Because the beast was now at a disadvantage, it realized that defeating Uchiha Hiko and Shui Lingboyang with its current abilities alone was nearly impossible. Clever as it was, it decided to hide in its own lair.
If that were all, it would not have mattered much. But if it kept hiding inside, Uchiha Hiko and Shui Lingboyang would have to find a way to lure it out before taking the initiative to attack.
Their ultimate goal was to eliminate it, not let the beast remain in hiding. Simply forcing it to hide would not solve the problem at all. Even after Uchiha Hiko left, Shui Lingboyang would still have to face the same issue.
So Uchiha Hiko thought they should use some spiritual power to draw the beast out, but he did not know of any good method. Seeing the bright look in Shui Lingboyang's eyes, he felt that she might have come up with a good idea.
"Do you have a good plan? Tell me so we can see whether it will work. But it must be done on the condition that your life is kept safe."
Seeing Shui Lingboyang's expression, Uchiha Hiko felt that she must have had something in mind, which was why he asked. Otherwise, he would not have questioned her so rashly.
"I do have a good idea. I can use my abilities to grow some lingzhi here. This beast loves lingzhi, so once it smells them, it will definitely come out."
"And there is a reason I am taking the risk of using my abilities here to grow lingzhi. After the beast eats them, its power will greatly increase, but I cannot put my poison into the lingzhi."
"Because if I did, it would notice while eating. If it found out, it would