Chapter 421: Internal Network
Due to genetic encryption, the external world had no knowledge of the internal structure of the Swarm’s bioweapons and was thus unaware that the Atomic Furnace was the primary factor in creating the environment for the growth of Longevity Plants.
The Swarm’s explanation that there weren’t enough Godzillas to support widespread cultivation seemed reasonable. After all, it was well-documented that the Swarm did not produce nuclear waste, something easily verified through observation. Moreover, Longevity Plants were discovered in Godzilla nests, as detailed in official records. Lastly, Godzillas, as massive and cumbersome terrestrial units, genuinely didn’t require mass production.
Additionally, the response formally acknowledged Godzilla as a Swarm creation, addressing some previous ambiguities. While minor flaws remained, it was a significant improvement over earlier explanations.
Upon receiving the Swarm’s reply, the Ji race expressed their desire for the Swarm to increase the number of Godzillas to boost the production of Longevity Plants. However, they understood that such a request was not enforceable and unlikely to be fulfilled.
The production of a single Godzilla required an astonishing amount of resources. Spreading that cost across production made the Longevity Plants much more expensive. While the Ji race, as the issuer of points, wasn’t particularly concerned about minor expenses, they foresaw that the demand for Longevity Plants would rise substantially in the future. If the price were inflated now, reducing it later would require significant effort and could disrupt the market.
Thus, they refrained from pressing the Swarm further and instead directed their orders to the Koya Alliance, neighbors located slightly further from the Riken System.
Longevity Plants, after all, were meticulously cultivated by Luo Wen. They were drought-tolerant, flood-resistant, corrosion-proof, and impervious to pests, diseases, and pesticides. Once the environment was prepared, all that was left was harvesting, making them extremely easy to grow.
For the Koya Alliance, a coalition of civilizations focused on mechanical engineering, the immense amounts of nuclear waste they generated were a constant headache. Unlike the Swarm, which could recycle waste, the Koya Alliance could only package it and hurl it into stars. To repurpose their waste into something valuable while openly participating in the Longevity Plant trade was undoubtedly an attractive proposition for them.
Everything began falling into place. After completing construction projects for the Riken, several functional Ji ships turned their attention to the Swarm. They split into two groups, one started building quantum communication facilities in the Neighboring Star System, while the other moved to the Sandstorm System to oversee the construction of Trade City.