Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 68: Obtaining the Treasure, Cease Fire at 7 p.m.

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Obtaining the Treasure, Cease Fire at 7 p.m.

Zhao Xing stirred up a gust of wind, accelerating the six grassmen as they charged into the cavern.

Meanwhile, there were more than a dozen grassmen squatting down, following the pre-determined evacuation route.

"Quick, find it fast."

Zhao Xing’s heartbeat quickened, his breath rapid.

Even though he was just controlling the grassmen, he was overwhelmed with excitement, as if he was about to find a rare treasure.

But reason still held the upper hand, "Treasures captivate the heart, but I must be quick. The mountain cat moves very swiftly; I have to find it within 15 minutes."

"I must retreat within 15 minutes! No matter how many treasures there are, I won’t linger!"

Zhao Xing kept repeating this rule to himself in his heart.

Because on this incursion by the grassmen, he sensed that there was more than one treasure inside the cavern!

After delving deeper, the cavern opened up into four split paths, each of them exuding a strong pull.

"Spread out!"

Zhao Xing immediately instructed the grassmen to enter each of the four split paths.

With dim visibility inside the cave, the grassmen stumbled forward, but since they were built to endure falls, he eventually commanded them to crawl on all fours, which surprisingly made them move even faster.

"Splash!"

Soon, the sensation from the first grassman caused Zhao Xing’s heartbeat to abruptly pick up.

At the end of one of the split paths, there was a complete skeleton, not much different from the first skeleton Zhao Xing had seen.

Wedged between its ribs, there was a fist-sized purple stone emitting electrical light. The two ribs clutching it were charred black.

"Swoosh~"

The grassman ran over to grab the purple stone, and smoke started to rise from its hand almost immediately.

Luckily, this one was a Vigorous Vajra grassman; if it had been a grassman made of green vines, it might not have been able to take it.

"Return!" Zhao Xing immediately ordered the Vigorous Vajra grassman.

Because it retraced its prior path, the Vigorous Vajra grassman returned smoothly.

Upon exiting the cave, there was another grassman waiting for it.

The Divine Movement Grassman grabbed the Vigorous Vajra, hastening its speed.

No time to check.

Because the second grassman in the cave had made a discovery.

At the end of the path, in a dry spherical cavity, daylight shone on a stone platform.

A thin sheet of yellow paper was floating in the middle of it.

The second grassman immediately took the yellow paper.

"Return!"

Zhao Xing was somewhat excited.

The second item!

It wasn’t long after the second grassman had returned.

His luck exploded for a third time.

The other two split paths both revealed treasures at the same time!

In the third path, the grassman discovered a spring gushing with vital energy, the entire spring enshrouded in an extraordinary otherworldly aura.

There were four blue lotuses on top, one in full bloom while the others were still budding.

The grassman reached to pluck them, but a layer of frost quickly covered its hand. Even moving fast, by the time it pulled out the lotus pod, the right hand had become frozen and immobile, so it had to hold the lotus with its left hand to its chest.

In the fourth path, the grassman actually found a glowing chalice in a nest piled with furs!

"This chalice?!"

Zhao Xing’s heart skipped a beat; it was one of the visions he had seen just before entering the mountain!

It was a tremendous stroke of luck. Four paths, and treasures found in each one!

However, the luckier he became, the more anxious Zhao Xing felt.

The passive trigger of luck followed the rule that after three occurrences, fortune would decline.

Now it was too early to be happy, he might not be able to bring them all out!

"Hiss!"

At that moment, an angry roar came from afar.

The mountain cat had reappeared within a three-mile radius and was observed by Zhao Xing.

"It’s back, time for me to run."

Zhao Xing immediately shouldered the bamboo box, and jumped onto the back of the Divine Movement Grassman.

"This mountain cat, even as a cub, has already developed its strength. It must have been nurtured by Spirit Mountain. Otherwise, the bloodline of a normal mountain cat wouldn’t be so formidable."

Feeling the mountain cat drawing near, Zhao Xing knew that the lotus seed and the golden cup might not be so easy to bring out.

Because the mountain cat was almost back, but the grassmen carrying the lotus seed and golden cup had just run out of the cave.

"One must be abandoned, or neither can be obtained. Which one does it value more?"

Zhao Xing activated the Bright Eyes Spell, observing the Mountain Cat’s movement route.

He discovered that it prioritized the Grassman holding the golden cup.

"Holding the golden cup, run in the opposite direction!"

Zhao Xing decisively ordered, suppressing the reluctance in his heart with immense willpower.

The Grassman holding the golden cup suddenly threw the cup forward.

At the landing point of the golden cup, an ambushing Grassman quickly jumped up, caught it, and without any hesitation, immediately threw it towards a third landing point.

Running was not faster than the Mountain Cat, but the Vigorous Vajra was much quicker when throwing.

The Mountain Cat struggled to catch up for a moment.

The golden cup was passed to the last Grassman, which had already put a distance of three miles between itself and Zhao Xing, standing at the edge of a cliff.

"Throw!"

The Grassman suddenly threw the golden cup forward.

But at that moment, the Mountain Cat let out a ferocious roar and completely vanished from sight.

The next second, a huge hole appeared in the body of the Vigorous Vajra, as if it were pierced by lightning.

The golden cup was still thrown out.

With an angry roar, the Mountain Cat followed the cup over the cliff’s edge and then, biting the cup in midair, stepped on air to turn back over the top of the cliff.

"You’re awesome, I don’t want it anymore."

Having observed this scene, Zhao Xing couldn’t help but give a thumbs up.

This damn cat has some serious kung fu moves.

The technique it last used was actually a secret movement technique!

"But the three treasures now belong to me."

Zhao Xing smiled slightly and pointed towards the sky.

The dense clouds rolled and thunder roared in response.

Ice Rained enveloped the cliff, and a chilling wind swept past.

Afterward, Zhao Xing retreated with composure.

........

What’s the safest place on a mountain?

Of course, it’s the Heavenly Altar Square at the East Lake Mountain Main Peak.

To avoid the pursuit of the Mountain Cat.

The Divine Movement Grassman dashed all the way, bringing Zhao Xing to the mountaintop.

The Heavenly Altar Square was right before his eyes.

"Who goes there?"

"Eh, why are so many Grassmen coming up?"

"Hm? What’s going on, why is my heart suddenly thumping?"

"Damn, it’s Spiritual Beauty, these Grassmen are carrying Spiritual Beauty!"

"My god, such a strong sensation, is it middle-grade or high-grade Spiritual Beauty?!"

Surrounding the square, climbers who were resting all stood up, gazing in one direction.

When Zhao Xing charged up the mountain, everyone sensed the presence of the Spiritual Beauty he carried.

Countless overt and covert eyes were all staring over with ill intent.

A streak of light shot out from a big tree outside the Heavenly Altar Square, heading straight for Zhao Xing.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Three arrows pierced the body of the Vajra Bamboo, with arrowheads protruding three inches from the chest, but they did not penetrate through.

No sooner had the arrow attack ended than a voice rang out in his ear, "My friend, you seem to have a destiny with the Spiritual Beauty you carry, please stop!"

Zhao Xing involuntarily slowed his pace, but the next moment, he coldly snorted and shook off the bonds.

"Young brother, quickly put down the Spiritual Beauty, or you’ll be plagued by Evil Fire!"

A mellow voice came from ahead, and immediately three Divine Movement Grassmen burst into flames.

"Those who block me, die!"

Zhao Xing roared angrily, and a fierce wind suddenly rose from the ground. Accompanied by the wind, his roar seemed to directly penetrate into the souls, making all onlookers involuntarily shiver.

Taking advantage of the momentary distraction of the crowd, Zhao Xing was hurled away by the Vigorous Vajra, leveraging his strength to leap into Heavenly Altar Square in one bound.

In the center of the square stood a Sun Dial, with the pointer just indicating the 7 p.m. zone.

Engraved on the dial were the words "Cease Fighting", indicating that from this moment on, combat was forbidden within the boundaries of the square.

"Phew~ Just in time." Zhao Xing let out a sigh of relief.