Dividing the Spoils

Because Xiao Yi Xian was so versatile and had even studied mechanisms, they easily entered the stone chamber within the cave.

The stone chamber looked rather simple and empty. Moonlight Stones used for illumination were embedded in the walls...

By the dim glow, Mo Tang compared everything in the stone chamber with the fragments in his memory one by one.

But when he saw the three corners of the chamber, he was instantly stunned!

Quite a few glittering Gold Coins and other precious valuables had been piled there. Judging by the sheer amount of Gold Coins, there were probably no fewer than several hundred thousand.

Mo Tang's eyes suddenly widened. Staring at those gleaming Gold Coins, he could no longer look away.

It couldn't be helped. Though he had read the original novel, he only remembered that Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian had obtained three treasures in these Ruins: the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, the Remnant Map of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, and Eagle Wings. The rest had only been medicinal ingredients...

But there were actually so many Gold Coins and valuables here... This was something Mo Tang had not expected!

"Damn! That's a lot of money!"

Startled, Mo Tang blurted it out.

Seeing this guy practically drooling over a pile of Gold Coins, Xiao Yi Xian muttered disdainfully, "You money grubber!"

Mo Tang's ears twitched, and he immediately turned his head, glaring. "I heard that!"

"So what if you did? Was I wrong?" Xiao Yi Xian lifted her chin and replied defiantly.

"Fine, fine. You're not a money grubber. You're noble. Then all these Gold Coins are mine!"

"In your dreams!"

After trading a few barbs, neither of them touched the valuables first. Instead, their gazes finally fell upon a small flower bed piled up with soil in a corner.

"Ah! There are so many precious medicinal herbs!"

Covering her small mouth, Xiao Yi Xian let out a cry of surprise.

Mo Tang naturally was not surprised at all...

Although he did not know the specific names of these herbs, the moment he touched the plants, the system's notification sounds began beeping incessantly beside his ears.

"Mid-grade Energy discovered: 40 points. Absorb?"

"Yes/No."

"Mid-grade Energy discovered: 55 points. Absorb?"

"Yes/No."

"Mid-grade Energy discovered: 70 points. Absorb?"

"Yes/No."

They were all Mid-grade Energy. It was clear that even by the system's standards, these herbs were exceptionally precious, high-grade medicinal ingredients.

Just as Mo Tang was overwhelmed with delight, suddenly...

"Mid-grade Energy discovered: 200 points. Absorb?"

"Yes/No."

"...Holy shit...!"

Mo Tang's eyes went wide.

What his hands were touching at that moment was a plant in the center of the flower bed, its blades alternating between white and red.

This plant had white and red leaves.

The white stalk was covered in tiny objects resembling ice crystals...

Yet atop its fiery red crown, it looked as though a flame were blazing.

Two entirely opposite colors and attributes had somehow grown together on a single plant. It was truly miraculous.

A faint mist coiled around the plant, making it seem as though it stood amid clouds.

"Could this be the Ice Spirit Flame Grass that Xiao Yan obtained in the original novel?"

Mo Tang had not been able to stop himself from saying that aloud, but his voice was too low for Xiao Yi Xian to hear clearly. She only caught the name "Ice Spirit Flame Grass."

This immediately startled her. Looking at Mo Tang, she asked curiously, "Huh? You actually know it?"

"Ahem!" Mo Tang coughed dryly, then said with a serious expression, "Of course. This Spirit Medicine is something I've been searching for over many years. It's very important to me!"

"Get out of here! Save it!" Xiao Yi Xian did not believe his nonsense at all. "Don't think you can fool me! This Ice Spirit Flame Grass is the most precious thing here. Don't even think about keeping it all for yourself!"

After Xiao Yi Xian finished gathering all the medicinal herbs from the flower bed and placing them into specially prepared Jade Bottles, Mo Tang, who had already found the Keys to the three Stone Boxes, waved her over.

"Come on, come on! Time to divide the spoils!"

Hugging more than a dozen Jade Bottles, Xiao Yi Xian could not help rolling her eyes. "Can't you talk properly? What do you mean, divide the spoils... That sounds awful!"

Mo Tang ignored the little girl's complaint. Rubbing his hands together, he held up the Keys and said, "Come on, let's open them and see what's inside..."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with anticipation as well.

Unlike in the original novel, only the two of them knew about this place now. There was no need to worry about anyone following them, so they both felt especially relaxed.

When they opened the first Stone Box and saw the scroll inside, Xiao Yi Xian's face immediately lit up with delight.

"What is it?" Mo Tang leaned closer and asked, pretending not to know.

"A Poison Scripture that records how to prepare poisons."

Not minding the head nearly resting against her shoulder, Xiao Yi Xian turned over the colorful scroll and replied with a smile.

"A Poison Scripture..." Mo Tang deliberately drew out the words before saying, "Then it's useless to me... It's yours!"

"Thank you."

Hearing Mo Tang say that, Xiao Yi Xian felt relieved. She nodded gratefully at him.

But as she looked over, she suddenly realized that they were far too close. Her breath could land directly on his face, and the girl instantly blushed furiously again.

"You bastard, taking advantage of me again!"

Gritting her teeth, Xiao Yi Xian glared at him, stuffed the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture scroll into her clothes, and promptly shifted away.

"Come on, let's look at the next one..." Mo Tang gave an awkward laugh and hurriedly changed the subject.

"Another scroll?"

Looking at the black scroll placed inside the box, Mo Tang raised an eyebrow.

He reached out and took the black scroll from the box, carefully examining it. At last, his gaze stopped on the small words along its side: "Mysterious Tier High-grade Flight Battle Skill: Eagle Wings!"

Beside him, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened as well. "This is a Flight Battle Skill?"

She had watched Mo Tang use Gale Wings from close range before. It had been incredibly magical.

Mo Tang smiled faintly, then, under the girl's astonished gaze, casually tossed the scroll in his hand to her.

"You're..."

Xiao Yi Xian's heart trembled, and she asked somewhat cautiously.

Mo Tang shrugged. "I already have a Flight Battle Skill, and it's far stronger than these Eagle Wings or whatever. So I have no use for this. It's yours!"

"Ah, this..."

For once, Xiao Yi Xian was at a loss.

Seeing this, Mo Tang smiled slightly. "Didn't we agree before? Whatever we find goes to whoever can use it...

I already have a Flight Battle Skill, so this should have been yours to begin with. You don't need to feel embarrassed."

"Th-then... all right."

Holding the scroll in her hands, Xiao Yi Xian felt delighted.

It was not only because she had obtained a precious Flight Battle Skill, but also because of the attitude of the person before her...