Chapter 157 - Chapter 152: Corpse Bee t (2/2)

The government launched a blitz attack on the Green Demon without seeking the truth, which indirectly led to the death of the Green Demon’s sister. This was akin to touching the Green Demon’s raw nerve.

Both of them entered the main hall and, after seating themselves according to guest and host, two exquisitely dressed young maids presented fragrant tea and fruit.

The rich really know how to enjoy life.

These two maids, whether in terms of figure or looks, were far superior to Wang Furen’s maid.

Qin Niu’s gaze, however, didn’t linger on them. Instead, he was silently pondering over the nest of wasps Old Master Huang had raised.

The gray-brown rings on the wasps, varying in depth, and the spotty patterns on their wings caught his attention.

He couldn’t help but feel a violent tremor.

Those wasps were most likely Corpse Bees.

In times of food scarcity, the large yellow wasps often fed on the decaying corpses of animals.

They did not harvest honey, were not sensitive to the scent of pollen, but were extremely sensitive to the smell of flesh.

The dead insects as well as carcasses of wild beasts and birds were their food.

More often, they directly attacked the nests of other bees or insects, initiating plunder and slaughter.

“Correct, they must be Corpse Bees. If they only fed on the corpses of ordinary animals, it would be difficult for their wings to develop spots. Moreover, the gray-brown rings on their bodies couldn’t possibly be that color. It’s very likely they have been feeding on human corpses.”

At this thought, Qin Niu became highly vigilant.

He had no wish to be killed and then fed to those Corpse Bees.

“Old Master Huang, I have an engagement with Chairman Li and should not impose any longer. This is a Green Demon Bee I’ve meticulously bred; please examine it to see if it meets your standards,” he said.

Having sensed danger, Qin Niu naturally dared not drink the tea offered by the beautiful maids.

Nor did he dare to eat the exquisite pastries.

For this reason, he didn’t hesitate to tell a lie, claiming to have an arrangement with Chairman Li.

It would allow him to leave early under a legitimate pretense and might also deter the other party from harboring thoughts of murder and plunder.

Although until now, he hadn’t felt the slightest hint of murderous intent, or even hostility, from Old Master Huang.

But he still didn’t dare to be careless.

“Indeed, this is the Green Demon Bee I’ve been looking for. Mu Kuai, fetch one hundred and fifty taels of silver for the young brother,” said Old Master Huang with glee after inspecting the goods.

Clutching the cage with the Green Demon Bee, he couldn’t stop inspecting it, appearing utterly enchanted.

The middle-aged man who had opened the door for Qin Niu came over with a silver note.

The exact amount, no more, no less: one hundred and fifty taels.

When the man handed the silver note to Qin Niu, his face remained expressionless.

Moreover, when Qin Niu got close to him, he faintly detected a strange odor.

It was somewhat like the scent given off by Corpse Bees, yet not quite the same.

After taking the silver note, he immediately stood up to take his leave.

“Old Master Huang, I shall not disturb you any further. I wish you the best in breeding stronger new bee species and in reviving the former glory of the Green Demon. Farewell.”

Qin Niu showed great respect to Old Master Huang.

He bowed with his hands folded in front of him.

“Young brother, if you come across better bee species in the future, feel free to look for me. As long as I’m satisfied, I promise to buy them at a high price. Mu Kuai, see the young brother out,” Huang said.

“Please!”

Mu Kuai mechanically extended his hand in a gesturing motion.

Qin Niu retraced his steps all the way out and didn’t let out a sigh of relief until he had walked a good distance from the large residence.

What he had been most worried about was Old Master Huang revealing his fangs.

He had already decided that if it came down to it, he would abandon the one hundred and fifty taels of silver.

If the other party continued to be aggressive, he would be left with no choice but to fight to the death in a desperate struggle.