The Game of Global Mining-Chapter 301 - 266: Mother of Fertility, Grandmaster Breakthrough

While Chun was indulging in his fantasies, he suddenly remembered that Old Whale was coming!

Originally, Old Whale following the Mermaids to "surrender" to Silver City was an unintended setup, which immediately let Fafnir know that the Whale and I were no longer connected. Now, if Old Whale shows up near Fafnir's ship and the battle gets intense, if Fafnir suddenly teleports and sees Old Whale, then won't my setup be undone?

No, I need to dive and signal Old Whale to keep its distance!

But now I'm on a big ship, and I'm the only driver; using a Holy Artifact Rope to tie myself and dive to signal is way too inconvenient—

But that's not right! Different times, different concerns; previously, I was worried about Fafnir gifting the overdue Black Flag Order, so I had to hold back to avoid being completely exploited. And indeed, I did hold back by drifting away from Evil Spirit Island.

But now, if she really sees Old Whale and realizes it's gotten stronger, her attitude will only improve!

She might even give me more power to conspire on more things together, and maybe an engagement is not impossible? After all, the Black Iron City Honor Social Guide she gave clearly pushes me down the noble path, aiming to grant me a status matching hers - could this be a precursor to engagement?

Thinking about this, Chun quickly calmed down.

No matter if she comes or not, whether she sees the Whale or not, there are benefits either way, let it be.

Just at that moment:

— System Notification: Congratulations! You've shared your clone's Grandmaster-level Rune Technique through Soul Link, you have achieved: Mana +4, Life +4. Additional Achievements: Spirit +3, Wisdom +3…

Holy Shit, finally a Grandmaster! No, this Grandmaster came faster than expected, less than two hours to achieve it!

Chun immediately switched to a small account to check, seeing even more:

— System Notification: Your Possessed Earth Spirit Earth Lotus used Divine Artifact material 'Eye of Dibilon' to greatly enhance the Earth Rune, Flame Rune. Used Divine Artifact material 'Cold Ice Giant Dragon's Horn' to greatly enhance the Flowing Water Rune, used 'Storm Lord's Eye' to greatly enhance the Clear Wind Rune, successfully upgraded the Rune language to 'Fertility', your Rune Technique upgraded to Grandmaster-level… additional achievement rewards:… Mother of Fertility.

— Mother of Fertility: Boosts base attributes by 50%, comprehensively improves user status recovery speed, enhances the growth speed of crops. Possessed Earth Spirit Earth Lotus has acquired the ability 'Fruit'.

— System Notification: Your Possessed Earth Spirit Earth Lotus has gained the blessing of 'Mother of Fertility', its power has greatly advanced.

…

Turns out it's from using Divine Artifact materials to enhance several Fertility Runes!

The floating materials now lacked their previous luster and power, but my arm adorned with Fertility looks as if it's... wrapped in a glorious multicolored light orb!

Earth Lotus excitedly proclaimed, "Father, I've advanced to Grandmaster! And I've elevated Fertility to Mother of Fertility, I can produce fruit now!"

Chun was startled, "Fruit means it can be eaten?"

Earth Lotus sighed, "Yes, I feel like I've suddenly become a mother. I give the fruit to the children, and with 'Heart of the Blood Demon Lord' to carve the Master-level Rune language 'Irrigation', they will surely become stronger."

Chun struggled to accept, "Fruit means becoming a mother?"

"Indeed, Mother of Fertility lets me absorb much more energy than before, the excess energy becomes fruit..."

While speaking, Chun's palm opened, a vein-like purple stream of light gushed out, forming the shape of a plant with four small, light balls the size of dumplings hanging from it in red, yellow, blue, and white. Clearly, these four colors represent the excess energy of four elements.

Chun was compelled to ask, 'Can I eat them?' But felt it might be an ethical dilemma…

Chun could only ask, "So, we can raise four children now?"

Earth Lotus replied, "Yes, let's go now."

"Alright!"

Just then, the Supply Officer appeared, marveling, "It's hard to describe you with mere great wisdom, sir, you don't need to bother going out; I'll arrange for the four children to come here. It's inconvenient to carve Runes outside."

Chun was surprised at this careful Bull, "Sure, also tell the remaining children not to rush."

The Supply Officer commented, "The remaining children might be the truly fortunate ones; after all, I'm also curious if the children can bear the Grandmaster-level Rune power!"

Chun was taken aback, "There's a risk in this?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The Supply Officer said, "For Master-level, there's still a risk, so usually Runes aren't carved onto children. But I'm not sure about Grandmaster-level."

Isn't this just using kids for experimentation? I can't do this!

Chun immediately advised, "Don't rush to call the children down! What if I practice divine-level Rune Technique? Will that have risks?"

The Supply Officer was astounded, "Perhaps only Earth Mother can perform divine-level, I don't know the effects of divine-level, but surely the risks are minimal."

Chun resolved, "Alright, let's talk once I advance to divine-level. But you can help spread the news of my advancement to Grandmaster…"

First, establish my reputation, let all the factions have a grasp! Maybe when I reach divine-level, the children won't need to be sent out to act, they will willingly join!

The Supply Officer affirmed, "Understood! But advancing to divine-level requires significant practice as a Grandmaster, you can select people here for training, they're at least Expert-level Miners, and even the strongest Bulls, just train freely!"

Numerous Miners eagerly volunteered and exhibited their explosive beef, "Sir, please use Grandmaster-level Rune Technique to imprint new Runes on me!"