In this world, a multitude of individuals regard the profession of a farmer as one of the most menial and demeaning occupations, a pursuit deemed fit only for bumpkins. This perception has given rise to a particular issue. Those who possess the potential to become members of the Bronze or Silver class often refrain from squandering their time on advancing their skills as farmers.

  The highest attainable level for a farmer is level 60. In practical terms, an average farmer will typically remain stagnant at level 30 throughout their lifetime, as they fail to pass the requisite trials. Conversely, those who have successfully completed the Bronze Trials often harbor overly ambitious aspirations and tend to overlook the significance of the farming profession, ultimately choosing to abandon it altogether.

  Through a ten-day period of amassing task experience, by undertaking a combination of fourth-rank and third-rank tasks, Kenley had managed to elevate his farming profession to its maximum level.(In reality, for a farmer to reach the maximum level, it is estimated that it would take no fewer than thirty to forty years of dedicated effort.)

  Consequently, Kenley harbored the suspicion that he might very well be the sole individual in this world to have fully mastered the farming profession.

  The skill tree for farmers is divided into six distinct layers. The uppermost layer contains a single skill, namely the “God of Abundance.“ The skills in the first three layers are relatively straightforward, encompassing the unlocking of abilities such as sowing, animal husbandry, fertilization, and plowing. Each of these skills requires the expenditure of four skill points to be fully upgraded, much like the process of mastering swordsmanship.

  For life occupations, only one skill point is awarded for each level of advancement. Upon reaching the sixtieth level, a total of 60 skill points are accumulated.

  The six layers of the skill tree are as follows:

  Layer One:

  [Sowing]: Enables the cultivation of crops. Upon achieving the master level, the sowing speed is doubled.(Crops can be planted even without the farmer profession, although the yield is significantly reduced.)

  [Animal Husbandry]: Permits the rearing of cattle, sheep, horses, and other livestock. At the master level, the mortality rate of the livestock is halved.(Livestock can be raised without the farmer profession, but the mortality rate is notably high.)

  [Plowing]: Allows for the tilling and preparation of the soil. When the master level is reached, the plowing speed is doubled.

  [Aquaculture]: Facilitates the cultivation of fish, algae, and other aquatic organisms. At the master level, the mortality rate is reduced by half.

  Layer Two:(These activities can be carried out without a specific profession, but the returns are minimal.)

  [Fertilization]: Unlocks secret formula fertilizers, which accelerate the growth of crops. Upon attaining the master level, the growth rate is doubled.

  [Feeding]: Unlocks secret formula feeds, which expedite the growth of livestock and aquatic products. At the master level, the growth rate is doubled.

  [Irrigation]: Permits the irrigation of farmland, enhancing the soil's fertility. When the master level is achieved, the crop yield increases by 20%.

  [Harvesting]: Enables the collection of crops, livestock, and aquatic products. At the master level, the harvesting speed is doubled.

  Layer Three:

  [Pest Control]: Unlocks a secret formula insecticide, safeguarding crops from pest infestations. Upon reaching the master level, the pest damage rate is reduced by 40%.

  [Disease Prevention]: Unlocks a secret formula veterinary medicine, protecting livestock and aquatic products from diseases. At the master level, the mortality rate is decreased by 40%.(Note: This does not stack with the animal husbandry skill; instead, it further reduces the mortality rate by 40% on the existing basis.)

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  [Weed Control]: Unlocks a secret formula herbicide, preventing crops from being harmed by weeds. When the master level is attained, the incidence of weeds decreases by 60%.

  It is important to note that the most significant aspects are yet to come. In fact, the skills in the first three layers can be developed by ordinary farmers through decades of arduous practice. In contrast, the fourth and fifth layers represent exclusive privileges reserved for members of the Bronze class.

  Layer Four:

  [Cold Tolerance]: Allows for the cultivation of crops in cold environments. At the master level, it enables the planting of crops in the vast majority of cold environments.

  [Heat Tolerance]: Permits the cultivation of crops in hot and arid environments. When the master level is reached, it allows for the planting of crops in most hot and arid environments.

  Layer Five:

  [Divine Farmer]: For all agricultural plantings, upon achieving the master level, the growth rate is doubled (stackable with the fertilization effect).

  [Divine Livestock]: For all livestock and aquatic products, at the master level, the growth rate is doubled (stackable with the feeding effect).

  Layer Six:

  [God of Abundance]: As previously mentioned, further elaboration on this skill will be omitted here.

  At level 60, Kenley was able to activate all the farmer skills precisely. As a result, he was fully confident that he could participate in the upcoming Grain King Competition within a quarter.

  Initially, Kenley had not paid much heed to the farmer skills. However, upon examining them, he couldn't help but be astonished. The skills were clearly modeled after those in a game, and it seemed almost unreasonable.

  Moreover, the territory system had been activated within his system panel.

  [Territory: Deshalin Town]

  [Lord: Kenley]

  [Prosperity: 412 points](Note: Prosperity is closely linked to taxation, population, commerce, and other factors. A prosperity level below 100 indicates a village, below 500 represents a town, below 1000 signifies a small city, below 1500 denotes a medium-sized city, and below 2000 indicates a large city. The maximum prosperity level is 3000 points, and the town's level can be continuously upgraded with effective management.)

  [Agriculture: Beginner Level]

  [Animal Husbandry: Beginner Level]

  [Commerce: Basic Level]

  [Military: Basic Level](The basic level is lower than the beginner level.)

  Kenley recognized that he could leverage agriculture to drive the advancement of other industries within his territory. Among these, his primary concern was the military aspect, as it would play a crucial role in his future endeavors of leading troops into battle.

  When the Duke required capable individuals to assist in combat, if Kenley possessed an elite military force, he would have the opportunity to lead his troops, earn merits, and be promoted in rank, thereby steadily enhancing his status.

  Within the territory system, there is a dedicated section for military affairs, which displays information such as the armory, stables, the number of soldiers, and their loyalty.

  However, upgrading any of these aspects necessitates a significant financial investment...

  For instance, to train a Bronze warrior or knight, one not only needs to provide them with high-quality equipment but also devise a means to ensure their successful passage through the final gate of the Bronze Trials.

  In this world, there exists a particular group of adventurers who make a living by offering such services. They deliberately refrain from passing through the final gate of the Bronze Trials themselves but instead continuously accept team-based tasks for the Bronze Trials to assist others in crossing the gate.

  Naturally, this entails certain costs.

  Based on Kenley's calculations, he believed that he could maximize the productivity of the five thousand mu of farmland to yield the equivalent of ten thousand mu of grain. However, when it came to selling the grain, it was essential to adopt appropriate strategies. As the quantity of grain produced increased, the market price would inevitably decline. Therefore, the assistance of an experienced merchant in conducting the necessary calculations was of utmost importance.

  Gazing upon the expansive expanse of fertile farmland before him, Kenley narrowed his eyes, raised his hands aloft, and began to chant an incantation.

  Fulin and the other farmers who had accompanied him stared in amazement, their eyes wide with wonder.

  A powerful force, reminiscent of a tempestuous surge, swept forward. In less than three minutes, Kenley had successfully plowed an area of five hundred mu of fertile farmland. This was the master-level soil-tilling technique, and when combined with the doubled plowing speed granted by his farmer profession, he effortlessly completed the task.

  Subsequently, Kenley instructed the farmers to retrieve the seeds and then scattered them into the air. In a matter of seconds, all the seeds landed neatly and precisely in the pre-prepared soil pits, with the entire process taking less than ten seconds.

  Next, he turned over the soil to cover the seeds and immediately cast the Rain Summoning spell. This time, instead of a torrential downpour, a gentle drizzle fell upon the land.

  Following his previous experiment in the city, Kenley had gradually mastered the technique of controlling the intensity of the rainfall.

  This series of actions left the native farmers utterly stunned. It was the first time they had witnessed a magician personally engaging in agricultural activities, and the efficiency was truly remarkable!