Chapter 24: Winning Over the Flower Spirit Elf Clan!

A request…? Well, I actually have something I need your help with.

Su Hao stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

Just say it, big boss—no matter what, our Flower Spirit Elf Clan will exert all our strength to meet your demand!

Hua Yao lifted her head, her pretty face full of seriousness.

She had made up her mind; no matter what Su Hao needed, the Flower Spirit Elves would give their all to accomplish it, even if it caused huge losses, she would hesitate not at all.

If it weren't for Su Hao being here today, everyone present would die!

Compared to our lives, any other losses are insignificant.

Don't be so nervous; it's not anything dangerous.

Seeing Hua Yao's solemn expression, Su Hao couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, instinctively rubbing her head, but quickly realizing it was improper, he hastily withdrew his hand and changed the subject.

It's like this—I heard your Flower Spirit Elf Clan is skilled at planting fruits and vegetables; I happen to have an uninfected plot of land in my territory. Would you be interested in helping me tend it?

According to the original timeline, Da Xiong Mao was at this trade fair, where by repelling Ye Xiu and Ma Tao, he became connected with the Flower Spirit Elf Clan.

In the end, they struck a deal: Da Xiong Mao would protect the Flower Spirit Elves from the depraved beings' persecution, while the Flower Spirit Elves would help Da Xiong Mao cultivate uninfected purple gold bamboo.

Now that Da Xiong Mao has defected to Su Hao, he can no longer guarantee the Flower Spirit Elves' safety.

As a logistical unit, the Flower Spirit Elves' combat ability is insufficient; without becoming combat-type superhumans, surviving the apocalypse seems unlikely.

So Su Hao thought, since he'd already taken in Da Xiong Mao, he might as well take in the Flower Spirit Elves as well.

Coincidentally, the Flower Spirit Elves' abilities are exactly what Su Hao needs.

With their help managing the fields, whether planting purple gold bamboo or crops, it would be a great boon.

Bringing the Flower Spirit Elf Clan under his command would both protect them and let them help Su Hao solve his food problem—a mutually beneficial situation.

Once the water purification device is built, food and water issues will be resolved, and Su Hao won't have to worry about survival supplies.

Our Flower Spirit Elf Clan excels at farming—big boss, where is your territory? We…

At first, Hua Yao didn't catch Su Hao's implication, thinking he just wanted them to help tend the fields, but she quickly realized it and widened her eyes.

Going to the big boss's territory to help him tend the fields—doesn't that mean we could receive his protection?

All right, big boss—tell us where your territory is, and we'll pack up and head over!

After understanding Su Hao's implication, Hua Yao nodded without hesitation.

In the apocalypse, receiving a strong one's protection undoubtedly greatly increases survival odds—especially for a logistical race like the Flower Spirit Elves.

What's more, this strong one is Su Hao—he easily killed three superhumans in a 1v3 situation, a true super boss!

Now that Su Hao has extended an invitation, even a fool wouldn't pass up this chance.

This is evident from the envious looks of the people around.

They really want to say, 'Big boss, we can farm too—why not take us in as well!'

But they also know that even if they swung their hoes until they smoked, they still couldn't compare to the Flower Spirit Elves in farming.

The Flower Spirit Elf Clan's racial talent can affect plant growth.

On the same plot of land, the Flower Spirit Elves can manage the crops better, extend the plants' maturation cycles, and yield richer harvests—something ordinary people simply cannot match.

After realizing this, the surrounding people merely cast envious glances, but none dared to humiliate themselves.

Of course, the main reason is that they dare not.

Having just witnessed Su Hao instantly slay three superhumans, their hearts were filled with fear.

If Su Hao took the initiative to invite them, they would agree without hesitation; but if he didn't speak, they wouldn't dare to interject.

Ignoring the envious gazes around, those lacking any sense of crisis who keep shirking responsibility when danger arises—Su Hao could never take a liking to them.

Hmm… I still need to wait a few days until I arrange things on my end, then I'll let you know when to come over.

Su Hao lowered his head, thought for a moment, and dismissed the idea of immediately taking the Flower Spirit Elf Clan away.

If we let the Flower Spirit Elf Clan go now, how to settle them would become a problem.

After all, his shelter is only about a hundred square meters—there's no room for that many people.

Unless we move Hua Yao and their shelter over entirely, the bloodthirsty curse of the Dark Forest would be enough to do them in.

Moreover, before constructing the Withered Ancient Tree, his shelter couldn't affect the surrounding environment—meaning there's currently no clean land around it for planting.

Besides, tomorrow's extreme cold disaster is imminent; moving the Flower Spirit Elves now would clearly be unwise.

So Su Hao plans to build the Withered Ancient Tree first, then bring the Flower Spirit Elves over.

All right, big boss—just let me know when you need us over, and that'll do.

Not being able to immediately cling to Su Hao's thigh left Hua Yao a little disappointed.

But she quickly adjusted her mindset—at least now there's hope of clinging to his thigh; maybe in a few days she can go to the big boss's territory and follow him to live well.

By the way, next, the strange power will affect the climate; you should prepare cold‑protection measures, and if you have a fireplace blueprint, build the fireplace as soon as possible.

As they were leaving, Su Hao looked at the snowflakes drifting down from the sky and reminded everyone.

Although most of these people are melons and cracked dates that Su Hao looks down on.

But the Flower Spirit Elves and dwarves are still somewhat important to Su Hao; the Flower Spirit Elves will be following him, so naturally the more that survive, the better.

The dwarves are also a considerable force; later they may have many intersections, so making nice with them in advance would also be a good choice.

A fireplace…? Big boss, wait a moment!

The Flower Spirit Elves recalled that Su Hao had specially mentioned needing charcoal when trading for the healing potion, and then connected it to this reminder about building a fireplace.

She quickly realized Su Hao must be gathering materials for building a fireplace, and she happened to have on her a special material suitable for that.

So she ran up to Su Hao, took out a red crystal from her bosom, and handed it over.

Big boss, my fireplace is already built; this is extra material I have no use for—consider it a gift for you.

【Fire Crystal Stone】

Effect: A crystal containing pure fire element; it only needs a little energy to continuously emit high heat, making it an excellent material for building fireplaces, stoves, and similar structures.

……

"Then I won't be polite!"

Su Hao smiled slightly, took the fire crystal from Hua Yao's hand, then waved his hand and left the Flower Sprite Tribe.