I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 433

Chapter 433: Anytime, Anywhere, Free Trade!

At the dock of the Diwutith Empire in Grandis, Xiao Mo and I sat together in a nearby tea house, watching as the lizardmen moved goods containing “Hami Melon Coconuts” and “Heavenly Fruits” into a small cart outside.

Hami Melon Coconuts have become regulars at the Shangjing Cat Café. Their greatest features are their long shelf life and good taste, they generally don’t spoil even if left for months.

Originally, these fruits are fully enclosed with a hard outer shell and protective membranes inside, so they rarely go bad unless there’s noticeable damage.

Additionally, making drinks with Hami Melon Coconuts is very convenient. They themselves are a type of “syrup,” so we don’t need to add extra sugar for sweetness, and there’s no risk of obesity.

I remember a video blogger once suspected that the “Kirara” from the café contained a lot of sugar, which was unhealthy, and even paid to test the sugar content of this drink. The result showed it had very low sugar content and no sweeteners, which amazed the entire video’s live chat.

As for the “Heavenly Fruit,” it’s a fruit from the Grandis world that is very similar to a coconut. Its real name is “Heavenly Vine,” a type of vine plant that only grows in deserts. It’s somewhat similar to Earth’s desert plants that store water, but this plant stores water and nutrients in its fruit, buried deep in the sand. It’s like a combination of “coconut” and “sweet potato.”

The name “Heavenly Fruit” comes from the fact that in the desert, it’s essentially a life-saving plant. Deserts are so dry that sometimes it’s hard to find a water source even after traveling for days, but if you find a Heavenly Vine, congratulations, you’ve not only found a water source but also a bunch of “gourds” to hold water. The juice inside these gourds is sweeter than spring water, making it feel like you’ve arrived in heaven for travelers suffering in the desert.

So, imagine a parched traveler in the desert finds a Heavenly Vine and digs down following the vine to uncover a huge Heavenly Fruit. His joy would be akin to finding a bottle of ice-cold Coca-Cola.

Moreover, this ‘Heavenly Fruit’ is even more impressive compared to the Hami Melon Coconuts from Lizardmen’s ‘Maha Island.’ It has a shelf life of up to a year, and in the context of this other world, that’s a year of their time, which roughly translates to about a year and a half on Earth.

Many small animals in this other world have the habit of storing Heavenly Fruits. For instance, desert bad cats and desert mice search for these fruits to stash in their burrows. After drinking the water inside, the fruit finds suitable soil in these animals’ nests, takes root, and continues its life cycle.

For me, the taste of the ‘Heavenly Fruit’ is also exceptionally sweet, both quenching thirst and uplifting the mood like chocolate. Its flavor is reminiscent of pomegranate—the kind with translucent, red crystal-like seeds—but it’s somewhat milder. It’s really addictive when used to make drinks, especially in such hot summer weather.

“The fruits that have recently ripened are all here.”

After unloading the cargo from the ship onto the cart, Nida’s father said to the man on the dock responsible for loading. “May I ask you something?”

The man, while counting the goods, nodded. “Sure, go ahead.”

“It’s just… these fruits, they are everywhere in our place, many of them, and not very valuable. Previously, when I took them to Stan City, no one was really interested in buying them.”

Nida’s father seemed quite hesitant. “It’s just… the price you’ve offered makes us… panic a little. Is something wrong with my daughter?”

The man, understanding the lizardman’s concern, replied. “Don’t worry, Diwutith is not a place of scheming and intrigue. Under the leadership of Queen Diwu, we all act with integrity. If you have any doubts, you can visit our grand library. Your daughter works there as an administrator and receives a monthly salary. She has absolute personal freedom, and we don’t force her to do anything. There is no need for that.”

“So…”

Nida’s father glanced curiously towards the library. “What exactly is it that you want…?”

“The climate on Maha Island is perfect for growing these kinds of fruit trees. As you mentioned, these fruits are abundant on the island and grow very well. Moreover, the island is remote, which helps the Heavenly Fruit retain its most authentic flavor. This is exactly what we need.”

“You’re indeed overthinking this. Also, I can let you in on a little secret: this price was set directly by Lady Momo. We have no need to deceive you, and we wouldn’t dare to.”

“Lady Momo?”

Hearing this, Nida’s father showed a look of realization. “Oh, I see now… Sorry for the trouble.”

“It’s no problem. After you return, if you have time, you might encourage the islanders to grow more of these fruits, especially the Heavenly Fruit. We may have a high demand in the future, as it’s a crop that bears fruit year-round. If you can supply it all year, it should have a great… positive impact on the island’s economy.”

“……”

“Earlier, Su Yunjin also asked me what fruits are used in this drink.”

Watching the port workers and staff transport the two large carts of fruit to the palace, Xiao Mo grabbed my hand and continued to rub my fingers, as if admiring a piece of art, and said. “I told him it’s fruit from another world.”

“Did they notice that the juice in our drinks isn’t from this world?”

I asked curiously. “So what did Su Yunjin say in the end?”

“He said it’s exactly the same style as how you usually speak.”

“Is that all?”

“That’s all.”

Xiao Mo said nonchalantly, “Anyway, it’s not a particularly serious issue. It’s like some restaurants’ ‘secret recipes’—initially, many people are curious about the recipe, which is normal. With so many video creators sending samples for testing, with testing costs in the tens of thousands, no problems were found. Instead, it brought us a lot of traffic.”

Saying this, Xiao Mo gestured towards the palace: “Also, the watermelons we imported from Earth have become a sensation in Diwutith. Recently, many diplomatic envoys have come to investigate this fruit.”

“Ahaha…”

I took a sip of tea. “It seems that people from both worlds are quite similar. Watermelons from Earth are selling out here, and the Heavenly Fruit from here is also selling like crazy on Earth.”

“We’re planning to bring some things from Earth to slightly boost Diwutith’s reputation worldwide and make a bit of profit.”

Xiao Mo took a gold coin out of her skirt pocket and spun it on the table.

“When we’ve made enough money, we’ll follow Gabriel’s plan and launch a few super-large magical satellites into the sky. That way, we can skip the step of laying network cables and achieve unlimited network communication throughout Grandis.”

“……”

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