Lin Hao and the others chased after him for a while, but they could no longer catch up to Lin Taichu. They stopped pursuing him and returned to their respective camps.
Lin Taichu fled wildly through the forest. His stamina was nearly exhausted, and he gradually could not hold on any longer. His chest felt tight, his breathing came short, and his entire body went weak as he collapsed to the ground, gasping without stop.
After resting for a moment, Lin Taichu got to his feet and prepared to continue on his way. But just then, he suddenly realized that his legs had gone numb, as if something had bitten them. He could not take even a single step.
Lin Taichu was startled. Looking down, he saw many green plants growing from the ground. Their leaves were dark green, their surfaces rough and dry, and they gave off the foul stench of decay.
This green plant was called dark green grass. It was highly poisonous and could paralyze a person's muscles, leaving them unable to move. Lin Taichu's legs had been numbed, and he could only lie on the ground as the dark green grass crawled all over his body.
Before long, Lin Taichu's body grew stiff, and he felt utterly drained.
Just when Lin Taichu thought he was doomed, a cool breath washed through his entire body. The poison of the dark green grass was dispelled, and Lin Taichu regained his ability to move. He struggled to his feet and warily scanned his surroundings. This place was not far from the village. If the Netherworld Sect caught up with him, he would be in danger.
Just then, a rustle of footsteps suddenly came from ahead.
Lin Taichu abruptly raised his head and saw several snakes slithering out from the