There were also some messy Medicinal Pills inside. Xiao Chen could not be bothered to look through them one by one. However, a secret manual caught his attention.
Xiao Chen took it out and saw the words "Withered Wood Comes to Spring" clearly written on the cover.
Xiao Chen's eyes lit up. Unexpectedly, it was the heaven-defying Martial Technique, Withered Wood Comes to Spring.
When Withered Wood Old Man used this Martial Technique, his cultivation increased by twenty percent and he instantly repelled Shui Lingling. The scene was still fresh in Xiao Chen's mind.
He quickly flipped through the manual to see if he could cultivate it. Xiao Chen discovered that there were no special requirements. He did not have to cultivate wood-attributed Quintessence.
However, the side effects were rather terrifying. If one could not obtain a five-thousand-year-old Spirit Herb to replenish Qi and blood in time, it would overdraft the cultivator's lifeforce. Furthermore, after using it, one would be weakened for a long time.
"Although the side effects of raising my cultivation by twenty percent are terrifying, it is still acceptable as a life-saving measure."
After memorizing the contents of the secret manual, Xiao Chen stood where he was and started comprehending it.
Only when Hu Hai and the other three arrived did Xiao Chen stop comprehending and start chatting with them.
The four all had excited expressions on their faces. They had probably gained a lot.
When Wang Cheng saw that Xiao Chen had arrived long ago, he purposely smiled and asked, "Junior Brother Xiao Chen, I see that you have been waiting for a long time already. You should not be satisfied with your harvest on this trip, right?"
Xiao Chen did not want to speak too much with this person. He only replied politely, "It's alright."
Wang Cheng treated it as an excuse. He laughed loudly and said, "On this trip, I obtained a total of ten fifty-year-old Earth Essence Fruits, three one-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits, and one two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit by luck."
Two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit?
A strange look flashed in the eyes of the other three; they were clearly astonished. Hu Hai said, "A two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit is extremely rare. It can save you half a year of cultivation time. This is indeed a bountiful harvest. Congratulations, Junior Brother Wang."
Hu Hai wanted to find another kind of mutated fruit, so he did not go to the depths of Python Swamp. Hence, he did not obtain any two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits.
Jun Si and Chen Xiao only wandered around the periphery. They did not have such good luck, so they could only reveal envious expressions.
Wang Cheng felt somewhat pleased with himself. He told Xiao Chen about how hard he worked and how he managed to obtain the two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit by chance.
After that, he raised his head and looked at Xiao Chen. Then, he asked, "Junior Brother Xiao, how was your harvest? Tell us about it. If it is really not enough, I can give you an Earth Essence Fruit."
Xiao Chen felt helpless in his heart. Some people would never shut up in front of them if they didn't ruthlessly slap their faces.
Back then, Xiao Chen tried to stop Xiao Chen from entering the Savage Battlefield. Now, Xiao Chen was flaunting this trivial matter. Xiao Chen really did not know what Xiao Chen was thinking.
Xiao Chen replied calmly, "Not many, just ten two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits. As for the hundred-year-old ones and below, there should be about sixty or seventy."
Wang Cheng's expression turned serious. He immediately said unhappily, "Junior Brother Xiao, what kind of attitude is this? I wanted to give you an Earth Essence Fruit out of goodwill. To think that you are boasting to me, purposely trying to disgust me. "
Wang Cheng waved his left hand, and five two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits appeared. Then, he waved his right hand, and another five two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits appeared.
Xiao Chen looked at Wang Cheng and said calmly, "Open your eyes and see what this is. Do I need you to give me an Earth Essence Fruit?"
The two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits contained overwhelming Spiritual Energy. They had a pleasant fragrance, especially when there were ten of them together. They made one feel relaxed and happy, making one's gaze linger on them.
Wang Cheng showed a horrified expression, not daring to believe this scene. His finger trembled as he said, "How can this be? These are two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits. Given your strength, how could you obtain so many?!"
Hu Hai and the other two were shocked as well, their eyes filled with astonishment. They could not figure it out, either.
Two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits were worth cities. Obtaining one was already very lucky.
Even if one went to the depths of Python Swamp, it would be impossible to find so many two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits. This was because that place was too big. An individual's strength was too insignificant there.
Searching and fighting took time. More importantly, there were hundreds or thousands of cultivators like them searching for Earth Essence Fruits. The competition was intense.
How could Xiao Chen find so many two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits alone? This was too incredible.
However, no matter what, the truth was right before their eyes. What they saw was not an illusion.
Even though Xiao Chen had the lowest cultivation, his harvest was higher than the four of them combined. This made them feel disappointed.
Hu Hai smiled bitterly and said, "These are indeed two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits. Junior Brother Xiao Chen, congratulations."
Jun Si and Chen Xiao recovered their wits and congratulated Xiao Chen as well.
Only Wang Cheng blushed in embarrassment. Xiao Chen obtained ten two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruits, but he did not show any complacent expression.
Then, when Wang Cheng thought about himself, he bragged about obtaining a two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit. What was even more embarrassing was that Wang Cheng actually said that he would split the Earth Essence Fruits with Wang Cheng. This was like slapping his own face.
Seeing that Wang Cheng had shut up completely, Xiao Chen put away the Earth Essence Fruits and ignored Wang Cheng, who had a strange expression on his face.
"Xiu!"
A petite purple figure descended from the air. Shui Lingling, who had come out of Death Swamp, had also returned to the group.
At this moment, there were not many cultivators left in Python Swamp. All the Earth Essence Fruits that could be found had already been collected. There was no point in remaining here.
Shui Lingling must have gained something in the depths of Death Swamp. A smile appeared on her soft, pretty face.
Hu Hai asked somewhat impatiently, "First Senior Sister, where are we going next?"
Shui Lingling raised her head and looked into the distance. Then, she said sullenly, "To the Dragon Burial Mound. Of the forbidden lands that were made public this time, the most valuable is the True Dragon Cave there."
Xiao Chen looked in the direction of Death Swamp and asked, "We are not going in there?"
Shui Lingling shook her head and said, "There are no natural treasures in Death Swamp. It is mainly for tempering one's Martial Techniques. Furthermore, it is very dangerous."
Hu Hai and the others had clearly heard of Death Swamp before. They did not show any regret in their eyes, nor did they feel that it was a loss.
Xiao Chen really wanted to give it a try, to find a departed spirit of Emperor Wu who practiced the saber and spar with him, improving his Saber Techniques.
However, if he followed the group, he would have to follow the orders of the group. It would not be good to act independently.
"If there is an opportunity in the future, I must come to Death Swamp."
It was much safer to travel with a group. However, one would lose their freedom. They would be restricted to a certain extent, unable to bring out their full potential.
After taking one last look in the direction of Death Swamp, Xiao Chen silently followed the group, heading forward.
Shui Lingling did not want to waste any more time. As she moved forward, she released her strong aura.
The fear that came from the bottom of his heart made the poisonous python, which sensed this aura, immediately flee far away. From time to time, bubbles and surging silt could be seen around the team.
Those were the venomous pythons below. They were swimming around desperately, afraid that Shui Lingling would kill them.
Without any obstructions, the group moved forward at full speed. They managed to catch up to several groups that had set off earlier.
When they were about to cross the Python Swamp, Shui Lingling's footsteps suddenly came to a halt. She looked at the other team that she unexpectedly encountered, and her beautiful brows knitted together with a displeased expression.
Along the way, Xiao Chen had been comprehending the mysteries of Giving Spring to Withered Wood. He had not extended his Spiritual Sense out, so he had not seen this group in advance.
When Xiao Chen raised his head and saw the leader of the group, his expression could not help but turn grave. Unexpectedly, he ran into the Extreme Yin Sect's people here.
When Bai Wuxue saw Shui Lingling's group, he felt it was strange as well. Then, he noticed Xiao Chen behind him, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
"First Senior Brother, is that the white-robed brat who challenged you?" an Extreme Yin Sect true inheritor behind Bai Wuxue asked.
Bai Wuxue seemed to be smiling as he replied, "That's him. He told me to wait for him at the Extreme Yin Sect's challenge platform."
The person who spoke first mocked, "He overestimates himself. I thought he had something extraordinary about him. It turns out that he is just a Medial Grade Martial Monarch."
"He is indeed crazy. To think that he is worthy of being First Senior Brother's opponent. He overestimates himself. I do not even need ten moves to defeat this fellow," another person said with disdain as he looked at Xiao Chen.
With Bai Wuxue and Shui Lingling here, it was impossible for the two groups to fight to the death. Xiao Chen withdrew the murderous intent in his eyes. He only remembered the appearance of the person who mocked him.
Xiao Chen remained silent, not saying a word. He had never liked to use words to gain an advantage. He did not want to do useless things.
When that person saw that Xiao Chen did not say anything, his expression turned even more chaotic. He took a step forward and shouted, "White-Robed brat, are you that cowardly? If you cannot even receive ten moves from me, what qualifications do you have to challenge our First Senior Brother?
"Do you dare to come out today and receive ten moves from me? Let our Extreme Yin Sect's Senior Brothers see how capable you are."
Bai Wuxue smiled faintly and did not stop this person. He said indifferently, "Shui Lingling, what do you think? If he does not come out, then any random person in your Haotian Sect can challenge me, Bai Wuxue, in the future."
Shui Lingling was placed in a difficult position. That person was a true inheritor of the Extreme Yin Sect. He was stronger than Chen Xiao and the others, just slightly weaker than Hu Hai.
Xiao Chen was merely an inner disciple of the Haotian Sect. Although he was very talented, he had not fully matured yet. In a battle, weapons were blind. It would be too unfortunate if Xiao Chen fell here.
However, the other party was bullying him. If Xiao Chen did not agree, the reputation of the Haotian Sect would be tarnished.
"I agree."
A voice that was neither servile nor overbearing resounded in the quiet place. His white robes fluttered, and a cool breeze blew. Xiao Chen leaped over the group and walked out calmly.
Bai Wuxue's eyelids twitched. He immediately rejoiced in his heart. If he wanted to kill Xiao Chen, Shui Lingling would definitely stop him.
However, if it were someone else fighting Xiao Chen and killing him, Shui Lingling would have nothing to say.
Shen Tu, don't show any mercy. Kill him directly. After this, I will give you a two-hundred-year-old Earth Essence Fruit, Bai Wuxue sent a voice projection to Shen Tu, saying sinisterly.
Shen Tu rejoiced in his heart. He quickly replied, First Senior Brother, don't worry. I will not let you down. I will definitely take his life within ten moves.
As Wang Cheng watched the two about to fight, a look of wild joy flashed in his eyes. Back then, when Xiao Chen sent him flying with a palm strike, it had left a knot in his heart.
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