'Another research maniac...'
In Su Ze's experience, most competent researchers were all the same. They had little desire for power or status, dedicating all their energy to their work.
Such people were actually simpler in nature and easier to get along with.
As long as you could provide them with research projects and materials they were interested in, they would willingly work for you for free.
Mage wasn't an evolutionist, but as a botanist, he was in the same league. A botanist who could develop the Hundred-Change Flower was undoubtedly among the best in the universe.
Besides, the Tree Spirit Race had a natural advantage when it came to studying plants.
Su Ze had considered conning—er, recruiting Mage to work for him for free, but the circumstances didn't allow for it.
Su Ze couldn't trust Mage enough to let him go to Zexing. When the survival of his race was at stake, he had to be cautious.
