Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 676 - 582 Soul Seal

"Snow Velvet Spider King!"

"Dragon Cypress Ant King!"

Red Peach and Heliotrope had been waiting at the Starship Passage. In the past, Red Peach would use the waiting time to shuttle back and forth a few times, transporting more goods ahead of schedule. This year's trade was too significant. Although it was unclear what the Aconite Spider King had sent, the seriousness everyone attributed to it made it clear how extraordinarily valuable the goods on Heliotrope's back were. Red Peach stayed with Heliotrope to guard against any accidents.

They exchanged greetings. The Snow Velvet Spider King first untied its Carapace Spider Silk Rope and passed two 'small gifts' to Red Peach and Heliotrope. Having received a favor and knowing a major trade was imminent, Red Peach tactfully stepped back.

Heliotrope: "Snow Velvet Spider King, Dragon Cypress Ant King, what the Aconite Spider King promised has been delivered on time."

Heliotrope, not one for idle chatter, untied his Carapace Spider Silk Rope and passed over the three Spider Silk Bags one after the other.

"Heliotrope, you've worked hard."

"The Aconite Spider King has taken great care."

The Snow Velvet Spider King solemnly took one bag and opened it. Inside was a Gold Jar, forged from gold and strengthened using a type of Metal Ability unfamiliar to both Dragon Cypress and Snow Velvet. The surface of the Gold Jar was simply adorned with a Seven-Leaf Grass motif, which was also the current emblem of the Seven-Leaf Spider King's Caravan. It opened the lid. Inside was encapsulated snow-white Bee King Jelly. A spiritual power scan revealed an elongated, oval-shaped nut with pointed ends, its surface exhibiting black and white patterns of Origin Force intertwined in a distinct spiral, emanating a unique Soul System Primordial Energy Breath.

Six Path Nut! Dragon Cypress recognized it instantly. That a Divine-Grade Fruit conferring Soul System Talent is also a Six Path Nut is astonishing enough. Even more so, it's produced by the Six Peaks Mountain and the Six-Spiked Cloud Ants Kingdom!

No wonder Aconite Spider King was so cautious, unwilling to reveal any information. White Ivy and the Luoli Caravan would only need one glance to recognize the item's provenance. Once aware of its origins, given the current strength of the Luoli and White Ivy Trade Caravans, they would have the capability to infiltrate Six Peaks Mountain and contend for a share. So, Aconite Spider King was guarding against White Ivy and Melde.

Dragon Cypress marveled secretly at the potency of Six Peaks Mountain, which could cultivate two Top-Level Divine-Grade plants from a single mutant species.

To be safe, Dragon Cypress also opened the other two Spider Silk Bags and checked them, confirming there were no errors. Fragrant Cypress and Black Sophora came forward and handed over four Spider Silk Bags. Heliotrope then opened and inspected each one: four Divine-Grade Molan Seeds.

"Thank you, Dragon Cypress Ant King!"

"Fragrant Cypress, Black Sophora, you've both worked hard."

Heliotrope quickly packed up and secured them to his carapace. For the Divine-Grade Molan Seeds, the Seven-Leaf Spider King accounted for five. From this batch, one was circulated to Wave Tree Bay for the One Fruit Bee Queen, so four were delivered. The trade between Dragon Cypress and Aconite Spider King involved exchanging two Divine-Grade Fruits that imparted Soul System Talent. This required a payment of six Divine-Grade Molan Seeds. Two were still owing and would be compensated in the next batch.

Heliotrope: "Snow Velvet Spider King, do you have any further instructions?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Nothing more. Heliotrope, you should return first and report to Aconite and the Seven-Leaf Spider King."

"Alright!"

Heliotrope sprinted away.

Red Peach quickly ran back. Snow Velvet Spider King took two Spider Silk Bags from its back and handed them over, "Lord White Ivy needs the Divine-Grade Festoon Fruit and Crow Gall Fruit."

Red Peach, in turn, handed over two Spider Silk Bags, "Divine-Grade Leilian Seed and Golden Sichuan Berry Fruit."

The exchange of Divine-Grade products between Snow Velvet and White Ivy was gradually becoming regular, happening almost every year. Snow Velvet Spider King and Red Peach simultaneously opened and checked them, confirming they were correct. After quickly packing everything, Snow Velvet Spider King asked, "Red Peach, is there anything else you need to exchange?"

Red Peach: "Lord White Ivy consumed a Divine-Grade Leilian Seed herself and attempted to undergo Evolution during her winter sleep last year. Unfortunately, she failed. Now, Lord White Ivy needs a Divine-Grade Leizhe Fruit that grants Thunder System Talent..."

EH!

Dragon Cypress, who had been indifferent, suddenly perked up.

HEH, HEH. Finally, that fellow White Ivy also failed. The probability of gaining an Elemental Talent from Divine-Grade items is only 50% to 60%. Theoretically, with many uses, failure is inevitable. I've failed before. Melde has failed before. Seven-Leaf has failed before. Snow Velvet Spider King surely has also failed but just never said so. White Ivy had eaten quite a few without ever failing. Everyone thought she was truly favored by the Natural True God. It was about time she failed.

Snow Velvet Spider King also silently felt relieved and gravely agreed, "No problem. The next batch will mature in 7 years."

Red Peach: "Thank you for your trouble, Snow Velvet Spider King."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Is there anything else you need?"

Red Peach: "We need two Divine-Grade Brocade Bottle Fruits. Lord White Ivy will trade with a Divine-Grade Fruit of equivalent value, which grants Wind System combat ability..."

Red Peach knew all the Divine-Grade products Snow Velvet Spider King controlled. On Red Peach's side, White Ivy was continuously opening new channels, finding at least one new Divine-Grade product each year in recent years. Red Peach also began strictly adhering to their confidentiality agreement. When introducing items to Snow Velvet Spider King, she wouldn't mention their names or origins, only describing the abilities they granted and the next production cycle.

After a brief introduction, a short discussion followed. They reached an exchange agreement and scheduled a delivery time.

Snow Velvet asked, "Red Peach, is that everything?"

Red Peach: "That's all."

"Good! Send my regards to Lord White Ivy!"

Snow Velvet Spider King turned and said, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, please continue with your business. I will take my leave now."

Having said that, it decisively turned and left.

Fragrant Cypress and Black Sophora then handed over six Spider Silk Bags, containing six Divine-Grade Molan Seeds. Three were for the White Ivy Trade Caravan, two for the Luoli Caravan, and one for the Wormwood Spider King. All six were to be settled by calculating their value in Source Stones.

Red Peach checked and confirmed there were no errors, then began unloading from the Stone Slab Wheelcart. One Spider Silk Bag was passed over, containing one Divine-Grade Leilian Seed.

Red Peach: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, 10,000,000."

Dragon Cypress: "Good!"

Red Peach: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, the Divine-Grade Molan Seeds total 30,000,000 Source Stones, leaving a balance of 20,000,000. The White Ivy, Melde, and Wormwood caravans can't transport so much Divine-Given Origin Force Food in one go. We'll settle the account with Spider King Silk Scrolls first. Starting next year, we will gradually deliver the goods over the next 10 years."