Chapter 13: Green Beetles Appear

Thus, Fang Yun smiled and nodded, saying, "Elder, this time it has really troubled the clan!"

"The Clan Leader being satisfied is what matters most; as long as it is your need, our clan will definitely do our utmost to fulfill it. You just focus on cultivating well!"

Fang Yun glanced at Fang Lin, knowing well that these were flattering words, but still, his heart couldn't help feeling touched.

Without the united support of the Fang Family, completing this task would have been utterly impossible by himself.

He silently kept this favor in mind, quietly vowing to repay it in the future.

After all, he was not the original Fang Yun, and could not take their support for granted.

But with the assistance of the Golden Finger, Fang Yun firmly believed that he should soon be able to provide substantial support to the Fang Family.

After collecting the Silk Net, Fang Yun did not linger, and immediately headed for the mountain.

He then used bamboo strips to meticulously construct a sturdy framework above the spirit field.

Next, it would just require covering it with the Silk Net when necessary, and the job would be done.

However, considering the current situation, there was no rush.

After all, the Silk Net was not plastic film; once it was placed, it would indeed block some sunlight.

For the Spirit Rice that had just entered its mature phase, the role of sunlight was still crucial.

Therefore, before the Green Beetles arrived, Fang Yun did not intend to cover it with the Silk Net.

In the following days, Fang Yun diligently cleared the weeds constantly emerging in the spirit field while closely observing the condition of the Spirit Rice, patiently waiting for the pests to appear.

Regarding the weeds in the spirit field, Fang Yun temporarily did not have an effective solution.

He couldn't know in advance how many weed seeds were hidden in the spirit field before they began to grow.

Fortunately, compared to the headache-inducing pests, with the alert from the Spirit Rice, the weeding work was relatively convenient.

That night, Fang Yun was sleeping next to the spirit field.

Since the Spirit Rice had entered its mature phase, Fang Yun had been sleeping by the spirit field.

He was worried about any unexpected issues that might arise with the Spirit Rice.

After all, the Spiritual Energy in the Spiritual Spring was already sparse, missing out on a few days of absorption wouldn't have much impact on him.

Rather, if the Spirit Rice could provide ample Life Essence Qi, it would greatly accelerate the growth of his Cultivation.

Just as he fell into a deep sleep, the Spirit Rice in the field suddenly transmitted an uncomfortable sensation.

For Fang Yun, who was already vigilant, this immediately woke him from his sleep.

He quickly followed the signal, striding to a stalk of Spirit Rice in the field.

Converging Spiritual Energy into his eyes, and aided by the clear moonlit night, the familiar figure on top of the Spirit Rice clearly came into view.

"It's finally here!" Fang Yun muttered to himself, his heart also feeling relieved.

Waiting had indeed been quite draining.

He then caught the Green Beetles on the Spirit Rice with his hand and crushed them all.

After observing the other Spirit Rice carefully to ensure there were no issues.

He finally relaxed temporarily.

It seemed that those few Green Beetles were just the vanguard.

Thus, Fang Yun quickly spread the Silk Net over the spirit field.

And tightened it around the edges to prevent any gaps.

After placing the Silk Net, Fang Yun, no longer feeling sleepy, crouched next to the spirit field, staring unblinkingly at the Spirit Rice inside.

Before long, Fang Yun heard the buzzing sounds of flying insects in the vicinity.

Following that, objects kept hitting the Silk Net and were bounced back, falling to the side.

Fang Yun saw the Green Beetles struggling to get up from the ground, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

It seems that the preparations he had made were still effective.

Therefore, he stood up and went near the Silk Net, crushing all the fallen Green Beetles on the ground without leaving any behind.

Since they had come here, he certainly couldn't let them leave unscathed.

Although Fang Yun knew that the Green Beetles he had killed did not play a significant role in containing the entire population of Green Beetles.

Who knows how many such insects exist in the wild? In any case, compared to the number he had killed, there were certainly many more Green Beetles in the wild.

But no matter what, eliminating some was still better than none.

Even if it seemed ineffective, at least it made him feel a bit better.

By dawn, the area near the spirit field was already covered with a dense pile of Green Beetles' corpses.

As the day gradually broke, the continuous stream of Green Beetles seemed to have disappeared.

Could it be that these Green Beetles only travel at night?

Considering the characteristics of insects, this is indeed a possibility.

As for why he found Green Beetles on the Spirit Rice during the day last time.

It was obviously because they had begun feeding on the Spirit Rice and wouldn't leave, day or night, until they had completely consumed the Spirit Rice.

If these Green Beetles no longer appeared during the day, that would truly be good news for him.

Thus, Fang Yun patiently waited for a while, and indeed, no more Green Beetles appeared.

Then he finally collected the Silk Net, allowing the Spirit Rice to be fully exposed to the sunlight.

If he had a choice, abundant sunlight would undoubtedly be better for the Spirit Rice.

Afterward, Fang Yun picked up a hoe and gathered all the corpses of the Green Beetles.

Then he used Earth Power Skills to condense some energy, infusing it into the soil mixed with the bodies of Green Beetles.

He then set it aside, treating it as a form of compost.

With these Green Beetle bodies, the fertilizer should be quite rich in nutrients.

He could use it later when planting ordinary crops.

After all, if these bodies of Green Beetles weren't dealt with, leaving them there would be extremely disgusting.

Just consider it recycling waste.

Later, Fang Yun began to rest, conserving his energy and preparing for the evening.

The evening is when these insects are most active; even with the Silk Net, Fang Yun dared not grow complacent.

Who knows whether an excessive accumulation of Green Beetles might damage the Silk Net.

Even if these Green Beetles couldn't damage the Silk Net, what about other insects on the island?

With numerous types of insects in nature, Fang Yun was uncertain if any harmful insects with sharp teeth might appear.

This made Fang Yun cautious at all costs.

Fortunately, apart from the Spiritual Spring on the island which contains Spiritual Energy, the rest of the area does not have Spiritual Energy.

This means that no Spiritual Insects that feed on Spiritual Energy would appear on the island.

Otherwise, with his Qi Cultivation at the first level, facing those Spiritual Insects would indeed be too much to handle.

In the following month, Fang Yun rested during the day to conserve energy, and at night, he put all his effort into exterminating the Green Beetles.

After a month of relentless effort, the Green Beetles were not completely annihilated, but the Spirit Rice had finally reached full and thorough maturity.

It meant the end of such torrid days.