Chapter 342

Chapter 342: A New Ant Species!

After observing for some time, Lin Yu conducted an appraisal on the ant egg in her hand.

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Name: None

Race: Parasitic Ant (Egg)

Qualification: S

(Details below)

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/Parasitic Ant: Possesses frail physical form but can parasitize deceased organisms to assume control. No historical records of this ant species exist on the continent. Additionally, Parasitic Ants exhibit autonomous intelligence.

It’s here!

An S Qualification!

But shouldn’t the magic array appear dark golden for S Qualification? Why does it display a vibrant rainbow hue never before witnessed…

Moreover, only this single Parasitic Ant egg was produced in this spawning cycle—unlike when Magic Rainbow was born alongside several B Qualification Demonic Ants.

Still…she’s a Parasitic Ant.

The concept reminds me of parasites…feels somewhat unsettling.

Regarding the Parasitic Ant’s description:

Exclusive to inhabiting deceased organisms…with full control over host bodies.

Lin Yu’s mind immediately flashed to the recently slain Earth Dragon Clan members and Dragon Mother Flossie.

Could this mean even Earth Dragons and dragonkin can be parasitized?

“Gaining control”—does this entail complete bodily manipulation? Or could it unleash the host’s original combat capabilities?

If replicating the host’s former power, how would this manifest? Would inherited attributes and skills be involved?

Wait…wait!

Lin Yu’s breath caught as sudden realization struck.

Does successful parasitization require specific corpse conditions?

Factors like bodily integrity…or preservation freshness…

Flossie and the Earth Dragon Clan corpses have already been processed during this period!

Their draconic hides, flesh, and scales were meticulously harvested through the ant colony’s collective efforts, leaving only skeletal remains.

With mere skeletons remaining…can parasitization still occur?

The silver-haired girl’s unblinking eyes absorbed the racial description, her expression oscillating between excitement and concern as countless possibilities swirled through her mind.

Finally suppressing her turbulent thoughts, she exhaled deeply.

No use overthinking—my daughter hasn’t even hatched yet.

The mechanics of parasitization and its subsequent effects…all will become clear when she emerges!

The white-haired girl gently extended a slender finger, lightly brushing against the parasitic ant egg.

“Come out soon, okay? You won’t let Mommy down, will you?”

“Hehe, after all, this daughter is the only parasitic ant egg among five hundred—and the sole S Qualification one at that! Rarity just proves her strength, right?”

“Oh! I nearly forgot—she needs a name!”

“What should I choose… Besides Lvzi, Purple Cloud, and Purple Mist, most daughters take a character from their species name. Like ‘Army’ from Army Lady, ‘Magic’ from Magic Rainbow, or ‘Stealth’ from Darkling Stalker…”

“For a parasitic ant, the first character would be…”

“Ji!”

“Well, that’s clearly unsuitable—it sounds unlucky and plain. Hmm?”

“What? Acid One, Iron One, and Dig One aren’t better? Pfft, I don’t care~”

“But if not ‘Ji,’ the second character ‘Sheng’ isn’t appealing either.”

Lin Yu gazed at the dainty, almost jewel-like parasitic ant egg resting in her palm.

“Ah! Let’s name her ‘Little Qiao’!”

Pleased with her inspiration, the girl twirled gracefully while cradling the egg, humming a cheerful tune.

Yet since “Little Qiao” felt too informal, the now-composed Lin Yu ultimately retained “Ji.”

“You’ll be ‘Ji Qiao’ officially, with ‘Little Qiao’ as your nickname.”

Upon this decision, the name “Ji Qiao” materialized on the egg’s status panel through her appraisal.

Fearing accidental damage, Lin Yu nestled the gemlike white egg in an exquisite box lined with downy feathers, placing it atop her bedside dressing table.

She then directed Worker Ants to transfer the remaining 499 B and C Qualification eggs to the Incubation Room.

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Days passed.

While the other eggs hatched steadily, Ji Qiao remained dormant.

Lin Yu replenished her Magic Value with Magic Recovery Potions and eagerly activated her “Lay Eggs” skill again—only to produce more B and C Qualification eggs.

The white-haired girl sulked all day, her appetite dwindling from ten pounds of dragon meat to a mere seven or eight.

She abandoned further egg-laying attempts, fixating instead on the dressing table’s precious occupant.

Her daughters often gathered to observe the egg, passing idle hours playing cards or chess with Lin Yu.

On the seventh day, faint cracking sounds drew Red Pupil’s attention.

“Mommy,” she nudged the girl beside her, “the egg’s moving!”

“?!”

Lin Yu bolted upright. “Game’s a draw—I’m checking on Little Qiao!”

“Mom cheats! I was winning!” protested Lvzi, scrambling after them.

Ignoring her, Lin Yu hurried to the vanity with Red Pupil.

Though initially dominating at Chinese chess, Lin Yu had gradually lost her edge as her daughters mastered the game—especially Red Pupil, Magic Rainbow, and the formidable Lvzi.

Relief washed over her—Little Qiao’s timing saved her from a third consecutive defeat!

Approaching the trembling egg, she whispered, “Are you really coming out now?”