Qi Ping looked at Lin Chaoyang, who was excited in front of him, with mixed feelings.

In Qi Ping's current situation, the High-speed Ring-cutting Bee Legion, which possessed strength comparable to the Late-stage Qi Refining, would be cultivated in just over a month.

At the same time, he could also accelerate the cultivation of Spiritual Medicine on that mysterious plot of land, and the Blood Ginseng was already capable of self-propagation.

Qi Ping estimated that he didn't need to worry about the supply of Spiritual Medicine up to the Sixth-Layer of Qi Refining. When new Centennial Blood Ginseng appeared, he could consider breeding some new bee species again.

Under such conditions, Qi Ping would have to be out of his mind to choose to seek fortune in a Secret Realm where nothing was guaranteed.

However, Qi Ping knew that Lin Chaoyang meant well; otherwise, there would be no reason to come to him, a "First-Layer of Qi Refining" cultivator.

Generally, who would choose to willingly bring along a burden? This was probably something only a simple and wealthy young lad like Lin Chaoyang would do.

When Qi Ping first met Lin Chaoyang, he also thought he was pretending. However, he later realized that this was just how he was, unchanged for years...

After careful consideration, Qi Ping decided to inquire about information regarding the Secret Realm.

Not to decide whether it was worth going, but to confirm his suspicions about that Insect Taming Sect.

"Chaoyang, you know, Brother Qi's strength is average, and places like Secret Realms are too dangerous for him. Did you find out any specifics about it? Is it dangerous?"

Qi Ping spoke with sincerity; in places like Secret Realms, even the High-speed Ring-cutting Bee Legion wouldn't be able to protect him.

"Brother Qi, I've found all the details for you; rest assured!"

"Let me tell you, this Secret Realm is at least eighty percent likely to be a testing ground for disciples of an Ancient Sect, only allowing those with Mid-stage Qi Refining and below to enter..."

"Once you pass the trials inside, you can receive rich rewards. Brother Qi, these are the rewards from an Ancient Sect..."

Lin Chaoyang spoke with excitement now. At the Fusheng Association, Qi Ping was the only peer of a similar age; the two of them should seize this opportunity together.

If they could achieve Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core because of this, it could become a remarkable story.

Lin Chaoyang continued:

"Moreover, this Secret Realm tests temperament and potential, not strength. The two of us, brothers, should venture together, hehe..."

"The only potential danger might be the rumored presence of Tier One Demonic Insects? But this is just a small rumor, not very likely. After all, testing grounds in Secret Realms usually don't have these things..."

When mentioning Demonic Insects, Lin Chaoyang seemed unconcerned; he didn't believe in these baseless whispers!

Perhaps it was merely other cultivators spreading this information to scare others away.

However, when Qi Ping heard the term "Demonic Insects," his heart skipped a beat; he was spot on!

Having seen traces of Blood Fiend Worms, contracted Golden Marrow Bees, and holding the Demon Insect Cultivation Manual, Qi Ping was certain this wasn't just a rumor; it was undoubtedly true!

No way! He wouldn't go even if he were beaten to death! Qi Ping silently vowed.

Upon learning this information, Qi Ping no longer hesitated and decisively refused.

"Chaoyang, I think the rumors of Demonic Insects are likely true. I heard others say they've already appeared in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, with detailed descriptions. It's highly credible, so I'm not going..."

"Why don't we wait and see? Let the first wave go ahead and test the waters?" Qi Ping suggested as an addition.

He was certain that many might die in the first wave!

Once the news spread, Lin Chaoyang would naturally be deterred as well.

"Brother Qi, I believe this is news released by other cultivators to stop us from going..."

??

What kind of logic was that?

Qi Ping was truly baffled but remained patient, saying:

"Chaoyang, it's always better to be cautious..."

...

However, after a round of debate, neither could convince the other.

Nonetheless, Lin Chaoyang didn't get upset. Before parting, he merely said:

"Brother Qi, I'll go scout ahead for you first. Once I bring back the opportunity, don't refuse again when the time comes..."

After saying this, Lin Chaoyang bade farewell and left.

Watching Lin Chaoyang's departing figure, Qi Ping wanted to offer further advice, but he didn't know what else to say.

It seemed he had already said everything he could.

After all, he couldn't reveal his own secrets, could he? That was absolutely impossible for Qi Ping.

And it was even less possible to physically keep Lin Chaoyang from going. Blocking someone's path was akin to the enmity of killing their father. Qi Ping couldn't say for certain that he was right; maybe Lin Chaoyang really was someone blessed with great fortune?

Ultimately, Qi Ping's open mouth could only transform into a sigh of helplessness.

Tending to a stable life or striving for the opportunity to ascend—who could be deemed correct?

It seemed that everyone had their own choice, and every choice had those who reached the end...

...

With these complex feelings, Qi Ping began tending to the ordinary flowers he hadn't cared for in several days.

The small black bees still depended on these flowers for honey, and Qi Ping's main source of income now relied on the honey produced by the small black bees.

During this process, Qi Ping carefully observed the state of each plant, watering, fertilizing, pruning...

After half a day of labor, Qi Ping's mind finally settled.

Besides, perhaps due to Qi Ping's mindset, notifications of experience gained intermittently popped up:

[You gained new insights into plants, Druid experience +1...]

[You gained new insights into plants, Druid experience +1...]

[You gained new insights into plants, Druid experience +1...]

...

After half a day, Qi Ping actually gathered thirteen points of level experience!

At this rate, Qi Ping estimated it would take less than half a month to level up to Third-Level Druid.

However, Qi Ping also knew this was due to entering a special state of insight, allowing him to acquire thirteen points of level experience all at once.

Under normal circumstances, gaining five experience points in a day was great, and most days, it averaged around three points.

"But this does provide a quick way to gain experience. I can try this more in the future..."

...

After Lin Chaoyang left, Qi Ping resumed his peaceful farming life.

A week later, the Golden Marrow Bee Queen laid approximately two hundred High-speed Ring-cutting Bee eggs and fifty Brewer Big Belly Bee eggs, some of which had already hatched into larvae and were being fed the best honey.

Cultivating and breeding these bee species were much more challenging than regular Golden Marrow Bees, which could lay up to two hundred eggs a day.

The small black bees could exceed five hundred.

It's likely that as their bloodline level increased, the difficulty of nurturing them gradually grew.

Aside from that, since Qi Ping didn't need to refine Golden Marrow Honey during his stable cultivation stage, except for a portion for the Golden Marrow Bees' consumption and a small part for Uncle Zhou, Qi Ping started having a surplus of Golden Marrow Honey.

Aside from the portion intended for Sister Nan, Qi Ping didn't plan to sell the rest but to save it for emergency usage during Blast Soldier production.

Because once Blast Soldier production began, the consumption and daily feeding requirements for breeding Golden Marrow Bees would be a staggering amount, which couldn't be supported by his Plant Growth skill alone.

This was why Qi Ping hadn't dramatically increased the number of Golden Marrow Bees; with higher numbers, the daily consumption of honey would be unbearable...

Raising troops wasn't easy!

But Qi Ping's steady development was soon disrupted again.

This day, Sister Nan came to deliver terrible news to Qi Ping:

Lin Chaoyang had died in the Secret Realm!

More terrifying, various horrifying Demonic Insects emerged from the Secret Realm and began ravaging the entire Qingtian Realm...

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