477 Heart Kno (1/2)

There was a two meter tall rare purple herb behind Ao Xinyan. It was completely silent when all of a sudden, a vein pattern appeared on the leaves.

The leaf began to crack, revealing a large black eye, like that of a human. It was also like that of a monster.

”Be careful,” Zhang Ruochen said.

Ao Xinyan was astonished. She also sensed an incoming danger and she was about to dodge.

HUAA!

One of the leaves from the purple plant quickly rolled over and wrapped around Ao Xinyan's body.

Both of her hands were bound. She could not pull out her sword. She could only relocate her Genuine Qi to both of her arms to shake off the plant.

However, it was quite resilient. No matter how much energy she used, the leaves remained unscathed.

Ao Xinyan began to panic. She inadvertently inhaled a horrible odor.

The gas was toxic. She began to feel nauseous. Numbness generated through her whole body, making it more difficult to reallocate her Genuine Qi.

”What a strong human being. After absorbing your Spiritual Blood, my cultivation will advance the equivalent of 100 years cultivation.”

The rare herb suddenly let out a human voice.

It had a total of seven leaves. One of them was wrapped around Ao Xinyan. The other six shifted into sharp tube-like objects that stabbed towards her body.

PHEW!

The sound of sword resounded.

The Abyss Ancient Sword flew out from its sheath and made a distinctive arc in the air.

The ancient sword created a sword breath. It cut through the plant, chopping down all six leaves.

Blood poured out from the broken leaves.

The rare purple herb let out a human-like screech. It fled, leaving only its leaf twined around Ao Xinyan.

”It can still move?”

Zhang Ruochen smirked. He pointed out his index finger. A flaming red sword wave attacked the herb.

It was struck by the sword wave and shattered into pieces.

The leaf caught fire, letting out a buzzing sound. It burned into black ashes that drifted in the wind.

Ao Xinyan was lying on the ground, her eyes closely shut.

Zhang Ruochen retrieved his Abyss Ancient Sword. He walked towards her and put two fingers on her neck.

He released Genuine Qi into her body.

A few moments later, he removed his hands. ”The poison was not too overpowering. She is just unconscious temporarily. With her cultivation, she could wake up in half a day.”

”Hey! Zhang Ruochen, why are you causing such havoc? Why don't we just leave her here and go collect the Qi of Origin first?” Blackie asked.

Zhang Ruochen hesitated. ”We should take her along! She's unconscious. If we leave her behind, there is a fair chance she could be devoured by the Wood spirit or Grass spirit.”

”How is that possible? Who will carry her?” Blackie asked.

”You of course.”

Zhang Ruochen repositioned his hands. He cast his Shadow of Royal Wind Dragon bodily movement and disappeared into the woods. The only thing left behind was his illusory image.

Blackie glanced briefly at Ao Xinyan. ”What a trouble maker.”

It picked up Ao Xinyan and put her on its back. It turned into a black light shuttle and chased after Zhang Ruochen.

Soon after they left, a group of people arrived.

It was Pei Ji, Xi Yunxi, Zuo Qiuling and 18 masters at the Completion of Heaven Realm. They had been sent by the three Great Saints of the powerful families.

BUZZ!

Above Zuo Qiuling's head, there was a swarm of bees flying around. Each bee was as big as a fist.

They were Swift Bees, a type of second-level savage beast.

Zuo Qiuling was not merely a Genius of Martial Arts, he was also a highly regarded Beast Trainer. He had the ability to control the Swift Bees to track Zhang Ruochen's aura.

”Zhang Ruochen left 15 minutes ago. He went northeast,” Zuo Qiuling said.

With a skeptical look, Xi Yunxi said, ”What on earth brings Zhang Ruochen to the Primitive World of Wood Spirit?”

Zuo Qoiling replied, ”Zhang Ruochen's journey to the Primitive World of Wood Spirit not only attracted our attention, it also attracted the attention of the people from the Black Market and the heresy. This primitive world must have something spectacular. Zhang Ruochen would not take such a humongous risk otherwise.”

Xi Yunxi said, ”The Buddhist Emperor and the Golden Dragon must have told him something before they died. The secret probably lies here.”

Zuo Qiuling said, ”This is possible.”

”Nothing will be done if we keep on making wild guesses,” Pei Ji said somberly. ”When we catch him, we will find out his motives for coming here.”