Chapter 2538

But it is enough for now.

Immediately after, the two returned to Chaoge Town and personally scattered the two types of fertilizer, emitting a faint fragrance, onto the fertile soil.

Everything was ready.

Zhao Chi planted the precious seed of the Eternal Tree into the black earth.

Then he personally finished watering it.

Now, they could only wait for the Eternal Tree to take root and sprout.

During the previous 100 days, Zhao Chi had needed a large quantity of Rapid-Growth Talismans to make the raw materials of the two fertilizers rot and ferment as quickly as possible.

At that time, Li Ruanyu had also emptied the entire White Tiger Squad's inventory, collecting 13,000 Rapid-Growth Talismans and giving them to Zhao Chi.

Of these, 3,000 were used on the fertilizer, leaving 10,000 to become Zhao Chi's own stock.

So...

They could be used now.

Activate directly.

Select the farmland where the Eternal Tree is located.

A faint light rose, growing brighter and brighter in Zhao Chi's hand.

Soon, the light scattered and flew out, covering the entire farmland.

Nothing happened.

The Rapid-Growth Talisman can accelerate the growth of the entire farmland by one month.

That is to say... at the very least, the Eternal Tree will not sprout within a month.

He had expected this.

Continue using them!

One, two, three, five, twelve... the Rapid-Growth Talismans were used up.

These 12 Rapid-Growth Talismans were enough to accelerate growth by a full year.

But the ground remained completely still.

The Eternal Tree showed absolutely no sign of sprouting.

Zhao Chi really wanted to dig up the ground and take a look.

But never mind, continue using them.

After all, there were 10,000 of them.

If calculated by time, these 10,000 Rapid-Growth Talismans could accelerate growth by 10,000 months.

That is 833 years.

Even if the World Tree's growth time is measured in tens of thousands of years, surely it should sprout after 833 years?

Continue using them!

The Rapid-Growth Talismans were activated continuously in Zhao Chi's hand.

Waves of light.

20... 50... 100... 200...

Zhao Chi grew increasingly uneasy the more he used them.

Already 200 had been consumed, yet why was there still no movement?

Could this seed be spoiled?

Damn it...

Continue, continue!

500... 1,000... 1,200...

Finally!

After more than 1,200 Rapid-Growth Talismans were consumed, a tiny, fine crack suddenly appeared in the muddy ground that had just been watered.

Very fine, very slight.

But it was detected by Zhao Chi's perception, boosted by his 10 points of Intelligence.

There is hope!

Continue, continue!

1,500... 2,000...

Finally, after using 2,000, a tiny sprout broke through the soil!

Tender green.

Just like a bean sprout.

Small and slender.

It looked very fragile.

So, after using those 1,200 Rapid-Growth Talismans, the Eternal Tree had just begun to sprout.

After another 800 Rapid-Growth Talismans worth of time, the tiny sprout in the soil finally broke through the surface and appeared within sight.

So, the sprouting time... is 100 years??

Holy crap...

Li Ruanyu was truly right; it really is measured in tens of thousands of years.

It is merely measured in tens of thousands of years.

It does not mean it will grow up in 10,000 years.

This truly is not an ordinary plant.

No wonder it's called the Eternal Tree; it really is heading toward eternity.

Right now, this Eternal Tree is truly too small; Zhao Chi is even afraid it will be blown apart by the wind.

Continue using the Rapid-Growth Talismans to make it grow a bit more, at least to make it sturdier.

Originally, he thought that having 10,000 Rapid-Growth Talismans in hand was a solid foundation.

Now it seems, they are not even worth a fart.

Continue using them!

After using the 3,000th Rapid-Growth Talisman, the fine sprout thickened a bit, looking like a bean sprout.

After using the 5,000th, the bean sprout finally grew to 50 centimeters tall and was also as thick as a finger.

After the 8,000th, the Eternal Tree became as tall as Qi Yue, with an overall thickness of an arm.

But the shape looked completely unlike a tree; it looked more like a large stalk of celery.

The color was still very tender.

Zhao Chi decided not to use the remaining 2,000 Rapid-Growth Talismans.

Judging by this giant tree's growth speed, using these 2,000 would not have much effect anyway; better to keep some in reserve.

Afterward, he still needs to go to the Mission Hall to post a bounty for the Rapid-Growth Talismans as well.

Of course, the price for the Rapid-Growth Talismans need not be too high; raising it by about 20% above the normal price will suffice.

"Qi Yue, summon Wei Leng, Bai Xian, and An Ning."

"Yes!"

Qi Yue departed quickly.

【Wei Leng】: Captain of the Moon Clan female soldiers, inheritor of the Moon Clan bloodline.

【Bai Xian】: Captain of the Silk Clan female soldiers, inheritor of the Silk Clan bloodline.

【An Ning】: Captain of the Jade Clan female soldiers, inheritor of the Jade Clan bloodline.

Zhao Chi did not wait on the spot either; instead, he moved 20 meters away from the sapling.

To avoid any accidents happening when those women arrived later.

Mainly, he feared accidental contact or touching.

So it was better to stay farther away from the sapling first.

When it came to being cautious, Zhao Chi was occasionally quite capable.

Soon, the three female captains from each race all arrived before him; the only one who did not come was Xia Yan, the female captain of the Warm Clan, who had also died in the Chaos Space.

The three female captains together respectfully bowed and greeted Zhao Chi.

After returning the bow, Zhao Chi said to them:

"This plant must be protected; do not let anyone approach within a radius of 100 meters."