Faced with Takumi's request, the Power Tree didn't dare refuse.
It obediently spat out the only three fruits on its body.
When the three fruits dropped,
the energy around it weakened significantly.
Takumi and Keqing both felt the surrounding Electro become less active.
Perhaps it was nothing serious.
Outside, Saino also noticed the sudden calm.
His eyes brightened.
This was a good sign.
Takumi stored the three fruits and said:
"Be a good tree from now on. Don't be so irritable."
"Wouldn't it be better to eat and drink quietly?"
"They just need some of your electricity."
"Learn from my Explosive Flame Tree."
"That one just lies flat all day."
Takumi patted the Power Tree,
then turned and walked away happily.
The Power Tree had no intelligence.
So Takumi used the Herrscher of Knowledge's power to convey the message.
He also injected energy into it.
If the tree absorbed it properly,
it wouldn't take long to grow new fruit.
Watching Takumi leave, feeling the power inside itself,
the Power Tree curled up and promptly fell asleep.
The remaining Electro energy in the air vanished into silence.
Takumi and Keqing left the barrier.
Tighnari saw them return and was full of question marks.
"That's it?"
The speed was too fast.
How long were they even inside?
Was it already done?
Takumi nodded.
"All done."
"Let's head back."
"By the way, where do you need another Power Tree?"
"I'll give you one."
Upon hearing this, Saino and Tighnari's eyes lit up.
Tighnari quickly answered:
"Then please plant one in Port Ormos!"
That place needed it most.
Takumi nodded.
He took out one fruit and infused it with Herrscher energy.
Then handed it to Tighnari.
"Here."
"Just plant it."
"You need soil rich in Electro."
"That shouldn't be hard for you."
"Modify an area."
"Install an energy conversion device."
"And find a cave with water."
"From time to time, feed it something."
"Bury household waste in the soil."
Takumi's eyes flashed.
The Power Tree could consume domestic waste.
Anything biodegradable.
Even animal bodies.
Tighnari and Saino froze.
Good grief—so convenient?
Both were stunned.
Takumi added:
"Don't be surprised."
"I've infused it with my power."
"If that's not enough, your Dendro Archon can help too."
"This tree is better than you think."
"But the important part is the fruit."
"If you tried to extract it yourselves, you'd have to chop the tree apart."
"That's like killing the chicken for the egg."
Tighnari instantly understood.
Planting wasn't the hard part.
Harvesting the fruit was.
After chatting briefly, Takumi and Tighnari said goodbye.
Takumi's goal was achieved,
so he didn't need to stay.
He hadn't expected things to be so easy.
He thought he'd need a few days.
But everything was solved within hours.
After opening a spatial passage,
Takumi took Keqing on the flying motorcycle and returned.
Watching them leave, Tighnari and Saino exchanged looks.
"…Forget it, don't think too much."
"You go handle the planting."
Saino turned away and spoke calmly.
Tighnari nodded.
"Alright."
"I'll find a good spot for this Power Tree."
"And maybe let the Dendro Archon help grow new seeds."
Now that they knew the Power Tree was easy to plant,
Sumeru would not waste the opportunity.
They might even conduct research on it.
After all, it was a natural energy source.
Takumi and Keqing returned to Guiliyuan and went back to the manor.
Ningguang, who was drinking tea, looked up and froze.
"Back already?"
She was confused.
Didn't they say it would take days?
But it had only been a few hours.
Takumi nodded.
"I didn't expect it to be that simple."
"Anyway, I'll plant the Power Tree now."
Ningguang immediately stood up.
"I'm coming too!"
"Where are you planting it?"
Takumi thought for a moment.
Using Herrscher calculations, he answered:
"Near the power station is best."
Thunder elements were abundant there.
Perfect for Power Tree growth.
The two complemented each other.
A perpetual energy cycle.
Takumi quickly sent a message to Tighnari,
telling him that planting near a power station would give better results.
Tighnari, on his way back, was surprised but grateful.
If so, planting one at the new Port Ormos power station would be ideal.
Meanwhile, Takumi, Ningguang, and Keqing left the manor.
They headed toward the power station above Mingyun Village.
When the Qianyan Army stationed there saw someone arriving,
they immediately grew alert.