Although killing was not allowed during the trial, it was allowed to snatch herbs from each other. This reflected the difficulty of the trial.
Just as Xiao Ran and Meng Tong had said, if the three of them fought on their own, then no matter how many medicinal herbs they found and how many points they earned, it would all be in vain. In the end, Meng Tong and the others would benefit from it. As such, not only would they end up with nothing, it would also be equivalent to giving resources to their enemy, Meng Tong. It would indirectly increase the difficulty for Lin Yi to obtain victory.
This was a huge problem!
Lin Yi thought for a moment and took out a map of the back mountain's periphery that was specially prepared for every rookie. After studying it, he pointed at the intersection of two streams and said, "Then let's do it this way. We will act separately for the first two days, but two days later at noon, we will gather at the mouth of the Three Streams and return together. Time is of the essence, so don't push it around with me. Let's do it this way. "
Acting separately for the first two days allowed them to search for herbs to obtain points. Furthermore, it was relatively safer.
This was because even if Meng Tong and company wanted to deal with them, they would not choose to do so early. After all, they could not kill. Even if they joined forces to beat up Xiao Ran and company, they would not gain any substantial benefits. If they wanted to take action, they would definitely do it at the end of the return journey. This way, it would be more convenient to snatch the fruits of their labor and maximize the benefits.
As for the gathering two days later, the trio had Lin Yi presiding over it. Even if Meng Tong and company had the numerical advantage, they might not be able to gain the upper hand. When the time came, it was hard to say who would be the one to defeat who!
Since Lin Yi had already put it this way, Xiao Ran and Qiao Hongcai naturally would not reject it. They could only nod in agreement. After all, Lin Yi's plan was not only more scientific and reasonable, it was also more beneficial to the two of them.
Seeing that the three of them had agreed on a plan, Senior Brother Bitter felt that it was still a little risky. However, when he thought about it, as a cultivator, how could he not take any risks from beginning to end? The risks were always proportional to the benefits. This was something that could not be helped.
"Alright then. In short, the three of you must be extremely careful. Don't be careless. Your enemies aren't just the other rookies. Don't forget that the back mountain is the source of the danger!" exhorted the bitter Senior Brother.
Lin Yi and company nodded. After everything was prepared, they went with the other rookies to the trial's starting point on the square in the back mountain.
At this moment, there were a dozen or so massive flying spirit beasts waiting at the starting point. This was the standard equipment of the Back Mountain Hall. After all, their area of protection was the entire back mountain. Normally, they would have to rely on flying spirit beasts for everything. If they were to walk on foot, who knew how long it would take them to reach the scene of the incident?
So it was a random drop method!
When Lin Yi saw these flying spirit beasts, he finally came to a realization. Previously, when he heard the rules of the trial, he was still wondering how the newcomers would be sent to the outer area of the back mountain. He thought that there would be some sort of teleportation array or something, but it turned out that they would be airdropped by flying spirit beasts!
After all the rookies stood on the flying spirit beasts, more than ten flying spirit beasts took off at the same time. The scene was spectacular, causing the rookies to exclaim.
Then. These flying spirit beasts, under the guidance of the Back Mountain Hall's experts, were split into three batches. They sent the rookies from the three pavilions to their respective trial zones.
From the direction, they were going in complete opposite directions. This prevented the possibility of the rookies from crossing paths with each other to the greatest extent. Even if they wanted to, they would not be able to bump into each other.
After flying for about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the rookies standing on the flying spirit beasts were instructed by the Back Mountain Hall's experts. One by one, they were randomly dropped.
Lin Yi roughly estimated that the starting drop point for two rookies was at least tens of miles away from each other. Such a journey would take a long time even if it was a flat road. Not to mention in the vast forest where it was difficult to move an inch.
From the looks of it, even if the rookies had plans to meet up and work together, it would be difficult for them to meet each other within a day. Generally speaking, it would be pretty good if they could gather after two days.
Such a rule clearly had a special purpose. Although the rookie trial encouraged competition, it did not wish to see vicious competition between the rookies.
If the rookies were to be gathered together from the beginning, it would eventually result in a chaotic battle. No one would put in the effort to search for herbs, and instead, they would place their hopes on snatching the fruits of others' labor.
This clearly did not match the original intention of the three pavilions to let the rookies gather herbs as a strategic reserve. And now that they were separated from each other, at least for the first two days, the rookies would not be focused on killing each other. Instead, they would shift their attention to searching for herbs. As for the competition, that would be two days later.
When both sides had enough points, the competition would become more intense, wouldn't it?
After seeing through the intentions of the trial organizer, Lin Yi could not help but smile. However, this was just right. At least for the first two days, there would not be any blind people obstructing him!
The only problem left was whether or not he could find the Heart Devouring Exquisite Grass. Although Senior Brother Ku Bi had mentioned that there was a Heart Devouring Exquisite Grass in the back mountain, the back mountain was huge. It was unknown if he could find it in the short span of three days. Furthermore, even if it existed, it might not be in the periphery. If it was only in the inner periphery of the back mountain or even deeper, it would be a pain in the ass.
I hope the situation won't be too bad! Lin Yi prayed secretly. Then, he jumped down from the back of the flying spirit beast under the signal of the experts in the back mountain hall.
For the convenience of the rookies, the flying spirit beast did not fly high, and one could reach the highest canopy by reaching out. After Lin Yi flipped over, he was in such an impenetrable canopy.
Whoosh!
After getting down from the back of the flying spirit beast, before he stood still, Lin Yi immediately felt a murderous intent coming from behind. At the same time, he also received a warning from the jade pendant. He did not have time to look back and immediately activated the Butterfly Subtle Steps. That was how he managed to dodge the sneak attack.
Just as Lin Yi dodged, a crudely made but unusually sharp wooden spear whizzed past the corner of his clothes and finally penetrated the trunk of the giant tree.
Lin Yi turned around and saw an ape-type spirit beast standing on a tree branch about five or six meters away from him. It had black fur all over its back, and its body wasn't particularly muscular, but the hostility in its scarlet eyes was enough to send shivers down one's spine.
The black ape roared at Lin Yi through the air, then it suddenly flew towards him. Its speed and agility really surprised Lin Yi.
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