Chapter 318

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Such a group of ferocious and terrifying strange insects.

If ordinary people saw them, they would probably be scared out of their wits.

But the few people present were either Spirit Field Grain Masters, Earth Pulse Abyss Masters, or Earth Pulse Stewards.

As for Xu Zhangqing and Rong Yan, although it was their first time seeing them, they were both at the Foundation Establishment Stage after all.

Therefore, everyone was steady as a rock, not showing the slightest panic.

Reasonably speaking, at this time, a casual strike from either Zhu Fuxian or Shi Yuan could kill all these Spirit Pulse Adult Worms, leaving not even dregs behind.

But it just so happened that these two big shots had absolutely no intention of making a move.

Just as Yang Zhenyue was speculating in his heart whether he should make a move or not.

At this moment, Zhu Fuxian spoke: "Wood Spirit Root cultivators have few combat opportunities. Xiao Xu and Rong Yan, take the Spirit Pulse Adult Worms in front of you to train a bit."

As soon as these words fell, Xu Zhangqing was no longer calm, asking in disbelief: "Me?"

Zhu Fuxian raised an eyebrow: "What, is there a second person surnamed Xu here?"

Xu Zhangqing smiled awkwardly: "Disciple rarely fights, experience isn't too rich, afraid of embarrassing you."

Zhu Fuxian waved his hand: "Already said it's training, and with us holding the fort, what are you afraid of?"

With things said to this extent, Xu Zhangqing knew deep down he couldn't refuse any longer, so he and Rong Yan exchanged a glance, traded a look, and then stepped forward.

Hum~

Buzz buzz~

Sensing someone approaching, these Spirit Pulse Adult Worms rapidly assembled.

The frequency of their wing vibrations suddenly became extremely rapid.

And gathering in groups, they were like a single whole.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing pretended to look very nervous, even taking a step back: "These adult worms feel like they..."

Behind him, Zhu Fuxian's voice rang out: "Spirit Pulse Adult Worms, 30 to 50 per group, their combined attack power is comparable to Qi Refining Early Stage.

And the more numerous they are, the higher the attack power."

Hearing this, Rong Yan didn't have much reaction. As the Eldest Young Master of the Spirit Field's First Family, he possessed numerous life-saving means, especially Spirit Tools.

He circulated the Wood Spirit Power in his Qi Sea, instantly activating a shield, a flying needle, a Spirit Talisman, and a pair of bracelets.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes went straight watching: "Five-Pattern Green Vine Spirit Locking Shield, Four-Pattern Rice Ear Flying Needle, Three-Pattern Spirit Worm Puppet Talisman, Five-Pattern Myriad Phenomena Spirit Rhinoceros Bracelet?"

These Spirit Tools, any single piece's value exceeded two thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Especially the two Five-Pattern Spirit Tools, added together they even exceeded fifteen thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Rong Yan grinned: "No way around it, just have money!"

"You..."

Xu Zhangqing's mouth corners twitched several times, unable to help but sigh: "Having money sure is nice!"

Rong Yan revealed a curious look: "What about yours?"

Xu Zhangqing blinked, then mobilized the Wood Spirit Power in his Qi Sea, activating the two lowest-grade Spirit Tools on his person, the Qingmu Needle and the Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring.

Then he cast the Iron Wood Armor Technique Third Layer, Wood Spirit Entangling Technique Fourth Layer.

Although his whole person was armed up, he formed a stark contrast with Rong Yan beside him; both were clearly Wood Spirit Roots, yet he looked a bit "too miserable to behold".

Abyss Master Shi Yuan seized the opportunity, immediately mocking: "Your family's Spirit Nurturer is just this?"

Zhu Fuxian's face stiffened, but he quickly recovered, saying blandly: "This kid has only joined the Spirit Field Core for five years."

"Only five years?"

Yang Zhenyue at the side was astonished.

Even Abyss Master Shi Yuan felt quite surprised, unable to help but take another look.

In five years, some people only reach Foundation Establishment; this kid not only reached Foundation Establishment, but even became a Spirit Nurturer.

From this it can be seen, his talent in the planting aspect has absolutely reached a certain height.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so valued by that undying old geezer Zhu Fuxian, even personally kept by his side for tempering.

At this moment, a group of Spirit Pulse Adult Worms numbering over thirty swarmed over; their speed was extremely fast, especially in the dim environment, their traces were even harder to capture.

Fortunately, this was a corridor, and it only split into front and back.

With the "buzz buzz buzz" sound drawing closer and closer, Rong Yan reacted first.

His mind moved, and the Four-Pattern Rice Ear Flying Needle shot out first, weaving back and forth through the group of Spirit Pulse Adult Worms at extreme speed.

For a moment, "pu chi" "pu chi" sounds rang out in succession.

But it didn't end there; taking advantage of the adult worms being injured, he immediately threw out the Three-Pattern Spirit Worm Puppet Talisman.

In an instant, a cluster of green light halo lit up in the dim corridor.

The halo was like a dream, like an illusion.

All those enveloped, especially the injured Spirit Pulse Adult Worms, their eyes instantly went dull.

They suddenly began attacking their own kind, looking extremely crazy.

Before long, this group of Spirit Pulse Adult Worms before them had died by more than half.

Only at this time did Xu Zhangqing make a move, tossing out a handful of Life Seeds from the Mu Ling Yin that who knows how long they had been stored; upon landing they instantly transformed into strands of Black Iron Vine.

Lashing at the Spirit Pulse Adult Worms fallen into "civil war" with a flurry of whips, crackling sounds rang out continuously.

With the two of them working together—more accurately, Rong Yan doing his best while Xu Zhangqing slacked off—they quickly killed all of these Spirit Pulse Adult Worms.

"Hah~"

Xu Zhangqing let out a long breath: "Finally done."

Rong Yan looked at him with a speechless expression: "Dare you slack off even more?"

Xu Zhangqing quickly showed an innocent expression: "I didn't fight at all, and I didn't even participate in the Formal Disciple Competition."

Rong Yan stared wide-eyed: "You didn't participate in the Formal Disciple Competition?"

Xu Zhangqing spread his hands: "Have you seen me on the Arena at Zhuqi Peak?"

Rong Yan scratched his head: "It seems... I really haven't."

If that's the case, then this performance can still be considered not bad.

At least he didn't drag others down, and there were no mistakes at all.

Looking at it now, it's just that the damage dealt was a bit lacking.

Afterwards, the two turned to look at the three behind them.

Zhu Fuxian reminded: "The wings of the Spirit Pulse Adult Worm, the scales on the outside—these can all be used as materials for artifact refining or pill refining."

Although the value isn't high, the quantity is large enough to earn money."

These words were obviously directed at Xu Zhangqing, after all, given Rong Yan's wealth, he wouldn't look down on such small trinkets at all.

A casual meal for him costs several dozen to over a hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Xu Zhangqing had originally planned to dissect them, but just as he was about to squat down he suddenly froze, then quickly said: "After we deal with the Nimai Worm Mother, Disciple will come back to collect them."

Good fellow, I almost got tricked!

This is making me fight again.

And making me dissect worm bodies again.

I always feel like Zhu Fuxian is probing or testing something.

Although the other party might not have malice, I still need to hold back a hand.

Seeing him say this, Zhu Fuxian nodded: "Alright, then let's continue deeper."

Next, the group of five explored inward while dealing with the Spirit Pulse Adult Worms blocking the road, and not long after they arrived at the traces left by Abyss Master Shi Yuan and Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue.

On the ground ahead, a crushing band about one zhang wide had been dragged out, the hard rock strata pressed with fine cracks, the surface soil mixed with secreted dark red mucus, forming a clay layer about five cun thick.

On the clay layer were fist-sized foot limb pits, nearly two chi deep, with black-red scale fragments remaining on the pit walls.

On the rock surfaces on both sides of the tracks, shallow traces left by some creature rubbing against them could be seen, embedded within the traces were fine dark red powder, and even more, a pungent fishy smell after the substance corroded!