Xiao Heng was in a hurry, so he did not notice that someone was quietly following behind him, taking the things Xiao Heng had planned to come back for later.
Seeing how terrifying Xiao Heng and the puppet were, that person was somewhat afraid as well. However, he concealed his aura extremely well, to the point that even Xiao Heng failed to notice him. Of course, that was also because Xiao Heng had not been paying much attention. This person had long walked the line between life and death, and the enormous profit had temporarily made him forget the disparity in strength.
He hid behind a fallen flower, collected the medicinal herb, then watched Xiao Heng continue onward as a cold glint surfaced in his eyes.
"Fight! It would be best if you both perish together. Then it will all be mine—the Life-Devouring Flower nectar and the belongings of a Dou Zun expert. If I obtain them, perhaps I can step into the Dou Zun realm as well."
Standing before the rows upon rows of enormous flowers, Xiao Heng and the Heavenly Demon Puppet seemed utterly insignificant. They were not even as large as the petals, yet the countless flowers around them still dared not approach.
"Leave... or... fight to the death...!"
A broken, intermittent voice rang out, leaving Xiao Heng slightly surprised. Few plants possessed any instinctive awareness, and the Life-Devouring Flower was definitely among the smarter kinds. Still, this intelligence existed only among plants. Compared to animals, it was far too difficult for plants to develop sentience.
Yet this Life-Devouring Flower could actually speak. Though its words were fragmented, that alone proved it was extraordinary. At the very least, it had entered an unusual realm—one that was very likely the eighth tier.
"Interesting. But are you qualified to