Gathering Herbs in the Dense Forest

While Xiao Yu packed their travel bag, Li Mu wasn't idle. He first stored Xiao Yu's black alchemy furnace in the warehouse system, then hurried back to the academy. He informed Mu Bai that he needed to go out for training for a period to find an opportunity for a breakthrough.

Mu Bai understood Li Mu's current situation. The basic courses at the academy were no longer of much help to him. Stepping out of his comfort zone might be more effective. Therefore, he cautioned Li Mu to be careful and readily approved his departure.

Qinglan City faces the sea to the east, and the southwest is a vast, flat plain. The two busiest trade routes of the Cangyun Empire eventually converge in this port city.

However, the north is blocked by a chasm called the Black Dragon Mountain Range. The entire mountain range stretches for tens of thousands of miles, with towering peaks and vast stretches of primeval forest, inhabited by all sorts of birds and beasts.

The special geographical environment of the mountain range dictates that it is sparsely populated, thus concealing many dangers within its undulating terrain. Wandering bandits and ferocious Demon Beasts are characteristic labels of the Black Dragon Mountain Range.

Yet, the mountains and forests, untouched by human hands for millennia, have naturally nurtured countless rare treasures. Therefore, despite the immense dangers, countless civilians risk their lives to enter the mountains. If they are fortunate enough to find a high-quality herb, the profit from selling it could be equivalent to a year's worth of household expenses. This temptation naturally draws countless impoverished families to risk their lives.

It was two hours later when Li Mu and Xiao Yu met again. Both had made extensive preparations for this training trip, including basic medicines, flint, and clothing. Although Xiao Yu had entered the outer reaches of the Black Dragon Mountain Range multiple times with the Hundred Herbs Hall's herb-gathering team, those were large-scale, planned expeditions. This time, it was just the two of them, so they had to be extremely cautious.

"Brother Mu, thank goodness you have a Space Ring. Otherwise, I don't know where we'd put all this stuff. Before, when I went to the mountains with the Hundred Herbs Hall team to gather herbs, we needed over a hundred packhorses just for the supplies," Xiao Yu said, marveling as Li Mu waved his hand, causing bags to disappear into thin air. She couldn't help but sigh that having a good master made all the difference.

Little did she know that the stories of her master teaching her and gifting her magic treasures were all fabricated by Li Mu. The simulated system was a highly confidential matter, and since he was not the original Li Mu but a new soul who had transmigrated, it was a secret he absolutely could not reveal to anyone.

"Haha, yes, my master dotes on me, which is why he gave me this spatial magic treasure. It really makes things much more convenient," Li Mu said, continuing his tall tales while mentally stuffing the packed bags into his meager beginner's warehouse within the treehouse. The iron chests were quickly filled. Looking at Miss Seria, who was still smiling beside him, Li Mu could only offer a wry smile.

I really need to break through to the Core Formation Realm. I don't have any Talent Points, the shop has no new items, and even my warehouse isn't big enough. I must be the most pathetic cheat-wielding transmigator in history. The System: Peasant Woman's Rebirth Latest Chapter.

Li Mu felt helpless. The simulated system could only help him so much in the short term. He could only rely on himself for a breakthrough, but advancing to a major realm was not easy; otherwise, Hao Meng wouldn't have been stuck for five years.

However, despite his helplessness, Li Mu was not one to give up easily. He recalled how in his past life's online games, he could grind for a whole year for a piece of top-tier equipment. That perseverance had become a legend online.

After briefly agreeing on a meeting place and time for the next day, they parted ways and returned home. That night, Li Mu, uncharacteristically, did not cultivate. Instead, he asked Chunxiang to heat water for him and enjoyed a relaxing bath.

Once we enter the Black Dragon Mountain Range, we'll probably have to camp outdoors for many days. I really need to conserve my energy today.

Li Mu submerged himself in the wooden bathtub, his muscles completely relaxed, savoring the last moments of comfort.

"Brother Mu, the inn ahead is the last stop before entering the Black Dragon Mountain Range. All teams entering the mountains will rest here before proceeding. Beyond this point lies the uninhabited primeval forest."

Li Mu put down the bag on his back and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Before him stood a sizable inn, bustling with travelers, herb gatherers, and cultivators taking a break. Beyond this inn lay an endless sea of trees.

"Brother Mu, you have a Space Ring, so why did you make us both carry bags? Although the weight is nothing to our cultivation levels, it's still a bit inconvenient when traveling," Xiao Yu said softly to Li Mu after drinking a large bowl of herbal tea in the inn's only teahouse.

"Silly girl, a Space Ring is an incredibly precious item. You probably don't know that even powerful cultivators in the Immeasurable Realm might not possess a spatial magic treasure. If we were to enter these mountains empty-handed, it would surely attract attention. This isn't Qinglan City; there are bandits and robbers everywhere. Some of these travelers and cultivators you see might completely change their demeanor once we're in the mountains. So, a little disguise is necessary."

Finishing the tea in his bowl in one gulp, Li Mu wiped his mouth. Seeing Xiao Yu's thoughtful expression, he stood up. While the inn was nice, it was crowded and full of prying eyes. Staying too long might attract trouble, so they decided to enter the mountains quickly.

They ascended a gentle slope, passed through a patch of bushes, and after about another hour of walking, Li Mu and Xiao Yu arrived near their first destination.

"We need five types of herbs for the Healing Pill: Spirit Soothing Flower, Silver Leaf Grass, Taro Fruit, Thorn Algae, and Field Mouse Grass. All five are relatively common herbs. The forest ahead should have Spirit Soothing Flower and Silver Leaf Grass. Our Hundred Herbs Hall used to gather these two herbs in similar locations," Xiao Yu said, lightly leaping onto a large rock in front of them and pointing towards the forest. A large patch of poplar trees swayed in the breeze, their forms indistinct. The World of Cultivation Latest Chapter.

"These two herbs are quite common and shouldn't have any guardian Demon Beasts. Among the five herbs, Field Mouse Grass is the most troublesome. It usually grows in swamps, which are also the preferred habitat for field mice. These Demon Beasts aren't strong individually, but they are troublesome because they live in groups and are very aggressive. I've heard from elders that a cultivator in the Core Formation Realm was once besieged by tens of thousands of field mice and was severely injured."

Hearing Xiao Yu's explanation, Li Mu took a deep breath. He knew very well how powerful a Core Formation Realm cultivator was. To injure such a cultivator, the field mouse swarm was indeed formidable, and it would likely be another tough battle.

The two walked through the poplar forest, pushing aside the weeds on the ground, searching for traces of Spirit Soothing Flower and Silver Leaf Grass.

"Brother Mu, look, I found it," came a joyful cry from the young girl. Before them appeared an herb with white petals surrounding a yellow stamen. The petals emitted a faint glow, and its fragrant scent brought an unusual sense of calm, a typical characteristic of the Spirit Soothing Flower.

"You're amazing, Xiao Yu. You found it so quickly. If I were searching alone, I might not find a single one even if I spent the whole day," Li Mu said, carefully plucking the flower and couldn't help but praise the young girl beside him. In the vast mountain forest, being able to quickly identify the potential growing areas based on the type of herb showed a mastery of medicinal ingredients that Li Mu admired. It was no wonder she had become a Mortal Grade Three Alchemist at such a young age; besides talent, it was the result of tireless effort and dedication.

Just as they were crouching down to carefully place the plucked Spirit Soothing Flower, a rustling sound came from the bushes behind them, followed by a gust of foul wind. Before they could react, they both rolled to the side. With a loud impact, a giant Demon Beast landed precisely where they had been standing.

"Storm Wolf!"