Chapter 440: Found the Ice Silkworm Grass, crisscrossing

Seeing the withered branch in Su Hang’s hand, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo blinked her bright eyes. "Brother Su, you... you actually managed to get the Soul-Wither Tree?"

Su Hang nodded with a smile. The Soul-Wither Tree was indeed a decent spiritual item. Compared to the Ice Silkworm Grass, its value was much higher; after all, this was a main ingredient for making pills.

"Miss Zhou Zhiruo!"

At this moment, two figures flew over from the distance and landed in front of Su Hang and Zhou Zhou Zhiruo.

Su Hang recognized these two; they were people from the Ming Sect. Zhang Zhang Wuji had also arrived here in time. He looked at Su Hang with eyes full of respect.

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo smiled and greeted them. "Young Master Zhang!" ===== CHAPTER 855 =====

"I wouldn't dare. I wonder if Sect Leader Zhang has found the Ice Silkworm Grass?" Su Hang smiled and cupped his hands.

Zhang Zhang Wuji nodded with a smile and pointed to the Soul-Wither Tree in the distance. "I have not failed the mission. The Ice Silkworm Grass is under its canopy. I found an ice-jade box containing it."

"Oh?"

Su Hang raised his brows. Seeing Zhang Zhang Wuji holding an ice-carved jade box, it was clearly the Ice Silkworm Grass that Zhou Zhou Zhiruo had requested.

"Miss Zhou Zhiruo, let’s quickly retrieve the Ice Silkworm Grass; there is hope for curing your father!" Zhang Zhang Wuji urged impatiently.

"Brother Su, let's go!" Zhou Zhou Zhiruo said excitedly.

Su Hang nodded, and the group returned together to the Ming Sect, arriving under the Soul-Wither Tree.

The Soul-Wither Tree was several hundred feet tall, with lush foliage and branches crisscrossing like sword blades.

Su Hang took a deep breath, kicked off with both legs, soared into the air, and slammed a punch into the Soul-Wither Tree.

A dull thud exploded at the top of the Soul-Wither Tree. Su Hang’s punch unleashed a powerful force, instantly shattering the branches. The Soul-Wither Tree collapsed with a roar, its canopy crashing to the ground with a loud bang.

"Ah?"

Su Hang’s astonishing attack immediately terrified the three female disciples nearby, who covered their mouths and gasped in disbelief. It was simply incredible that Su Hang had destroyed a giant tree seventy or eighty meters tall in a single move.

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo’s small mouth was even shaped into an 'O', staring blankly at Su Hang, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Alright, don't just stand there blankly; quickly retrieve the Ice Silkworm Grass."

Seeing Zhou Zhou Zhiruo frozen there, not moving, Su Hang reminded her.

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo playfully stuck out her tongue, only then remembering the Ice Silkworm Grass, and hurriedly took it out.

This was a purple flower, its petals crystal clear as if carved from jade, with a fragrant scent that was refreshing and soothing.

"It really is the Ice Silkworm Grass." Zhou Zhou Zhiruo was overjoyed and carefully placed it in the bamboo basket.

"Miss Zhou Zhiruo, is this Soul-Wither wood enough? If it's still not quite right, I can continue to look for you," Su Hang asked.

"Hmm, it should be enough." Zhou Zhou Zhiruo nodded. The growth environment for this Soul-Wither wood was harsh; the entire Zhou family might not even have this item.

Su Hang nodded and said, "If you don't mind, Miss, I am willing to share the Ice Silkworm Grass with you."

"This... this wouldn't be appropriate, would it?" Hearing Su Hang’s words, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo was slightly startled.

Su Hang waved his hand. "Since I promised you, Miss, I naturally cannot break my word. This Ice Silkworm Grass doesn't have many uses for me. If you can help me break through the innate bottleneck, that would be a meritorious deed."

"Brother Su, you..." Zhou Zhou Zhiruo nodded gratefully, then shook her head again. "But you risked your life to come to the wilderness for me; you have already done your utmost. How can I take what you love?" ===== CHAPTER 856 =====

"It was just a small effort." Su Hang smiled slightly.

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo bit her lip. "Since that is the case, Brother Su, I will accept it."

"Young Master Su, your great kindness is something Zhou Zhiruo will never forget." Zhou Zhou Zhiruo bowed solemnly to Su Hang, then turned to the four female disciples and ordered, "You few, transport the Soul-Wither wood down the mountain and send it to the sect."

"As you command."

The four responded and quickly lifted the Soul-Wither wood, heading toward the mountain gate. Before leaving, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but glance at Su Hang again, her expression somewhat complicated.

"Brother Su, thank you." After the Soul-Wither wood was taken away, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo turned back to look at Su Hang, her cheeks slightly red.

Su Hang smiled faintly. "Miss Zhou Zhiruo, we are just passing acquaintances; there is no need for thanks. Besides, I only did what I could."

"Brother Su, what was the martial art you just used?" Zhou Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but ask.

Su Hang nodded slightly. "The Six Meridian Divine Sword."

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo’s eyes lit up, showing some surprise. "So Brother Su is a master of the Six Meridian Divine Sword. My apologies; no wonder you could shatter the Soul-Wither wood with one punch. That is a thousand-year-old demon tree; ordinary martial masters can barely shake it at all, yet you, Brother Su, could withstand it with your mortal body!"

"Haha, just luck." Su Hang smiled modestly.

"Brother Su, you don't need to be so modest." Zhou Zhou Zhiruo smiled. "If I hadn't met you today, Brother Su, I would probably have been killed by the Demonic Sect people long ago."

Su Hang sighed slightly. "The Demonic Sect has mobilized their entire force this time; they are likely preparing for a major purge of Mount Mount Emei. I advise you, Miss, to avoid the brunt of it for now."

"Avoid it?"

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo frowned. Her father was critically ill in bed; how could she hide in peace?

Su Hang said, "Miss, forgive my bluntness, but although the Mount Emei Sect has a deep foundation, the Demonic Sect is not just a name. In terms of strength alone, they may not be inferior to Mount Emei. Now that a war between righteousness and evil is imminent, if they seize the opportunity, they will surely cause fatal damage to Mount Emei. Where will you go then, Miss?"

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo fell silent upon hearing this. How could she not know the situation Su Hang described? The current Mount Emei was in a precarious state; if the Demonic Sect took advantage of the situation, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Zhou Zhiruo, listen to Brother Su and avoid the limelight for now. Wait until the Mount Emei Sect recovers before making a comeback..." Zhang Xiaoling, who was nearby, held Zhou Zhou Zhiruo’s arm and persuaded her. In her view, Su Hang was a savior sent from heaven; since Su Hang had said so, she certainly agreed.

Zhou Zhou Zhiruo bit her lip and, in the end, could not resist the persuasion of her sisters. She nodded. "Then, Brother Su, Zhou Zhiruo bids you farewell."

After speaking, she cupped her fists to Su Hang along with her sisters, and the group of five hurried down the mountain.

"Young Master, what should we do now?"

Watching Zhou Zhou Zhiruo and the others leave, Zhang Zhang Wuji turned to look at Su Hang.

Su Hang touched the tip of his nose. "What else can we do? Of course, we run away."

Su Hang thought to himself that he was still on Mount Mount Emei. If the Demonic Sect discovered him, it would inevitably lead to another entanglement. The strength of that guy really made Su Hang feel wary.

"Then, Young Master, your injuries..." Zhang Zhang Wuji said with concern.

Su Hang smiled. "Don't worry, mere injuries are nothing."

Zhang Zhang Wuji frowned but said nothing.

"Let's go, let's slip away while it's dark." ===== CHAPTER 857 =====