Chapter 4: Dongfeng

Suddenly, Feng Ruo's gaze fixed intently on a patch of grass, where amidst the weeds, there was unexpectedly a ten-year-old blood凝草.

Taking a deep breath, Feng Ruo was about to step forward to harvest the two branches of sweet dew, but at that moment, something the size of a dog suddenly appeared in the corner of his eye

Beyond these five peaks lies an extended area, said to encompass a total of seventy-two peaks. Outside this extended area is the peripheral region of Qingyun Mountain, where the terrain is generally not very steep, serving as a habitat for ordinary people

The weeds on the ground are not very tall, about half a foot or so, but they are quite dense. Many unknown wildflowers gently sway in the wind above them, and the faint floral fragrance mixed with the scent of grass makes one feel as if they are in a dream

Fortunately, this was not the first time Feng Ruo had climbed this iron chain. After checking the items on his person, he securely fastened three Qiankun bags and the Yingyue short knife to himself. After all, the iron chain would experience significant vibrations due to the fierce mountain winds, and if he were to lose even one item, it would undoubtedly cause him great distress.

It is not that Feng Ruo is timid, but rather that he is acutely aware that the place he currently occupies is not an ordinary mountain or wilderness as depicted in common books. Here, even a small insect could potentially be a deadly presence. The introductory guide to identifying spiritual beasts records at least a dozen species that appear ordinary yet are lethal. Their level of danger is by no means inferior to that of the large, low-tier spiritual beasts.

Since Feng Ruo did not have a flying mount, he was unable to cross the canyon, which was several hundred zhang wide, in one leap. Fortunately, someone had left an iron chain, about the thickness of an arm, at both ends of the canyon, which provided him with a passage.

Hey! It seems that my luck is quite good!" Feng Ruo cheered inwardly, and after surveying the surroundings once more, he walked over and took out a jade knife with a faint green hue from his storage bag. This knife is specifically used for harvesting spiritual herbs, and its price is one Five Elements Stone, which is also part of Feng Ruo's debts.

This area by the cliff has been thoroughly searched by him many times, and all the coagulated blood grass has been collected. Therefore, he had no choice but to brace himself and continue onward.

Taking a deep breath, I glanced down at the abyss below, shrouded in mist and seemingly bottomless. I quickly retrieved two strips of cloth from the book cover and tightly wrapped them around my hands. This was necessary because the mist in the canyon was rising, creating a high level of humidity, and the iron chain extended for several hundred zhang, making it easy to lose grip. By wrapping the cloth strips around my hands, I eliminated this concern.

Certainly, immense risks are often accompanied by substantial rewards. In the region of the Seventy-Two Peaks, there exist various rare minerals and precious spiritual herbs. If one can slay a powerful spiritual beast or gather a rare spiritual herb, it would also yield considerable profits

Perhaps due to good fortune or a more in-depth approach, within just two hours, Feng Ruo had collected dozens of Blood凝草, making the target of three hundred plants well within reach

Having harvested the Blood Coagulation Herb, Feng Ruo was already quite adept at it. Moments later, he placed the herb into his storage bag

Oh? Is that the Ganlu Branch?" Feng Ruo suddenly exclaimed in excitement, as in front of him, several dozen feet away, two spirit herbs with bluish-purple leaves were quietly growing there

However, when it comes to the highest degree of danger, it is not the five peaks at the core of Qingyun Mountain, but rather the seventy-two peaks in the extended area. Each of these seventy-two peaks is extremely perilous; not to mention ordinary mountain paths, there is not even a place to set foot. Cliffs are everywhere, broken walls abound, deep ravines are secluded, and miasma lingers. This is where powerful spirit beasts reside. Even disciples of the Qingyun Sect, like Kong Fei, who possess flying mounts and are quite formidable, do not dare to venture here lightly.

Fortunately, the trees do not grow too densely between each other, allowing a few rays of sunlight to filter through; otherwise, the environment here would be quite eerie

At this moment, Wu Yan was extremely nervous, cautiously taking each step. He widened his eyes, carefully observing everything from the treetops above to the grass beneath his feet, and everything around him. Only after confirming that there were no abnormalities would he continue to move forward

However, Feng Ruo does not yet have the qualifications to join Qu Yun's adventure team. His purpose for coming to the East Peak is not to hunt low-level spirit beasts, but to collect ten-year-old Blood凝草. This low-grade spirit herb is abundant throughout the Qingyun Mountain Range, but the area he can gather from is limited to this region, as venturing deeper may lead to encounters with low-level spirit beasts.

However, hetushu.com is currently blocked. Now that he possesses the Moonlit Short Blade, he finally has a bit of self-defense capability. Therefore, he decided to venture a little deeper to gather more Blood Condensing Grass. If he is fortunate, he might even encounter the two types of spiritual herbs: Sweet Dew Branch and Thousand-Mile Fragrance.

Black Spirit Fox, Level 1 Spirit Beast, small in size, will actively attack, known for its high attack speed, danger level: average

"Ganju Branch! This must be Ganju Branch!" Although Feng Ruo was seeing this type of spiritual herb for the first time, he had already memorized the introductory guide to identifying primary spiritual herbs thoroughly, and he recognized it at a glance. This Ganju Branch is far more valuable than the Blood凝草, as it can be used to refine the Vitality Pill, which replenishes insufficient magical power, precisely what Feng Ruo urgently needs now.

The mountain that Feng is about to ascend is called East Peak, named according to its direction. Similarly, there are West Peak, North Peak, and South Peak on the other three sides, along with the main peak where the Qingyun Sect is located, all of which are part of the core area of Qingyun Mountain

On the summit of Dongfeng, there are lush, towering trees everywhere, most of which are over several hundred years old, with some existing for over a thousand years. Each tree requires several people to encircle it, and their heights reach over ten zhang, even exceeding several dozen zhang in some cases. The enormous canopies cast a vast shadow over the area.

In an instant, Feng Ruo was drenched in cold sweat. However, benefiting from his past experiences on the battlefield, he did not panic or scream in terror to flee. Instead, he halted his steps and slowly turned around to face the spirit beast.

It is the Black Spirit Weasel! Feng Ruo's pupils constricted slightly as information from the Beginner Spirit Beast Identification Manual flashed rapidly through her mind

Everything was ready. If Feng did not hesitate any longer, he would swiftly climb along the iron chain. Half a stick of incense later, he had successfully reached the mountain on the opposite side.

If Feng Ruo is not just guessing once, then that unscrupulous merchant Qu Yun might very well be leading a group of people to venture into the outskirts of the Seventy-Two Peaks

However, this iron chain passage has no protective measures at all, and coupled with the howling mountain winds in the canyon, it is simply impossible to traverse. Even with Feng Ruo's skills, she can only manage to crawl awkwardly, using both hands and feet, inching her way across.

After carefully observing the surroundings for a while and confirming that there were no signs of low-level spirit beasts in the vicinity, Feng Ruo finally bent down, lightened her footsteps, and cautiously advanced forward with the Moonlit Dagger in hand