The cave deep underground should have been dark and deep, but Zhang Changkong was looking at this cave, which was not much smaller than the cave where the ant nest was located. From the entrance of the cave, the walls and floor of the cave were covered with vines. , there are some morning glory-like flowers on the vines, and some green or red fruits among the leaves.
The entire cave is illuminated by the emerald green fluorescence of the vine leaves, and the visibility is comparable to dusk in the rain forest.
"What's going on now?"
Zhang Changkong asked Liu Hong, who was standing next to him.
"Back to Master Immortal, when we were exploring the cave passage today, someone noticed that there was a faint light here, and came over to take a look. We didn't do anything rashly at first. We just saw that those fruits seemed to exude a fragrance, and some people couldn't help it. We went to pick one or two. When the others saw that the man was fine, they followed him into the cave. Unexpectedly, we were attacked by vines just as we started to pick a few fruits." Liu Hong said and took out a few green and red fruits. The fruit of handover, "This is the fruit of the vine. To be cautious, we didn't eat it. We just gave some to our bugs. After eating, the bugs became more excited. Apart from that, it seemed to have no other effect. "
Zhang Changkong took these fruits from his hands. These fruits were somewhat like large strawberries, but the skin was smooth and resembled the apples in Zhang Changkong's impression.
Zhang Changkong couldn't see the effect of this fruit for a while. He would definitely not throw everything into his mouth. Besides, it is not his style to force others to experiment. Well, at least he would not directly force others to do so. .
Zhang Changkong thought for a while, he may need to go back and experiment with this again. When he saw the golden scarab beside him, Zhang Changkong was moved. This golden scarab is also highly resistant to poison, and the phosphorus powder of the colorful moth cannot poison them. It can make them unconscious. Besides, Liu Hong and the others have also tested it with insects. They can't just kill a golden scarab with a few fruits. If so, what kind of insects will he raise in the future? It's better to have more of these fruits. If you find any bugs, feed them directly on the fruit.
Zhang Changkong casually threw a few fruits in front of a golden scarab.
The golden scarab's food used to be all kinds of bugs. Zhang Changkong had never seen it eating vegetarian food. He didn't know if the fragrance of this fruit could attract it. After all, the fragrance was very light and could not be smelled even from a distance.
The golden scarab didn't even look at the fruits on the ground at first, but soon, the golden scarab made a move, opened its mouthparts, and a strong wind swept across the ground. The fruits and the stones on the ground were all gone. Was sucked into the mouth of the golden scarab.
This was the first time Zhang Changkong had seen this way of eating. He had just been thinking about how this huge golden scarab could eat small fruits on the ground without a tongue, but he didn't expect its inhalation to be so powerful.
But Zhang Changkong now wants to know more about the reaction of the golden scarab after eating the fruit.
The insect's digestive system is extremely powerful. After a while, the golden scarab reacted. It actually wanted to rush into the cave. Fortunately, Zhang Changkong kept paying attention to it and stopped it in time. However, the golden scarab was stopped by Zhang Changkong. , but there was still some commotion.
Zhang Changkong was a little surprised at this time. He actually vaguely felt the emotion of the golden scarab, an emotion exuding desire, just like the hunger of a person who has been hungry for two days when he sees the steak placed in front of him.
"Is this the plant nutrition that the golden scarab needs? I wonder if the golden scarab will lay eggs after eating these fruits." Zhang Changkong thought about it, "Well, I don't know if these three golden scarabs are. Male or female, but the one on Miao Mountain is definitely female. Just let him eat the fruit and find a male for it..."
Zhang Changkong didn't think much about it, but he was sure that this plant had become the most important strategic resource that Zhang Changkong owned, to some extent more important than the gray iron ore that had not yet been exchanged for the Vitality Stone.
Liu Hong watched Master Immortal's actions from the side. He was cursing inwardly that he had panicked just now. The most important human experiment was not completed before Master Immortal arrived, and he only did the insect experiment inadvertently. It was really a mistake. If Wan Gong were here, he might have arranged everything long ago.
Liu Hong secretly decided to let people "voluntarily" test the effects of the fruit when he returned.
Liu Hong is reflecting on his shortcomings.
"You arrange for people to keep an eye on this vine. Well, you also have to find a way to pick the ripe fruits and give them to me. As for the unripe ones, just leave them alone. Remember, you must not let anything happen to this plant." Zhang Changkong said to Liu Hong: "Also, find out whether this vine needs flesh and blood as nutrients. If so, arrange for manual fishing to feed it tomorrow."
"Okay, I will definitely have someone keep a close eye on this place." Liu Hong nodded, thinking about having someone go back to Rainstorm City to prepare some fishing tools and more manpower. Although there are many fish in the underground river here, there are no Specialized tools also take a lot of time.
"Well, how is the process of making the cave passage map?" Zhang Changkong asked. He felt that after more than half a month, even if the ants have dug tunnels here for more than ten years, they should have almost explored it.
"Many passages have been explored to the end. It will probably take about ten days to complete the map. Those valuable places have been marked on the map. Where are the mine passages and where are the fishing spots."
Zhang Changkong is very satisfied with Liu Hong's style of doing things. He has his own ideas when doing things and doesn't have to ask questions about everything. There are some things that Zhang Changkong didn't consider thoroughly, but Liu Hong did it more perfectly. In terms of ability, he may be better than Wan. Work is even better.
"Well, later you can find a way to pick the fruit and bring it over. Try not to hurt the vines." Zhang Changkong is now very interested in this fruit. It is useful for insects. This may be just some of the fruit's trivial functions. There may be something bigger. The potential is waiting for him to explore.
As for how Liu Hong wanted to pick the fruit, Zhang Changkong didn't say much. He believed that Liu Hong could do it well.
And Liu Hong did not disappoint Zhang Changkong. In the evening, Liu Hong sent the fruit, which was packed in two stone plates.
Each fruit is bright red or even dark red, obviously a ripe fruit, different from the few fruits during the day.
"Okay, put it down." Zhang Changkong signaled to Liu Hong to put down the fruit plate and leave.
Liu Hong hesitated and said, "My lord, Immortal Master, forgive me. One of my men couldn't help but eat one while picking fruits. I have already punished him severely, but I still feel that I should report it to the Immortal Master. "
Um?
Zhang Changkong suddenly felt that Liu Hong was a bit interesting.
"Forget it, one or two fruits doesn't matter, as long as you pay more attention in the future." Zhang Changkong asked casually, "Does that person have any adverse reactions after eating this kind of fruit?"
"That's not true. He has been eating the fruit for half a day now. Not only does he have no adverse reactions, but he also feels that the fruit is more resistant to hunger. He even eats less for dinner, but he is more energetic than usual."
Liu Hong said a lot in one breath, and almost compiled it into an observation diary.
After hearing this, Zhang Changkong didn't say much, but just hinted that Liu Hong would report it immediately if there were other situations.
Liu Hongzhi left with great satisfaction. He felt that he was one step closer to Wan Gong's position.
Zhang Changkong looked at the fruit plate, and inadvertently there were several small steel ants inside, feasting on the fruits.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Changkong didn't say much. He had always been very tolerant to his subordinates, Chongzi. After all, Chongzi didn't understand the truth and there was no point in being angry.
He just divided most of the remaining fruit evenly among his three golden scarabs, and left a small half for the little ants.
As for the Colorful Moth and the Golden-Needled Wasp, Zhang Changkong didn't want them to take risks. After all, they didn't show strong resistance. If they were useless, they would suffer a big loss. Fruits are available at any time. When the time comes, he will naturally not favor one over the other.
This kind of fruit is just an accident, his own cultivation is the reality. It has been almost two months, and the thirty-one mana has not been successfully cultivated. Although he has not practiced as much during this period as before, but this It also made Zhang Changkong feel guilty for not turning in his homework on time, so he was seizing the time to practice now.
Time passed like water in an underground river, and six months passed in a flash.
