Chapter 221: Both Parties are Satisfied
Chapter 221: Both Parties are Satisfied
In the blink of an eye, Lu Chen found himself in a forest of ancient trees that seemed to touch the heavens.
With the Yang Xuan sword sheath at his waist, holding the Purple Electric sword, two third-grade Water Dragon talismans slipped out of his sleeves and into his palms. He extended his spiritual sense cautiously, but found nothing amiss within a hundred zhang radius.
Only then did Lu Chen breathe a slight sigh of relief.
"It seems that over thirty inner sect disciples were randomly sent to blessed lands. I wonder which areas the others ended up in."
He thought to himself as he carefully observed his surroundings.
Towering ancient trees surrounded him, their heights indiscernible. The dark green foliage blocked out the sky, casting the area below into a dim haze, and countless thick branches hung low, filling the space.
"The spiritual energy here is even richer and purer than in the inner sect. As expected of the sect's blessed land."
As Lu Chen sensed the surrounding spiritual energy, suddenly, the Purple Electric sword at his waist slid out a bit, and he turned his head sharply towards a particular direction.
Everything seemed normal, and all he could see were thick tree trunks.
"Strange."
Lu Chen muttered, for he had just sensed an elusive consciousness probing at him. But when he turned, he found nothing.
The ancient forest was vast, and he chose a direction at random, intending to first get his bearings in this peculiar forest.
As he walked, that vague feeling of being watched would occasionally surface, but each time Lu Chen tried to investigate, he found nothing, as if it had just been his imagination.
Lu Chen snorted coldly in his mind, and his speed instantly increased, his figure becoming like a fleeting glimmer as he swiftly moved through the ancient forest.
After a few moments, Lu Chen's figure silently appeared, his cold gaze fixed on a hanging branch of a tall ancient tree.
On the thick, dark green branch was a face with vague features, staring at the direction Lu Chen had just disappeared from. When it saw Lu Chen suddenly appear, the vague face showed a startled expression.
Then, it quickly retreated back into the dark green branch.
"Hmm? What is that? Even more cautious than me?"
Lu Chen swept his spiritual sense over the area, confirming that the tree spirit in the ancient tree had completely disappeared before sheathing his Purple Electric sword back into its rustic sheath.
Electricity crackled, and the Yang Xuan sword sheath trembled as if it couldn't bear the weight of the heavy sword.
Having identified the source of that probing sensation, Lu Chen actually felt a little more at ease.
"Ever since I appeared in this ancient forest, that tree spirit has been spying on me, but it hasn't made any moves or shown any hostility. When I discovered it, it even tried to flee first."
"The spiritual energy of the plants and trees here is extremely rich, and the area is so vast. Perhaps I can try to interact with it and see if I can replenish my Vital Wood Essence."
With that thought, Lu Chen separated a thin strand of the remaining Greenwood Source Energy in his dantian, which coiled around his fingertip.
The Greenwood Source Energy came from a fifth-grade Qingxuan deer as a gift at its moment of death. It could greatly enhance his affinity with spiritual plants, and it was extremely alluring to plant and tree spirits like the one he had encountered.
As expected, after a moment, the vague face appeared at the end of a branch, a pair of dark green eyes widening as it stared fixedly at the Greenwood Source Energy on Lu Chen's fingertip.
"Do you want it?"
Lu Chen's voice was low and alluring.
The vague face hesitated for a moment, but in the end, it couldn't resist the temptation of the Greenwood Source Energy. The branch inched closer to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen gently flicked his finger, sending a thin strand of green energy into the vague face's mouth.
After absorbing the Greenwood Source Energy, the vague face on the branch shifted and changed, filled with flowing green light, before returning to its previous appearance.
It seemed more vibrant and radiant now.
【It has a gentle disposition and usually does not take the initiative to attack cultivators.】
"A monster with the strength of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Fortunately, I didn't anger it after discovering its presence, otherwise, in its home turf, it wouldn't have been easy to deal with."
"Now that I understand its temperament and preferences, there's no need for conflict. We can definitely achieve a mutually beneficial relationship."
Lu Chen looked at the towering ancient trees that stretched as far as the eye could see, a slight smile lifting the corners of his mouth.
Such abundant wood spirit qi resources were not something he could easily find within the sect.
He smiled gently at the wood spirit hiding amidst the greenish-black branches and spoke in a soft voice, "Do you like it?"
The end of the greenish-black branch nodded slightly, indicating affirmation.
To plant-type monsters like the wood spirit, the Greenwood Source Energy was akin to a delicacy and a nourishing tonic, a food that existed on a whole other level.
"Ah..."
Lu Chen sighed deeply.
"Our first meeting feels quite fateful. I want to feed you more of that special green qi."
"However, I only have a small amount left, not nearly enough to satisfy you."
There was a hint of regret in his tone, and seeing the wood spirit's vague features droop in disappointment, he quickly changed the subject.
"But there is another way. I possess a cultivation technique that can transform wood spirit qi into that special primal energy. How about I absorb some wood spirit qi from this forest and then convert it to feed you?"
The wood spirit was quite intelligent and understood the meaning behind Lu Chen's words. Its face showed hesitation.
"The amount of wood spirit qi absorbed would be negligible for this ancient forest, and it wouldn't take long for it to recover."
"It can also help reduce the possibility of other wood spirits appearing in the surrounding area, preventing them from competing with you for territory and resources. Why not?"
Lu Chen tried his best to persuade the wood spirit.
The wood spirit paused for a moment, then used the greenish-black branch to nod firmly.
Seeing this, Lu Chen revealed a satisfied smile and held onto the fourth-grade Whale Cry Sword Talisman, just in case the wood spirit changed its mind midway.
The pale green light group in his dantian spun rapidly, forming thin green shadows.
Behind Lu Chen, more than a dozen invisible green tentacles appeared and rapidly extended, drilling into one towering ancient tree after another.
Countless strands of wood spirit qi flowed through the green tentacles into his body, and as they circulated, they were transformed by the pale green light group into the purest Greenwood Source Energy.
The green tentacles continued to expand, maximizing the absorption range.
Lu Chen controlled it expertly, changing targets once the ancient trees started to wither, ensuring the forest remained healthy.
The pale green light group in his dantian gradually regained its fullness.
From time to time, he would send a wisp of Greenwood Source Energy to the expectant wood spirit, luring it deeper into the trap of delicious spirit qi.
The amount of Greenwood Source Energy he sent wasn't much, probably around one out of every hundred strands absorbed.
He continued until the Greenwood Source Energy in his dantian was completely restored, then he retracted the faint green tentacles and gazed at the full and vibrant pale green light group, reluctant to stop.
Not far away, the wood spirit, having absorbed a large amount of Greenwood Source Energy, now had more distinct features. It seemed to burp, its face also reflecting the same reluctance to end this feast.
Both parties were satisfied.
(End of Chapter)
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