Chapter 1375

"Zhilong fruit!" Han Li's mind just conjured up the same words, and the white-robed maiden had already cried out in surprise first.

Long Dong and the young 'woman' and others also wore expressions of delighted 'color', clearly recognizing this spiritual object.

"This is the main ingredient for the 'Tenglong Dan', a spirit 'medicine' usable only by Void Refinement cultivators, which bears fruit once every thirty thousand years, and even if consumed raw can increase one's cultivation by sixty years of arduous training out of thin air. To find one here, and it looks just recently matured—if we can obtain it, our fortune would truly be great." The young 'woman' murmured with bright eyes.

The white-robed maiden and Long Dong's eyes flickered incessantly, clearly also greatly moved.

The significance of the main ingredient for a Void Refinement 'medicine' is such that even ordinary Void Refinement cultivators might never obtain it. At ordinary auctions, one would hardly expect anyone to auction such heavenly earthly spirit 'medicine'; at most, high-level cultivators exchange them among themselves. Otherwise, the true toad spirit blood used to concoct late-stage Soul Transformation 'medicines' would not have provoked such frenzied bidding.

Though the efficacy of 'medicines' from Soul Transformation to Void Refinement seems merely to cross one level, compared to each other they are already worlds apart.

If a cultivator were to take this Zhilong fruit to a Void Refinement cultivator, the latter would absolutely be overjoyed and produce a pile of Soul Transformation 'medicines' to exchange for this spirit 'medicine'.

After all, though the Spirit Beast Barbaric Realm abounds in heavenly earthly spirit objects, spirit 'medicines' useful for Soul Transformation are still scarce, and the discovery of each plant requires a certain opportunity.

Moreover, some spirit 'medicines' upon appearing or maturing will attract numerous powerful beings, making long-term existence impossible.

Han Li and company did not enter the depths of the Barbaric World seeking heavenly treasures, yet in merely a few months they first encountered the emergence of the Lei Gui, then this Zhilong fruit—such opportunity is absolutely considered profound fortune. Often high-level cultivators linger in the Barbaric Realm for decades and still gain nothing.

"Let's first clarify the situation below!" The white-browed youth coldly snorted.

"The giant is a thousand-eyed giant of the Barbaric Giants, though its eyeballs are all silver-white 'color', clearly not yet adult. Though the lizard looks unimpressive, since it makes the thousand-eyed giant so wary, it is certainly not trivial. Either of these monsters likely possesses early-stage Void Refinement strength." Han Li observed the two monsters below for a long while, then spoke slowly.

In Tian Yuan City, he had specially purchased some books related to the Barbaric World from the market for future use, so he instantly recognized the giant's race below and calmly made his judgment.

Hearing Han Li's words, the young 'woman' and Long Dong, naturally well-versed, yet unwilling to easily give up this spirit object possibly seen only once every thousand years, after exchanging glances, all could not help but let their faces sink with gloomy 'color'.

At this moment, a buzzing sound came from afar, and Han Li et al. stared in that direction.

Only seen, at the horizon in the direction of the sound, seven or eight giant silkworm-like insects two zhang long appeared, their bodies radiating five-colored 'color' light, flying extremely fast toward them.

They appeared to come with ill intent.

Han Li frowned, but after extending his divine sense, his divine 'color' immediately returned to normal.

These insects looked fearsome, but their aura was not particularly strong, posing no real threat to them. Long Dong and his companions similarly disregarded these insects, preparing to wait until they flew closer, then slay them all with a backhand.

But a startling scene then appeared.

When these insects were still over a hundred zhang away, passing above the giant lizard, the lizard suddenly opened its mouth slightly, as if something flashed and was expelled.

A ferociously approaching giant insect, after a strange flicker, vanished into thin air.

The insect swarm instantly fell into great 'chaos', the remaining few hovering in place, simultaneously emitting sharp, startled cries from their mouths.

Yet this had no effect; the next moment, another giant insect vanished without any sign.

Seeing this, Long Dong and the young 'woman' et al. felt their hearts tremble greatly.

Han Li narrowed his eyes, and instantly a thread of blue light flashed in the depths of his pupils.

At the instant the next giant insect vanished, aided by the Ming Qing Ling Mu divine ability, she finally saw everything clearly.

The so-called disappearance was actually a near-transparent long tongue sprayed from the lizard's mouth, piercing the insect's abdomen at incredible speed, then dragging it into the lizard's mouth below. Only the tongue's ejection speed was so fast as to be unbelievable, causing a fleeting glance to give the illusion of the insect vanishing into thin air.

In the blink of an eye, the remaining insects were each swallowed by the lizard, after which the beast lay prone on the ground, motionless.

But Han Li's gaze toward this beast naturally carried a hint of alarm.

"This might be a mutant ancient beast; otherwise its attack would not be so astonishing. It seems the Spirit Cloud Boat was destroyed by this beast's tongue." Long Dong, having somehow used a secret technique to also see clearly the lizard's tongue attack, took a deep breath and spoke solemnly.

"But we are right here—why didn't this lizard attack us? Instead it swallowed those insects." The white-robed maiden tilted her head, seeming puzzled.

"Who knows? Perhaps this beast considers us too small to notice, or these insects happen to be its favorite food." The young 'woman' replied with a light smile.

The white-robed maiden's face 'color' shifted, as if she felt there might be some truth to this.

"Enough idle talk—everyone probably doesn't want to give up the Zhilong fruit. Since this opportunity has come before us, even if I were alone I would absolutely not relinquish it." The white-browed youth stared at the cluster of berries in the giant grass, his eyes flashing with greedy 'color' as he spoke.

"Those two below are Void Refinement level—Li xiong really has guts." The white-robed maiden giggled lightly.

"Hmph, if it were merely a single Void Refinement existence, I might indeed turn and leave. But with two present, it's hard to say." The white-browed youth showed no anger, instead speaking coldly.

"Oh, Li xiong means..." The maiden immediately understood.

"Exactly! Though this mutant ancient beast is troublesome, the not-yet-adult thousand-eyed giant is also no trifle. When they fight, they will likely both suffer losses, or one die and the other perish. Then we can strike, naturally with some hope." Long Dong chuckled while stroking his palms.

"Wait for them to fight. Who knows how long that'll take—maybe ten days or half a month with no action!" The young 'woman' shook her head.

"That's a problem! We ourselves have important duties. We cannot linger here long." Long Dong's gaze swept over the maiden, then he nodded silently without changing expression.

"Even if matters are urgent, we can still spare this time. This is Dragon Zhil fruit! Delaying a bit for it—what's that?" The white-browed youth insisted, fully postured as if the spirit fruit below must be obtained.

"That's not how to speak! Even if these two Void Refinement beings truly bear heavy injuries, their desperate backlash is not something we can easily withstand. Perhaps some dao friend would fall thereby. In my view, better not to create complications—just continue on our way."

Long Dong, though equally tempted by the Zhilong fruit, compared to another great matter hidden in his heart, considered it nothing, thus unwilling to risk anything, especially after causing some mishap. Hence he forcibly suppressed his other thoughts and spoke thus.

"This has some reason. I've considered it, and I also feel our seizing the treasure is indeed not wise. Don't forget, the giant race dwells in groups; the spirit fruit is mature, yet the giant and this lizard remain deadlocked—perhaps they await reinforcements from other giants. That lizard also did not attack first, suggesting it has other plans. If we wait like this, carelessly, we might instead implicate ourselves." The young 'woman' frowned tightly, weighed it for a while, and also opposed taking action.

"No matter what you say, I will certainly obtain the spirit fruit below." The white-robed maiden, hearing Long Dong and the young 'woman's words, actually moved her red lips and stood with the white-browed youth.

Upon saying this, not only did the young 'woman' and Long Dong startle, but the white-browed youth also felt greatly surprised.

Thus, with two agreeing and two opposing, the deadlock made all four gazes involuntarily fall upon Han Li.

Han Li sighed inwardly, ignored the four gazes, single-handedly 'rubbed' his chin, and began to ponder.

"For such spirit fruit, taking some risks is worthwhile. But as Xiao Xianzi said, we cannot waste too much time here. Even if they have no reinforcements, the spirit fruit might attract other powerful beings. We must act within three days for greater safety." Han Li said this lightly.

The remaining four people couldn't help but stare at each other.

"Acting within three days—this seems impossible." Xiao Hong gazed deeply at Han Li, then slowly shook her head.

The white-browed youth and maiden, though saying nothing, clearly also felt it unlikely.

"Let them fight each other; in a short time it's unlikely. But if we meanwhile devise another method, success is not impossible. For example, lure them away, or provoke them." Han Li chuckled lightly.

"Han xiong means..." Long Dong's divine 'color' shifted, somewhat understanding Han Li's meaning.

"Indeed, doing so would truly avoid waiting too long." The white-browed youth rejoiced.

"Luring them away is not easy. But provoking them to fight immediately is not difficult." The white-robed maiden smiled enchantingly.

"If there truly is no risk, I could agree." The young 'woman' swept her eyes over Han Li's face, then, after some thought, changed her mind.

Long Dong, after pondering for a while, then nodded somewhat reluctantly.

"Well, since several dao friends have decided to act, Long mou cannot remain aloof. But the plan must truly be feasible!"

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