Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 357 - 356 Earth Essence Divine Grass

Chapter 357: Chapter 356 Earth Essence Divine Grass

"Could it be..."

Excitement flashed in Yu Shu’s eyes, like a cat smelling fish.

"There must be a treasure, and if it can attract the attention of both the Alligator and this giant snake, it must be a great treasure."

The two were still too far from the hill, with black mist everywhere, making it impossible to see clearly. However, for these two poisonous beasts to fight over it, it had to be something extraordinary.

"Let’s go, take a detour."

Yu Shu nodded, using the Poison Spirit Pearl to envelop them, cautiously skimming around to the other side.

Fortunately, the Alligator and the giant snake were only focused on each other, not noticing the two small intruders eying the treasure they guarded.

Before long, the two slowly approached the hill in the center of the swamp from another direction.

The hill was very small, with a radius of just over ten feet and not tall, resembling an overturned plate in the swamp.

The entire hill was bare, except for a small green plant growing at the top, only three inches high, with just two tiny leaves.

At first glance, it looked like any nameless weed, and if more grass were growing on the hill, no one would notice it.

"This is... Earth Spirit Divine Grass, it’s actually Earth Spirit Divine Grass. Zhong Lin, pick it, we must pick it."

Yu Shu grabbed Zhong Lin’s arm, squeezing tightly as she excitedly whispered, almost jumping up.

"What is Earth Spirit Divine Grass?"

Zhong Lin, refining Chen Jia’s memory, didn’t know what Earth Spirit Divine Grass was, but anything that made Yu Shu so excited had to be a significant treasure.

Yu Shu took a deep breath, calming her inner excitement before speaking: "No wonder the Alligator and the snake are fighting so intensely; they are vying for this treasure. This is Earth Spirit Divine Grass, an unparalleled treasure medicine.

This Black Swamp is a cursed land, where nothing should grow, yet paradoxically, the extreme evil gave birth to something extremely spiritual. The Earth Spirit Divine Grass absorbs the endless poison but has no toxicity itself, instead being a powerful supplement. If the Alligator or the snake were to consume it, they could use its medicinal power to purify their own bloodlines, transforming them, perhaps even becoming a legendary dragon species."

"Dragon species? Do dragons really exist?" Zhong Lin asked in surprise.

"They do, but none have been seen for many years. The Alligator may claim to be a dragon, but it’s merely a crocodile with a trace of dragon blood. If it swallows the Earth Spirit Divine Grass, it might indeed reverse its ancestral blood, not to become a true dragon, but to possess some dragon species abilities. If the snake consumes it, it might turn into a poisonous flood dragon.

This Earth Spirit Divine Grass has effects even stronger than the Golden Origin Fruit. If we obtain it and refine it with the Golden Origin Fruit to make an elixir, it could form at least a Third Grade Xuandan, or even a Second Grade."

As soon as the words fell, Zhong Lin’s eyes lit up, and his heart pounded wildly.

"Shall we do it?"

"Let’s do it."

If it was just about purifying his bloodline, Zhong Lin would not care much, but hearing it could result in a Second Grade Xuandan with the Golden Origin Fruit made it a must-do.

After all, he came to the Xuanling Secret Realm to form higher-quality Xuandan. As the saying goes, "Fortune lies in danger, the bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish," it’s exactly like that.

Even so, the two did not act immediately as the two poisonous beasts were too close. Even if they picked it, escaping their pursuit would be uncertain.

Zhong Lin thought for a moment and said, "We can’t pick it directly; otherwise, we won’t be able to escape. We must devise a plan to draw the two beasts away. I’ll reveal myself to provoke them and draw them off. Your task is to seize the moment to pick the grass, then run quickly. We’ll meet in the southeast direction. We only have one chance and cannot miss it."

"Okay, I’ll follow your plan."

"Be very cautious; if those two poisonous beasts detect that the Earth Spirit Divine Grass is taken, they will surely go berserk, making you more dangerous than me," Zhong Lin said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Shu smiled and suddenly took out an elixir from her Storage Bracelet.

"Don’t worry, I have this."

Zhong Lin looked down and immediately recognized the elixir.

Blood Burning Pill.

A Sixth Grade Elixir that can burn Qi-Blood and bolster Spiritual Origin, greatly enhancing one’s strength, but leaving a period of weakness afterwards.

Zhong Lin didn’t have the Elixir Recipe for the Blood Burning Pill and couldn’t make it, but he had heard of it. It’s highly valuable for saving your life; despite a period of weakness afterward, as long as it’s not consumed repeatedly in a short time, it won’t damage the foundation.

With this Blood Burning Pill, Yu Shu should have no problems escaping.

With this assurance, Zhong Lin didn’t hesitate anymore. He immediately released his aura, stepped into the void, and rushed forward.

"Roar!"

"Hiss!"

Feeling Zhong Lin’s intrusion, the two poisonous beasts simultaneously turned and emitted intense warning cries, their eyes flashing with fierce light.

"Look at this..."

Zhong Lin punched out directly, his body exuding impressive Fist Intent and Qi-Blood, divine might like a tidal wave, surging endlessly. The rolling waves of Fist Intent sent the marshland beneath him flying like massive waves.

From a distance, Yu Shu widened her eyes momentarily, murmuring, "Fist Intent, what an astounding Fist Intent. Zhong Lin actually comprehended Fist Intent, no wonder he severely injured the Night Snake Sect elder with a single punch. Where did this monster come from? Even in the Holy Land, such talents are rare."

Bang! Bang!

Two muffled sounds came as the Alligator and the snake stumbled from the punch, though unharmed.

Both these fierce beasts had scale armor, providing formidable defense. Though not injured, they felt significant pain, their fierceness intensified, and they charged at Zhong Lin without hesitation.

"Roar!"

"Hiss!"

Zhong Lin turned and fled, employing the Flower Walk, transforming into a sword light, executing Heaven and Earth Sword Escape.

Before turning, he subtly glanced at Yu Shu’s hidden position, his gaze conveying unspoken meaning.

This escape was done with all he had, as both the Alligator and the snake had power far beyond that of the Demon Beast Winged Bull. Had Zhong Lin not known they would eventually return, he would never provoke them.

Sure enough, after a brief moment, just before biting Zhong Lin’s back, the two beasts abruptly ceased the chase, roaring to the sky in greater fury, seemingly on the verge of madness.

They abandoned Zhong Lin, turned back.

Zhong Lin stopped for a moment, threw another punch at their retreating backs, not to harm, but to delay them momentarily, giving Yu Shu time to escape.

Despite this, the two beasts ignored Zhong Lin’s attack, charging back relentlessly.

Zhong Lin could only reluctantly give up; he couldn’t possibly forcefully stop them ahead, or he would truly be doomed.

"Yu Shu, it’s up to you now, don’t let me down."

With a flick of his body, he headed southeast.