Astral Cockroach

This world is full of diverse and unique plants.

Insect warriors nurture plant seeds as their lifeblood, and the choice of seed is crucial to the territory's income and their own growth.

Tall trees are always the most attractive plant species.

The hoop pine, with its towering mature size and super-large fruits, is undoubtedly extremely attractive.

Banbu asked, "Lord Huabai, has your Black and White Flower Cockroach tribe been cultivating this pine tree?"

Lord Huabai replied, "Yes, and it has been effective."

Banbu asked, "Are there any new tree species with slightly smaller seeds?"

Lord Huabai said, "No, we have only cultivated new varieties with larger seeds."

"…"

Banbu was speechless.

Larger? Any larger, and even the Lord couldn't swallow them, right?

Lord Huabai was very pleased and led Banbu to land at the foot of Yabai Peak. Pointing with his antennae to the hoop pine forest below the mountain, he said, "These are the first batch of introduced tree species, and they have all grown and started to bear fruit. Banbu, if you like, you can take a few seeds back and plant them for fun."

"However, I remind you that hoop pines are southern plants and prefer high-temperature and hot environments. North of the Yabai Mountains is the north, and the difference in rainfall and temperature may prevent them from growing well."

Indeed, the difference of a mountain and a river creates different climates in the north and south. More precisely, it is the watershed between subtropical and tropical zones. The biggest difference is air humidity. The tropics south of the Yabai Mountains have no dry season.

The heat in Banbu's heart cooled down a lot, and he said, "Forget it, I'd better just plant bamboo."

"A wise choice," Lord Huabai said with emotion, "In this world, there are countless precious tree species. Focusing on one and achieving something is a remarkable achievement. Being half-hearted will easily lead to nothing."

"I have carefully observed that bamboo is a high-quality plant species with great development potential."

Banbu agreed, "Indeed."

Lord Huabai said, "Lizhu Peak and Yabai Peak are far apart. Banbu, you didn't come all this way just to visit, did you?"

"That's not necessarily true. Lord Huabai, I regard you as an elder of the same race. It is only right that I visit you," Banbu first flattered him, and then said, "However, I do have important business this time."

Lord Huabai became excited again and asked, "Has your bamboo's God-given seed bloomed?"

"I named it Emerald Bamboo, and now it's called Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed," Banbu corrected the name, moved his antennae, and said, "Yes, the flowers have bloomed and withered, and it has already fruited."

Lord Huabai was stunned and asked, "Fruited? Bamboo fruit? Not bamboo rice?"

Banbu confirmed, "Bamboo fruit."

Lord Huabai couldn't restrain his ecstasy, flapped his wings, and urged, "Go, let's go see! I want to see it with my own eyes!"

…

Banbu led Lord Huabai and landed on Lizhu Peak.

Feng Ling sensed the movement and, out of courtesy, went up the mountain to greet the guests.

"Not bad, I can feel that their quality is very good. Banbu, you are currently only a mid-level warrior, and this is the first year that the Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed has flowered and fruited…"

Lord Huabai took a closer look, and that excitement suddenly disappeared. He asked, "Banbu, why are there only two bamboo fruits on each bamboo pole?"

Banbu patiently explained, "The Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed grows with me. This year, a total of 72 bamboo poles have flowered and fruited. The quantity is a bit small. Next year, when I advance to a high-level warrior, the number of bamboo poles will increase by 512, and the fruits will explode to 1024. In the future, when I advance to Mountain Lord, the quantity…"

"Still too few!" Lord Huabai said with some disappointment, "Moreover, it is very easy for a mid-level warrior to grow to a high-level warrior. It is difficult for a high-level warrior to grow to a Mountain Lord."

Banbu said, "It doesn't matter if the quantity is small, as long as the quality is good."

Lord Huabai said, "The bamboo fruit produced this year should be of standard medium quality. In the future, when you advance to a high-level warrior, the quality can reach medium-high."

Banbu said proudly, "After I advance to Mountain Lord, the quality of the bamboo fruit will definitely be top-grade!"

"It's still early," Lord Huabai shook his antennae and asked, "Banbu, the bamboo fruit produced by the Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed is only suitable for our Black and White Flower Cockroach tribe. How do you plan to sell it?"

Banbu said, "That depends on the specific situation after the fruit matures. The size of the fruit is also a key factor in determining the price."

"That's right, that's how it is," Lord Huabai said, "I will report to Princess Qiufeng, and she will definitely be willing to purchase a batch."

Banbu said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

…

Watching Lord Huabai leave, Feng Ling hesitated and said, "Banbu, Lord Huabai is very happy! He doesn't have the original force to buy, so what is he happy about? If he's happy, I'm afraid you'll…"

"Yes, Lord Huabai is a little too happy," Banbu said, "Feng Ling, you continue to expand the jungle. I still have to go to Tiedao Peak, and then I may have to go to the Yangti Mountains."

Feng Ling asked, "Amber fruit?"

Banbu moved his antennae and said, "At least a few samples should be left to ask the Chonglou and Huangjing caravans for appraisal and pricing."

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Why is Lord Huabai happy? The strengthening effect of the bamboo fruit produced by the Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed is only suitable for their Black and White Flower Cockroach tribe. No second suitable tribe can be found in the Fire Cockroach Kingdom and the Flower Cockroach Kingdom.

If it were bamboo rice, it could be dried and stored and sold to caravans.

Bamboo fruit is considered fresh fruit.

The biggest problem with fresh fruit is the short storage time.

Bamboo fruit can be stored with the help of amber fruit, but the cost is relatively high, so their Black and White Flower Cockroach tribe can appropriately lower the price.

The quantity is small, the quality is medium, and it can only be considered a small business. Princess Qiufeng will probably not care and will casually hand it over to Lord Huabai to handle.

Lord Huabai has the opportunity to earn profits from the middle. Even if he only earns a price difference of 1 original stone per bamboo fruit, starting next year, he will earn more than a thousand original stones every year. This is a considerable income for the relatively barren Yabai Mountains.

Obviously, Lord Huabai does not intend to earn only a profit of 1 original stone.

With profit to be made, he is naturally happy.

Feng Ling is right. Lord Huabai is too happy, and Banbu is not happy.

Lord Huabai is cunning and treacherous, not a good bird. After a conversation, through emotional fluctuations, he determined that he immediately had the idea of lowering the price.

Banbu did not hesitate and went to Tiedao Peak overnight.

"Banbu, you have grown to a seven-year-old mid-level warrior? You are too hasty!"

As soon as they met, Lord Tiedao warned Banbu about his growth, and then asked, "Are you in trouble?"

"Not really trouble," Banbu said, "Lord Huabai came to see the Emerald Bamboo God-given Seed. I'm afraid this old thing won't be willing to trade fairly!"

Lord Tiedao understood Banbu's intention and said, "Then I will go to the Yangti Mountains tomorrow. Lord Chuirong should have hoarded a lot of amber fruit. That thing is not expensive, so it shouldn't be a problem to ask for a few."

Banbu said gratefully, "Lord Tiedao, thank you for your trouble."

Lord Tiedao asked, "Banbu, do you want to go together? Lord Chuirong has been managing the God-given Seed for more than ten years and has accumulated a lot of experience. You can ask him for advice if you don't understand anything."

Banbu said happily, "That's exactly what I want, especially the storage methods for fresh fruit, as well as sales channels, and the cultivation of new God-given Seeds. I have many things to ask for advice."

Lord Tiedao spread his wings and said, "I fly fast, I'll take you there."

"Thank you!" Banbu was not polite, flapped his wings off the ground, and landed on Lord Tiedao's back.