Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 719 - 596: Farewell

Ink Orchid's Spikemoss Divine-Given Seed yielded a large harvest of Silver Cypress Seeds, but the enhancement effects did not change much; the size optimization remained the same.

The specific direction of this Divine-Given Level size optimization is determined by multiple factors, including racial bloodline, individual condition, external environment, and personal will.

Blue Crab Rattan ate first, consuming a large amount. Under the direct guidance of the Linnan Divine Tree, it underwent physical conditioning and then experienced a Molting Evolution.

The results were not ideal.

The biggest optimization was that its originally mismatched pair of pincer limbs became the same size. Natural life forms are typically symmetrical, so this wasn't a major flaw.

However, there were downsides...

Tie Bush was responsible for logging. It used its large pincer for big trees and its small pincer for small trees; the different sizes had been quite practical.

Now that they were the same size, it actually interfered with its work...

They needed to find a way to change it back...

Beyond the pincers, the size optimization wasn't very noticeable. Its overall form became more streamlined, better adapted to terrestrial living, and more suited for moving through the jungle. Its legs had grown slightly longer, making its movements more agile when running, but it still wasn't fast. Coupled with Tie Bush's slow-wittedness, it was always a step behind in everything.

This was frustrating and somewhat unsolvable...

The harvested Divine-Given Silver Cypress Seeds were not rushed to market. Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, and the various Assistant Kings could also consume some to test their effects.

...

Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid were unlucky and had not harvested any Divine-Given Seeds for ten consecutive years.

...

「Year 51 of Silver Cypress.」

The third batch of Divine-Grade Molan Seeds matured and was harvested.

Senior Orchid Mantis first relinquished Glinting Gold, allocating it to the most recently sown Divine-Given Island Banyan Seed to store Energy early for a future breakthrough to King-Level.

...

「Spring, Year 52 of Silver Cypress.」

The Snow Velvet Spider King arrived on time at Xianglan Mountain.

They exchanged greetings.

Black Sophora and Fragrant Cypress respectfully presented three Spider Silk Bags.

Three Divine-Grade Molan Seeds.

One was the fixed trade share with the Snow Velvet Spider King, and two had been procured from the Seven-Leaf and White Ivy Trade Caravans.

After a brief inspection, the Snow Velvet Spider King packed them away and said cheerfully, "The items are fine. Dragon Cypress Ant King, all our previous trades are now settled."

Dragon Cypress replied, "All settled."

The Snow Velvet Spider King then asked, "What do you need next? I suggest making a reservation in advance so I can plan my inventory turnover."

Dragon Cypress said, "The next batch of Divine-Grade Molan Seeds won't be ready for another 35 years, so there's no rush. The share promised to you, Snow Velvet Spider King, is yours, guaranteed even without an exchange. That cannot change. However, I can't deduct from the shares I promised to Spider Kings Seven-Leaf and White Ivy anymore."

"Right—"

The Snow Velvet Spider King gestured, "Let's set off and continue our conversation while walking."

Black Sophora and Fragrant Cypress turned and vibrated their Tentacles to pass on the orders.

The massive trade caravan set off with great momentum.

Dragon Cypress and the Snow Velvet Spider King walked side by side at the front of the procession.

The Snow Velvet Spider King continued, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, we're just waiting for you to break through to Evolution King Level now. Many critical decisions require you to reach Evolution King Level before they can be finalized."

Dragon Cypress stated, "According to my plan, it should be about 20 years from now."

Snow Velvet Spider King asked, "What about the Divine-Given Seeds? Are they ready?"

Dragon Cypress replied, "Not yet."

Snow Velvet Spider King pressed, "What about the actual Source Stones? Have you started preparing them?"

Dragon Cypress said, "It's too troublesome transporting Source Stones from the caravans on the Ten-thousand Tribes Continent. I was thinking, Snow Velvet Spider King, perhaps you could help arrange something from the Wanglan Continent?"

Snow Velvet Spider King inquired, "Approximately how many do you need?"

Dragon Cypress answered, "Thirty million pieces."

The Snow Velvet Spider King paused, "..."

After a few seconds of silence, the Snow Velvet Spider King said, "If we use the Bee Clan for transportation, there are two problems. First, the sheer amount would be difficult to explain. Second, cross-ocean long-distance transport incurs a shipping fee as high as 10%. For 30 million Source Stones, you would need to pay 3 million in transportation fees."

Dragon Cypress admitted, "I'm not familiar with the situation on the Wanglan Continent. Snow Velvet Spider King, could you think of a solution?"

Snow Velvet Spider King proposed, "There is a way. You could organize a team of Blue Soldiers to transport it yourselves?"

Dragon Cypress asked, "Using their Freezing Ability to make an Ice Boat?"

"Exactly!" the Snow Velvet Spider King affirmed.

He continued, "On the tropical coast of the Wanglan Continent, in the northwest corner, West Valley has a giant Source Stone Mine with Source Stones available for trade. I can communicate with them to bring the Source Stones to the coast. Each year, during the Northern Hemisphere spring trading season for Roving Merchants, you can come meet me ahead of time, and I can provide some assistance along the way. We could transport 3 million Source Stones each year. Over ten years, we could move all 30 million Source Stones back to the Cloud Trace Continent."

Transport it themselves, huh~

The Snow Velvet Spider King clearly had the capacity to help bring them over~

Dragon Cypress conceded, "That could work!"

He then asked, "Snow Velvet Spider King, if I bring Soldier Ants to transport goods, could that expose us? Blue Soldiers are special, and their origins are not easy to explain."

The Snow Velvet Spider King reassured him, "I'll help you fabricate a plausible origin story. On the northeast coast of the continent, there's a Giant-headed Leafcutter Ant Kingdom. Your name will be 'Zhibai.' You don't need to say much, no need to explain. In the Southern Hemisphere, no Insect will doubt what I say, nor can any Insect question it. Even if a genuine Leafcutter Ant King met you, it would acknowledge you as one of its own kind."

Dragon Cypress said, "...Okay!"

He then asked, "Then, what would be a suitable exchange for the Source Stones? Origin Force Honey? Bee King Honey?"

The Snow Velvet Spider King explained, "Doesn't our Shanglu Flame Spider Kingdom provide long-term aid to King Ant Goldna? We can arrange the transaction through him. It would be the same type of deal you have with Red Peach and the others: half Origin Force Honey and half Bee King Honey, with prices calculated according to the Northern Hemisphere market rates. Just hand over 3 million worth directly to King Ant Goldna each year. This way, I won't have to go to the trouble of transporting resources to Rainbow Island."

Dragon Cypress's eyes brightened. "Right! That's a clever solution! It saves everyone a lot of trouble!"

The Snow Velvet Spider King added, "The Source Stones can be transported by Ice Boat to Rainbow Island for transit. From there, you can take your time transferring them back to the Cloud Trace Continent."

Dragon Cypress confirmed, "Understood!"

The Snow Velvet Spider King then said, "After the trading concludes, you'll come with me to West Valley to familiarize yourself with the route."