Synthesis System

Looking at the group of venomous beasts eyeing him covetously, Xiao Yu realized in an instant that this was no coincidence.

How shrewd and cautious was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo? Would he ever leave his medicinal garden completely exposed without keeping any contingency plans?

The Poison Miasma outside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was the first line of defense, and this colony of Pink Matriarchs—tamed or utilized by him and entrenched in specific areas along the edge of the miasma—was the second line of defense guarding the treasure land.

Ten-thousand-year soul beasts, especially those that were gregarious, were not something a cultivator below the rank of Soul Emperor would dare to face, and cultivators above the rank of Soul Emperor should know that this place was the territory of Poison Douluo, and would not dare to step in lightly.

Therefore, these ten-thousand-year soul beasts were perfectly suited to defend against those cultivators below the Soul Emperor level.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss!" The Pink Matriarch let out a sharp hiss, like a bugle call signaling an all-out attack.

In an instant, dozens of streams of pink venom shot toward Xiao Yu from all directions like high-pressure water cannons!

This venom was not only highly corrosive, but it also contained intense neurotoxins and hallucinogenic components; the consequences would be unimaginable if he were to be contaminated.

At the same time, the red light in the Pink Matriarch's massive compound eyes flared, and a powerful mental shockwave slammed into Xiao Yu like an invisible giant hammer.

Xiao Yu's pupils constricted, and alarm bells rang in his heart. He had just finished a long-distance raid and had exhausted his mental energy harvesting immortal herbs, so he was not at his peak state.

Facing this sudden siege by a group of thousand-year soul beasts led by a ten-thousand-year soul beast, a single moment of carelessness could lead to total destruction!

"You're courting death!" Cold light erupted in Xiao Yu's eyes as fury and killing intent surged.

The sight of the miserable, injured state of Yu Yi and the others was still fresh in his mind, and now these venomous insects dared to block his path!

"Wind Force!" A violent airflow exploded from his center, forming an indestructible barrier that blew away all the incoming pink venom, which hissed as it corroded the ground and the Pink Ladies charging at the front.

The Pink Matriarch's mental shock collided with this wind wall like a stone sinking into the ocean, stirring up only a ripple.

"Light Spear!" Xiao Yu did not stop for a second; his right claw condensed blinding holy light, and several purifying light spears tore through the pink mist, shooting precisely toward the Pink Matriarch's massive compound eyes!

Sacred light had a natural suppression effect on highly venomous soul beasts. The Pink Matriarch let out a painful shriek as its compound eyes were scorched, and the mental shock was instantly interrupted.

"Vacuum Slash! Air Cutter!" Xiao Yu's wings acted like blades, slicing through the air!

Several condensed, transparent wind blades and cyan light blades that tore through the air wove into a net, sweeping across the insect swarm like the scythe of the Grim Reaper!

Puchi! Puchi! The carapaces of the dozens of thousand-year Pink Ladies charging at the front shattered, juices splattered everywhere, and they were instantly shredded into pieces!

The Pink Matriarch was both shocked and furious, its massive body trembling from intense pain and fear.

Just as it tried to retreat, Xiao Yu's figure appeared above its head like a ghost!

"Flash Strike!" With a flash of blue light, Xiao Yu moved with the momentum of wind and thunder, slamming fiercely into the Pink Matriarch!

"Wooo--!" The Pink Matriarch let out a dying wail, its massive body crashing to the ground, twitching a few times before falling still.

The remaining Pink Ladies, now leaderless, scattered in terror under Xiao Yu's cold gaze, diving into rock crevices and toxic mists, disappearing from sight.

The battle ended as fast as lightning! Xiao Yu didn't even look at the carnage on the ground; with a flap of his wings, he turned into a cyan-white streak of light, soared into the sky with the immortal herbs, and vanished instantly over the Sunset Forest.

Unknowingly, Xiao Yu's skill set had become richer, giving him more ways to deal with enemies.

At the same time, the system's voice suddenly rang out in Xiao Yu's mind.

[Host has completed the annual mission "Kill one ten-thousand-year soul beast"]

[Rewards: Cocoa Fruit*20, Leo's Memory*5, Primary Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine*20, Wing-Type Elf King Throne*1, Gale Stab Skill Stone*1, Whirlwind Storm Skill Stone*1, Storm Eye Skill Stone*1, Heavenly Light Skill Stone*1, Water Cannon Skill Stone*1]

[Detected that the host has completed each of the four types of missions once, unlocking the Synthesis System.]

Xiao Yu stopped abruptly in mid-air, his gaze falling on the system. Synthesis System?

"System, explain this Synthesis System." Xiao Yu set off again, but his mind remained focused on the system.

[The Synthesis System can synthesize items collected by the host to obtain items of higher quality.]

[Taking the Primary Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine as an example, five bottles of Primary Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine can be synthesized into one bottle of Intermediate Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine, and five bottles of Intermediate Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine can be synthesized into one bottle of High-Tier Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine.]

Xiao Yu nodded thoughtfully: "Can I only synthesize things I get from you?"

[No, items the host obtains in this world can also be synthesized.]

[For example, the immortal herbs in the system inventory can be synthesized by the system into higher-quality immortal herbs.]

Hearing this, Xiao Yu shook his head: "Although I'm tempted, forget it. Immortal herbs are too rare, and I only have this many; how could I possibly use them for synthesis."

"Notify me later if there are items that can be synthesized." After gaining a rough understanding, Xiao Yu flew toward the Heaven Dou Royal Forest.

Night fell.

A cyan-white streak of light tore through the twilight and landed precisely on the platform atop the giant tree.

The airflow generated by Xiao Yu's massive body blew away the faint scent of blood and herbs remaining on the platform.

"Aoo--!" A clear whistle filled with urgency and concern echoed through the forest.

"Woo! Woo!" Responding to him were the excited yet weak cries of Yu Er, Yu San, Yu Si, and Yu Wu.

They immediately gathered around, affectionately rubbing their heads against Xiao Yu's feathers, their eyes filled with reliance and the relief of having survived a disaster.

Xiao Yu's gaze immediately turned to the center of the platform.

Yu Yi was still lying weakly on the ground, its left wing tightly wrapped in rough leaves and vines, but the blood seeping through had already dried and darkened.

Its eyes were somewhat dim, and it only managed to lift its head upon seeing Xiao Yu return, letting out a low whimper filled with grievance and pain.

"Ao! (I'm back!)" Xiao Yu's heart tightened as he hurried to Yu Yi's side, gently brushing his wing against its injured one, conveying comfort and firm resolve through [Wing-Type Affinity].

"Ao! (Don't be afraid, I've found a way!)"

He scanned his surroundings quickly.

At the edge of the platform lay some gnawed-on fresh fruit, clearly brought by Qian Renxue, along with a few chewed-up common herbs that emitted a faint, cooling scent.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yu immediately communicated with the system.

With a flash of light, twenty-five bottles of glowing [Primary Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine] appeared on the ground before him.

These were the twenty bottles he had received as a system reward, plus the five he had accumulated from daily tasks.

"Synthesize!" Xiao Yu willed.

[Detected twenty-five bottles of Primary Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine, can synthesize five bottles of Intermediate Leader Bloodline Secret Medicine. Proceed with synthesis?]