Chapter 10, Life Seeds, Xun Herb Seeds

I have searched several tree hollows, all of which were empty.

The summer weather is also quite terrible, following an entire day of oppressive heat, a torrential rainstorm occurred overnight, with the rainwater nearly overflowing the drainage reservoir and entering the storage compartment

The natural evolutionary force of plants is different; they uncontrollably and randomly derive certain force effects, exhibiting a wide variety of forms, each more peculiar than the last, with effects that can vary greatly in quality.

Currently too weak, there are dangers everywhere in the jungle, and I do not dare to venture out recklessly

Dragging two pieces of decayed leaves washed in by the torrential rain to satisfy hunger, quietly lying at the somewhat narrow entrance, waiting for nightfall

After observing for a long time, Banbu decided to act like a thief. He quickly rushed forward, swallowed a coveted seed of the Xuncao plant, flapped his wings and flew away, making a detour before stealthily returning to his nest.

The design of the nesting chamber is sound; however, the scale is too small to withstand the test of heavy rain. It requires re-planning and expansion, but there is currently no capacity to undertake these tasks.

Indeed, the most remarkable aspect is the ability of the life pouch to cultivate ordinary plant seeds into Force plants. The fruits condensed by the Force plants are Force foods that possess special gene enhancement effects

The design of the nest chamber of the striped bamboo is relatively scientific

Through the changes in the growth of the grass and trees, Banbu roughly infers that it should now be late spring or early summer, and that he has been in a state of slumber for just over a month

Moreover, in the current season, the jungle plants are in the stage of flowering and fruiting, and only the harvesting ants have seed storage; apart from the Xun grass seeds, there are no other options.

In fact, the most ideal choice is still raspberries, but those things only grow in the mountains and are only suitable for cultivation in mountainous areas

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The large-headed ant angrily shook its antennae, and hundreds of its companions, upon receiving the news, opened their mandibles and rushed out of the anthill, swirling around in confusion, searching for the enemy. However, they ultimately did not dare to approach the location where the banded creature was resting.

By the afternoon, after the rain, the sun shines brightly.

The awakened legacy of memories this time has unraveled various previous doubts

It was not until the transition between night and dawn that the striped cloth hurriedly set out, climbed the large tree, and began its search

The key point is that raspberry fruits only ripen in autumn; venturing over now would yield no seeds.

Even with Banbu's former knowledge and understanding as a human, it is still impossible to determine whether the growth of the Chilang tribe can be considered as "cultivation". It is exceptionally unique, astonishing, and a method of growth and evolution that has never been heard of before

In the inheritance of memory, ants are a species of insects that are neither tasty nor easy to provoke. The vegetarian big-headed harvesting ant is no exception, with its large head, well-developed mandibles, and exceptional ability to tear through armor

It seems that it can be kept for some purposes

In spring, they sow seeds near their nests, and even understand how to remove weeds. They also collect the droppings of other animals and decaying leaves to fertilize their "farmland".

Then, the larvae of moths and butterflies should have all transformed into moths and butterflies

All the larvae of the longhorn beetle have transformed into adult longhorn beetles

Banbu carefully considered and broadly categorized them into two main types: cultivation and survival

Banbu contemplated whether to return to the mountains, but soon dismissed the thought

They appear fierce, but in reality, they are quite adorable little creatures. Each individual measures only between 1 and 3, with only a few soldier ants reaching a length of 3. They do not yet have the courage to challenge the "behemoth" measuring 15.

The size of the spotted cloth cannot be considered large, and the capacity of the air sac is indeed limited, making the small seeds of the sorghum grass just right.

In the memory of the soul, many new memories of the red cockroach tribe's heritage are imprinted, awakening for the first time, very vague and chaotic

Most seeds are consumed, while a small portion of the plump and robust seeds are selected for spring planting

The force plants cultivated by the warriors of the Red Cockroach tribe, as seen by Banbu, are not naturally occurring but are instead nurtured by the life sacs

The protein contained in plants is insufficient, and it is necessary to consume meat in order to quickly overcome the period of weakness

Stay up until dark

Sow the seeds of destiny and nurture them with care as they grow

Banbu suddenly realized, unwilling to give up, continued to search for a few rounds, but found nothing. Ultimately, he concluded: "At this time of year, it is impossible to find nutritious and plump larvae on the trees"

After the Xun grass seeds mature, they will be collected, sun-dried, and stored in a dry place

Summer thunderstorms arrive with great intensity and depart just as swiftly

Banbu originally intended to evolve and acquire some combat strength before eliminating this nest of large-headed ants. Despite their large numbers, they are actually quite easy to exterminate; by locating the queen ant and killing her, the remaining ants will lose their reproductive capabilities, leading to a rapid decline and eventual extinction of the colony

Beside the striped cloth, there is a nest of ants known as "Big-headed Harvest Ants". These large-headed creatures enjoy eating "Sorghum Seeds". They are quite interesting and belong to the agricultural community among insects

Enduring the bustling and noisy late night

For example, the grass at the entrance of the bamboo nest is called "Xunwei Grass". In late summer and early autumn, it produces seeds known as "Xuncaozi"

This type of ant has a gentle temperament, is non-aggressive, primarily feeds on seeds, and occasionally scavenges the corpses of dead insects to supplement its protein intake, without actively hunting live insects.

The force plants cultivated in this manner have certain shortcomings. The life seed can only replicate the genetic abilities of the cultivator. For instance, the warrior from the red cockroach tribe that Banbu encountered and the raspberry it cultivated. The ability of the raspberry fruit is to enhance cellular activity, which is actually a fundamental ability already possessed by all cockroach genes.

The rainwater continuously flooded in, and the drainage reservoir was also constantly seeping, but ultimately the accumulated water did not overflow into the storage warehouse

After a common cockroach transforms into a primordial force organism, a brand new organ, known as the "life sac," will develop within its body. By nurturing a single ordinary plant seed within the life sac and undergoing a complete growth cycle, the seed of the ordinary plant will transform into a primordial plant seed, referred to as the "life seed"

This time, the metamorphosis concerning the level of life has led to a dramatic increase in body length, reaching approximately 15, and the body has consequently become broader, making the previously established nesting passage less suitable.

The life form absorbs the primordial energy, utilizing a portion for its own growth, while another portion is returned to the nurturer

Having had little luck, I wandered around until dawn, but was unable to find any insect carcasses. With no other options, I returned to my nest in disappointment, gnawing on decayed leaves to stave off hunger

The ant nests of the big-headed harvesting ants were also affected by the heavy rain. In the afternoon, they moved the stored grass seeds out and placed them in a dry, sunny location to dry.

After experiencing an entire spring, the cockroaches on the mountains have likely been nearly consumed by various predatory animals. However, by nature, these animals tend to settle in areas abundant with food, which remains a perilous place filled with conflicts.

In the inheritance of memory, knowledge related to survival becomes even more complex, with the vast majority being vague and unclear. The few memories that can be recalled are primarily the recognition, classification, and simple descriptions of plants, insects, and animals by the ancestors of cockroaches.

How can one allow other insects to sleep peacefully beside the bed

Therefore, the Chiroc tribe warriors that Banbu observed never needed to exercise; after eating their fill, they would lazily lie beneath the Force plants, appearing motionless, yet in reality, they were constantly absorbing the Force to grow.

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The first seed of life is the selection of the Xuncao seed, which will grow into Xuncao. The advantage is that it grows quickly, but the disadvantage is that there is no future to speak of

Along the way, I did encounter a few resting locusts, but the banded locust represents a partially failed evolution, characterized by nutritional deficiency and physical weakness, rendering it completely incapable of preying on living creatures

The symbiotic relationship between primal force organisms and primal force plants is beyond the term "wonderful"; it can be described as the "mysterious" aspect of the vast evolution of life in the universe