Just as he had expected, even when he was outside the military formation and had the help of the Life and Death Scripture, the overwhelming influx of spiritual energy only made the Dragon Blood Branch more vigorous. It could not stop its vitality from flowing away.
It was still losing its vitality quickly. More importantly, not only did the abundant spiritual energy not increase its vitality, it was also speeding up its loss of vitality. It was as if the vigorous spiritual energy was burning its life.
Chu Li frowned, deep in thought.
He quickly cut off the spiritual energy and sealed all of it at the same time to prevent it from devouring it.
As a result, the speed at which its vitality flowed was greatly reduced.
This made Chu Li speechless. This Blood Dragon Tree was different from other spirit herbs in every aspect. It was very strange. It was no wonder Zheng Xilai dared to release it. He was certain that no one could keep it alive.
Chu Li recalled what he had said to Zheng Xilai earlier. Fresh blood.
It was not dragon blood but human blood. However, was it the blood of a man or a woman? Was it the blood of an ultimate Yin body or an ultimate Yang body? Or was it the blood of a virgin boy or a virgin girl?
Unfortunately, he could not ask for the answer and could only deduce it himself.
In a flash of inspiration, he bit his index finger, and the blood from his finger flowed onto a withered branch.
When the blood landed on the withered branch, faintly discernible scales suddenly appeared. They were no different from real dragon scales, but they were not as big as dragon scales. However, they looked like dragon scales. It was indeed worthy of being called a Blood Dragon Tree.
It seemed that this tree was somewhat related to dragons.
As soon as the scales appeared, they immediately disappeared, along with the blood.
Chu Li's senses were extremely sharp. He was even more sensitive to his own blood. Even though he had entered the branch, he could still feel it. As he reached out and touched the branch, he could feel it even more clearly.
He seemed to see the passages in the Blood Dragon Tree branch that extended in all directions. In this way, the absorption of spiritual energy was extremely fast and the loss of spiritual energy was also faster. It was indeed different from ordinary spirit herbs.
After the blood entered it, it was quickly digested as if it had completely fused with the branch and was spread everywhere. Its vitality steadily increased.
However, Chu Li's expression did not improve.
He realized that after the vitality increased, it was still flowing away and the speed did not slow down. It seemed that the Divine God's Blood could increase its vitality but could not become the source of it. It would still die.
Even if it relied on its own blood to prolong its life, it wouldn't last long.
This drop of blood could maintain its lifespan for a day. The key was that without a source of vitality, it could not bloom and bear fruit.
"Xue Ling, drip a drop of blood on it," Chu Li said.
Xue Ling, who had been watching from the side, was already very curious. Seeing Chu Li bite his finger and drip blood, she became even more curious. Hearing what Xue Ling said, she bit her index finger and dripped the blood onto the branch without hesitation. Her white and tender finger reflected the blood, making it look exceptionally red.
The blood was like a pearl, but it slid down the branch and was not absorbed by it.
Chu Li furrowed his brows. It seemed like his speculation was correct. The only thing it wanted to absorb was the Enlightened Master's Blood.
He would probably disdain the fresh blood of anyone other than a Heavenly God.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly. She was really picky.
"Young Master, what happened?" Xue Ling pointed at the blood that had dripped onto the ground and disappeared into the soil. "Do you want another drop?"
"Mm, let's try again," Chu Li said.
Xue Ling squeezed her slender and white index finger and squeezed out another drop of blood. She leaned forward and her index finger and the branch were almost touching. The drop of blood steadily fell onto the branch, then slid down the branch and disappeared into the soil.
"This …" Xue Ling stood up and turned to look at Chu Li. "Young Master, what happened?"
"It might be a little picky about blood," Chu Li said.
"Is my blood not clean?" Xue Ling was a little depressed.
Chu Li smiled. "It only wants the Enlightened Master's blood!"
"So that's how it is!" Xue Ling let out a sigh of relief and smiled. "Young Master, it's too picky. It wants the Enlightened Master's blood!"
Chu Li said, "The Enlightened Master's blood is useless … I'll think of another way."
As he said this, he put the two branches back into the wooden box and suddenly disappeared.
The next moment, he appeared in Jueya Valley.
If it was any other spirit herb, he would definitely not bring it to Jueya Valley, but not the Blood Dragon Tree.
Zhao Dahe's identity also needed him to return as soon as possible and show himself in front of others. Therefore, he did not have much time to study it. He needed to kill it in one strike and find the root of the problem as soon as possible. Asking the Purple Dragon and the Xuanyuan Tortoise was the shortcut.
A moment later, the Purple Dragon and the Mystic Origin Tortoise arrived.
The two spirit beasts were at a loss when they saw the Blood Dragon Tree. Clearly, they had never seen it before.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly, then discussed with Zi Long and decided to pour some dragon blood on it to test it out.
Dragon blood had an extremely powerful corrosive ability, and it was no different from poison. Fortunately, there were two of them. The name of the Blood Dragon Tree and the strange appearance of the Blood Dragon Tree made him conclude that it was related to dragon blood, and he wanted to give it a try.
Zi Long readily agreed and quickly scratched its mouth with its claws. Blood began to flow from its mouth and a few drops dripped onto the Blood Dragon Branch.
Sizzle … Soon, the Blood Dragon Tree branch began to emit white gas.
Chu Li hurriedly used his spiritual energy to protect it, but it was too late. As soon as the dragon's blood entered the tree branch, white steam immediately rose. Then, the scales of the branch appeared and fused with the dragon's blood. Chu Li watched helplessly as it melted in the dragon's blood. In the blink of an eye, only a wisp of white steam was left. The Blood Dragon's branch had already disappeared.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly and stomped his feet.
Zi Long narrowed his eyes and looked at Chu Li with some embarrassment.
Chu Li patted its paw, indicating that it was alright, but he was at his wit's end.
The Omniscient Mirror and Heavenly Star Insight Skill in his mind kept spinning, looking for a chance.
After a while, he had a flash of inspiration and suddenly disappeared, reappearing at the Hundred-Thousand Hills' ice pool.
On a boulder beside the ice pool stood the little Vermillion Bird with rosy white skin. It was taking a nap with its eyes closed as if it was cultivating. When it sensed Chu Li's appearance, it opened its eyes and then closed them again.
Chu Li asked, "Little Vermillion Bird, do you know about the Blood Dragon Tree?"
After his Omniscient Mirror and Heavenly Star Insight Skill spun rapidly, the little Vermillion Bird's figure suddenly flashed across the Omniscient Mirror. He hurriedly rushed over.
"Blood Dragon Tree?" The little Vermillion Bird opened its small, intelligent eyes again.
Zi Long and Dark Origin Tortoise appeared right after and immediately leaped into the ice pool to play. Instantly, the calm ice pool became turbulent. Soon, waves crashed against the shore and were about to splash onto Chu Li and the little Vermillion Bird.
Chu Li nodded and said, "I obtained a Blood Dragon Tree branch, but I can't keep it alive. I'm sure you know that."
"Hmph!" The little Vermillion Bird turned its head away.
Chu Li was overjoyed. This Vermillion Bird obviously knew about Blood Dragon Trees.
"If you can tell me how to cultivate Blood Dragon Trees, I can help you become a Vermillion Bird," the little Vermillion Bird said.
The little Vermillion Bird's voice rang in Chu Li's ears. "You're bluffing!"
Chu Li smiled and said, "Aren't Zi Long and Dark Origin Tortoise only one step away?"
"Hmph, they're still far from Supreme Grade." The little Vermillion Bird scoffed. "You can't help them become Supreme Grade!"
Chu Li said, "My master can help his dragon become a Golden Dragon, I can help too."
"… Alright, there's no harm in telling you," the little Vermillion Bird said. "But you must help me cultivate every time you come over!"
"Of course!" Chu Li nodded. "I'll come over once every ten days."
"Alright!" The little Vermillion Bird agreed happily.
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