Chapter 60

Lv Fang leaned in to observe the scorpion; its entire body was ice-blue, and the pincers at the tips of its chelicerae resembled a pair of scissors. Its carapace was densely covered in granular, protruding spikes, and its tail was hook-shaped with a brilliant blue hue.

Strange beasts are different from demons.

Their intelligence is limited.

Except for a few individual cases, they almost all follow the instincts of wild beasts, are extremely difficult to educate or enlighten, and generally live in extremely dangerous and inaccessible places.

Special regions gave birth to various strange beasts, and it is precisely because of these extreme environmental factors that their strength was forged.

"How strong is it?"

Lv Fang asked.

Wang Teng's face was still glowing green; half of his face was frozen stiff, while the other half was wrinkled together, and he said indistinctly:

"It is slightly stronger than an ordinary Seventh-Rank Scholar. The main thing is that its carapace is too hard; I used a war poem to condense a great hammer and struck it with all my might several times before I caused it any damage."

"The force of its front pincers is immense; it can crush stones into powder. One can imagine what it would be like if it clamped onto a person's flesh and bone."

"The most difficult thing to deal with is its scorpion tail venom. I was stung once; at first, my whole body felt a bit numb, and it wasn't very obvious."

"Now, even after taking an antidote pill, half of my body is stiff. I'm afraid it won't recover for quite a while."

He Zixuan joked: "Wang Teng, don't you brag whenever you drink that in the Scholar Realm, no one's physique can compare to yours? You can't even withstand a little scorpion venom?"

Wang Teng rolled his eyes. "You'll know why once you get stung by this scorpion. Can the toxins of these strange beasts be the same? Lord Wenguan, please trouble yourself to give me another antidote pill; it's too unbearable."

Lv Fang nodded, took a porcelain bottle of antidote pills from his storage bag, and tossed it over. Who would have thought that Wang Teng's hand was so stiff that he failed to catch it; one can imagine the potency of the scorpion tail venom.

Seeing the bubble disappear again.

Lv Fang pondered for a moment and said: "Everyone, when entering the bubbles again, you must be doubly careful. This time it was an ice-blue venomous scorpion strange beast; next time, who knows what dangerous thing it will be."

The talented lady Tao Yidie covered her mouth and laughed: "Next time we find a bubble, I suggest that those with strong cultivation enter first. That way, even if we encounter a powerful strange beast, there won't be too much danger."

Having Wang Teng's cautionary tale as a precedent, everyone nodded in agreement.

Half a teacup's time later.

They found another bubble that was clearly larger. Compared to the transparent ones from before, this bubble was semi-transparent, as if the surface had been plated with white frost.

Everyone looked at each other, and none had the desire to go in first.

"I'll go." Lv Fang summoned his Profound Armor to attach to his body, followed by Yan Chixia, walked up close, and reached out to touch the bubble.

In an instant, a huge suction force pulled him straight inside.

This was an area of scattered stones, estimated to be the size of three martial arts arenas. A small bubble was deeply embedded in the ground, and the exposed semi-circular bubble was empty inside.

"Is the strange plant underground?"

Lv Fang circled the small bubble, reached in, grabbed a handful of pebbles, and confirmed they were all ordinary stones.

A thought!

The Fluorescent Moon Sword stabbed straight down, rotating like an electric drill to dig into the ground.

He had dug a pit half a person's height deep without seeing any strange plants, just when he was about to give up.

Ding!

A sound of metal striking stone rang out.

Lv Fang put away the Fluorescent Moon Sword and discovered that in the deep pit, there was a piece of Yellow Gangshi the size of a millstone; this was an excellent material for Second-Rank weapon refining.

To think there was such a large piece!

He put the Yellow Gangshi into his storage bag. Seeing the small bubble shatter, he looked around casually and found nothing special, so he walked out of the bubble.

"Lord Wenguan, what was inside?" Everyone's eyes turned to Lv Fang.

Lv Fang did not hide it and took out the Yellow Gangshi. Exclamations and sounds of envy immediately arose all around.

Compared to First-Rank materials, Second-Rank materials are relatively rare. Selling such a large piece for silver would also yield a huge profit.

Just like that, they changed locations over a dozen times. Most people had a bountiful harvest and had also figured out some of the ropes.

For example, the heavenly treasures inside the bubbles, according to current statistics, consist of strange plants, strange beasts, and rare minerals.

The size and color of the bubbles, arranged by difficulty, rarity, and danger, are transparent, semi-transparent, and white.

Generally, when entering a white bubble, it is most dangerous if you encounter a strange beast.

By touching the bubble again in time, one can immediately come out to avoid risks. As long as one is slightly careful, there is basically no danger to life.

He Zixuan had just obtained a Second-Rank Flame Grass and was so happy he couldn't close his mouth:

"This is truly a place of good geomancy. Ancient traces have turned into ten thousand streams of light flying everywhere. Us acting together like this is a bit of a waste of time; it would be better for everyone to split up and seek their own opportunities."

"If you encounter trouble, you can use sound-transmission talismans to contact each other. If there is a strange beast in a bubble in any location, we can also exchange information."

"What do you all think?"

Lv Fang smiled and nodded. A group of people waiting for one person is indeed inefficient. The danger inside the bubbles does exist, but it can be avoided.

It is impossible for the demons and barbarians to be so cunning as to come to the human race's ancient region to launch a sneak attack. Even if the suppression here is small, they probably won't come for quite a while.

There is a great possibility that the demons and barbarians are also exploring the bubbles in their own regions.

"I raise both hands in favor!"

The scorpion venom in Wang Teng had been completely neutralized. He raised both hands like a clown, his face full of anticipation for what was to come.

"In favor!"

"I'm in favor too!"

"Everyone, keep in touch via sound-transmission talismans."

Everyone looked eager to try.

Lv Fang made the final decision: "Since everyone has no objections, then it is decided. In ten days, everyone can gather at the north side, a hundred kilometers ahead, to prevent the demons and barbarians from launching a sneak attack."

"Lord Wenguan, see you in ten days."

Wang Teng was the first to speed away.

Everyone bid farewell and flew off in various directions. Even Xue Luo Sha and Shui Yao left together. In the human race's ancient region, they were subject to some restrictions, but it did not affect them too much.

"You're not leaving?"

Lv Fang looked at the only remaining He Zixuan.

He Zixuan had a bitter face and said: "I forgot you don't have a sound-transmission talisman on you. Otherwise, I would have gone with you."

Lv Fang smiled and shook his head: "No need. This region is not small, but it's not that big either. There are people everywhere. If I want to find you, it won't be a difficult task. You can go seek your opportunities with peace of mind."

He Zixuan thought about it, and since that was indeed the case, he found a direction and left.

Lv Fang took flight almost at the same time, heading toward a more distant place. Being alone was much freer; he didn't need to consider the feelings of others when doing anything.

He was not in a hurry to enter the nearby transparent bubbles, but intended to rely on his speed to quickly search for larger bubbles.

Bubbles formed from ancient traces?

Interesting. I wonder if there will be ancient divine abilities inside?