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. It was very strange. It was no wonder Zheng Xilai dared to release it. He was sure 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. He could only deduce it himself.
In a flash of inspiration, he bit his index finger and let the blood flow onto a withered branch.
When the blood fell on the withered branch, faintly discernible scales suddenly appeared. They were no different from real dragon scales, but they were far smaller. 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. At the same time, there was 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. When he reached out and touched the branch, he could feel it even more clearly.
He seemed to see passages in the Blood Dragon Tree branch that extended in all directions. In this way, it was very easy to absorb spiritual energy and disperse it 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 spread everywhere. Its vitality steadily increased.
However, Chu Li's expression did not improve.
He realized that after its 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 its source. 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 was almost touching the branch. The drop of blood steadily fell onto the branch and then slid down the branch into the soil and disappeared.
"This …" Xue Ling stood up and turned to look at Chu Li. "Young Master, what's going on?"
"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. 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.
After a while, the Purple Dragon and the Xuanyuan Tortoise rushed over.
When they saw the Blood Dragon Tree, the two spirit beasts were confused. It was obvious that they had never seen it before.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly. Then, he discussed with the Purple Dragon to pour some dragon blood on it to try.
Dragon blood had a strong corrosive ability. 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. He wanted to try it.
The Purple Dragon agreed readily. Soon, it scratched its mouth with its claws. Blood began to flow from its mouth and a few drops dripped onto the Blood Dragon Tree 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 blood entered the branch, white gas evaporated. Then, the scales of the branch appeared and merged with the dragon blood. Chu Li watched as it melted in the dragon blood. In the blink of an eye, only a wisp of white gas was left. The Blood Dragon Tree branch had disappeared.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly and stomped his feet.
The Purple Dragon squinted its eyes and looked at Chu Li with embarrassment.
Chu Li patted its claws to indicate that it was fine. However, 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 suddenly disappeared in a flash of light and reappeared at the ice pool in the Hundred-Thousand Hills.
The little Vermillion Bird stood on a boulder beside the ice pool. It was taking a nap with its eyes closed. It seemed to be 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 were activated, the little Vermillion Bird's figure suddenly flashed across the Omniscient Mirror. He hurried over.
"The Blood Dragon Tree?" The little Vermillion Bird opened its small eyes again.
The Purple Dragon and the Dark Origin Tortoise appeared right after. They immediately leaped into the ice pool and began to play. Suddenly, the calm ice pool became turbulent. Soon, the waves hit the shore and were about to splash on Chu Li and the little Vermillion Bird.
Chu Li nodded. "I obtained a branch of the Blood Dragon Tree, 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. It was obvious that the Vermillion Bird knew about the Blood Dragon Tree.
"If you can tell me how to cultivate the Blood Dragon Tree, 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. "Aren't the Purple Dragon and the 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 here!"
"Of course!" Chu Li nodded. "I'll come here once every ten days."
"Alright!" The little Vermillion Bird agreed happily.
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