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Gu Hong wakes up in a fantasy world with a Hearthstone system, granting him the power to summon legendary heroes like Anduin, Jaina, and Rexxar. But when his plans for conquest hit a snag, he stumbles upon an unexpected truth: this system isn’t just for combat—it’s a game-changer for farming!
Agriculture? Druids who accelerate crop growth.
Commerce? Mushroom Brewers, Trogg Beastmasters, and enterprising merchants.
Crafting? Swordsmiths, Armorers, and even Drakonid blacksmiths.
Magic gear? Alchemists, Enchanters, Jewelcrafters, and Scribes at your service.
Culture? A romance novel-savvy bookseller to spice things up.
He finally realizes: farming is the ultimate strategy to unlock the Hearthstone system’s true potential.

Lord of Farming in Hearthstone

In Lane Duchy, nearly all nobles relied on slaves to manage their estates. Poor living conditions and lack of healthcare led to staggeringly high mortality rates, forcing nobles to restock constantly—a lucrative business for slavers.

Slaves in Yorn's markets fell into two categories:

Southern slaves: Bred from birth, brainwashed into obedience. Weak and malnourished, they fetched 8 gold (male), 5.5 gold (female), 3.5 gold (child).Northern slaves: War captives from Northwest Sunflower Principality,stronger but rebellious. Priced at 10 gold (male), 6 gold (female), 4 gold (child).

Sean stood in Slave House, the largest slave emporium, as Henry hovered behind. Windsor had left to coordinate mercenaries. The stench of filth and despair emanated from iron cages housing emaciated, tattooed prisoners.

"Baron Well, repeat the prices—I was distracted," Sean said to Sebastian Well, a nouveau riche slaver-turned-noble.

"Northern males: 10 gold. Southern males: 8 gold. Discounts are rare, but for 您… 1 silver off per slave." Sebastian bowed obsequiously.

Henry interjected: "I've bought from Well for years, Your Highness. Southern slaves are easier to manage."

Sean studied the prisoners. Malnourished but resilient. "We'll take Northern slaves. Offer freedom to 10% annually who perform well."

Henry protested: "That's costly! 30 freed slaves a year—"

"Freedmen pay taxes, Henry. Their productivity will outweigh the loss." Sean turned to Sebastian. "Finalize the contract. I'll be at the Magic Guild."

In the carriage, Sean sighed. Slavery is necessary for now, but I'll abolish it. He recalled the demographic dividend of previous lives.—educated, motivated workers outperformed slaves tenfold. First, rebuild Riverside. Then, introduce literacy and farming reforms.

Chapter 43: Purchasing Slaves