"An herb that increases internal energy; could it be the Celestial Ginseng?" Yang Kai approached the inner disciples. "Could my older brothers tell me where to find this marvelous herb?"
One of the disciples replied, "Is this fool really looking for the herb? With your level of refinement, you'll die on the way. Anyway, head to the Third Mountain next to the Plum Blossom Sect Mountain."
Yang Kai nodded. "Thank you, elder brothers."
Yang Kai returned to his residence, took his spear, and headed towards the Third Mountain.
Yang Kai ventured deep into the Third Mountain after hours of continuous running. He felt exhausted, but his determination would not let him give up easily. He began to search the entire mountain meticulously, inspecting every tree and stone for medicinal herbs. He knew well that these herbs could be his key to obtaining the money needed to buy the weak pills necessary to increase his strength.
The deeper he went into the mountain, the greater the challenges he faced. Slippery rocks, sharp thorns, and wild creatures were all obstacles in his path. But he was experienced enough to avoid the dangers and continued his search without stopping. The sun was beginning to set, and he was still traversing the mountain, determined not to return empty-handed.
After hours of continuous searching, he felt frustrated. He found some medicinal herbs here and there, but none of them were what he was looking for. He began to think about giving up and returning to the sect without achieving his goal. As he was preparing to head back, he noticed a strange path branching off from the mountain. The path was narrow and filled with dense shrubs, but he felt something peculiar drawing him towards it.
Yang Kai cautiously followed this new path, avoiding natural traps and thorns obstructing his way. After a short distance, he saw a dark cave ahead.
Noticing the strange path leading to the cave, Yang Kai felt that this route might be the key to obtaining the Celestial Ginseng. He proceeded cautiously, avoiding natural traps and thorns blocking his way. When he reached the entrance of the cave, he felt his heart rate quicken. The cave was dark, and the sound of movement inside heightened his tension.
He approached the cave entrance slowly, trying not to make any noise. Yang Kai entered the cave quietly, avoiding the pebbles and dry leaves that might make a sound. As he advanced slowly, he saw a faint light in the depths of the cave.
As he got closer, he saw a huge snake coiled in the center of the cave, peacefully wrapped around something. It was clear that the snake was guarding something valuable. Yang Kai couldn't see exactly what it was guarding, but he was confident that it was the Celestial Ginseng.
Yang Kai paused for a moment, trying to think of a plan to sneak in without waking the snake. He noticed that the snake seemed to be in a deep slumber, but any wrong move might wake it up. Yang Kai began to move very slowly, avoiding any sudden movements.
He took a deep breath and started crawling on the ground, watching each step carefully. The ground was cold and covered with small pebbles that could make noise at any moment. He moved step by step, trying to stay calm and steady. He felt sweat trickling down his forehead as he got closer to the snake.
When he was just a short distance from the snake, he saw the Celestial Ginseng glowing in the center of the cave, surrounded by the faint light. He was very close now, but he had to remain calm and patient. He slowly reached out towards the Celestial Ginseng, determined to grasp it without waking the snake.
With extreme care, Yang Kai managed to grasp the Celestial Ginseng and slowly pull it away from the snake. Once he was sure he had obtained it without waking the snake, he began to retreat with joy filling his heart.
A tremendous roar!!!
1. Third-Grade Martial Artist ~ Demon Follower (5 years of Qi)
2. Second-Grade Martial Artist ~ Demon Commander (15 years of Qi)
3. First-Grade Martial Artist ~ Demon Captain (35 years of Qi)
4. Pinnacle Level ~ Demon General (75 years of Qi)
5. Beyond Pinnacle (Ascendant Realm) ~ Demon King (155 years of Qi)
6. Absolute Realm (Qi amount unknown)