Astral Cockroach

All life shares a common trait: a sense of apprehension and awe towards the unknown.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 owned an excellent God-given Seed, was on the verge of advancing to County Master, and its territory was thriving with a bright future ahead. Unwilling to take any risks, it readily handed the crystal stone storage box to Mountain Master Iron Blade, asking it to sink it into the Brocade River on the way back.

It even specifically instructed that it should be sunk near the Black and White Cockroach tribe. If anything went wrong, it would be the Black and White Cockroach tribe's problem.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 also took out a large amount of Origin Force food to warmly entertain the two guests.

After half a day, the color of the prepared amber fruit juice turned yellow and became viscous due to evaporation.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 instructed, "Star Fruit, go find some stones that are about the same size as the Hanging榕 fruit."

"Okay."

Star Fruit immediately took action, quickly found the stones, picked up an empty bamboo tube, and began to demonstrate.

It poured a small amount of the prepared amber fruit juice into the empty bamboo tube, spread a thin layer at the bottom, and carefully placed the stones.

Then, it poured another layer of amber fruit juice on top and placed another layer of stones.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 instructed Banbu, "The movements must be delicate and careful. Remember not to leave gaps, otherwise the stored fruit may spoil."

"Once the amber fruit juice solidifies and dries, even if it's done, the bamboo tube can be kept, which is also a good protective shell. Remember to send it to the top of the high mountain as soon as possible. Low temperature is fine, but remember not to freeze it, otherwise the fruit will be damaged."

"The Hanging榕 fruit is small. I'm casting it according to the specification of 5 fruits per layer, 5 layers per tube, which is 25 fruits. The selling price to the caravan is 300 spirit stones per tube. The caravan can sell it for 350 to 400 Origin Stones per tube."

Mountain Master Iron Blade's antennae twitched involuntarily upon hearing this, and it subconsciously looked at the Hanging榕 God-given Seed at the foot of the mountain, unable to conceal its envy.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 continued, "Banbu, the bamboo fruit is definitely bigger than the Hanging榕 fruit. You should pack 3 layers per tube, 3 fruits per layer, which should be about right. Decide on the specific number yourself, but remember not to pack too much."

In fact, Banbu had already understood, but out of courtesy, he listened patiently. In any case, the other party had good intentions and was not at all secretive. He said gratefully, "Understood, thank you, Mountain Master Hanging榕."

Mountain Master Iron Blade also said gratefully, "Mountain Master Hanging榕, our Iron Blade Mountain Range and Brocade Screen Mountain Range are always troubling your Sheep Hoof Mountain Range. We're really sorry."

"We are of the same race and should help each other. You are too polite." Mountain Master Hanging榕 asked, "Banbu, how many bamboo fruits did your Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed produce this year?"

Banbu said, "72 bamboo poles, two fruits per pole, totaling 144 bamboo fruits."

"That's too few." Mountain Master Hanging榕 asked, "How many do you estimate you can produce next year?"

Banbu said, "Next year, I will advance to Senior Warrior. If there are no accidents, there will be 512 more bamboo poles, and the yield can reach 1168 fruits. The quality will also improve and is expected to reach upper-middle quality."

"According to my understanding of God-given Seeds, your annual income is fixed before you grow into a Mountain Master." Mountain Master Hanging榕 calculated silently, moving its antennae, and said, "It's still a good income, more than enough to supply the growth needs of a Senior Warrior."

Mountain Master Iron Blade said with emotion, "Yes, even a God-given Seed of lower quality yields a wealth that we warriors without God-given Seeds cannot match."

Banbu immediately said, "Mountain Master Iron Blade, don't worry, I will help the warriors of the Iron Blade Mountain Range grow. I will help you advance to County Master."

"I'm old, I can't do it anymore, Banbu…" Mountain Master Iron Blade shook its antennae vigorously.

"Banbu, you must also listen to my advice." Mountain Master Hanging榕 said solemnly, "You possess a God-given Seed and can help the warriors of the same mountain range. You come from the Iron Blade Mountain Range and can also help the warriors of the Iron Blade Mountain Range. However, there is an important prerequisite: you must prioritize your own growth!"

Mountain Master Iron Blade echoed, "This is not selfishness, this is for the development of the race, a long-term consideration. Advancing to Mountain Master grants a lifespan of about 150 years, which is not long; advancing to County Master grants a lifespan of 300 to 500 years, which is considered to have the foundation to protect the tribe."

Mountain Master Hanging榕 took over the conversation and said, "In the World of Myriad Races, there are over ten thousand large and small insect tribes. Every century, new tribes decline and disappear, and every century, new tribes are born. Cockroach Kings have lifespans of up to 800 to 1000 years, and they are the mainstay of maintaining the long-term prosperity of a tribe."

"The God-given Seed is the blessing of the Natural True God to a certain warrior, and also a blessing to a tribe. Warriors who possess a God-given Seed should first understand that they bear the responsibility of strengthening the race."

Mountain Master Iron Blade emphasized, "If you die of old age, your God-given Seed will die with you. Therefore, you should first consider yourself and grow as much as possible, grow into a Cockroach King."

Mountain Master Hanging榕 said, "Cockroach King is too distant, too difficult. Even County Master Crimsonscale is not sure of successfully advancing to Cockroach King. Banbu, you must consider the present and get through the Senior Warrior stage as soon as possible and advance to Mountain Master."

Mountain Master Iron Blade said, "That's right, don't be anxious, take it step by step, grow step by step."

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"I understand!" Banbu felt a little uncomfortable.

Although it recognized its identity as a "Crimson Cockroach Tribe warrior" and identified with this race, it had never considered the responsibility of revitalizing the race.

Unable to get rid of the selfish nature of humans, Banbu had always been thinking about how to accumulate wealth, grow quickly, advance to Cockroach King, break through the life shackles of Origin Force creatures, become a cosmic lifeform, leave this planet, and enter the starry sky to unravel the various doubts suppressed in its heart.

Banbu didn't want to continue thinking deeply about this issue, shook its head, and asked, "Mountain Master Hanging榕, the fruits condensed by the Hanging榕 God-given Seed have a strengthening effect related to water, which perfectly matches the Iridescent Cockroach tribe. Are the Hanging榕 fruits produced each year sold to the Cockroach Flower Kingdom?"

Mountain Master Hanging榕 was angered upon hearing this and said, "Of course, but the Black and White Cockroach tribe is hateful. They don't allow me to pass through their territory to trade with the Iridescent Cockroach tribe, nor do they allow the Iridescent Cockroach tribe to come and trade with me. They block the middle position, buy from me at a low price, and resell it to the Iridescent Cockroach tribe at a high price."

Mountain Master Iron Blade was immediately filled with righteous indignation and angrily rebuked, "Shameless! Hateful!"

"Alas… In fact, the Iridescent Cockroach tribe and the Black and White Cockroach tribe are originally one family. They collude to deliberately cheat me." Mountain Master Hanging榕 sighed helplessly, adjusted its mood, and said:

"However, there are also advantages to trading with the Black and White Cockroach tribe. The price they offer is the same as the caravan, 300 Origin Stones for a group of 25. The territories of the two tribes are close to each other, so they can be picked and sold on the spot, saving the cost and complicated procedures of preserving amber fruit, saving trouble, and saving the cost of 1 Origin Stone."

Banbu and Mountain Master Iron Blade both fell into deep thought.

Mountain Master Hanging榕 added, "Therefore, Banbu, you must be flexible in your dealings with the Black and White Cockroach tribe. It's best not to ruin the relationship."