[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plant-lord-starting-with-a-hundredfold-time-acce":3,"chapter-plant-lord-starting-with-a-hundredfold-time-acce-plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Plant Lord: Starting with 100x Time Acceleration!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1949148,2750,"Chapter 22","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>What’s more, I have an S-rank talent: Spirit-Imbuing Mutation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can buy it, but you'll have to give me a better discount.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, what's your offer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifty thousand points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Chen Ping’s beard bristled. \"Why don't you just ask me to give it to you for free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not out of the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add a bit more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some haggling, Zhao Xing finally exchanged 75,000 points with Chen Ping for that transcendent-grade plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhao Xing transplanted it into his own territory, he immediately learned its attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Deadly Catnip]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status: Growth Stage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Elite]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute 1: Aphrodisiac. Deadly Catnip can emit a fragrance that causes an aphrodisiac effect on most exotic beasts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute 2: Hallucinogenic. Deadly Catnip can emit a fragrance that causes a hallucinogenic effect on most exotic beasts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute 3: Frenzy. Deadly Catnip can emit a fragrance that causes a frenzy effect on most exotic beasts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation: Ah~ Ah! Roar!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, so it's this.\" Zhao Xing suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few lords might know the academic name \"Deadly Catnip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it has a more famous alias—'Exotic Beast Mint.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this thing is rarely seen at the transcendent grade, and its appearance differs greatly from the common and elite versions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s no wonder Chen Ping didn’t recognize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s actually a transcendent-grade Exotic Beast Mint; I’ve made a huge profit!\" Thinking of its utility, Zhao Xing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once cultivated, this thing is practically the nemesis of exotic beast lords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………….\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The life stages of plant-type lifeforms are divided into: Gestation Period (seed), Seedling Period, Growth Period, and Maturity Period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain plants also have a special period where their power increases with age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Exotic Beast Mint planted by Chen Ping was already an elite-quality plant in the growth stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it enters the maturity period, it will reach the transcendent grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much to change regarding its attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Xing still used his talent, Spirit-Imbuing Mutation, to give it a round of strengthening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed it to rapidly reach the transcendent grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This didn't count as evolution, because it could reach the transcendent grade on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After spirit-imbuing, although it didn't advance in rank, its level is 10 higher than a standard transcendent grade, reaching level 70.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, with this Exotic Beast Mint, any exotic beast lord who fights me in the future will suffer a huge loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing was in a pleasant mood; those 70,000-plus points were well spent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because for this type of plant life, there is no 'transcendent grade' available for exchange in the Primordial Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only common quality exists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its only use is as fodder for certain exotic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since it isn't proper fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not the first choice for exotic beast lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plant-type lords rarely choose it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a cash crop, its value is low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a troop type, its combat attributes aren't strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating Deadly Catnip is not as good as getting something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those plant-type lords with unique tastes who follow the path of poison would consider it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is why transcendent-grade versions of this thing rarely appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he managed to get a ready-made one from Chen Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man wouldn't have done this on purpose, would he? Does he have some weird hobby?\" Zhao Xing speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at the walnut-shaped king-grade seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it entered his internal world, it immediately became different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starry patterns surged on its shell, seemingly absorbing energy from the air automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Could this be a Void-series vine seed?\" The change startled Zhao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vine-types are a popular plant troop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they are auxiliary or combat-oriented, almost all plant lords raise vine-type troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they are powerful enough, come in many varieties, and have many paths for advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Void-series vines are undoubtedly the most popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they can take root in the void, free from the constraints of soil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it really is a Void-series, then I’ve truly struck gold!\" Zhao Xing’s heart began to pound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there are too many king-grade vine-type seeds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is the Purple Cloud Vine, which has high economic value; the Purple Cloud Fruit it bears can heal incomplete bodies and allow severed limbs to regrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is the Water Spirit Vine, which can play a huge role underwater.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there is the Trickster Demon Vine, which devours light and kills without a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if it's a true Void-type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhao Xing’s mind, many famous king-grade vines surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These vines either have high economic value and can serve as the capital for a plant lord to get rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they have strong auxiliary capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, being able to purify heavy water or effects in high-radiation areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they have strong combat capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many types, and they are hard to distinguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The video Zhao Xing often watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Thousand Star Vine] in it is a Void-series vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that grade is higher; once mature, it is not just king-grade, but legendary-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"King-grade plant seeds generally have a gestation period starting at ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten to one hundred years is the growth stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To reach full maturity, that’s over a hundred years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have the hundred-fold acceleration brought by the Time God Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within a year, it might mature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing couldn't wait to bury this seed next to the Time God Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a ten-year gestation period, under hundred-fold acceleration, it would only take a little over a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would then enter the growth stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Zhao Xing is a plant lord, not long after planting it, he saw the seed's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cloud-Touching Vine]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status: Gestation Period]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Elite]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute: Void-series symbiotic vine, possessing powerful attack and defense, and control to bind opponents.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Cloud-Touching Vine's growth stage is transcendent-grade, and its maturity stage is king-grade; it can symbiose with the lord and automatically protect its master.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[As a Void-series vine, the Cloud-Touching Vine can leave the soil, take root in the void, and fight independently!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation: Wild Cloud-Touching Vines are extremely difficult to subdue! Once subdued, it will have only one master for life.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a Cloud-Touching Vine; it really is a Void-series plant life!\" Zhao Xing was immediately excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cloud-Touching Vine can not only fight independently and possess powerful attack capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can also symbiose with the lord, possessing extremely strong defensive capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A symbiotic Void-type is as rare as an imperial-grade quality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a true stroke of luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the Exotic Beast Mint compared to this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to the Cloud-Touching Vine, it’s the difference between winning 500 yuan and 5 million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Cloud-Touching Vine grows to the king-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he, a novice lord, can also thrash transcendent-grade lords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it will take a long time for the Cloud-Touching Vine to grow to the king-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for Zhao Xing, by the time the Cloud-Touching Vine enters the maturity stage, he will have graduated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before graduation, there is still hope to see the Cloud-Touching Vine in its growth stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained the Cloud-Touching Vine, Zhao Xing’s enthusiasm for earning points grew even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month has passed since the freshmen entered the Primordial Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primordial Realm, by setting up various dungeons and tasks, originally gave novice lords freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, Fang Fang Fang Qingxue also specially permitted him not to attend classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Zhao Xing basically repeated the process of clearing various dungeons every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would instantly check the growth of various troops in his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would exchange for some energy stones and put in the special resources he cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving early and returning late, he was almost never seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning very late, he would also practice various skills to improve his lord level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhao Xing’s younger sister, Zhao Zhao Zhao Ruoruo, rarely saw her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And under this motivation, the speed at which Zhao Xing cleared dungeons could be described as insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Chen Ping felt that Zhao Xing was outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, you completed another D-rank task today and got 40,000 points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Zhao, how many times is this this month? 19 times, right? Let me calculate, it seems you’re close to a million points again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Xing, don't push yourself so hard; at least give the other little guys a chance. Look at your records.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a record a human can break?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A million points, what do you plan to exchange for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One-half of the year had gone by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many novice lords also slowly shed their greenness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving toward becoming junior lords, the strongest among the new students were already junior lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major dungeons also gradually became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when they started clearing dungeons and doing tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discovered that the best record holders for every dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were all Zhao Xing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing, who hadn't been seen much since school started, seemed to have his presence everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was first in the total points ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The records for the major dungeons were his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest level was also his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s truly sad to be in the same year as Senior Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, he’s a plant-type lord, why is he exchanging for our Martial Arts department’s king-grade items?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The number of king-grade items is fixed every year; if he exchanges for them, we won't have any!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, it’s as if you could exchange for them even if Senior Zhao didn't. Do you have a million points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I only have 10,000-plus points, while Senior Zhao has already exceeded 10 million points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The novice lords discussed; to them, Zhao Xing was a hot topic, even carrying a hint of legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent for five years, he was the most unpopular plant-type lord, yet he rose in the final year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also favored by the military and other factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were many who were dissatisfied with Zhao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt that Zhao Xing staying in the Primordial Realm for five years was completely cheating on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since he could get so many points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10 million points, that’s 10 king-grade items!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not be jealous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the brother had a huge fortune of 10 million points, he naturally couldn't treat his sister, whom he raised, poorly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning from a dungeon this day, Zhao Xing saw his sister coming out of the cultivation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Zhao Ruoruo,\" Zhao Xing asked, \"How is your strength now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, the evolution of my internal world was completed; I just became a junior lord!\" Zhao Zhao Zhao Ruoruo smiled. \"This is all thanks to the resources you gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing had bought many things for Zhao Zhao Zhao Ruoruo and even exchanged for a transcendent-grade young beast for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for her average talent, Zhao Xing would have planned to get a king-grade young beast for his sister to raise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\" Zhao Xing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Zhao Zhao Zhao Ruoruo’s expression was conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing asked suspiciously: \"What’s wrong? You don't seem happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, I just heard some bad voices outside,\" Zhao Zhao Zhao Ruoruo said worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that you exchanged for many king-grade items, and many students think you are intentionally staying back a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing had over 10 million points, and those king-grade items suddenly disappeared; anyone with eyes could see that Zhao Xing had exchanged for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't pay attention to them,\" Zhao Xing said calmly. \"The Primordial Realm has strict rule judgments; let them say what they want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Primordial Realm, you can't just stay back a year if you want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a training base for the Red Star Empire, it has strict rule judgments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can judge whether a student lord’s ability allows them to graduate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, if a junior lord intentionally fails the graduation assessment, wanting to stay back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is completely unfeasible; the Primordial Realm would kick you out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would also charge you with the crime of deceiving imperial resources, and plus failing the graduation assessment, it equals no score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going out, official departments wouldn't want you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, don't worry, I have everything under control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anping Academy, in a cultivation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Zhao Xing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Junior (15th stage of Lord Power)]\u003C\u002Fp>",2062,"2026-06-15T06:37:53.595Z","2026-06-15T09:45:16.072Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eb6e5adb35f69c6a7ba3f463ecfd4256cd19c17e29456a053eece163270dad4a","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-23","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-21",844,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-cover.jpg"]