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Chapter 261: The Insect Valley
Chapter 261: The Insect Valley
"The True Heritage Senior Brother wants me to help take care of his insects?" Lu Chen asked, puzzled.
"That's right," Ge Pu nodded.
"Senior Brother Ge, please come in and have a chat. I have some spirit brew aged in my cave, as well as fresh ripe spirit fruits for you to taste," Lu Chen invited Ge Pu into his mountain peak abode, not wanting to keep the True Heritage Senior Brother waiting outside.
In his courtyard, Lu Chen poured a cup of fragrant Hundred-Fruit Spirit Brew from the Drunken Immortal Gourd and served a plate of neatly sliced Blazing Flame Fruits and Ice Vine Fruits.
"Not bad. The spirit fruits are of excellent quality, fresh and fragrant. As for the spirit brew, its flavors are ever-changing yet distinct. You do know how to indulge, Brother Lu," Ge Pu praised, savoring the nuances of the brew.
"I like to tinker with these things while cultivating spirit plants to satisfy my cravings. I'm glad you enjoy it, Senior Brother," Lu Chen refilled Ge Pu's cup and smiled.
"By the way, Senior Brother Ge, what's this about someone inviting me to take care of their insects?"
"He is my close friend in the sect, named Zhong JingShan. He has a natural talent for insect control and is also a True Heritage disciple," Ge Pu explained.
"Recently, he had to leave for about half a year, but he keeps many high-grade magical insects in the sect. Some of them require constant care."
"If they were ordinary insects, it wouldn't be a problem to leave them to the outer disciples of the sect. Even first, second, or third-grade magical insects would be manageable."
"However, he has a special pair of fourth-grade magical insects that must stay in his cave. There are also several third and fourth-grade magical insects that would be too risky to leave in the care of Qi cultivators."
"So I recommended you, Brother Lu. Since you could solve the reproduction problem of the ancient Yin-Yang Kun Fish and dissipate the dying obsession of the Green Mystical Deer, I believe you can handle taking care of some magical insects."
"Once Brother Zhong returns, he will surely reward you handsomely."
Lu Chen lowered his head in thought. He was very confident about taking care of magical beasts. All he needed to do was feed them, and he could understand their preferences, needs, and unique traits.
Aside from the reward, the main benefit was the opportunity to befriend a True Heritage disciple. In the vast Tian Jian Sect, there were only seventeen True Heritage disciples, each of whom could be considered a candidate for the Golden Core realm. Befriending one of them would undoubtedly bring great benefits.
Previously, when he had resolved the obsession of the Green Mystical Deer, it was only because Senior Brother Ge had recommended him in front of the two Golden Core True Humans that he, a mere Qi cultivator in the early stages of foundation establishment, could enter their radar and obtain the infinitely wondrous Green Wood Primal Qi.
"Alright, thank you, Senior Brother Ge, for your recommendation. I'll give it a try," Lu Chen smiled.
Without further ado, Ge Pu revealed a rotating black and white Tai Chi diagram behind his head, which grew larger.
Lu Chen felt his vision darken as he entered a chaotic world, with colorful lights flashing by. In an instant, they appeared in a broad valley.
Stabilizing his body, Lu Chen now had a preliminary understanding of the strength of a True Heritage disciple.
"This is the Insect Valley that Brother Zhong specially built to raise magical insects. The terrain inside is complex, with various formations set up to accommodate the breeding and living of many species of magical insects and beasts," Ge Pu explained as they stood side by side.
Looking down at the valley, Lu Chen could make out forests, deserts, swamps, and other terrains.
The forest was filled with bizarrely shaped trees, from which strange cries emanated. His spiritual sense could vaguely perceive the presence of countless magical insects lurking within.
As Lu Chen and Ge Pu surveyed the scene, a streak of black light sped toward them, and a young cultivator came to a halt before them.
The cultivator had a wooden expression, his lips pressed tightly together, giving him an uncommunicative air.
What caught Lu Chen's attention was the cultivator's robe—a deep black garment woven from countless black threads. Upon closer inspection, these threads turned out to be slender, elongated insects, moving of their own accord without any wind, exuding an eerie aura.
"Brother Ge," the black-robed youth greeted Ge Pu with a nod, his eyes flicking toward Lu Chen with a probing glance.
"Brother Zhong, this is Lu Chen, the disciple I mentioned who has profound knowledge of spirit plants and beasts," Ge Pu introduced.
"Lu Chen, this is Zhong JingShan. You can address him as Brother Zhong," Ge Pu said to Lu Chen.
"Greetings, Brother Zhong," Lu Chen bowed slightly.
"Greetings," the black-robed youth murmured in response, returning the gesture.
Led by Zhong JingShan, the trio arrived at a mountain peak within the Insect Valley, where several stone houses stood. The structures were simple, indicating that Zhong JingShan was not one to concern himself with material possessions.
Eerie chirps and buzzes emanated from some of the stone houses, sharp and grating.
"Most of these stone houses are insect chambers built by Brother Zhong to house a variety of exotic insects. Lu Chen, feel free to take a look around and familiarize yourself with the place," Ge Pu transmitted to Lu Chen as he noticed his curiosity.
The group then made their way to Zhong JingShan's usual place for receiving guests.
Zhong JingShan offered Lu Chen a cup of honey that was overflowing with floral fragrance. The honey was golden yellow, and its viscous liquid constantly transformed into various flowers.
"This is the Hundred Flower Spirit Honey. It's made by the Hundred Flower Bees, which collect spirit fluids from numerous spirit plants and then brew it using special methods. It tastes sweet and pleasant, and it can also slightly increase your spiritual power," Ge Pu explained, well aware of Zhong JingShan's temperament.
Lu Chen took a sip, and instantly, a delicate fragrance filled his mouth and spread throughout his body, as if he were immersed in a sea of flowers. Threads of spiritual power subtly formed and permeated his body as the fragrance wafted through him.
"It's truly extraordinary," Lu Chen couldn't help but exclaim.
A hint of a smile tugged at the corner of the black-robed youth's lips.
"Brother Zhong, I've brought Lu Chen as you requested. If there are any instructions or things to take note of, please let him know," Ge Pu said.
Zhong JingShan nodded, and a talisman paper floated in front of Lu Chen, covered in tiny, densely packed writing.
Lu Chen took the talisman and quickly scanned its contents, immediately understanding its purpose.
The talisman contained information about various exotic insects, including their habits, feeding habits, and breeding methods, as well as precautions and tasks he needed to undertake. It also included instructions on controlling the formations within the Insect Valley and the insect chambers, along with some basic techniques for commanding the insects.
Previously, when Lu Chen had solved the problem of waterweed spirit peach pests, he had obtained a copy of The Insect Scripture from a cultivator. However, it only contained information about low-grade insects, and its overall value was inferior to the few techniques that Zhong JingShan had provided.
Just this talisman alone made Lu Chen feel that his trip had been worthwhile.
After committing the talisman's information to memory, Zhong JingShan's fingers twitched, and an object resembling a suona horn flew toward Lu Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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