Experiment with Level 9 Fruit, Part 2

After eating the Level 9 fruit, the soldier stayed in front of the camera for thirty minutes before Yan Mingxiu tested his gene health. His gene health had increased from 10% to 12.5%, a significant improvement that sent shockwaves across the interstellar network.

Ye Mo, the transcendent plant master, was now famous throughout the galaxy. Although revealing her identity could secure her protection from the military, Ye Mo had no desire to live under constant watch. She feared that powerful figures would try to control her, forcing her to continuously grow fruits until her value was fully exploited. Ye Mo knew she would only reveal herself when she was strong enough to stand against the entire galaxy.

Ye Mo reached out to Yan Mingxiu, explaining that she could predict the increase in the soldier’s gene health but wasn’t certain about his fertility value. She shared the expected pattern of gene health improvement over the days.

Yan Mingxiu prepared a table outlining the ten-day progression of the soldier’s gene health. On the second day, she presented the table to the public, detailing the anticipated increases. As predicted, the soldier’s gene health improved exactly as the table indicated, but unexpectedly, his fertility value also increased by one point.

This seemingly small change caused a sensation across the interstellar network. A fruit capable of enhancing fertility was groundbreaking, and online discussions erupted with people eager to learn the full potential of the Level 9 apple.

The calmest among the observers were Ye Mo, Grandma Yu, and Aunt Yu, who had already witnessed the effects of Level 5 fruits firsthand. Some people left messages in Ye Mo’s shop, asking what level the previously sold fruits were. Ye Mo responded that those were Level 10 fruits with negligible effects.

Regarding the Level 9 fruits, Ye Mo announced that they would be auctioned only after their full effects were demonstrated and would be sold in sets of eleven. Although the impact of the final fruit in each set seemed minimal, it was crucial for completing the overall treatment.

On the eleventh day, Ye Mo sent the final apple to Yan Mingxiu, and the soldier’s results were revealed. His gene health had risen to 15%, and his fertility value had increased to three points. While Ye Mo found these results modest, the entire interstellar community was astonished. For the first time, people realized that fertility values could be improved; those with zero fertility had always resigned themselves to their fate. But now, the fruits from the master of extraordinary plants had the power to change that.

The online community buzzed with excitement:

“Oh my god, what kind of miracle fruit is this?”

“When will the master start selling? Will they be in sets? My brother’s gene health is down to 8%.”

“My sister’s gene health is only at 9%.”

As interstellar citizens eagerly awaited the master’s auction, Ye Mo was busy preparing the fruits for sale. She had plenty of Level 9 fruits, such as watermelons, which needed to be divided according to their energy content. Ye Mo listed apples, oranges, and peaches in sets of eleven since they were similar in size. Larger fruits, like pears, were sold in sets of six and meant to be shared.

Grapes and watermelons, however, required more time and precision to divide, so Ye Mo wasn’t in a hurry to sell them. Each set of Level 9 fruits was priced at 300,000 star coins—a steep price, but they sold out instantly. Ye Mo released 400 sets, but with billions of citizens across the galaxy, this was nowhere near enough to satisfy demand.

Many complained that over half of the 400 sets had been bought by those near Kamo Star. Ye Mo suspected that the military had purchased a significant portion, as General Mo had previously inquired about the pricing.

Ye Mo gifted a set of apples to Yan Mingxiu, who chose not to eat them herself. Instead, she gave them to her son, who had been confined at home for ten years due to severe gene collapse, a condition that was rapidly worsening and causing immense distress for the family.

Two days later, Ye Mo listed red dates and walnuts in sets of 22, highlighting that pregnant women would benefit most. While Kamo Star only had one known pregnant woman, other planets had more pregnant residents. Since these fruits were more abundant, Ye Mo released another 400 sets.

Next came the watermelons and grapes, which Ye Mo quickly divided with her magical abilities, resulting in a total of 1,000 sets sold.

After completing the sale of all the Level 9 fruits, Ye Mo returned to her private space to rest and realized she had made a breakthrough in her cultivation. That night, she advanced from Level 30 to Level 31, moving from a Ghost Soldier to a Ghost Warrior. During this advancement, the Yin-Yang Pool echoed with eerie wails—a phenomenon Ye Mo had never experienced before. Despite the unsettling sounds, she remained composed, absorbing the rich ghost energy.

Ye Mo noticed something incredible: as she advanced, the light within her unborn child grew stronger. Her private space had expanded significantly, with the area of black soil and the Yin-Yang Pool both increasing in size. The Yin side was now rich with ghost energy, ideal for her cultivation, while the Yang side’s water was filled with vibrant life force.

Gazing at the empty space, Ye Mo contemplated whether planting fruit trees would affect their grade. She worried that the trees might deplete the land’s nutrients, making her hesitant to proceed.

Even though she was only at the first level of a Ghost General, Ye Mo felt a significant increase in her power. Upon exiting her space, she discovered that the wealthy district was under surveillance. While her family was not the primary target, it was clear that the authorities had already searched the civilian and middle-class areas and were now focusing on the wealthier zones.

Ye Mo knew that these observers were likely searching for her because of her unique pregnancy, unaware that she was the transcendent plant master. Sensing the looming threat, Ye Mo posted an urgent announcement in her shop: “Remove all surveillance on Kamo Star immediately, or I will cease selling any products in the future.”

(End of Chapter)