I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

Lu Yuan picked up the strange fruit and looked at it closely, drawing a sharp breath.

[Green Bloodline·Life Fruit.]

[A Life Fruit that has been transformed by an unknown anomaly, integrating the bloodline of the Green Grass People, with the effect of reshaping one's flesh and body.]

[It also remodels certain extraordinary characteristics, allowing for the housing of a more powerful soul.]

[This one fruit carries a lot.]

[Even, it carries the last Qi Fortune of a civilization. (Epic Level·Natural Wonder)]

Lu Yuan's expression softened slightly as he took the fruit, muttering to himself, "Since the Conch was born from her mother's belly, doing it once more doesn't seem to be a big problem."

An Epic Level fruit, not even I, Lu Yuan, could concoct something this exquisite.

The ability of the [Insect] anomaly is to extract bloodlines, fuse them, reproduce, and evolve. Many insects gain corresponding bloodline abilities after consuming other extraordinary creatures.

By this logic, it's not surprising that the Mother Worm devised this fruit.

"I will use it for her... rest assured, I'm not about to embezzle this little thing."

He placed the fruit inside a shell.

After doing all this, the Mother Worm appeared exhausted, and under the escort of several giant insects, it flew up to the "hot air balloon" in the sky.

They were preparing to leave.

It spared the opium poppy tree that was on its last breath.

After all, that was a remnant of its once homeland.

It left the opium poppy tree to the Conch—this was, in fact, the behavior of a competent mother.

The remaining insects followed suit, flying gloomily into the sky, forming a black cyclone.

The evolving cocoon was also hoisted up by spider silk lowered from the "balloon."

The vast Insect Tide was indeed a very intricate war machine. One function connected to the next, with producers, warriors, scouts, and even the Mother Worm as a brain. It was a disaster for the whole Pangu Continent.

But who really knows their true origin?

At this moment, Lu Yuan simply watched from afar.

"Leaving just like that? In such a hurry, without even catching up on old times!"

(Couldn't you also reshape for me an "Epic Level" body, so I could transfer my soul too—Lu Yuan ultimately didn't have the heart to voice these words out loud.)

The Mother Worm had no road to return.

The recent outburst of fury may have also made it realize that it was no longer suited to stay by the Conch's side.

It could only move forward, plunging into the abyss, turning into darkness.

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[Mom, don't forget who you are!!]

The Conch called out loudly, sending off a piece of white paper with a sketch of the three of them playing in a park drawn on it.

The paper drifted gently upward, like a kite with its string cut, reflecting a holy radiance in the sunlight.

The figures in the drawing had brilliant smiles, blooming like flowers.

Behind them stood the mighty opium poppy tree.

Underneath their feet laid the grand Sky City.

Birds were chirping, and stream water was babbling.

The morning light was splendid, and the afterglow was romantic.

The path through the woods was vibrant with greenery.

The Conch was indeed a girl with a creative soul, her simple sketch vividly presenting the beauty of the past.

Mom, don't let hatred cloud your eyes.

Look at the past, and also look at yourself.

Then look back...

At your former homeland.

Even though it's now in ruins, it is still tenaciously teeming with life.

Despite the pain and sadness, happiness and emotion also exist.

Look,

how wonderful the world is.

Especially since I am still here.

Father's grave is also still here.

Don't let hatred taint your body and spirit.

And don't forget who you are.

[Mom... you're a Green Grass person!]

[Don't forget that!!]

Moved by the Conch's calling, the Mother Worm took the sketch.

It seemed to think of something and flew back again.

Its compound eyes started to scrutinize Lu Yuan once more. This time the examination was particularly thorough, making Lu Yuan feel uneasy.

It handed him a small metal coin. Complicated patterns were engraved on it, along with some numerical symbols.

Lu Yuan observed with his Pioneer's Eye: [It might be an identification token of a high-privilege individual, able to activate some functions of Green Grass Paradise. It's worth noting that only the bloodline and soul of a Green Grass person can be recognized by the opium poppy tree.]

"Green Grass Paradise!" Lu Yuan's heart leaped heavily.

That really was an excellent artifact; don't think that the Green Grass Paradise is just a virtual world for playing games.

It could be used for productivity, scientific research, education!

To say it's the world's most powerful computer wouldn't be an overstatement!

This truly was a treasure of unimaginable civilization, weighty and significant.

Immediately after, he realized the Mother Worm's little ploy and showed a smile, "How could I possibly steal her body or the opium poppy tree... rest assured, I certainly possess that bit of integrity."

[Mom... Evil Lu is a really good person,] the Conch earnestly said, [he forces me every day... every day...]

Lu Yuan broke into a cold sweat. You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?

The Mother Worm's gaze turned unfriendly.

The insects behind it immediately showed their fangs and claws, flapping their wings.

The Conch continued, [...forces me to study hard, from mathematics to Engraving knowledge; his demands are very strict, and I've learned a lot.]

The Mother Worm's gaze softened immediately, showing approval of Lu Yuan's actions.

After this exchange of pleasantries, it tried hard to make a sound, but its throat structure was too simple, and in the end, it could only produce a harsh and unpleasant noise.

"Study... well..."