"The success rate is about eighty-five percent, which is a bit higher than expected!"

"Not bad!"

Qi Ping looked at the bloodline mutation potion exuding an alluring scent before him, a satisfied expression on his face.

Breaking through Foundation Establishment and then spending over three more months cultivating Blood Ginseng was all for today!

Among Qi Ping's four animal companions, the bees actually undertook the most tasks.

Fighting, reconnaissance, alerting, honey-making, taking care of and harvesting from the Spirit Fields on the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth peaks, distracting attention when Qi Ping fled, helping Qi Ping hide his spoils... their usual tasks are countless, and the little bees are Qi Ping's most indispensable animal companions.

This is no longer just about fighting and producing resources; their roles are many, and they have become a part of Qi Ping's life in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

Qi Ping couldn't imagine how inconvenient his life in immortal cultivation would be without the help of the bee swarm, and the risks of various matters would increase greatly.

The Golden Marrow Bees were also Qi Ping's first animal companions since awakening the Druid profession, helping Qi Ping through many crises and avoiding many risks.

Even the original batch of Tier One Intermediate Golden Marrow Bees, out of the last thousand, over two hundred had already died of old age, and in the next ten years or so, the remaining seven hundred would gradually grow old until they died.

And before they were too old to move, they would work hard to gather spiritual medicine, collect nectar, and produce honey for their hive, fulfilling their duties until the very end, until they could do nothing more, which was their honor.

As a member of the hive, their greatest wish and mission is to make the hive more prosperous and powerful.

For Qi Ping, the Golden Marrow Bee swarm had long become an inseparable part of his life in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

When Qi Ping obtained the Druid profession and contracted with the Golden Marrow Bee swarm, he promised them that he would definitely make their colony stronger!

For the Golden Marrow Bees, being raised to the late stage of Tier One and developing the colony to over ten thousand was not the end, but merely the beginning!

Next is the time for the Golden Marrow Bee swarm to evolve to Tier Two, and they will also absorb the bloodline of the Demon Insect King for a super leap in bloodline!

Even in the future, Qi Ping will find ways to continue raising the hive higher!

On the Path of Immortality, wherever it leads, there he will cultivate the hive!

...

"Are you ready?"

Qi Ping looked at the strongest male bees, carefully selected over nearly a year, and nodded in approval.

After the Bee King completed its transformation, the overall quality of the Balanced Bees cultivated afterward increased significantly.

Those set to consume the enhanced version of the bloodline mutation potion were the cream of the crop.

To the swarm, this was even more important than to Qi Ping.

They even sought Qi Ping's approval for a competition and assessment, only allowing the victors to become the seed contestants for taking the bloodline mutation potion.

"Buzz buzz... (Boss, we're ready!)"

A hundred and sixty-eight proudly boisterous male bees replied in unison.

Originally, two hundred male bees were designated, but after Qi Ping successfully concocted the potion, there was only enough for one hundred and sixty-eight.

So, thirty-two male bees were reluctantly left out, now flying on the side, feeling immensely dejected.

They had been preparing for this honor ceremony for half a year, all to successfully evolve after consuming the potion, elevating the strength of the hive to Tier Two.

But now that they can't partake in the transformation ceremony, they're naturally disheartened.

Yet, there's no jealousy in their hearts.

Because the hundred and sixty-eight kin preparing for the metamorphosis are stronger than them!

And more likely to successfully transform and lead the hive to greater strength! It's the best choice!

The prospect of dying from the transformation never daunted them, for if their deaths would make the colony stronger, they'd relinquish their lives without hesitation!

But since the transformation ceremony aims to create a powerful Tier Two bee species, each will strive with all their might to ensure their success!

Besides these male bees, all other bees, except those stationed outside caring for the Spirit Field and the little black bees, have returned to witness the ceremony inside the Illusion Array.

The largest and most imposing Bee King stood excitedly on Qi Ping's shoulder, watching everything unfold.

They've awaited this transformation ceremony for too long!

Beside the bees, the little spirit fox and little flower demon were also by Qi Ping's side, watching everything with curious wide eyes.

"Chirp chirp... (How lively!)"

"Glug glug... (Indeed, it has never been this lively here!)"

Even Yaya, who usually doesn't enjoy crowds, came over this time, though still finding a spot to bask in the sun...

Qi Ping hadn't expected a single transformation ceremony for the hive to become such a grand event within his territory, making "the focus of everyone's attention" aptly descriptive.

...

"Then let's begin! Follow the order, eat only as much as you feel is just right, not too much, and not too little!" Qi Ping instructed seriously.

Each bee has individual differences, and the most suitable amount varies, but their sharp perception means following their instincts is best.

"Buzz buzz... (Alright! Boss!)"

With a response, the hundred and sixty-eight male bees began to consume the bloodline mutation potion one by one amidst the watchful eyes of all.

Each male bee ate with utmost care, ensuring the right amount while not disturbing their fellow bees.

Their high quality was evident throughout the swarm.

Seeing this, Qi Ping couldn't help but nod. Such quality in the swarm, combined with arrays, would release unimaginable power!

Once he finds suitable arrays, Qi Ping can use each bee as an array base. When these bees unite, Qi Ping can activate the array, vastly increasing the hive's collective combat capability!

For Qi Ping, this is the proper way for a Beast Taming Cultivator and an Array Master!

Soon, the hundred and sixty-eight male bees finished eating.

Qi Ping discovered two portions remaining, so he allowed two more male bees to partake.

When the last two selected male bees excitedly finished the last two servings of bloodline potion, all one hundred seventy male bees began their transformation...

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