."
"It's a pity for the scholar 'Sanyangpi' who wrote 'The Ladybug's Tale'. If he could escape from his slavery and come to Yaocheng, he would definitely become a great scholar."
"Mr. Sanyangpi has left behind a book like this, which is worthy of his name in history. Now people also call the musk ladybug 'Sanyang ladybug'."
"That's true."
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In Yaocheng, discussions on "Ladybug" mostly revolve around academic areas.
For example, is the musk ladybug an ordinary insect or a supernatural creature? Why is the musk ladybug so fragrant? Even man-eating crabs cannot resist its fragrance and are willing to follow and protect it. Does this mean that it is a special power? Can ladybugs be raised directly like cross country rabbits? And so on.
But in Yancheng in the west, "Ladybug" has set off a new wave.
The city library was packed with people, all coming to read books.
"Read Ladybug, read Ladybug quickly!"
"Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up."
The scholar at the door was a little helpless: "I have read "The Ladybug" ten times today... If you need it, buy a book and read it at home. My throat is almost hoarse."
"If I can read, do I need you to tell me?"
“That’s right!”
"Read it, read it. You have to study anyway, so just read this one."
Of course it’s not because the people of Yancheng love to listen to stories.
But because they were going to catch ladybugs.
You must understand the habits of musk beetles through this book so that you can determine how and where to catch them.
On the streets of Yancheng, pixelated people are equipped with nets and carry boxes on their backs, looking like insect hunters. They hold each other in groups and rush to the port to go out to sea, aiming directly at the ladybugs on the southern islands.
Musk ladybugs have become a hot commodity in Yancheng stores.
"A scented ball made from musk ladybugs! Limited to 3 today!"
"A scented jar that can cure illness and soothe sleep, a crystal of a pure-blooded musk ladybug..."
The best-selling item among them and the most popular among the citizens is something called "Sniffing Wood".
This is a sachet made by hollowing out the wood, pouring in musk ladybugs, and adding some petals and herbs. After sealing, it can retain the fragrance for a long time and is easy to carry, suitable for both men and women.
The most expensive are live musk beetles.
While in Yancheng, Lu Yao only saw two musk ladybugs.
One is with the prophet Doronunu, who put the three ladybugs sent by people into a birdcage and raised them, and placed them in the temple to increase the fragrance.
The other was in the hands of a man called Salt Bag.
He is both a salt family and a businessman. After Yandai got the live three-goat ladybug, he placed it in his store for people to visit and also helped sell ladybug products.
Musk ladybug related products, such as smelling wood, scent jars, scent balls, ladybug sculptures... are being continuously produced in Yancheng and sold all the way to Yaocheng, Sanilo, the North and South New Worlds, and many overseas island groups.
Relying on rapid exports, large quantities of grain, timber, ore, cattle and horses were transported back to Yancheng in batches and turned into new houses and longer and wider streets in the city.
Driven by the musk beetle, Yancheng has ushered in a new wave of rapid development! A large number of foreign people have poured in. A considerable number of them are businessmen, adventurers and people looking for job opportunities. They are very mobile. But as the population increases, the city's activity has obviously increased.
Lu Yao can see clearly from a divine perspective.
Behind this is the push from Mayor Shang Li and Duolun Nunu.
Doronunu was the first to raise live [Musk Ladybugs], making this insect a symbol of sacredness - of course, this was approved by the White God in the temple.
With a prophet taking the lead and setting an example, this becomes a weather vane of status and taste.
Shang Li vigorously promoted it through the Citizens' Council and united many merchants to use ladybugs as commodities to open up new markets.
As ladybugs became popular, goods were exported in large quantities, the population continued to increase, and Yancheng also received far more taxes than before, allowing it to quickly carry out various urban construction projects.
The iconic port lighthouse finally stood again in the northwest of Yancheng. Unfortunately, this time there was no hint of the wonder.
Lu Yao found it a little strange.
The butterfly effect started with a ladybug, but it caused quite a storm in the pixel world.
In Yancheng, the places where citizens have the most frequent conversations are two taverns, one in the city and the other at the port.
Outside the tavern in the city, a conversation caught Lu Yao's attention.
"There's a treasure chest in the Fairy Lake in the south. While they're catching ladybugs, let's go find the treasure chest. This is our real chance!"
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"It's not easy to get the treasure chest. The elf giant over there is very fierce."
"Ah? No one has ever gotten the treasure chest?"
"I heard there was. So let's go to the tavern to ask."
Three little men entered the tavern.
Lu Yao clicked on the tavern and entered the indoor bird's-eye view.
The decoration inside the pub is very simple. There is a counter at the door with wooden barrels of wine on the counter. The owner pours wine into wooden cups for guests in need and takes the bill on the spot.
A row of wooden tables and chairs were placed against the walls on both sides. Most of the people drinking were talking non-stop, with words constantly popping up in the dialogue boxes above their heads.
Lu Yao followed the three people who came in through the door.
This place is surrounded by drinkers, and a little man in the middle is drinking and bragging to everyone.
"The two elf giants we encountered at the beginning were each as tall as a small mountain. When they waved their arms, a hurricane would blow up around them... We had to fight them desperately to get the treasure chest from them."
The boaster continued, "But in the end, we were still caught up by these monsters. In order to leave safely, we had no choice but to leave behind the boxes, which were full of sparkling gems... In the end, we were too few in number at the beginning, so we suffered a loss."
"Since I've drunk the wine you all offered me, I'll tell you a secret..."
"You can't use brute force to get the treasure chest in Elf Lake. Brute force cannot defeat the Elf Giant."
"I'm Sea Urchin. I don't have anything else but courage and loyalty. My partner, Brother Shangmi, and I spent a month thinking by the lake and finally found a solution!"
"Gift."
"Those giants like gifts, but they are very picky and don't like ordinary gifts. They have to be some special gifts, such as... the honey of crazy bees. There are very few of these bees, but if they sting someone, the person will die."
His drinking buddies all handed him their glasses and asked, "I've never heard of this kind of honey. Where can I find it?"
A smiling face appeared above the sea urchin's head: "Go find Shangmi, he is still at the Spirit Lake, looking for crazy honey. I think it's too hard, he wants to find another way, if you want to go, you can see him next to you."
Lu Yao remembered.
This sea urchin and Shang Mi he mentioned are the two adventurers who were stunned by the big elf's big mouth.
I don’t know what’s going on over at Elf Lake.
Lu Yao's perspective switches to the new continent in the south.
Not far from the Elf Lake, a small wooden house was built at some point.
There was a little man standing in front of the cabin.
"We have limited quantities. Sorry, we have run out of Crazy Honey today. Please come early tomorrow."
The name [Shangmi] is displayed above the little man’s head.
The little people outside who were buying honey had disappointed expressions on their heads.
The person who got the honey ran happily all the way to the Elf Lake and carefully placed the honey in front of the lake.
Soon an elf came over, ate all the honey in the jar, then circled around them to express its gratitude, with a heart-shaped symbol appearing above its head.
Then the men all pointed to the treasure chest in the lake.
At this time, the elves all shook their heads, indicating no.
Shang Mi, who was standing beside them, explained to them, "Patience, my friends, to gain the friendship and recognition of the elves, you need persistence and patience. They are like women, and these gifts are indispensable."
"As long as you keep giving them honey, they will open their hearts to you and give you treasure chests!"
Lu Yao was amused by what he saw.
The two brothers really understood the Elf Lake.
Thanks: The crying madman supported 500 Qidian coins, Yangyangde supported 200 Qidian coins, and stp supported 100 Qidian coins.
(End of this chapter)