Zerg: After being rescued by the Major General, I pledged myself to him.

Yan Mo was planning to ask Lu Yao about the pheromone exchange meeting.

His understanding of pheromones was still too limited. Pheromones were crucial for male insects, as they determined their status and rank within the insect race. Yan Mo had previously thought that since pheromone levels could be improved through cultivation, male insects would certainly not miss the opportunity to improve their pheromone levels.

However, there are very few records about this on the StarNet. It turns out that the communication took place at banquets within the male insects.

What do you usually discuss at your exchange meetings?

"what?"

Lu Yao looked at Yan Mo and realized what Yan Mo was asking. Lu Yao casually said, "It's the same old story. In the beginning, the Male Insect Club wasn't founded by male insects, but by those guys from the research institute. Those guys believed that the pheromone level of male insects wasn't determined by birth, but could be improved through training. That's true. Some fruits and vegetables from pure planets can indeed improve pheromones a little, but the effect is negligible."

Lu Yao gave Yan Mo a brief explanation, and combined with the information Lan Ze had given Yan Mo before, Yan Mo was able to roughly piece together the origin of the matter.

It was probably after the Great Purge that the Zerg leadership realized that it was not feasible to research pheromones and create mental domain purification agents through forced methods, as this would only lead to a decrease in the number of male Zerg.

The number of male Zerg is crucial to the future of the Zerg race. The higher the rank of the male, the greater the chance that the female will conceive a high-ranking male egg.

The female insects at the research institute devised a roundabout method: establishing various male insect clubs on different habitable planets, allowing the male insects to research methods for enhancing pheromones on their own.

At first, the male insects, who were used to enjoying the good life, were not happy about it. But later they found that it was also a good medium for having fun or exchanging benefits, so they gladly accepted it.

However, over the years, the male insects have not been able to discover any methods to increase their pheromone levels.

The meeting became a gathering place for male insects to band together and fight for their rights. The only remaining significance of the exchange was reflected in the initial study of the various documents on pheromone research from the research institute.

Upon hearing this, Yan Mo was speechless.

Before he could think of anything to say, a female insect walked towards Yan Mo and Lu Yao.

"Lord Yanmo, it's been a long time."

Hills greeted Yan Mo first, and before Yan Mo could answer, Lu Yao next to him showed a wary expression.

"What are you doing here?"

Hills smiled good-naturedly and gave Lu Yao a gentlemanly bow: "Good day, Your Excellency Lu Yao."

Lu Yao ignored Hills's overtures.

Hills smiled amiably and explained his purpose: "My lord would very much like to meet Lord Yanmo. Would you mind joining me in a private room upstairs for a chat?"

Yan Mo did not respond, his eyes calmly looking at Hills, showing no joy at having latched onto the male insect of the Marshal's Mansion.

Hillston paused, and seeing that Yan Mo didn't respond, continued, "My lord said that perhaps you would be interested in his relationship with Major General Lanze?"

Yan Mo raised his eyes and looked at the private room on the second floor not far away.

The banquet hall on the first floor has a huge stage with an auction platform, which is probably where the auction will be held later.

The second floor has a row of private rooms, with the most prestigious room facing the auction stage, offering the best view.

The auction hasn't started yet, and the mirrored glass in the private box is closed, so you can't see inside from the outside, but you can see outside from the inside.

Yan Mo guessed that Lord Anluo must be inside.

Hills' words fell into Yan Mo's ears.

Clearly, this is a provocation and instigation from a love rival.

If Yan Mo is a native male insect, or if Yan Mo did not learn about his entanglement with An Luo from Lan Ze beforehand.

That might lead them to fall into Anluo's trap, suspect Lanze, and take their anger out on Lanze.

Yan Mo lowered his eyelids slightly. Okay, then let's do as he wishes and go meet this "love rival".

Lu Yao glared at Hills with eyes blazing with anger, then pulled Yan Mo behind him protectively, saying anxiously, "Don't listen to his nonsense. My brother has absolutely nothing to do with him."

Yan Mo patted Lu Yao on the shoulder, gesturing for him to step aside: "It's alright, I'll go see him. I've invited him several times already, it would be impolite not to go."

Lu Yao was annoyed, but seeing Yan Mo's insistence, he had no choice but to step aside. He cursed An Luo inwardly, hoping she wouldn't cause any trouble, and shouted, "I'll go with you!"

Yan Mo felt a warmth in his heart. This younger brother wasn't too bad-hearted, so he didn't continue to stop him.

Following Hills into the private room, it was indeed the one Yan Mo had guessed.

Yan Mo immediately spotted An Luo sitting in the very center. He held the highest position here, and even his seating arrangement was one of being surrounded and fawned over by everyone.

Inside the private room, there wasn't just one male insect, Anluo; there were several other noble male insects as well, suggesting they belonged to the same group.

There are also many female insects that serve.

As soon as Hills entered, he went to Anluo first, knelt down at his feet, and obediently buried his face in Anluo's thigh, his eyes showing infatuation, without the slightest trace of the elegant and noble demeanor he had shown outside.

However, none of the insects present were surprised by Hills's transformation, including Lu Yao.

All the noble male insects knew that Hills was Anlo's most favored female servant and his most loyal dog.

Anlu reached out and stroked Hills's cheek, patting it playfully a few times. Seeing Hills's intoxicated expression, he curled his lips into an ambiguous smile.

"Lord Yanmo, I have long admired your name. I have sent invitations to the Lan family manor several times, but unfortunately Lan Ze has protected you too well, and I have never received a reply from you."

This implies that Lanze is controlling him. If it were any other male insect, upon hearing that a female insect was hindering his path into the male insect circle of the capital star, he might well be angry.

Yan Mo sensed An Luo's provocation and curled his lips indifferently.

He proactively asked, "Lord Anlu seems to be quite familiar with my empress?"

Anlu chuckled: "You've just arrived on the capital planet, so you might not know, but Lanze and I grew up together and are very good... friends."

The word "friend" he used carried a deep meaning, as if he were hinting at something.

Yan Mo feigned surprise: "Really? I know all of Lan Ze's friends, and I've met most of them, but I don't think I've ever heard him mention you."

Anlu's expression turned cold, and the smile on his lips vanished.

Lu Yao chimed in, adding fuel to the fire: "Yeah, yeah, I was raised by my brother since I was little, how come I never knew he had a friend like this?"

As if that wasn't enough, he blatantly made a veiled attack: "It's also my brother's fault for being too outstanding; he was rejected by everyone, yet there are still pests eagerly clinging to him and pestering him relentlessly."

There were quite a few male insects in the private room who had submitted dating requests to Lan Ze. Hearing Lu Yao's words, they all felt uncomfortable and glared at Lu Yao angrily.

Lu Yao paid no attention to these gazes; he had offended just as many male insects as Lan Ze.

Seeing that all the male insects were looking at him, Lu Yao casually raised his hands and moved them, making a rattling sound as if his bones were cracking.

Knowing Lu Yao's power, the male insects could only reluctantly look away, no matter how displeased they were.

Yan Mo then lightly reprimanded Lu Yao, "Don't be so rude. The little bug is ignorant, but I'm sure you gentlemen won't hold it against him."