Chapter 68: Takeoff!
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Chapter 68: Takeoff!
Hua Mi meticulously recreated the scout bee template and made notes in his journal.
"Scout Bee:
Derived from the common Chinese honeybee, similar in size but with shorter, harder, and denser fur, emitting light at the tips of their antennae...
Lifespan: 1
Reproductive Capability: 0.6
Productivity: 1
Attack Power: 1
Defense: 1
Vitality: 1
Speed: 1
Tactical Bonus: 5
Collecting Ability: 1
Combat Ability: 5
Ranked as a [Level 3 Bee]."
The reproductive capability was a bit low, but it didn't matter much for a scout bee. Their unique nature didn't require forming colonies; just one bee at a time sufficed, ready for template transformation whenever needed.
As for the additional "tactical bonus," it factored in their special abilities, elevating their combat prowess to a 5. These scout bees were no less effective than War Hammer Bees or Ring Cutters.
In the future, when exploring hazardous areas, sending scout bees ahead could provide crucial foresight. Even for tracking targets, their powerful sense of smell would come in handy.
Designating them as Level 3 bees was entirely appropriate.
"This time, it's a double win—a Level 4 bee and a Level 3 bee. Quite the catch."
Indeed, Sindra's enhanced mutagen was a success, albeit in slightly limited doses.
"Need to keep an eye out for Dragon Crystal Powder in the future... this unassuming alchemy prodigy is worth nurturing!"
Hua Mi's regard for Sindra surged.
...
Next, Hua Mi began preparing for hybridization experiments.
He selected two worker bee larvae from Forest Swift Bees, Agony Bees, Armor Bees, and War Hammer Bees, nurturing them as if they were queen bees.
Once they matured into queens and reached sexual maturity, he could initiate hybridization experiments with the new bee species.
Why not use existing queens? Because they had passed their mating period, and even during the period, using queen bees directly for experiments might disrupt the hives, inviting trouble.
The life cycle of Forest Swift Bees was comparatively faster; they would likely mature in less than a week. However, Armor Bees and War Hammer Bees might take a week or even longer.
As for why he didn't choose Ring Cutters:
The reason remained the same as before.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.
Although he successfully lifted the stone, the energy utilization within the bee colony remained low. The main issue lay in the individual bees not directing their forces optimally, resulting in considerable internal consumption.
Additionally, the control seemed delayed, affecting the overall experience.
Hua Mi persisted until the sun set.
If mental strength were quantifiable, he estimated that he had depleted about half by now.
He could somewhat smoothly command the bee colony to perform basic actions like ascending, descending, and changing direction. Although not effortless, practice was making it more manageable.
Thud!
The robust bee colony dispersed, and the large stone in mid-air plummeted to the ground.
"Next, let's try the flying mode."
Flight was a coveted ability for humans.
Especially while struggling through the forest, Hua Mi yearned for the freedom of soaring through the skies, akin to the seven little companions.
He took a sip of honey water to replenish his energy and directed the robust bee colony back towards him.
Raising one foot, half of the robust bees settled under it, resembling a black cloud.
In this formation, with nearly five thousand robust bees collaborating, Hua Mi felt a force from under his foot that could counteract gravity.
Gradually lifting the other foot, the remaining bees attached and exerted force.
Stepping on these "black clouds," his body slowly ascended.
One centimeter, two centimeters... ten centimeters, twenty centimeters...
"Success!"
Hua Mi's foot smoothly left the ground by about twenty centimeters.
Yet, before he could revel in the achievement, his body suddenly swayed.
A slight imbalance could shatter his focus, and the negative feedback exacerbated it, causing him to stumble forward and fall flat on the ground.
"It's still quite challenging to exert force solely from the feet... maintaining balance is tough."
Early practice couldn't be rushed.
Similar to learning to ride a bike, starting with
training wheels often ended in harsh falls.
For initial exercises, considering adding two more support bees might be helpful.
Regarding body parts used for balance, undoubtedly, the first thought went to the arms.
Hence, Hua Mi allocated a third of the robust bees to attach to his arms, primarily for maintaining balance, while the rest continued providing force from his feet.
"This should stabilize things."
Focused on controlling the bee colony, Hua Mi spread his arms and slowly rose off the ground.
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Chapter 68: Takeoff!
Hua Mi meticulously recreated the scout bee template and made notes in his journal.
"Scout Bee:
Derived from the common Chinese honeybee, similar in size but with shorter, harder, and denser fur, emitting light at the tips of their antennae...
Lifespan: 1
Reproductive Capability: 0.6
Productivity: 1
Attack Power: 1
Defense: 1
Vitality: 1
Speed: 1
Tactical Bonus: 5
Collecting Ability: 1
Combat Ability: 5
Ranked as a [Level 3 Bee]."
The reproductive capability was a bit low, but it didn't matter much for a scout bee. Their unique nature didn't require forming colonies; just one bee at a time sufficed, ready for template transformation whenever needed.
As for the additional "tactical bonus," it factored in their special abilities, elevating their combat prowess to a 5. These scout bees were no less effective than War Hammer Bees or Ring Cutters.
In the future, when exploring hazardous areas, sending scout bees ahead could provide crucial foresight. Even for tracking targets, their powerful sense of smell would come in handy.
Designating them as Level 3 bees was entirely appropriate.
"This time, it's a double win—a Level 4 bee and a Level 3 bee. Quite the catch."
Indeed, Sindra's enhanced mutagen was a success, albeit in slightly limited doses.
"Need to keep an eye out for Dragon Crystal Powder in the future... this unassuming alchemy prodigy is worth nurturing!"
Hua Mi's regard for Sindra surged.
...
Next, Hua Mi began preparing for hybridization experiments.
He selected two worker bee larvae from Forest Swift Bees, Agony Bees, Armor Bees, and War Hammer Bees, nurturing them as if they were queen bees.
Once they matured into queens and reached sexual maturity, he could initiate hybridization experiments with the new bee species.
Why not use existing queens? Because they had passed their mating period, and even during the period, using queen bees directly for experiments might disrupt the hives, inviting trouble.
The life cycle of Forest Swift Bees was comparatively faster; they would likely mature in less than a week. However, Armor Bees and War Hammer Bees might take a week or even longer.
As for why he didn't choose Ring Cutters:
The reason remained the same as before.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.
Although he successfully lifted the stone, the energy utilization within the bee colony remained low. The main issue lay in the individual bees not directing their forces optimally, resulting in considerable internal consumption.
Additionally, the control seemed delayed, affecting the overall experience.
Hua Mi persisted until the sun set.
If mental strength were quantifiable, he estimated that he had depleted about half by now.
He could somewhat smoothly command the bee colony to perform basic actions like ascending, descending, and changing direction. Although not effortless, practice was making it more manageable.
Thud!
The robust bee colony dispersed, and the large stone in mid-air plummeted to the ground.
"Next, let's try the flying mode."
Flight was a coveted ability for humans.
Especially while struggling through the forest, Hua Mi yearned for the freedom of soaring through the skies, akin to the seven little companions.
He took a sip of honey water to replenish his energy and directed the robust bee colony back towards him.
Raising one foot, half of the robust bees settled under it, resembling a black cloud.
In this formation, with nearly five thousand robust bees collaborating, Hua Mi felt a force from under his foot that could counteract gravity.
Gradually lifting the other foot, the remaining bees attached and exerted force.
Stepping on these "black clouds," his body slowly ascended.
One centimeter, two centimeters... ten centimeters, twenty centimeters...
"Success!"
Hua Mi's foot smoothly left the ground by about twenty centimeters.
Yet, before he could revel in the achievement, his body suddenly swayed.
A slight imbalance could shatter his focus, and the negative feedback exacerbated it, causing him to stumble forward and fall flat on the ground.
"It's still quite challenging to exert force solely from the feet... maintaining balance is tough."
Early practice couldn't be rushed.
Similar to learning to ride a bike, starting with
training wheels often ended in harsh falls.
For initial exercises, considering adding two more support bees might be helpful.
Regarding body parts used for balance, undoubtedly, the first thought went to the arms.
Hence, Hua Mi allocated a third of the robust bees to attach to his arms, primarily for maintaining balance, while the rest continued providing force from his feet.
"This should stabilize things."
Focused on controlling the bee colony, Hua Mi spread his arms and slowly rose off the ground.
Unlock exclusive early access to more than 200 chapters before anyone else by becoming a valued member of my Patreon community.
Chapter 68: Takeoff!Hua Mi meticulously recreated the scout bee template and made notes in his journal."Scout Bee:Derived from the common Chinese honeybee, similar in size but with shorter, harder, and denser fur, emitting light at the tips of their antennae...Lifespan: 1Reproductive Capability: 0.6Productivity: 1Attack Power: 1Defense: 1Vitality: 1Speed: 1Tactical Bonus: 5Collecting Ability: 1Combat Ability: 5Ranked as a Level 3 Bee."The reproductive capability was a bit low, but it didn't matter much for a scout bee. Their unique nature didn't require forming colonies; just one bee at a time sufficed, ready for template transformation whenever needed.As for the additional "tactical bonus," it factored in their special abilities, elevating their combat prowess to a 5. These scout bees were no less effective than War Hammer Bees or Ring Cutters.In the future, when exploring hazardous areas, sending scout bees ahead could provide crucial foresight. Even for tracking targets, their powerful sense of smell would come in handy.Designating them as Level 3 bees was entirely appropriate."This time, it's a double wina Level 4 bee and a Level 3 bee. Quite the catch."Indeed, Sindra's enhanced mutagen was a success, albeit in slightly limited doses."Need to keep an eye out for Dragon Crystal Powder in the future... this unassuming alchemy prodigy is worth nurturing!"Hua Mi's regard for Sindra surged....Next, Hua Mi began preparing for hybridization experiments.He selected two worker bee larvae from Forest Swift Bees, Agony Bees, Armor Bees, and War Hammer Bees, nurturing them as if they were queen bees.Once they matured into queens and reached sexual maturity, he could initiate hybridization experiments with the new bee species.Why not use existing queens? Because they had passed their mating period, and even during the period, using queen bees directly for experiments might disrupt the hives, inviting trouble.The life cycle of Forest Swift Bees was comparatively faster; they would likely mature in less than a week. However, Armor Bees and War Hammer Bees might take a week or even longer.As for why he didn't choose Ring Cutters:The reason remained the same as before.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Novl--B1n.Although he successfully lifted the stone, the energy utilization within the bee colony remained low. The main issue lay in the individual bees not directing their forces optimally, resulting in considerable internal consumption.Additionally, the control seemed delayed, affecting the overall experience.Hua Mi persisted until the sun set.If mental strength were quantifiable, he estimated that he had depleted about half by now.He could somewhat smoothly command the bee colony to perform basic actions like ascending, descending, and changing direction. Although not effortless, practice was making it more manageable.Thud!The robust bee colony dispersed, and the large stone in mid-air plummeted to the ground."Next, let's try the flying mode."Flight was a coveted ability for humans.Especially while struggling through the forest, Hua Mi yearned for the freedom of soaring through the skies, akin to the seven little companions.He took a sip of honey water to replenish his energy and directed the robust bee colony back towards him.Raising one foot, half of the robust bees settled under it, resembling a black cloud.In this formation, with nearly five thousand robust bees collaborating, Hua Mi felt a force from under his foot that could counteract gravity.Gradually lifting the other foot, the remaining bees attached and exerted force.Stepping on these "black clouds," his body slowly ascended.One centimeter, two centimeters... ten centimeters, twenty centimeters..."Success!"Hua Mi's foot smoothly left the ground by about twenty centimeters.Yet, before he could revel in the achievement, his body suddenly swayed.A slight imbalance could shatter his focus, and the negative feedback exacerbated it, causing him to stumble forward and fall flat on the ground."It's still quite challenging to exert force solely from the feet... maintaining balance is tough."Early practice couldn't be rushed.Similar to learning to ride a bike, starting withtraining wheels often ended in harsh falls.For initial exercises, considering adding two more support bees might be helpful.Regarding body parts used for balance, undoubtedly, the first thought went to the arms.Hence, Hua Mi allocated a third of the robust bees to attach to his arms, primarily for maintaining balance, while the rest continued providing force from his feet."This should stabilize things."Focused on controlling the bee colony, Hua Mi spread his arms and slowly rose off the ground.Unlock exclusive early access to more than 200 chapters before anyone else by becoming a valued member of my Patreon community.
