Chapter 69 If they also had an insect queen like that…
The rulers of all species are not actually that intelligent.
Otherwise, if Nergard were trying to sow discord, there would be no need to make it so obvious.
Therefore, the compliments that every species uses to praise the Insect Queen are the same words they used to flatter the Human Emperor at the interstellar conference ten years ago.
Anyway, they only know a few phrases to praise, so they just say them to whoever is the best!
As Nergard listened to the voice in his ear, his face turned pale and then red.
He stared at the nutrient solution before him, a mixture of heat and cold, his eyes filled with suppressed emotion.
The queen insect was even more powerful than he had predicted.
The Empire's armed forces were all outside the interstellar conference room.
If the queen insect is angered, the outside army may not be able to come to the rescue in time.
He didn't need to risk his life.
Nergard slowly exhaled:
It was just an interstellar meeting.
The human empire has accumulated prestige over thousands of years, so it doesn't need to care about the gains or losses of an ordinary meeting.
There's still plenty of time.
Ai Ying didn't pay attention to Nergard's expression.
Once she became powerful enough, she had enough confidence to face any species, including the emperor of this empire not far away.
She can do whatever she wants, according to her own wishes.
She glanced around at the species rulers at the conference table, noticing they all instantly fell silent, sitting obediently in their seats without uttering a word. She blinked thoughtfully.
She remembered that during the interstellar conference, the process of mediating the conflicts between species would only proceed to the next stage of economic and trade activities.
Ai Ying frowned slightly as she thought about the bizarre and ever-present contradictions among various species.
At this rate, who knows when she'll be able to buy the things the insects need.
Suppressing her impatience, she took direct control of the meeting's flow and asked calmly:
"Are there any conflicts between your various species?"
Ai Ying rolled up her sleeves, already prepared for a 'long battle'.
Unexpectedly, after she asked the question, all the species shook their heads frantically in unison:
"That's all, that's all!"
"We get along very well with other species, and there are absolutely no conflicts between us!"
Hearing the insect queen's voice, which was calm but colder than before, all the deep-seated hatred between the species and other species vanished in an instant.
No grudge is more important than one's own life.
Didn't you see the Zerg lord behind the Zerg Queen, glaring at them menacingly?
If they dare to say there's a conflict one second, they might never have the chance to speak again the next.
Hearing their unanimous reply, Ai Ying's voice carried a hint of hesitation:
"Really not?"
This time, all species shook their heads even more firmly:
"Really, no!"
Absolutely not!
Impossible!!
Ai Ying looked at the exceptionally determined eyes of all the species rulers, and then hesitated as she looked at the chiefs of the Thousand Plant Clan and the Hibiscus Clan, who were fighting fiercely over the hatred of having their wives stolen and who beat each other every time they met.
Then she saw the two clan leaders, their arms around each other, looking friendly and cordial, as if the gossip she had heard was just rumors.
As if sensing her gaze, the two clan leaders even kissed each other's cheeks 'affectionately'.
Upon seeing this scene, Ai Ying looked away with some discomfort.
She couldn't force them to acknowledge the conflict between species.
Since they all say no, let's just pretend no.
She was afraid that if she kept asking, the rulers of all the species would become one big family.
Ai Ying coughed, and watching the species rulers instantly straighten up and stop moving as she coughed, she tentatively continued:
"So, shall we move on to the next part?"
All species nodded in unison:
"I'll do as you say!"
"The next part is great, trade is great!"
Finally, I don't have to pretend to be close to my arch-enemy anymore.
They felt disgusted when they saw their mortal enemy's face!
Emperor Nergard, seeing that the Queen of Insects had completely taken control of the interstellar conference and that all the rulers of the species were bowing down and showing no dignity whatsoever, closed his eyes to avoid further trouble.
But when he closed his eyes, the faint abnormality in his blood became a little clearer.
He frowned, somewhat puzzled:
Was he just affected by the Zerg?
Throughout its millennia-long tradition, members of the Landis family have always received a warning from their bloodline when faced with danger.
The abnormality in his bloodline probably made him wary of the 'danger' not far away.
Nergard opened his eyes and stared intently at the cup in front of him:
The Queen Mother of Insects is indeed not to be underestimated.
Ai Ying, whom Nergard considers his number one enemy, looks at the Dark Beast Lord with a smile.
The Dark Beast Lord trembled under her gaze, his mind racing, trying to figure out what he had done wrong.
Their race, aside from having fought a few battles with the Dark Rock Clan, had some minor conflicts with the Hibiscus Clan, some minor disagreements with the Thousand Plant Clan, some minor frictions with the Feathered Beast Clan, and some minor disputes with the Hua Beast Clan...
The more the beast lord thought about it, the more violently his body trembled.
When you count them, it seems the Dark Beast Clan has offended so many species!
Does the insect queen feel that they have too many conflicts with other species?
Will the insect queen find them too troublesome and decide to kill him as a warning to others?
The Insect Queen kept staring at him; was she perhaps plotting how to wipe out the Dark Beast Clan?!
Just as the beast lord was panicking and his heart was about to jump out of his throat, he finally heard the insect queen's voice:
"I have heard that the Black Energy Soil of the Dark Beast Clan has great effects."
The beast lord's heart instantly returned to its stomach:
So the insect queen was looking at him because of the black soil.
It's fine if we don't want to kill him!
He quickly and respectfully replied:
"The Dark Beast race produces Black Energy Soil, which can be used to grow the vast majority of interstellar plants."
"The higher the grade of black soil, the more types of plants can be grown, and the more lush the plants will be."
Having said that, he finally grasped some of the Dark Rock Clan Chief's shrewdness, and said with a sincere expression:
"It is an honor for Black Energy Soil to be remembered by you."
"I will have my people prepare some top-grade black soil and send it to the Zerg."
Hearing his words, Ai Ying waved her hand:
"The Zerg have always respected every species and respected trade with every species."
"How can I accept the Dark Beast Clan's Black Energy Soil for nothing?"
She quickly disavowed any past actions of the Zerg in a few words, then said with a sincere expression:
"The Zerg plan to buy some Black Energy Soil from the Dark Beasts."
"I wonder if the beast lord would be willing to take on this business?"
Even though the Zerg had already bought a lot of gray clay from the Dark Orcs, they paid for it on time every time.
However, most of the insects they encountered during their transactions were subordinate insects.
So when the Beast Lord heard from the Insect Queen that she wanted to buy Black Energy Soil from the Dark Beast Clan, he couldn't help but show the astonishment in his eyes:
Was he really not mistaken?
The queen insect has actually become so rule-abiding, neither stealing nor robbing?!
In the past, if the Insect Queen had taken a liking to the Dark Beast Clan's Black Energy Soil, he wouldn't even have had a chance to offer it; all the Black Energy Soil in the clan would have been snatched up by the Insect Clan.
It's already quite an achievement that our people survived the Zerg.
But now, this powerful insect queen, the king who controls all the insect race, is actually speaking to him in a friendly manner, saying that she wants to buy Black Energy Soil!
Oh my god!
The sky above the stars has truly brightened!
The faces of the rulers of other species also showed the same shock as the Dark Beast Lord.
They had only heard from other species that the Zerg had changed a lot recently and become much friendlier.
But seeing is believing.
Seeing that even the insect queen was buying the species' specialties according to the rules, their fear of the insect race lessened somewhat.
Moreover, after the Queen of Insects appeared at the Interstellar Conference, she not only spared no species from being killed, but also personally mediated conflicts between many species, stabilizing the interstellar order.
Thinking about all this, they even felt a faint sense of admiration and closeness towards the Zerg.
They had just witnessed how powerful the Queen Insect was and how dangerous the Lord Insects behind her were.
Such a powerful Zerg could easily steal anything they wanted, but she actually paid for it with Star Coins!
They were so touched!
The Dark Beast Lord, who was being watched by the Insect Queen, was the first to come to his senses.
Even if the insect queen was very tolerant and generous, he dared not keep her waiting for long.
The beast lord wore an expression of overwhelming gratitude:
"Yes, yes!"
"The Dark Beast Clan is very willing to trade with you and your Zerg!"
He paused for a moment, then tentatively asked:
"How much black clay do you want?"
As the king of the Zerg, what does the Zerg Queen lack?
I'm buying black clay today, probably just for the novelty.
After all, most of the plants that can be grown in black soil are ornamental plants, which cannot provide the energy and nutrients needed by those top-grade exotic plants.
The insect mother's treasure trove is filled with countless top-quality exotic plants, so how could she possibly be interested in those useless ornamental plants?
The Dark Beast Clan Chief estimated the number of top-tier Black Energy Soil in his clan and secretly breathed a sigh of relief:
Three thousand catties of top-grade black soil should be more than enough.
Then, he heard the insect queen's light, airy reply:
"Let's buy ten tons first."
The beast lord smiled with relief:
Just ten...
His smile suddenly froze:
Ten...how much?
Ten tons?!
Is the insect queen trying to crush a species with black soil because she doesn't like it?
The Dark Beast Lord suppressed his doubts and fear, and cautiously answered:
"Your Majesty, the Dark Beast Clan only has about three thousand catties of the last remaining top-grade Black Energy Soil."
"Even if I squeeze every last drop out of my clan, I can only gather a maximum of four thousand catties."
Ai Ying listened to his answer without any surprise in her eyes.
She knew that top-grade black clay was difficult to produce, and she certainly couldn't have as much as she wanted.
She had already made the arrangements.
The finest black soil was distributed equally to every planet in Isaiah's territory.
These black soils form a botanical garden, filled with the rarest plants, allowing insects to enjoy them to their heart's content.
The remaining medium-grade black soil was distributed among each insect, allowing them to plant their favorite plants in their own nests.
The remaining majority is used to build gardens and botanical gardens of a slightly lower level.
The last remaining low-grade black soil is used for planetary greening.
Plant some grass and wildflowers on it so that all the insects can see their favorite scenery as soon as they leave their nests.
Ai Ying smiled as she imagined the insects' antennae twitching joyfully when they saw the plants grown in the black soil.
Her voice was even a little softer than before:
"It doesn't matter."
"The Zerg will buy as much of the Dark Beast Clan's top-grade black energy soil as they have left."
"The remaining nine and a half tons can be made up with medium-grade and low-grade black soil."
Upon hearing the words of the Insect Queen, not only the Dark Beast Lord, but also the rulers of other species were filled with doubt.
It is important to know that the Queen possesses the most and most exquisite treasures in the interstellar space.
The mass-producible Black Earth is not worthy of appearing before the Insect Queen.
But why would the Insect Queen suddenly want this black energy soil that isn't very useful today?
They even accepted all the medium and low-grade black soil.
The patriarch of the Chizhi clan couldn't help but ask in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, what is your purpose in requiring so much Black Energy Soil?"
Upon hearing the question from the Thousand Plant Clan Chief, Ai Ying couldn't resist her urge to show off, and she feigned helplessness, saying:
"You don't know how well-behaved my insects are."
"She's quiet and doesn't make a fuss; she just works from morning till night."
“They were ordered to sleep eight hours, and they stupidly slept only eight hours, not a second more.”
As she spoke, the helplessness in her voice gradually became more genuine:
"Whether it's resting or playing, I won't allow myself even a second longer."
"When they're working, they don't care about the time; they just bury themselves in their work and don't know how to slack off at all."
Ai Ying lowered her eyes slightly, her expression still gentle even under the cold blue light of the conference room:
"I finally discovered that some insects are particularly fond of the scent of plants, so of course I have to do my best to satisfy them."
The rulers of all species listened in astonishment as the Queen praised her insectoid race:
Isn't this going too far against the natural order?!
Shouldn't subordinates praise their rulers?
Shouldn't the Zerg be praising the Zerg Queen?
Why is the insect queen praising her insects in front of them?!
Moreover, it is precisely because those Zerg like it that the Zerg Queen is willing to spend so many Star Coins to buy Black Energy Soil.
Is the Queen of Insects spoiling those Zerg too much?
Unlike the rulers of the species, their retinues were filled with envy.
It turns out the rumors were true.
The Queen is really good to the Zerg.
She would think the Zerg are working very hard and hope they can get more rest.
The rule is that each insect must sleep for eight hours.
It will also remember the preferences of many insects.
Such a king... they had never seen anything like it before.
One of the attendants secretly looked up and glanced at the insect mother.
Seeing the tender expression on the Queen's face when she spoke of the Zerg, they felt a pang of sadness in their chests and lowered their heads again.
If only they were Zerg...
They will definitely be very happy.
The rulers who were in front of them paid no attention to what was behind them.
Listening to the Queen's boasting about her insectoid race, regardless of their true thoughts, they all uniformly echoed her:
"The Zerg are so lucky to have a king like you!"
"You are simply the most tolerant and outstanding king I have ever met!"
We must learn more from you!
Seeing the scene in the conference room where all species except the human emperor were praising the insect queen, the chief of the Mingyu clan dared not remain silent any longer.
He, too, cautiously offered his praise from the corner:
"The Zerg under your rule are truly wonderful."
"All the Zerg are very well-behaved and sensible."
The sound was incredibly faint, but because it was the only sound from the insects, Ai Ying heard it perfectly clearly.
She looked in the direction from which the sound came with a satisfied expression:
The rulers of this species have vision!
The Singing Fish are one of the weakest species in the interstellar space.
This species is not only weak but also poor, and is often bullied by other species.
If it weren't for the fact that there are six positions that are constantly rotated among all the weaker species in the interstellar conference, the Mingyu Clan would not have been qualified to be here at all.
The chieftain of the Mingyu tribe trembled uncontrollably after sensing the Insect Queen's gaze.
Did he say something wrong just now?
I should have just stayed in the corner and kept quiet.
Ai Ying's gaze froze for a moment when she saw the Mingyu Clan Chief.
Not only because his species was not mentioned in the information she had read, but also because of the dazzling scales adorning his ears and hands.
Although these decorations may not seem to have any energy, each piece is beautiful and dazzling enough.
She almost subconsciously thought of the insects in Horace's territory.
Like Horace, those insects were proud of their beautiful scales.
When she used her mental power to survey the entire insectoid territory, she could sometimes even see the insects burning their scales with fire to make them more beautiful and shiny.
She had been thinking about how to satisfy these insects' desire for beautiful scales.
Because the insectoids' scales are colored naturally, even if she uses Gu magic, she can only make their scales a little harder; she cannot change the shape and color of the scales.
But now...
Ai Ying stared intently at the scales on the wrist of the Mingyu Clan Chief:
If humans can get manicures, why can't Zerg get scales?
Thinking of this, she asked decisively:
How many scales are left on your hand?
"I bought them all!"
Just as the chieftain of the Mingyu tribe was about to faint from fear, he finally heard the voice of the Insect Queen.
He subconsciously looked at the scales on his wrist.
The members of the Mingyu tribe shed their scales once a year.
However, because the Singing Fish Clan was too weak, their shed scales served no other purpose than to enhance their beauty.
No species needs such flashy but impractical scales.
After all, there are plenty of treasures in interstellar space that can provide energy and are also exceptionally beautiful.
The chieftain of the Mingyu clan raised his head and said honestly:
“Your Majesty, these scales are all scales shed from my people, they are not precious.”
"If you like it, I'll have someone sort out the scales and send them to you right away."
Ai Ying looked at the tattered clothes he was wearing, even with his best efforts to conceal them, and waved her hand magnanimously, saying:
"If I say I'll buy, then I'll buy."
"The Zerg won't steal your stuff, make an offer!"
The chieftain of the Mingyu clan pondered the Dark Beast clan's peaceful deal with the Insect Clan earlier and tentatively spoke:
"How about one scale and five star coins?"
This is the answer he calculated.
Although five star coins may not seem like much, it's enough for a tribesman to live on for seven or eight days.
Moreover, the scales of the Mingyu tribe are not very useful except for their appearance, and he felt that selling them for five star coins was already a bit expensive.
A hint of surprise flashed in Ai Ying's eyes after hearing his offer:
These scales are so beautiful, almost perfect, and they're only selling for five star coins?!
She answered without hesitation:
"Then the Zerg will buy 10,000 scales first."
"If the quality is good, the Zerg will buy scales from you every year from now on."
The chieftain of the Mingyu tribe suddenly opened his eyes wide:
One...ten thousand pieces!
That's 50,000 Star Coins!
Oh my god!
These star coins are enough for the people of the Mingyu tribe to have enough to eat and wear for a whole year!
In his mind, the brutal image of the Zerg was gone forever.
At this moment, the Insect Queen is the benefactor of their Mingyu tribe!
The Zerg are the best, kindest, and greatest species in interstellar space!!
Upon witnessing this scene, other species silently began to assess their relationship with the Singing Fish Clan:
This time, the Insect Queen will definitely remember the Singing Fish Clan.
It seems they can no longer bully the members of the Mingyu clan at will.
After buying the scales, Ai Ying then looked at the two clan leaders of the Thousand Plant Clan and the Hibiscus Clan.
I've bought the black soil, but now I'm missing plant seeds to plant on it.
...
This interstellar conference.
Although the Zerg bought many things, they also sold many core gems.
With this back and forth, they made a fortune.
More importantly, this meeting has significantly changed the perceptions of all species regarding the Zerg.
The higher-ups of the species believe that the Zerg under the current Queen are reasonable and friendly, and as long as they don't do anything reckless, they can live well under the Zerg's pincers.
Perhaps something from their species will catch the eye of the insect queen, and they could make a fortune from it.
At the bottom of the species level, everyone knows how good the current Queen is to her Zerg.
The Zerg only need to work eight hours a day, and the Queen has even built nests, playgrounds, and botanical gardens for them. They can also drink energy liquid that they may never have the chance to see in their entire lives...
Thinking of this, many lower species couldn't help but swallow hard.
If only... if only they had a queen like the Insect Queen.
*
On Isaiah's territory, on the planet.
The lower insects here are intently using their pincers to refine energy stones into energy liquid, their heads bowed.
They are the insects with the best hearing of all kinds of insects.
They could faintly hear the cheerful hissing of insects coming from another planet.
That was the territory of the velvet worms, and those hissing sounds were the noises they made while playing in the playground.
They knew that the amusement parks were designed by the king himself for the velvet worms.
Thinking of this, the insect slowly lowered its head:
He somewhat dislikes himself as he is now.
King Mingming is already very, very good.
The king built them a sturdy nest.
Wang will also use his energy to help them heal their wounds.
What else could he possibly be dissatisfied with?
The insect disgustedly stretched out its pincers and slapped its head hard.
What a greedy and wicked creature!
Wang is already very, very busy every day!
What they need to do is work hard for the king!
With that in mind, the insect quickly and diligently continued refining the energy block.
Only when they were working for the king could they ignore the noise of those annoying insects.
Just then, Isaiah's swarm of insects arrived on the planet, bringing with them countless black soils and thousands of plant seeds.
He shouted:
"Wang bought us so much black clay!"
"From today onwards, we will be able to grow our favorite plants on the black soil!"
The insect that was slapping its own head paused for a moment, then slapped its head hard again:
It will hurt.
So it's true!
All the lower insects raised their heads, their vertical pupils looking excitedly and devoutly in the direction of the subordinate insects:
Hiss—The king always remembered them!
Hiss—How could the King be so kind?!
Hiss—Waaaaah, they're so happy!
Under the arrangement of the subordinate insects, some insects were responsible for marking out the land in the botanical garden, some for sowing the seeds, and some for watering the planted plants...
When all the botanical gardens and gardens are completed.
It was time for the rest period designated by the king.
Before leaving, each insect received a piece of black soil and a seed from its subordinates.
They can plant a plant they like in their nest.
The insects carefully planted the black soil and seeds in their favorite spots in the nest.
Many insects, looking at the unsprouted seeds, whimpered and wiped away the tears from the corners of their eyes.
Hiss—So blissful!
Hiss—I really want to work for the king all night long!
Hiss—Actually, they don't need to rest.
Hiss—they can work for a very, very long time.
The insects sighed deeply:
But the king ordered them to rest for eight hours.
They lay on their nest bed, and before closing their eyes, they sighed again:
Hiss—I really want to work!
whoosh—
In their sleep, their antennae were twitching merrily.
It felt like I was having a beautiful dream.
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Author's Note: Sending lots of kisses to all my darlings, mwah! [heart emoji]
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