Chapter 66: The Devil Head of Deep Wilderness

After finding a suitable location in Deep Wilderness, Lin Jing began constructing a simple Gathering Spirit Formation using Spirit Stones to establish his Temporary Immortal Cave. Although the Spiritual Qi here was not as concentrated as inside the Beast Taming Sect, Lin Jing now possessed one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, so the lower ambient Spiritual Qi density would not significantly affect him. His Cultivation speed would primarily rely on the Spirit Stones!

With so many Spirit Stones, even if the Longevity Physique Cultivated extremely slowly, how could ‘pay-to-win’ fail to change the efficiency of Cultivation?

While Lin Jing was setting up the Formation, the Pine Leaf Squirrel was already impatient, grabbing a Blood-Sucking Vine, activating its power, and beginning to devour the Plant Essence. Although the Blood-Sucking Vine was a Great Fierce Plant to ordinary Yao Beasts, the Blood-Sucking Vine here had clearly not matured. Moreover, the Pine Leaf Squirrel, which Cultivated the Azure Emperor Longevity Art, possessed a powerful suppressive force against Fierce Plants.

This improved version of the Azure Emperor Longevity Art is divided into four layers, corresponding to Entry, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Perfection. Breaking through to Minor Achievement can initially increase lifespan by five hundred years, which is already the lifespan of an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator.

According to Divine Pine, the sublimation of magical power brought about by the transformation of the life level after the Azure Emperor Longevity Art reaches Minor Achievement would also allow the Pine Leaf Squirrel to control plants more skillfully. At that time, it could turn an ordinary Mountain Ginseng into a hundred-year-old Spiritual Ginseng in a short period.

“Is the setup finished? If it’s finished, come and draw blood.”

By the lake, the Pine Leaf Squirrel stared with its harmless large eyes, clinging tightly to the Blood-Sucking Vine. Green True Qi surged around its body, and the Blood-Sucking Vine gradually withered.

Divine Pine urged Lin Jing. Hearing this, Lin Jing nodded, cut his fingertip, walked up to the Blood-Sucking Vine, and dripped the blood.

“This should be enough.”

As the Longevity Blood fell, the withered Blood-Sucking Vine seemed to sense something. It twitched frantically, instinctively, quickly sucking the Longevity Blood into its body. A few seconds later, the Blood-Sucking Vine suddenly split and grew at a terrifying speed,

thickening several times over, as if it had gained years of magical power, resembling a wildly dancing green python.

“That’s a bit intense.”

Lin Jing retreated. This was the first time he had directly witnessed the effect of his Longevity Blood. It was important to note that this was just an ordinary drop of blood, not Essence Blood, and the amount of blood lost was almost harmless to his body. It was a pity he didn’t have hemorrhoids,

otherwise, he would definitely cut a piece off and feed it to a dog to see the effect.

“Aiya!!””

The Blood-Sucking Vine was vigorous again, full of Plant Essence. Even though the Pine Leaf Squirrel had been flung into the air by the thick vine, it still clung tightly, unwilling to let go, and bit down on it.

It frantically circulated the Azure Emperor Longevity Art, seizing the nutrients from the “Mutated Blood-Sucking Vine.” With this absorption, the Pine Leaf Squirrel immediately felt the difference. The Plant Essence flowed through its entire body like a stream, nourishing its physique. The one-year-old Pine Leaf Squirrel instantly felt several years younger, as if it had returned to the womb and was reborn.

It seemed to see a green seed being born inside its body, sprouting and radiating vitality. Life energy permeated its entire body, tempering its various organs.

“As expected of the Longevity Physique, to actually allow the Blood-Sucking Vine to gain such ‘Spirituality’ in this era. It’s a pity, though, that it still can’t make plants gain Sentience? Perhaps your cultivation level is still too low. Once you reach Soul Transformation, maybe a single drop of blood,

could allow grass to become a Spirit Monster against the natural order.” Divine Pine, transformed into a Pine Cone, floated nearby, sighing with emotion.

“Senior, are you feeling lonely?” Lin Jing asked, as there were too few plants that could become Spirit Monsters in this era.

“Yes, the batch of plants from my hometown that became Spirit Monsters along with me have all been devoured by me. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a ‘companion.’ It is said that there are more plant Spirit Monsters in Qingzhou. I don’t know if that’s true, but I must go and see someday.” Demon Pine said.

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Lin Jing stopped talking and focused on observing the changes in the Pine Leaf Squirrel.

After a long time, the Blood-Sucking Vine was sucked dry again by the Pine Leaf Squirrel. Lin Jing flicked another drop of Longevity Blood onto it, and the vine became vigorous once more.

Seeing this, the Pine Leaf Squirrel hugged it even tighter. Its body was transforming every minute and every second, and the Azure Emperor Longevity Art circulated frantically. No wonder Senior Demon Pine said that with this method, it would soon achieve Minor Achievement in its power.

After several such days, the Pine Leaf Squirrel unknowingly reached the Qi Training Eighth Layer. The emerald color of its eyes became brighter, and every breath it took could cause plants to bow in worship.

While Lin Jing sat cross-legged, Cultivating the Beast Taming Art, he continued to drip blood to feed the plant. The lake had also been cleaned out, and since there were no dangerous creatures inside, he temporarily allowed the Dragon Carp to enter the lake.

Regarding food choices, the Dragon Carp would select some plants in addition to small insects and shrimp. Things like aquatic plant seeds, sprouts, and plant debris scattered in the water. While the Pine Leaf Squirrel was eating meat, the Dragon Carp followed along drinking the soup, biting the extremely weak Blood-Sucking Vine several times.

However, what made the Dragon Carp drool the most were the mosquitoes that foolishly came to suck Lin Jing’s blood.

Some mosquitoes landed on Lin Jing and, after sucking just a tiny bit of blood, showed a tendency to become Spirit Monsters, their lives sublimating.

Some mosquitoes with good “Aptitude” could even instantly reach Qi Training First Layer and transform into Mosquito Spirit Monsters.

“These Mosquito Beasts have great Opportunity! They managed to suck the Longevity Blood that countless Yao Kings and Yao Emperors dream of, even before becoming Spirit Monsters!” Divine Pine sighed with emotion nearby.

“Unfortunately, their lives aren’t long.”

They were shaken off by Lin Jing, only to be burned down by the flames sprayed from the lake, becoming dinner for the Dragon Carp. *Pop—–Pop————·* The Dragon Carp blew bubbles, claiming it had solved the terrifying Yao creatures that harmed its Beast Master, clearly having developed Sentience during this time.

Although its Sentience was still low, it was comparable to the Pine Leaf Squirrel’s initial level.

“As expected of you. In the future, any beast that tries to harm me, you must resolve in this manner.” Lin Jing gave his approval and encouragement. The Dragon Carp was greatly encouraged and swam around in the boiling water.

Lin Jing turned his head and asked Senior Divine Pine.

“Senior, can you tell what Bloodline this Dragon Carp possesses?”

“Mhm, I can tell.”

“It’s the Dragon Carp Bloodline,” Divine Pine said.

Lin Jing was slightly silent; he couldn’t exactly say it was wrong.

“For Dragon Blood Creatures, the stronger the Bloodline, the stronger the Physical Body; the stronger the Physical Body, the stronger the Bloodline. If you want to know whether the source of the Dragon Blood in its body is powerful, just look at its Physical Body potential. Every Dragon Carp that can leap over the Dragon Gate can resist Giant Waterfalls with its Physical Body.”

“Does Senior mean for it to start Body Cultivation now, to see the effect?”

“Yes, but before Body Cultivation, I have a Demonic Technique that can directly measure its Physical Body potential.”

Why is it a Demonic Technique again!

“Just kidding. How could there be so many Demonic Techniques? This is just common knowledge in the Immortal Cultivation World, applicable to Yao Beasts with powerful Bloodlines. Since you are from the Beast Taming Sect, you should know this…”

“Senior, please enlighten me!”

“Pain, extreme pain, can stimulate a creature’s Physical Body potential, allowing it to burst forth with extraordinary strength. To see if a Dragon Blood Yao Beast has potential, just inflict pain on it and observe its reaction to judge.” Senior Demon Pine spoke casually.

“Yao Beasts with little potential will only become weaker when injured and in pain, but those with Physical Body potential will have their strength greatly increased.”

“When some Yao Beasts greatly improve their strength after a life-or-death struggle, it is the pain from the battle that stimulates their potential! Do you understand?”

The Dragon Carp had already developed Sentience. Although it wasn’t high, it wasn’t stupid. Hearing this, it quietly submerged itself to the bottom of the lake and stopped blowing bubbles, behaving very honestly. This was clearly… a Demonic Technique!

Lin Jing shook his head. This was too cruel. How could he intentionally harm his Pet Beast? He pulled out a few Black Chili Peppers, intending to improve the Dragon Carp’s diet later as a reward for protecting him.

“Senior, would you like one too?” He offered it forward, as if offering a cigarette.