Star Fleet: Age of Lords.

Chapter 75: Life-Devouring Ancient Tree
An hour later, Professor Luo manipulated the mechanical arm to put the interstellar seeds emitting green light back into the lead box. He raised his head and looked at Feng Mo with a complicated expression and said:
"Boy, I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse for you to get this interstellar seed. This interstellar seed is called the Life-Eating Ancient Tree."

"It is a fruit tree. If you plant it on any planet, it will bear fruit in half a year at the earliest, but it may not bear fruit in a hundred years at the latest."

"And the condition for it to bear fruit is to devour life, even the life of a planet, from small organisms to large planets. As long as it is planted, the Life-Devouring Ancient Tree will automatically devour it. It can also be fed artificially, so that it will bear fruit faster."

"And the Life-Eating Ancient Tree is very aggressive. After it enters the growth stage, it will use its branches and leaves to hunt on its own. As for the effect of its fruit, there is only one thing, that is, to prolong life. Each fruit can extend the life of a living being by a hundred years."

Feng Mo took a deep breath after hearing this. He finally understood the meaning of the complicated look Professor Luo gave him just now.

To put it bluntly, the effect of this interstellar seed is very powerful, but it is not a treasure that Feng Mo can show to others with his current size, because it is very evil and produces fruit that can prolong life by devouring all living things.

However, if this powerful interstellar seed is used by an evil person, the entire universe will inevitably experience a sea of ​​blood and corpses.

Feng Mo also learned from the information sent by the Star Network Space Auction that this kind of treasure that can prolong life is still very precious. Usually, a treasure that can prolong life by ten years will be sold at an auction for around tens of millions of star coins.

In other words, a treasure that can extend human life by one year on average is worth about one million star coins, and lifespan is equivalent to money.

The fruit of the Life-Devouring Ancient Tree in Feng Mo's hand will be sold at an auction price of no less than 100 million star coins, and it is in short supply.

It is conceivable that in the face of such a huge temptation of benefits, who can resist killing lives to feed the ancient tree? Moreover, who would not be tempted by such a huge benefit? Once the news spreads, can Feng Mo, who is so small, protect the treasure?
Don’t think that we have entered the interstellar age and can become genetic warriors. Humans can at least live for hundreds or even thousands of years, so treasures that prolong life should not be valuable.

Wrong! Absolutely wrong. It is precisely because they live longer that the nobles of the Federation cherish their lives more. After all, who doesn't want to live longer, or even forever?

It is said that a long life is not a good thing, as it will make you see through the troubles of the world. But if you are given a status of enjoying wealth and a chance of eternal life, how many people would not be tempted?

These are all questions that need to be considered, but Feng Mo just smiled and said:

"I am lucky to have obtained this treasure. Feng Mo will not give it to anyone else, but he will not let it be easily put on the market, at least not in the short term. I would like to thank Professor Luo for testing it this time. If Professor Luo asks for it in the future, Feng Mo will do his best."

Feng Mo's words were full of deep feelings and sincerity. Professor Luo also understood the meaning behind them. It was nothing more than forgetting what happened today after leaving this room. He hesitated a little, thought for a moment, and said firmly:
"Boy, how about a deal? I'll show you the way and promise that when you leave this room today, I'll forget that you came to me to test the interstellar seeds. The condition is that one day when you grow fruits, you sell three to me at the market price. How about that?"

Facing Professor Luo's words, Feng Mo did not hesitate at all, nodded and agreed. After seeing Feng Mo's agreement, Professor Luo showed a satisfied smile on his face, and then reminded:

"If you don't plan to show the Life-Devouring Ancient Tree to others in the short term, then there is no danger to your life in the short term. If you want to use the ancient tree's fruit to grow quickly, then you will need the Chu family's full support."

"If you become the son-in-law of the Chu family like Xiao Xiang, you should be able to resist 5% of those who dare to spy on the Life-Devouring Ancient Tree. However, some old immortals who are about to reach the end of their lives will not care about the Chu family, so you have to be careful of these people." "A quasi-T5 starship, you only need to have a quasi-T flagship to block most of the peepers. With the help of the Chu family, you don't have to worry about safety issues in the short term. These are the few words from this old man, just remember them."

After Professor Luo finished speaking, he waved his hand and returned to the laboratory table to start a new experiment. He was a relatively pure old man who judged by deeds rather than intentions. His current starting point was indeed to be good to Feng Mo, and he put forward many constructive suggestions.

No one is perfect. Since Feng Mo came here with the Chu family, he must be an extremely important guest of the Chu family. In addition, he has been flirting with the eldest daughter of the Chu family. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the two are having an affair, not to mention an old monster like Professor Luo who has lived for a long time.

In view of this, Professor Luo told Feng Mo so much and asked Feng Mo for a promise, because he knew that with the help of the Chu family, Feng Mo would most likely be able to keep this interstellar seed.

"Then Professor Luo, you are busy, we will leave first." Xiang Rong said, and then led Feng Mo and Chu Yunjian to the entrance of the base, then patted Feng Mo on the shoulder and said casually:
"It's just a treasure that can prolong life. Don't take it to heart. Hide it for a while and take it out after a few years. By then, the Chu family will also make a move. Don't worry, the Chu family will not abandon their own family members."

The purpose of Xiang Rong's words was to reassure Feng Mo, telling him that he didn't need to think so much. The Chu family would bear all the pressure from the upper level, and he just needed to develop quickly.

"Thank you, uncle. Yunjian and I will take our leave now."

Feng Mo thanked them sincerely, but Xiang Rong just waved to the two of them and turned to leave.

On the way back to Starport No. 1, Chu Yunjian wanted to speak several times but was worried that what he said would hurt the self-esteem of the man in front of him. However, after hesitating for a moment, he still spoke:
"Feng Mo, you can actually stay at the Chu family temporarily. The Huiyao Chu family owns most of the Federation's databases. The starship knowledge in it is enough for you to study for a long time. When you have researched the T4 starship blueprint, it would be best to return to the Storm Galaxy."

Feng Mo chuckled after hearing this and said, "Why, you want to invite me to your house? Then you have to give me a betrothal gift, otherwise it would be meaningless to come to your house without any status or position."

Feng Mo's words made Chu Yunjian blush instantly, and he spat softly: "You are not a serious person at all, always like to tease others, are you going to the Chu family?"

"Yunjian, I won't go to the Chu family. As for the T4 starship you mentioned, I already have some clues. I believe I can get a result when I go back this time. Thank you, Yunjian."

Feng Mo held Chu Yunjian's hand, rubbed it for a while, and then continued to tease: "I won't do it, but I will accept you if you want to marry me. But the dowry can't be small, at least a T4 fleet."

This sentence completely annoyed Chu Yunjian. He instantly pulled out the little hand that Feng Mo was holding, and then punched Feng Mo's shoulder twice. With Chu Yunjian's strength as a third-level gene warrior, even if he didn't use too much force, he still made Feng Mo grimace.

A hint of reluctance flashed across Chu Yunjian's eyes, but it was quickly covered up by shame and anger. His anger rose in his heart and he punched Feng Mo twice again.

(End of this chapter)