"Master, you've finally returned!" Wang Yufei said eagerly.
"Recently, the insect farm's business has been unexpectedly booming! Honey and Centipede wine are very popular in the market, orders are flying in like snowflakes, and our profits are soaring."
Wang Yufei paused, then continued, "Now the insect farm is preparing to start breeding cockroaches. The Evolution Points these cockroaches bring are not low, and the domestic demand is huge. Many cosmetics use hormones extracted from cockroaches."
Zhou Qi, full of curiosity, pressed, "How can these disgusting-looking cockroaches be used in cosmetics?"
Wang Yufei explained with a smile, "Master, you don't know. Current technology can extract many good things from cockroaches, which are especially good for skin repair and regeneration. Therefore, many cosmetics now use cockroach extracts, and the market demand is huge."
"The cockroaches we raise are specially bred; they reproduce quickly and can not only bring considerable Evolution Points but also supply the market for profit. It's a win-win situation. This connection was provided by a Parasite medical industry magnate."
Zhou Qi suddenly understood, nodded, and said, "So that's how it is. Let's not talk about that for now. Tell me in detail how the Parasites and the insect farm are developing."
Wang Yufei's expression immediately became serious and excited, saying, "Master, the Parasite aspect has achieved remarkable results. After Director Wang of the Commercial Bureau and many higher-level leaders were parasitized, they fully supported our insect farm. The previously difficult approval processes now have a green light all the way, and there are many policy supports."
"Those competitors who once opposed us, like Li Hua, his company now completely follows our command. All resources and plans are at our disposal. Our commercial obstacles have basically been cleared."
"Moreover, there are now hundreds of Parasites, all of whom are big names in various industries. We can now be said to be second to none in the Great Dragon Country near Zhongyuan Province."
He paused slightly, took a sip of water, and continued, "The insect farm's development is even more rapid. Honey and Centipede wine are very popular in the market, with more orders than can be counted. Profits are soaring like a rocket, and the scale of Yellow Mealworms breeding has been continuously expanding. The Evolution Points produced daily are now quite considerable."
"The newly opened cockroach breeding area is also progressing smoothly. According to the current reproduction speed, it won't be long before it brings a substantial income."
"The number of employees has increased to more than two thousand, and the insect farm is operating more and more smoothly."
"I also found several parasitized biological experts to research, preparing to mix tai sui meat with special feed to further improve the growth speed and quality of insects. At that time, the Evolution Points income will definitely increase significantly..."
Zhou Qi listened to Wang Yufei's report, nodding continuously, his heart full of pleasant surprises. In just a short month or so, his Foundation had developed so much, far exceeding expectations.
After a moment of thought, he said, "Well done. Continue to handle the Parasite matter well. While expanding your network, be careful not to expose our secret. As for the insect farm, increase investment in Yellow Mealworms and cockroach breeding, and report any new developments to me promptly."
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Qi continued, "Find some parasitized biologists, and then purchase some advanced instruments. I will designate a separate laboratory for you in the underground city of the Geocentric Base, specifically for researching strange bugs from the Geocentric World."
Wang Yufei quickly responded, "Yes, Master! Don't worry, I will handle these matters perfectly!"
After sending Wang Yufei away, Zhou Qi sat alone in his office, lost in thought. He now had a certain Foundation in both the real world and the Geocentric World, but he knew that he still needed to improve himself as quickly as possible.
The Geocentric World hides countless dangers and opportunities; the Alien Serpent Alliance and the other two top powers have not yet noticed him.
The real world seems calm, but once his secret is exposed, trouble will follow. He must continuously enhance his own strength and that of his Bug Clan Family, and continue to expand his sphere of influence.
Zhou Qi sighed in his heart, "I still lack a sense of security!"
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At the same time, in the Geocentric World, Uka's exploration team had been fighting in the Eastern Dense Forest for a day and a night, having already occupied most of the territory. Strange-shaped giant insects were being sent to the Geocentric Base for confinement.
They went deep into the innermost part of the dense forest and discovered a huge insect nest, which was almost sky-obscuring, nearly a thousand meters high, almost blocking the view left and right, extending to an unseen end.
The insects in the nest were enormous, over a person's height, with dark green exoskeletons and humanoid shapes, similar to Predators, but with three scorpion tails at their rear.
Their compound eyes gleamed with human-like cunning. These insects also possessed special abilities, capable of releasing an extremely sticky liquid from their mouths that, once touched, was very difficult to break free from.
As soon as Uka's team approached, the insects in the nest launched an attack. They opened their huge mouthparts, and with several "poof poof" sounds, black liquid shot out like cannonballs towards the Bug Clan Family.
Several Four Fiends Insect Soldiers and Spiked Horned Tyrant Bugs, unable to dodge in time, were instantly enveloped by the black liquid.
The liquid, upon contact with their exoskeletons, quickly adhered, like powerful glue, making their movements extremely sluggish.
The contaminated Four Fiends Insect Soldiers struggled desperately, but only sank deeper. Their leg joints were tightly bound by the liquid, and every movement was extremely difficult, emitting "buzzing" struggling sounds, full of anxiety and helplessness.
The Spiked Horned Tyrant Bugs, relying on their strong physiques, tried to break free by force, but the liquid was not only highly viscous but also somewhat corrosive.
Their hard exoskeletons began to emit "sizzling" sounds under the erosion of the liquid, giving off wisps of green smoke, as if corroded by strong acid.
Seeing this, Uka immediately shouted, "Don't panic, everyone, maintain formation! Zhu Yan Demon Insect, first attack the mouthparts of those insects to prevent them from continuing to spray liquid!"
Upon receiving the order, the Six-Stage Zhu Yan Devil Insects quickly moved. They spread their huge wings, circled once in the air, then swooped down towards the strange insects like black lightning.
Their sharp venomous stingers gleamed with cold light, piercing directly into the strange insects' mouthparts.
As one Zhu Yan Demon Insect approached its target, a strange insect suddenly turned its head and sprayed a stream of liquid at it. The Zhu Yan Demon Insect reacted quickly, flashed sideways, skillfully avoided the attack, and then swung its scythe-like forelegs, fiercely striking the strange insect's mouthparts.
With a "crack," a crack appeared in the strange insect's mouthparts, and green fluid gushed out from the wound. The strange insect cried out in pain, letting out a piercing shriek.
However, these strange insects were numerous, no less than the vast Bug Clan Family, and extremely tenacious.
Although the Zhu Yan Demon Insect's attacks caused them some damage, they continued to spray liquid, and an area filled with liquid quickly formed around the insect nest, making it difficult for the Bug Clan Family to approach.