Chapter 149: Immature Quasi-Immortal Herbs

Following the route Xiao Wu described, the first thing the Shrek group encountered was not an Immortal Herb, but a Soul Beast suitable for Dai Mubai.

According to the training plan, this soul-hunting mission was supposed to be a joint effort by the Shrek Seven Devils to help Dai Mubai hunt for his Soul Ring.

But the impatient Yu Xiaogang could not wait a single moment longer, as if a second's delay would mean the Immortal Herb would change owners!

In the end, Liu Erlong took action and easily wounded the saber-toothed tiger, allowing Dai Mubai to seize the right moment and deliver the final blow.

Seeing him enter the state of absorbing the Soul Ring, the Shrek group guarded him while also discussing something.

Having walked for so many days without finding any trace of the Immortal Herb, everyone gradually lost confidence in Xiao Wu's guidance, and some even suggested looking elsewhere.

Yet the truth was that Xiao Wu had not been playing games with them; continuing on would indeed lead them to the Immortal Herb.

Of course, she had simply overestimated everyone's travel Speed.

In the past, as a 100,000-year Soul Beast, her massive size meant her perspective while traveling was different from a human's, and her Speed was far greater.

Her previous estimation that they would arrive quickly was based on her original identity.

The longing for the Immortal Herb in his heart made Yu Xiaogang feel restless, and he couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Wu, is your feeling accurate, or have we perhaps gone too far?"

Tang San's gaze also turned toward Xiao Wu; the latter could sometimes be unreliable, but she must absolutely not lie about this.

The Shrek group held high expectations for the Immortal Herb, and if they learned they had been deceived, the backlash would be more than Xiao Wu could bear.

Xiao Wu also had grievances she couldn't voice; who told her to have a dead weight like Yu Xiaogang in the team, causing their forward Speed to be dragged down significantly.

However, to save his face, she could not say that, and could only tactfully state, "I may have misjudged everyone's Speed. The scent of the Immortal Herb is indeed becoming stronger; we should be able to find it soon."

Tang San hurriedly chimed in, "Teacher, this isn't Xiao Wu's fault. It is difficult for people to judge distance by smell. Being able to detect that the scent has become stronger suggests we haven't taken the wrong path."

Flender comforted him, "Xiaogang, every mountain has a path. The Star Dou Great Forest is full of dangers; we cannot focus only on traveling and ignore the risks around us."

"Since Xiao Wu can still smell the scent, the Immortal Herb should be fine for the time being."

He was truly afraid that Yu Xiaogang would charge forward regardless of everything for the sake of the Immortal Herb.

When his own interests were not involved, Yu Xiaogang was a master among masters, appearing exceptionally calm.

But once his own interests were at stake, his mindset was worse than anyone else's.

……

Half a day later, Dai Mubai successfully advanced to Soul Ancestor, and the Shrek Seven Devils welcomed their second Soul Ancestor powerhouse.

Yu Xiaogang did not want to wait a moment longer and dragged everyone to continue their journey.

It must be said, Xiao Wu's 100,000 years of rabbit life experience was not just for show; she firmly remembered every landscape and terrain in the forest.

Two days later, the Shrek group could already sense an unusual fragrance.

Traveling at full speed, one hour later, they arrived at the entrance of a canyon.

Flender, who had the best eyesight, was the first to spot the few Immortal Herbs in the center of the canyon.

"Xiao San, are those Immortal Herbs?"

A stream of purple light flickered in Tang San's eyes, and his pupils immediately turned purple.

Purple Demon Eye.

By employing this Tang Sect secret technique, Tang San's range of vision increased significantly.

But unfortunately, without the enhancement of Wangchuan Qiushui Dew, his spiritual power had not been boosted, and his vision was not yet enough to see the detailed appearance of the Immortal Herbs, only their general outlines.

"They look like Immortal Herbs; we need to get closer to distinguish them carefully."

The cautious Flender did not act rashly, "This is already deep in the mixed zone; there may be powerful Soul Beasts nearby. Everyone, be careful."

Looking at Yu Xiaogang's eager mood, Liu Erlong said with dissatisfaction, "Old Flender, what else is there to wait for? The three of us are gathered here; we don't fear most Soul Beasts!"

After speaking, she pulled Yu Xiaogang and prepared to walk inside.

Among the Shrek Seven Devils, except for the relatively rational Tang San, the others had long been blinded by the Immortal Herbs.

Ignoring Flender's obstruction, they followed one after another behind Liu Erlong.

Tang San said helplessly, "Dean, please pay attention to the perimeter; in this situation, there is no way to stop everyone."

……

Entering the canyon, the interior was surprisingly quiet; apart from the sound of the wind, there wasn't even a bird's call.

Flender guessed that this might be the territory of some powerful Soul Beast, but given the current situation, he could only pray that the "owner" of this place was out hunting and would not return in the short term.

Within the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the group had arrived before the Immortal Herbs.

These were four Immortal Herbs of different shapes and colors; judging by their growth, they had only just entered the growth stage, and it would be a long time before they matured.

Tang San said with slight regret, "What a pity, these three can only be considered Quasi-Immortal Herbs; only after they mature will they be true Immortal Herbs!"

Ma Hongjun asked eagerly, "Third Brother, is there a Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower here?"

Tang San shook his head with a bitter smile.

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was an existence of extremely high quality among Immortal Herbs, and these four were clearly just ordinary, immature Immortal Herbs.

But the current situation was that they could not afford to wait.

The Spirit Master Tournament was about to begin; if they didn't improve their strength in time, everything would be empty talk.

Flender urged, "Harvest them all first, we'll talk when we get back."

Although everyone was anxious, they did not know the characteristics of the Immortal Herbs and feared that acting rashly would damage them.

They had no choice but to be patient and watch as Tang San took out metal and jade tools from his Soul Guidance Device.

At this moment, the group did not realize that there were eight people who wanted to consume the Immortal Herbs, while there were only four herbs here; how to distribute them was a big problem.

Tang San bent down and picked up a small shovel in his hand, intending to dig up the Immortal Herbs in their entirety.

Suddenly, the moment he shoveled, a crisp clinking sound was heard.

Tang San was greatly alarmed and hurriedly brushed away the soil, only to see several eggs the size of a face lying quietly underneath.

"Everyone, be careful, this is a hatching ground for Soul Beasts."

Xiao Wu knew that by placing eggs next to Immortal Herbs, the hatchlings would absorb the spiritual energy of the herbs, and when the day of hatching arrived, it was possible for benign mutations to occur, causing an increase in bloodline strength.

A Soul Beast with this kind of concept must have a cultivation of at least thirty thousand years!

I wonder if there is a sensing device unique to Soul Beasts beside this egg.

When Tang San touched the egg, two Soul Beasts with cultivations as high as forty thousand and fifty thousand years respectively were rushing toward the canyon.

In no time at all, the wind and clouds over the canyon shifted, and two Hanpas Giant Eagles were hovering above the mountain peak, glaring at them with rage.

"A fifty-thousand-year Soul Beast!"

Yu Xiaogang's pupils constricted, and his body stiffened in place subconsciously.

A fifty-thousand-year Soul Beast is equivalent to a Spirit Douluo powerhouse, and there are two of them; relying on Liu Erlong and Flender, they can only resist for a short time.

But as time passes, the commotion of the battle will attract more and more Soul Beasts, and the Shrek group, trapped in the canyon, will likely be unable to escape the fate of being killed.

"Xiaogang, don't forget that we are the Golden Iron Triangle!" Flender reminded him loudly.

Yu Xiaogang finally snapped back to his senses!

That's right, it is no longer a few years ago; the three of them gathered together, and they have a trump card.

(End of this chapter)