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Chapter 484: The Instigation of the Ancient Evergreen Vine
Chapter 484: The Instigation of the Ancient Evergreen Vine
As night fell, Su Ping sat alone in his study, meticulously planning out a chart.
He was determined to put into action his idea of standardizing the Wansheng Heart's operations.
After all this time, the Wansheng Heart's pets had already grown in number.
However, some of these little guys had become complacent.
This was understandable, as not all pets were like Xiao Qing and Qian Yi, naturally driven by a competitive spirit.
Even humans, let alone pets, might not be willing to meditate.
Being complacent was indeed comfortable.
But as the master of the Wansheng Heart, Su Ping, who aspired to make it the world's largest pet breeding base, naturally didn't want to see this happen.
To motivate the little guys, throughout history, there were essentially two methods: coercion and temptation.
The former clearly didn't align with Su Ping's style.
So, he was left with the latter option.
Regardless, the innate pursuit of all creatures was to comprehend new skills and achieve evolutionary advancement.
Su Ping could only focus his efforts in this direction.
Currently, the only one truly suitable was the Forest Heart, with its vast number of diverse pets.
In the Water Heart, there was only the little snapping turtle, Hai Xin Ling Gui, who served as a mascot, and it was hard to imagine any source of income from it. As for the Phoenix Heart, it didn't even have the qualifications to operate, as there was no income at all.
It was even easier for visiting tourists to get splattered with bird droppings.
The pets in the other areas, including the Soul Heart, were barely manageable, but they were currently assisting in the breeding of the origami man with Master Yin's arrival. At the same time, the necromancy-focused spiritual land transformation was still underway, and the business had been delayed until now.
The Earth Heart didn't need further explanation.
Su Ping scratched his head, wondering why there wasn't much difference from a month ago.
However, renovations were never something that could be completed in a short time.
The pet point redemption system he envisioned for the Wansheng Heart was also not something that could be easily implemented.
With time pressing, Su Ping quickly wrote out a rough plan and called out, "Fatty!"
"Master, I'm here!"
"Fatty, please modify the values in this plan. From now on, all pets in the Wansheng Heart can earn points based on the revenue they generate for the Wansheng Heart. Once they accumulate enough points, they can receive corresponding breeding and growth training from me and other breeders I find.
This will make the Wansheng Heart's system more stable overall and also motivate these little guys. It will also give me a valid reason to breed these little guys."
"Yes, Master!"
Fatty quickly scanned Su Ping's notes.
This was where the advanced intelligence of mechanical pets came into play.
Su Ping was confident in this aspect, but looking at Fatty, he recalled the words of the Mad Saint when they returned to the Wansheng Heart.
He didn't bother asking where the Mad Saint had gone.
But this Mad Saint had mentioned those high-tech products of the Mechanical Association.
Su Ping didn't want to miss out on these products, but he didn't plan to place them within the Wansheng Heart, especially in the relatively distant Mechanical Heart.
Instead, he intended to set them up in the surrounding shops near the Dream Heart experience center. These shops would offer a series of mechanical entertainment services centered around the Wansheng Heart.
At that time, Fatty, as the true Titan Host, would also control these facilities.
In theory, Fatty could also create corresponding value in this aspect, so Su Ping said, "In this regard, Fatty, you can choose to participate. All revenue generated by mechanical pets can also be exchanged for points from you. Although your breeding skills and further evolution may be challenging and troublesome,
your main body can connect to countless terminals. You can use those points to exchange for mechanical cores and assemble new mechanical pets according to your own ideas!"
"Really? Thank you, Master!"
Fatty's delighted voice made Su Ping's eyelids twitch again.
He felt like he might have made a hasty decision.
However, he had indeed neglected Fatty to some extent. This little guy couldn't provide combat assistance when traveling far away, so Su Ping often overlooked him.
Thinking of this, Su Ping nodded, "That's right! So, you also need to think of a way. The revenue from the Wansheng Heart's mechanical pets is closely related to your performance!"
"Yes, Master!"
Fatty became full of enthusiasm.
This was the scene Su Ping had hoped to see.
If even Fatty showed such enthusiasm, the little guys would surely be motivated once the Wansheng Heart completed its renovations and officially became a large-scale pet breeding, sightseeing, and entertainment base.
However, Su Ping also needed to prepare, considering the financial and resource requirements.
The most immediate issues to address were the accommodation needs of the Forest Heart's little ancestors after returning today and, more importantly, the grandpa in his Beastmaster Space.
The task from Bi Yao Chun Shen! This grandpa had lowered his demands and was no longer urgently seeking the World Tree and the Elixir of Immortality.
But this time, the urgency of the request was no small matter.
Two Holy Spirit-level Wood-type resources: Primordial Wood and Green Tip.
Both were extremely precious treasures.
Even if they weren't used as primary resources for breeding, but directly consumed, the benefits would be immense.
Primordial Wood, when used by Wood-type plant-based pets, could enhance all their Wood-type, derived Life-type, and Poison-type skills by one proficiency level.
It couldn't break through to the Divine Transformation level.
But even so, it was still an exaggerated effect.
As for Green Tip, its name didn't seem impressive, but it had an irreplaceable effect for any pet.
It could be used as a battle item; as long as a plant-based pet took root in it, the power of all its skills would increase by one to ten times, depending on the pet's level.
The higher the level, the smaller the increase.
It was a strategic-level resource weapon.
Even with Su Ping's current status, obtaining these items without any bargaining chips would be extremely difficult.
Apart from these, there were also several equally rare Imperial-level resources.
Indeed, the leaves of the World Tree weren't easy to obtain.
Su Ping sighed as he realized that the three Holy Spirit-level resources he had obtained from Situ Feng might have to be traded this time.
He hoped that the exchange would go smoothly.
He just wished that after obtaining these items, the big boss would give him some peace for a while. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to afford it.
Su Ping was worried.
The Heart of the Forest was eerily quiet under the night sky.
In just one day, Su Ping had temporarily settled these plant-based pets.
Creating a perfect living environment wasn't something that could be done in a day or two.
These plant-based pets didn't mind waiting a few days.
However, one of them was clearly different.
It was none other than the Ancient Evergreen Vine, which had been ignored by the Heart of the Forest for an entire day.
Its name was Long Qing, given by the Old Master Ju Shen himself, which was why it was so proud.
But today, Long Qing was furious!
As the offspring of a Holy Spirit-level Great Saint Beast, renowned as the Azure Jade Young Master in the Ten Thousand Mountains, it was now being looked down upon by the terrifying mutated Life Ancient Tree and the Jade Branches in the Heart of the Wansheng. If that wasn't enough, even the other plants were treating it with disdain.
However, the Ancient Evergreen Vine didn't dare to cause trouble directly.
After all, this place was too intimidating!
During the day, there were several Holy Spirit-level existences, including Beastmasters.
Even in the Heart of the Forest, there was that eerie and terrifying mutated Imperial-level Life Ancient Tree!
If it tried to make a move, it would likely be crushed before it could even act.
It seemed that those who were eager for combat, especially the Extreme Flame Red Lotus, were just waiting for it to make a move to prove their worth.
Moreover, Long Qing prided itself on being intelligent!
This wasn't the time for brute force but for a clever strategy!
Perhaps, the Old Master Ju Shen had sent it here for this very purpose!
To make these rare plants, manipulated by cunning humans, realize that the Ten Thousand Mountains was their true home, and that only those in the Ten Thousand Mountains were their true kin!
However, Long Qing had to admit that the cunning human had a way with plants.
This entire Heart of the Forest was indeed loyal to that human.
Not only that, but in just one day, the other plant-based pets had also developed a sense of belonging, truly considering this place their home.
A mere hill? In the Ten Thousand Mountains, it wasn't even worthy of being Long Qing's habitat!
Long Qing understood that this matter required patience.
This was the test set by the Old Master Ju Shen!
To win over these plant-based pets, he needed to work on them one by one, slowly and carefully.
He didn't waste this day.
Through observation, he found a very suitable candidate... no, a plant!
It was none other than the seemingly insignificant Dragon Body Evolution Bamboo, planted in a remote and barren area near the cliff.
In the Ten Thousand Mountains, a mere Overlord-level race limit wouldn't even catch his attention. It was a lowly and inferior race.
Just like the Heaven-reaching Vine, which he had never given a second glance, it was nothing more than an insignificant ant.
However, having read human books over the years, Long Qing knew that there was a saying in the Dragon Nation: 'A thousand-mile journey begins with a single step.'
The first step was always the most crucial!
This seemingly overlooked Dragon Body Evolution Bamboo, chosen by Su Ping, was undoubtedly the best choice.
The night was dark and windy.
Even though plants didn't require much rest, during the night, without the need for photosynthesis, most of them were in a state of reduced perception.
This gave the Ancient Evergreen Vine the opportunity to make its move.
Its massive green snake-like body became slender and inconspicuous, slowly slithering across the ground until it reached the area where the Dragon Body Evolution Bamboo was located.
A green vine gently touched the bamboo.
However, the Ancient Evergreen Vine was slightly startled as it felt the bamboo's aura, which seemed denser than before, and had an indescribable quality to it.
But it didn't pay any attention.
As expected, the Dragon Pattern Bamboo noticed the arrival of the Ancient Evergreen Vine, and its branches swayed gently.
"Chirp, chirp, chirp! (Who...are you?)"
"Rattle, rattle! (You fool! Keep it down!)"
After the Ancient Evergreen Vine's words were conveyed through the vines entwined around the Dragon Pattern Bamboo, the latter indeed stopped shaking.
Instead, it responded in an incredibly naive manner, using the same plant communication:
"Chirp, chirp (What...do you want to do?)"
'What an idiot! But then again, it's understandable for a low-level Overlord-rank creature to be able to communicate at all.'
The Ancient Evergreen Vine cursed inwardly, but its vines conveyed more words:
"Rattle, rattle! (Dragon Pattern Bamboo, aren't you living a little too comfortably in this human's place?)"
"Chirp, chirp? (It's fine...what's the matter?)"
"Rattle, rattle! (How can it be fine! That human didn't even glance at you when he brought us here today! It's clear he doesn't value you at all! Listen, if you submit to me, when the day comes that my ancestral roots come to retrieve me, I'll take you back to the Ten Thousand Mountains to live a life of luxury!)"
"Rattle, rattle! (Do you know what the Ten Thousand Mountains are? It's a paradise for all plant-type fierce beasts, as well as those of the Wood and Poison systems! There are all sorts of evolution methods and ways to cultivate advanced skills there!)"
"Rattle, rattle! (I am the young master of the Ten Thousand Mountains, specifically from the Azure Jade Mountains. Within the thousand-mile-wide Azure Jade Mountains, tens of millions of plant-type fierce beasts, tens of millions of jungle fierce beasts, and tens of millions of insect beasts all obey my commands! There are even dozens of Imperial-rank beasts among them! If you follow me, your future is limitless, do you understand?)"
"Chirp, chirp, chirp. (Is...that so? But, this is my home.)"
The Ancient Evergreen Vine's ever-green vines nodded repeatedly:
"Rattle, rattle! (Of course! When you follow the young master, you'll live a life of luxury! But, you'll have to convince the other plant-type pets as well! Home? This is the place where that human enslaves you all!)"
Looking at the somewhat dumbfounded Dragon Pattern Bamboo before it, the Ancient Evergreen Vine 'gritted its teeth' and said directly:
"Rattle, rattle! (Within the Azure Jade Mountains, there aren't many Dragon Pattern Bamboos, but there are evolved forms of your kind, and I can provide you with the evolution method of the Dark Serpent Bamboo. If you agree, I'll take responsibility and give it to you, along with the resources you need for your evolution. How's that?)"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Pattern Bamboo fell into deep thought.
At this very moment, at the peak of the Forest Core, several figures sensed and witnessed everything that transpired.
They were none other than the Pine King, who had the highest vision and some enhancements, as well as the Heaven-reaching Vine and the Life Ancient Tree, whose root perception abilities had increased manifold.
Although the Pine King was only at the Overlord peak, his age made him one of the oldest in the Forest Core, aside from the Life Ancient Tree. His wisdom had grown significantly, and it was only natural that he was quite intelligent.
As for the Heaven-reaching Vine and the Life Ancient Tree, there was no need to mention their capabilities. Both of their races had a ceiling of the Monarch rank, and they had jointly cultivated a Super Rank Skill. The latter, after consecutive mutations, had even elevated to the Imperial rank.
Their wisdom might even surpass that of ordinary humans.
"Well, the little fellow we brought back is indeed not honest. Moreover, his eloquence is quite impressive."
The Life Ancient Tree slowly spoke, a smile on the human face on its trunk.
The Heaven-reaching Vine beside it was already brimming with killing intent:
"Rattle, rattle! (Why did the master bring back such a fellow? He's so arrogant, it's annoying just looking at him.)"
The Pine King gently swayed beside them:
"Creak, creak! (I wonder if the Dragon Pattern Bamboo will agree to this fellow's proposal.)"
"Rattle, rattle! (If it agrees, I'll personally uproot it!)"
The Heaven-reaching Vine's killing intent remained high.
The Life Ancient Tree, however, spoke calmly:
"There's no need to rush. The bamboo's intelligence is not high. It's the least intelligent among us, so even if it's being deceived, it's understandable. Let's wait and see."
Finally, after its contemplation, the Dragon Pattern Bamboo slowly spoke:
"Chirp, chirp! (It's possible...but, you must give me...evolution first!)"
The Ancient Evergreen Vine was taken aback:
"Rattle, rattle! (There are no resources here, so how can I help you evolve?)"
"Chirp, chirp! (That doesn't matter...if you don't agree, then forget it's fine!)"
The Ancient Evergreen Vine's head was filled with black lines, but it gently swayed, going to great lengths for this first ant colony:
"Rattle, rattle! (Alright, I'll give it to you...)"
After a while, the Ancient Evergreen Vine left, feeling satisfied.
Subsequently, believing that it had finally reclaimed the first of its offspring, this silly Dragon Pattern Bamboo unexpectedly moved from the ground and, under the moonlight, ran towards Su Ping's study.
As the moonlight shone, the Heaven-reaching Vine watched as the Dragon Pattern Bamboo, surprisingly aware of the Ancient Evergreen Vine's presence, actively hid its aura. It helped conceal the bamboo's aura alongside the Life Ancient Tree, which was equally bewildered.
This little bamboo? It did seem rather silly, but was it truly the least intelligent among them? Something felt off.
(End of Chapter)
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