White Ivy leaned in, lowered her mental power, and spoke frankly: "Lord Heartwing, I think we should first find the Spiky Wing Mantis King to buy a Divine-Grade Lightwing Seed..."

"This..."

Lord Heartwing was troubled, "The Mantis Kings of Hidden Wing Mountain rarely go out or receive visitors unless absolutely necessary. Especially the Spiky Wing Mantis King—I'm its junior by a generation, and I've only ever seen it four times in my life."

White Ivy: "Uh——"

Do they really have to be that high and mighty?

White Ivy was speechless for a moment, then thought and asked in return: "Then shall we go rest at Heartwing Peak first? Lord Heartwing, you can bring the 'Night Fragrance Fruit' and go pay respects to the Spiky Wing Mantis King?"

Lord Heartwing: "That's possible."

Lord Heartwing added nervously: "White Ivy Mountain Lord, regarding the 'Lightwing Seed' you mentioned, I can only promise to do my best. Or, I can ask the Spiky Wing Mantis King on your behalf and then invite you to go see it yourself."

White Ivy replied plainly: "Alright! Sorry to trouble you!"

Lord Heartwing asked curiously: "White Ivy Mountain Lord, why do you suddenly need a Lightwing Seed so urgently?"

White Ivy: "The Kingdom under the Yellow Poplar Bee King might be going to war with another Ant Kingdom soon. If I send over a Divine-Grade Lightwing Seed, it might help stabilize relations between both sides."

"I roughly understand!" Lord Heartwing waved a foreleg to beckon, "White Ivy Mountain Lord, come, let's head to Heartwing Peak first."

The group hurried on, quickly arriving at Heartwing Peak.

White Ivy unloaded the carapace cargo, found the metal can containing the Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit, and handed it to Lord Heartwing.

Lord Heartwing opened it for a glance, packed it away, and hurried off toward Lightwing Peak.

...

"Spiky Wing Mantis King—Spiky Wing Mantis King—Spiky Wing Mantis King—"

Lord Heartwing stood at the trailhead at the foot of the mountain, gathered his spiritual power, and sent three mental calls toward the cave on the mountainside where Spiky Wing Mantis King lived.

By Hidden Wing Mountain's rules, you only call three times in a row when it's an important matter.

"Heartwing?"

The Spiky Wing Mantis King's telepathy came from the forested mountainside. "Come up here to talk."

"Alright!"

Lord Heartwing hurried up the mountain.

The Spiky Wing Mantis King was already waiting in front of its cave, eyes locked deathly still on the Spider Silk Bag Lord Heartwing carried, gaze sharp and bright.

"Has the Divine-Grade Baihe Fruit arrived?"

"It's not the Baihe Fruit, it's another kind of Divine-Grade..."

Lord Heartwing, afraid of a misunderstanding, quickly stepped forward and handed the object to Spiky Wing Mantis King, explaining in a rush:

"White Ivy Mountain Lord has acquired the full share of a new Divine God-Given Seed called 'Night Fragrance.' However, this Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit... grants a hallucination ability through spiritual power, specifically causing other insects to hallucinate, on the soul level, that they smell floral and woody scents..."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King listened, its foreclaws moving quickly as it took out the metal can, twisted open the lid to check inside; its antennae trembled slightly, evidently shocked.

"A Wild God-Given Seed?!"

The Spiky Wing Mantis King's mental power sharpened, interrupting Lord Heartwing's explanation: "Peak Tree King!"

Lord Heartwing: "???"

Lord Heartwing repeated himself, "The ability granted by the Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit is almost entirely useless..."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King marveled: "This Wild God-Given Seed is truly extraordinary!"

Lord Heartwing: "But its fruit..."

Lord Heartwing caught himself in time, changed tack, and sought advice: "Spiky Wing Mantis King, what is a Peak Tree King? Is it very powerful?"

The Spiky Wing Mantis King affirmed: "Very powerful! The 'Night Fragrance' God-Given Seed which produces this Divine-Grade Fruit has evolved to a 9th-Age King-Level, the highest level allowed in the Natural Star Realm. For a Wild God-Given Seed to reach such heights, it either possesses great wisdom or else..."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King's speech came to an abrupt halt. It waved its antennae and said, "I'll explain it in detail another time if we have the chance. Now tell me, where is that Night Fragrance God-Given Seed rooted? It's not on the Ten-thousand Tribes Continent, right?"

Lord Heartwing: "That's right. On the Wan Country Continent."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King slowly waved its antennae, bowed its head in thought, and asked, "So White Ivy Mountain Lord obtained the entire share of the Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit?"

Lord Heartwing: "That's what she told me. The blossom-fruit cycle is seven years, producing three fruits."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King: "And the price?"

Lord Heartwing: "500,000 Source Stones per fruit."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King was stunned for a moment and stared down at the metal can, examining it closely.

This lone Divine-Grade Fruit, after being used, would bring enhancements worth at least 100,000 Source Stones, wouldn't it?

Not to mention it grants an ability...

The Spiky Wing Mantis King said, "Unbelievable price. I'll buy it. Natural God created all things—nothing is truly worthless. I want to see for myself whether it's actually useless or just underestimated."

Lord Heartwing was immediately in a bind: "Uh..."

Lord Heartwing wracked his brains, speaking swiftly: "Spiky Wing Mantis King, the Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit isn't exactly useless. This one in particular has already been reserved by Purple Back Mountain under the Beautiful Shield Bug Kingdom. I exhausted all my energy and resources to procure large amounts of Origin Force Honey, and only then did White Ivy Mountain Lord reluctantly agree to send it to Hidden Wing Mountain for you to inspect first."

Lord Heartwing lifted a claw to point toward the distant mountain where the Hidden Wing God-Given Seed was rooted: "Isn't it still not our Hidden Wing Mountain's usual trading season? White Ivy Mountain Lord specifically adjusted this year's roving merchant route to get this delivered to you on time. After you look at it, she still has to hurry and deliver it to Purple Back Mountain."

"Purple Back Mountain?" The Spiky Wing Mantis King cocked its head and strained to recall: Have I heard of that place?

Lord Heartwing explained in detail: "A newly rising small tribe called 'Banded Assassin Bug.' After their warriors evolve to Evolution Mountain Lord Level, they stably awaken a Waterwood System hallucination ability. In land battles, they can use the environment to construct a half-real, half-illusory flower-tree illusion realm."

The Spiky Wing Mantis King's eyes lit up, "Got it!"

The Spiky Wing Mantis King: "Do these two abilities complement each other?"

Lord Heartwing: "This is the first fruit this year—it's being sent to Purple Back Mountain for testing."

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