NOVEL WEB Chapter 29: Mistakes in the Flower Field
Hua Mi found that the hybrid creature exhibited distinct characteristics.
First and foremost was the hardening ability of the Ironclad Swift Bee.
It only inherited a portion of it.
It couldn't use full-body hardening, but overall, this new bee had a much sturdier body than regular bees.
To put it in human terms, it had a robust bone structure, significantly increasing its survivability and hit points.
The only part that could harden like the Ironclad Swift Bee was its pincers, with magical power infused on their surface, making these serrated pincers look even more massive.
In terms of flight speed, it perfectly inherited the high-speed ability of the Ironclad Swift Bee.
It even surpassed the Ironclad Swift Bee.
Because this new bee lacked a honey sac, poison glands, and other parts, it further reduced its weight. Combined with its enhanced durability, strong wing flaps, and the absence of full-body hardening, its maximum flight speed could reach four times that of regular bees! It could rival most vehicles on a high-speed road!
"No honey sac for honey collection, no poison glands for dealing extra damage to enemies. Even though the pincers have increased in size, they still might not be enough for human combat. You can't exactly use the serrated pincers to cut through... Wait a minute; maybe..."
A spark of inspiration suddenly ignited in Hua Mi's mind.
A single bee is small in size, but what if they were tightly connected?
With the tremendous speed, the power they would unleash couldn't be underestimated.
Hua Mi decided to conduct an experiment.
He controlled the bee to extend its pincers and then hardened the pincer tips. He made them contact the edge of a wooden table and quickly flew away. The pincer left an easy mark on the surface.
The nature of this bee was different from the Torture Bee but closer to the Ironclad Bee.
In other words, a single bee might not seem threatening, but when gathered in a group, they could produce a powerful effect.
Hua Mi first replicated the template of this bee, then selected a group of regular bees for template conversion.
"If things go smoothly, I'll gain a new physical attack method... Well, to be precise, it's a physical attack enhanced with magic."
He already had the usage of these bees in mind.
He had even thought of a name for them: "Circle Saw Bees."
【Circle Saw Bees】
Hybrids of Ironclad Swift Bees and Torture Bees, inheriting the high-speed characteristics of Ironclad Swift Bees and the specialized pincers of Torture Bees. On this foundation, they have developed serrated pincers (hook specialization transformed into serrations), and the pincer tips can be locally hardened.
Their size is comparable to that of Ironclad Swift Bees, without honey sacs and poison gland structures, further reducing weight. The antennae and single eye are not fully developed...
【Lifespan: 1】
【Reproduction: 1】
【Productivity: 0】
【Attack: 4】
【Defense: 2】
【Hit Points: 4】
【Speed: 3.5】
Their gathering ability is 0, and their combat capability is assessed at 4.
The next day, Hua Mi, as usual, dealt with a few orders.
Then he crossed over to the otherworldly cabin and waited for the Circle Saw Bees to emerge from their hive.
Hua Mi felt a mix of excitement and unease.
Although his idea seemed good, it was uncertain if the actual operation would succeed.
Time passed minute by minute.
The Circle Saw Bees started breaking free from their cocoons.
Soon, a large group of Circle Saw Bees stood neatly before him.
Unsheath your blades!
All the specialized pincers of the Circle Saw Bees extended, with hardened magical enchantments. They looked like enormous swords tightly... squeezed between their buttocks.
Well, the more he thought about it, the weirder it felt.
"As long as they work well, no need to overthink it."
Hua Mi led the Circle Saw Bees out of the cabin, stopping several meters away to avoid getting hit if things went wrong.
He had a part of the Circle Saw Bees form a giant ring, connecting end to end around the tree trunk, with the serrated pincers facing inwards, hardened. It created a magical creature "chainsaw."
"Let me see your power."
The Bee Ring began flying in a circular motion, accelerating quickly and reaching its maximum speed in the blink of an eye.
Just then, a point on the inner part of the Bee Ring touched the tree trunk.
Zing—
The precise cutting sounds emerged, and sawdust rained down like dust.
Cutting a tree required skill, or it could easily get stuck.
Hua Mi made slight adjustments to the Bee Ring's vertical position, opening a larger gap.
As he delved deeper, the magnitude of the vertical adjustments decreased, creating a triangular view from the side. This was to control the direction in which the tree would fall.
The serrated structure in high-speed mode could produce tremendous destructive power, and with the added effect of magical hardening, hardwoods were as fragile as tofu before the Bee Ring.
In less than a minute, the Bee Ring had cut about half of the tree trunk.
With a crisp cracking sound, the tree trunk's support finally lost balance and slowly fell in the pre-set direction.
Boom!
The thick tree trunk crashed to the ground, throwing up soil several meters away.
To be honest, this efficiency exceeded Hua Mi's expectations a bit.
"I need more practice."
He used the fallen tree to practice several times until he had cut it into dozens of small logs. Finally, he mastered the skill.
It felt like acquiring a new ability, and this skill was exactly what he needed right now.
The Circle Saw Bees weren't just for sawing trees.
They could also be used to saw through Tree Spirits.
You want to stay in the flower field, huh?
Today, you'll experience what it means to make a mistake in the flower field!
Hua Mi led the Circle Saw Bees back to the cabin, where he encountered Xiao Huang and Xiao Zi looking for him.
When he heard that the Tree Spirit was still around, Hua Mi felt excited.
If it didn't leave, he had a use for his new skill.
He couldn't just let it go to waste.
"Let's go, today's a good day for honey collection," Hua Mi put on his equipment and told the two little beings.
"Ah? Where are we going?"
"To the Witch's Eye, of course."
"But the Tree Spirit is still there..."
"It doesn't want to leave, so I'll send it away."
The two pseudo-Flower Sprites exchanged glances, puzzled by Hua Mi's decision.
They had been living in the Black Forest for a long time and had seen unfortunate individuals being crushed or strangled to death by Tree Spirits. Those unfortunate ones had become nourishment for the Black Forest.
"Rest assured, I have a way to deal with it," Hua Mi said, opening his magic box and controlling the Circle Saw Bees to fly out.
The two pseudo-Flower Sprites shook their heads together.
While Hua Mi's ability to control the bees was impressive and rarely seen, using bees to deal with a Tree Spirit was still unrealistic.
To some extent, Tree Spirits naturally countered bee swarms.
However, Hua Mi didn't heed their warnings and led the bees toward the lakeside.
The Tree Spirit could sense even the slightest ground vibrations with its roots and immediately detected someone approaching. It turned its wooden face, and its glowing eyes stared directly at Hua Mi.
With a sudden movement, it stood up and approached him, making a creaking sound as its long "arms" reached toward him!
The two pseudo-Flower Sprites gasped and covered their eyes, unable to watch any longer.