Chapter 451: The Queen Bee's Gift

Chapter 451: The Queen Bee's Gift

Alice gazed at the endless stream of falling floral essences, her heart brimming with joy.

Even the queen bee, upon seeing this sight, emitted excited buzzing sounds,

as if extremely pleased.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Li Wei heard the sound of bees flying outside.

Turning his head to look, he saw a swarm of bees fly in, each one diving into the stone chamber where the floral essences were stored.

Li Wei watched as the bees consumed the floral essences and rapidly grew larger, transforming in the blink of an eye into fist-sized zero-grade magical beasts - "nectar-collecting bees."

The queen bee let out continuous buzzing sounds.

Upon hearing this, Alice smiled and looked at Li Wei, saying: "The queen bee wants to thank you, so she has prepared a gift for you."

Li Wei was somewhat surprised, instinctively turning to look at the plump queen bee, "A gift?"

The nectar-collecting bee flew toward the queen bee, landing on her body, curling up into a ball, and quickly shrinking.

Eventually transforming into thumb-sized golden oval gems.

After doing all this, the queen bee seemed completely exhausted, lying motionless on the ground.

Alice said: "These are the gifts she gave you."

Li Wei felt curious, picking up one of the golden oval gems from the queen bee's body.

Only after picking it up did he realize these things were extremely bouncy, deforming slightly when gently squeezed.

Alice explained: "These are nectar-collecting bee eggs. After feeding them magical energy or mana, they can quickly hatch into nectar-collecting bees."

"Nectar-collecting bees can help you find the nearest flowers and plants."

"These bee eggs can also be eaten directly. Each egg contains energy and nutrition equivalent to royal jelly of the same volume and weight."

Li Wei showed an expression of amazement, never expecting such miraculous things to exist.

He glanced at the bee eggs given by the queen bee, numbering over thirty.

Even if he didn't need the nectar-collecting bees' help for navigation, eating them all as royal jelly would still bring considerable benefits.

Alice said: "I suggest you keep them. They might play an important role at critical moments."

Li Wei nodded, putting away the bee eggs.

"Mm, I understand."

When Li Wei and Alice left the underground hive, it was already evening.

Looking at the setting sun outside, Li Wei suddenly remembered he was supposed to return to the Elemental Tower today.

Gazing at the sunset clouds on the horizon, he worried that offending Abak might prevent him from using the Mage Association's teleportation array.

If not for today's events, he should have already returned to the Elemental Tower.

Alice invited Li Wei back to their camp for dinner, thanking him for his help.

Li Wei thought that since he had already missed the appointed time with the Mage Association today,

a bit more time wouldn't matter.

So he accepted Alice's invitation.

Alice treated Li Wei to Feihua City's specialty - the Hundred Flowers Feast.

Food made using various flowers as ingredients.

Li Wei had visited Feihua City once before, and on Luo Ta's recommendation, tried flower cakes, which tasted quite good.

At the Hundred Flowers Feast, Li Wei encountered even more delicacies made with flowers.

Osmanthus cake, peach blossom wine, rosemary roasted meat...

Halfway through the meal, a chef pushed in a small cart.

On the cart was tonight's main course - Fire Tree Silver Flower.

Alice smiled and introduced to Li Wei: "This is Feihua City's most famous delicacy, Fire Tree Silver Flower. Ordinary people rarely get the chance to enjoy it."

"Oh, I'm looking forward to it," Li Wei showed a curious expression.

The chef lit the liquid in the cart's tray, and in an instant, the trunk built from ingredients on the cart burst into flames.

The burning branches gradually bloomed into various flowers.

The fragrance was enchanting.

A dual feast for both eyes and taste buds.

Li Wei couldn't help but show amazement - this was the first time he had seen such a thing.

Just as he was wondering whether this tree was edible,

the chef had already broken off a branch full of flowers and placed it on a plate, handing it to Li Wei.

Li Wei tried it curiously, immediately showing a delighted expression.

The taste was quite unique.

The fresh aroma of plants, the delicate fragrance of flowers, and a faint meaty flavor.

An hour later, the banquet ended.

Alice personally saw Li Wei off.

Li Wei smiled at Alice and said: "Thank you for tonight's dinner."

Alice laughed: "I should be thanking you. Although some unexpected things happened, everything is developing in a better direction."

"Next time we meet, we might not need to be here anymore."

Li Wei smiled: "Then I'll wait for that."

He walked toward the distance, waving his hand: "Alright, just see me off here. I'm leaving now."

"Take care, safe travels."

Li Wei returned to Feihua City, arriving at the Mage Association.

As soon as he stepped into the Mage Association, a group of people surrounded Li Wei.

He glanced at the people around him and found they were all from the city lord's mansion.

"What do you want?" Li Wei asked calmly.

One person stepped forward and said: "We just want to invite Magister Li Wei to the city lord's mansion for a moment. His Lordship sincerely invites you."

Li Wei laughed and said: "If your city lord truly had sincere intentions, he should come to see me personally, rather than sending you to summon me."

"You... don't push your luck! Let me tell you, this is Feihua City!"

Li Wei's expression turned cold as he swept his gaze over the group, saying coldly: "Move aside."

Several people remained motionless.

Powerful magical fluctuations emanated from Li Wei's body.

The expressions of the men shifted subtly.

The ripples of magical energy quickly drew the attention of the mages within the association.

Several sorcerers hurried outside, demanding, "Who dares cause trouble here?"

"Archmage Levi."

Upon spotting Levi, the mages hastily bowed in respectful greeting.

The men who had surrounded Levi exchanged uneasy glances before turning on their heels and departing, no longer daring to obstruct his path.

Levi cast a glance at the deacon who had previously received him and inquired, "Where is Abark?"

The deacon replied in haste, "The vice-president has gone to the lord's manor and has not yet returned."

Seeing this, Levi abandoned any lingering thoughts of causing trouble for Abark.

There was no need to waste precious time on the man.

Levi said, "Has the teleportation array been maintained?"

The deacon answered, "The maintenance is complete. Do you wish to utilize it now, sir?"

Levi nodded simply, "Yes."

"Understood, I shall prepare it immediately."

Levi suddenly called out to stop the deacon, adding, "Ah, of course. Your vice-president promised me that if I assisted the Mages' Association in resolving the flying magical beasts plaguing the Hundred Flower Garden, your association would reimburse my teleportation fees."

Hearing this, the deacon said hurriedly, "Please wait a moment then, sir, while I seek instructions from the vice-president."

Levi said, "Go on. And while you are at it, inform him that this matter is far from finished."

The deacon felt a wave of bewilderment at Levi's words.

Nevertheless, he nodded in assent, "Very well."

When Abark received the message, his countenance shifted between anger and uncertainty.

He had initially intended to withhold Levi's compensation, but after hesitating repeatedly, he ultimately conceded.

He did not dare to provoke Levi any further.

Having witnessed Levi's terrifying spellcraft, Abark's heart was filled with profound trepidation.

Seeing that Abark had not obstructed him, Levi decided to let him off the hook for the time being.

Stepping onto the long-distance teleportation array, he returned to the Elemental Tower.

(End of Chapter)