Chapter 1299 - 781: I'm Just Collecting Rent~

"No need! Please don't trouble yourself."

Melde raised a claw to stop him and said politely, "Thank you, Dragon Cypress Ant King, but let's skip the banquet. I carry important responsibilities and cannot leave the Chamber of Commerce premises for too long. The tree rooted at the mountain's base should be the White Poplar Divine Seed, right? Can I observe it up close?""

"Of course, you can!"

After hesitating for half a second, Dragon Cypress waved his antennae, inviting Melde to go down the mountain and introduced him to White Poplar.

Then he proceeded to visit the Night Fragrance God-Given Seed and Great King Molan's Divine-Given Seed...

While walking and chatting,

Melde tentatively asked, puzzled, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, in many places, the Origin Force Barrier isolates them.""

"Those are some ill-tempered Origin Force Plants, sealed within a reverse-ecological base station to prevent them from causing trouble.""

Dragon Cypress raised a claw and pointed, saying, "The Bicolor Mulberry is over there; it's known for its bad temper, cursing everyone it sees.""

"No way! As far as I know, Divine God-Given Seeds are naturally intelligent, mentally mature, and relatively calm.""

Melde did not believe it and asked, "Shall we go and see it?""

Dragon Cypress said, "Black Emperor Peach, Zhibai, Er Bai, release the Bicolor Mulberry.""

"Okay——"

"Oh——"

"Alright——"

The Origin Force Barrier isolating the Bicolor Mulberry disappeared.

Bicolor Mulberry said, "...""

Dragon Cypress said, "Bicolor Mulberry, this is...""

"Damn ant! Be quiet!""

Bicolor Mulberry was irritated and did not want to say more.

Dragon Cypress said, "This is Chairman Melde of the Luoli Chamber of Commerce...""

Bicolor Mulberry said, "Based on my years of dealing with insects, this is undoubtedly a foolish spider!""

Bicolor Mulberry was shocked and said, "Oh my! There's an even dumber spider than White Ivy; truly the universe is full of wonders!""

Melde said, "...""

Melde stopped and said, "I've seen enough. That's it. You should seal it back.""

"Seal it. Seal it.""

"Chairman Melde, come, I'll introduce you to the Black Lotus Divine Seed; it's quite intelligent and easy to get along with.""

Dragon Cypress called out, took the lead, turned around, and led the group of insects toward the lakeside.

Halfway, they ran into Fish Vine, who was crawling over slowly.

Eight pairs of eyes met each other.

Melde asked, "Is this Fish Vine?""

Fish Vine asked, "Chairman Melde, are you looking for me?""

"Yes!""

Melde feigned politeness and said, "You look like a very steady spider!""

Fish Vine said, "...""

Fish Vine looked at Dragon Cypress in confusion.

Dragon Cypress sighed and said, "Chairman Melde is here to ask when Chairman White Ivy will return.""

Fish Vine said, "I don't know...""

Melde asked, "Then can you provide guidance to Dragon Cypress Ant King regarding the trade matter?""

Fish Vine said, "I can't...""

Melde asked, "Do you handle account verification for the White Ivy Chamber of Commerce?""

Fish Vine said, "Yes...""

Melde said, "The lease for the Azure Star System is due soon, Chairman White Ivy is delayed, and Dragon Cypress Ant King has yet to make a decision. A couple of years of delay is fine, but too long is not acceptable. Regardless, you need to come up with a solution.""

Melde said, "According to the agreement, the renewal rent is 50 billion per ten thousand years, with the added Potato Leaf Star North 4201 District territory residence right for ten thousand years. In the entire universe, this is already the most favorable price...""

Melde got straight to the primary purpose of his visit without postponing the discussion.

Fish Vine looked at Dragon Cypress in confusion and helplessness.

Noticing Dragon Cypress fiddling with his left and right antennae, eyes darting around, pretending to be oblivious.

Fish Vine said, "...""

Melde spoke earnestly, "Fish Vine, can you calculate it? A 0.6 level Origin Point, not too remote; this rent is already the best, with no room for reduction, right? Besides, considering your current profits, the earnings over ten thousand years are substantial and entirely acceptable, right?""

Fish Vine said, "I can't calculate...""

Melde, feeling overwhelmed, said, "Alright, then propose a price or conditions, let me hear them, and if suitable, we'll finalize it.""

Fish Vine said, "I don't understand...""

Melde, displeased, said, "We're all Illusory Color kin, don't pretend to be ignorant. Be candid, I'll be candid, and let's efficiently resolve this matter.""

Fish Vine said, "I'm not pretending... Fish Vine is clumsy, but not foolish!""

"???"

Pond Silk was stunned, looking serious.

Upon closer inspection, the spider in front of him does seem a bit off.

Pond Silk was momentarily indecisive and said angrily, "Whether you're truly dumb or just pretending, help out with setting a price for the Dragon Cypress Ant King for reference, it's not that difficult, right?"

Fish Vine sincerely said, "Chairman Shuigan, I really can't do that~"

Pond Silk looked towards Dragon Cypress.

Dragon Cypress: "I think such a big matter should wait until Chairman White Ivy returns to discuss."

Pond Silk pointed a claw at Fish Vine and asked indignantly, "Is this spider really stupid?"

Dragon Cypress vigorously shook its tentacles, denying it, and said solemnly, "It's the most skilled spider in the White Ivy Chamber of Commerce!"

Pond Silk gave a disapproving look towards Fish Vine.

Fish Vine reiterated, wailing, "Don't ask me. I really don't know. I'm not able to evaluate the Origin Point, nor do I dare! If I overestimate, they'll kill me~"

Pond Silk angrily said, "Don't know. Can't. Impossible. Don't dare. Is Chairman White Ivy keeping a waste of space?"

Fish Vine hesitated and retorted, "...I'm not a waste."

Pond Silk fell completely silent.

What kind of insects are these?

It's just a matter of collecting rent, is it that troublesome?

Can't communicate normally?

This guy named Fish Vine...

Are you deliberately messing with me?

Pond Silk asked calmly, "Fish Vine, then what can you do?"

Fish Vine earnestly replied, "Philosophy! I also know a bit of math, I can help with accounts. Purple Cicada said that philosophy and math can expand the mind, train the thought process, and make me smarter, but math is too hard, I can't learn it well."

Philosophy?

Purple Cicada?

What are you talking about?

And who is Purple Cicada?

I philosophize your head!

Pond Silk was about to go crazy.

Seeing his state, Dragon Cypress stepped in and said, "Fish Vine has also understood a super powerful space ability, the Gate of Truth! More powerful than Chairman White Ivy!"

Fish Vine humbly said, "I can't compare to Chairman White Ivy. The Gate of Truth has flaws, it can only transport other insects, not itself."

"Spatial Ability?"

Pond Silk's eyes focused, capturing the key point from the chaos of information, asking, "You comprehended a spatial ability in the Half Star Realm?"

Fish Vine proudly said, "Yes!"

Pond Silk understood.

What Dragon Cypress meant by 'powerful' referred to the Origin Force ability being powerful, not the ability to handle tasks.

Because this spider comprehended a powerful spatial ability, it was valued by all insects and given important responsibilities?

From the way they talk, this so-called 'Gate of Truth' is quite extraordinary?

Pond Silk felt a strong surge of curiosity, inquiring, "Fish Vine, can you show me your Gate of Truth?"

Fish Vine: "Sure!"

After saying this, it spread its pincer limbs and forelegs, Primordial Energy of the Spatial System surged, and a purplish-red door opened.

Good heavens!

What Gate of Truth, giving it such a flashy name, it's clearly the Star Gate!

Pond Silk recognized it at a glance, jumping up in shock.

A spatial ability with limitless development potential.

Dragon Cypress chased after asking, "Chairman Shuigan, is this ability powerful?"

"Powerful! A spider with limitless future potential! No wonder..."

Pond Silk was completely convinced and didn't want to dwell on it further, suggesting, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, regarding the renewal rent, 50 billion definitely can't change, but here's a way, with a bonus, the residential territory on Potato Leaf Star can be increased to two districts."

"Isn't your neighboring North District 3202 currently vacant? Didn't your Chamber of Commerce just add 1000 warriors, lacking territory to establish roots? I'll grant the residential rights to North District 4201 and North District 3202."

Pond Silk: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, what do you think?"

Dragon Cypress's eyes lit up, asking, "That amounts to a 4 billion Primordial Crystal discount?"

Pond Silk: "Almost 4.5 billion. Continuing the renewal, the actual rent input is about 45.5 billion. For the sake of the two old guys Kansui and Giant Taro, I'm giving you the biggest discount I can."

Dragon Cypress: "Thank you, Chairman Shuigan, for your care!"

Pond Silk impatiently urged, "First take a look at the Black Lotus Divine-Given Seed, then come with me to the Chamber of Commerce to sign the renewal contract."

Fish Vine happily said, "Going to the lakeside? I'll transport you there with the Gate of Truth!"