This battle between humans and plants lasted for a long time. It was far beyond the expectations of the various sects in the underground world. They did not expect the reproduction ability of these plants to be so strong. They had just cleared out the Water Ghost Lake, and not long after, a bunch of them grew there again. Then, these plants appeared in other places one after another.
Zhao Hai only intended to use this plant once, so he didn't even give it a name. However, this plant that Zhao Hai didn't care about was a headache for the underground world's Ghost Cultivators. The people of the underground world even gave this plant a name, Star Grass. It meant that a single spark could set a prairie ablaze. Although the name sounded elegant, all the Ghost Cultivators would gnash their teeth in hatred when they heard this name.
Now, the Devil Gang wasn't as relaxed as before. This was because Star Grass had appeared in the waters near the Devil City. For the Devil Gang, this wasn't a good thing.
It has been more than two months since the Water Ghost Gang was destroyed. In these two months, the people of the underground world had been dealing with Star Grass. They also understood some of the characteristics of Star Grass.
Star Grass grew in water and reproduced very quickly. In about a week, Star Grass would grow from a seed into a stalk of grass. Moreover, each stalk of Star Grass could release a large number of seeds. Most importantly, these seeds were very small. Sometimes, you wouldn't even notice them.
Once Star Grass appeared in a place, it would be very difficult to extinguish it. They could only restrict the growth of Star Grass to a certain extent. This was the best plan that the underground world could come up with.
Originally, there was no star grass in the vicinity of the Devil Gang, but it was unknown when the star grass had spread to the vicinity of the Devil Gang. Although there was no star grass in the river next to the Devil Gang, it still made the Devil Gang feel a sense of crisis.
Star Grass was also good for ghost cultivators. Star Grass contained a certain amount of light energy, and this energy could be used to treat illnesses. If a sect in the True Spiritual Realm were to get their hands on Star Grass, then they would be very happy. This was because Star Grass was a top-notch medicine.
However, the bad thing about ghost cultivators was that the cultivation methods they practiced were all of the Yin attribute, which happened to counter the Star Grass. In other words, if ghost cultivators wanted to cultivate in a place where Star Grass grew, it would be twice the effort for half the result. This was something that ghost cultivators could not accept.
There were plenty of healing herbs in the world, but there weren't many places where they could cultivate at ease. If their cultivation slowed down because of the Star Grass, they wouldn't be willing to do so even if they were beaten to death. After all, cultivators were mainly focused on cultivation.
Zhao Hai didn't think that Star Grass would have this kind of ability. It was just a grass that was synthesized by the Space, but it actually brought about such a big change to the Underworld. This was something that Zhao Hai didn't expect when he placed the Star Grass in the Underworld.
At the same time, Zhao Hai's understanding of the Space deepened. Although the Space didn't help Zhao Hai as much as before, this wasn't actually the case. The Space was helping him all the time. And just like the Star Grass, it looked very ordinary, but as long as you use it in the right place, it would have an unexpected effect.
While the Underworld was surging like a storm, the Surface was very quiet. Almost nobody knew that Zhao Hai was dealing with ghost cultivators in the Underworld. People were still living their own lives.
Laura and the others now liked living in Coiling Dragon City more and more. In Coiling Dragon City, they could boldly come in contact with women and chat with them. This kind of ordinary life was something that Laura and the others hadn't experienced for a long time.
On the other hand, the people of Coiling Dragon City were very respectful towards Laura and the others. This was because Laura and the others were teaching their children martial arts. Moreover, Laura and the others were very good at it. This was the main reason why the people of Coiling Dragon City respected them.
Zhao Hai would still visit Coiling Dragon City every once in a while. Sometimes, he would stay in Coiling Dragon City for a few days. Although a lot of people in the Long Family didn't know what Zhao Hai was doing, they didn't ask. This was because Long Dingtian already told them not to meddle with Zhao Hai's affairs.
Although a lot of people in the Long Family didn't understand Long Dingtian's decision, they didn't dare to say anything. Long Dingtian's status in the Long Family was very high, so they didn't dare question his decision. Only a few people in the Long Family knew what Zhao Hai was doing.
Naturally, during this time, Zhao Hai also returned to the Tyrant's Blade Sect and told the Yin-yang Elders about the Water Ghost Gang's destruction. When the Yin-yang Elders heard this news, they couldn't help but look at each other in dismay. They didn't know what to say.
However, Zhao Hai still spent most of his time in the Underworld. He was now a disciple with real power in the Devil Gang. Everyone knew that the Devil Gang's leader liked him very much. Even Shen Yue was very fond of him. From time to time, the two of them would get together and drink a few cups of wine.
This kind of treatment made the Devil Gang's cultivators envious to death. They were really envious of Zhao Hai. Being able to sit and drink with Shen Yue, the number of people in the Devil Gang could be counted with one's fingers. And Zhao Hai was one of them. How could these people not be envious?
After more than two months of effort, the various sects in the Underworld finally controlled the Star Grass. Of course, it was only controlled now. It was impossible to completely eradicate the Star Grass.
Zhao Hai didn't have such thoughts. Whether the Star Grass was eradicated or not, it had nothing to do with him. He was now carrying out another plan, but this plan needed time.
Zhao Hai just returned from a mission and found Li Mu standing outside his courtyard. Li Mu was pacing back and forth, looking very anxious. Zhao Hai quickly said, "Senior Brother Li, why are you here? Do you need something from me? "
When Li Mu saw that Zhao Hai had returned, he quickly greeted him and said to Zhao Hai, "You're back. Let's go, the Gang Leader wants to see you."
Zhao Hai couldn't help but be surprised. Then Li Mu led him to Zhong Busan's study. Before long, the two arrived outside Zhong Busan's study. Li Mu stood outside Zhong Busan's study and loudly said, "Reporting to the Gang Leader, Zhao Ling has returned."
Zhong Busan's voice was heard, "Let him in."
Li Mu turned his head and looked at Zhao Hai. Then he smiled and said, "Go in, don't let the Gang Leader wait for too long." Zhao Hai responded and cupped his fists towards Li Mu. Then he pushed open the study's door and walked in.
The Devil Gang was only a small gang. Naturally, the people in the gang wouldn't have too many good things. Therefore, in this study, there wasn't a single book. There were only pieces of jade slips. Zhong Bu San was sitting behind the desk, holding a piece of jade slip in his hand and frowning slightly.
Seeing Zhao Hai come in, Zhong Busan put down the jade slip in his hand. He looked up at Zhao Hai and said, "Little Ling, you've joined the Devil Gang for half a year, right?"
Zhao Hai replied, "Yes, it's been more than half a year, almost a year."
Zhong Busan nodded. Then he looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Everyone in the gang knows that I'm very optimistic about you. But do you know why I didn't teach you the Devil Gang's Devil Divine Art?"
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, "I don't know. The Gang Leader must have his own plans."
Zhong Busan nodded and said, "You're right. I have my own plans. The Devil Gang is only a small gang. If a small gang wants to survive, they must rely on a large sect. Our Devil Gang is under the rule of the Battle Corpse Sect. In other words, if we want to develop, we can only rely on the Battle Corpse Sect."
Zhao Hai knew this even without Zhong Busan saying it. When Zhong Busan saw Zhao Hai's unmoved expression, he couldn't help but say, "If the Devil Gang wants to develop, then we must build a good relationship with the Battle Corpse Sect. Sending talented disciples to the Battle Corpse Sect is also a way to build a relationship. You're the person I chose to send to the Battle Corpse Sect."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "I understand the Gang Leader's meaning. This is good for me and the gang. Gang Leader can rest assured. Even if I join the Battle Corpse Sect, I'll still be a member of the Devil Gang."
When Zhong Busan heard Zhao Hai, he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction and said, "Good, good. It's precisely because you want to join the Battle Corpse Sect that I didn't teach you the Devil Divine Art. The Devil Divine Art and the Battle Corpse Sect's cultivation method are different. The Battle Corpse Sect uses Battle Corpses while the Devil Divine Art is another way of development. If I teach you the Devil Divine Art now, then when you join the Battle Corpse Sect, it would be more difficult for you to learn the Battle Corpse Sect's Cultivation Method. Therefore, I didn't teach you the Devil Divine Art. Do you understand what I mean?"
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Yes, Gang Leader. I understand. Zhao Hai thanks the Gang Leader for his painstaking training."
Zhong Busan waved his hand and said, "This is also for the good of the Devil Gang. The Battle Corpse Sect is about to recruit new disciples. I want you to participate."
When Zhao Hai heard Zhong Busan, he couldn't help but stare. He looked at Zhong Busan and said, "Gang Leader, doesn't the Battle Corpse Sect recruit disciples from our sect every year?"
Zhong Busan waved his hand and said, "Those people aren't disciples. If they join the Battle Corpse Sect, then they might become Corpse Slaves. But you're different. You're going to become a disciple of the Battle Corpse Sect. Therefore, before you join the sect, you need to undergo an assessment."
When Zhao Hai heard that there was an assessment, he couldn't help but stare. Then he asked, "What's the assessment?"
Zhong Busan replied, "That's not certain. The Battle Corpse Sect's assessment is very special. It's an on-the-spot assessment. Sometimes, you'll have to kill someone. Sometimes, you'll have to pick a herb. Sometimes, you'll have to join the Battle Corpse Sect if you're pleasing to the eye."
Zhao Hai looked at Zhong Busan with a puzzled expression and said, "Could it be that a Great Sect like the Battle Corpse Sect accepts disciples so casually?"
Zhong Busan waved his hand and said, "The sect has its own rules. It's not up to us to manage. You just need to prepare yourself and wait for the assessment."
Zhao Hai cupped his fist towards Zhong Busan and said, "Yes, Sect Master."
Zhong Busan looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Little Ling, although the Devil Gang has been with the Battle Corpse Sect for many years, there are still some people who have left the sect. However, these people have been in the sect for a long time. In recent years, no one from the Devil Gang has truly joined the Battle Corpse Sect. Because of this, the Devil Gang's influence has slowly declined. This time, I hope that you can successfully join the Battle Corpse Sect. This way, the Devil Gang won't have to worry about anything."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Yes, Sect Master. I'll do my best. Please rest assured."
Zhong Busan nodded and said, "Alright, you can go back and rest. Don't go out to do missions for now. I've already talked to the people below. No matter what kind of supplies you need, they can give it to you. You can go." Zhao Hai nodded, then he gave Zhong Busan a salute before he turned around and left.
Zhong Busan didn't lie to Zhao Hai. He really did want Zhao Hai to join the Battle Corpse Sect and become a disciple. However, there was one thing that Zhong Busan didn't mention. Among all the Core Cultivators participating in the assessment, if they win, then they can join the Battle Corpse Sect and become a disciple. If they fail, then they can forget about returning to their sect to work hard for two years. This was because the Battle Corpse Sect wouldn't give them that time. All the losers would be killed by the Battle Corpse Sect and turned into Corpse Slaves.
This was also a method used by the Battle Corpse Sect to weaken the gangs below. This was because the people sent by the gangs to participate in the assessment were all elites. Even if they fail, as long as they can recover, then they would be of great use to the gangs. If this goes on, then the gangs would become stronger and stronger. Naturally, they would become harder and harder to control.
Because of this, the Battle Corpse Sect would kill all the people who failed the assessment. This way, the Battle Corpse Sect would obtain some Corpse Slaves that weren't weak. At the same time, they could weaken the strength of the smaller gangs, killing two birds with one stone.
Although Zhao Hai had some understanding of the Battle Corpse Sect, he didn't know much about it. He didn't know that the Battle Corpse Sect had such a method. Therefore, when he heard Zhong Busan say that he wanted to join the Battle Corpse Sect, he didn't think much about it.
After Zhao Hai returned to his room, he immediately used the Space to return to Coiling Dragon City. It was already afternoon, so the courtyard should be quiet by now.
Just as Zhao Hai thought, the courtyard was very quiet. Only the voices of Laura and the others could be heard. Zhao Hai smiled as he entered the living room of the courtyard. Laura and the others were sitting in the living room and chatting. The content of their conversation was about the child that they were teaching.
Upon seeing Zhao Hai return, Laura and the others were very happy. After Zhao Hai sat down, he looked at the group and smiled, "It seems like moving here was the right decision. You're all very happy now, I'm also happy to see you."
Laura smiled faintly and said, "Right, we're very happy here. Right, Brother Hai, how come you have time to come back? Is there something wrong? "
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. Zhong Busan just told me that he wanted me to join the Battle Corpse Sect. I agreed. If I join the Battle Corpse Sect, it would be very helpful for us to understand the underground world."
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