Even the finest things had to be put to proper use to realize their value.
Zong Shen planned to hand this [Vitality Branch of the Offspring World Tree (Radiant Grade Tier VII)] over to Maryl for safekeeping.
As a high-tier auxiliary item, it could not be given away casually. It was better placed in the hands of a reliable confidant.
Moreover, agricultural talent within the territory was currently rather scarce. There was only one person: Advanced Agronomist Salome Forestspeech.
An advanced title might once have carried some weight, but now it was starting to fall behind the times.
Zong Shen needed more capable talents to oversee every major field and build a development framework of sufficient depth.
So he would hand it directly to Maryl and let her keep it. If Salome Forestspeech needed it, she could apply to Maryl for its use.
After all, Radiant Grade Tier VII was already the highest quality below demigod grade.
Once he had made up his mind, Zong Shen put the branch away.
As for 9,999 years of lifespan, it did not hold much appeal for him. He had long since made arrangements regarding that matter.
With the various methods he currently possessed, obtaining a long lifespan was not difficult.
After putting away the branch, he bent slightly and grabbed a "fossil ball" in each hand.
According to the Strategy Guide's notes, these two "fossil balls" were seed boxes.
However, under the effects of time, a fairly sturdy crust of compacted earth had formed over their surfaces.
Zong Shen's normal strength was now measured in tons, and his skin, muscles, fascia, and bones had all become exceptionally tough.
If he returned to Earth in his current state, he could even pass for a minor Superman.
He had also conducted some limited, simple tests