Wangjiang River connected countless crisscrossing underground waterways.
Relying on her innate instincts, Bai easily found one of the subterranean rivers that flowed through Jinfeng Temple.
She followed the current onward.
Other than the sound of water, the underground river was utterly silent, yet it was not dark. Crystals of many colors dotted the damp stone walls, giving off a gentle glow.
A shimmering glimmer also drifted through the water, likely from some kind of bioluminescent microorganisms. Quite a few translucent fish swam past, the blood flowing through their bodies glowing pale blue as well.
A unique environment gave rise to a unique ecosystem. Life was truly wondrous.
"I'm rich..."
Bai's eyes sparkled as she stared fixedly at the crystals on the walls.
The river channel was fairly broad, but for convenience, she still changed into human form. Happily chipping crystals from the stone wall, she stopped after taking only a few, afraid of damaging the underground river's ecology. Even demons had to have principles.
Before long, the many creatures in the underground river drew her attention again.
She jumped into the river, caught a translucent little fish, and tossed it straight into her mouth. Without even chewing, she swallowed it whole. Her eyes narrowed happily. It tasted wonderfully fresh, far better than the fish she had eaten in the Wangjiang River before.
She did not dare eat too many, either.
The ecosystem in such a special environment was fragile. Its tolerance for disturbance was nowhere near that of the natural world outside, and once damaged, it would be difficult to restore.
She continued onward.
The underground river gradually widened, so she simply resumed her white snake form. Her jade-white body rose and sank upon the water's surface, while rippling waves gleamed with a radiant blue fluorescence. It was like the