Ant Lord in the Star Realm

Wind Wheel Mountain Lord was quite pragmatic. This time White Ivy had indeed brought a batch of Southern Sour Jujubes and Scarletlight Fruits, two types of Divine-Given Origin Force Food. So, it seemed that the previously mentioned Fruit-Scented Orchid Seeds, Azure Fruits, and Gorgon Fruit Seeds were no false promise.

Since she had so many types of Divine-Given Origin Force Food, there was the opportunity to obtain trading rights for other Divine-Given Seeds that could aid in its evolution and growth.

It appeared that White Ivy had truly struck it rich this time.

Wind Wheel Mountain Lord invited White Ivy up the mountain, offering her a warm and hospitable welcome.

After a morning of dining and chatting, and either directly asking or subtly probing, he sought all sorts of information about 'Origin Force Ant Honey' and 'Ant King Honey'.

Wind Wheel Mountain Lord brought out nine Spider King Silk Scrolls from a cave and handed them to White Ivy.

Upon seeing this, Dendrobium immediately reminded, "...Origin Force Honey, order."

Wind Wheel Mountain Lord: "..."

Appearing somewhat resigned, Wind Wheel Mountain Lord said, "White Ivy Mountain Lord, you've worked hard. Next year please bring four cans of Origin Force Honey. As for the taste, anything will do, but the enhancement effects... two cans to enhance Comprehensive Physique, one can for Enhanced Carapace, and one for Sensory Enhancement."

Dendrobium then shouted, "The one with the strong fresh fruit fragrance is delicious! I want the strong fresh fruit fragrance flavor!"

Wind Wheel Mountain Lord looked towards White Ivy.

White Ivy: "No problem."

White Ivy seized the moment, saying, "The Metal Cans used to contain the honey are meticulously crafted, elegant and exquisite, with my unique mark on the Spider Silk Scrolls embedded inside the lids. I recycle them for 50 Source Stones each or as a deposit for continued ordering..."

White Ivy declined Wind Wheel Mountain Lord's enthusiastic offer to stay longer and swiftly departed. She rested for half a day in the nearby mountains. At twilight, as the sky began to dim, she immediately set out at an even jog, heading to the next trading location.

「The Red Soldier Beetle Tribe. Vinegrowth Mountain.」

"Mountain Lord Chickweed! Mountain Lord Chickweed..."

"White Ivy Mountain Lord?"

The reply of Mountain Lord Chickweed came from the woods, followed by his quick arrival.

White Ivy got straight to the point, "Mission accomplished! This year I've successfully transported the Scarletlight Honey to Vinegrowth Mountain."

Did she really bring it over?

Seeing White Ivy so confident for the first time, Mountain Lord Chickweed tentatively asked, "Do you have a lot?"

White Ivy: "A lot!"

Mountain Lord Chickweed paused for a moment and then said, "Mountain Lord White Ivy, let's go up the mountain for a detailed talk!"

Mountain Lord Chickweed was a very polite second-generation insect. After going up the mountain, he first offered a variety of foods to his guest before asking the question that concerned him:

"Mountain Lord White Ivy, that Scarletlight Honey..."

White Ivy did not beat around the bush. She untied the Spider Silk Rope, maneuvered to lower a Spider Silk Bag, and placed it in front of Mountain Lord Chickweed.

"Here are five cans, priced at 2,000 Source Stones per can. This batch, due to some unavoidable reasons, had insufficient Source Stone usage during the fruit ripening period, so the quality is slightly inferior. Next year, there will be an improvement."

"Mountain Lord Chickweed, you can open a can to inspect."

As White Ivy spoke, she untied the Spider Silk Rope that connected the cans.

Mountain Lord Chickweed picked up a can. Holding it and turning it over for a look, he praised, "This Metal Can is very exquisitely crafted. White Ivy Mountain Lord, you've certainly put a lot of effort into this!"

White Ivy seamlessly added, "I will recycle the Metal Cans for 50 Source Stones each."

Is she crazy? Could a Broken Jar made from River Iron Sand and forged using Metal Ability actually be worth 50 Source Stones?

Mountain Lord Chickweed didn't say much more. He twisted open the lid to inspect the Scarletlight Honey inside.

A sweep of his spiritual power gave him a rough assessment.

No need to taste it. It's good stuff, no problem there.

Mountain Lord Chickweed screwed the lid back on, then picked up another can and opened it for inspection.

The quantity in each can was very precisely controlled during packaging, with hardly any difference between them.

He silently estimated: 2,000 Source Stones per can. The price was quite cheap.

Not only was it cheap, but the taste was also particularly good.

"Quite nice."

Mountain Lord Chickweed commented nonchalantly as he screwed on the lid. Twisting the pine label to view it, he asked, "Mountain Lord White Ivy, are there only these five cans?"

White Ivy: "Five cans like this is quite a lot."

White Ivy's tone softened as she said, "That wild Divine-Given Scarletlight Seed is just one small step away from reaching the Lord-Level. Once it successfully breaks through, both yield and quality will greatly increase. At that time, we can consider selling more to you."

"Then thank you in advance!"

Mountain Lord Chickweed, pondering, further inquired, "Do we get these five cans every year? Or is it..."

White Ivy: "Every year there will be five cans! Stable supply."

White Ivy maneuvered the Spider Silk, lifting another Spider Silk Bag. She opened it, placed it in front of Mountain Lord Chickweed, and said:

"This is ordinary Origin Force Honey, and it's also very good. Mountain Lord Chickweed, you could buy two cans to treat the Tribe's Little Warriors. This stuff is sweet and delicious, very popular with them. Moreover, it's blended with over thirty kinds of Origin Force Food that enhance Comprehensive Physique, providing a balanced enhancement. This makes it especially suitable for those picky Little Warriors."

Mountain Lord Chickweed instantly grasped the implied meaning in White Ivy's words and gladly accepted, "No problem! I'll ask around for you..."

White Ivy left Vinegrowth Mountain with a bounce in her step.

With the Divine-Given Seeds paving the way, the trades unexpectedly went smoother than anticipated.

With ease, she opened up a sales channel for Origin Force Honey at Vinegrowth Mountain.

After resting in the woodland for half the day, she jogged off in the evening, heading towards the next stop.