Chapter 337: Demonic Beasts Invasion (1/2)
When Lu Wenshu entered, he noticed that Bai Luochu was setting up shop with all kinds of beast essences laid on the table. At first, Lu Wenshu teased her, “What is going on? Does our Divine Physician Bai feel that she has too many beast essences and wishes to sell some to earn some allowance? Just state your price. I will definitely sell Divine Physician Bai this favor.”
Bai Luochu rolled her eyes at Lu Wenshu and said, “Now is not the time to joke around.”
Lu Wenshu noticed Bai Luochu’s gloomy face and knew that something was up. Why else would she voluntarily look for him?
“Take a closer look at the beast essences. I have already sorted them by dates. The ones closest to me are the ones that were collected recently. Can you sense anything fishy about them?” Bai Luochu pointed at the beast essences and questioned Lu Wenshu.
Lu Wenshu turned serious. After all, there was nothing much that could make Bai Luochu so serious. Lu Wenshu’s expression turned gloomy after taking a closer look and he asked, “Did you notice something strange about them?”
Bai Luochu stayed silent for a moment before speaking, “Now that you say it, I am 100% sure there is something strange about them.”
The atmosphere became increasingly grave, so much so that Pei Rumo was affected. He seemed to realize that something was up after looking at the two of them.
Pei Rumo couldn’t bear the suspense any longer. “What is the problem with the beast essences?”
Bai Luochu looked at Lu Wenshu who nodded at her. After Bai Luochu was certain about her conjecture, she explained to Pei Rumo, “These beast essences are demonized.”
Pei Rumo heard the explanation and was startled. Demonized? What is that?
Bai Luochu saw Pei Rumo’s puzzled expression and she explained, “Your First Highness might not know this but spirit beasts normally absorb spirit qi during their cultivation. No matter how aggressive they are, they will never turn into demons. However, I became suspicious when the usually docile spirit beasts started attacking us. Moreover, there was something strange with the beast essences Your Highness handed over to me. Due to the tight schedule, I wasn’t able to study them. After getting some spare time, I did some research on them before rushing over to inform the two of you. I thought I might be wrong but after Young Master Lu gave his confirmation, I am sure of my conjecture. As we head closer to the Desolate Region, the demonization of the spirit beasts would become more apparent.”
“What does this mean? What has that got to do with our campaign?” Pei Rumo continued to ask.
Bai Luochu glanced at Lu Wenshu and indicated for him to finish the rest of the explanation.