At that moment, War Wolf 004 returned.
"Boss, I successfully awakened a skill, but it's kinda useless."
War Wolf 004 knew all too well how hard he had saved up his color fragments, so the first thing he did upon returning was to locate Invincible Black Whirlwind. No matter what, he had to report to the organization first.
"How useless is it?"
"Can arbitrarily copy the abilities and skills of deceased ability users, can overwrite and refresh them at any time."
War Wolf 004 explained it clearly in one sentence. Qi Xu instantly exchanged a look with Bian, and they both jumped up and slapped their thighs.
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Bian explained, "We just killed an ability user. If we'd known, we would've saved him for you."
Qi Xu had already sprinted to the edge of the black mist. Without another word, he directly fed it 10 roasted chickens. These were very old stock, obtained back during the [Princess's Banquet].
The black mist was practically moved to tears by the aroma, frantically sending question marks.
"Buddy, that 'raw human slice' I just sent you, did you eat it?"
Subtitles reappeared in the black mist: "No, it's a bit smelly, didn't really want to eat it. [Awkward]"
Qi Xu said excitedly, "Then can you give it back to me for now? Alive or dead is fine."
Although the black mist wasn't writing, it cooperatively threw StickyFingers back up, though he was already lifeless.
"Come on, Old Four, quick, quick, quick! Although this skill is a bit cumbersome, it's rare to come across dead ability users on a regular basis anyway. Copy it for now."
War Wolf 004 was utterly stunned. Initially, he thought his skill was useless, and he might not get a chance to use it for real even in ten days or half a month. He never expected that just after coming out of the color secret realm, the boss would have the "ingredient" ready.
After successfully copying StickyFingers's skill, War Wolf 004 suddenly felt a very profound sensation.
Qi Xu's playful side emerged too. "Come on, try to steal my twin blades."
War Wolf 004 immediately, albeit clumsily, manipulated his mental energy to release it. In an instant, it completely doused Qi Xu's playful mood.
"Forget it, go find someone else to practice on."
Too weak. This was even worse than StickyFingers himself.
War Wolf 004 gave an awkward smile, waved goodbye to the boss, and went to find Old Six to practice. Among the War Wolves, except for him and Old Nine, everyone else had gone into the color secret realm. He couldn't go bully an invalid, could he?
Someday, he would steal the boss's twin blades and wash away the shame!
After finishing up, they set off on the road. Qi Xu, without a word, first dashed to the top level of the vehicle, heading straight for the golden seed.
"We're finally going to meet, my treasure."
Carefully taking out the plant acceleration potion, he dripped three drops onto it.
The "Golden Seed" truly lived up to its name. In an instant, a brilliant golden light surged like a tide throughout the entire vehicle compartment. The dazzling radiance made Qi Xu instinctively squint, finding it almost too bright to look at directly.
After a good while, the light gradually weakened. Qi Xu looked over with great anticipation and found... well, a tender green sprout was happily swaying.
There were just three little sprouts. The left and right ones curled downward, nestled right at the base of the stem, very much like a little person standing with legs apart and hands on hips.
The topmost sprout seemed to have grown eyes and was "looking" at Qi Xu.
"You... your growth period isn't over yet, is it?"
Wait, no, the countdown above it was gone.
Soon, the sprout's crisp voice came, "It's over, hehehe. From now on, I can bear fruit for you to eat! What flavor do you like?"
Qi Xu was taken aback. "You can talk!"
"Mm-hmm, of course."
Only then did Qi Xu scan this little seedling with his light screen, and his eyes instantly widened in shock.
[Low-tier Life Tree]: "Can bear one fruit per month with special effects."
"You're actually a Life Tree! But why are you just a seedling now? How can you bear fruit like this?"
The sprout immediately replied, "Because you only prepared a pot for me, that's all. It's okay, I can't bear big fruit, but I can bear small fruit."
"No, no, no! I'll change your location right now! My apologies, I've wronged you, my dear."
Qi Xu had stored several folding space cards. Since the vehicle's current space and functions were completely sufficient, he had let them sit in his backpack. He had used them before, and now they finally came in handy!
The name "Life Tree" sounded advanced. Even though it was only low-tier for now, if raised properly, it could become amazing.
He used six space folding cards in a row, creating a folded space of about 1000 square meters.
Then he transplanted the golden seed inside. "Baby, do you need soil? Whatever you need, just say it. I can get it for you."
"I don't need soil. Just fill this whole area with energy stones for me."
The sprout's crisp voice actually sounded a bit ruthless... 1000 square meters, filled...
Even the wealthiest couldn't manage that.
With tears in his eyes, Qi Xu took out 2000 energy stones and piled them up next to the sprout. The sprout happily twisted and waved its leaves, and its volume increased quite a bit.
At the very least, it now had a trunk and a canopy, and it had borne one bright red fruit. It didn't look very appetizing, more like it was highly poisonous, but its effect was truly incredible.
Qi Xu directly scanned it with his light screen.
[Mind Berry: Eat me, and I can repair all mental damage, including damage to your origin core.]
Without another word, Qi Xu plucked this Mind Berry. With something like this, why bother going to any treasure map secret realm? No need to wait for Xie Shaoning's message either.
It was rare to ask him for a favor, and he was so slow about it. A month had passed with no news, and Old Nine had gained 10 pounds!
After picking the fruit, the Life Tree seemed a bit listless and "yawned."
A countdown appeared above it again: 30 days.
Qi Xu wanted to force its growth to see how many miraculous fruits he could ultimately harvest. Just as he was about to pour the potion in, the sprout suddenly said, "Not allowed. During the fruiting period, any items are ineffective on me."
Qi Xu nodded with some regret. "Okay, my treasure. Then rest happily here. If you need anything, call me promptly. As long as you want it, and as long as it exists in this survival game, I will definitely find a way to get it for you!"
The Life Tree wasn't polite at all. "Put out more energy stones for me."
Eyes brimming with tears, Qi Xu silently took out another 1000 energy stones. He also sent a message to Laicai: "Prioritize energy stone trades from now on."
Because of Qi Xu's responsiveness to its requests, the sprout's growth period shortened by two days directly, instantly earning Qi Xu's impressed applause. So the fruiting cycle was also related to its mood!
Now he understood. Work hard to earn energy stones, raise the kid!
Before leaving, he carefully closed the door for the Life Tree. Then he poured all the remaining acceleration potion onto the other golden seed. If the twin's older brother was so impressive, you shouldn't be too far off, right?
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