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However, the conversation did not continue on the previous topic.

"Little Chi, how about transplanting it in that valley?"

The valley Song Mingsong was pointing to was a serene one with mountains and water in the fragment of Floating Land below, far from the grove of Dragon Blood Trees, and without any other spiritual plants nearby, making it exceptionally suitable for planting the [God Tempering Fruit Tree].

Without giving a direct response, Song Chi thought for a while and finally asked tentatively.

"Grandpa, this Spirit Earth that has been transformed from Lingzhi, can you actively replenish its spiritual mechanism and life force with some specific kind of resource?"

Song Mingsong pondered for a moment before shaking his head.

"Although this Spirit Earth is rich with the aura of Floating Land Origin, I have tried many methods over the years and yet have never been able to actively infuse Floating Land Origin into it,

However, an energy ore that came with the initial purchase of this Spirit Earth does have an effect, but unfortunately, that kind of ore seems to be an exclusive mineral of the Immortal Domain civilization, apart from within that Floating Land Fragment, there is no other way to reliably produce it!"

At these last words, Song Chi’s eyes, which were squinting tightly, suddenly brightened and he hurried to Cangqiong’s storage room.

"Is it this kind of stone!"

He held out his hand, revealing two lustrous stones in his palm.

These two lustrous stones were none other than the Spirit Stones commonly used by cultivators on the Primordial Continent.

It seemed only those cultivators could use this item, so Song Chi didn’t get too many, just a few samples he had taken from Zhou Ping.

Sure enough, upon seeing the two Spirit Stones, Song Mingsong’s eyes quickly gleamed with light.

"Little Chi, where did you get these from? Can we ensure a stable output or purchase them later?"

Although he didn’t answer, the tone of Song Mingsong’s voice already gave Song Chi his answer.

He nodded quickly.

"This thing is called a Spirit Stone. I obtained it unexpectedly at the Ruins Market. However, the creature that offered the Spirit Stone, like me, is also one of the market’s patrons. If nothing goes wrong, it is possible to buy them steadily from him!"

Hearing this, Song Mingsong naturally was overjoyed.

Now, with this development, they had to replan the subsequent planting. After discussing for several minutes again, they finally decided to plant the God Tempering Fruit Tree together with the ten Dragon Blood Trees.

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On the edge of the wasteland of the Floating Land Fragment, in the grove of Dragon Blood Trees.

After being busy for a while, the two finally transplanted the God Tempering Fruit Tree right in the center of the ten Dragon Blood Trees. Compared to the Dragon Blood Trees, which were only a dozen meters high, the hundred-meter-tall God Tempering Fruit Tree was so conspicuous.

However, at that moment, the two of them were obviously not concerned with this detail; their gaze was fixed on the God Tempering Fruit Tree in front of them, fearing that it would react negatively at any second.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not occur.

The ground glowed with a covering of three mu of Intermediate Rank Spirit Earth that included both the God Tempering Fruit Tree and the ten Dragon Blood Trees, the soil rich in spiritual mechanism and life force constantly nourishing the eleven spiritual plants.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this support from the Spirit Earth that the God Tempering Fruit Tree showed no signs of rejection, and quietly took root in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm.

Seeing this, the grandfather and grandson both wiped their sweat.

The decision to transplant like this was indeed a major risk—if the transplantation failed, they would likely have lost the eight unripe God Tempering Fruits, and it would have been a total loss.

But fortunately, the outcome was perfect, both God Tempering Fruits and the God Tempering Fruit Tree were saved, and moving forward, the Intermediate Rank Spirit Earth could also be effective for both the God Tempering Fruit Tree and the Dragon Blood Trees, a truly triple blessing.

Once they confirmed the transplantation was indeed successful, the two did not stay longer in the mystic realm, quickly returning through the entrance to the Cave Space and then immediately heading toward the cave entrance without delay.

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All matters concerning the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree had been resolved; now, the only thing left for them to do was to ensure their safety and return to the stronghold 3,000 miles away unscathed.

Under Song Chi’s control, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines marked with the Brainwave Beacon were the first to break through the spatial isolation screen.

A moment later, Song Chi shook his head.

"No danger detected!"

So, the two of them quickly left the underground cave space and returned to the clan stronghold aboard the Furious Lion without any issues.

Seeing how the kilometer-long warship Furious Lion returned with ease from enemy-controlled territory without any detection by the Soul Spirit Clan, Song Chi immediately entertained the idea of acquiring a component similar to the "Void Membrane."

At times, such a component would indeed be quite useful, especially for him who had some special plans in mind—Cangqiong required such a component even more.

Besides the parts that could hide their presence, they also needed to acquire a sound-shielding component, which would greatly assist his subsequent actions.

Upon returning to the stronghold, Song Mingsong quietly advised Song Chi.

"Little Chi, once the eight Divine Tempering Fruits mature, you should acquire half of them. In the future, you will also receive one fruit per cycle from the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree."

"Additionally, be cautious during patrols. Once the Soul Spirit Clan notices the situation in the underground cave space, they’ll likely launch an attack."

...

Inside the Cangqiong, in the underground battleship summoning room of the stronghold.

"Do you know of any Divine Soul Resource Veins that your kin are unaware of?"

In front of the main control platform, Song Chi was communicating with two Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan through mind induction.

Though the Soul Spirit Clan were the rulers of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and possessed many Third Rank members, strictly speaking, they belonged to the highest tier of Level 3 Starry Sea Civilizations among the lower-level civilizations.

However, since they followed a path beyond the ordinary and had not developed starships or celestial boats for Starry Sea navigation, they remained confined to the interior of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and had not yet communicated with the outside Starry Sea.

Saying all this, Song Chi’s point was clear: these Soul Spirit Clansmen didn’t even understand the common language of the Starry Sea, making it difficult for both parties to communicate verbally.

As for his clan, The First Direct Lineage had been researching the Soul Spirit Clan for nearly thirty years and had already developed a translation device specifically designed for them. However, it cost 500 Merit Points each, and Song Chi naturally didn’t want to spend the money unnecessarily.

With the "Bridge of the Mind" feature granted by the Enslavement Medal, they could convey messages directly through thoughts, fully understanding each other’s intentions without the need for verbal dialogue.

While he was questioning the two Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan, Song Chi opened the temporary Torch Bureau local network of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and typed in "warship stealth" and "sound shielding" as keywords before searching.

Soon, multiple messages popped up, but the results were less than satisfactory. The message posts were mostly seeking purchases, evidencing that many people had recognized the great value of the territories still under the control of the Soul Spirit Clan.

Disappointed, Song Chi closed the messages one after another, but one of the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members soon offered him a pleasant surprise.

"An undiscovered Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein a thousand miles west of the Melting Soul Mountain Range? Are you certain?"

Shifting his gaze from the Torch network back to the Third Rank member of the Soul Spirit Clan on his left, Song Chi’s eyes went from the disappointment of a moment ago to the surprise of the present.

An Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein, if it were true, would constitute a significant find.

Although a single stone was worth only 3 Merit Points, the number of Soul Stones within a vein could be in the tens of thousands, and if it were a large-scale vein, the previous tens or even hundreds of millions were possible, undoubtedly a substantial resource.

"Certain, I discovered that vein half a year ago. Because I was subsequently assigned to guard that cave space, I haven’t yet reported it. However, I’m not sure about the exact reserves."

Hearing this confirmed response, it was naturally impossible not to be excited. However, Song Chi didn’t cease his current operations and instead opened the clan’s market on the local network.

If he wanted to ensure the acquisition of that Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein, the components for stealth and noise suppression were indeed indispensable!

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