Natural God's Gift

Actually, it had been outside for the past two years. Although it had instructed Angelica to take care of it, it had been so busy that it had almost forgotten about it. Thinking of this, Siyue felt a little embarrassed.

It arrived at the Hundred Fruit Forest and looked around. It was now early spring, and most of the Flame Spider warriors were tending to their life seeds in their own territories.

Although these little spiders didn't have many life seeds, they, like Siyue back then, could still produce some output by tinkering around. It wasn't bad to use this little output to buy some snacks.

Siyue manipulated a strand of spider silk to pick up a little spider whose life seed hadn't started producing Primal Force food yet: "Little spider, a bug that can turn into a worm in winter and grass in summer came here two years ago. Do you know where it is?"

The little spider's hind legs were lifted up, but it wasn't afraid of the big spider in front of it: "Are you talking about Yacong? It's on the mound where we have classes."

Siyue was a little surprised: "What is it doing there?"

Little spider: "It only turns itself into a worm in winter. In spring, summer, and autumn, it's too lazy to run around and just takes root there."

Siyue put down the little spider and prepared to go find Yacong itself.

"I'll take you, I'll take you." The little spider was not only not afraid at all, but also actively led the way.

Siyue: "—

Siyue followed behind the little spider towards the mound where they usually had classes, being careful not to step on it.

They arrived at the mound and saw a clump of Yacong grass growing extremely large.

"It's right here," the little spider pointed at the Yacong grass with its claw and called out to it.

After it woke Yacong up, Siyue picked out a high-grade jujube from the silk pouch on its carapace and handed it to it: "You can't eat too much high-grade Primal Force food. You can save it for when you evolve. Go play."

The little spider held up the jujube and happily replied: "Thank you, big spider. Then I'll go play."

"Mountain Lord Siyue?" Yacong was awakened and crawled out of the soil, seeing the familiar big spider.

Actually, all spiders look the same. Other insect warriors rely on mental power to distinguish them, but here in the Hundred Fruit Forest, the only ones who would look for it, besides Mountain Lord Xuanyu, would be Mountain Lord Siyue.

"Yes," Siyue politely replied to it: "How do you feel after staying here for more than two years? Has anyone bullied you?"

Yacong thought for a while and squeezed out a sentence: "It's pretty good."

It had been promoted to a mid-level warrior in just two short years here, which was much faster than its growth rate in the wild. Everyone here was a little spider, and no one bullied it.

"Okay." It was good that it was growing normally, and there were no other problems.

Siyue said: "When you feel like you've learned enough knowledge here, you can go to my territory to plant trees. If you cultivate a God-given Seed, you'll also get a share.

If you have any good playmates, you can also become their symbiotic insectoid."

"Oh," Yacong said seriously, feeling that its life seed was just a plant, it didn't produce much, and it loved to sleep. No one would want it as a symbiotic insectoid.

"If you want to go, just tell Angelica then." Yacong was also quite pitiful, without a tribe or the ability to travel and trade. Fortunately, it didn't need any resources, and it could grow on its own at home.

After seeing Yacong here, it returned to Twin Peaks, as it still had a large account to settle.

On the way back, it first went to the Dragon Bamboo God-given Seed to take a look. The twelve branches of Dragon Bamboo were growing quite well, with verdant bamboo leaves and fertile soil underneath, indicating that Artemisia and the others were taking good care of them.

Then it patrolled Twin Peaks, and after checking the growth of all the life seeds, it returned to its nest chamber.

After returning to the nest chamber, Siyue felt that its body couldn't stretch out. For it now, this nest chamber was a bit small, and it needed to be expanded.

The nest chamber in the initial territory, because it was built by Lord Yinfou, was large enough to accommodate its current size.

Angelica and Artemisia organized all the account books and waited to report and listen to how Siyue planned to arrange things this year.

"Angelica, when you have time, ask a few Watanabe Flame Spiders to expand the nest chamber." Although it also had earth-type talents, as well as abilities to sink swamps and solidify earth and stone, it didn't have the time, so it was better to ask a few Watanabe Flame Spiders to come and work. It was cheap and affordable.

"Okay!" Angelica noted Siyue's request.

Siyue: "How much Primal Stone Primal Force food did my life seeds produce last year? Have you calculated it?"

Angelica: "It's been calculated."

It took out a few wooden boards. Compared to spider silk cloth, wooden boards were more convenient to use, and claws could easily scrape deep marks on them, and they were visible everywhere.

"The Sea Date Tree God-given Seed produced 4,650 sea dates last year, each sea date selling for 100 Primal Stones, for a total output value of 465,000 Primal Stones.

It cost 30,000 Primal Stones to supplement Primal Force during the flowering and fruiting periods, and 5,000 Primal Stones to purchase fertile soil, so the net profit was 430,000 Primal Stones.

Then Lord Longxu took away half, distributing 2,150 God-given sea dates.

The remaining output value had a net profit of 215,000 Primal Stones, of which 2,000 God-given sea dates that were previously negotiated, 20% of the share was traded by the kingdom, and 70% of the share was traded with the five Flame Spider tribes for various God-given Primal Force foods,

Leaving 600 God-given sea dates for ourselves."

"Oh," the Sea Date God-given Seed produced once every two years, and the average annual output could reach more than 200,000 Primal Stones, which could be regarded as the top God-given Seed in the Star Realm. There were only a few God-given Seeds that could compare with it, and the value of ordinary God-given Seeds and top God-given Seeds could be immediately distinguished. It was already very satisfied with this income.

"The Mangrove Tree God-given Seed produced 5,023 God-given mangrove fruits last year, selling for 48 Primal Stones each, for a total output value of 241,104 Primal Stones. It cost 20,000 Primal Stones to supplement Primal Force during the fruiting period, and 3,000 Primal Stones for other expenses.

The net profit was 218,104 Primal Stones.

Like the Sea Date God-given Seed, 90% of the share was traded out, leaving only 10% of the share."

"The Morning Glory God-given Seed produced about 40,000 Primal Stones last year, leaving 20% of the share for its own use."

"The Rapeseed Flower God-given Seed produced 82,000 Primal Stones, also leaving 5% of the share for its own use."

"Many of the other God-given Seeds were flowering and bearing fruit for the first time, and the output was relatively small, adding up to a total of 380,000 Primal Stones."

"The total output of all life seeds is 930,000 Primal Stones!"

After listening to Angelica's report, Siyue smacked its lips. Of its many God-given life seeds, the Sea Date Tree and Mangrove Tree God-given Seeds accounted for half of the total output. The value of ordinary God-given Seeds and top God-given Seeds was immediately distinguished.

Of course, this did not include the Lucky Clover God-given Seed. If it were included, based on its current value of 20 million Primal Stones per seed, producing one seed every seven years, the average annual output would be nearly 3 million Primal Stones, which was several times higher than the total output of all life seeds.

Angelica brought over a large pile of Spider King scrolls, as well as various God-given Primal Force foods that had been traded over.

“There are 70 Spider King Notes with a face value of 10,000, 50,000 Origin Stones are placed in the initial territory, and the rest are God-given Origin Power Foods traded from the Five Ember Spiders, worth a total of 180,000 Origin Stones.”

With so many Origin Stones in the account, Fourleaf finally breathed a sigh of relief. It didn't forget that it owed more than 800 million Origin Stones, a heavy burden on its shoulders.

Fourleaf twirled a Spider King Note and looked at it, then gave two to Angelica and Artemisia each: “Angelica, Artemisia,

Thank you for your hard work managing the affairs within the territory.”

“Ah?” Seeing Fourleaf give out 20,000 Origin Stones at once, Angelica and Artemisia were a little embarrassed and rubbed their claws: “Fourleaf, aren’t you giving too much?”

They originally thought that having some God-given Dates to eat would be enough to satisfy them.

“This is your reward for two years of hard work. Take it. I don’t lack this little bit now.” As a lackey who works hard for it, Fourleaf wouldn't be too stingy, otherwise who would follow it?

Artemisia takes care of all the Life Seeds for it all year round. It can advance one age stage every year in the advanced stage, and its contribution cannot be ignored.

Even its current ability to run around freely depends entirely on it taking good care of the Life Seeds. It can be said that it is the number one contributor.

Angelica leads the Ember Spider warriors to manage the territory every year, and also goes on merchant trips with Bai Zhi and the others, which is also a great contribution.

Not to mention that in recent years, it has begun to re-study Origin Power Pearls, preparing to see if the Sea God Horn can really allow shells to produce Origin Power Pearls. If this conclusion is really feasible, they may be able to add an extra source of income.

Moreover, after Angelica was promoted to Mountain Lord level, it awakened the Time element ability, which is a rare ability since ancient times.

In view of the exploration and experimentation of this ability, the Kingdom and it are also very interested in it.

Not to mention that the Kingdom is discussing whether to allocate a batch of resources for Angelica to use, so that it can study this ability as soon as possible, Fourleaf itself also wants to allocate a portion of resources so that Angelica can be promoted to Lord level as soon as possible.

Angelica and Artemisia happily accepted the Spider King Notes, and then watched how Fourleaf planned this year's affairs.

Fourleaf gave them Spider King Notes worth 40,000 Origin Stones, leaving Spider King Notes worth 660,000 Origin Stones.

Fourleaf twirled out ten Spider King Notes and gave them to Artemisia: “The Ziyun Merchant Group doesn’t seem to have left yet. Please ask their merchant group to make two hundred units of fertile soil containing Soul element Origin Power at 500 Origin Stones per unit. Twenty units will be used for the Lucky Clover God-given Seed, sixty units will be used for the Dragon Bamboo God-given Seed, and the remaining one hundred and twenty units will be evenly distributed among the other Life Seeds.”

“Okay.” This may delay the Ziyun Merchant Group's departure for trade, but this is not a big problem.

With such a large order, the Ziyun Merchant Group can't wait to leave a few days later.

Fourleaf then allocated sixteen Spider King Notes: “In the initial territory, there are three major Origin Stone consumers: the Lucky Clover, the Date Palm Tree, and the Mangrove Tree. 50,000 Origin Stones may not be enough. Store another 20,000 Origin Stones each for the Date Palm Tree and the Mangrove Tree, just in case.”

“Also, leave 20,000 Origin Stones for the Dragon Bamboo God-given Seed, just in case. The remaining 100,000 Origin Stones will be hoarded in Twin Peaks for the many God-given Seeds on Twin Peaks to use during the fruiting season.”

“Understood.” Artemisia put away all the Spider King Notes allocated by Fourleaf, as it is responsible for the Life Seeds.

After arranging the matters concerning the Life Seeds, Fourleaf looked at Angelica again: “We agreed to allocate 40,000 Origin Stones each year as compensation for purchasing God-given Fire. I will allocate 80,000 Origin Stones to you as Origin Stone subsidies for this year and next year.”

“In addition, for the merchant trade, I only want God-given Tea Seeds and God-given Silver Plum Seeds. I will contribute fewer Origin Stones. For this year and next year, I will contribute 10,000 Origin Stones each year, a total of 20,000 Origin Stones. Angelica, please help me purchase them at that time.”

“Okay!” After so many years of development, their trade with the Silver Plum Continent amounts to 200,000 to 300,000 Origin Stones every year.

An amount of 10,000 Origin Stones per year seems like a lot, but it's actually just enough to buy dozens or hundreds of God-given Tea Seeds or God-given Silver Plum Seeds. This doesn't put much pressure on them in terms of trade.

“As for the expenses for building the Nest Chamber and researching Origin Power Pearls, they will be counted separately in the Origin Stone reserves of Twin Peaks and the initial territory. Presumably, not too many Origin Stones should be needed.” It left 90,000 and 120,000 Origin Stones respectively. Building the Nest Chamber and cultivating the shells are just small expenses, so it can squeeze some out from here, and the problem is not very big.

Fourleaf calculated the remaining Spider King Notes. To avoid not having enough Origin Stones when needed in the future, it allocated 360,000 Origin Stones in one breath. No, including the 50,000 Origin Stones already stored in the initial territory, it has spent 410,000 Origin Stones, which can be described as a major hemorrhage.

Even it didn't expect that one day, Origin Stone reserves would become its biggest expenditure investment.

Fortunately, it has a rich family background. Even if it allocates so many Origin Stones, it still has Spider King Notes worth 300,000 Origin Stones, plus various types of God-given Origin Power Foods worth 180,000 Origin Stones.

It rolled up all the remaining Spider King Notes and put them into a metal tube. It owes the Kingdom more than 800 million Origin Stones. Although it now has a balance of 300,000 Origin Stones from Life Seed production, this is just a drop in the bucket for the volume of 800 million.

Rather than handing these Spider King Notes over to the Kingdom and continuing to live a hard life, it's better to store the Spider King Notes first. This way, if something happens, it won't have to continue borrowing everywhere.

After putting away these Spider King Notes, it plans to store them in the initial territory, and wait until the Nest Chamber here is expanded.

Then, it looked at the various God-given Origin Power Foods brought by Angelica. These were all traded with the Five Ember Spiders, various God-given Origin Power Foods that are not easily traded from the outside world, with a total value of 180,000 Origin Stones.

If they were ordinary Origin Power Foods, the amount of 180,000 Origin Stones would be enough to fill the entire Nest Chamber.

However, after Fourleaf checked the various God-given Origin Power Foods worth 180,000 Origin Stones, they were not completely filled even after being packed in spider silk bags and placed on its back!

It can be said that the difference between God-given Origin Power Foods and ordinary Origin Power Foods can be seen from here.

However, with these God-given Origin Power Foods, and if it selects some God-given Origin Power Foods from the Kingdom that are useful for its evolution, it will be enough for it to advance from a One Age Stage Mountain Lord to a Two Age Stage Mountain Lord.

After explaining all the things that needed to be explained, Fourleaf also announced the end of the meeting: “Okay, taking advantage of the beginning of spring, let’s each finish the things in our claws first, and I will try my best to get some other benefits for everyone.”

Receiving Fourleaf's arrangements, Angelica and Artemisia also busied themselves.

As for Fourleaf itself, it is preparing to go to Dragon Bamboo Continent with Lord Silverfleece to transport the remains of the God-given Seed.