'Damn it, what the hell is this thing? A locust tree can't grow this thick!'
Looking at the giant tree not far away, Wang Zheng couldn't help but curse.
This giant tree clearly has a diameter of about four or five meters, but the height of its trunk is strangely similar to that of other trees in the distant forest, which looks very awkward.
Moreover, although this giant tree was short and stout, its canopy was enormous, branching out in a way that blocked out the sun, completely obscuring the white bones scattered on the ground.
These forked branches are like an invisible arm that firmly grasps the entire space, enveloping it.
Looking further up, at the very top of the giant tree, countless broad, thick leaves covered everything nearby.
This made the area very dark, with only faint rays of sunlight shining through the gaps between the leaves.
Countless vines on the branches connect with the surrounding trees, and the intertwined vines and leaves cover the entire space above the piles of white bones, as if they are hiding themselves.
This giant tree did not seem to be any kind of plant or beast that Wang Zheng recognized.
Wang Zheng temporarily ignored the eerie giant tree in the distance and squatted down to carefully examine the white bones at his feet.
He discovered that these were the bones of strange beasts, and the bones were completely brittle.
All the spiritual energy within was completely absorbed, and with just a gentle pinch, it crumbled into a pile of powder, which drifted away into the distance with a gust of cold wind.
By this point, Wang Zheng was completely certain.
It is either a new, undiscovered plant-like beast, or it has undergone a second mutation after consuming too much of the flesh and blood of other beasts.
The thought made Wang Zheng tremble all over, but not from fear, but from excitement.
To be honest, if he were to encounter such a strange scene during his exploration, he might not dare to come in and investigate directly. At the very least, he would have to call Old Man Chu along, since he, Young Master Wang, is known for his prudence.
But now that he knows this strange tree can't harm him, he's completely at ease. Next, he'll definitely have to test the tree's true strength.
The reason Wang Zheng dared to let the vines pull him over without resisting was entirely because he mistook those vines for the legendary third-level plant beast—the Huaiyin Tree—mentioned in his plant biology textbook.
It's no wonder he made a wrong judgment.
The Locust Tree, a third-grade plant-beast, is formed from a locust tree that has been nourished by spiritual energy for a long time.
They mostly grow in dense forests, prefer shade, and have tough, glossy vines. They often use their vines to entangle prey and suck their blood.
Look, apart from the fact that there are more vines, they are stronger, and they extend longer, this is exactly what happened before.
Moreover, this was the first time Wang Zheng had encountered such a situation, so his misjudgment was understandable.
Therefore, in his eyes at the time, this mere level three beast was definitely not capable of harming him.
Wang Zheng naturally didn't take the locust tree seriously either.
Moreover, where there are locust trees, there are bound to be ice crystal bees. Ice crystal bees will build nests in the locust trees and then produce honey with great medicinal value during their flowering season.
The locust tree is inherently yin, and its flowers are also full of yin energy. When combined with the ice-attribute ice crystal bee, it can produce ice crystal honey that is refreshing and full of spiritual energy.
More importantly, these Ice Crystal Bees are also second-grade exotic beasts, and their numbers are enormous, they travel in swarms, and they are known for their violent temper and relentless pursuit of the dead.
Don't be fooled by these bees; after the spiritual energy revival, the evolved Ice Crystal Bees have not only grown in size but also become carnivorous!
This insect-like creature not only has a stinger rich in cold venom, but its tail stinger will even detach itself after being stung.
Not only do they not die after falling off, they can even regrow after a period of time.
Moreover, it carries an extremely potent ice-attribute toxin, and its mouthparts are incredibly sharp, making it quite formidable.
These two mythical beasts complement each other; one sucks blood and the other eats flesh, a typical symbiotic relationship.
If an enemy attacks, they will even attack together the invaders who trespass into their territory.
As an aside, in the supplementary reading on plant biology, "An Overview of Associated Mythical Animals," it is mentioned that:
The Ice Crystal Bee's stinger is of moderate length and also deals elemental damage, making it ideal for crafting into a beginner Awakener's starting short weapon.
However, because ice crystal bees are aggressive and cannot be tamed, their stingers are not very numerous.
In other words...it's very valuable!!!
In short, for others, the combination of these two strange beasts is likely a nightmare to be avoided at all costs.
But for Wang Zheng, such a good thing was beyond his wildest dreams.
Why did Wang Zheng go to Yunnan? Wasn't it because he was attracted by the abundance and fragility of the insects and exotic animals there?
So even though it's not the flowering season for the locust trees and there's no way there could be honey, Wang Zheng still gave up resisting and was dragged over by these vines.
His real target was actually that group of relentless second-grade bee-like beasts.
However, looking at the scene before him now, Wang Zheng's plan to cultivate spiritual energy has once again fallen through.
However, Wang Zheng quickly perked up after a moment's thought.
Regardless of what kind of entity the giant tree in front of me is, it certainly can't harm me.
There might even be some unexpected surprises.
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