Purple Leaf Vine Branch

"Linsey, what is this?"

Seeing the Wooden Sword stuck in the hole on the small island in the lake, Anrui cast a questioning glance at it.

But Linsey couldn't give an answer either, and this time she could only shake her head to express her confusion. "I don't know either."

"In fact, even the discovery of this hidden space was just an accidental effect of my skills. I have no idea what's inside."

Anrui raised an eyebrow, accepting Linsey's explanation, and then stated his own judgment:

"Then let's not go there yet."

"It is dangerous to rashly come into contact with something in an unknown place."

"..."

"Well, actually, my skills can also be used to appraise items."

Linsey was a little embarrassed to reveal her abilities, and after listening, Anrui only uttered one word:

"Appraiser?"

The appraiser is not a specific profession.

Professions like businessmen and explorers can cultivate this ability, so Anrui wasn't too surprised.

Linsey readily admitted it:

"Similar to an appraiser. However, the information they obtain is not very detailed; they can only discern some basic information."

Anrui smiled, shook his head, and sighed:

"Linsey, your skills have already achieved more than enough."

"If you leave it out there, remember to keep it a secret, or you'll definitely attract unwanted attention."

"That's all I'll ever say to you."

Linsey replied.

While they were talking, he waded across the lake and came to the flower-covered lawn on the island in the middle of the lake.

This hidden map isn't very large; arriving here marks the end of the entire space.

Although the mission reward pointed him to this hidden space.

But the things before him could not be created out of thin air by his skills.

Adhering to the principle of caution, Linsey first used the product attributes to identify the Wooden Sword stuck in the ground.

[Oddity/Seedling/Weapon/Material: Purple Leaf Vine Branch]

Epiphytic seedlings clinging to the Climbing to Heaven Vine possess the potential to become points of connection in the world; their fragile nature in their early stages allows them to sever abnormal spatial connections; they can also be used as materials to create other props.

This is a unique item, extremely rare, and of immeasurable value.

"..."

Seedlings can sever abnormal spatial connections.

Moreover, once fully grown, it can become a connecting point between the two worlds.

Even without considering the description of it as a "unique item" with "immeasurable value," just those two characteristics alone were enough for Linsey to know how precious the thing in front of her was! There was no need to hesitate.

Linsey reached out and gripped the cool wooden handle, then exerted force with one hand.

Click.

He pulled out the Purple Leaf Vine Branch with almost no effort.

Only when the shape of the object was fully exposed to the air did he realize that although it looked like a Wooden Sword stuck in the ground, it was not actually like that.

The part of the seedling that grows on the outside does indeed resemble the hilt of a long sword, while the part below is a normal root system.

It feels cool to the touch when you hold it, and you can also feel the wood grain.

When Linsey held this "longsword" in her hand, it felt more like holding a worn-out wooden broom; she could hardly feel its special features.

"Linsey?"

Anrui was still at the entrance, sat on the ground and called out to Linsey.

Linsey then took the ' Wooden Sword ' back to Anrui's side and began to explain:

"This... can be considered some kind of Vines plant."

"Based on the information I've gathered, it can sever abnormal spatial connections and can continue to cultivate more capabilities in the future."

"Severing abnormal spatial connections..." Anrui narrowed his eyes, deep in thought. "Can I take a look?"

"Of course." Linsey handed over the Purple Leaf Vine Branch without hesitation.

Anrui held it in his hand and waved it around casually a couple of times.

With the help of the Weapon Master's skill in mastering all weapons, he quickly understood the capabilities of this 'weapon', and his expression relaxed accordingly.

After handing the ' Wooden Sword ' back to Linsey, Anrui then began to explain:

"This thing works just as you said, but you have to be careful when you use it in the future. Its texture is very fragile, just like an ordinary tree branch."

Linsey nodded slightly and put the [Purple Leaf Vine Branch] into her bag.

He carefully inspected the cave again, and after confirming that there was nothing else of value, he looked after Anrui, who was sitting on the ground.

"Uncle Anrui, how are your injuries?"

While inquiring about Anrui's condition, Linsey also took out herbs and used them on Anrui's wounds after Resource Conversion.

gurgle—

After finishing one dose of herbs, he immediately took out another dose to continue.

But Anrui stopped him beforehand. "Linsey, that's enough."

"One dose is enough; any more won't help. Besides, with such a safe environment, I can easily remove any remaining toxins in a little while."

Linsey nodded.

Anrui would never joke about something like this.

He put the herbs back in his bag, then took out some wood and started a campfire in the cave.

You can swim here from Mirror Lake.

Both of them were soaked by the lake water and now needed to dry their clothes.

Moreover, Anrui needed to eat something to recover his strength, so Linsey took the opportunity to take out the meat she had stored and start preparing food.

Some time has passed.

After Linsey brought the prepared barbecue to Anrui...

He found the soldier in front of him deep in thought, seemingly oblivious to the food in front of him.

"Uncle Anrui, have you eaten?"

Linsey called out softly, and Anrui finally reacted, taking the roast meat with his one arm and taking a big bite.

He was seriously injured and definitely needed to replenish his energy.

Seeing that Anrui had almost finished eating, Linsey asked, "Uncle Anrui, I noticed your expression just now, as if you were thinking about something. Was it something related to the Dragon Beast?"

Anrui nodded, then shook his head:

"It might be related, but it's hard to say for sure right now."

Linsey sounded somewhat confused:

"Didn't you already conclude that the changes in the world are related to Dragon Beast?"

This time, Anrui nodded immediately. "That's right, that's confirmed."

"But I was thinking about those spiders; their appearance seemed a bit unusual."

"Fifth Stage Devil Beast, like me, are extremely rare. Before encountering one, I was even prepared to spend about a week searching for the corresponding individual."

"But the result was that we had only been here for less than half a day when we encountered a Fifth Stage Devil Beast, which even commanded a considerable number of subordinates."

Upon hearing Anrui's explanation, Linsey also realized the strangeness of the situation.

He frowned, pondering the possibilities behind this, but just then, Anrui raised another point. "And Linsey, there's more to the strange stuff today."

"Think about it—given the hunting speed of those spiders, there shouldn't be so many Devil Beast around Mirror Lake. The existence and motives of these spiders are quite questionable!"

[First update!]

At my pace, I'll probably post one chapter every two hours.