A Beekeeper in a Magical World

"When I merged with the lake water, I sensed an unusual surge of magic, probably at the center of the lake, buried under the sediment. Unfortunately, I was too weak at the time and couldn't investigate further. If you're interested, you can dive in and explore; there might be an opportunity. But be careful not to die—your friend, War Hammer."

Hmm...

An unusual magical disturbance? Are you sure it's not some water monster lurking at the lake bottom? Even though he had been fishing by the lake for a few days and hadn't noticed anything unusual, he couldn't rule out the presence of a dormant or hidden lake creature. What if he went underwater, and suddenly a tentacle shot out from the mud and sand, coiled around him, and dragged him into its maw? That would be a mysterious death. After all, his current bee-type couldn't function underwater. If he went in, he'd be just an ordinary person with no combat abilities. Forget tentacles; even a water snake could chase him around. But he was curious; the strange phenomenon was right in front of him, and anyone would want to explore it.

"Anyway, be cautious and find a safe way to investigate. By the way, even though I don't have magic, I can use Earth technology, like an underwater drone..."

Hua Mi started formulating a plan but didn't dwell on it. The priority was helping War Hammer escape. She hadn't left immediately; she had taken significant risks to provide him with a Heart of Enlightenment that could stabilize the production of green elixir, showing her loyalty.

Hua Mi picked up her composite bow and the arrow mark given to her by the White-Skinned Elf, going outside to shoot it into the sky.

Swoosh!

The arrow shot up into the night sky, creating ripples in the air, just like tossing a pebble onto a calm water surface. The phenomenon passed in an instant.

Hua Mi returned to her wooden house to wait, conspiring with the seven pseudo-flower spirits. These childlike spirits were more than willing to help her put on a show.

In a matter of minutes, a strong wind outside began howling, rustling the treetops. The wind stopped abruptly at the door. Then, the wooden door was pushed open with a loud clang, revealing Sindra.

She still exuded the same elegance and grace, her figure and features practically perfect, as if she were a creation of the divine. She didn't seem to be out of breath or affected by the wind. She entered the room, noticing the Bee Whisperer sitting on the floor with his hood covering his face.

However, she could feel the heavy atmosphere surrounding him. The seven pseudo-flower spirits surrounded him, their little faces filled with sorrow.

"Little Strong, you died so tragically!"

Sindra's gaze fell to the floor in front of him, where the skeleton of a fish lay.

Bam!

The Bee Whisperer slammed his fist on the floor, looking at the fishbone with a sorrowful expression. "That monster ate my Little Strong raw! It's too brutal!"

The seven little spirits came to comfort him.

"Accept my condolences."

"May its soul rest in peace."

"It has become a part of the Black Forest, omnipresent."

Sindra took a deep breath, feeling like she was witnessing an absurd comedy.

Only someone far from normal would run a shop in the Black Forest.

"Where is he?"

The Bee Whisperer pointed in a direction. "He ran that way, towards the setting sun!"

Before he could finish, Sindra turned around. Numerous crisscrossing wind blade marks appeared around her, and with a whistling sound, her figure disappeared in the night.

"I've done what I can. Good luck."

Hua Mi breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the fishbone, and buried it in the backyard flower field.

Then, she opened a wormhole and returned to Earth. She didn't need to hide it from the pseudo-flower spirits. They couldn't see the wormhole; they only saw her vanish and reappear.

This wasn't a big deal in the magical world. Props and tricks could achieve similar effects.

Hua Mi returned to Earth and got a water tap specifically designed for wine barrels. She drilled a hole in the bucket containing the Heart of Enlightenment, positioned the tap slightly above the level where the green elixir gathered. This way, when enough elixir had accumulated, she could open the tap and collect it conveniently. Placing a lid on the bucket, she had a simple and practical "Green Elixir Generator."

The elixir's generation speed was a bit slow. At this rate, it would take several days to fill a bottle. But it was better than having none, and time wasn't an issue. After all, he hadn't even finished building the greenhouse. When the greenhouse was ready, he should have accumulated a considerable amount of elixir.

Additionally, Hua Mi ordered an underwater drone online. Compared to regular drones, underwater drones were more expensive, with the cheapest one costing nearly ten thousand yuan. However, she had earned around forty to fifty thousand yuan from selling Moon Slumber Honey. The money needed to be spent, and she decided to invest in a high-end model. It had an effective control distance of 700-800 meters, could operate on land, had a clear lens, and was equipped with two simple robotic arms for light object manipulation. It was estimated to arrive in two days.

"I've been curious about something and wanted to ask you all," Hua Mi said to the seven pseudo-flower spirits. "How long do you usually sleep?"

"Of course, we sleep until dawn."

"Sleeping is the second most wonderful experience in this world!"

"If we don't get enough sleep, we'll feel tired."

Hua Mi nodded and tried to persuade them gently, "Have you ever thought about adjusting your sleep schedule for fun, like sleeping during the day and being active at night?"

All seven spirits shook their heads in unison.

"No, no."

"The night is for sleeping."

"We can't sleep during the day."

Too bad. Hua Mi had considered hiring them to take turns keeping watch at night, allowing her to spend the night here in peace. Unfortunately, they were unwilling to take the night shift and were quite firm about it. So Hua Mi gave up and returned to Earth to rest.

The next day, Hua Mi went to the lakeside as usual to collect honey and fish. However, his mindset had changed since he learned about the anomaly beneath the lake. He was more alert, always watching the calm lake surface, as if he expected a tentacle to burst out at any moment, dragging him into the water.

"Don't worry. I have the Cut Ring Bees. Even if there really is a water monster, as long as it dares to come ashore, I can control the bee swarm to cut it to pieces."

Listening to the buzzing of the bee swarm, his sense of security gradually returned.

Today was his lucky day; he caught a fish. It was tiny, only five centimeters long, but it was the first fish he had caught on his own, and the sense of accomplishment far exceeded the one he felt when he caught the larger fish before.

"Finally, I've escaped the air force."

Hua Mi looked at the small fish swimming in the bucket, feeling immensely satisfied.

Now he understood why fisherman who caught fish might get lost. The more significant the catch, the longer they might be away, and they might wish to carry the fish around the Earth before heading home.

After a while, Xiao Zi suddenly flew to him and whispered that the White-Skinned Elf was approaching.

"Why is she back again? I hope she hasn't blamed me for not finding War Hammer and making false accusations. Although I did mislead her, she has no evidence to suspect me."

Hua Mi had many thoughts, but he remained composed on the surface, maintaining his fishing posture.

Sindra's footsteps were nearly soundless as she approached. She was already standing beside Hua Mi.