Astral Cockroach

The Changsheng County manages the ordinary Changsheng Longevity Peach seeds produced each year even more strictly than Tung oil seeds. Even for warriors of the Flying Fire Roach tribe, unless they were born in Changsheng County, it would be extremely difficult to obtain one.

Exchanging Youzhu bamboo rice for Changsheng Longevity Peach seeds can be considered a fair trade where both parties get what they need.

"Tung oil seeds don't taste good, let's trade," Banbu said, "Youzhu bamboo rice, enough to strengthen one warrior, in exchange for 2 Changsheng Longevity Peach seeds and one Fire Peach seed."

"2 seeds!" County Lord Blood Peach vigorously shook its antennae, saying, "No, absolutely not! The trading conditions were discussed and finalized by the Roach Kings of Fire Peach and Oil Peach, I can't make the decision."

"Banbu's suggestion is good!" Flame Cluster Bristlegrass said, "County Lord Blood Peach, why don't you trouble yourself and go back and ask again? If it's successful, we'll send you three portions of Youzhu bamboo rice?"

"Oh!" County Lord Blood Peach's mind turned, and said, "That's right! Banbu, your suggestion doesn't seem impossible, then I'll trouble myself and take another trip back to ask."

Flame Cluster Bristlegrass has more tricks than me!

Banbu was speechless for a moment, then moved its antennae and said, "County Lord Blood Peach, then I'll have to trouble you."

"However... this journey is not ordinaryly far," County Lord Blood Peach said with a smile, "Banbu, can you get me another set of that, that kind of, tap water facility? The one where you turn on the water and it flows out with a whoosh."

Banbu thought for a while and said, "County Lord Blood Peach, I've been to where you live. The mountain is low and gentle. I remember the reservoir is built at the foot of the mountain. Every dry season, you draw water from the foot of the mountain and transport it up the mountain for irrigation, right?"

County Lord Blood Peach said, "That's right, what's the problem?"

Banbu said, "The reservoir is at the foot of the mountain, so there's no way to build a tap water system."

County Lord Blood Peach asked, "Can't the water be brought up the mountain?"

Banbu said, "Water can only flow from the mountain downwards. Have you ever seen water flow upwards from the foot of the mountain?"

"..." County Lord Blood Peach pondered for a moment, understood, and said, "Then build me another water storage tank on the mountain!"

Without waiting for Banbu to refuse, County Lord Blood Peach waved its antennae and pointed to the refined iron rod, and asked, "Need to refine some metal, right? No problem, I'll do it, prepare it for you. Come over this autumn or winter, and just use your metal ability to make a water tank and water pipes."

The most laborious part of building water tanks and tap water pipes is refining pure iron.

Since the other party is taking the initiative to undertake the most arduous work, it's not impossible.

Banbu agreed, "Okay."

County Lord Blood Peach said, "I'm only responsible for running errands, carrying messages between the two sides, and can help say a few nice words, but I don't guarantee it will definitely succeed. Regardless of success or failure, the reward you promised must be given."

Banbu thought for a while and said, "No problem, we trust you."

"Good!"

County Lord Blood Peach pulled over a python skin bag, loaded a bag of limonite and a bag of limestone each, carefully looked at the structure of the blast furnace and the ratio of ore powder, and left with Flame Cluster Bristlegrass.

...

Banbu led the members on the mountain to continue working, and built the remaining three wind power stations before spring.

County Lord Blood Peach ran back and forth between Lizhu Peak and Chijian County three times, and the exchange of Youzhu bamboo rice for Changsheng Longevity Peach was finally settled. Both sides took a step back. One portion of bamboo rice can only be exchanged for 2 Changsheng Longevity Peach seeds; or exchange for one seed each of Changsheng Longevity Peach, Fire Peach, Oil Peach, Blood Peach, and Green Peach, five kinds of high-quality peach tree seeds.

Baba's database has detailed data records of the wind time, wind force, wind direction, and duration of each day.

Banbu was right this time. In comparison, the wind in spring is more than other times.

Baba was slightly satisfied, and intermittently spent half a month deeply analyzing Banbu's genes. Among them, 435 gene pairs control the changes in the heart and blood vessels after each molting and evolution. This change will continue until it is promoted to Roach King.

Baba also surprisingly discovered that some of Banbu's gene fragments have the genetic characteristics of metal life, and are perfectly combined with insect genes. The ability shown is the extraordinary cell regeneration ability. The most direct manifestation is Banbu's always puzzled "enhanced limb regeneration".

Banbu wanted to understand these different gene fragments more deeply, but unfortunately Baba refused to spend any more electricity. It wanted to save electricity, save it until summer, and it could probably start the anti-gravity engine and fly around Lizhu Peak a few times.

...

Little Warrior Xiangfei was sent to Xiangfei Peak to settle down, taking advantage of the spring, planting the various life seeds that were bred last year, and the first step of Lizhu Peak's expansion to the outside world was officially taken.

Yabai and Yuntao take turns guarding, patrolling the forest near the mountain, and guarding against accidental dangers.

Huoji also goes there once a day, mainly to teach Xiangfei various farming knowledge that is not in the inherited memory.

Banbu led the members of Lizhu Peak to continue cultivating bamboo species and developing bamboo forests. It is expected that the bamboo forest area will be expanded to the river bank this spring.

According to the plan, there is nothing else to be busy this winter and next year, and the pace of expansion can be appropriately increased. In about two years, the bamboo forest can be initially extended to the hill with abundant original power along both sides of the river. After the connection is completed, the next step is to gradually enrich the area of the bamboo forest with the river as the main trunk, and wait for new little warriors who like bamboo to be born.

...

Using the wreckage of the Boundary Tree as fertilizer, the height of the Tung Oil Pine life seed that Banbu planted on the top of Lizhu Peak exceeded 4 meters, and it finally agreed to spike and bloom this spring.

It is really not easy for tall trees from the north to grow.

So far, all of Banbu's life seeds have begun to produce original power food.

The height of the wild Yabai god-given planting plant exceeded 50 meters. After a year of recuperation and accumulation, it initially recovered from the weakness of genetic modification, and the flower spikes drawn out this year are relatively large.

Baba carefully examined it and suggested pruning the flower spikes and continuing to recover. It will probably be completely better this autumn. At that time, the wreckage of the Boundary Tree can be mixed with swamp residue for fertilization. In this way, if there are no accidents, the tree height can be increased by 2 to 3 meters in two years.

Baba accurately calculated that by resting the flowers and fruits, and continuing to irrigate, the tree height will break through the limit of 65 meters in 10 years, complete the first genetic evolution, and at that time, it will be able to continuously and stably bring a considerable income to Lizhu Peak.

The biggest advantage of the wild Yabai god-given species is that it is not affected by the life and death of insect warriors. It can stand forever and its life span is tens of thousands of years. In the long run, it can provide a guarantee for the survival and continuation of the insects and grandchildren of Lizhu Peak in the future.

...

The growth of original power creatures on this planet mainly relies on natural original power and original power food. Nutrient solution is not essential, but combined with abundant and complete original power food, it can help to evolve faster and better.

Little Warrior Longzhu successfully promoted to advanced warrior, broke away from the shelter of the wind chimes, and officially lived independently in its own territory.

Daxiong successfully promoted to L3 Mountain Lord Warrior, Shu Dawang successfully promoted to L2 Mountain Lord Warrior, Baizhu was very anxious, and was brewing to be promoted to L2 Mountain Lord Warrior in the spring of next year.

Hongdao, Xiangpu, Datou, Youcha, and the five bamboo rat warriors all plan to be promoted to Mountain Lord this autumn. Therefore, when the caravan arrives this year, it will be necessary to purchase a little more original power food.

Duzhu and Hongmi have also reached L9 and L8 advanced warriors respectively, and are expected to be promoted to Mountain Lord in the next two or three years.

All members of Lizhu Peak are Mountain Lords, and their overall strength has been greatly enhanced, consolidating their dominance over the territory of Jinping Mountain, completely eliminating the hidden danger of being attacked by beast warriors, and their income will increase slightly. Of course, if they want to continue to maintain rapid growth, consumption will increase significantly.

Banbu's promotion to L4 Mountain Lord has raised his own consumption to the next level. According to the plan given by Baba, it is estimated that about 60,000 original stones of original power food will be purchased this year. As strength continues to grow, spending will increase.

Good news kept coming from Iron Blade Peak. Li Zhu, Hulu, and Yan Cu Ban Mao successfully advanced to become mountain masters.

The Black Jade Mulberry, a divine gift seed of Hei Sang, bloomed for the first time this year. This divine gift seed is of great significance to the Iron Blade Mountain Range. Banbu, with his rich planting experience, personally made a trip to check the situation. Due to the use of Boundary Tree remains, the number of flower spikes was only 14, but the quality should be quite good.

… …

Early summer.

Finally, there was a bit of leisure time.

Banbu lazily lay at the entrance of the cave, enjoying the slightly scorching sunlight.

Four figures sped from the north and landed on the open space at the cave entrance.

The Red-backed Cockroach King personally carried a spider silk bag, also bringing Mountain Masters Huang Wen, Bai Rong, and He Pi.

"Banbu, you advanced to the Fourth Instar Mountain Master so quickly. Molting and growth can't be rushed. Being impatient can easily lead to problems."

"I understand, I'll slow down in the future." Banbu asked in confusion, "Red-backed Cockroach King, is there something important?"

"Yes." The Red-backed Cockroach King asked, "Do you have time? Let's go take a stroll in the Jinping Mountain Range."

"Okay!"

Banbu was overjoyed, then suspicious. After years of treasure hunting, the Red-backed Cockroach King had received many Origin Force Crystals. Has he paid off his debt ahead of schedule? He's speaking with a lot of confidence!

I still prefer the Red-backed Cockroach King who used to be polite.

The Red-backed Cockroach King opened the spider silk bag, took out a large bamboo tube, and pulled out the stuffed dry grass. A small warrior popped its head out, cautiously looking around.

Only at the 2nd instar, less than a month old.

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There was also a bamboo tube, inside which was a small animal skin package, preserving its first Life Seed that had just been nurtured.

The Red-backed Cockroach King explained, "Banbu, Red-backed Cockroach County is lucky this year. A wild little warrior was born, without direct elders, so it can be sent to Li Zhu Peak early to familiarize itself with Xiangfei. Next year, you can directly send it to Xiangfei Peak."

"Little fellow, come here!" Banbu waved his antennae to beckon.

However, the little warrior ignored Banbu, even seemed a little scared, and shrank back into the bamboo tube, hiding.

Does it dislike that I'm dark?

Banbu grabbed the bamboo tube, stuffed it with dry grass again, and waved his antennae to release radio wave signals, notifying Fengling to come up the mountain.

Hongdao and Longzhu were both raised by Fengling, and they seem fine, so this little warrior will be left for her to take care of.

Banbu said hello to Datou, who was busy working, thought for a while, and called Youcha over as well, carrying him in a snakeskin bag to bring along.

They flew quickly, crossed Cloud Mist Peak, landed in the mountain range, and walked along the mountain range.

The Red-backed Cockroach King walked in front, saying, "Banbu, I will send another little warrior born in Red-backed Cockroach County next year to settle in the Jinping Mountain Range. First, we'll occupy the mountain range, and then we'll see how it develops later."

Mountain Master Huang Wen followed, saying, "It will still be me, Bai Rong, and He Pi who are responsible for helping to guard it."

According to Banbu's current growth rate, he will be able to advance to County Lord in less than twenty years.

Li Zhu Peak has many divinely bestowed seeds, and its financial resources are definitely more than enough. We can't delay the promotion of Jinping Mountain Range to a county due to the problem of insect population and land.

The Red-backed Cockroach King took the initiative to offer help, sending warriors to occupy land, solving Banbu's two major problems for future development in advance.

Banbu tactfully said, "I'll cover all the resources for the little warrior's growth."

He looked at Mountain Master Huang Wen and said generously, "Mountain Masters Huang Wen, Bai Rong, and He Pi have worked hard. I will pay you each 5,000 Origin Stones as a reward every year."

A sky-high reward.

The three Mountain Masters Huang Wen were secretly delighted.

"Or I can come and guard it myself, the reward remains the same, just 15,000 Origin Stones." The Red-backed Cockroach King joked, then quickly added, "The year after next, I will also send a little warrior born in Red-backed Cockroach County and a redeemed little warrior."

Banbu immediately said, "I will also be responsible for the resources for their growth!"

The Red-backed Cockroach King tapped his antennae and asked, "Banbu, have you noticed which peaks closest to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range are more suitable for living?"

Banbu said, "The Jinping Mountain Range doesn't seem to have tall mountains like Li Zhu Peak with abundant Origin Force, but there are smaller ones. I remember there's one not far away."

"Looks like you've always remembered this matter." The Red-backed Cockroach King said, "But there's no rush, let's slowly stroll over and investigate the surrounding environment."

Investigating the environment mainly means looking at the Origin Force abundance of the peaks, followed by the size of the peaks, and then the terrain.

Terrain that is too steep is not suitable for living, but if the Origin Force is particularly abundant, we can consider sending a large number of warriors to repair and transform it into a suitable habitat.

Banbu consumed the equivalent of 5 million Origin Stones of Origin Force in the Illusionary Colored Maze last time, opening three cabin doors in a hurry to return. At that time, he hid in a habitable peak with abundant Origin Force in the Jinping Mountain Range to recover his consumption.

He knew the way well and pointed out the location.

"Red-backed Cockroach King, I'm talking about this one. What do you think?"

Two peaks, one large and one small, closely connected.

The large one is steep on three sides, with only the southeast side suitable for living, which can accommodate about 4 to 5 warriors.

The small one has gentle slopes on all sides, but it's too small, at most accommodating 3 warriors.

The Red-backed Cockroach King soared in the sky, observing from above, and circled around the large and small peaks. Not particularly satisfied, he said, "Barely acceptable, still okay, the Origin Force concentration is sufficient. Perhaps it's here, or perhaps there are better options. Let's continue to stroll around."

Banbu said, "Then let's tentatively name this place 'Mother-Child Peak' for easy record-keeping."

The Red-backed Cockroach King tapped his antennae, indicating agreement.

The group continued to stroll northwest, until the end of the mountain range. Beyond that was an endless plain, belonging to the Youma Land.

After a thorough search, many peaks suitable for living were discovered, but none had a particularly outstanding environment like Li Zhu Peak.

"Banbu, then according to your idea, next year, the little warrior who is transferred over will settle in Mother-Child Peak."

The Red-backed Cockroach King finally decided.

"Okay! This winter, I will arrange for Mouse King and the others to come over and build the mountaintop reservoir first."

After Banbu finished speaking, he said to Youcha, "Youcha, please work hard and stroll around the Jinping Mountain Range to count how many beast warriors have been born now. Focus on those advanced warriors who may threaten the little warrior's survival."

"I understand!" Youcha agreed, disappearing into the jungle.

The Red-backed Cockroach King looked in the direction of his disappearance and sighed, "Banbu, you spent a lot of Origin Stones to cultivate raccoon cat warriors and bamboo rat warriors. I used to think it was a waste of Origin Stones, but now it seems that they play a greater role in the development of Li Zhu Peak than ordinary Red-backed Cockroach warriors!"

"Hehe, it's called foresight." Banbu boasted, saying, "Red-backed Cockroach King, let's go to Mother-Child Peak again and make a detailed plan."

"Okay." The Red-backed Cockroach King agreed.

… …

This trip took half a month, and the matter of occupying the Jinping Mountain Range was settled. This winter, the Red-backed Cockroach King will organize a group of warriors to come again and cleanse the beast warriors inside.

Next spring, the little warrior will move in, and the Jinping Mountain Range will be the territory of the Red-backed Cockroach tribe, and also Banbu's territory.

The Origin Force is a bit scarce, but the advantage is that the land area is vast. Thinking further ahead, if the insect population surges in the future, there will definitely be no worries about insufficient territory to accommodate 30,000 warriors for five hundred years.

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