When Flowers Became Sentient!

Another hour passed.

At last, everyone entered the forest.

Along the way, they had swept through hundreds of monsters. Those monsters had all moved in packs and were not very strong; there was not even a single third-rank one among them.

However, there had also been casualties on the Monster Slaying Army's side, and many soldiers bore injuries.

Fang Bai and the others also looked somewhat weary. Besides A Xiu, a shadow had settled over the eyes of the other three.

They had watched living people get torn apart by monsters and swallowed whole.

That scene had been far too brutal!

"I suddenly think the villa was the safest place."

The grin on Qi Tian's face vanished as he spoke in a low voice.

Fang Bai said calmly, "We'll have to go through this sooner or later. Only by growing strong can we survive in this chaotic world."

Qi Tian nodded, then suddenly thought of something and looked at Fang Bai. "Old Bai, why do I feel like you've gotten stronger again? You're not some kind of monster, are you?"

Fang Bai's mouth twitched. "You're the monster! This young master is a martial arts prodigy! The Exotic Energy here is dense, and after killing monsters, we can dig out Monster Cores to cultivate. That's why I'm improving so quickly."

He was actually feeling rather pleased with himself. So far, the gap between him and the others was getting smaller and smaller.

As long as he kept killing, his level would rise at breakneck speed!

By now, he had already killed eight monsters!

The eighth monster had even been killed by Fang Bai with his own strength!

In other words, he now had the ability to solo monsters of the same rank!

Just two more, and he would complete the mission!

He finally would not have to die!

Director Liu had separated from them midway through the journey. No one knew where he had gone, and that left Fang Bai's group feeling less secure.

"Stay sharp. Next, we may encounter third-rank monsters!"

Qi Zhen's voice rang out.

Everyone became vigilant. Though injured, there was not the slightest fear in their eyes.

After passing through a stretch of woods, they were stunned by the sight before them.

"Damn! So many Spiritual Plants!"

Ahead of them lay a patch of open ground, where more than a dozen Spiritual Plants grew.

These Spiritual Plants were the so-called Natural Treasures of the otherworld. Their effects greatly benefited martial artists' cultivation.

A flash of heat appeared in Qi Zhen's eyes as well.

Fan Gang said excitedly, "Captain, this is clearly an unclaimed treasure vault!"

The appearance of the otherworld was also a good thing for humanity. Whoever first occupied an otherworld had an enormous chance of getting rich.

Although Qi Zhen was excited, he did not lower his guard. Instead, he said, "Groups of three. Keep watch and gather these Spiritual Plants as quickly as possible!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone sprang into action.

Fang Bai's group of four stayed close together and cautiously made their way forward.

"That's a Fire Seed Flower! Eating it can increase fire-element Exotic Energy."

Qi Tian pointed at a bright red flower.

Fang Bai glanced at him in confusion. "You sure know a lot."

Qi Tian said smugly, "Of course. My family works in this business."

"But none of us have fire-element abilities."

Fang Bai said decisively, "Pick it! If we can't use it, can't we sell it for money?"

He reached toward the Fire Seed Flower.

Just then, a cyan afterimage shot out from the grass beside him and lunged at him!

It was a python as thick as an arm!

But in the next second, a blade flashed, and the python was cut cleanly in two!

Fang Bai curled his lips. "A beast is a beast. Did you really think you could fool this young master?"

How could there be no ambush around such a treasure? Did it think he was some fake transmigrator?

Qi Tian gave him a thumbs-up. "Nice! You're still the best!"

Fang Bai directly picked the Fire Seed Flower, then said to the others, "Leave the Spiritual Plants with me for now. We'll divide them once we get out."

No one objected.

The others were also attacked by monsters, but they had been on guard from the start and dealt with them easily.

Before long, everyone had picked all the Spiritual Plants.

Fang Bai's group had successfully gathered six Spiritual Plants as well.

"These are worth over six hundred thousand!"

Qi Tian clicked his tongue in amazement.

Fang Bai had not expected money to be so easy to earn. In the city, with a monthly salary of three thousand, how long would it take to earn six hundred thousand?

Of course, it also came with the danger of losing one's life.

Everyone set off again. This time, their goal was to gather Spiritual Plants. After all, this place had not been explored yet, and treasures lay everywhere.

"These are all ownerless things, so they aren't worth much. Truly precious Spiritual Plants will be guarded by monsters."

Qi Tian told them.

Fang Bai smacked his lips and said, "Do you think it's possible for us to act on our own? To gather Spiritual Plants?"

Qi Tian stared at him in shock. "Are you crazy?! This place is so dangerous! Without the Monster Slaying Army's protection, wouldn't we just be walking ingredients?"

Fang Bai said seriously, "But this is such a good opportunity to get rich! And if we keep following them, how will we ever get any training?"

Qi Tian still hesitated.

Fang Bai patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Old Qi, you don't want to become a wastrel in everyone else's eyes, do you?"

Hearing that, Qi Tian gritted his teeth. "Let's do it!"

Fang Bai asked for A Xiu and Xiao Yuan's opinions, and they agreed as well.

After fighting side by side for a day, the four of them had begun to work together and developed a trace of tacit understanding.

Fang Bai found Qi Zhen and explained their decision.

Qi Zhen was somewhat surprised. Looking at Fang Bai, he said, "Are you sure? If you encounter powerful monsters, you could die."

Fang Bai smiled. "We have our own methods. We'll be careful."

Qi Zhen thought for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. Since you've decided, do as you wish."

Fang Bai and Qi Tian's group separated from Qi Zhen and the others.

Qi Zhen watched the backs of the four as they left, lost in thought.

"Captain Qi, are we really letting them fool around like this?"

Fan Gang walked over and asked.

Qi Zhen said blandly, "They aren't part of the Monster Slaying Army. Life and death are fated; it's not our place to interfere."

On the contrary, bringing them along would only disrupt their rhythm.

"Forget it. Someone else will worry about them. Let's hurry and survey this place, then meet up with the reinforcements and establish a base!"

"Understood!"

Elsewhere.

The team of four passed by a sea of flowers.

"Old Bai, which way are we going?"

Qi Tian asked in confusion.

Fang Bai said, "Good question. I don't know either."

Qi Tian's expression stiffened. "You don't know? Then why did you split off with such confidence?"

Fang Bai grinned. "It's all the same wherever we go. Let's find a group of monsters to kill first."

A Xiu suddenly said, "Something's wrong."

The four stopped.

"What is it, A Xiu?"

Fang Bai asked curiously.

A Xiu narrowed her eyes, then said, "We're surrounded."

"Huh?"

Qi Tian was startled and hurriedly looked around. Aside from huge, strange flowers, there was nothing else nearby.

Fang Bai narrowed his eyes and looked at those flowers. Then he said in a low voice, "That's right! These flowers are getting closer to us!"

Originally, they had been four or five meters away from the flowers, but now they were only a little over two meters away!

"Careful!"

Fang Bai shouted.

At the same time, several flower buds suddenly split open, revealing two rows of sharp teeth as they bit straight at them!

"Damn! Man-eating Flowers?!"

Everyone hurriedly threw themselves to the side.

Fang Bai licked his lips, then raised his blade and charged forward instead!

"So reckless?"

Qi Tian's expression changed. Before he could react, Xiao Yuan beside him also let out a roar and rushed out!

A Xiu used Teleportation, suddenly appearing above a Man-eating Flower and slicing through its stem with one strike!

Dark red blood actually spilled from the severed stem!

Every single one of these flowers was a Man-eating Flower! Fang Bai and the others had blundered into their territory by accident!

Fortunately, their individual strength was lacking. They had not even reached the first rank and were merely ordinary monsters.

The four spent some effort before dealing with them all.

"Amitabha, I actually love flowers and plants very much."

Qi Tian complained.

Fang Bai curled his lip. "You wouldn't think that if you ended up in their stomachs."

He glanced around and said, "Let's leave this place as soon as possible."

The moment he finished speaking, a sudden change occurred!

The ground before them abruptly split apart, and then a massive black shadow burst out from beneath the earth.

It was a Man-eating Flower as enormous as a sunshade!

Sensing the aura around it, Fang Bai and the others' expressions turned grave.

"Second rank!"

If they had guessed correctly, this Man-eating Flower was the boss!

"Damn it! Even flowers have become sentient! Is this how terrifying the otherworld is?"

Fang Bai nudged Qi Tian. "It probably sensed your love and came looking for you especially."

Qi Tian's face darkened. "Give me a break!"