"Can this thing... really repel spirit insects?"
Lin Mo looked at the tiny vines, so frail they seemed unable to withstand a breeze, and found it hard to believe they could have such an effect.
According to Gou Fengying, this spiritheart vine had no offensive capabilities. Instead, it emitted a peculiar scent that spirit insects disliked.
Some spirit insects enjoyed nectar, others preferred grass, and certain unusual varieties even needed to feed on blood.
But spiritheart vine was an oddity. No matter what kind of spirit insect it was, they loathed its scent and were reluctant to come even slightly closer.
"Whether it works or not, I'll know once I try."
Lin Mo wasted no time. He shook his sleeve and called softly, "Come out!"
Buzz!
The mutated Venomous Thorn Bee, which had only recently awakened, blinked its two round compound eyes and emerged from his sleeve with a curious look.
After a night, its half-damaged wing had largely recovered, and it seemed much more energetic.
This was different from its previous slumber.
Last time, it had absorbed the resentful energy of Chen Li, a resentful ghost, and then eaten the nectar of the mutated fire spirit fruit in Lin Mo's backyard. That had ultimately caused it to mutate and advance, leaving it asleep for nearly two months.
This time, eating half a Heart-Rot Gu had increased its strength, but it was nowhere near enough to trigger another mutation and advancement. It had only slept to recover from its injuries, so naturally, it had awakened quickly.
"Buzz..."
The awakened Venomous Thorn Bee clearly showed no abnormalities. It circled Lin Mo several times, then tried to head back the way it had come.
Lin Mo did not let it return. Instead, he reached out, caught the Venomous Thorn Bee, and gently