Proficiency Maxed Out, Liver Become Mortal Sword Immortal — Part 4

That Menial Disciple instantly realized something and fell silent.

The group continued forward for several dozen steps, every step careful as they drew closer and closer to the Snake Orchid Grass.

When they were only a few steps away from the Snake Orchid Grass, Senior Brother Lin suddenly stopped.

The others exchanged glances and did not dare move forward either.

Such medicinal herbs were always watched over closely by demons. Although they could not see where the Demonic Snake was now, it certainly could not be far away.

The Snake Orchid Grass had been nourished by the Demonic Snake's spirituality and grew alongside it, which was why it possessed the effects of a mid-grade herb. If the Demonic Snake consumed it after reaching the Body Refining Ninth Level, it would have a chance to step onto the Immortal Path.

No matter how fiercely the Demonic Snake protected such a treasure, it would not be excessive.

Perhaps their every movement was already under the Demonic Snake's watch.

The Cold Pond was nearby. If it suddenly burst out of the Cold Pond, no amount of vigilance would be too much.

Senior Brother Lin, who was leading them, flickered his gaze before turning around and pointing at Yun Shu. "You. Go pick the Snake Orchid Grass."

Li Jian froze slightly at the side, then showed a troubled expression. He had not expected Senior Brother Lin to trip Yun Shu up at a time like this.

Moreover, this Outer Sect Disciple was their leader, and his strength was solid. If they disobeyed such an order, they might not receive any reward.

As the Outer Sect Disciple who had accepted the mission, he had the right to give such orders.

The lives of Menial Disciples were not worth much. If they truly had talent, they would not need to climb upward step by step from being menial disciples.

Such things were tacitly accepted.

Someone had to serve as cannon fodder. Besides, if Yun Shu refused to follow orders, Senior Brother Lin could embellish the story when he returned and reported it to the Law Enforcement Hall, and Yun Shu might face punishment.

With so many people watching now, no one wanted to take the risk themselves. For a moment, Yun Shu seemed to have been completely isolated.

Yun Shu glanced at everyone but said nothing, merely nodding slightly.

The Snake Orchid Grass before him was not of particularly high quality, so the Demonic Snake naturally could not be too strong. He was still confident he could handle it.

Li Jian still looked as though he wanted to say something but hesitated. He did not want Yun Shu to go to his death, but it seemed there was nothing he could change.

Completing missions outside the sect was dangerous to begin with.

Ignoring the changes in everyone's expressions, Yun Shu focused intensely and walked forward step by step. Behind him, Senior Brother Lin's eyes burned brightly.

If he could obtain this Snake Orchid Grass, the Deacon had promised to give him a pill once the alchemy was complete. Then, advancing to the Body Refining Fifth Level would be within reach!

Only a few steps away, Yun Shu soon arrived before the Snake Orchid Grass.

Just as he was about to pick it, a sense of danger suddenly rose in his heart. Without another word, Yun Shu swiftly retreated.

He had not truly expected to pick it in the first place, and since he had remained on guard, his reaction was naturally faster.

After quickly stepping back, he looked at where he had just stood and saw that a Water Arrow had already blasted a huge crater into the ground beside it.

Senior Brother Lin's brows jumped.

He was not merely Shocked by the Water Arrow's attack power, but also by Yun Shu's speed!

Too fast!

Even he had to admit that he might not have been able to do it himself.

But he had no time to think.

After the Water Arrow fell, a huge Azure Scale Snake Tail was already sweeping toward them.

The Menial Disciple in front of him moved as quickly as a rabbit, leaping directly behind him. Senior Brother Lin could not help cursing, "Fuck, you're going to get me killed!"

Curse as he might, in order to avoid being whipped to death by that tail, he still circulated his blood qi and met it with a punch.

At this range and with that sweeping speed, he had no way to dodge.

The Body Refining Realm tempered the body, making fists and feet the finest weapons. With the strength of the Mid Body Refining Stage, light shimmered around his fists as they smashed directly into the azure snake tail.

The immense force made Senior Brother Lin's blood qi churn violently. He staggered back several steps before steadying himself.

The Azure Scale Snake Tail below trembled slightly for an instant before sinking back into the Cold Pond.

"You did that on purpose?"

Yun Shu wore an innocent expression as he met Senior Brother Lin's nearly fire-spitting gaze.

"That Demonic Snake is too strong. I'm only at the Body Refinement Second Layer. I couldn't withstand it, so I could only run," Yun Shu said faintly from behind him.

Senior Brother Lin wanted nothing more than to slap him to death.

Could someone at the Body Refinement Second Layer run that fast?

But obtaining the Snake Orchid Grass was the most important matter now. As for everything else, they could settle accounts after returning to the sect.

Senior Brother Lin swallowed a bottle of Hundred Herbs Liquid and replenished some Spiritual Energy.

The sight made everyone envious. Menial Disciples had to work themselves to death completing several missions each month before they could obtain two bottles of Hundred Herbs Liquid.

Outer Sect Disciples used it directly to restore their strength and heal blood qi injuries.

"You go." This time, Senior Brother Lin pointed at Li Jian. His gaze turned slightly cold. "This Demonic Snake is only around the Peak Body Refining Fourth Level. Together, we may not be unable to fight it. We'll help you hold the Demonic Snake back. Once you pick the Spirit Medicine, we leave immediately and do not get entangled with it."

No one felt that arrangement was unreasonable.

If they clashed head-on with the Demonic Snake, their Chance of Winning might not be high, but their objective was only the Snake Orchid Grass.

Li Jian was considered the weakest among them. The others would hold back the Demonic Snake while Li Jian picked it. That was suitable.

As for why they did not let Yun Shu continue picking it, Senior Brother Lin must have been traumatized already.

Whenever something happened, this man ran faster than a rabbit.

He had clearly had a chance to obtain the Snake Orchid Grass just now!

He had been so close!

Yun Shu had no objections either. Even Senior Brother Lin could barely fight it to a draw, so this Demonic Snake did not seem outrageously powerful.

This time, everyone moved forward together.

The Snake Orchid Grass grew on the shore and could not survive in the water, giving them an opportunity.

Moreover, this herb had not yet fully matured. Good things naturally had to be saved for use when advancing in cultivation, which was why the Demonic Snake had not swallowed it directly. For the Human Race's Alchemy, such Snake Orchid Grass was entirely sufficient.

Li Jian gritted his teeth and bent down to pick the Snake Orchid Grass.

This time, everyone saw the Demonic Snake's true body.

Its head emerged from the Cold Pond.

Covered in azure scales, its head was as large as a water vat, while its body was as thick as a water barrel. At such a size, it could already be considered to possess a demon's bloodline.

Its huge, bloody mouth dripped with foul-smelling snake saliva. If they had not been enemies, Yun Shu would have thought the great snake looked rather imposing.

Water Arrows formed one after another over the Cold Pond, nearly condensing into ice crystals and turning into ice arrows. In the end, they became a rain of arrows that shot explosively downward.

This was merely the Demonic Snake driving them with blood qi, so they were not especially sharp, but they were still enough to inflict fatal harm on anyone below the Mid Body Refining Stage.

Senior Brother Lin stood in front of Li Jian. After forcibly enduring several ice arrows, Li Jian successfully picked the Snake Orchid Grass.

Senior Brother Lin shouted, "Go!"

Could they get away?

Senior Brother Lin took the Snake Orchid Grass from Li Jian and swiftly turned to leave.

But the Demonic Snake was faster.

A huge azure figure flashed like lightning and stretched across the path before them.

Senior Brother Lin's scalp went numb.

With the Snake Orchid Grass picked, the Demonic Snake had clearly been enraged. Its eyes were now blood-red as it stared at everyone.

"Attack! We can't leave anymore—there's no way back!" someone shouted from behind.

Senior Brother Lin gritted his teeth. He still did not want to clash head-on with the Azure Scale Demon Snake before him.

But first, the Demonic Snake regarded the Snake Orchid Grass as incomparably important—it was the Demonic Snake's Immortal Path Foundation. Second, there was truly nowhere left to avoid it.

This Demonic Snake did seem to possess strength comparable to his, but its body was powerful, protected by thick defensive scales, and it was relatively agile as well.

That had been clear from the moment it rushed ashore.

These thoughts flashed through his mind.

There was absolutely no chance of avoiding it now.

Then fight!

Senior Brother Lin attacked first from the front. He leaped into the air and charged at the Demonic Snake, dense blood qi surging around his body.

The others attacked as well. In an instant, one Body Refining Fourth Level cultivator and two Body Refinement Third Layer cultivators launched attacks at the Azure Scale Demon Snake.

After shouting those words, Yun Shu simply stood at the back.