Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 168 - 135: Alien Ant Nest, the Enlightened Race Comes Calling

Chapter 168: Chapter 135: Alien Ant Nest, the Enlightened Race Comes Calling

Now, whenever they encounter materials related to Spirit Ants or something similar, they will immediately spend a large sum to purchase them.

That Bamboo Wood Ant Car, with both ants and materials, is simply a heaven-sent treasure.

No wonder they are so excited.

The Cultivator from the Mo Family said with a bitter smile:

"The elders in the sect already plan to cooperate with the cultivators of your sect, as in terms of Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts, only the Four Seasons Sect holds the top position in this world.

I am telling you in advance now, so it doesn’t really matter.

Besides, Taoist Friend should be quite familiar with the friend who cultivated these Spirit Ants, right?

I hope Taoist Friend can put in a good word for us; there will be a handsome reward in the future."

Qian Fang also smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

If this matter involves cooperation, it indeed benefits both parties.

The Mo Family wants to explore that Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, and the Four Seasons Sect will surely be interested in the unknown types of Spirit Ants inside.

I wonder what kind of Qi Fortune Junior Brother Li has to be able to encounter such good fortune when sending something?

...

A True Man from the Spirit Plant Hall came personally to find Li Ye.

"Nephew."

The True Man’s attire was almost indistinguishable from that of an old farmer, and his face carried a few rough wrinkles, giving him a sincere and kindly appearance when he smiled.

He seemed like the kind of middle-aged man who would work hard in the field to support his family, having old and young depending on him, and who would tease his children at home, weaving interesting little toys for the kids.

Li Ye paused slightly.

"Uncle Master He."

He greeted and said, "Why is Uncle Master visiting, and for what reason is he looking for me?"

The True Man smiled at him, "It’s all because of those Spirit Ants you raised. Some cultivators from the Mo Family saw your Spirit Ants and thought about wanting to collaborate.

The sect sent me to discuss the pros and cons with you, and if it’s not feasible, we won’t involve you."

He sat inside the small courtyard Li Ye specifically used for receiving guests and explained the Mo family’s situation to Li Ye clearly.

Including the Ant Race’s Grotto Heaven from beyond the skies.

Li Ye listened intently and began contemplating.

In simple terms, if Li Ye is willing to participate, he must provide enough Bamboo Wood Spirit Ants and help resolve any potential issues related to them.

The benefits include the naturally formed array structure inside the mysterious Ant Race’s cave, some possible treasures obtained, and even contact with the Ant Race itself.

These are quite favorable conditions.

Moreover, with the sect’s uncles helping to oversee, Li Ye need not worry about any problems occurring, so after careful consideration, he nodded.

"I am willing to participate."

"However, the quantity of Bamboo Wood Ants isn’t extensive right now."

"How many does the Mo Family initially require?"

Even if Bamboo Wood Ants reproduce quickly, they can’t gather tens of thousands at once; currently, the ant colonies combined only number several thousand.

It’s not enough to take them all.

"The initial number needed isn’t a lot," True Man He replied. "According to our Taoist Friends from the Mo Family, they mainly want to use your Spirit Ants to establish a forward base.

Once they have this forward base, they can send some cultivators inside.

With the puppets transformed from your Spirit Ants, they can gradually explore outward and figure out what treasures are inside that Grotto Heaven."

Li Ye nodded, "Then these Bamboo Wood Ants should be quite intelligent; otherwise, it might not be built... Thankfully."

Building a forward base falls perfectly within the expertise, right?

Immediately, Li Ye seriously discussed and negotiated with True Man He, eventually using about three thousand Bamboo Wood Ants to make a flat house for the True Man to take to the Mo Family and the sect’s Array Masters for processing.

Grotto Heaven Spiritual Bamboo.

Naturally, it can engrave some arrays or something, and in this aspect, the Bamboo Wood Ants also inherited the traits of Grotto Heaven Spiritual Bamboo.

After sending True Man He away, Li Ye intended to rest for a while, but the Four Seasons Jade Pendant informed him that Li Sui from the Enlightened Race was visiting.

Today is indeed a day of events.

Enlightened Race?

Could it be something wrong with the Potato Flood Dragon meat?

Or Dongcang Town?

Li Ye squinted, opened the spatial permissions, allowing Li Sui to enter directly into the courtyard used for receiving guests.

Soon enough, Li Sui arrived in strides.

"Taoist Friend Li, it has been a while since we last met." Li Sui seemed to have dressed up meticulously when he arrived.

At least his armor had been replaced with a new one, seemingly polished as well.

"Taoist Friend Li, have a seat." Li Ye gestured invitingly, then directly asked, "Why have you come to see me? Is there something wrong with the Potato Flood Dragon meat?"

"Indeed, but it’s a good thing."

Li Sui bowed deeply to Li Ye, his expression grave, "Taoist Friend resolved the Hungry Ghost issue in Dongcang Town, allowing us some respite. I am truly grateful to you!"

"Oh!" Li Ye waved his hand repeatedly, "I should be the one thankful for your tribe’s contributions; guarding such a place isn’t a simple task."

"Since you have come to me, it’s rare to be far from the arduous task of guard duty, no need to be so courteous. Just relax, and by the way, try some of the Spiritual Food here."

As far as he knew, over there required constant vigilance against any ghost creatures emerging from the Hungry Ghost Qi, resisting the erosion of Ghost Qi.

Being at the back end, he merely offered some minor assistance.

The main effort falls on the Nascent Soul True Men; without Heart Grass and help from the sect, he couldn’t have done it.

Taking pride in this would not be a good thing, he was aware of that.

Li Sui paused for a moment upon hearing this, and his smile grew more sincere.

The Enlightened Race, almost the whole tribe, guard various dangerous places, often leading to their bodies being stained occasionally with killing and evil Qi, which those sensitive to Spiritual Sense, such as Spirit Plant Masters, find repellent.

Respect is certainly given.

But... repulsion is unavoidable.

Courteous yet distant.

Such genuine respect from someone like Li Ye, Li Sui witnessed for the first time, and the slight unfamiliarity in his heart soon faded away.

"Since Brother Li said so, I’ll be more casual."

He sat magnanimously on the stone stool and stated the purpose of this visit:

"Can Brother Li’s Potato Flood Dragon now be widely introduced? If possible, it might as well use our Enlightened Race as a testing ground.

This is the sincerity brought by several elders from the tribe, and in the future, if it’s settled, there will be a significant reward."

He took something out from the Storage Ring and placed it on the table.

It was an item resembling a clam shell, but actually a Spirit Plant; inside, one could see a green tree and a crystal-clear mansion-like residence, entwined with a five-colored Spirit Vein.

[Name]: Abyss Mansion Clam

[Mood]: None

[State]: Will automatically grow when placed in water imbued with Spiritual Qi.

"Brother Li has indeed shown extraordinary sincerity."

"I saw this item previously at the Treasure Nest Pavilion; it’s a piece of Aquatic Race residential property worth one million Spirit Stones, along with this Fourth Tier Spirit Vein..."

"But... it’s only a test site. Is it truly worth giving such a precious item as a gift?"

Li Ye sipped some tea and expressed his doubts.

Offering something valued at several million Spirit Stones so easily.

He had already deciphered their intentions, yet he had to inquire to see if this Taoist Friend Li would reveal the truth.

Li Sui shrugged, "It’s brought by a few elders in the tribe.

Brother Li, to be frank with you.

If the Potato Flood Dragon can be tested in our Enlightened Race’s locale, it would be wonderful for us. I am merely presenting myself thick-skinned."

"Fearing it’s not just about the Potato Flood Dragon." Li Ye studied Li Sui, eyes deep, "Did the elders from your tribe fancy my status."

—closed-door disciple of True Man Suoxing, Vice Hall Master of the Spirit Plant Hall, this identity would be reputable wherever it goes.

It’s not that he wants to overthink, but given his status, he must be cautious.

The Four Seasons Sect, with its vast estate, generally maintains a harmonious camaraderie, but it doesn’t lack complex interpersonal relationships.

Just like those unique Spiritual Materials he cultivated previously, the priority of consideration naturally goes to cultivators having a good relationship with his lineage.

The Potato Flood Dragon, a newly undiscovered species, if truly experimented outside as the first test site, must attract attention, including some intangible benefits that are difficult to quantify.

He indeed needs to be more prudent.