Astral Cockroach

The Oil Peach Cockroach King didn't want to dwell on the attack in Zijing County, and simply asked, "What's the name of that divine-grade lotus?"

Banbu answered truthfully, "Nine-Leaf Red Lotus."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King asked, "What's the yield?"

Banbu considered it and said, "The yield is very high. The flowering and fruiting cycle is three years, and each time it produces 11 portions."

"So much! No wonder you're peddling it everywhere." The Oil Peach Cockroach King said, "You can consider bringing it to Changsheng County for trade. The divine-bestowed seed of the divine-grade Fire Oil Tung also enhances flame element abilities. The flowering and fruiting cycle is 7 years, and each time it produces 9 portions."

"Okay!" Banbu agreed without hesitation, and then asked, "Oil Peach Cockroach King, which other tribes have divine-grade, god-bestowed seeds? Can you tell me?"

The Oil Peach Cockroach King shook its antennae and said, "Divine-grade, god-bestowed seeds have the highest number of elemental enhancements, but their utility value is relatively low, so they're not really anything special. After the Changsheng Cockroach King, Changsheng County doesn't have any good things to offer in exchange. It's basically withdrawn, and your Nine-Leaf Red Lotus isn't enough either."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King added, "As for relevant information, the lesson of Zijing County is profound enough, and I can't reveal it casually. Lizhu Peak found the Dragon Bamboo, an extinct bamboo species? With top-level plant seeds, you'll eventually obtain a second divine-grade plant. It's just a matter of time."

"Oh…" Banbu said, "Chiwu Mountain has been looking for a divine-grade, god-bestowed seed that can enhance speed."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King still shook its antennae and said, "The Chiwu Ghost King has been to Changsheng County. It inquired about it itself. Unfortunately, what I know is already limited, and there's no type like that."

Banbu still wanted to ask.

The Oil Peach Cockroach King coldly snorted, "Take care of yourself first. Why bother with these trivial matters? Do you think Chiwu Mountain is a reliable backer? When they need you, they'll help you as appropriate and give you some benefits. When you have no value, they'll unceremoniously abandon you."

"Do you think the Tianmu Magnolia is very precious? As far as I know, Chiwu Mountain has at least 5 divine-grade, god-bestowed seeds. How many do you know? The Tianmu Magnolia is the worst one. It's been exchanged countless times. It's a cheap thing they used to fool you, and you're still showing it off everywhere. Foolish!"

"Remember, the only ones you can truly trust are your own kind. Everything else is insincere and can't withstand the test of adversity."

"…" Banbu held back for a long time, and then said awkwardly, "I'm grateful for the lesson."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King had a volatile temper, didn't mince words, and acted impetuously.

The Oil Peach Cockroach King turned sideways, and its antennae pointed to the frosty white longevity peach on the mountain, saying, "The first ripening of the peach fruit also extends lifespan. It used a large amount of Changsheng Longevity Peach remnants to complete its second transformation and growth. Its quality is second only to the divine-grade, and it's definitely much better than the Sacred Bamboo fruit of your Lizhu Peak."

"The main reason I asked you to come here this time is to discuss the selling price of the Frost White Longevity Peach and the Sacred Bamboo fruit. We're half of the same race, so it's necessary to discuss a unified approach to handling them."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King said leisurely, "For the development and continuation of the tribe, our own kind is reliable, and primordial stones are more reliable than our own kind."

Banbu didn't speak, waiting for what was to come.

The Oil Peach Cockroach King said, "I heard that the two sacred bamboo, god-bestowed seeds of your Lizhu Peak are being nurtured by two young warriors to create life seeds? Are you planning to increase the price significantly after they advance to Cockroach Kings, after a small price increase this time?"

"That's right." Banbu asked, "What do you mean…"

The Oil Peach Cockroach King said, "Cockroach Kings are far off. Why not just raise the price together this time? Calculate it annually, 15,000 primordial stones for 1 year of extended lifespan."

"Based on experience, one portion of Frost White Longevity Peach can extend lifespan for a maximum of 100 years, for a total of 13 portions. I plan to learn from your Lizhu Peak's approach and split it into 18 portions. A single portion can still extend lifespan for about 80 years, priced at 1.2 million primordial stones per portion."

Banbu's mind was active, and it understood why the Oil Peach Cockroach King insisted that it arrive in advance. It chuckled and said, "Then I'll stay."

The Oil Peach Cockroach King said, "The allocation of sales quotas should also be unified. Those who are close to our Fire Cockroach Kingdom can buy the Frost White Longevity Peach, and then…"

Banbu understood and interjected, "Then the Great Sacred Bamboo fruit, and then the Sacred Bamboo fruit."

…

In terms of insect affairs, the Oil Peach Cockroach King saw things more clearly than the Changsheng Cockroach King.

The Oil Peach Cockroach King was also dark-hearted enough.

So was Banbu.

The Sacred Bamboo fruit nurtured by the Du Bamboo, each portion extended lifespan by 52 to 53 years, and the price first increased from 600,000 to 700,000.

Dan Bamboo is currently only at the Mountain Lord level. The lifespan extension effect of the Great Sacred Bamboo fruit is about 55 years, and the price increased from 700,000 to 800,000. It won't be long before it advances to County Lord, and then there will be another significant price increase.

Currently, only Changsheng County and Lizhu Peak have primordial food that can significantly extend lifespan. Cooperation means monopoly. There's no other choice.

Banbu stayed in the Oil Peach Cockroach King's territory.

Over the next half month, warriors from various foreign tribes who received the news came to purchase the Frost White Longevity Peach. The Oil Peach Cockroach King and Banbu jointly announced the newly established prices and quota allocation methods.

Warriors with god-bestowed seeds, even herbal god-bestowed seeds at the Mountain Lord level, still had at least 100,000 primordial stone income in their territory each year. At the County Lord level, the annual territory income was at least 200,000. If it was a tree god-bestowed seed of slightly better quality and higher value, the annual territory income at the County Lord level was at least 400,000 to 500,000 primordial stones.

Spending money to buy life, 15,000 primordial stones a year, no matter how you calculate it, it's a profitable deal.

In the Myriad Clan Continent, there were over ten thousand warriors with god-bestowed seeds. However, the production of Frost White Longevity Peach and Sacred Bamboo fruit was only so much.

The price increase was infuriating, but in the end, they still had to obediently spend primordial stones to buy it. After a few years, they would adapt to the new pricing and still rush to buy it.

…

Income skyrocketed. It was a very pleasant collaboration.

Banbu returned to Lizhu Peak and immediately sent the news to Chui Rong County. The Da Huangguo Banyan had an indirect lifespan extension effect, reminding them to appropriately increase the price next year.

The planned trip to the Chi Jian Continent was postponed again.

The Sacred Bamboo fruit and the Frost White Longevity Peach happened to mature in the same year. After the "Longevity Peach Feast" in Changsheng County, autumn was the Sacred Bamboo fruit maturity season. Banbu stayed and personally explained the price increase to the various tribes that came to purchase: Changsheng County forced the price increase, and the Oil Peach Cockroach King forced it. The Red Cockroach Tribe was a vassal tribe, and they dared not disobey the decision of the ruling suzerain tribe.

After dealing with the Sacred Bamboo fruit matters of that year, Banbu finally had time to go to Chiwu Mountain.

…

In the eastern region of the Dragon Bamboo Continent, there are many dangerous peaks and mountains. The laying of steel rails finally connected this most difficult 3,000 kilometers.

Continuing westward, there are more hills and plains, and the efficiency has suddenly increased.

Catching up with the bullet train to transport materials, taking a ride.

The sound of clanging gradually stabilized, and the wheels spun rapidly, speeding along the railway.

It was a very pleasant journey, comfortably lying in the carriage, without expending any effort. In just three days, they arrived at the forefront of the steel rail project, which was already in the Central Region.

The warriors of Lizhu Peak were all busy here.

Banbu called on Xiangfei and Huitao and set off with supplies.

Walking across the Dragon Bamboo Continent, crossing the ocean, and stepping onto the Chi Jian Continent.

The timing was not good. It was just the beginning of autumn in the Southern Continent.

The sea experienced strong winds and waves, and the land journey frequently encountered heavy rain.

Canyon.

Xiaobaizhu lay under the Wedge Thorn god-bestowed seed, boredly fiddling with a primordial stone.

Baizhu shrank in the cave, snoring loudly.

"Banbu! Xiangfei! You're finally here!"

Seeing the group loaded with goods, Xiaobaizhu jumped up excitedly, its two eyeballs rolling, and tears streamed down.

"Banbu!" Baizhu's roar came from below the canyon, and then it was seen running up the cliff.

"Banbu, you're 3 years late! We two… 8 years?"

Baizhu and Xiaobaizhu followed Banbu's instructions, engraving the "卍" symbol to keep track of time. Too much time had passed, and it was blurry and a bit uncountable.

Xiaobaizhu complained, "The primordial food you left behind was eaten long ago. We were almost starved to death."

"Aren't you still alive and well? Xiaobaizhu, didn't you successfully advance to Mountain Lord? You two, stop talking nonsense." Banbu said seriously, "There have been a lot of things happening in recent years, and it's been delayed."

Seeing Baizhu and Xiaobaizhu surrounding Banbu and complaining, Xiangfei helped explain, "Zijing County was attacked and besieged by beast warriors. Many warriors died in battle, and all the products of a divine-grade, god-bestowed seed that year were robbed. The plant was almost killed by frost abilities."

"Divine-grade primordial food was robbed?!" Baizhu's eyes widened, a little flustered, and asked, "Is Lizhu Peak okay?"

"It's temporarily okay." Banbu used its metal ability to unload the goods and said, "Baizhu, you will return to Lizhu Peak with me. This little warrior is called Huitao. She was born in Cloud Mist Peak and is a direct descendant of Camellia. She will stay here."

"Xiaobaizhu, you will also stay and keep Huitao company."

"This rain, it's been raining all the way. You guys put the things in the cave for storage first." Banbu instructed, walked to the edge of the cliff, and looked down.

The vertical deep well excavation depth should be more than 100 meters. Looking down from a high position, the bottom cannot be seen.

Because it was too deep, the water pump equipment and the hanging basket equipment were difficult to use and were dismantled and discarded aside.

"The deeper you go, the more trouble it is!" Banbu muttered and asked, "Baizhu, haven't you found it yet?"

"Yes!" Baizhu replied, "Leakage! We can't use the water pump anymore."

Xiaobaizhu quickly added and explained, "Banbu, there is a crack deep underground. Every time it rains, the accumulated water will leak out along the crack."

Baizhu glared at Xiaobaizhu and continued, "Primordial power also overflows outward from the depths of the ground through the cracks."