Chapter 943: Chapter 669: Trace_2
"It turns out there is a traitor from the Flame Spider Tribe, and the relationship with you is quite deep."
"..."
After a long silence, the Snow Velvet Spider King asked, "Are you so sure, Ant?"
Dragon Cypress calmly said, "Seven-Colored Orchid Mantis."
The Snow Velvet Spider King questioned, "Seven-Colored Orchid Mantis?"
Dragon Cypress retorted, "You don’t know?"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "I don’t know!"
Dragon Cypress: "I don’t either. This term was mentioned by Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King, but it’s definitely not fabricated by him, nor is it a random concoction by other insects of the continent. The only explanation is that Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King heard reliable news from other insects. It might be related to the evolution of the Orchid Mantis’ racial bloodline, and I strongly suggest consulting the Shanglu Divine Tree."
After Dragon Cypress finished speaking, he continued in a relieved tone, "Fortunately, I’ve become the Great Leader, and now I have some influence on the continent. I can issue orders to preserve unity and not pursue this matter further."
The Snow Velvet Spider King indifferently said, "You, Ant, have no good intentions."
Dragon Cypress: "???"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "Speak your mind directly."
"Communicating with a smart insect is effortless and efficient."
Dragon Cypress chuckled and comforted, "Snow Velvet Spider King, rest assured, I won’t blackmail you. Could you please make a trip back to Shanglu and consult the Shanglu Divine Tree on one matter?"
The Snow Velvet Spider King stared coldly, "Shanglu Fruit? What do you intend to exchange for it?"
Dragon Cypress: "Divine-Given Seed? Or the tree heart of a Wild Divine Seed? The bad news is, during the battle, Ink Orchid heard Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King say there are only eight hundred Wild Divine Seeds on Blue Island. The war is urgent, and we need to gather more insects, so I’m afraid it won’t be enough for everyone. As the Great Leader, I might end up busy for nothing, and could get just a few."
Snow Velvet Spider King: "..."
Dragon Cypress: "However, I can use the authority of a Great Leader to offer your Flame Spider Tribe some benefits?"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "What benefits?"
Dragon Cypress: "Snow Velvet Spider King, have you considered how the Ocean God’s Scepter should be handled after the war?"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "Permanent usage rights? I’ve heard you allocated a quota to the Shanglu Flame Spider Tribe? Thank you very much."
"It’s a small matter! As it should be."
Dragon Cypress: "Snow Velvet Spider King, besides the Ocean God’s Scepter, there is something else incredibly important on Blue Island."
Snow Velvet Spider King did not respond.
Dragon Cypress: "That Divine God-Given Seed which can greatly enhance the understanding of ’Sea Beast Devouring’ probability and increase the comprehending of ’Eddy’."
Snow Velvet Spider King: "Greedy Ant, now that you’ve become the Great Leader, can’t you let go of this Divine Grade?"
Dragon Cypress said helplessly: "Firstly, I suspect this Divine Grade needs to be paired with the Ocean God’s Scepter to demonstrate its supreme value; secondly, of course, I don’t want to let it go, but I’m afraid other insects won’t agree. I wouldn’t want Rainbow Island to become the next target of the entire continent’s siege after the war."
"Regarding this special Divine God-Given Seed, it definitely can’t remain in Wave Tree Bay and be together with the Ocean God’s Scepter. Currently, I have thought of three placements: first, under the management of the Saint Butterfly Tribe; second, under the management of Dragon Stride Mountain; third, under the management of Shanglu."
"I think, with the credibility of the Flame Spider Roving Merchant as a guarantee, placing it in Shanglu is most suitable. Snow Velvet Spider King, what do you think?"
The Snow Velvet Spider King appeared a bit impatient and straightforwardly asked, "Ant, how many Shanglu Fruits do you plan to exchange for?"
Dragon Cypress: "8 pieces. One for me and one for Ink Orchid. The Assistant King in charge of logistics also needs them, Round Cypress, Fragrant Cypress, Black Cory, Black Peach, Black Sophora, and one Black Birch."
After speaking, Dragon Cypress added: "The transaction is not urgent. We still need to remain in the Origin Force Star Realm for about 650 years. I guess the production cycle of Shanglu Fruit isn’t as long as King Cypress and Ghost King Sophora, dispersed over 650 years, 8 pieces won’t be a strain."
"..."
After a brief silence,
the Snow Velvet Spider King honestly said: "The blossom-fruit cycle of Shanglu Fruit is 23 years; in 650 years, it can produce 28 pieces. You request to trade 8, which is indeed not excessive."
"But it’s not something I can decide on; I will return to the tribe and consult the Shanglu Divine Tree."
The Snow Velvet Spider King put away the Carapace Spider Silk Bag and departed at full speed.
...
Two days later,
The Snow Velvet Spider King came racing back.
"Thank you for your effort, Snow Velvet Spider King."
"Ant, you’re so clever, can you guess the outcome?"
"The ancient wisdom of the Shanglu Divine Tree could not possibly reject my trading request."
"Anything else?"
"That’s all."
"There is more!"
"Whether there is or not, I will not agree."
"..."
The Snow Velvet Spider King was a bit deflated and said: "The Shanglu Divine Tree is very interested in your King Cypress and hopes to exchange one or two pieces for it."
Dragon Cypress firmly responded: "There is none to spare."
Snow Velvet Spider King: "If I tell you very clearly that the Outworld poses no danger, not only is it safe, but rather comfortable, with more vast lands, a dense Origin Force environment, and abundant resources."
"!!!"
Dragon Cypress shuddered, instinctively activating the Super Brain Ability, his mind rapidly calculating, gently shaking his tentacle, he said:
"I believe it! But I still prefer to follow my plan to be more secure."
"Very well—"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "One more question, about Divine-Given Seeds, I’ve inquired around the continent long ago; on Wanglan Continent, there are truly endless Divine-Given Seeds used by the Ant King Bee Queen. They attempt to hide them in Life Pouches to take them away, but it doesn’t work."
"I also inquired the Shanglu Divine Tree, and in Shanglu Space, it doesn’t work either. Divine-Given Seeds cannot be taken away; there’s no way to carry them away; that’s the power of the Divine Force Law. When Insect Kings leave the Origin Force Star Realm, only three things can be taken away: the first type, Life Seed; the second type, tree heart of Wild Divine-Given Seed; third type, ordinary plant seeds."
The result was long expected. Dragon Cypress sighed lightly, speechless.
The Snow Velvet Spider King continued: "Outworld Civilization Artifacts do not belong to the Origin Force Star Realm inherently, so they can be freely carried away. However, aside from that, when the Insect Clan Warriors leave, they can’t take anything from the Star Realm anymore, including Source Stone, Origin Force Food and other wealth."
