"Is the nourishment on Peace Island really that abundant?"
Returning by ground effect vehicle, Ansheng also noticed the anomaly on Peace Island. A giant tree, approximately two hundred meters in diameter, had sprung up. Although the tree's horizontal growth was impressive, it wasn't particularly tall.
But even so, it was astonishing enough. It's hard to imagine that such a plant could still exist on Blue Star.
"The island... so many Spirit Beasts and spiritual roots." The Treasure Tree, the instigator of all this, also stood on tiptoe alongside Master Fuli, peering out of the cabin window at Peace Island. Its face was full of joy as it explained its flourishing growth.
On Peace Island, there was both Spirit Beast dung and a large amount of leftover roots from Spiritual Particle Plants.
Moreover, there were no waste water treatment plants on Peace Island. The experimental wastewater from the Royal Mutual Benefit Group's research was discharged directly into the soil, or pipes were simply laid on the beach for direct discharge.
These were toxic pollutants, but for the Treasure Tree, it was an abundant source of nourishment.
It was like a free buffet, and the Treasure Tree had never seen such fertile soil.
The characteristic of the Treasure Tree is "Regeneration." When it consumes items with spiritual particles, it grows wildly, and the body it regenerates becomes its strongest weapon.
Peace Island had effectively become Master Fuli's private resort.
"Hmm... The soil contains toxic wastewater and excessive heavy metals, so it's thriving. Does this mean that Vimal's irresponsible behavior does have its benefits?"
Ansheng muttered with a face of disbelief, turning to Li Wenkang and asking, "By the way, Old Li, are those native inhabitants on the island just going to be left there unattended?"
"Someone will take care of them later. They will most likely be sent back to America with the ship recovery team." Li Wenkang withdrew his gaze, looked at Master Fuli, and said, as he pointed toward three pregnant women:
"And these three things, once we return to the dock, notify Hedgehog tonight to pack them into a container and ship them back to America promptly."
"Sir, you..."
Nesting in a corner of the cabin, whispering about something, the pregnant women, upon hearing Li Wenkang mention them, looked at him with confusion, their faces full of pitiful tears like a beauty on the verge of crying.
"What's wrong with them?"
Ansheng looked at Li Wenkang curiously, and then at the three trembling pregnant women.
"They... are the good fruit and will bear seeds." The Treasure Tree, seeing Li Wenkang about to act, hurriedly rushed in front of him, blocking his way with an expression like it was glaring at a big villain.
"Get down—" Li Wenkang glanced at the Treasure Tree, and with a heavy punch, struck its head forcefully.
The Treasure Tree, in disbelief, widened its eyes, raised its hand to cover its slightly aching head, and squatted on the ground.
"Those three are not pregnant women, but something developed by the Longevity Club... No, it should be said, by the Royal Mutual Benefit Group as 'Breeding Mages,' considered production materials."
"They are currently in their juvenile phase, and when mature, each can produce over a thousand units annually. If you leave these on the ship, I worry the disciplinary committee might come to investigate me." Black lines appeared on Li Wenkang's cheeks as he joked with Master Fuli.
"Breeding Mages..." Ansheng looked at Old Li, bewildered.
"They are the pre-bodies of the 'Biomass Production Mother Trees' specialized in hell," said Li Wenkang with a strange expression. "They possess extraordinary self-healing capabilities and an unusual vitality, which brings unparalleled seed-casting ability and an extremely twisted mentality..."
"Our Security Bureau picked up two, and then the on-duty researchers went to see psychologists." When Li Wenkang said this, his expression was very peculiar.
After all…
The on-duty researchers watched as the Breeding Mage cast its seeds, sending them back to its hometown, repeating this nine times.
And after finishing its seed-casting, within an hour, the Breeding Mage's body was fully recovered, jumping up from the bed.
In one second, it removed the researcher's protective suit, pulling him into bed the next second, and covering with a quilt on the third.
Within ten seconds, the attacked researcher ended up with a mixed blood son, who would be born in three months.
The researcher was dumbfounded.
The Breeding Mages' hormone levels are already imbalanced, and aside from being honest when bearing seeds, the first thing they do after seed-casting is to attack males.
"Old Li makes sense..."
"We should now immediately inform Mazu, and then send those three things back to America..." Ansheng, in disbelief, acknowledged Li Wenkang's earlier proposal.
Good heavens... What a Breeding Mage, and what a pre-biology of a wholesale Human Fold-up Mother Tree.
"I... I have research on gene-editing and treatment technology to prevent lung cancer, and once I'm back on my feet, I should be able to negotiate with the Xia Country Medical Insurance Bureau." The small twig, nestled on the charcoal burner, trembled weakly, making a quivering sound, expressing the desire for no more hitting as past wrongdoings were bygone, and genuinely promising reformation.
In the past, due to lack of understanding, such bio-entities for mass seed-casting were developed, engaged in wholesale of human embryos to extract serotonin from the infants for profit.
Now wiser, the conscience that flew away was beaten back into the chest by Master Fuli.
...
After an hour of flight, the ground effect vehicle returned to Xia Country's waters, but because of the vehicle's flamboyant appearance, Li Wenkang opted to switch to a large boat to return to the Futian Town dock.
"Home sweet home!"
Ansheng jumped straight off the large boat, onto the dock, shaking his fur slightly, looking relaxed, stretching lazily on the shore and said:
"The climate of Xia Dong is definitely more comfortable; the air on Peace Island still carries a salty smell of the sea, all damp and wet..."
"Lin Ying, I'm back!"
Ansheng let out a whimper towards the dock, calling for Lin Ying, who should still be waiting for him, preparing to personally report his safety and narrate the strange experiences from the journey.
Ansheng particularly enjoyed boasting to Lin Ying, always feeling a special sense of accomplishment, perhaps related to the tone used in compliments when talking to Lin Ying.
"Master Fuli, you've returned?"
Lin Bingyun emerged from a house, speaking to Master Fuli: "Lin Manor was attacked. Miss Lin and the captain of the Security Bureau went to handle it. According to the manor's servants, it seems to be a crow..."
Lin Bingyun arrived at the dock, greeting Master Fuli, and explained the absence of Lin Ying, who had returned to Lin Manor two hours earlier.
"A crow? A crow attacked Lin Manor?" Ansheng asked in surprise. "Lin Manor shouldn't have anything to attract Spirit Beast crows, right? It can't be that your great-grandfather is inside..."
"Not at all, actually some thefts happened occasionally at Lin Manor a few months ago, but what was stolen was just some worthless glass. Although we reported it and strengthened security patrols, nothing has improved..." Lin Bingyun shook her head, saying: "Now... it's just the mastermind revealing itself, preparing for a big heist."
"A big one?"
Ansheng looked puzzled, and Lin Qi, who had just come ashore, also seemed surprised as he looked at Lin Bingyun.
"Yes..."
"The crow chiseled three tons of gold and two crystal pillars from the water clock, and was spotted by Lin Manor's security during the transport..." Lin Bingyun said with a hint of melancholy.
"How much? How much did that darn crow steal?" Ansheng looked at Lin Bingyun in shock.
Beside him, Lin Qi also raised an eyebrow, his eyes somewhat wide in astonishment: "This... robbing like that, did they hit a den of desperados?"