Chapter 691 Biocement
“This has to start with the origin of Nimir Village. It was once a logging village, and the surrounding hillsides were all covered with dense forests. But half a century ago, the The ancient trees have been cut down, and only Turning to the farming community, since it is located upstream of Mashanbai City, the food and vegetables grown are not worried about the market, and life is not difficult.
But the unscrupulous logging behavior in the past angered nature and caused damage to this land. Curse, desertification is getting worse , the soil's ability to retain moisture is particularly poor. In order to solve this problem, the villagers dug a large number of canals and built a large cow-drawn water tower.
But before the water reaches the fields, it is in the canals. All light leaks.
I heard that there is a creature called Exploding Crayfish in Yilong Lake. The shells they shed during their growth process can be dissolved into a glue-like viscous substance. After blending into the sand, it has very strong adhesive properties. Very strong when dry.
You see, it is this kind of creature. "
Harlanson pointed to a slightly smaller creature in the luminous fish tank.
Isn't this a crayfish?
Not only does it look similar in appearance and color, it also looks like a crayfish. Even the head is similar, the only difference is that the two claws of this thing are bigger.
"Please allow me to interrupt, do you have any crayfish here... Well, the lysate of the crayfish shell is dissolved. The sample can also be in the state after coagulation. "Gavin couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes. He originally came here just for the glowing water, but he didn't expect to get an unexpected harvest.
"Yes, this is the peeled shell of crayfish. As long as it is not dissolved in water, they can be preserved for several years. This is a viscous substance formed after being melted into water. It has strong viscosity. After a little refinement, it can be Create the ultimate glue.
< br>This is what it looks like after it is mixed with sand and solidified. It only takes a small bottle of this substance to combine with several tons of sand to form an excellent water barrier. "Haranson is obviously in Nimir Village. Play a leading role in everything.
Although his professional level is not high, his research spirit as a mage is qualified and he retains a complete set of samples.
Isn’t this special bio-cement?
It’s just that this cement is not gray, but dark red.
"Can I try it out?" Gavin's interest was completely aroused.
He is very aware of the role of cement in modern construction, whether it is paving roads, building bridges or building houses, it plays a huge role.
Although it is more magical to build with magic, turning fossils into mud is also another type of cement with magical properties.
But magic has limitations that make it difficult to popularize on a large scale. If you want to benefit the people and enter thousands of households, let alone ten or eight years, even if you give Gavin a century, he does not have the confidence to do it. to this point.
Having magic does not mean that the technology tree is completely blocked. As far as the people at the bottom are concerned, many things are more practical.
Gavin originally wanted to wait until the right time to make cement. The technology of that thing was not particularly high, but it was relatively energy-consuming.
Who would have thought that before this, I would encounter biocement first.
What needs to be determined now is how effective this biocement is compared to ordinary cement.
"You can experiment as you please. You can get as much of this thing as you want in our village of Nimir." Haranson was also curious about what the other party wanted to do. The mage who was interested in this kind of thing was the one he met himself. The first one.
“Thank you.” Gavin first picked up a piece of sand cement, which was as thick as two fingers, and tried to break it off, but it didn’t move.
Then he took out the War Reaver and beat it several times with small and medium sizes with different strengths. Before he could use all his strength, it was broken.
I don’t know whether this sand-soil cement is harder than cement, but it is definitely qualified as a building material.
“Can this material withstand exposure to the sun, wind, rain, snow, and the ravages of extreme weather?” Gavin continued to ask Haranson about the characteristics of this biocement. It cannot be tested in a short time.
“I have never tried this kind of experiment.” Harlanson was a little confused by Gavin’s question, “I only often use this substance to solve the problem of water leakage in drains, but from what we have learned over the years Judging from the experience of using water canals, it is durable when it is in the water and does not change due to severe cold and heat. It's exposed to water, and I can't give you an accurate answer without testing it."
"I understand, thank you very much for your cooperation, sir. You can continue to talk about the water canal in Nimir Village." Even at the end. Experiments have proven that this biocement can only work in water. For Gavin, its value is also huge.
Don't forget, there is an Asaba River in the valley waiting for him to manage it. With this kind of biological cement and magic, the speed of treatment will be faster than imagined.
"Oh...Okay, okay, where did you just say?" Being interrupted by Gavin, Harlanson's thinking was obviously a little messy. After thinking for a few minutes, he continued, "This method of managing water canals was very successful, and the water was successfully diverted to the fields. However, the good times did not last long, and this incident brought a series of serious consequences.
The reproduction speed of this kind of explosive crayfish is too fast It’s fast, it’s so edible, aquatic plants , animal carcasses, and the seedlings of other aquatic life. In groups, they will even attack fish that are much larger than them.
The most important thing is that they attract fish that like them. They are the electric eels that feed on them.”
Harlanson pointed to the large fish tank in the center of his room. The aquatic creatures in it that looked like large loaches were the ones that could discharge electricity in the water to attack. eel.
"Are these electric eels the reason why the water in our village's canals can glow?" Gao Se's mother frowned, "No, there are electric eels and crayfish in other places. Why haven't I heard that the water there can also glow?" Glowing?”
“When the electric eels first came, the water channels in our village could not glow. Until we introduced a large number of Stark shrubs from outside to control the electric eels, this shrub is very good. of bait, so Some aquatic creatures like it, and electric eels are no exception. However, after they eat it, they have serious side effects. They cannot discharge electricity within seven days. From then on, our water channels began to glow. Among other things, It doesn’t work anywhere, it has to be in the canals of our Nimir Village.” Haranson obviously had no sense of business confidentiality, and he completely shared the secrets of Nimir Village with an unconcealable pride in his expression.
At first, he introduced the explosive crayfish from Yilong Lake to control the water canals. Later, he brought in Stark shrubs to restrain the discharge of electric eels. There were many mistakes and errors, but none of them were the same. method to achieve the current results.
“It’s true that everything is three.” Gavin sighed inwardly.
"What does everything mean?" This is obviously the first time Ms. Gauser has heard of this term.
"A popular view in the outer plane is that the multiverse is composed of three cornerstones. As long as the three cycle cornerstones are gathered together, a unique magical effect will be produced. The water channels here will glow, which is also consistent with the three... The species cycle, the crayfish creates a stable water channel, the electric eels feed on the crayfish to generate electricity, and the Stark bush inhibits the electric eels from spreading electricity, all of which are indispensable," Gavin analyzed.
"My lord is learned, this is the case." The old mage nodded repeatedly on the side.
"How long will it continue to glow after the water from the ditch is put into a container?" Gavin then asked.
“So far, the luminous water in the oldest container should be three years old, and there is no sign of darkening. I think it should be permanent. The electricity has been solidified into the water, so It's like casting a magic constancy." The old mage still gave a relatively conservative answer, which was due to the mage's cautious temperament. "Permanent? Isn't that the same as the eternal flame?" Ms. Gowther shouted excitedly, "Aren't you guarding a gold mine now? Just put the water in the ditch into a glass bottle, Even if you give me fifty gold coins for a bottle, there will be countless people rushing to get it, especially In Susar, after all, the application of the eternal flame is so high, and the recognition of this kind of smokeless lighting is relatively high. There is also a huge demand in metropolises like the Glory City. After all, this kind of thing is permanent. No fire hazard
There is also the shape, but the shape of the bottle is too simple. It would be better to be able to make various animals and decorations. If it can make human statues, it would be even more perfect. When the time comes, it can be used for those Princes and nobles, creating tailor-made services, integrated their own glass statues with lighting.
A work like this would cost a few hundred gold coins to start with. ”
Gowther’s mother does not lack business acumen, but is sometimes limited by the existing thinking mode.
Gavin was able to discover the commercial value of Nimir Village at a glance, purely because of his In another world, I have seen thousands of houses with bright lights. When I was in Varo After seeing a few words about this in my travel notes, I immediately started thinking about it.
Although the Eternal Flame can achieve the same effect, its cost is too high for most people. , far beyond what ordinary people can accept.
The lighting of glassware in Nimir Village will be directly lowered.
Its main production costs will be the cultivation of explosive crayfish and electric eels, and the purchase of glass containers, plus transportation costs. Putting aside the relatively large floating transportation costs, the other costs are converted into one gold coin. Even if it's a dozen or even dozens of gold coins, even if it's shipped to the market, those farmers' families who have been living austerely for a period of time can still get one.
Of course, this refers to the normal market price in the future. In a short period of time, as a rare item, its price should not be too low. For those rich aristocrats and rich people, wait until the market is saturated. Slowly lower the price, let it enter middle-class families, and finally reduce the output.
This process does not include the ancillary values generated, such as the biocement produced by peeling the shells of the exploded crayfish, the edible value of the exploded crayfish and electric eels, etc.
And this matter can be perfectly integrated with the Stark shrub he is promoting. As long as it is proven feasible here, Gavin can immediately start large-scale breeding in other places with aquaculture. Produced and sold all over the world.
After hearing Gowther's mother's suggestion, the old mage Haranson nodded excitedly: "I think so too. You see these glassware, I ordered them from glass merchants all over the country, especially this one from Blister The representative product of the Crystal Dragon Shop in Foot Inn Village is the Crystal Dragon. When it rotates, it emits colorful light. , forming a phantom of a flying dragon. "
The old mage touched a mechanism on the wall, and a curtain above his head slowly rose up, revealing a lifelike crystal flying dragon statue inside, about one meter in size. , it is not caught in the air, but is solidified in the air using magic, and is slowly rotating.
Suddenly colorful lights filled the entire tower, and the phantoms of flying dragons of different sizes, large and small, of different colors were born and destroyed as the crystal flying dragon rotated.
“It’s so beautiful!” Gao Se’s mother looked at the crystal flying dragon infatuatedly, “If such a product had appeared in the Glory City before, I would have bought it without hesitation even if it cost one thousand gold coins. , this thing is a perfect match for the Happy Hall. It will push the atmosphere there to an unprecedented level. Not only is this business done, but it also has huge consequences. There is huge potential that can be tapped, and it can be divided into three markets: high-end, mid-range, and low-end, targeting completely different groups of people.”
Even though we no longer focus on operating Happy Hall, it is still our core business. Okay, when the association comes up, I rush there immediately. This dreamlike feeling is really in line with the atmosphere of the Happy Hall.
Harlanson couldn't help showing a bitter expression at this time and said: "But the ditch is not owned by me alone, but the property of all the villagers in Nimir Village. The villagers have serious differences about this matter, and they are about to use force. The stage..."
"Dad, Dad Harlanson, are you here? Is there anything wrong? Jason said that he saw two strangers coming to our village and entering your tower..."
"No matter who you are or what your purpose is, please don't hurt daddy. Let's discuss it. If you want money, we can find a way to give it to you."
"Dad, tell me, are you okay? If you don't reply, we will rush in."
< br>"Don't mess around, our village There are several young and promising young people inside, serving in the Masembo Guard and the Navy. If you harm the people in our village, they will never let you go. No matter where you go, they will take you. Track it down.”
"Grandpa, Grandpa, are you okay? Reply quickly!"
Outside Haranson's tower, there were quarrels and quarrels, and a crowd gathered, mostly strong men, but Judging from their thick hands and feet, swarthy faces, and fierce looks, they are probably out-and-out farmers, holding either pitchforks or the simplest weapons in their hands.
From their words, it is not difficult to feel that the old mage Harlanson has a high reputation in the local area and is very respected by the local residents. Then again, a man who is willing to solve the problems of the local residents A mage, even if his professional level is lower, it is difficult not to be loved.
The old mage smiled apologetically at Gavin and said: "I think those villagers misunderstood. After all, our place is relatively remote. Everyone who comes in and out is familiar faces, and we don't see many in a year. Zhang Sheng is here, please allow me to go out and comfort him. "
"Understood." Gavin nodded and said, "Let's go out together. Didn't you say that there are differences among the villagers about the sale of glass water lamps? We just happened to gather together. Solved together ”
Gavin now feels that his time is getting less and less. Many things can be simplified, and those that can be handed over to others can be handed over to others. He brought Mrs. Gowther here, of course, not to show off that he came from Varro I found unusual things in my travel notes, but was prepared to leave this business to her.
In the case of relatively limited products, glass lamps will definitely go up the upper-class route and be sold to those nobles and nobles who can afford to spend the money, especially those women who love beauty, and it is even more difficult to refuse a beautiful lamp. , a new lighting tool that no longer needs to be exposed to smoke and fire in the bedroom.
At this point, Ms. Gauser and her escort girls have a sales advantage that others do not have. Whether it is Susal or Glory City, they can easily open up sales, and they can even counterattack Come here, use this unique product to further blend into the local circle of nobles and ladies, and help you collect more useful intelligence.
"This..." Haranson's eyes flickered, and there was unconcealable worry in his expression.
To him, Gavin and Ms. Gowther were strangers who came without warning. Even if they talked happily, he still couldn't figure out their background. Who knew how they acted?
It is common for many evil people to kill people with a knife in order to achieve their own goals.
And outside are not only his fellow villagers, but also his blood relatives, children and grandchildren.
Gavin seemed to see through Haranson's worries and couldn't help but smile: "I'm here to do business, not to cause trouble. Don't worry, I will never use force, but use business." To conquer them, this is Cormyr. If you use the knife, it will be like cutting off your own retreat."
When Haranson thought that this was indeed the case, he still gave Gavin a vaccination and said: "Sir, Many of them are humble farmers who have never left their homeland throughout their lives. We opened this village, so many of them have very little knowledge and stubborn temperament. They have been tortured by the canal issue and cannot make ends meet. If they are too rude and conflicted, please bear with me. Don't be like them."
"I understand, no matter how rough they are, can they still be rougher than those monster tribes?" Gavin responded with a smile. He already had a plan to deal with the villagers outside. .
"Then I'll thank you in advance." The old mage Haranson walked out worriedly. Even after getting Gavin's promise, he still couldn't completely rest assured. After all, Gavin's face was too young. Compared with those middle-aged people, People, young lords and nobles are more impulsive and irritable, more prone to He had witnessed this with his own eyes before committing extreme and reckless behavior. With just a trivial quarrel, the young noble dared to draw his sword and kill someone in public on the streets of Masembo. Afterwards, he only treated the man The young nobleman settled the matter with a large fine.
This world has always been unfair, and these villagers in the backwoods are at the bottom of the entire society.
But he has no choice now, he can only take one step at a time.
(End of this chapter)