The good news wasn't about capturing the Void-Severing Beast Void-Severing Beast, nor was it any news about it. The good news was that Bai Qi brought back a kind of spiritual herb.
This kind of spiritual herb has a bluish tinge to its color, only two leaves, shaped like willow leaves. It is about half a foot long and has many roots, like downy hairs. This kind of spiritual herb is called Hundred Origin Grass.
Previously, Zhao Fu had obtained a pill formula called the Hundred Origin Pill, which is a second-tier pill that can increase cultivation speed by four times. It requires Hundred Origin Grass to brew.
This time, Bai Qi brought back more than a thousand Hundred Origin Grass. Of course, Zhao Fu didn't use these Hundred Origin Grass; instead, he took them back to cultivate them in large quantities.
However, it will take some time for the Hundred Origin Grass to reach its application value. If the Hundred Origin Pill is used, the cultivation speed can be increased to four times. In addition, Zhao Fu has most of the high-aptitude A-level soldiers, and soon a large number of first-tier soldiers will appear. Only in this way can the gap between him and the system forces be shortened.
The system's city soldiers start at Tier 1, and they also cultivate. In addition, they occupy a huge amount of resources, so the cultivation speed of the system soldiers will not be slow. If the gap is large at the beginning, the gap will become larger and larger in the future.
It can be said that for players to become the rulers of this world, the system's power is a very difficult mountain to overcome. At present, players only have an advantage in numbers, and are weaker than the system's power in all other aspects. At the same time, as you develop, the system's power will also develop. Who knows if some ambitious city lords will become kings or emperors in the future.
Of course, there are now various restrictions on the main city of the system. Only by taking advantage of this opportunity can we develop properly. Because without these numerous restrictions, who knows what crazy things the city lord might do, such as disliking players, fearing that the players will grow too strong, and directly slaughtering all the players in the city.
Although the relationship between the system forces and the players seems pretty good now, conflicts and contradictions are inevitable and will have to be faced sooner or later, and Zhao Fu is mentally prepared for that.
This time, obtaining over a thousand Hundred Origin Grass brought Zhao Fu a slight sense of joy. However, the whereabouts of the Void-Severing Beast were still unknown. Bai Qi had set up three traps, waiting to confirm them one last time tomorrow. If all else failed, they would have to search for the Void-Severing Beast elsewhere.
The weather was bad tonight; dark clouds covered the sky, and several flashes of lightning ripped through the night. Soon after, a heavy rain began to pour down. Fortunately, Zhao Fu and his group had prepared tents to take shelter from the rain.
Early in the morning, after the rainy night, the air was exceptionally clear, and the sky was a clear, clean blue. The surrounding flowers, grass, and leaves all had a delicate sheen after the rain.
Zhao Fu also got up early and stood on a hillside not far from the tent to admire the scenery. Just as he was about to leave to check on the five traps,
To Zhao Fu's utter surprise, just as he was about to leave, a person riding a donkey appeared before him.
This person was a man, around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, quite handsome, dressed in white, with a sword at his waist, giving him a somewhat elegant air.
He yawned lazily, riding on the donkey, swaying as he walked. The donkey he was riding didn't look simple either. Although it looked similar to an ordinary donkey, Zhao Fu sensed from its eyes that it had a high level of intelligence, at least on par with Little Gray and Little Black.
This person gave Zhao Fu a very mysterious feeling, a sense that he was not to be underestimated, that he had extraordinary abilities, and that he would be attracted at first glance.
"Hello!"
At this moment, the young man also noticed Zhao Fu standing on the hillside, smiled slightly, waved, and greeted him.
As soon as he spoke, Zhao Fu realized that he was a player. However, given his strength as a player, the fact that he could enter this place alone meant that he must be quite capable.
When the other person greeted him, Zhao Fu smiled and replied.
The young man gently patted the donkey, then rode it to Zhao Fu's side, smiling slightly, and said, "I really didn't expect to meet someone here. May I ask your name?"
After a moment's thought, Zhao Fu said, "My Zhao Xin!"
Upon hearing Zhao Fu's name, the young man nodded and introduced himself, "My name is Zhang Heng!"
"By the way! Friend, do you know how to get to Little Abyss Valley? I think I'm lost," Zhang Heng suddenly thought of something and asked Zhao Fu.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fu didn't hide anything and pointed, saying, "That direction is Little Abyss Valley!"
Zhang Heng turned his head and saw the method Zhao Fu pointed to. He smiled and said, "Thank you!"
Zhao Fu shook his head and said softly, "No need!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng turned the donkey around, a smile on his face, and said, "Then see you next time!"
After saying this, Zhang Heng rode his donkey in the direction Zhao Fu pointed.
But what he said made Zhao Fu frown, because he understood that the young man was certain that he would meet him again. Although they had only exchanged a few words, Zhao Fu couldn't help but become wary of him. He gave Zhao Fu not only a mysterious feeling, but also a dangerous feeling, a feeling that Zhao Fu had never experienced before.
As soon as Zhang Heng left, a soldier stepped forward and said, "Your Highness! Breakfast is ready. Please enjoy it at your leisure."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fu returned to his tent and Bai Qi about it. Bai Qi's expression also turned serious, and he said, "Anyone who can evoke such feelings in His Highness must be someone who transcends ordinary people!"
On the other side, Zhang Heng continued riding his donkey at a leisurely pace. The donkey brayed softly a few times. Zhang Heng smiled, reached out and ruffled the donkey's head, saying, "I know he's not simple. He possesses something from the Yin-Yang School that conceals one's fortune. This kind of thing is very rare, but don't worry! We'll meet again."
Meeting Zhang Heng was just a minor incident. Zhao Fu told Bai Qi about it, but there was nothing he could do but be more careful with Zhang Heng in the future.
Then, it's time to get down to business: check the five traps. If there aren't any, then we'll have to go check the other three border areas.
Heading towards the first trap, they heard a sound ahead—the sound of something hitting an iron cage. It seemed they had made a catch. Zhao Fu led his men closer and discovered they had caught another burrowing rat, which made Zhao Fu sigh.
Then, they headed towards the second trap, where they heard another sound. Upon closer inspection, they found that the trap contained a goat with only one horn, which was not Void-Severing Beast.
Then, Zhao Fu led the group toward the third trap. There was no sound here. Upon closer inspection, the trap was indeed intact and untouched. The Rainbow Demon Fruit used as bait was also completely unharmed.
Now only the last two traps remain. They approached the fourth trap but there was no movement. Upon closer inspection, the trap was also untouched. Zhao Fu then led his men to the fifth trap, but still heard no sound.