Magic Treasure Embryo (Bonus Chapter)

Fang Shu immediately turned around and walked over to where the Tagalong Insect was lying prone.

Once he arrived, the restless gu insects on his body all quieted down and no longer rushed to burrow out.

Fang Shu tested it by taking another gu insect from his sleeve.

Under his gaze, although that gu insect was not as single-minded as the Tagalong Insect, it still circled in midair for a while before landing on the ground with a smack.

It searched around, then eventually moved beside the Tagalong Insect, wanting to burrow into the crack in the stone as well.

Fang Shu immediately understood. This was most likely the place in the entire cave where the poison of metal and stone was most concentrated.

These gu insects, especially the Tagalong Insect, were far more sensitive to the poison of metal and stone than Fang Shu.

Moreover, gu insects knew nothing of restraint. They only acted according to instinct or command.

Fang Shu hesitated no longer. He forcibly caught back the two gu insects, held his breath and gathered his focus, then gripped the Long-Tongue Sword and began digging into the ground.

Sizzle, sizzle! Cutting marks appeared on the massive stalactite in the cave.

The instant the stone was cut open, Fang Shu felt another metallic tang fill his nose and mouth. Even with the leadstone serving as a barrier, the bones in his body began to itch.

Fortunately, he could still endure this level of exposure for a short while.

After splitting his attention to check his physical condition through the Dao Register, Fang Shu continued.

Buzzing, the stalactite was cut apart further.

Fang Shu himself was still fine, but the Second Tribulation Long-Tongue Sword in his hand was the first to show signs of failing. Though he had not