The Corpse-Capping Tree's intelligence was not high, but it was still a living demon creature, and it possessed an extremely strong appetite. Outsider humans or demons would surely come in droves for spirit objects. Even if the Thousand-Cherry Blazing Soul Grass was of little use to the Corpse-Capping Tree, as long as it guarded these spirit plants, it would never lack prey delivered to its doorstep.
Pig Seven was not stupid and naturally knew that searching for the Corpse-Capping Tree could be dangerous. However, besides the Corpse-Capping Tree, Hanging Corpse Ridge also contained another exceptionally terrifying creature—the Ghost Butterfly Tree. Once attacked, that tree would release a swarm of Ghost Saliva Butterflies, which were extremely troublesome to deal with. Moreover, the Ghost Butterfly Tree possessed considerable intelligence and was extraordinarily vengeful. Once it bore a grudge, one would be pestered endlessly by its vendetta within Hanging Corpse Ridge unless it was completely killed.
The Corpse-Capping Tree possessed the ability to change its form. Normally, it disguised itself as a Ghost Butterfly Tree, only reverting to its true form when it attacked. If Lu Xiaotian and the wild boar demon planned to constantly attack the surrounding trees to test whether they were Corpse-Capping Trees, that method would simply not work. They could only be exceptionally careful while traveling through Hanging Corpse Ridge and remain as vigilant as possible against a Corpse-Capping Tree's ambush.
Fortunately, the Ghost Butterfly Tree absorbed underground spiritual power and the ubiquitous tomb Baleful Intent. Unlike the Corpse-Capping Tree, it did not enjoy feeding on flesh and blood. Unless attacked, it would not take the initiative to assault other people or demon creatures.
Lu Xiaotian and the wild boar demon, who took three steps and started at every shadow, carefully made their way through the mountain ridges. They