Tiger Yao Lair
The rules of the Spirit Realm are different from those of reality; the weapons and equipment used by professionals must be produced in this world.
Even if minerals from the Spirit Realm are smelted and processed in the real world, they cannot be brought back into the Spirit Realm.
Therefore, for ordinary adventurers, the biggest challenge in the Spirit Realm is weapons and equipment. Due to the lack of stable trade channels, most adventurers are lucky if they can acquire a set of leather armor and weapons.
If a Spirit Realm territory has the ability to manufacture weapons and equipment, it can open up a stable source of income in the real world. More importantly, it can attract adventurers and improve the territory's security.
"If you just want to explore for mineral veins, you need a professional prospector." Lin Xu shook his head and looked at the wild forest in the distance.
"Roar~"
A deafening Tiger's Roar echoed through the mountains and forests, drawing the attention of the Evil Eye.
Deep in the forest, a spotted tiger demon slowly emerged, its eyes gleaming like cold lightning piercing the forest mist, its crescent blade flashing coldly in the sunlight.
Tiger Demon, Level 6 Demon, Power: 14
Agility: 12
Physical condition: 15
Spirit: 9
Intelligence: 8
Lifespan: 195
Demonic Power: 90
Talent: [Serve as the Tiger's Ghost] For each enemy unit killed, there is a 15% chance to turn the target into an accomplice ghost, who obeys its commands and shares its vision. The number and combat power of the ghosts increase with the strength of the original character (Ghosts: 6).
Skills: Pounce, Field Combat Mastery, Night Travel Equipment: Coarse Linen Wristbands, Faded Leather Skirt, Crescent Blade "A tiger demon actually spawned!" Lin Xu's eyes lit up immediately.
Generally speaking, due to differences in racial attributes, the probability of different monsters spawning varies.
In fact, most of the mountain spirits and monsters sent to Azure Cloud Mountain before were low-level monsters such as dog demons, sheep demons, rat demons, and even rabbit demons, and their true forms were mostly herbivores.
Carnivorous monsters like jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards already have a low spawn rate, and wild monsters like tiger demons with innate talents are even rarer. Although they don't have the Elite Template bonus, tiger demons' combat power is already far superior to those of the same level.
"Capture it alive!" Lin Xu immediately gave the order.
"Chirp chirp~ (Master has given the order: capture it alive!)" Qiuqiu waved its tentacles, and lightning crackled in its mind.
"Sizzle~"
Several Mind Blast tore through the space, and vague ghostly figures could be seen howling and disintegrating in the mountains and forests.
The tiger demon roared, its crescent blade sweeping across and dispelling the incoming mental ripples. As the blade trembled, it suddenly pounced forward, taking a single step and leaping several meters away!
"They came so fast!" Lin Xu exclaimed in admiration. This tiger demon was indeed ferocious. Instead of retreating, it took the initiative to attack.
As he uttered the command, a line of fire shot out from the spirit lamp, like a nimble crimson ribbon, and entangled itself towards the attacking tiger demon.
"Roar~" The dark gray Yao Qi splashed like ink, and the crescent blade cut through the air with a sharp and piercing screech, actually forcing the Crimson Flame Line away.
Just then, a series of Mind Blast beams struck, but the tiger demon swayed and launched another attack as if nothing had happened.
But at that moment, a Soul Shock Blast exploded at close range next to the tiger demon!
It was Evil Eye Captain, Qiuqiu, who accurately predicted the tiger demon's trajectory. The shockwave from the explosion tore off the tiger demon's mane, causing its charge to falter slightly.
"Roar~" The crimson light in its eyes suddenly dimmed, and the tiger demon roared and was about to attack, but at this moment, several Soul Shock Blast exploded nearby.
The multiple Soul Shock Blast shattered its mental defenses, causing the tiger demon to stagger and kneel, black blood seeping from its seven orifices. The crescent blade clattered to the ground. Its pupils dilated and then suddenly contracted, and it staggered back three steps.
The next instant, several more Soul Shock Blast struck, like heavy hammers slamming into its skull. It collapsed to its knees, losing all ability to resist.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Xu entered, his fingertips condensing spiritual light into a demon-binding talisman chain, which burrowed into the tiger demon's chest and abdomen like a silver snake, sealing off all its Yao Qi.
"Take it with you and go into the forest to take a look." He glanced at the tiger demon, who was still struggling unwillingly, and his gaze swept across the deep, dark forest gaps in the distance.
Tiger demons can spawn here; who knows, there might be some unexpected opportunities.
Sure enough, after passing through the mountains and forests, the group found a crimson vine at the entrance of a cave. Several fruits hung down like lanterns, pulsating with a warm and spiritual charm in the dim light.
"There's actually a spiritual herb!" Lin Xu gently stroked the skin of the Vermilion Fruit with his fingertips, and warm spiritual energy flowed through his meridians.
The Vermilion Fruit is a legendary and rare medicinal herb, and an indispensable main ingredient in certain elixirs. Taking it can cleanse the marrow and strengthen the tendons, as well as consolidate the foundation and nourish the vital energy.
He carefully picked and sealed a few vermilion fruits, then glanced at the cave. This was the lair of the tiger demon. The cave was dark and damp, with pale blue moss seeping from the stone walls.
Lin Xu was about to explore when he suddenly froze. "This is Tiger Yao Lair?!"
The flashing building panels made him realize that this was actually a continuously respawning monster lair!
Tiger Yao Lair, Level 1 Camp (Cannot be upgraded)
Range: Within a 1-mile radius. Effect: Yao Qi permeates the area, intimidating low-level beasts; night patrol guard +2, tiger demon cub growth rate +30%.
Recruiting: 2 Tiger Demons. "One Tiger Demon refreshes every year..." Lin Xu's eyes burned with excitement; the Tiger Sha Army's manpower had been secured. "It's a pity they can't be upgraded."
At this moment, he was actually glad that Xuanwei Monastery had insufficient control over the territory. This tiger's den should have only been formed in the last few months. If it weren't for Xuanwei Monastery's oversight in its patrols, it would probably have been listed as a target for elimination long ago.
The search of the Tiger Yao Lair yielded nothing but a few Spirit Stone and an iron treasure chest.
The group, carrying the captured tiger demon, continued their patrol of the territory.
The vines twist and turn like dragons, their fibrous roots deeply embedded in the humus and soil. Several century-old He Shou Wu tubers are half-exposed, their dark brown and purplish skin faintly radiating a warm, medicinal glow.
"There's also a patch of Polygonum multiflorum here~" A glint of light flickered in Lin Xu's Spirit Eye.
The Earth Vein warm and rich, with spiritual energy winding around the roots like threads, subtly connecting to a hidden tributary of the Spirit Vein underground, naturally forming a garden of spiritual herbs.
The building panels are flashing, clearly indicating that this has become a resource point recognized by the system.
With continued human effort in its maintenance, more rare and precious medicinal herbs can be cultivated. The existence of the tributary of the Spirit Vein gives this medicinal herb garden the potential to continue to upgrade.
Lin Xu lightly tapped the panel with his fingertip, and with a thought, he activated the "Spirit Herb Garden" construction project. The three processes of building a stone fence, drawing water for irrigation, and setting up an insect-repelling array were immediately generated. Subsequently, the Daoist temple servants would carry out the construction according to the instructions.
They marked the location on the map and continued on their way.
Several hours later, most of the territory had been explored, and a few scattered resource points and an abandoned camp were found, which was a mountain stronghold that had been destroyed by the Daoist soldiers.
Only one place remained. Lin Xu glanced back and saw the militia slowly advancing, carrying a group of captured bandits, with several monsters staggering along in the middle of the escort.
These mountains and forests are fraught with danger. If you don't come out for a stroll, you won't know that so many monsters and bandits can be hiding in the wilderness.