Chapter 285: Longevity: My Steady Farming Cultivation — Chapter 285: Spirit Beast Valley

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing's pupils contracted, his Adam's apple rolling up and down with difficulty.

Only to see that the Ice Soul Pearl's original position had now been replaced by a cluster of bizarre existence.

It resembled a curled embryo, condensed from ice crystals, its entire body emitting a faint blue cold light, its surface covered with fine cracks, each crack seeping out threads of cold Qi.

If examined closely, one would discover a layer of semi-transparent membrane attached on the outside, like frozen amniotic fluid, condensed with tiny ice crystals.

Through this membrane, a vague humanoid contour could be seen inside.

Furthermore, this embryo-shaped thing was actually trembling slightly, each rise and fall accompanied by the spread of bone-piercing chill, causing the surrounding air to rapidly condense into frost.

"The Cold White Cabbage couldn't possibly mutate for no reason!"

"There must be some reason inside this!"

"Now, how should this thing be dealt with?!"

Looking at the thing before him, Xu Zhangqing was stumped for the first time.

This appears to be a mutated spirit plant, yet it feels like something is off.

Whether the books he had read, or the Spirit Plant Forbidden Record, none seemed to have similar records.

This thing is absolutely not simple, after all it's alive, and still moving.

Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath: "If I leave it be without care, who knows what it will turn into; if it affects the Spirit Fields outside, that would be bad.

But……"

But he now seriously suspected.

The Cold White Cabbage's mutation had a great deal to do with this Black Soil underfoot.

He had already suspected this Stone Mountain before; now it was deepened even further.

Yet after thinking back and forth, Xu Zhangqing turned and left.

It wasn't giving up, but waiting until he learned any Earth Attribute Technique before returning.

After all, Wood Spirit Power cannot control this mutated spirit plant, or rather "Cradle Ice Embryo".

Fire Spirit Power can indeed cause damage, even melt it directly.

But this is only a last resort, or the most helpless method.

Destroying it before thoroughly understanding it, he felt somewhat reluctant after all.

Therefore the best method is to wait until he can freely control soil and Earth Qi, then return and transplant it into his Personal Space.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing emerged from inside, then used large stones to block the entrance again.

Only this time, his gaze toward the entire Stone Mountain had become vigilant.

Down there is absolutely not just Black Soil; there must be something else.

It's just that neither Wood Spirit Root nor Fire Spirit Root are very suitable.

After learning an Earth Attribute Technique, he would investigate thoroughly.

Immediately, Xu Zhangqing turned and walked toward the Stone House.

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In a flash, it was the next morning.

Because he had agreed with Hu Bugui to help Wangwang find a mate, he got up very early.

After finishing daily chores and making breakfast, Xu Zhangqing immediately took out a Spirit Beast Ring.

Speaking of which, Hu Bugui gave several of these things.

And without exception, all were related to the Pearl Chicken.

Though the space inside is narrow, fitting a Dog is absolutely no problem.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing waved at Wangwang on the other side: "Kiss kiss kiss……"

Seeing this, Dog immediately climbed up from the ground, then grinned and approached step by step.

When it arrived close, it yawned on one hand and stretched lazily on the other.

Xu Zhangqing cupped the "tiger-headed" dog head, rubbed it a few times, and laughed: "Go, today is an extremely important day for you."

Then, he used the Spirit Beast Ring to collect Wangwang inside, then summoned the Big Leaf Grass, his whole person rapidly rising into the air, flying swiftly toward Spirit Beast Valley.

Speaking of it, this is still the first time going; before he only passed by.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing arrived at the familiar fork; walking straight on the right leads to Hongfeng Valley Market, while the left is the entrance to Spirit Beast Valley.

As far as the eye could see, a very lush forest, many birds visible.

Because he hadn't arrived yet, he didn't contact Hu Bugui, but continued forward.

After a short while, the whole person passed through this forest from high above.

Then the terrain suddenly opened up, a vast grassland appearing before his eyes.

Among the emerald grass leaves were dotted wildflowers of various colors, quite giving the feeling of arriving at a Flower Sea.

The Big Leaf Grass swept past, stirring gusts of strong wind, blowing the grass waves surging, and startling a flock of spirit beasts resembling butterflies.

Their wings transparent as crystal, flapping with crisp jingling sounds.

Straight ahead was a stream, the water clear to the bottom, the bottom paved with colorful pebbles, the water surface reflecting blue sky and white clouds.

Nearby stayed a group of never-before-seen spirit beasts; their figures slender, deer antlers lustrous like jade, antler tips wreathed in a green light halo, currently lowering their heads to drink water.

After noticing someone approaching, his first reaction was not to escape, but to look around curiously.

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Truly a spirit beast of Ling Beast Valley—if this were the Black Forest, I would have been attacked long ago; those demons really dare to strike."

He continued deeper along the stream.

Along the way, he saw many spirit beasts.

Several Cloud Treading Ferrets were chasing the Crystal Butterflies that had just been startled; their fur was like flowing black silk, and faint clouds rose wherever their four paws stepped.

At first glance, they seemed to be flying briefly.

A hundred zhang away was a Xuan Ice Fox, entirely silver-white, with ice crystals condensing on every hair.

Its gaze was wise, as if waiting for an opportunity.

In the high sky, there were also various flying spirit beasts.

Such as White Cranes and flying eagles.

But what attracted Xu Zhangqing most was a Thunder Eagle.

Its wingspan exceeded ten zhang, its feathers flickered with purple thunder light, and its sharp beak and claws both contained the power of thunder.

Wherever it passed, fierce winds swept wildly and electricity surged violently, emanating terrifying power.

Xu Zhangqing exclaimed: "If I rode this kind of spirit beast out, how cool that would be."

One word, I really do want one.

It's just that ordinary people can't tame a spirit beast of this level or ability.

At least one must be at the Golden Core Stage to be qualified to stand on it.

It seems the Ling Beast Valley I once understood and the Ling Beast Valley I see now are completely different.

Further ahead are various strangely shaped nests and houses.

Many Formal Disciples of Ling Beast Valley can already be seen.

These people, when they go out, basically have a spirit beast closely following beside them.

Some are especially exaggerated, actually leading a large Black Scale Crocodile.

Not to mention wolves, bears, and the like—in short, the types are especially rich.

Seeing that it was about enough, Xu Zhangqing chose a very obvious spot, then took out Hu Bugui's Communication Talisman and injected a wisp of Wood Spirit Power into it.

"Hello?"

"Lao Hu, I've arrived!"

"Where are you?"

"Behind me is a tree, several tens of meters tall, entirely green, with no branches visible."

"The thing behind you... is not a tree!"

"Ah?"

"That is a Pillar Python in a resting state; be careful, and absolutely do not wake it!"

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing silently drew back his outstretched right hand, bit by bit!