Three months later, in the outermost reaches of Sunset Forest,
Unknown bird Soul Beasts chirped softly, answered by faint insect calls. Every so often, one or two beastly roars drifted over, painting the surroundings with strokes of desolation.
In this grim forest, no creature that had survived until now was simple. Some fought with sharp claws, some relied on astonishing speed, while others simply bred more...
Beneath the shadows of the trees, a snow-white rabbit darted swiftly through the bushes, flashing in and out of sight, making it impossible to judge where it would move next.
At last, it stopped beneath a giant tree. Its long ears stood high as it listened to the sounds around it.
After making sure the area was safe, it raised its head and slowly crawled toward a lush patch of Blue Silver Grass.
Keeping watch in every direction, it made certain no predators lay in ambush behind it before beginning its feast. Its three-petaled little mouth bit off a clump of grass blades.
After only a few bites, the little bunny froze in obvious surprise. It could sense the plentiful juice within the Blue Silver Grass, its fresh grassy fragrance, and a taste without the slightest bitterness.
"This Blue Silver Grass really is tastier than anywhere else. Worthy of being this Rabbit Lord's target!"
The little bunny ate even more fiercely, burying its head in the grass and paying no attention at all to the movements around it.
The grass beneath the rabbit's feet stirred. Some of the Blue Silver Grass bent in strange ways, and a bizarre opening suddenly appeared in the otherwise intact turf.
Several pale, tender things poked out from the opening in the turf, smooth as flawless white jade. Looking closely, their distinct joints revealed them to be human fingers!
A hand suddenly appeared behind the little bunny. Like the savage jaws of a hunting python, it lunged at the bunny's nape, and in an instant, Bai Xiao had it firmly under control.
The rabbit's mouth was stuffed full of grass, while the tremendous force of the hand clamped tightly around its neck, making it unbearably uncomfortable. It could only twist its lower body frantically, its two hind legs kicking uselessly at the air.
Feeling that the rabbit had been subdued, the owner of the hand lifted an entire sheet of turf the next moment.
A figure abruptly rose from a pit in the ground. One hand brandished a dagger, stabbing straight at the little bunny struggling in his grasp.
Pssht—
A faint sound rang out, barely worth mentioning.
It was the sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh—gentle, yet terrifying.
The dagger had already pierced the rabbit's neck.
The rabbit first twisted violently, then its movements gradually grew smaller, its struggling weaker. In the end, the light vanished from its eyes, and mosquitoes began to swarm toward its body.
Only then could the face of the person hidden beneath the grass be seen. He had clearly draped the turf over himself.
A pair of sapphire-blue eyes brazenly examined the prey he had just caught.
Beneath them, an evil, charming smile revealed a row of white teeth—count them, and exactly eight showed every time he smiled.
He was Bai Xiao. Over the past three months, he had clearly gained quite a lot.
Just like the "turf" Bai Xiao was wearing now, this strange-looking patch of grass was Bai Xiao's independently developed Bai's Invisibility Garment No. 2. No. 1 had been the black robe from before.
Before Blue Silver Grass seeds sprouted, Bai Xiao scattered them over a mold that had been shaped in advance.
He then sprinkled some droplets of water over them, stimulating their growth. Using the seeds germinated through Assimilation, the innate skill of his Cell Martial Soul, he controlled their growth with Mental Power.
Bai Xiao first intertwined their roots, weaving them into the rough form of a coat. Then, with some naturally growing vine plants added in, he tangled every part tightly together.
Bai Xiao then used his Martial Soul to stimulate their growth. Once the plants matured, they became Bai Xiao's specially made "fur coat."
This Blue Silver Grass could not only serve as Bai Xiao's usual camouflage, but also help him absorb soul power from the air for cultivation. Sometimes, it could even become bait during hunts...
Bai Xiao was extremely satisfied with his Bai's No. 2 Invisibility Cloak.
Bai Xiao raised his right hand. At some unknown moment, a scorching fireball had condensed in his palm, its heat warping the surrounding air.
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