Chapter 59: Ice Spirit Grass
Time was running out, so the group stopped chatting and headed straight for the purple forest. Xie Yu stopped slacking off and quickly climbed up a tree to pick the fruits, racing against time.
Surprisingly enough, they finished off the purple heart berries in an hour. Of course, this was due to the small quantity of fruit. In the end, each of them got over 200, enough to last them for a while. Maybe they could pick another crop next time they come.
Satisfied, they left the purple forest and returned to the tree. Xie Yu asked Chu Xu for a new knife, summoned his strength, and picked a dozen thorn balls and some old branches to take back for research.
The old tree shook unexpectedly, as if it was in great comfort. Xie Yu raised an eyebrow and called Yun Xiang and the other two to give the old tree a thorough beautification. Of course, the benefits included the old branches and the thorn balls that had accidentally fallen off.
Half an hour later, they bid farewell to the old tree and headed for the cave they'd originally sought. Without the influence of the magical stone, they quickly found the cave. It looked quite damp, with the occasional sound of dripping water. As they walked further down the cave entrance, the temperature dropped, and it felt like winter.
"Hey, look!" Yun Xiang was excited, "Bi Xin Wang Yue, it's Bi Xin Wang Yue!" Yun Xiang was familiar with Bi Xin Wang Yue because it was similar to many plants in his previous life.
The Bi Xin Wang Yue (Bi Xin Wang Yue) blooms at night, its palm-sized silvery-white petals facing the moon. When the moon is waning, the petals are half-open, and when it is full, they are fully open. The Bi Xin Wang Yue (Bi Xin Wang Yue) can only be used to refine herbs when the flowers are fully open. The flowering period is only one month, and in fact, it is only available for picking on the 15th and 16th days.
Bi Xin Wang Yue is the main material for making Yang Shen Pills. Yang Shen Pills have the effect of a sedative and can also treat mental damage caused by strength and supernatural power agitation. However, the effect is not as great as that of a sedative. However, Yang Shen Pills can nourish the mental strength and tendons of those who have just awakened, especially those who have taken awakening agents.
Such a spiritual plant was rare, so once encountered, it was undeniable that they couldn't let it go. Furthermore, the heavens were on their side this time. The Bi Xin Wang Yue flower had reached its blooming stage, its buds still budding, awaiting the moon's arrival. The four, intent on returning to camp before dark, decided to stay with Bi Xin Wang Yue tonight.
Xie Yu reported to Xie Shaohui that he was safe and told him to go back before dawn.
"It's useless to wait now, let's go and take a look ahead." Yun Xiang suggested, as there was still some time before sunset.
"Put on some more clothes. It's definitely colder up ahead."
"Yeah." Chu Xu and Jin Jiamin had no objection. Xie Yu and Yun Xiang were leading the way. Obviously, it didn't matter much whether they agreed or not.
Xie Yu had miscalculated. Within half an hour, the water ahead had frozen over. The four of them had no choice but to stop and change into thicker clothes. The temperature continued to drop as they went deeper, so they simply changed into their winter combat uniforms, which were both warm and lightweight.
Going further in, the cave opened up, and soon they came upon a large underground lake covered in thick, solid ice. Chu Xu was the first to step on it and jump, but the ice remained unmoved, making him seem completely useless.
Chu Xu was depressed, but he thought it was a good thing that the ice didn't crack. But Jin Jiaren saw through his thoughts and said, "The ice not cracking is not a good thing. Look under the ice."
"What's going on down there? I thought it was fragile because I saw the flowing water." The lake water was exceptionally clear, and even though it was frozen, you could still see the bottom at a glance.
Jin Jiaren rolled his eyes speechlessly at him, "Look carefully!" Chu Xu lowered his head patiently. Finding things was not his strong point. He only liked to show off his prowess on the battlefield. "Huh? Ice Spirit Grass!"
"Ah... Ayu, there is Ice Spirit Grass, Ice Spirit Grass!" Chu Xu excitedly grabbed Xie Yu's arm and shook it violently.
"Oh, oh, be gentle, be gentle, I know, I know!" Xie Yu's expression was hard to describe. Why didn't he realize that this was a fool before?
Ice Spirit Grass grows beneath the ice. It has small plants and large leaves, the diameter of which matches the length of its stem. Its leaves can be used as a refrigerant or directly used to store food, keeping them fresh for one to two years, depending on the plant's grade and the integrity of the harvest.
Its stem is encased in ice crystals, ranging from 1 to 3 cylindrical, transparent crystals. Ice crystals are a high-level soothing agent, edible without any side effects. They are a perennial quest for the Mercenary Guild, and are not commercially available.
Compared to other scarce potions like tranquilizers, ice crystals are particularly popular among awakened individuals and those with special abilities. After all, power surges and superpower surges can happen to everyone, but mental confusion is not universally experienced. Therefore, whenever news of ice crystals appears, crowds flock to them, vying for them.
"I feel like my task has become heavier." Chu Xu had a heavy expression on his face, leaving the three people puzzled.
"Heavy? Do you mean smashing the ice?" This was all Yun Xiang could think of.
"NO, NO, keep your mouth shut!" Chu Xu made a gesture to seal his mouth.
"Oh," Yun Xiang suddenly realized, "You are not a talkative person, so there is nothing to worry about!"
Chu Xu gave Yun Xiang a look that said, "You don't understand. I got so many good things. I'm afraid I'll wake up in the middle of the night and tell others about it."
...It's so cold! The three ignored him and started thinking of ways to break the ice.
"Ajin, try using your supernatural powers first."
"No, the flames are too large and won't be very effective."
"How about a lower fire?"
"The temperature won't go up."
"Why don't we try to dig a hole in the ice first, and then use a big fire to roast it. The fire of a superpower should be able to melt the ice."
"Try!" Xie Yu took out his ice hammer and smashed it hard. Naturally, this kind of purely physical work was for him, who had an S-level physical fitness. After a few hits, Xie Yu had smashed a hole. Jin Jiaren poured his supernatural fire into the hole, and it began to melt the ice.
"It's about to melt. Be careful not to burn the ice spirit grass." Yun Xiang said as he put on special gloves and half-knelt on the ice, preparing for the last and most difficult step, picking the spirit plant.
The moment the ice melted, Jin Jiamin quickly withdrew the fire. Yun wanted to put his arm in to confirm the position first.
"Is it okay?" Xie Yu saw that Yun Xiang's hand had already touched the Ice Spirit Grass.
"No, the spiritual plant will appear bigger when viewed from the ice surface, but it is actually deeper." He could barely touch the ice spiritual grass by kneeling, but it would be easy to damage the stems and leaves. Yun Xiang simply lay on his side and stretched his arm as far as possible to pick it.
"It's almost there, be careful!" Seeing that Yun Xiang was about to pick it, the three of them stared at it nervously, their hearts in their throats.
"Huh—" Yun Xiang successfully picked a piece of Ice Spirit Grass, and the three of them breathed a sigh of relief. It was so difficult! That was a close call!
With this experience, Yun Xiang, Xie Yu, and Jin Jiaren formed a picking team, excluding Chu Xuchi LL. Who made him only talk when it mattered most? He should form a team on his own.
Chu Xu grumbled, finding a spot and swinging his hammer like a beast, but no one appreciated it. What good is it? Xie Yu scoffed.
Wow! You Xie Yu!
(End of this chapter)
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