Chapter 193 – Brutal Beastman Marshal vs. White Lotus, Black Lotus, Pitiful Plant Prince (20)
However, Mu Jin was unaware of the turmoil in his partner’s heart. Instead, he was somewhat excited now. Because this was the first time he had entered a forest since coming to the Beastman Empire.
Having spent so much time in the city before, there naturally hadn’t been many opportunities to discover any particularly special plants. But the forest was different; there was a lot of plants here, and there was bound to be something to gain.
Plant people were naturally inclined towards plants and could easily distinguish which ones had more value. Being a Flower God himself, with the assistance of the Original God, these plants would easily appeal to him.
So, as soon as Mu Jin arrived in the forest, he discovered several types of plants that could replace the original materials used in Plant Empire’s potions. With such quick success, Mu Jin naturally felt very good. So, he became even more interested in the plants that Bai Qian mentioned might have medicinal value.
After all, even the protagonist, who had a weaker Plantkin bloodline than normal, could notice their value, indicating that the quality of the materials was really good and easily distinguishable. And thanks to the protagonist’s halo, maybe he really could find something good.
He eagerly followed Bai Qian into the depths of the forest, and when they saw a patch of white flowers in front of them, a look of joy couldn’t help but appear on Mu Jin’s face.
These plants did indeed have very good healing effects. Although the effect was not as good as the Red Fruit, it was much better than other known materials in the Beastman Empire.
However, just as he squatted down to collect some of these white flowers, he sensed a stronger fluctuation around him. This reminded him of the fluctuations he used to feel when discovering celestial treasures in the cultivation world.
As a cultivator, his divine sense was naturally powerful. Looking at these clusters of small white flowers in front of him, Mu Jin couldn’t help but think that good things like these usually came in pairs; there might really be some precious plant nearby. Could it be that there were treasures in this extraordinary forest?
Glancing at Bai Qian beside him, Mu Jin couldn’t help but think that maybe this was another special benefit brought about by the protagonist’s halo. So, he simply released his divine sense to explore the surroundings and sure enough, not far away, he discovered some noticeable fluctuations within a hidden cave.
Although there were also some unfavorable vibes coming from that direction, it didn’t stop Mu Jin from wanting to investigate. After all, even though there were some powerful beasts in the depths of the forest, who knew what kind of opportunities the protagonist might encounter?
So, Mu Jin discussed with Bai Qian, and the two cautiously approached the location of the cave. As they got closer, Mu Jin felt the aura becoming even more intense.
When they finally reached the location, Mu Jin realized that it wasn’t just one plant. Near the entrance of the cave were many beautiful and exotic purple flowers. Mu Jin had seen these flowers before.
These were a common type of flower in the Beastman Empire’s enemy nation and were often sold in shops as mere decorations for the Beastmen. However, Mu Jin felt that these purple flowers seemed unusual in this forest.
Unable to resist, Mu Jin leaned over to pick a plant and examined it carefully, only to find that while the flower resembled the one he had seen before, it was not the same species. This flower had a slightly darker color, and its leaves were needle-shaped.
After a brief investigation, Mu Jin quickly determined, through his unique ability as a Flower God, that this was a material that could greatly improve mental strength.
Mu Jin was delighted to see this since most Beastmen, despite their strong physique, had low mental strength. This was also why most of their mechs were manual, with few being mentally connected.
Everyone knew that mechs connected via mental links had much greater potential, although they were more expensive to produce. However, due to the limitations of Beastmen’s mental strength, they mostly relied on manual mechs.
Thinking that if there were indeed a large quantity of potions made from this plant that could enhance the mental strength of the Beastmen, it could greatly increase their combat effectiveness on the battlefield. Even though it might require more investment in mechs later on, it would also ensure their victory in battles against the Zerg.
The strength and safety of the warriors meant the safety of loved ones. Thinking of this, Mu Jin couldn’t help but smile. The protagonist’s halo was indeed powerful; Bai Qian had really helped him discover something good.
However, just as he was excitedly picking these plants, the ground suddenly trembled slightly. Although very subtle, it still caught Mu Jin’s attention. He quickly released his divine sense and soon discovered that the disturbance was coming from the cave in front of these flowers.
Even though he had previously used his divine sense to explore, although there were some dangerous vibes inside, it seemed that there were no wild beasts. So, could it be that there was something wrong with his divine sense?
Seeing Mu Jin frown, Bai Qian immediately became alert, his eyes following Mu Jin’s gaze towards the mouth of the cave. He remained vigilant, prepared to face any enemies that might appear at any moment.
Soon, Mu Jin saw a huge python slithering out of the cave entrance, or rather, it shouldn’t be described as a python. Because it was about half the size of a human, with a majestic stature, crimson vertical pupils, and a silver horn on its head.
Obviously, the beasts in this world were different from those Mu Jin had encountered before. At this moment, looking at the horned python in front of him, Mu Jin couldn’t help but feel a sense of crisis. It seemed that the opponent had some special technique to shield its divine sense, so mental attacks were ineffective against this creature.
As he watched the python leisurely crawling out of the cave mouth, Mu Jin didn’t relax his vigilance in the slightest. He knew that this was just a facade presented by the horned python. The way it looked at them was like it was sizing up today’s dinner.
Mu Jin and Bai Qian cautiously stepped back, wanting to move out of the python’s hunting range. However, the beast on the other side obviously didn’t want to give them such an opportunity.
The horned python narrowed its eyes, its gaze shifting between Mu Jin and Bai Qian for a moment before suddenly pouncing towards the smaller Mu Jin. Its speed was as fast as a fleeting shadow, surprising Mu Jin for a moment.
Fortunately, Bai Qian grabbed Mu Jin’s arm and threw him aside just in time to prevent him from being directly attacked by the horned python. Although Mu Jin fell to the ground, he only suffered minor scratches, but Bai Qian ended up with a mouthful of blood after being bitten by the python in his attempt to protect him.
Bai Qian struggled desperately; he was strong, but obviously not strong enough to subdue the horned python. Mu Jin initially wanted to help, but seeing the yellow halo surrounding Bai Qian, he hesitated.
Mu Jin knew about Bai Qian’s previous experiences in the forest of the Beastman Empire, but it was clear that although his potential had been awakened, his dragon bloodline had not been fully activated.
The horned python in front of them posed a great danger, but sometimes fortune favors the bold. Seeing the protagonist unconsciously beginning to activate his bloodline, Mu Jin felt it was best to wait and see for the time being. If activating the dragon bloodline a few years earlier was possible due to this, it would be a great boon for Bai Qian.
However, just as Mu Jin nervously watched the protagonist, ready to save him at the first sign of real danger, he suddenly heard a thunderous roar. The roar was so familiar that Mu Jin was momentarily stunned.
Then he saw a winged tiger appearing in the sky, its body completely white except for its jet-black wings, exuding an especially domineering aura. It roared loudly at the horned python, its fierce momentum seeming to immediately rush forward to tear the opponent apart.
Wide-eyed, Mu Jin watched as the appearance of the white winged tiger resembled almost exactly the transformation of the Qiong Qi back to its original form in reality. The only difference was that it lacked the two golden dragon horns that appeared on the head after the Qiong Qi transformed.
After the winged tiger roared, the previously indifferent horned python actually shrank back. Looking up at the winged tiger, it immediately grabbed the unconscious protagonist and tried to quickly retreat into its cave.
But obviously, the winged tiger had no intention of letting the python take away its prey. Its massive wings flapped, generating winds that swiftly sliced through the python’s body like blades.
Mu Jin stared blankly as the massive body of the horned python was cut open by the wind blades like tofu, emitting painful roars. At this moment, the python had no time to care about its prey and simply released Bai Qian from its mouth, roaring loudly while writhing its body.
The horned python, with its crimson vertical pupils, viciously stared at the winged tiger in the sky, coiling its body and opening its huge mouth, preparing to launch an attack at the airborne tiger. However, just as it was about to strike, the winged tiger unleashed two more wind blades in succession, effectively ending the python’s life.
Mu Jin watched as the powerful creature was effortlessly dispatched in such a manner, blinking in disbelief for a moment.
But then, the winged tiger landed on the ground and, in just a breath, transformed into a human form right before his eyes.
Then he saw Cromwell stride angrily towards him and loudly say, “Do you know how dangerous it was just now? If I weren’t here, what would you have done if something happened to you?”
Cromwell questioned Mu Jin loudly, his eyes continuously scanning the small wounds that appeared on Mu Jin’s body from falling to the ground just now. He was furious, wishing he could grab his disobedient little partner and give him a good spanking right now.
But as he looked at those wounds, he couldn’t help but feel conflicted. He wanted to comfort his lover but also wanted to discipline him severely. For a moment, the Marshal didn’t know what he should do.
Then he saw his little partner staring at him blankly and asking, “Um, why are you here?”
Cromwell was momentarily speechless at the question, simply turned his head away, snorted coldly, and didn’t answer Mu Jin’s question.