Chapter 177: Moonlit Chase (1/2)

”That flower, anyone that uses that flower will find their beauty to have reached another level. This is definitely for you, Ming Yue!”

Anqing was extremely excited for this flower, it increases cultivation and even beautifies the user.

”Oh, yeah”, Ming Yue replied.

She wasn't as excited for the beauty effect as she was for the cultivation increase.

”How are we going to get it? That crow over there, I'm not sure what it is but if it can sleep soundly in the open, it has to be strong.”

Xukun took a closer look as did the others. After several minutes, a light seemed to popped in his head as he recognized the creature. Soon after that was the realization and the look of horror.

”Rank 6! That's Rank 6! We have to get away from here! Quickly!” he looked at them and pointed in the direction of the pavilion with urgency.

”What? Rank 6? What is it? Tell us!”

Anqing was both shocked and curious. An existence above Rank 5 was right before them, such creatures roam the lands and go wherever they pleased. This was no exception.

Xukun pulled everyone back.

”That thing is a Luminous Ink Crow. The black part of its body is an ink coating that can be used to armor parts of its body. It can weaponize its claws, wings, pretty much every part of its body. Trying to break through that layer of ink is like trying to cut through a block of steel. Killing it is impossible for us. We should get away from it. There are plenty of other treasures to be found, we don't have to get this.”

As he glanced at the Ink Crow as he spoke, checking to see if it had awoken.

Despite his words, Anqing seemed quite set on this flower.

”But that's an Immortal Siren Flower. Not to mention it's rare but by the looks of it, it has more than matured. It improves one's beauty, is that not enough a reason to get it? Also, the crow is asleep. It's not going to notice us if we're this weak.”

”But that's...it's too dangerous! What if it wakes up? We're dead at that point.”

”That's only if it wakes up. Once we get the flower, we'll leave as soon as possible!”

”You know what, we should ask Ming Yue first before we decide. This is her treasure anyways.”

”...You're right. Ming Yue, what do you- Where is she?”

”What? Did she-”

Upon their realization, they walked back to the clearing, finding Hei Yue and Xiao Yin waiting idly at the edge. Their eyes stared intensely at Ming Yue's figure, who was about fifty meters away from the sleeping crow. Crouched down, she moved quickly and silently towards it. Fortunately for her, the soil was quite soft and made little sound.

”Ming Yue, What are you doing? It's too dangerous!”

Anqing called for her fervently, trying to stay as quiet as possible. But it was too late, Ming Yue closed in on the crow, who nested by the flower.

She sneaked around its feather body, watching its chest puff in and out as it slept soundly. It was merely feet away from the flower and she approached it, careful to not wake up the crow beside her. More than that, she controlled her power and aura. After all, physical senses could only go so far but spiritual senses were much more sensitive.

Ming Yue inched closer towards the flower, getting a closer look at the plant.

The flower was beautiful and brilliant. The appearance resembled that of a chrysanthemum flower, with hundreds of rounded petals. Each one was tipped in pure white and appeared in a plethora of vibrant colors. It radiated a gentle aura but that was not enough to relieve Ming Yue's tenseness.

Taking out her dagger, Ming Yue slowly dug out the Immortal Siren Flower. She was extremely careful, keeping her hands still and making sure no to damage the flower. Her concentration reached to a point where she held her breath.

It was only until she held it in her hands that she could relax a little.