Chapter 1064 - 585: Strategic Importance of 2 Pillars, Token of the Mizang Desert [Subscription Request][5K]_3

Now he had actually obtained a related unknown artifact.

This token was a triangular pyramid with a square base.

It was divided into five faces and six layers, with an eye-shaped embossed mark at the center.

Apart from that, the surface had no runes or decorations.

Zong Shen twisted and played with it in his hand, but found no mechanism.

He could only keep it as a clue to a hidden relic for now.

The last item worth checking was a rare-level building blueprint.

Its preciousness did not lie in its quality, but in the value it held.

[Tier Four Deep Salt Well Construction Blueprint (Purple)]

[Quality: Rare Special Production Building]

[Requirements: Tier Four Deep Salt Well Construction Blueprint ×1]

[Complete building, can be constructed without any material cost, please select an area for placement]

[Maximum Depth: 425 meters]

[Durability Value: 3500]

[Building Armor: 40]

[Building Magic Resistance: 35]

[Construction Time: 15 minutes]

[Special production building, with certain restrictions on the environment and terrain for installation]

(Salt is one of the most widely used non-metallic mineral materials, besides being edible, it is also an important raw material in chemical industries)

This time, even a salt well was acquired by him.

At present, the territory does not require industrial salt, and the table salt needed for cooking can easily be purchased from the village and Bang City.

This is the Eastern Continent, and by the standards of the Endless Continent, it is considered a coastal area.

The sources of salt can be mainly divided into four categories.

Namely: sea salt, lake salt, well salt, and mineral salt.

Well salt is obtained through a drilling method, collecting brine from underground salt mines via a vertical shaft.

Besides natural brine, water can also be poured into the salt well to increase brine production.

In coastal areas, there is naturally no shortage of salt.

However, having its own salt-producing building is still necessary for the territory.

But this building cannot be constructed just anywhere.

It seems to have requirements for environment and terrain.

It is uncertain whether it can be built within the territory, so it is better left to Marie in charge.

For safety’s sake, Zong Shen did not take ownership of the blueprint.

If this area is not suitable for construction, he will consider passing it to his brother Ah Ze.

The probability of finding underground salt mines in the mountains is generally higher.

If it really serves no purpose, then let Ah Ze package and sell the blueprint.

He, as the big brother, hasn’t given Ah Ze many good things.

That kid is doing pretty well for himself and seldom asks for things.

Every pair of brothers will face such situations.

The two brothers will always compare and compete with each other.

This, in turn, forms a kind of ’understanding’.

Whether Zong Shen or Zong Ze, neither brother will ask the other for help unless they truly encounter difficulties.

Zong Shen shook his head, and a sentence unconsciously popped into his mind.

"My foolish brother..."

He grinned and put the blueprint into his storage grid.

All the items obtained from the points lottery were finally checked and sorted.

With the addition of these items, the development of the territory will proceed more smoothly.

And the cards and resources at his disposal are becoming more plentiful.

"Phew..."

Zong Shen stretched lazily; it was already past three in the morning.

There were only two or three hours left until dawn.

After all this fuss, it took more than two hours to check and categorize these items.

Yet Zong Shen still couldn’t rest.

He had one very important thing to do.

That was to eat the previously acquired [Special-Level Power Fruit (Orange)] during the quiet of the night.

As long as he ate this fruit, he could increase his Strength Attribute by 50 points all at once.

However, after consumption, there would be a negative status lasting for two hours.

Symptoms like muscle out-of-control or bodily pain could occur.

And according to the strategy notes, this symptom would not be very comfortable.

Therefore, Zong Shen chose to consume the Power Fruit during this time period.

He sat upright in his original position and took out the [Special-Level Power Fruit].

It was about the size of a coconut.

The peel was very hard, feeling like the shell of a mangosteen.

Once taken out, the air was filled with a rich fruity aroma.

"Gulp..."

Zong Shen couldn’t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

The aroma of the Power Fruit was indeed overwhelming.

The longer it was exposed, the richer the fragrance, with a sweet and sour taste similar to grapes.

It made him involuntarily react with swallowing.

"It smells so good!"

"But how should this thing be eaten?"

"Directly gnaw on the peel?"

Zong Shen felt a bit uncertain.

Faced with such a novel ’fruit’, he was troubled over how to eat it.

His knowledge and common sense told him that the hard outer shell should not be eaten.

But he dared not rashly cut open the fruit.

If the effect were compromised, wouldn’t it be a huge loss?

After all, a growth involving 50 points in Strength Attribute required more caution.

"Better consult the strategy!"

Zong Shen decided to inquire with the strategy, a small question won’t err on the side of caution.

"How should this Power Fruit be consumed?"

"Can its outer shell be eaten?"

(The shell is bitter, it’s best not to eat, of course, if you’re worried, swallowing it won’t kill you, at most, it will leave you constipated for a few days

Slice the fruit open, inside you’ll find a dark red circular flesh the size of an apple, consuming it grants a Strength Attribute gain)

Seeing the strategy’s advice, Zong Shen felt relieved.

Ignoring the strategy’s banter, he pulled out the [Acid-Eroded Shadow Dagger] and began cutting along the fruit’s shell.

Only then did he realize the shell’s impressive thickness.

Inside the coconut-sized fruit, there was indeed only apple-sized flesh.

The flesh was centered, very firm, and complete.

After opening the shell, he immediately scooped out the flesh.

He voraciously devoured the flesh straight away.

The flesh was very sweet but lacked moisture.

For the sake of attributes, Zong Shen didn’t care about savoring it, swallowing it quickly was the key!