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The Mantis had a pale green body, and its forelimbs were not shaped like the large blades typical of ordinary Mantises; instead, they resembled slender little tree branches. This made it look just like a living twig, perfectly blending into its surroundings, making it nearly impossible to spot without a careful eye. Suddenly, it was kicked by Xiao Zhuzi, stumbling and rolling away. Now, under the watchful gaze of the three, it slowly got back on its feet. Turning its triangular head, its large eyes blazing with anger, it glared at Xiao Zhuzi and the others.
"Who are you? Can't you watch where you're going? I was just enjoying the sun here, and you almost kicked me to death!"
Xiao Zhuzi quickly scrambled to his feet and lowered his head in apology. "I'm sorry! I was in a hurry and didn't see you... Are you hurt?"
The Mantis tilted its head and scrutinized the strange group before it for a moment. It rubbed its body with its branch-like forelimbs and said, "It's fine, it's fine. I'm not hurt. You can go now; I still want to soak up some sun."
Fei Bao circled around the Mantis several times, unable to contain his curiosity any longer. He stepped forward and asked, "Mantis big brother, you look so strange! Why don't you have big blades? How do you catch your food without them?"
The Mantis looked at the three unexpected visitors with a complex expression, thinking they were quite peculiar. It slowly rolled its eyes and replied, "I am a Photosynthesizing Mantis. Haven't you ever seen one? I can perform photosynthesis like a plant. As long as I soak up enough sunlight, I can convert solar energy into the nutrients I need. Of course, when sunlight is scarce, I also catch some small insects to supplement my diet."
"What?! It can do that?" Xiao Zhuzi and the others exclaimed in shock, their mouths agape as they moved closer, their eyes fixed on the Photosynthesizing Mantis.
Like ordinary Mantises, this Photosynthesizing Mantis had a long body. However, unlike theirs, its surface was not smooth; it was covered with many tiny bumps and uneven scales that were also pale green.
As Xiao Zhuzi and the others were captivated by the sight, the Photosynthesizing Mantis waved one of its arms in front of them and said helplessly, "Alright, enough staring! I'm not an Insect Circus. Where are you all rushing off to?"
Xi Xi was the first to snap back to reality. She quickly stepped forward and asked, "Mantis big brother, we're going to Lonely Cloud Peak. It's said to be the highest peak on Baihua Island. Do you know which way to go?"
"Lonely Cloud Peak? Baihua Island is a flat Wetland prairie; I've never heard of any peak!" The Photosynthesizing Mantis squinted thoughtfully before shaking its head decisively. "Nope... there really isn't one. I've grown up here and have never seen any mountains."
"What?! Baihua Island has no peaks?" Xiao Zhuzi and the others exclaimed in astonishment once more.
The Photosynthesizing Mantis found these three little ones overly dramatic. Stretching out its limbs and closing its eyes again to enjoy the sunlight, it casually said, "That's right; as far as I know, there aren't any. You can check at Beehive Library; they have all kinds of information there. Maybe you'll find something about that... Lonely Cloud Peak. I'm going back to sunbathing now; goodbye."
The three friends exchanged glances filled with question marks on their faces. What was Beehive Library? Where could that be?
Xiao Zhuzi eagerly interrupted the meditative Photosynthesizing Mantis again. "Mantis big brother, sorry for bothering you... but where is Beehive Library?"
Without opening its eyes, the Photosynthesizing Mantis slowly extended an arm pointing towards a distant sea of flowers. "Over there, Hyacinth Flower Forest; that's where the Honeyed Words Bees live. Beehive Library is right there."
"Got it! Thank you, Mantis big brother!" Xiao Zhuzi and his friends quickly expressed their gratitude in unison.
They walked toward the direction indicated by the Photosynthesizing Mantis under the sunlight. As they got closer, this vast sea of flowers transformed from a scattered colorful painting into a vibrant Hyacinth Flower Forest.
Each Hyacinth towered over Xiao Zhuzi and his friends like a flowering tree. The colors of the Hyacinths varied from soft blues to vibrant reds and gentle purples; they layered upon each other in dazzling displays. Moreover, the fragrance of the hyacinths was particularly strong; their sweet scent filled the air with freshness and joy.
There were countless Honeyed Words Bees buzzing around them, clad in coats with golden stripes as they busily flitted among the flowers. These Honeyed Words Bees were very friendly; under their enthusiastic guidance, Xiao Zhuzi and his friends finally found Beehive Library before sunset.
It appeared as an ancient library composed of thousands upon thousands of hexagonal honeycomb structures tightly connected in perfect order. Every angle and line was precise without a single gap—an organic masterpiece. From afar, this library resembled a treasure tower woven from gold and amber bathed in warm sunlight during dusk, exuding an air of solemnity and majesty.
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