Lear, in a fit of excitement, could hardly resist laughing aloud.

With his spirits high, he immediately commanded the nearby Bubble Beasts to rescue the Mire Wasps.

These were all his subordinates now.

The shift between friend and foe always happens so quickly.

The Bubble Beasts around him sprang into action immediately.

First, they extinguished the smoke still burning inside the bubbles, then Bubble took the lead, huffing and puffing out giant bubbles.

As the bubbles rose to a certain height, they rapidly expanded.

Crack~

Bang~

The massive airwaves swept all around, dispersing the dense smoke.

Taking advantage of this moment, Lear's spiritual power emanated forth, imprinting the aura of Weilu City's residents into the soul of the Mire Queen Bee.

The Mud Swamp People, Wetland Lizard-men, and Delthas had already been marked by him... The aura lurked in their minds, which wasn't anything difficult.

Those Mire Wasps, fluttering at the edge of the sky and not yet affected by the smoke, were initially restless but saw the smoke dissipate.

They immediately swooped down, launching an attack.

However, midway through, their momentum softened... and they began to rise back into the sky.

Strange, how are they all my own people...

Lear saw this, and his mood grew even more radiant.

Turning his gaze to the Mire Queen Bee writhing on the ground, he felt a pang of sympathy.

He immediately had the Bubble Beasts return the way they came for water, also having the waiting Wetland Lizard-men in the rear come to assist.

It wasn't long before Haggs arrived swiftly with the Wetland Lizardman Warriors.

Looking at the densely packed Mire Wasps all over the place, his scalp tingled.

But he also felt somewhat relieved.

Thankfully, the lord had exceptional means; if they truly clashed head-on with these insects... the consequences were unimaginable.

Even if he had ten times the number of men, they'd probably just be fodder.

"Sovereign..."

Lear turned to look at this Wetland Lizardman Hero, his smile undiminished.

"Let our Warriors stand guard around; the Mire Wasps are no longer a threat..."

Today's harvest was as if he had eaten too much.

The smile on his face refused to fade...

Soon after, several little ones controlling bubbles filled with clean water drifted back.

They immediately maneuvered the water bubbles into the dense swarm of Mire Wasps.

The bubbles slowly descended, magically enveloping all the struggling Mire Wasps on the ground.

The bubbles didn't burst, nor did they leak water.

Immerged in the clean water, the fainted Mire Wasps gradually began to awaken, occasionally releasing a smoke-laden bubble in the water...

Once their vital signs stabilized, the water inside the bubbles surged, and these wasps were expelled from the bubbles, falling wet to the ground.

Yet looking around, about half of them had fallen into rigidity, no longer moving... Clearly, they had overdosed on smoke and perished.

With 8 Bubble Beasts, each controlling 3 large water bubbles.

One bubble could cleanse thousands.

Through this rapid and efficient submersion, in no time, all the Mire Wasps on the ground had been through the process.

However, the dense smoke from the fused Giant Dragon dung was too fierce for the Mire Wasps.

After detoxification, the number of surviving Mire Wasps on the field was less than half.

Lear had no time to care about this; his gaze was closely fixed on the Mire Queen Bee, who had been soaking in clean water for a long time with little response.

He felt a bit anxious inside.

This was the precious life he couldn't afford to lose; ordinary Mire Wasps died as they did, and they could be nurtured again, but nothing must happen to the Queen Bee.

Perceiving that the other party's vital signs remained without much fluctuation, he willed the Seed of Magic to operate.

The Swamp Blessing was released.

After the powerful Healing Technique poured in, the other party's breath slightly stabilized.

But the injuries were too severe and the effects weren't immediately noticeable.

Seeing the Healing Technique was working, Lear cast it 20 more times in succession.

Finally, in four or five minutes, after the other Mire Wasps had awakened, the Mire Queen Bee's body twitched a few times.

A string of smoke-laden bubbles spilled from its mouth.

The life energy surged rapidly, gradually awakening it.

Lear's mood was instantly brilliant.

It was saved!!

Hahaha!!

Pop~

The bubble burst, and the Mire Queen Bee landed smoothly on the ground.

Slowly standing, its wings buzzed~ fanning, evaporating the moisture on its body.

This menacing and fierce-looking Queen Bee seemed to have detected something and slowly turned its head towards Lear.

It was startled for a moment, then approached with full friendliness.

Spiritual power surged forth.

"Master..."

A gentle voice echoed in Lear's mind, completely different from the previously murderous cold tone.

Lear smiled contentedly.

It was one of his own now.

"I've imprinted the aura of the Weilu City subordinates into your mind, don't let the Mire Wasps attack them."

"Understood!"

Though the Queen Bee could not speak, there was no barrier to normal communication with it.

As he pondered, Lear's peripheral vision caught sight of the Mire Wasp corpses all over the ground.

"Gather all the Mire Wasps and make a rough count."

The Mire Queen Bee did not hesitate, raising its head, and let out a low hiss.

The penetrating sound echoed instantly in the surroundings.

The Mire Wasps, having partially recovered, began to beat their wings, slowly taking to the air.

Those initially far off also gathered into the main group.

In the blink of an eye, the sky seemed covered by a black cloth, gradually darkening.

Looking up, the view was filled with the menacing silhouettes of Mire Wasps.

A 30-centimeter wingspan, fist-sized bodies, with over 10-centimeter long jet-black stingers.

Ferocious and savage.

Especially the tail sting, if one gets pricked by it, the pain will shoot them straight to the sky.

Moreover, these wasps are at Level 5!!

Who the hell do you reason with here?!

Lear's smile was harder to suppress than AK.

Soon, the Mire Queen Bee provided an approximate number estimate... Originally, there were over 200,000 mire wasps, but after heavy casualties, only 90,000 remain.

Seeing the Mire Queen Bee report so earnestly, Lear's heart trembled.

90,000? Only?

These are 90,000 Level 5 mire wasps, for crying out loud!

Not some random cats or dogs you can push around!!

Even if they were just 90,000 regular wasps, they could still be lethal!

The number is outrageous!

If they were to attack all at once...

He could already imagine the look of despair on their enemy's face when they see the sky blotted out by mire wasps.

After this battle, Lear's power experienced an explosive increase!!

If he had controlled the mire wasps when facing the Half-Fishmen before, he could have easily crushed them!

And the few forces near Weilu City that posed a threat to him are no longer a concern.

This is indeed a transformative enhancement in the truest sense.

Hell yeah!

Lear took a deep breath, forcibly calming his excitement.

"Do you have a name?"

The Mire Queen Bee hesitated for a moment, then transmitted via Spiritual Power.

"Arcania..."

Lear repeated it twice, then nodded.

"Arcania, I have heard before that the Mire Queen Bee possesses a power that can enhance potential..."

This was the real target of this hunt... It was just an accident to have enslaved the mire wasps.

The Mire Queen Bee immediately responded.

"Yes, when food is abundant, we secrete propolis from the surplus energy."

"Once dried, the propolis forms unique blood-red crystals, which are of enormous energy."

"These are our reserved supplies."

"However, creating the blood-red crystals is extremely difficult. If you need them, it will take another month..."

Lear was relieved.

When he subdued the Mire Queen Bee, his biggest concern was about the potential enhancement.

If he had to kill to obtain the talent, that would indeed be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Fortunately, he avoided that dilemma.

Now, as long as Arcania continues to evolve for another month, he would obtain the treasured item he had been yearning for to activate an innate talent.

It's a win-win.

He wins twice over.

Hahaha...

If a few more rounds like this happen, getting rich won't just be a dream.

The key factor is that the price he paid for enslaving the mire wasps was merely the Black Dragon Broad-leaf Grass he had just collected and the dragon dung he had bought for a low price earlier.

Compare that to the gains; the cost is almost negligible!

"How long does it take for you to produce a blood-red crystal?"

Arcania thought for a moment.

"Normally, it takes six months to a year. If food is sufficient, the time can be shortened to three months."

Lear felt even more satisfied.

It's not a one-time thing, as long as he keeps Arcania, he can continuously obtain Queen Bee Crystals.

Sweet.

After the brief conversation, Lear quickly instructed the Bubble Beast to gather all the dead mire wasps.

These insects are Level 5 beings.

Even if their flesh doesn't match the energy of humans or Barbarians of normal size, the sheer number still makes it quite considerable.

The Flesh Butcher, infused with divinity, is eagerly awaiting to be fed.

Once the battlefield was cleaned, Lear's gaze turned to the giant tree where the mire wasps nested.

Half of the wasp nests still hung there, appearing a bit dilapidated now that they were devoid of mire wasps.

A bit of a shame.

If only the nests could be moved back, the mire wasps would have a home.

The Mire Queen Bee sensed Lear's gaze and immediately responded.

"Master, if you wish, we can dismantle the nests and rebuild them elsewhere."

"It will only take three to five days..."

Constructing nests is an inherent skill of wasps, even with nothing, they can quickly build them anew.

Lear's eyes lit up.

Great, great!!

Not only have they integrated themselves, but they're offering housing as well?

Quite considerate, admirable!

If only all swamp creatures were like this...

Just then, thud thud~ the sound of footsteps approached swiftly from afar, and two wetland lizard-men rushed to Lear, panting heavily.

They spoke urgently.

"Sovereign, the Two-headed Ogres are heading toward Weilu City, they have discovered our territory..."

Two-headed Ogres?

Lear glanced at the dense swarm of mire wasps in the sky.

His expression turned odd.

The number of these wild creatures reached seventy to eighty, at a Level as high as 10.

The location of the other party was no more than ten kilometers away from Weilu City.

He hadn't acted to eliminate this threat before due to insufficient strength.

Now, they've come looking for trouble on their own...

"Arcania, take all the mire wasps..."

Have you ever seen an insect plague? Today you'll get to witness it... little brats of the Two-headed Ogres!

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