400: Chapter 321 400: Chapter 321 Fan Dingding and her group, after a day of waiting, enjoyed a calm day, but as night approached, it seemed the fog cleared just a little, sharpening their vision.
The pink flowers of the Immortal Vine resembled peach blossoms in size, but differed in that peach blossoms were accompanied by leaves and bloomed in different seasons.
Peach blossoms bloomed in the spring following winter, whereas the Immortal Vine was different.
Not only did its blooming patterns differ, but the days on which it bore fruit were also unusual.
Now, in the height of summer, with the evening sky tinged with the faint hues of sunset, the mist dissipated just enough for them to see the area beneath the canopy.
Immortal Vines were everywhere, a sea of pink reaching as far as the eye could see.
There were no other mountains in sight; this place seemed to be a valley, surrounded by what appeared to be plains, which might have been covered by the Immortal Vines.
Not knowing whether the area beneath the pink foliage was safe, they dared not carelessly venture below.
Seeing everything blanketed in pink, one could imagine how domineering the Immortal Vine must be, asserting itself like a clan, leaving no room for other trees to grow.
Nor could they tell how long these vines had been there.
The vastness of the scene before them was evident, with some vines as thick as arms.
As they observed, it almost felt like the vines were moving.
This was one reason for their cautiousness, for according to legend, the Immortal Vine was so tough that even a Magic Artifact couldn’t cut through it.
If the seeds were not so valuable, the Immortal Sect would not have assigned this task.
Only those proficient in Wood Spells could make use of such seeds.
Seizing the opportunity before nightfall, they quickly finished their meal.
Men and women proficient in Water Spells used their abilities to absorb moisture from the ground, allowing them access to drinkable water.
Throughout the process, they ensured the water’s safety by using silver Magic Artifacts to test its quality.
Bi Renchuan, the only one with a Fire Spirit Root, had previously been unmoved, declining to cook for the women.
Now, his resolve softened a little and, under their pleading gazes, he helped them barbecue.
Those women who lacked any Spells, especially Fire Spells, had no choice but to rely on others for service.
This spirit of unity was fully demonstrated in this instance.
After they ate the roasted meat, the sky gradually darkened into night.
As night fell and darkness enveloped them, the fragrance of the flowers grew more intense, and they could sense the process of the blossoms falling and fruiting.
Occasionally, the wind would blow, carrying petals far off into the night, some quite high up.
Towards midnight, there seemed to be movement beneath the vines, as rustling sounds gave way to the distinct calls of Demonic Beasts, not just one but several as if moving in groups beneath the Immortal Vines.
Everyone broke out in cold sweat upon hearing these sounds.
It wasn’t that they were scared, but the danger in this location was far too great.
It was uncertain whether these beasts dwelled in caves beneath the Immortal Vine or if they made their homes right below the vine itself.
In the darkness, they used their Divine Sense to scan the area.
Bi Renchuan and Fan Dingding, with their stronger abilities, had already made out the shapes of the beasts underground.
They looked like giraffes, some without the distinctive antlers, but these were no ordinary giraffes.
Not all of these giraffe herds were average Demonic Beasts.
Among them, some were stronger, equivalent to third-grade Demonic Beasts.
Much like humans, they had their lineages and spiritual cultivation, possibly honing their skills in this lakeside forest and having unique resources to grow as formidable as the people themselves.
The group, consisting of two men at the Mid Foundation Establishment stage and four women at the Initial Foundation Establishment stage, did not dare to let their guard down against these formidable beasts.
Despite their giraffe-like appearance, the fierce glares they cast upward as they raised their heads seemed intent on tearing apart those in the sky above.
They had scented humans for a long time now; the fact that these people had not descended to the ground during the day posed no threat.
What’s more, these beasts were nocturnal predators, and the deep night was their time to hunt.
Usually, they fed on small animals, but tonight was different.
They were feasting on the pink petals that had fallen from the vines above.
They seemed fearful that those in the sky might snatch away their food, fiercely guarding their feast.
Fan Dingding, Bi Renchuan, and the women only knew that the vine seeds were of use to those proficient in Wood Spells; they had no idea if the pink petals held any value for human consumption or medicine-making.
The behavior of the beasts raised doubts in their minds.
To verify whether the petals were useful, they decided to use their Spells to catch some petals blowing in the breeze, storing as many as they could in their Storage Bags.
The petals of the Immortal Vine, as the name suggested, might hold medicinal properties.
If that was true, this adventure might be worth it.
They had never heard of these blossoms’ medicinal use before.
No news of it didn’t mean the petals were useless; perhaps they simply hadn’t encountered a truly skilled Alchemist.
The girls thought of selling the petals to buy Detoxification Medicine to cure the poison in their bodies.
The two men, however, considered that bringing more items could be beneficial for their upcoming visit to the Luo Yaxuan family.
Meeting the Supreme Alchemist could provide an opportunity to exchange these items for Supreme Elixirs, possibly the only goods they had to offer in trade.