"We came across it by chance, a herbaceous plant that feeds exclusively on insects."
Manager Qiao looked at the Mosquito-eating Plant in astonishment, and his mind automatically recalled a secret scroll he had once read.
That scroll recorded a giant Mosquito-eating Plant that, when mature, was taller than a person. Its adventitious roots could move, its body contained concentrated acid, and its sepal was so large that it could swallow a person whole.
This ancient plant was the nemesis of Gu insects, even the sacred insects of the Witch Tribe could hardly resist the strong acid attack within the Mosquito-eating Plant’s body.
Once upon a time, the Mosquito-eating Plants were widespread in the world and were one of the most terrifying natural killers, let alone their effects on small insects.
Later, the ancestors of Witch Ancestor Mountain, with their extraordinary abilities, hunted them down one by one. It cost everyone a dear price to drive the Mosquito-eating Plants into extinction and then usher in several thousand years of dominance for Witch Ancestor Mountain.
If not for this, the Witch Tribe would still be like the Wild People of the Ownerless Land, huddled in a small area, trembling with fear and wary of outsiders’ intrusion.
Manager Qiao never thought that the Mosquito-eating Plant, which had disappeared for thousands of years, would reappear, and what’s more, it seemed to be just a seedling; it was unknown how many years it would take to mature.
"?" The Mosquito-eating Plant, not aware of Manager Qiao’s thoughts, thought he was intimidated by its prestige, and opened and closed its big sepal mouth somewhat proudly.
Manager Qiao looked at it hesitantly, "Can it... really do the job?"
After all, the plant wasn’t even as tall as his knee, and it looked weak and useless, at most capable of consuming ordinary little insects. To use it against Gu insects... seemed like asking too much of it.
Even the carefree Mosquito-eating Plant finally sensed Manager Qiao’s scepticism, and it agitatedly gaped and flailed about, showing its displeasure.
Bai Junjun worried that the foolish plant was overperforming, fearing Manager Qiao might not restrain himself and would dispose of it as if it were a demon.
She could only wave her hand and say, "Alright, that’s enough, go and play."
The Mosquito-eating Plant heard its master’s command and, somewhat reluctantly, coquettishly twisted at Manager Qiao before leaving the scene.
By now, Manager Qiao no longer had the initial aversion to Bai Junjun and Li Wenli.
He finally agreed to sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with Li Wenli and Bai Junjun.
"Whatever you want to know, just ask. If I know it, I will not conceal it. But you must also promise me to help me pull Xiao Nuan out from the mire of Witch Ancestor Mountain."
"As long as you cooperate, we will surely keep our word," Bai Junjun nodded in agreement.
"The situation is indeed as you have guessed, Thousand Miles belongs to Yuwen Jun, and the birth of Humming Abyss is also similar to what you said," Manager Qiao got straight to the point. "As for Witch Ancestor Mountain and Yuwen Jun, it’s just a cooperative relationship. He helps us find the Ancient Treasure Box, and we provide him with conveniences."
"So, you’re saying that Thousand Miles is operational mainly with your assistance?"
Li Wenli quickly drew conclusions.
"Yes," Manager Qiao nodded. "My Lifebound Gu is also known as He Ming. It lives in symbiosis with me; I can understand its messages, and it can understand the messages of its kind. As long as they become offspring of He Ming, they are essentially my eyes, capable of surveilling everything in the world."
Unfortunately, He Ming was dead.
Bai Junjun suddenly remembered the small insects in Manager Qiao’s basement. Unlike He Ming, those little mosquitoes seemed to specialize in blocking others’ senses.
These Gu insects were really diverse; some were for surveillance while others were for blocking information. That the ancients could research and create so many strange things was indeed astonishing.
"How many Gu Masters like you are left?"