The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 172 - 127: GuaGua Levels Up, Mechanism Water Gun! (6200 words) _2

On the second day, as the sun rose, it marked the third day of their adventure in the Yellow Mud Swamp.

On this day, with the help of medicine, the Pink Ostrich’s injury significantly improved.

The Mud Blade Mantis, under Li Jingming’s guidance, also loosened half its insect web, restoring its freedom to move around.

As for the other half, it’s certainly necessary to tie up those scythes to prevent it from suddenly attacking.

Of course, the insect web extended a string, the other end tied to Li Jingming’s wrist, so he could promptly detect any irregular movements.

In this way, the dim-witted giant mantis was like a parrot tied with a flying rope.

Sometimes it slowly followed the group, other times it flapped its wings and flew above everyone’s heads.

It didn’t seem to lose its temper at all.

As long as it saw Huazhu or Ye Hanjun, it would become timid and flustered, not daring to step out of line.

Regarding Li Jingming, due to the Sweet Slime and the Ghost-Faced Moth that kept it company as fellow insects, the giant mantis inexplicably recognized him and didn’t show any hostility, at least not openly.

Their plan to cultivate a Fond Spirit from outside— is proceeding as planned.

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"Whoosh~~~"

Muddy land was everywhere, covered with beast footprints.

Ye Hanjun’s eyebrows raised, as he suddenly felt an odd sensation resonate in his soul.

After contemplating for a bit, it didn’t seem to be danger.

Driven by curiosity, he changed the pre-determined route and led the team to scout towards the right front.

Soon, a rotten mud pit came into view.

The mud pit wasn’t deep; stepping into it would only cover up to the knees. With careful attention, it was impossible to get stuck in it.

But the interesting part was a plant that grew in the mud pit, shaped like an octopus.

Eight vines extended from the center, twisted two by two into four twisted braids.

The tips of the braids were four cage-like buds, each two meters wide, each vaguely containing something.

"Is that the Cement Heart-sealing Grass?"

After being absorbed for a while, a glimmer of light flickered in Ye Hanjun’s eyes as he interestingly introduced,

"This is a type of Fond Spirit of demons, which particularly likes ’dating’."

"It’s a specter born through the reincarnation of a plant that, from the day of its birth, possesses lower Spirit Wisdom."

"But its lifespan is very short, a Clay Body at most lasts for three years."

"If it’s fortunate enough to Ascend Rainbow Light like this one in front of us, it can extend its life up to Ten years."

"When its lifespan ends, the soul of the Cement Heart-sealing Grass disperses, but it doesn’t die completely. It will lose its rank and become an ordinary plant again, growing at its original location."

"What a peculiar Fond Spirit of the demons..."

Su Mei was astonished, she couldn’t help but ask,

"What do you mean by ’dating’? Does the Fond Spirit of demons... also need to court and confess feelings to reproduce?"

"No." Ye Hanjun’s eyes became a bit strange: "The Cement Heart-sealing Grass... isn’t very intelligent."

"Usually, it’s very gentle. Despite possessing the combat power of the Rainbow Light level, it doesn’t harm any creature. It only needs to extract nourishment from the mud to sustain its growth."

"However, every full moon, it will ’be in heat’."

"At that time, no matter what the type of flesh and blood creature is, as long as it comes near it and accidentally touches its vine, it will ’fall in love at first sight.’

"This is quite an absurd situation. Hypothetically, if you pass by here on the night of the full moon and regard it as a regular vine, accidentally step on it."

"In the world as the Cement Heart-sealing-Grass perceives, you will be considered as loving it."

"To maintain this love, it will not let you leave here."

"It will use its vine to pierce your heart, and then secrete a fluid similar to cement. In less than a few seconds, you will be turned into a human statues, sealing your heart’s love, and keep you accompanying by its side forever."

"Erk!" Goosebumps crawled up Su Mei’s arm, "This isn’t dating, this is perverse!"

"There are four cages here. It couldn’t possibly fall in love with every creature it meets and doesn’t know to reject any, right?"

"That’s correct." Ye Hanjun was rendered speechless with a laugh, "The Cement Heart-sealing Grass can at most ’seal’ four creatures. Afterward, the effects of the full moon nights are not effective on it. A king and four consorts, in its world, it’s already extremely blissful."

"..."

Su Mei didn’t know how to comment.

You could say the Cement Heart-sealing-Grass is infatuated, it falls in with every one it meets.

You could say it’s a philanderer, but it only loves four. No more, no less.

In summary, this guy is too perverse, having thought processes completely different from humans, fitting to the law of this vast world of infinite wonders.

"There should be good things left from the dead Cement Heart-sealing Grass..."

Ye Hanjun stared at the muddy and dirty pond that was as black as ink for a moment, struggling in his thoughts.

In the end, he pointed to the Ghost-Faced Moth and said,

’Li Jingming, you do it.’

"Use a weapon to split the central vine and keep digging down. Be careful not to use too much force, do it slowly, and carefully."

"At the root of the Cement Heart-sealing Grass, there should be an elliptical ’egg’. That’s its heart. Retrieve that, I have a significant use for it."

"Okay!" Li Jingming stretched out his hand, the Ghost-Faced Moth landed and gripped his shoulder, flying straight towards the center of the mud pit.

Initially, he didn’t want to step into the mud pit, fearing poisonous insects or similar creatures hiding within.

However, realizing that he couldn’t dig downwards while suspended in mid-air, Li Jingming had to land on his feet, ending up half covered in mud.

Luckily, he did not have a cleanliness obsession.

He didn’t even furrow his brows and proceeded to dig patiently.