Gu Yueyuan carefully examined the two items in his hands, his eyes glinting with contemplation.

"These two resources are crucial for me," he said. "This Frog Drum not only helps me better select and hatch more powerful swarms, but it also shares many similarities and complementary aspects with my Professional Skills. If I can thoroughly understand the principles behind this Frog Drum, I might even be able to improve the Professional Skills of us Insect Nest Walkers."

He turned his gaze to the "Mental Shock" Skill Book and continued, "Although this Skill Book has no direct use for me personally, you comprehended it from a Fierce Ant Queen's Magic Crystal. That means it can surely be applied to Demons of the Fierce Ant type. By understanding this Skill Book's Casting principle, I might be able to develop an Innate Skill for the Fierce Ant swarms, greatly enhancing their Combat Ability."

Gu Yueyuan carefully examined the Frog Drum in Fang Zhou's hand and gently tapped its surface. Faint ripples of vibration immediately spread through the air, carrying what felt like the breath of life from a deep swamp. He closed his eyes, focusing on this subtle resonance as countless possibilities flooded his mind, all centered on how to integrate this power into his own swarms to make them more orderly and powerful.

Seeing this, Fang Zhou handed the two precious resources directly to Gu Yueyuan. "Senior Brother Gu, please take a look," he said. "This Frog Drum is a Marvel I seized from the leader of the Demon Swamp Frogs. It can be used to attract, repel, or otherwise lure the insect-type Demons common to swamps. This "Mental Shock" Skill Book is something I had a flash of insight about while purifying the Ant Queen's Magic Crystal. These two items might be of some use to you."

Gu Yueyuan's normally placid face registered a subtle change as Fang Zhou handed him the Frog Drum and the Mental Shock Skill Book. A rare flicker of shock lit up his otherwise numb eyes. He gently spread his hands, his fingertips lightly tracing the drum's smooth surface. As an Insect Nest Walker, he possessed a unique ability to communicate with the Insect Race, and the moment he touched the Frog Drum, that ability seemed to be elevated.

"Junior Brother Fang Zhou," Gu Yueyuan's voice was deep and steady. "What you've given me are far more than just two items. They are the keys to a new world. This Frog Drum not only enhances my control over my swarms, but more importantly, it has an incredible synergy with my Professional Skills. If I can deeply explore the mysteries behind it, I might be able to create an entirely new Skill system for Insect Nest Walkers, making our Profession stronger and more glorious."

Then, Gu Yueyuan's gaze turned to the Mental Shock Skill Book. It was a thin booklet, yet it carried the battle wisdom extracted from the Fierce Ant Queen's Magic Crystal.

"As I said, this Skill Book won't directly improve my personal combat power, but it contains the very essence extracted from a Fierce Ant colony. I'm confident that by studying its Casting principle, I can develop an exclusive Innate Skill for the Fierce Ant swarms. Imagine how much their combat power will increase once these little ones Master Mental Shock!"

Fang Zhou listened silently, nodding inwardly. Gu Yueyuan's insights matched his own initial assessment. From his rich experience deducing and perfecting the Professional Skills of an Undead Mage, Fang Zhou knew the Insect Nest Walker Profession was in a much better position. On the Human-Demon Battlefield, a single Legendary King known as "Insect Swarm Obscures the Sun" had single-handedly elevated the Profession's combat power and status far beyond that of an Undead Mage. Nevertheless, just like an Undead Mage, an Insect Nest Walker also faced the dilemma of a limited Skill repertoire and clear weaknesses inherent to the Profession. Although this particular Insect Nest Walker, Gu Yueyuan, was quite talented and lucky, he must still be troubled by these shortcomings. After all, Talent and luck alone were nowhere near enough to survive in this crisis-ridden world. A powerful Profession needed a profound foundation to support it—a foundation typically built from a rich system of Skills and diverse tactical options.

Therefore, from this perspective, the resources Fang Zhou had provided to Gu Yueyuan were extremely valuable. Each of these resources could significantly bolster that foundation. The precious Fierce Ant Queen's Magic Crystal could enhance the Combat Ability of Insect Race creatures and help Gu Yueyuan Master higher-level Summoning of the Insect Race. The Frog Drum, once struck, could gather the insect-type Demons of the swamp, effectively summoning allies to the battlefield. And the "Mental Shock" Skill Book taught a powerful mental attack, one sufficient to throw enemies into instant Chaos.

With this in mind, Fang Zhou no longer held back and spoke directly to Gu Yueyuan. "Senior Brother Gu, it is said that a true gentleman helps others fulfill their potential. Since these resources are so useful to you, I'm more than willing to trade. I need resources exclusive to Undead Mages, such as special materials or treasures capable of enhancing Undead Creatures. Additionally, I'm also looking for resources that can directly improve Cultivation efficiency by nourishing the soul or restoring Spiritual Power, such as the Mirror of the Heart or water from a Moonlight Spring."

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