Chapter 257: Shock! Am I actually a plant succubus?! (2135)

Thirty-six Clear-Dew Trees meant three hundred and sixty of Hedi's fruits.

According to what Lu Ke said, this was nearly equivalent to the other party's output for twenty years; one could only wonder how long it had been accumulated.

After reaching the deal, Li Ang prepared to take his leave.

But just then, Hedi suddenly called out to him: "Um... actually, I have one more request."

"Could you let us touch you?"

As she spoke, the Clear-Dew Trees surrounding her immediately became restless.

No, it should be said that Hedi herself was somewhat restless.

As for Papachi...

That unlucky kid had already been floating on the water surface, motionless, for who knows how long.

Watching this scene, Li Ang was speechless for a moment.

Good grief, were all the Clear-Dew Tree clan members cut from the same mold?

It was clear that his neighbors hadn't reacted at all.

Thinking of this, Li Ang sighed: "If you want to touch, then touch."

Sad news: poor little Li, in order to secure a big order, did not hesitate to sell his body.

And after receiving his consent, dense vines immediately reached out toward him.

Watching the Clear-Dew Trees that seemed to have been electrocuted, Li Ang couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth; he could already roughly guess what was causing the Clear-Dew Tree clan to have this reaction.

The uniqueness of the Otsutsuki clan.

After all, since the Otsutsuki could be used to feed the Divine Tree, it didn't seem strange that they would have some attraction to plants.

Fortunately, judging by the performance of the Clear-Dew Tree clan, it was merely some attraction.

'So, am I some kind of plant succubus?'

Watching the Clear-Dew Trees floating on the lake surface just like Papachi, Li Ang's expression was numb.

Just then, Hedi's soft voice, feigning composure, rang out again: "Um... cough. My lord, you should stay by the lake for these few days; it will be convenient for us to conduct our transactions."

"... lright."

Although the reason was very legitimate, Li Ang saw through Hedi's little scheme at a glance.

However, the Clear-Dew Tree clan's territory was indeed quite far from the Central City, and coming back and forth for such large orders was truly troublesome, so in the end, he chose not to refuse.

"I wonder what other materials you need, my lord? I will have the children prepare them in advance."

"Large quantities of metal, nothing else."

"Understood, I know."

After finishing this exchange, Li Ang used his Reincarnation Eye to control the small boat Lu Ke was in, drifting toward the shore.

Just like when he arrived, a large number of young Clear-Dew Trees were still gathered here, but given their size, they couldn't reach Li Ang, who was now suspended in mid-air.

After placing Lu Ke on the ground, Li Ang sat cross-legged in mid-air, resting his right hand on his knee, and asked: "Do you want to go back first? I should be staying here for a while."

The consumption for opening up space was still quite high; he was afraid he wouldn't be able to return to the Central City in the short term.

Hearing this, Lu Ke nodded: "I was originally waiting for you to return. Now that we've made contact with the Clear-Dew Tree clan, I'll go complete my class advancement."

"You've met the conditions?"

Li Ang was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected Lu Ke to have held off on completing his class advancement just to wait for him.

Seeing Li Ang's expression, Lu Ke immediately became smug: "Don't underestimate me..."

Unfortunately, before he could finish his sentence, he remembered that the person in front of him was already a Tier 3 powerhouse. His expression immediately collapsed, and he said listlessly: "Sigh, you monsters will never understand us."

After speaking, this young master waved his hand and then disappeared from Li Ang's sight.

Not long after Lu Ke left, the metals Li Ang needed were delivered by the Clear-Dew Trees.

Soon, a small alchemy workshop occupying a very small area appeared by the lake.

Although it was called an alchemy workshop, its only function was to amplify incantations, but for Li Ang, it was enough. Plus, he had originally just wanted a place to rest temporarily.

Looking at the water vats neatly arranged by the lake, he took a light breath to calm his mood, then used his Reincarnation Eye to pull them into the alchemy workshop.

Time to get to work.

The mountain range covered in dense vegetation lay motionless, like a giant beast crouching on the ground.

In front of a massive ancient tree that pierced the clouds and blotted out the sky, stood a dozen or so trees of different varieties and sizes.

At this moment, an aged voice, like a booming bell, rang out.

"The 9000th Group Army stationed in our star sector sent a message two days ago, ordering us to hand over this year's tribute in advance."

"You all go in my stead to collect from the various clans."

Hearing this voice, the trees in front of the ancient tree immediately trembled.

After a while, a slightly younger voice rang out.

"Lord Duonuo, may I ask the reason why the Group Army needs us to hand over the tribute in advance this time?"

Hearing this, the aged voice replied: "The Group Army is currently engaged in battle with a Zerg Queen, so they need us to offer tribute early."

"Then can this year's routine tribute be cancelled?"

"No."

It became quiet in front of the ancient tree again.

A moment later, the aged voice spoke: "Dongdonglong, you handle the Clear-Dew Tree clan side as before. It would be best if you can make Hedi spit out more Clear-Dew Fruits."

"I understand."

After the brief exchange ended, the trees of various forms in front of the ancient tree instantly withered, leaving only that towering ancient tree standing among the mountains.

Clear-Dew Tree clan territory.

Li Ang looked at the water vat he had just finished modifying and couldn't help but let out a long breath.

'That counts as completing half the task.'

【Completed one alchemy job, profession experience +1240】.

【Dragon Pulse Alchemist lv14 (412/7000)】.

'At this rate, the Dragon Pulse Alchemist will reach max level very soon.'

With this thought, Li Ang rubbed his brow, feeling somewhat exhausted.

It had been three days since he contracted the Clear-Dew Tree clan's order, and in these three days, he hadn't closed his eyes once.

'Rest for half a day first, then continue.'

Although he was very tired, upon seeing the one hundred and seventy deep green fruits in his space ring, Li Ang was filled with motivation again.

Just as he was about to close his eyes to rest for a bit, his movements suddenly paused.

'Trees are coming...'

At this moment, in Li Ang's perception, several trees with a metallic luster were slowly approaching the Clear-Dew Tree territory.

'Visiting?'

Li Ang didn't take it to heart; after all, in his perception, the strongest of these few trees was only at Tier 2.

Just like that, after a while, an electronically synthesized voice rang out outside the alchemy workshop.

"Hmm? Since when was there an extra house here?"

As this voice rang out, Li Ang immediately opened his eyes.

Because in his perception, those trees outside were pulling at his alchemy workshop.