Chapter 170: The Offshoot of a Fusang Offshoot

Of course, this ambush wasn't without other gains! 【Fusang Tree trunk: a trunk just broken off a Fusang Tree, still faintly active; if the correct planting method is found, perhaps a fresh offshoot of a Fusang offshoot can be obtained.】

This trunk can still be cultivated!

Seeing the information identified by the Eye of Bai Ze, Chen Shicheng was startled, then his heart leapt with joy—he was rich now! During his morning communication with the patrol team, he learned of the Fusang Tree's ability; its leaves are like heavenly treasures, spiritual items that can directly increase Attributes.

The ten most exquisite clusters of leaves are even more wondrous: besides granting even more Attributes, they also add resistance to fire damage, and with frequent use one can even comprehend the innate divine skill "Solar True Fire"! Of course, what he holds is an offshoot of an offshoot, so the effect may be discounted.

But even with the discount, the Attribute‑boosting part will remain; even if only the ten finest leaf clusters take effect, that's still a money‑making route!

One should know that the Fusang Tree is not a spiritual medicine that needs hundreds or thousands of years to mature; it's a spirit wood that grows as you pull it! As for how to cultivate this still‑vibrant branch, that's hardly a problem.

Thinking that he came here for the assigned Task, Chen Shicheng couldn't help a chuckle; if he falls ill he needs monster blood to irrigate, and dying quickly is just as logical.

He may not have many other things, but blood is a matter of having as much as needed—it's a burden on the Tai Sui.

Inside the Storage Bag, the Tai Sui, happily feasting on the three freshly tossed corpses, suddenly shivered, almost making the little beast it had just swallowed come out.

Turning its head to look around, not finding the La Tiao that had been trying to gnaw a few bites, the Tai Sui finally settled down and continued digesting the hard‑won fresh blood meal.

But it didn't get much rest; while it was drowsy, a branch suddenly fell from the sky into the Storage Bag and plunged straight into the soil.

It was a roughly three‑meter‑tall golden‑red trunk, speckled with fire‑red leaves; the very top of the trunk seemed scorching hot, the air visibly warped, and soon the heat spread throughout the Storage Bag, making the shade‑loving Tai Sui uncomfortable.

Nevertheless, curiosity, the victorious instinct, made the Tai Sui endure the blaze and run to the Fusang Tree, circling it in disbelief.

It felt like meeting a relative! Though the Fusang Tree lacks sentience, the spirit emanating from the trunk gave the Tai Sui a sense of familiarity.

Chen Shicheng ignored the Tai Sui and tentatively applied Universal Rainfall to the Fusang Tree several times.

Unfortunately, the usually infallible Healing skill had no effect on the Fusang Tree; aside from making the trunk look a bit more moist, there was no sign of any rooting at all.

Helpless, he painfully took out his gourd and dripped two drops of Ao Blood onto the roots.

The moment Ao Blood hit the roots, the trunk shivered, then a surge of red light erupted; whether the roots actually grew Chen Shicheng couldn't tell, but the leaves all became vigorous, as fresh as when first plucked, the wilted look of earlier gone.

Seeing Ao Blood take effect, Chen Shicheng's eyes lit up and he quickly added another two drops.

But the effect was less obvious than before; aside from a brighter red glow and a higher temperature, nothing else changed. Yet the burgeoning vitality made Chen Shicheng realize that the Fusang trunk had revived and passed the dangerous phase.

Since that was the case, Chen Shicheng didn't waste the precious Ao Blood; he poured all the remaining Tai Sui Blood from the gourd in, and waited for the Fusang Tree to root and sprout.

After completing all this, he hugged the La Tiao, which wanted a share of the Storage Bag, tightly to his chest, and, as before, kept it hidden in the canopy, waiting for the little beasts to walk into the trap. One leads to two; three of those beasts can bring back a branch, so the others can as well.

This is essentially robbing the rich to aid the poor; even if the Huoyao Bu discovered it, they couldn't say anything—it's a perfectly legal loophole!

Unfortunately, heaven does not always grant wishes.

He clutched the La Tiao and waited bitterly all night; by dawn his body was drenched in dew, and the second group of little beasts never returned.

It seems the little beasts also fear the Huoyao Bu; even with burrows to slip in, they haven't launched a large invasion, only a few kittens.

Chen Shicheng waited another half hour on the spot; seeing no activity on the other side of the burrow, he simply patted his rear, left Hui Siye here, and returned to the Huoyao Bu with the La Tiao.

It's just like a job: you must work in front of the superiors.

Chen Shicheng carried the three little‑beast skulls he had set aside last night to the patrol team, explained the situation, but concealed the discovery of the burrow.

He merely said that, to thank the Huoyao Bu for delivering the news and to repay them for the all‑night patrol, he happened upon three sneaky little beasts and captured them outright.

The patrol members, seeing the three skulls and Chen Shicheng's proactive help, escorted him once more to the clan chief's stilted pavilion.

This time, perhaps because the Tai Sui Blood cured the Fusang offshoot's ailment, the chief's attitude was much warmer; he warmly received Chen Shicheng and even pounded his chest, promising to help uncover information about the Grey Immortal Clan.

However, Chen Shicheng's visit wasn't solely for that; after explicitly detailing the little beasts' speed and elusiveness, he cast a pointed glance at the three skulls placed on the ground.

The Fire Crow Clan Chief, also sharp‑witted, immediately grasped his meaning; after all, the patrol team can only serve as a warning, and even if they spot the little beasts they can't retain them, so he didn't mind Chen Shicheng lending a hand.

Thus, not only did he not mention returning the stolen Fusang trunk, he also generously issued a new Task.

【Discovery Task: Eliminate Little Beasts】

【Task Description: Patrol the Fire Crow Division Territory and eliminate all little beasts that appear within the territory; each returned skull earns 10 points, which can be exchanged for Huoyao Bu treasures; the task can be repeated.】

This Task is quite good for Chen Shicheng.

The little beasts' levels vary, allowing him to grind for level‑ups, as well as upgrade La Tiao and Tai Sui, and additionally earn points to exchange for treasures; while waiting for Grey Immortal Clan news, he can fully settle here.

Moreover, thinking of how these little beasts even gnaw the leaves, a bug‑like idea sprang in his mind. After bidding farewell to the Fire Crow Clan Chief, Chen Shicheng returned to the discovered cave entrance, confirmed no patrol members were nearby, and released the Tai Sui.

Before the Tai Sui could adapt to the spatial shift, a blade flash sliced through, and blood with an odd fragrance spilled out again.

(End of Chapter)