Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 478 - 57: Are You Sure? 【Request for Monthly Tickets!】_1

Chapter 478: Chapter 57: Are You Sure? 【Request for Monthly Tickets!】_1

In the barren outskirts, devoid of human life, a sudden cry for help echoed.

Images of a bald man, a monkey, and a bear-child in a loincloth flashed across Chu Liang’s mind.

However, contemplating for a moment, he realized that he didn’t have Monk Tang’s physique, nor was he powerless. Therefore, there was no harm in taking a look... What if someone was really in trouble? He couldn’t just stand by and do nothing.

Hence, he cautiously moved towards the sound’s direction, extending his Divine Sense first.

Soon, he detected the source of the cry.

In the depths of the Demon Spider Forest, a gigantic web layered upon layers was present. Each strand of spider web was as thick as his wrist, and it covered a vast area of several tens of feet around the forest, with a shocking red color and black spots scattered across it — utterly terrifying.

In the center of this colossal web, a colorful butterfly, about the size of an adult’s palm and shimmering with spiritual light, was desperately screaming in a human voice, "Help me..."

It was obviously on the verge of exhaustion, but seeing Chu Liang’s arrival, it was slightly invigorated, "It’s the Young Hero from the Human Clan! Please save me."

Chu Liang didn’t focus his gaze on it, but carefully scanned his surroundings, searching for signs of the spider that ruled this place. At the same time, he asked, "How did you get caught in such a massive poisonous web?"

"I was being chased in the sky by a vicious and monstrous hawk, and I unintentionally bumped into this poisonous web in my panic-filled flight!" The butterfly flapped its wings haphazardly.

"Where is the Demon Spider that spun this web?" Chu Liang asked again.

"The same hawk also collided with the web, and it was wrapped by the spider and dragged away. It might have gone somewhere else to feast on it." The butterfly pleaded, "Young Hero, please help me, or I will be poisoned to death!"

The reason Chu Liang was watching was firstly, he was unsure whether the butterfly was a trap, and secondly, he couldn’t gauge the location of the Demon Spider, so he didn’t dare to approach rashly.

After all, the spider capable of spinning such a vast poisonous web could very well be the Demon Spider King of this place, possessing formidable powers. Even if his cultivation level were higher, if he wasn’t careful and got poisoned, he might suffer a mishap.

So, Chu Liang acted with extreme caution.

Having ventured in the jianghu for long, he had learned to be always on guard.

After observing for a moment, he then used his Flying Sword to cut the surrounding spider web, setting the butterfly free. But once freed, the butterfly immediately fell to the ground.

Its wings were still paralyzed by the Red Demonic Spider’s poison, rendering it completely immobile. Chu Liang had to use the Flying Sword to pick it up, and after repeatedly confirming it was not poisonous, he held the butterfly in his hand.

"I’ll take you out of here; once the poison wears off, you should be able to fly freely." Chu Liang advised, gradually retreating at the same time.

"Young Hero, you need to move faster..." The butterfly said weakly: "The Red Demonic Spider can perceive everything through its web, you’ve cut the web, and it would undoubtedly chase us!"

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Chu Liang stopped, "It will give chase?"

"Oh no, why did you stop?" The butterfly flapped its wings restlessly, "This Red Demonic Spider King is the most vicious creature around here..."

Before it could finish speaking, a red shadow descended!

A huge Red Demonic Spider, about as tall as a person, was actually flying in the sky! This cunning Red Demonic Spider King had quietly circled behind Chu Liang while he was examining the surroundings and launched a surprise attack!

Chu Liang seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. Without waiting for the Spider King to land, he turned around abruptly, and a surge of Divine Dragon Fire erupted from his palm!

Boom——

The divine fire blazed fiercely, instantly turning the Red Demonic Spider King into ashes, extinguishing it in mid-air.

The reason Chu Liang was cautious was that he was worried about being accidentally poisoned. But now, this Red Demonic Spider King not only did not run away, it audaciously launched a physical attack on him.

How could he tolerate it?

Chu Liang’s Divine Sense had long been on high alert, and he easily annihilated it the moment he made his move.

If he couldn’t even deal with a little Demon King at this level with ease now, he would be letting down his reputation as the prodigy of Shu Mountain.

...

"Thank you, Young Hero, for saving my life."

After a while, the butterfly regained its strength, the poison completely eradicated, and it took to the skies.

"It was just lending a helping hand; no need for any ceremony," Chu Liang said nonchalantly, "Be careful when you return."

"Young Hero, your magnanimity is immeasurable, and I have nothing to repay you with. However, I do know the location of a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure nearby, and if Young Hero needs it, I can guide you to it," the butterfly offered.

"Hmm?" Hearing this, Chu Liang perked up, "Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure?"

"In a waterfall tens of miles from here, there is a fog of spiritual energy in a hidden cave, and within, an Unowned Spiritual Plant," the butterfly narrated.

"Lead the way." Chu Liang made a sweeping gesture with his hand.

Guided by the butterfly, Chu Liang swiftly arrived at their destination.

Before them was a waterfall, straddling over a deep pool. Resembling a hung curtain of silver, its sound was thunderous and dominant. The cave behind was completely obscured by the waterfall, and the butterfly in chaos, once pursued by the demonic beast, had wriggled its way in through a small crevice.

Inside, it had found a shining spirit plant. The plant possessed minor spirituality, and it would take many years before the butterfly was powerful enough to even pick and eat this heavenly material and earthly treasure. As such, it did not touch the plant.

Chu Liang looked around, using a puppet as a pathfinder. After confirming there was no danger nearby, he plunged into the waterfall.

Bang—

Once inside, he was met with a dazzling spiritual light. There was indeed a spacious cave behind the waterfall. Its stone walls were extensive with a pristine pool at its very heart.

In the middle of the pool stood a tall and vibrant green plant, illuminating the entire cave with exceptional grace.

"The Jade Pot Immortal Plant!" Chu Liang instantly recognized the name of the spirit plant.

This plant is a rare species amongst the waterborne heavenly material and earthly treasures. It can only grow in an environment abundant with spiritual energy that’s remained closed to the outside world for hundreds of years.

The hanging waterfall and the nourishing clear pool, formed a geomancy resembling a jade pot - the conditions that enabled such a heavenly material and earthly treasure to grow.

What’s more remarkable was the fact that it hadn’t already been discovered.

Chu Liang turned to the butterfly, "This is exactly what I need, I guess I should be thanking you."

"Young Hero, there’s no need to thank me. You saved my life, which is worth far more than any spirit plant," replied the butterfly, fluttering around beautifully.

Chu Liang smiled and nodded, "You help me, and I help you."

He sincerely hopes all future creatures who owe him a favor govern themselves by this standard: empty favors are offered in body, while genuine favors come in the form of heavenly material and earthly treasures.

Without wasting another moment, he flew into the middle of the pool and, with his finger-shaped like a blade, lightly chopped half of the Jade Pot’s stem, taking only half of the plant.

The plant’s environment remained intact, meaning the Jade Pot Immortal Plant could continue to grow there. Therefore, this spirit plant must not be uprooted entirely.

Upon his return, he could register this place in the Treasure Medicine Hall. In a few hundred years, the disciples of Shu Mountain may also get the chance to pick from here.

Carefully collecting the plant, he used a jade box to store it. Just as he was about to pack away his belongings, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps behind him, followed by a commanding shout: "Stop!"

Naturally, Chu Liang had no intention of stopping. After quickly closing and storing the jade box, he turned to see who had arrived.

There stood two men and a woman, all cultivators.

The one leading the group was a young man in a white shirt with cloud patterns, a jade sword hung from his belt. His clothes and several magic artifacts suggested a certain degree of wealth.

Next to him stood a graceful woman with bright skin and remarkable features.

Behind them was a young man in a plain yellow robe, following them closely.

Considering their unfriendly demeanor, it was likely they had also set their eyes on the Jade Pot Immortal Plant. However, Chu Liang was not worried. If heavenly material and earthly treasures in the Immortal Cultivation World were artificially cultivated or discovered early, they would be cordoned off by a red rope, and a nameplate would be set up, even if temporarily unattended. If anyone were to steal them, it would be considered a provocation.

But the Jade Pot Immortal Plant had nothing around it, indicating it as unowned beforehand, thus a free-for-all for these individuals. Each would have to rely on their own abilities.

So, he politely responded, "I am a disciple of Shu Mountain who found this unowned spiritual plant and decided to pick it. Is there a problem with that?"

This time, he demonstrated a bit of wisdom, mentioning only Shu Mountain, not his name, and definitely not his master’s name.

The young man in the white shirt stared pensive for a moment before saying, "This place is the territory of our Red River Sect. My father is the Sect Leader of the Red River Sect, Zhao Duanyang. This is the place where we plant heavenly material and earthly treasures. Are not even the disciples of Shu Mountain forbidden from stealing our plants?"

In fact, they were just nearby, having some fun.

Fortunately, when Chu Liang entered the waterfall, there was a slight release of spiritual energy that they sensed, so they came to inspect the cave. They saw Chu Liang picking the spirit plant as soon as they got there.

Seeing Chu Liang’s young age and perceived weakness, they grew ambitious enough to snatch the plant.

To Chu Liang, the Jade Pot Immortal Plant might be just one of many kinds of heavenly material and earthly treasures. But to these disciples from smaller sects, it could well be the only opportunity they get in their lifetime.

Naturally, the desire was inevitable.

Upon hearing that Chu Liang was a disciple of Shu Mountain, they felt a certain degree of apprehension. But tensions over heavenly material and earthly treasures were common among disciples of different sects, and usually, no sect interfered. It was an unwritten rule in the Immortal Cultivation World.

Thus, their courage swelled once more.

However, the mention of the "Red River Sect" triggered Chu Liang’s memory. Although a small sect, it had an intricate interior working. Zhao Duanyang, the Sect Leader of the Red River Sect, was probably the "Old Zhao" mentioned by the woman that day. The young man standing before him now must be his son...

After hearing what the young man in the white shirt had said, he had some idea about the various reactions he might get. He anticipated threats based on his Shu Mountain status, being ignored or even attacked outright, but the response he got was something he had never anticipated in his life.

"So, you’re the son of the Red River Sect Leader, Zhao Duanyang..." Chu Liang asked with a hint of uncertainty, "Are you sure?"