CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: BUBBLEBEASTS HAVE BABIES

The five pieces of intelligence refreshed this time—the fourth regarding Bubble Beast and the fifth about Dragon Blood Red Fish have both been obtained.

Now, only the first few pieces of intelligence with relatively lower value remain unfinished.

[1. 5 kilometers southwest, there’s a patch of roses with up to 12 varieties. (1 Star)]

[2. ↑ 5 kilometers north, a Foul Giant Demon occupies an ancient relic structure that appears only on the 15th of every month. (2 Stars)]

[3. Corrupt Beastmen discovered that drying Black Dragon Broad-leaf Grass and mixing it with blood to ignite and smoke can stun Mire Wasps, but the smoke can only cause a ten-minute coma. They failed to manage the time, resulting in heavy casualties. Adding Giant Dragon Dung can significantly enhance the effect. (2 Stars)]

Roses are simple, just send someone to dig them up and bring them back.

The issue with the Foul Giant Demon needs to wait until the 15th.

Currently, only the Mire Wasps remain.

A Mire Queen Bee, which can improve potential and awaken its talent, is a treasure that cannot be abandoned.

"Bain, do you know about Black Dragon Broad-leaf Grass?"

"Black Dragon Broad-leaf Grass?"

While still pondering how to plan the fish farm and how to feed the Dragon Blood Red Fish, Bain looked at Lear with some confusion.

"Sir, this weed is said to be mutated after absorbing the blood of a Black Dragon, and it only grows in dark, damp places. Moreover, it has a foul and unpleasant odor with some toxicity."

"It has limited use..."

Bain closed his mouth just as the last sentence left his lips.

Limited use is true for others; with your extraordinary skills, Sir, it surely has great use.

"I’ll send people to find it now... Though it grows in remote areas, it’s not scarce in quantity."

Lear nodded.

"The more we collect, the better... Also, how much Giant Dragon Dung do we have left?"

"There’s one and a half pounds of Giant Dragon Dung left, currently stored in the warehouse."

"Without your orders, no one is allowed to use it."

"Good, keep it safe, I have great use for it."

Bain immediately perked up; this was the first time Lear had given such solemn instructions.

"Yes!"

Lear said no more and turned his gaze back to the bright Dragon Blood Red Fish.

These 2-star magical creatures swimming in the clear pool gave a feeling like dragons entering the sea.

It lifted his spirits a bit.

Many people love to raise fish simply to watch them swim, so vibrant with life.

Not to mention, these are a human delicacy.

By the time everything was done, it was already five in the afternoon. Seeing the fish farm further optimized, with several dividers built up, there was a notable sense of accomplishment.

Farming fish, reclamation and cultivation, everything in the territory is moving in a positive direction.

In thought, he summoned the Bubble Beasts.

"Bobo, we are currently short on manpower; we need you to breed new Bubble Beasts to help in the territory."

"Your abilities are great, and you can take on more responsibilities. Can I entrust you with this important task?"

Bobo was startled for a moment, then, as if energized, patted his chest loudly with his chubby little paws.

"Master, you can trust us!"

"Great, select the first batch willing to take on this responsibility, and after the first batch recovers, the second batch will continue to propagate."

"Bobo, your task is heavy, your responsibility is great, I need your help."

Feeling Lear’s serious attitude, Bobo’s gaze became determined.

"Master, I will endure any pain!"

"I won’t let you down!"

"Great, every Bubble Beast that breeds will enjoy the culinary delight of Dragon Blood Red Fish."

Upon hearing this, the chubby Bubble Beast swallowed hard, eyes filled with excitement.

Eager to start breeding right away.

Today’s fish were too delicious, simply too delicious!!

Bobo quickly relayed the news to the other Bubble Beasts, and 16 were immediately willing to breed.

The remaining 10 need to maintain the fish farm and water source, and once the first batch recovers, they’ll serve as the second batch for breeding.

Bubble Beasts, with a bit of fear and anticipation, gathered around Lear.

Lear did not spare any encouragement and praised them greatly.

You are the hope of Weilu City, a model for everyone.

In the future, all of Weilu City will be urged to learn from you...

The various praises made these little guys feel like they had received the only little red flower in kindergarten, their mood becoming exceedingly joyful.

Lear was also quite curious about the propagation of Bubble Beasts.

Once everything was ready, the Bubble Beasts paired off in groups.

These magical beings have no gender distinction, yet breeding requires two together.

They stood on the bank, blew a small bubble from their mouths, then gritted their teeth, letting fresh blood from their tongues drip into the bubble.

The bubble floated into the air, merging and overlapping smoothly with another bubble from a different Bubble Beast, also containing blood.

Two bubbles became one, and the blood inside also merged together.

The next moment, the second bubble inflated.

Three bubbles were blown in succession, and their aura withered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After all had fused, 24 blood-stained bubbles remained in the sky.

The Bubble Beasts were so exhausted that even breathing was difficult, using their last bit of strength to slowly guide the bubbles to the edge of the muddy shore, arranging them like fish eggs, half-buried in the mud.

"In two months, as long as they are not disturbed, new companions can be born."

Bobo looked at this scene, feeling a bit sorry for his little companions, but also joyful for the tribe members that were about to be born.

They hadn’t allowed new tribe members to be born for a long, long time because they were afraid of pain.

Lear was also somewhat surprised, not expecting to reproduce 24 Bubble Beasts at once.

And there were still 10 more Bubble Beasts that hadn’t bred yet, making up five pairs, with 15 more potential offspring.

In total, that’s an increase of 39 Bubble Beasts at once!

If they all hatch, adding the original 26, the numbers could soar to——65.

How comfortable.

The Bubble Beasts may look cute and childlike, like children aged four or five, but they are a strategic force.

Like the Vine Fairies, they are of high value to Weilu City.

Speaking of which... how do Vine Fairies reproduce?

Need to ask later, 16 Vine Fairies are indeed too few, recently building houses has been somewhat strenuous.

When the territory expands, there will be more buildings, and a dozen or so will be far from enough.

Instruct Bain to take care of the deflated Bubble Beasts, and have the kitchen prepare a blood-red fish cooked with Dragon Blood to nourish them.

And once again praised them.

After these successive actions, these languid little creatures also somewhat regained their spirits.

Then they went to the nearby rest area to relax and enjoy.

As for the remaining 24 bubbles, no action is needed, just wait for time to nurture them, and they will naturally hatch into new Bubble Beasts.

Mark this area as a forbidden zone, prohibiting anyone from entering, and dispatched a squad of Wetland Lizard-men to guard it.

After finishing all this, Lear went to the Vine Fairies.

After a week of efforts, the vines in the central area had already grown to eight or nine meters tall, covering a wide area.

Guided by the Mud Swamp People, these vines began to merge gradually, interweaving with one another.

They had formed the prototype of Weilu City’s first building—the City Hall.

In about ten days, the grand building woven from Starry Sky Vines will fully manifest.

Called a Vine Fairy and inquired about the reproduction business.

The Vine Fairy’s face was all red, too shy to look at Lear.

"Father God, um... um... we can lay our own baby, and after laying the baby, it will be fostered within the vine, which needs the vine to nurture."

Vine Fairies don’t need ordinary food, not even blood-red fish, as the vine provides all their energy.

"You can lay a baby on your own? No need to cooperate with others?"

"Father God~ we don’t need to..."

The more the Vine Fairy spoke, the redder her face became, unable to look Lear in the eye.

Parthenogenesis?

All Vine Fairies are female, without males.

Isn’t that quite... convenient?

Lear chuckled.

Earth also has many forms of parthenogenesis, so it’s not surprising.

"So, can you have a baby now?"

The Vine Fairy grew even shyer.

With her round and red little face, pouting pink lips, and fluttering small wings, she flew to his side, hugging his arm and swaying it back and forth.

"Father God~"

Lear’s heart melted.

What father could resist such a plea?

In the end, she timidly revealed the secret of next-generation birth under his inquiry, saying a Vine Fairy can only birth one baby a year.

They need to enter the vine to lay their own crystal and let the vine nurture it.

During this process, the vine needs ample nutrients and must not be harmed; otherwise, the baby will dissipate.

The nurturing process lasts for half a year.

But when they lay a baby, it doesn’t deplete themselves; it can even make the Vine Fairies more comfortable.

Because Vine Fairies nurture a baby every year, if not laid, they must constantly consume their own energy to sustain the baby.

Babies can accumulate, and holding three or four at once is extremely burdensome on the body.

Some Vine Fairies have accumulated four babies.

Lear was quite pleasantly surprised to hear this and promptly called all the Vine Fairies to have them nurture the next generation.

The future construction of the territory heavily depends on these little creatures!!