Chapter 208: Insect Swarm Mind Network! Crisis Descends

“For instance, there is a special Military Pattern Technique used in the army, right?”

Qin Yu looked at Chen Ce, causing the latter’s expression to change.

What the military excelled at the most was the Battle Array Method!

By relying on the battle array, they could pool the strength of an entire legion. Not only did it integrate offense and defense, but it also significantly enhanced the commander’s power, allowing them to fight against top-tier experts.

The military pattern was an integral part of the military array system.

Within the Yunlong County Government Army, there existed the Dragon Tiger Military Pattern Technique. It utilized specially treated Demon Blood to ink specific tattoos on the backs of the soldiers—the Dragon and Tiger Tattoo!

Through the Military Pattern Secret Technique, activating the Dragon and Tiger Tattoo would form phantom dragons and tigers to intimidate Evil Demons. It also tightened the battle array, allowing the commander wielding the Dragon Tiger Great Seal to gather their collective strength.

Its function was similar to the natural patterns of the Gold-devouring Insect, yet it belonged to an entirely different system.

Was this what Qin Yu wanted?

“Although I have a sizable Insect Swarm under my command, I lack the means to fight against top-tier experts. The Battle Array Method is exactly what I need.

“Furthermore, aside from War Beasts, I also possess a special Gu Insect that you might find interesting,” Qin Yu said calmly.

“Oh? What kind of Gu Insect?” Li Linfeng asked curiously.

Even though he hadn’t known Qin Yu for long, he knew that the young man wasn’t the type to deliberately keep people in suspense.

“I believe you both know that over the past few days, my Insect Swarm has been hunting down the strongholds of Evil Demon Sects all over Yunlong County, and even the neighboring county cities.

“Have you ever wondered how I command them?” Qin Yu asked with a smile.

Li Linfeng and Chen Ce’s pupils shrank. How could they not be curious?

In terms of distance, the Qi Sea Realm Thunder Rocs, Four-winged Black Thorn Eagles, and the like could explain it. As for reconnaissance, having Flying Demon Beasts conducting large-scale aerial surveillance while Rapid Insects performed detailed ground searches barely made sense as well.

But across such a vast area, how did Qin Yu command them with such precision? There had to be a massive secret behind this!

Before either of them could speak, Qin Yu flipped his wrist, revealing a Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu—a Gu Insect that had already been widely distributed within the Qin Family.

“This is the secret!

“The Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu. Even if separated by ten thousand miles, they can transmit sound to each other at any time. This is the key to my ability to command the Insect Swarm across such extreme distances.

“Every single one of them possesses a unique mental fluctuation.

“Once they acknowledge a master, the owner can contact any other Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu!

“I believe its utility is absolutely no less than that of combat units like the Rapid Insect or Thunder Roc.”

Li Linfeng and Chen Ce stared fixedly at the snail-like Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu.

Gu Insects capable of transmitting sound to one another were not uncommon. For instance, the Yin Yang Gu recorded in the Ten Thousand Poison Gu Refining Scripture consisted of two insects—one Yin and one Yang—which could also transmit sound over long distances.

However, they could only communicate with each other!

Within the Demon Suppression Bureau, there was a special Gu Insect whose Mother Gu could breed nine Child Gu, and those nine Child Gu could communicate with the Mother Gu. But according to Qin Yu, this Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu seemed far more powerful!

Could all Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu communicate with one another?

“How much are you selling this Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu for? How many can you provide, Brother Qin?” Li Linfeng asked without hesitation.

Demon Suppression Bureau squads frequently needed to go out on missions. It wasn’t that they lacked treasures like Communication Tokens or Communication Talismans, but the prices were simply too exorbitant. If there was a low-cost alternative, it would definitely spark a buying frenzy within the Demon Suppression Bureau.

“It’s not expensive. Only 100 Primordial Stones per Gu! The Ten Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Gu has a lifespan of ten years, and during those ten years, they can communicate with one another at any time. This is unequivocally much cheaper than Communication Tokens and Communication Talismans,” Qin Yu said with a smile.

This price was the result of meticulous calculations after the Insect Swarm collected vast amounts of data.

Despite the Great Wei being so massive, it still operated smoothly. If a small city like Bishui City faced a crisis, they could immediately call for help from the county city, naturally relying on a comprehensive communication system. Even within the Qin Family, there were Communication Talismans.

But they were expensive! Ridiculously expensive!

A set of Communication Tokens could transmit messages over long distances, but their value was far greater than Beta-level Treasures. And while Communication Talismans were cheaper, they were single-use consumables.

At 100 Primordial Stones, and usable for ten years, they were significantly cheaper than those options. Yet the price wasn’t so absurdly low; with gritted teeth, Demon Suppression Bureau squads could barely afford to equip themselves with them. At the same time, the price wasn’t so cheap that it would incite greed in others.

If it were truly too cheap, he wouldn’t be able to protect it! Therefore, a careful balance was required.

And at 100 Primordial Stones, the profit margin was already massive enough. To the Insect Swarm, this thing literally cost nothing to produce.

“This is… too expensive…” Li Linfeng frowned, speaking with some difficulty.

“Indeed. Although the item is excellent, the price really isn’t cheap. We already have a set of Communication Tokens in our army…” Chen Ce also sighed.

However, Qin Yu remained silent. How could he not see that these two were putting on a double act? Only those who bargain are actual buyers!

“Let’s go back to talking about the Rapid Insects and Thunder Rocs…”

Night fell.

Having returned to the Qin Residence outside the city, Qin Yu looked up at the sky. The vast, endless starry sky gradually calmed his heart, which had been agitated by all the slaughter.

The deal with Chen Ce and Li Linfeng had been tentatively reached. As for the specific details of their subsequent cooperation, Celestial Wind Ancestor Qin Tianfeng would be the one to negotiate with them.

This was a risky move. Selling the Insect Swarm had many benefits, but the risks were equally great.

If it came to battle, given that the Insect Race did not fear death, enslaving them would be extremely difficult. At least until now, no one had been able to successfully enslave the Insect Race.