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Chapter 580: A Kind Soul
Chapter 580: A Kind Soul
"Alright!"
Lei Zheng, who had been silent beside them, took a step forward, his demeanor naturally commanding respect.
"Since we have already agreed to explore the ancient herb garden in Leihai, there is no point in arguing about this now."
"Before we even set out, if we start doubting each other, we might as well just act alone."
He paused, then continued,
"That hidden secret realm is said to be an ancient herb garden, and inviting Fellow Lu, a spiritual herbologist, is necessary. Identifying spiritual plants and searching for spirit herbs—he is indispensable in these matters."
"So, are there any more questions?"
"Fellow Lei speaks reasonably. I was too rash and shouldn't have doubted Fellow Lu's role in our group."
Upon hearing this, the tall and burly Wang Yan Zhong readily admitted his mistake.
This little storm quickly dissipated, and Lu Xuan maintained a calm gaze and a relaxed demeanor, seemingly unbothered by Wang Yan Zhong's questioning.
Whether the others thought this was confidence or a retreat, it had nothing to do with him.
The five of them rode their flying swords and located the passage that Tianxing Cave had opened at the edge of Thunder Ocean. With the Thunderfire Decree in hand, they entered Thunder Ocean.
Inside Leihai, lightning arcs were everywhere, their density countless times higher than outside. Out of caution, the five of them dismounted and walked quickly through the passage that had been cleared.
Moments later, Lu Xuan noticed the Thunder Tiger beast crouching not far away, beside the passage.
"Fellow Lu, pay it no mind," said the one-eyed middle-aged man. "That beast won't take the initiative to attack us, but there's also no need to feed it. Its appetite has probably been spoiled by the many cultivators who pass by, and it won't even look at ordinary low-grade demon beast meat."
"Seeing its well-behaved demeanor, I was just reminded of the spiritual beasts I keep in my cave abode, and I couldn't help but want to feed it something."
Lu Xuan threw over several Flaming Flame- Fruits and Ice Roselle Fruits.
The huge Thunderclaw Tiger beast looked round and chubby, but its movements were extremely agile. It turned into a streak of silver-white light and instantly caught the spiritual fruits in its mouth.
"Huh? Did you bring out a companion?"
As Lu Xuan was about to leave, he noticed that behind the Thunderclaw Tiger beast was another demon beast, smaller in size.
This demon beast had a sleeker build, and its body surged with lightning, its eyes sharp. Compared to its elder, its demeanor held a hint of wariness.
"Hey, the old teaching the new," Lu Xuan chuckled, tossing over several more spirit fruits.
After the little Thunderclaw Tiger beast swallowed the spirit fruits, he unconsciously concentrated his mental energy on its body.
A thought emerged in his mind.
"Variant Thunderclaw Tiger, Fourth Grade Demon Beast, possessing a portion of the bloodline of the ancient exotic beast Thunderclaw, has great potential, excels in various thunder-type spell arts, and is adept at Thunder Escape."
"Variant Thunder Tiger Beast..."
"If I remember correctly, the fat Thunderclaw Tiger beast we saw earlier only had a trace of Leiju's bloodline, extremely diluted. But this Variant Thunderclaw Tiger Beast has a more substantial portion of that bloodline."
"I wonder if it's an awakened mutation or if there's an ancient exotic beast Leiju deep within Leihai that's continuously spreading its seed?"
Either way, it meant that this newly appeared Thunderclaw Tiger beast was extraordinary.
Lu Xuan slowed his steps and sent a Mazy Peach, supported by his spiritual power, to the little Thunderclaw Tiger beast.
The Thunderclaw Tiger beast sniffed the Mazy Peach, its eyes revealing a drunken look, and it couldn't help but swallow its saliva. It took a big bite.
Juicy and tender, fragrant and refreshing, a slight tremor ran through its entire body, as if it were experiencing extreme pleasure.
Leihai was desolate, and spiritual plants were rare. This Thunderclaw Tiger beast had probably never tasted a spiritual fruit like the Mazy Peach before. For a moment, the look it gave Lu Xuan held a hint of friendliness.
"Fellow Lu is actually willing to give this demon beast a third-grade spirit fruit?"
Luo Ming noticed this and said with some surprise.
"That Lei Hu beast has been guarding the passage, begging passing cultivators for demon beast meat. At first, it was novel, but over time, fewer cultivators paid attention to it."
"It's indeed rare for someone like Fellow Lu to feed it with a third-grade spirit fruit."
"I just felt soft-hearted when I saw how skinny that new Lei Hu beast was, and I wanted to feed it a better spirit fruit."
"After all, I'm a Spirit Herbalist, and while I don't have much else, I do have plenty of spirit fruits."
Lu Xuan explained with a smile.
"Fellow Lu is truly kind-hearted."
"Haha, you flatter me, Fellow Daoist."
Lu Xuan chuckled.
The five of them continued deeper into Leihai, and as they ventured further, the thunderous aura around them became denser and more turbulent. If not for the Thunderfire Decree dispersing it, they might have been engulfed by the relentless thunder.
Thunder rumbled in their ears, some natural and some from the roars of thunder beasts.
"We're almost there."
Along the way, the five of them encountered no significant dangers, aside from a few reckless thunder beasts attempting to ambush them, only to be swiftly eliminated by the group.
Half a day later, Lu Xuan and his companions arrived before a thunderous waterfall.
Countless streaks of lightning cascaded down, resembling a heavenly tribulation. When Lu Xuan probed it with his spiritual sense, it felt as though he would be reduced to ashes, forcing him to retract it immediately.
"This thunder waterfall is just too wide. Under such an onslaught, the Thunderfire Decree won't last long. Do we have to rely on our physical bodies and artifacts to force our way through?"
Wang Yan Zhong frowned, his robust physique giving him confidence but not absolute assurance that he could pass through the waterfall unscathed.
"Is there a way to go around it?"
"No, the entrance is right behind this waterfall. There's no other way in. The surroundings are filled with incredibly hard rocks and powerful restrictions."
The one-eyed middle-aged man replied gruffly.
"As for how to get in, now that we're here, there's naturally a way to deal with it."
"Fellow Yuan, we're counting on you now."
He turned to the white-haired old woman.
Yuan Shuangling nodded slightly, and with a heavy knock of her dragon-headed cane on the ground, spiritual light flashed. Five thunder nets emerged from the dragon's head, constantly changing and eventually forming fine garments woven from thunder.
The garments floated in the air, light as a feather, with strands of thunder jumping about before returning to the clothes.
"Fellow cultivators, these thunder-woven robes possess strong thunder resistance and can withstand the thunderous onslaught for a long time. At the same time, they can conceal your spiritual energy and prevent foreign auras from provoking the fury of the thunder."
"However, they can only last for a short while before gradually dissipating."
The white-haired old woman spoke softly.
Seeing Lei Zheng and the others taking action, Lu Xuan followed suit. He took the thunder robe floating in front of him and, with a stir of his spiritual power, covered himself with it perfectly.
"By passing through this thunder waterfall, we will enter the outer area of that ancient herb garden. Inside, there are restrictions everywhere, as well as bizarre demon beasts on the attack. Everyone, please be extra cautious."
Luo Ming, who had either entered before or obtained information about the herb garden elsewhere, instructed Lu Xuan and the others.
Lu Xuan and the rest nodded in acknowledgment, cloaked in the thunder robes as they ventured into the thunder waterfall.
(End of Chapter)
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