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Chapter 264: Ambiance is Key
Chapter 264: Ambiance is Key
Lu Chen arrived at the last insect chamber.
A putrid, nauseating stench permeated the room, and even a slight whiff of it made Lu Chen dizzy and slightly uncomfortable.
Within the chamber were two hideous insects with pockmarked bodies oozing green pus. They breathed toxic fumes, clearly indicating their deadly nature.
Following the instructions left by Zhong Jing Shan on the talisman, Lu Chen took out several pre-prepared venomous insects from his storage bag and threw them into the chamber.
Soon, information about the two highly venomous insects appeared in his mind.
Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insect, a fourth-grade demon insect. It contains various deadly poisons and feeds on all sorts of poisonous fruits and insects. Its venom is extremely potent and can affect the skin, blood, and even the mind. Late Qi Refining cultivators must be cautious, as a single mistake could be fatal.
A pair that despises each other, seeking offspring with a hefty reward.
"...”
Lu Chen fell silent.
What did this message mean? Was it hinting that he should help them conceive? How could he, a renowned spiritual herbologist of Tian Jian Zong, assist such hideous creatures in procreating?
Well, for the right price, he supposed it wasn't out of the question...
According to Zhong Jing Shan's instructions, the pair of fourth-grade Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insects in the chamber were currently in their breeding phase. Zhong Jing Shan had spent a lot of effort trying to obtain their offspring but to no avail.
"It's probably because they've been together for too long and have lost interest in each other," Lu Chen mused to himself, recalling the hint from the information.
With this, all the rare and exotic insects in the chambers had been revealed.
There was the fourth-grade Demon Blade Black Mantis, a natural assassin that diligently spun its silk daily; the easily irritable third-grade Jade Condensing Spider, present in large numbers; the Yin Fire Ants, a collective force comparable to a regular third-grade demon beast; the Seven Star Glass Insects that could extract treasures like the Lapis Lazuli Sand; and the Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insects in their breeding phase.
Two fourth-grade insects, two third-grade, and one second-grade insect with the advantage of numbers—this gave Lu Chen a better understanding of the true power of the sect's direct disciples.
Just the insects in the Insect Valley were a force to be reckoned with, not to mention the ones they carried with them.
Many were still in their growth phases, and once fully matured, they would easily handle a regular mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Aside from the insect chambers, the Insect Valley outside didn't require much effort to manage. He only needed to maintain basic order and operations.
For the next month or two, Lu Chen spent most of his time in the Insect Valley, tending to the various exotic insects.
In the thick darkness that seemed almost tangible...
Lu Chen released over ten different insects from various angles into the chamber.
Black mist surged violently, and a series of soft, splattering sounds echoed continuously, one after another, in a smooth and seamless rhythm.
In the blink of an eye, a massive, pitch-black mantis emerged from the darkness and appeared before Lu Chen.
The mantis held up its pair of forelimbs, which resembled serrated broadswords, and its protruding pitch-black compound eyes kept glancing toward the side of its forelimbs.
At that moment, the Demon Blade Black Mantis' forelimbs were coated with thick, putrid green liquid that it couldn't shake off no matter how much it tried. This caused a rare flicker of impatience in the usually indifferent creature's eyes.
"Great performance this time. You managed to pull off fifteen consecutive strikes without missing a single one. It's a shame that I hid a particularly disgusting one among those ten-plus demon insects."
"After killing it, a viscous green liquid will burst out and stick to your artifacts. It'll be a nuisance to get rid of it."
Lu Chen smiled at the Demon Blade Black Mantis, which was still shaking its forelimbs.
The fourth-grade demonic insect, a massive black mantis, nodded its small head from time to time, indicating its understanding. Its high level of intelligence was evident.
Lu Chen's actions were inspired by a game from his past life and specially arranged with the cooperation of the Demon Blade Black Mantis.
It had started with releasing two or three demonic insects into the insect chamber and challenging the mantis to slash them before they touched the ground. If it failed, the live insects would be set free, and the dead ones would become its food.
Lu Chen had gradually increased the number of insects, adjusted the force of his throws, and introduced bizarre angles to satisfy the mantis' deep-seated desire to kill.
Today, he had added a new twist by introducing an especially repulsive demonic insect to teach the mantis a small lesson.
This little test had noticeably increased the mantis' intimacy with him, and it no longer displayed the aloofness it had shown initially.
In the chamber of the Jade Condensing Spiders, Lu Chen had been observing the white jade spiders for some time, studying their mental states, physical signs, and behavioral patterns before they spun their silk. He wanted to find the specific patterns to ensure greater productivity and prevent fights from breaking out easily.
However, he still hadn't discovered any clues or made any significant findings.
In the Yin Fire Ant chamber, thousands upon thousands of Yin Fire Ants had condensed into a towering giant under Lu Chen's control. He manipulated the giant to change forms continuously, fulfilling a small wish he had carried over from his past life.
In the Seven Star Glass Insect chamber, Lu Chen had long gotten used to the presence of the Lapis Lazuli Sand. As he collected it, he felt a strange sense of accomplishment, and he even looked forward to entering the chamber each time.
As for the pair of Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insects, they had been quiet for a long time, still disinterested in each other.
Aside from tending to these exotic insects, Lu Chen would occasionally return to his own mountain peak to nurture his spiritual herbs and check on his little ones.
Although he couldn't tend to the mountain's spiritual plants with daily precision, each plant was growing exceptionally well, which put Lu Chen's mind at ease.
On this day, while cultivating the Mystical Mirage Peach, he had a sudden idea, and he collected half of the pink miasma that had formed below the plant.
Back in the insect chamber, he took out a white jade bottle with a slender neck from his storage bag, uncorked it, and poured the pink miasma from the Mystical Mirage Peach into the chamber.
"The atmosphere in this chamber is too monotonous and oppressive. Staying here for long dampens one's mood and certainly kills any other sort of desire."
"Today, I'll create a romantic chamber for you two and guarantee to spark your interest so that you'll be passionate day and night."
Lu Chen chuckled as he watched the pink miasma grow denser in the chamber, full of confidence in his plan.
The pink miasma released by the Mystical Mirage Peach during its growth could arouse the desires of cultivators and demons. It was a powerful natural aphrodisiac, and Lu Chen hoped it would have a miraculous effect on the listless pair of Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insects.
As expected, when he entered the chamber two days later to feed the poisonous insects, he witnessed a shy scene.
The two Hundred Poison Heart-Devouring Insects were pressed tightly together, forming a shape resembling the Chinese character for "kun" (a ancient symbol for the earth)
. As they moved, greenish-black venom sprayed from their bodies, splattering onto each other and falling into the pink miasma, causing a sizzling sound.
"Looks like ambiance is key," Lu Chen mused, thoroughly enjoying the sight before him.
(End of Chapter)
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