Astral Cockroach

In recent decades, treasure hunting on the Dragon Bamboo Continent has drawn away much of the labor force from Lizhu Peak, slightly delaying the progress of developing the bamboo sea. In terms of bamboo species cultivation, they have abandoned other unimportant bamboo species and focused on four: Dragon Bamboo, Ma Bamboo, Buddha's Belly Bamboo, and Sacred Sound Bamboo.

Each generation's selection and replacement has brought improvements, but they have been very small, far from producing derivative species through qualitative change.

Banbu judged that there were two possibilities for the appearance of this super-quality Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species: gradual natural evolution over a long period in a special geographical and climatic environment; or accidental birth due to environmental mutation and gene mutation.

How it came to be? That's not the most important thing.

What's important is that, based on Lizhu Peak's current model of cultivating bamboo species step by step, unless there is an extremely lucky accidental mutation, it would take hundreds or thousands of years to cultivate a super-quality Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species of this level. Conversely, it can save Lizhu Peak hundreds or thousands of years in cultivating Buddha's Belly Bamboo species.

More importantly, this Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species is already a qualitative change compared to the original species. It is 100% certain that it can trigger the "Star God's Gift" in the sky, and obtain another "Sacred Bamboo God's Gift Seed" and "Thunder Bamboo God's Gift Seed," and the quality will be even higher.

Yinshan Peak has a long tradition and cannot possibly be unaware of the secret of the "Star God's Gift" in the sky. This super-quality Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species has been transplanted to Yinshan Peak for many years and has grown to a considerable scale, which actually explains many things.

Judging from the last time the Saber Mantis Tribe dealt with the wreckage of the spaceship, whenever they obtain an unknown or semi-understood good thing, they will not rush to sell it. They will definitely try to figure out its specific function and value first, and then wait for a good price.

It is conceivable that Yinshan Peak must have inquired everywhere through various channels and roughly understood the value of the Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species to Lizhu Peak, and then contacted Banbu.

Banbu didn't find any great bargains when treasure hunting in the Orchid Mountains. This transaction of the Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species is at most mutually beneficial, and there is still no possibility of taking advantage.

All of this is directed behind the scenes by the Yunshan Mantis King. This is its wisdom, and also the most hateful part.

… …

Banbu asked, "Yinshan County Princess, may I take a sample of a bamboo branch?"

The Yinshan County Princess thought carefully and replied, "Please!"

Banbu carefully cut off a section of bamboo branch, used his metal ability to metalize the soil and stone, and sealed it up.

The Yinshan County Princess waved her antennae again, signaling, "County Princess Banbu, please!"

One glance, allowing you to collect a little sample is about enough. Next is the trade negotiation.

The Yinshan County Princess led the way back to the Yunshan tree.

The Yunshan Mantis King asked, "County Princess Banbu, how is it?"

Banbu said, "Pretty good."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "If I'm not mistaken, Sacred Bamboo is obtained by hybridizing Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Sacred Sound Bamboo, right?"

Banbu said, "That's about right."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "That means a better quality, perhaps even a 'God-grade' Sacred Bamboo God's Gift Seed."

Banbu said, "Theoretically, that's how it is. In reality, whether it can be achieved depends on fate. As for God-grade, the probability is extremely low, the chance is渺茫, don't think too much about it."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "Buddha's Belly Bamboo can also be hybridized with Thunder Sound Bamboo, and what you get should be the Thunder Bamboo species that your Lizhu Peak sells to the outside world."

Banbu said, "That's about right."

The Yunshan Mantis King asked, "What's missing?"

Banbu said, "This involves the core technology of bamboo breeding, I can't say."

The Yunshan Mantis King asked, "County Princess Banbu, what do you think is a suitable exchange for this Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species?"

Banbu said, "You can pay a sum of primal stones, a one-time buyout."

The Yunshan Mantis King tilted its triangular head, stared at Banbu, and slowly said, "Yunshan County, or rather, the entire Saber Mantis Tribe, is not very short of primal stones at the moment. In my opinion, a primal stone buyout is out of the question."

Without asking the amount, it directly rejected the primal stone transaction. As expected, it didn't intend to let go easily.

Banbu simply remained silent, waiting for the other party to make an offer, and then bargain.

Seeing that Banbu didn't speak, the Yunshan Mantis King didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "For the God's Gift Seed that is cultivated, regardless of whether it is 'God-grade' or not, Yunshan County will occupy half of the annual output. In addition, Lizhu Peak will provide Yunshan County with 5,000 ordinary Sacred Bamboo seeds every year."

So black-hearted?

A lion opening its mouth with no upper limit.

How to bargain?

Banbu had the urge to turn around and leave immediately.

"Yunshan Mantis King, you may not know that cultivating Sacred Bamboo requires three bamboo species, and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is only the least important one."

The Yunshan Mantis King noticed that Banbu was a little annoyed by its offer and softened its tone, saying, "I really don't understand much, and I can't figure out exactly how you Lizhu Peak hybridize to cultivate Sacred Bamboo that can flower and bear fruit every year."

Banbu simply explained, "It requires a crucial core bamboo species, which only our Lizhu Peak currently possesses. The second is Sacred Sound Bamboo, and the third is Buddha's Belly Bamboo."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "Then that means Buddha's Belly Bamboo accounts for about one-third of the effect? In that case, Yunshan County will occupy one-third of the annual output of the God's Gift Seed that is cultivated. This is very fair."

One-third is barely acceptable.

Banbu's mood eased slightly and said, "Our Lizhu Peak has mastered the key bamboo species for hybrid breeding and has mastered complete technology. It should be four shares, with Yunshan County occupying one-fourth."

"In addition, ordinary Sacred Bamboo seeds are related to the future development of Jinping Mountains. In the future, bamboo fruits produced by ordinary Sacred Bamboo destiny seeds will be used as a selling point, imitating Changsheng County, and large-scale trade fairs will be held regularly every year. It is impossible for Sacred Bamboo seeds to be widely circulated."

"One-fourth is not acceptable." The Yunshan Mantis King gently shook its antennae and said, "Your Lizhu Peak obtains the Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species, which can cultivate better quality ordinary Sacred Bamboo and Thunder Bamboo seeds. When the tribe's insect population reaches a certain level, this part of the income is no less than a top-quality God's Gift Seed. Yunshan County can't ignore it, right?"

"That's right." Banbu said, "For this part, our Lizhu Peak can pay a sum of primal stones as compensation. But we will never share Sacred Bamboo seeds."

"Understood, understood. Since that's the case, then we won't force it." The Yunshan Mantis King changed the subject and said, "Then a one-time compensation of 100 million primal stones."

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"… …" Banbu stood up, patted his wing veins, and said, "Yunshan Mantis King, you overestimate the value of this Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species. Our Lizhu Peak can cultivate it ourselves with some time. One hundred million primal stones, no way, goodbye!"

"Young insect, don't be so impatient." The Yunshan Mantis King waved its forelimbs, gestured, and instructed, "Yinshan, how are you entertaining the honored guests? Why don't you put the things out."

"Oh." The Yinshan County Princess hurriedly opened the spider silk bag, took out all the primal force food inside, arranged it, and greeted, "County Princess Banbu, don't worry, let's chat while we eat. Matters of trade are all slowly negotiated."

Negotiate my ass, there's no sincerity at all!

Banbu lay down again, scanned with his mental power, picked out a few of the best quality pine nuts, peeled them slowly, ate them, and said at the same time:

"If you cultivate a brand new Sacred Bamboo God's Gift Seed, your Yunshan County will occupy one-fourth of the share. The others will be compensated in the form of primal stones."

Banbu paused and said, "Or, you can occupy one-third of the share. If a Thunder Bamboo God's Gift Seed is cultivated, this thing strengthens elemental abilities, which is not compatible with either of our races. The annual income limit for bamboo fruit sales to merchants is only two or three hundred thousand primal stones, so there is no need to share the meager income anymore. It will be completely owned by Lizhu Peak. In terms of ordinary bamboo species, we will not compensate for the primal stone price difference."

The Yunshan Mantis King asked, "Is this your trading intention?"

"This is the highest price I am willing to give. Take it or leave it." Banbu reminded, "Changsheng Roach King has passed away. From now on, there will be no more Longevity Peaches on the Myriad Races Continent. The bamboo fruits produced by the existing Sacred Bamboo God's Gift Seed at Lizhu Peak, I plan to raise the price. In the future, when Buddha's Belly Bamboo is promoted to Roach King, there will be another significant price increase."

"Hehe!" The Yunshan Mantis King sneered and said, "When Changsheng Roach King was alive, all the kingdoms and tribes were extremely sought after by Changsheng County. Now that Changsheng Roach King is gone, everything has quickly cooled down, and the so-called friendship has turned into bubbles. Standing on the continent relies on strength, not friendship. Raising prices is a wise choice."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "County Princess Banbu, we can follow your proposal. If a new, better quality Sacred Bamboo God's Gift Seed is cultivated, our Yunshan County will occupy one-third of the share. However, there is a condition: our Yunshan County must participate in the pricing of Sacred Bamboo bamboo fruits."

The Yinshan County Princess asked in a timely manner, "County Princess Banbu, I heard that Buddha's Belly Bamboo has been promoted to County Princess?"

Banbu said, "Just promoted this year."

The Yinshan County Princess asked, "Sacred Bamboo bamboo fruit price increase?"

Banbu said, "The quality of the bamboo fruit has improved a bit, and the life extension effect of each portion has increased by about 3 years. I plan to take this opportunity to raise the price once."

The Yinshan County Princess didn't say much.

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "Changsheng Roach King just left, and an immediate sharp price increase will definitely cause dissatisfaction. Pricing at 600,000 primal stones is reasonable. After a hundred or ten years, the storm will subside, Buddha's Belly Bamboo will be promoted to Roach King, and the price will be raised sharply again."

"Yes, that's what Lizhu Peak is planning." Banbu asked, "Yunshan Mantis King, is the matter settled?"

The Yunshan Mantis King asked, "County Princess Banbu, do you plan to give the cultivated God's Gift Seed to a warrior to gestate a destiny seed? Or directly sow it and become a wild God's Gift Seed?"

Banbu said, "There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods. Yunshan Mantis King, why don't you decide."

The Yunshan Mantis King said, "Bamboo is essentially an herbaceous plant, and it is difficult to grow. There is a high risk of failure in future transformation and evolution. I think it would be more appropriate to choose a high-level or mountain lord-level warrior to gestate into a destiny seed."

Banbu nodded his antennae and said, "Okay."

"Then the matter of the Buddha's Belly Bamboo derivative species is settled." The Yunshan Mantis King asked again, "County Princess Banbu, it is rumored everywhere that Lizhu Peak and Chiwu Mountain have frequent exchanges, and a large number of warriors have been dispatched to transport various goods back and forth over long distances. It seems that the Black and White Flower Roach Tribe of the Flower Roach Kingdom is also involved? May I ask, is your movement more than just a simple exchange of 'God-grade' primal force food?"