Astral Cockroach

"Only the wealthy Roach Kings and County Princesses would buy small quantities of Primal Force food produced in the Myriad World Continent. Most of them do so to try new flavors or to entertain distinguished guests."

Xuemai explained, then turned and climbed onto Chonglou's carapace. After some picking and choosing, she called on three intermediate warriors for help, and finally walked down with five small spider silk pouches.

Chonglou focused on nurturing every junior. The next transaction was relatively simple, and he intended to let Xuemai handle it.

Xuemai opened a spider silk pouch and introduced, "Banbu, these are apricot kernels from the Snakeblood Apricots produced in the Golden Mantis Kingdom. Snakeblood Apricots have the effect of strengthening bloodlines, which is a perfect match for your Roach tribe warriors' talent ability of 'Tenacity'."

"Snakeblood Apricots are fresh fruits, divided into pulp and kernel. The strengthening effect of the kernel is better than the pulp, so it's very cost-effective."

Banbu picked up an apricot kernel from the spider silk pouch, used his mental power to investigate, and asked, "How many Primal Stones per kernel?"

Xuemai said, "Not expensive, 10 Primal Stones."

This isn't expensive?

Banbu had inquired before that each Crimson Firmament Fruit produced by the Crimson Firmament Tree God-Given Seed only cost 40 to 50 Primal Stones.

The Snakeblood Apricot kernel, with a volume only one-third the size of the Crimson Firmament Fruit and a lower quality, could only be considered superior quality. This isn't just expensive? It's a blatant rip-off, right?

Xuemai had only been born for more than two years, and she had already been honed into a qualified profiteer?

Banbu said bluntly, "Xuemai, don't try to trick me. This thing isn't worth 10 Primal Stones."

Xuemai was no longer as timid as she was when they last met. Now, she appeared generous and poised, looking very "experienced" as she patiently explained to Banbu, "Snakeblood Apricots are unique. At least in our Myriad World Continent, you won't find any other God-Given Seed with a similar strengthening effect. It's suitable for any race, the demand is high, and the production is limited, so the price will naturally be slightly higher."

Banbu shook his antennae and said, "Too expensive, make it cheaper."

Xuemai said, "Mountain Lord Banbu, we're friends. I'll treat you to one to try."

A treat?

An apricot kernel isn't worth 10 Primal Stones, but it's definitely worth 5 Primal Stones.

There's no harm in eating it for free.

Banbu wasn't polite and used his toe claws to cut it open. It took some effort to open the shell, revealing a blood-like crimson kernel, faintly carrying a sweet and fishy scent of fresh blood.

It looked delicious!

The initial taste was somewhat bitter, but upon swallowing, it immediately transformed into a gentle, warm current that flowed throughout his body along with his blood. Primal Force attached to his blood vessels and heart, continuously strengthening them.

It was indeed a rare Primal Force effect that strengthened blood vessels and the heart, complementing the Roach tribe's innate ability of tenacity, making it even more valuable.

By controlling his heartbeat and the opening and closing of blood vessels, Banbu indirectly controlled the flow of blood, achieving cultivation. The strengthening effect of the apricot kernel was simply tailor-made.

What a treasure!

Banbu was secretly delighted, but he didn't show it. He shook his antennae and muttered, "The thing is good, but it's too expensive. Xuemai, find me a more cost-effective variety."

Fengling, who was beside him, twitched his antennae directly. Something worth 10 Primal Stones was eaten for free? After eating it, you're not even buying it? As expected of someone born in the territory of the Flame Cluster Silver Grass, you've learned all the shameless tricks.

"Cost-effective?" Xuemai couldn't quite understand the meaning of this, and asked, "Banbu, how about top-grade God-Given Seed fruits?"

Banbu happily said, "That's exactly what I want."

Xuemai quickly climbed onto Chonglou's carapace, flipped out two spider silk pouches, opened them, and placed them in front of him, introducing, "The pine cones of the Fire Oil Pine and the fire chestnuts of the Flame Cluster Chestnut Tree are both top-grade God-Given Seed fruits that strengthen flame abilities. They are even higher in quality than the Crimson Firmament Fruit of your Crimson Roach tribe's County Princess. They are standard top-grade quality."

Banbu picked up a dark red pine cone, examined it with his mental power, and put it down. Then, he picked up a brownish-red chestnut, briefly sensed it, and put it down. He picked up the pine cone again and asked, "How much for the pine cone?"

Xuemai said, "The price is 10 Primal Stones."

It sounded equivalent to the superior quality Snakeblood Apricot kernels, but in reality, it was different. In terms of volume, the pine cone was much smaller than the apricot kernel.

Banbu said unhappily, "The price is still a bit high! The Crimson Firmament Fruit condensed from the Crimson Firmament Tree God-Given Seed is so big, and the highest price is only 50 Primal Stones."

Xuemai patiently explained, "Banbu, that's the price that the Crimson Firmament County Princess sells to the trade caravan. Our trade caravan travels over mountains and rivers, enduring hardships, all for the sake of earning a little bit of profit to support ourselves. You should understand."

Banbu asked, "Are there any Crimson Firmament Fruits for sale?"

Xuemai said, "The trade caravan cannot sell the God-Given Seed products of your Crimson Roach Kingdom in the Fire Roach Kingdom. If you need it, you can take Primal Stones yourself and go to Crimson Firmament County to buy from the Crimson Firmament County Princess. I don't think she will refuse you."

Banbu thought for a moment, shook his antennae, and said, "Forget it, I'll just buy from you. Fire Oil Pine cones, make it cheaper."

Trade caravans travel north and south, coming into contact with various races, and they see many strange buyers and sellers. Customers like Banbu, who are meticulous and haggle over prices, are not uncommon.

Xuemai patiently said, "Banbu, we're friends. I'm giving you the fairest price."

Banbu pondered for two seconds and said, "Then give me a discount. For 1000 Primal Stones, you give me 110 pine cones."

"That won't work, Banbu. That way, our trade caravan won't have enough profit…" Xuemai was very embarrassed.

Banbu wasn't surprised and changed his words, "Then just get some other freebies, like spider silk pouches. Anyway, you weave them yourselves. Give me a few as a gift, and it will also be convenient for me to store Purple Gold Bamboo Rice for you."

"I can give you a spider silk pouch!" Xuemai agreed immediately.

Chonglou had been watching silently, and said with emotion, "Banbu, I heard that Mayu is your direct elder? Did he teach you all the rules of trade between our trade caravan?"

Banbu smiled and said, "He did teach me a lot of things."

Chonglou was a little sad and a little choked up. After a pause, he said, "This deal is settled. Your 1000 Primal Stones will be exchanged for 100 Fire Oil Pine cones. In addition, the trade caravan will give you a large spider silk pouch and 2 medium-sized spider silk pouches as gifts."

Banbu said gratefully, "Thank you, Mountain Lord Chonglou!"

Flame Spider warriors weaving may seem light and nimble, but in reality, it is a very rigorous task that requires the simultaneous movement of eight legs and precise measurement. Therefore, the size of the woven pouches is proportional to the size of their extended legs.

Large spider silk pouches are woven by advanced warriors of the Phantom Flame Spider tribe. Because the Phantom Flame Spiders are much larger than the Crimson Roach tribe, they appear too large, making it inconvenient for advanced warriors of the Crimson Roach tribe to carry. They can only be placed in the cave to store goods.

Medium-sized spider silk pouches are woven by intermediate warriors of the Phantom Flame Spider tribe. For advanced warriors of the Crimson Roach tribe, the size is just right.

Exquisite and small spider silk pouches are woven by them when they are primary warriors, and are specially used to store rare and precious goods. Putting small spider silk pouches inside large spider silk pouches will improve the preservation effect.

Chonglou instructed, "Luoshi, Xuemai, and Diyu, you start now and weave spider silk pouches for Mountain Lord Banbu."

After Chonglou finished instructing, he looked at Fengling, who had been standing aside blankly, and then instructed, "Yangmao, don't just stand there. Weave a spider silk pouch for this advanced Crimson Roach warrior from Lízhu Peak as a gift for him."

Fengling was caught off guard. Upon hearing this, he became excited and incoherent, saying, "Thank, that, thank you…"

Several Flame Spider warriors responded, chose a suitable flat ground, and began to get busy.

Chonglou then said to Banbu, "Mountain Lord Banbu, we should discuss your Emerald Bamboo God-Given Seed in detail. You have felt it, right? The aura it emits is several times stronger than that of the Purple Gold God-Given Seed!"