Astral Cockroach

The Jinping Mountains form a certain angle with the Jin River, extending southeast. The end of the mountains converges with the Jin River, where the cliff is located, precisely at the intersection of the Jinping Mountains and the Water Banyan Mountains.

The steep cliff face, standing by the river, has sparse vegetation and is easily recognizable.

Following the flight, a large area of vine plants clinging to the cliff face quickly comes into view. Due to insufficient natural primal force, there is no halo emanating at night. Even when passing by, it is extremely difficult to notice without scanning with mental power.

Banbu and Mountain Master Tiedao were lying on the cliff face, carefully identifying it.

“Snake vine?”

“It should be a Southern Snake Tendon Vine!”

Southern Snake Tendon Vine is a tropical vine plant found in the south that produces pea-pod-like fruits. It is a common plant in tropical areas south of the Cliff Cypress Mountains.

It was probably carried over by a bird and fell into the water.

It possesses water element abilities and, by chance, fell into an excellent growth environment. Its roots took hold in the Jin River, and the vines climbed the cliff face. It not only survived successfully but also developed well.

After determining the variety of this wild God-given species, Banbu and Mountain Master Tiedao began to struggle – it had been growing for who knows how many years, and it was too large to move!

Even if they could move it, they wouldn't be able to find a second suitable location for it to grow.

“Mountain Master Tiedao, how should we handle this?”

“Judging from the primal force aura, the quality of the seeds it condenses is no lower than your Purple Gold Bamboo Rice, and the quantity is even greater! It's a pity that the primal force aura doesn't match our Red Ant Tribe.”

Mountain Master Tiedao was not disappointed. On the contrary, he was very excited and was thinking about how to deal with it.

Banbu was also thinking about how to handle it.

Strengthening water element-type abilities, especially the healing enhancement effect, would be a great fit for the Phantom Color Flower Ant Tribe across the river. He couldn't use it himself, but he could sell it.

A wild God-given species, especially a vine plant, that can grow to this scale must have been around for over a thousand years, possibly even several thousand years.

It has undergone more than one evolution and transformation, so the intensity of the aura it exhibits can be comparable to Banbu's Purple Gold Bamboo Rice.

Wild God-given species absorb natural primal force to evolve and transform, similar to insect warriors, or even more difficult. Each time is a test of life and death, and very few successfully pass through.

Growing in a place where primal force is relatively thin, without proper care and protection, it is a miracle that it can grow like this, indirectly indicating that it has "high talent" and great potential for development.

God-given species nurtured by the life sac have the advantage of being naturally high in quality and growing rapidly, but they will wither with the death of the warrior who nurtured them.

Wild God-given species that have not been nurtured by the life sac grow slowly and are prone to death, but they do not have the lifespan limitations of corresponding warriors. If taken care of properly, they can become the foundation for ensuring the true long-term prosperity of the mountain range.

“Banbu, this God-given species grows in the Jinping Mountains and should belong to you. However, Mountain Master Tiedao also paid a great price to deal with the Xia Anaconda warriors.”

Banbu has already separated from Mountain Master Tiedao and is gradually moving towards independence.

Especially his performance in this battle with the Xia Anaconda warriors, his combat power is secondary. The most remarkable thing is the combat intelligence he showed in the battle.

Mountain Master Tiedao didn't say it explicitly, but he had already silently acknowledged Banbu's strength in his heart, confirming that after Banbu grows into a high-level warrior, he will be able to survive completely independently without him having to worry about it.

The time won't be too long, just next year. From then on, Mountain Master Tiedao will consider the future development of the Tiedao Mountains, while Banbu will consider the development of the Jinping Mountains, each governing their own affairs and not interfering with each other.

Close relationships are close relationships, but in the face of major interests, the accounts must still be settled clearly.

“Mountain Master Tiedao, the Jinping Mountains and the Tiedao Mountains will each own half of this snake vine God-given species. What do you think?”

“Very reasonable, that's what I was planning too.” Mountain Master Tiedao said, “However, it grows in the Jinping Mountains, and its scale and growth environment limit its migration. I have a good suggestion.”

“Mountain Master Tiedao, please speak.”

“Exchange it for that wild Cliff Cypress God-given species on Lízhu Peak.” Mountain Master Tiedao said, “I will move the Cliff Cypress God-given species to Tiedao Peak, and this snake vine will belong entirely to Lízhu Peak.”

Banbu definitely wouldn't agree. The Cliff Cypress God-given species strengthens the nervous system, and all primal force creatures can eat it. Moreover, it is a tree. With good management and care, its future development may not be worse than this snake vine.

It's obviously a losing deal.

Banbu thought for a moment and said, “Mountain Master Tiedao, that wild Cliff Cypress God-given species was discovered, planted, and managed by Big Bear and Big Head. In reality, it doesn't belong to me. Transplanting it to Lízhu Peak is just to allow it to grow better.”

Mountain Master Tiedao said, “Sure enough, you knew that black bear warrior a long time ago. Last year's incident…”

Banbu said with shame, “It was a misunderstanding.”

“Whether to kill or keep the black bear warrior is a matter for your Lízhu Peak. I can't interfere.” Mountain Master Tiedao was a little annoyed and said, “A Cliff Cypress God-given species with an extraordinary aura and great potential for development is being wasted for nothing!”

“It's indeed a pity.” Banbu echoed and suggested, “Mountain Master Tiedao, the Jinping Mountains and the Tiedao Mountains will jointly manage this snake vine, taking turns guarding it on a monthly basis, and the income from the condensed primal force food will be split equally.”

Mountain Master Tiedao sighed, “That's all we can do.”

… …

Discovering a super-large wild God-given species, Yabai, Yuntao, and Fengling, who were in low spirits due to their battle injuries, became excited again.

Having participated in the battle, they would definitely have a share of the harvest of the God-given species.

The specific management and distribution were decided after a few simple discussions.

Mountain Master Tiedao took the initiative to give up the income from the Tiedao Mountains, which was split equally between Yabai and Yuntao. Of course, they were also responsible for the management and guarding.

The income from the Jinping Mountains was given up by Banbu and divided into two shares, one for Fengling and the other for Yancu Banmao.

Banbu did not forget Ma Yu's dying instructions and tried his best to help Yancu Banmao.

… …

Mountain Master Tiedao followed the agreement and no longer tortured the captured Xia Anaconda warriors, killing them cleanly.

The scales are good things and may be useful in the future.

Banbu instructed Big Head to command the soldier ants to peel them all off and transport them back to Lízhu Peak for storage.

After all, they are primal force creatures, and the python meat is of high quality. All of it was unloaded and made into jerky for storage.

Yabai and Yuntao returned to the mountain to rest first.

Mountain Master Tiedao worked hard again, traveling back and forth dozens of times to cut the bodies of the other three Xia Anaconda warriors into sections and transport them to Lízhu Peak.

After a whole day of hard work, the Xia Anaconda attack subsided.

Mountain Master Tiedao went to the southeast side of the mountain to guard the Emerald Bamboo God-given species.

Fengling broke a hind leg and couldn't work. Banbu gave it 5 Huoyou pine pine cones and 10 five-leaf red cedar pine cones to help it grow, hoping it would evolve and heal from its injuries soon.

With the suppression of the aura of other Red Ant Tribe warriors gone, Big Head and Big Bear immediately became lively.

Big Bear could finally live openly in Lízhu Peak.

Banbu planned to arrange it on the north side of the mountain, opening another cave next to the cave where he and Big Head lived, specifically for it to live in.

Big Bear shouted excitedly, “Banbu, are these all your life seeds? Amazing! What about the Cliff Cypress God-given species? How tall has it grown? I also want to see your Purple Gold God-given species and Emerald Bamboo God-given species. What do they look like?”

Big Head immediately climbed onto Big Bear's head, waved its antennae, pointed in a direction, and said, “Big Bear, over there, let's go, I'll take you to see.”

Big Bear didn't leave immediately but looked at Banbu with expectant eyes.

“Go take a look.” Banbu nodded its antennae in agreement and instructed, “However, be careful and don't disturb the tree spirits of the God-given species.”

“Big Bear, you have suffered serious injuries. Just walk around the mountain and don't be greedy for fun. Pay attention to rest so that your injuries can heal soon.”

“Big Head, you can't be lazy either. Quickly command the ant colony to finish processing the Xia Anaconda corpses. The blood thorns are blooming down the mountain. Just be direct and command the worker ants to cut off all the flowers so they don't grow into seeds and handle the trouble in advance.”

The adaptability, vitality, and growth rate of blood thorn plants far exceed those of any ordinary plant. The biggest trouble with using this plant as a defensive circle is the thorny fruits that condense every year, which must be cleaned up. Otherwise, they will take root and spread like a disaster.

Big Head suddenly thought of something, shook its antennae vigorously, and said in a low mental voice, “Banbu, when I commanded the worker ants to collect thorns last night, I found a flower absorbing primal force. I remember you told me that in the process of ordinary plants giving birth to God-given species, they will slowly absorb primal force…”

Banbu couldn't contain its excitement and said, “That's right, it's a God-given species! Quick! Big Head, take me to see.”