Zhao Xing sent out the Scout Grass Person, then looked at the newly acquired ganoderma.
"Low Grade Spirit Show, I wonder if it increases lifespan or Origin Qi."
The Spiritual Qi emitted a fragrant scent. He tried eating a bite and quickly learned the ganoderma's name and effects.
【You consumed the Low Grade Spirit Show 'Purple Lightning Ganoderma', your lifespan increased by 2 months, Origin Qi increased by 100 points, and Lightning Spell proficiency increased by 150 points.】
"Hmm? Why did it also increase Lightning Spell comprehension?" Zhao Xing felt a current flow through his body.
After eating a bite, he discovered that this Purple Lightning Ganoderma increased lifespan, Origin Qi, and Lightning Spell comprehension.
"It seems this ganoderma is not far from being a Medium Grade Spirit Show. If given a little more time, it might truly enter the Medium Grade."
As for why it increased Lightning Spell comprehension, that wasn't random.
Zhao Xing had observed that section of rotten wood; it had broken after being struck by lightning.
The Purple Lightning Ganoderma that grew from the lightning-struck wood naturally increased comprehension related to Lightning Spells.
After eating all the ganoderma, Zhao Xing glanced at his panel.
【Name: Zhao Xing】
【Realm: Unranked】
【Luck: Derived Two】
【Gathering Origin: Sixth Stage (1156 / 10000)】
【Additional Lifespan: 35 years】
【Spells: Basic Cultivation (Max Level)】
【Thunderstorm (Beginner): Seventh Turn (7784 / 9999)】
【Lightning Guidance (Intermediate): First Turn (1955 / 9999)】
After fully consuming the Purple Lightning Ganoderma, his lifespan increased by 2 years, Origin Qi by nearly a thousand points, and Lightning Spell comprehension by over seven hundred points.
Because it increased Lightning Spell comprehension, both the 【Thunderstorm】 and 【Lightning Guidance】 Spells benefited.
Thunderstorm was close to the Spell's Eighth Turn, and Lightning Guidance was also nearing the Spell's Second Turn.
"Lifespan only increased by two years, but it's still a pleasant surprise."
Anyway, defeating Qin Feng was like finding free money; any increase was welcome.
"Thump~"
His heart suddenly pounded.
After reaching the Sixth Stage of Gathering Origin, absorbing the ganoderma only took a quarter of an hour.
Zhao Xing noticed that the Scout Grass Person was approaching the cave entrance.
"It seems there's nothing unusual, could that fierce beast have gone out?"
Controlling the Grass Person to look left and right, he found no sign of the fierce beast, and Zhao Xing's courage grew a bit.
"Swish~"
The Grass Person stopped pretending and quickly rushed into the cave entrance.
Since the Scout Grass Person didn't inherit Zhao Xing's Bright Eyes Spell, after rushing into the cave, its vision suddenly darkened.
"Using a First Grade East Lake Pearl as eyes is still not quite enough; in complex environments like this, it can't cope."
"Next time, I'll consider using a Night Pearl or other treasures that can increase dark vision."
Fortunately, the cave was relatively large, with decent lighting, so he could still barely see.
The cave was not damp and was well-ventilated.
The Grass Person had just crept in five meters when, due to reduced visibility, it stepped on a dry branch, making a snapping sound.
Zhao Xing controlled the Grass Person to look down, only to realize that what was underfoot was not a dry branch at all, but a bone as thick as an arm!
"This cave is quite deep."
Zhao Xing continued forward, advancing safely for another ten meters or so, and found that he still hadn't seen the end. It was pitch black inside, and the slope went downwards, with the height of the cave growing larger and larger, exceeding seven or eight meters.
"This cave is too big, what kind of fierce beast lives here?"
Such a large cave inevitably made one think of the fierce beast's size.
And the dry bones on the ground were getting larger and larger.
Initially, they looked like bones of small rabbits, pheasants, and the like.
But gradually, large fierce beasts appeared.
When the Scout Grass Person had penetrated twenty meters deep, it actually saw a relatively complete skeleton over five meters tall ahead!
"What species is this? Could the deceased be an Unranked strange beast?"
With no skull and many ribs missing, Zhao Xing could only determine that this should be an Unranked strange beast.
It might even be more than Ninth Grade!
"East Lake Mountain has nurtured powerful Unranked strange beasts, but few people have seen them alive. Generally, after the mountain opens in autumn, they are dealt with by the authorities."
"Could an Unranked strange beast live here?"
Zhao Xing became even more cautious, controlling the Scout Grass Person to carefully pass through the skeleton.
At this moment, the East Lake Pearl flashed with light, and the vision fed back by the Scout Grass Person suddenly became a bit brighter.
Two sources of light appeared ahead.
The moment he saw the light, the intensity of Zhao Xing's premonition instantly doubled.
"Could it be a High Grade Spirit Show?"
He immediately controlled the Scout Grass Person to run over, intending to grab it and flee.
However, the two balls of light flashed and disappeared, rushing towards the Scout Grass Person like lightning.
"Buzz~"
The next moment, Zhao Xing lost contact with the Scout Grass Person.
Immediately after, a faint roar came from inside the cave.
"Good heavens, I mistook the strange beast's eyes for a Spirit Show."
What he had seen just now was not any treasure at all; it was very likely the strange beast's eyes.
Its speed was too fast, so much so that the Scout Grass Person had no time to react, didn't even see what was happening, and was destroyed.
"If an Unranked strange beast is guarding it, this will be very difficult."
"Moreover, I don't even know what this strange beast looks like or what Realm it's in right now." Zhao Xing pondered.
Zhou Gang and Fang Jie had indeed given him a surprise, but this surprise was too great, and he didn't know if he could handle it.
"Explore again!"
This time, Zhao Xing sent three Mighty Vajra Grass People, five Entangling Grass People, and one Scout Grass Person into the cave.
The three Mighty Vajra Grass People and five Entangling Grass People were only there to cover the Scout Grass Person for observation.
The second exploration's goal was to confirm the strange beast's species and strength, so there was no need to be secretive anymore.
He directly let the Grass People swagger in.
Zhao Xing jumped onto a high branch, facing the cave, watching from a distance.
As soon as the Grass Person team entered the cave.
"Swish swish swish swish~"
A blurry black shadow appeared, almost like lightning.
From Zhao Xing's perspective, he couldn't clearly see the strange beast's movements.
He only observed the Grass People at the forefront.
The leading Seventh Turn Mighty Vajra Grass Person was cut in half at the waist in one encounter.
The Entangling Grass People were even worse, completely pulverized.
Finally, the Scout Grass Person only saw a blurry phantom and two balls of eerie light.
"Buzz~"
His vision was interrupted again.
Roars came from the cave.
Zhou Gang and Fang Jie, who were healing, trembled upon hearing them, their hearts pounding, and their bodies drenched in sweat.
Zhao Xing also felt as if his heart was clutched, unable to calm down.
"It's definitely an Unranked strange beast; either it's more than Ninth Grade, or it's a naturally rare species with a powerful Bloodline."
Even without seeing it, Zhao Xing understood the terrifying nature of the mysterious strange beast inside the cave.
"Large in size, yet so fast?"
"Generally, the strength of a strange beast is also linked to the treasure it guards; there must be a High Grade Spirit Show inside." Zhao Xing's eyes were somewhat fervent.
Luck Spirit Show was also something he greatly desired. The benefits brought by his Derived Two Luck were considerable: the ominous yellow calendar's warnings were more accurate, he had an advantage in Dao battles, and he could even pick up Vermilion Fruits by farming at the foot of the mountain after entering Spirit Mountain!
"Such a massive strange beast will definitely come out to forage. It's just dawn now, and after a night, it should come out to find food in the morning. Perhaps I can also use the Grass People to lure the tiger away from its mountain lair." Zhao Xing's eyes darted, and he began to scheme.