Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Chapter 290 The Goodwill of the Ancient Banyan Tree_1 (2/2)

Qin Niu swung his blade decisively towards the Ancient Banyan Tree and then set up an altar to collect the tree’s blood.

“Oh, Banyan Tree, you truly are a great treasure. Even though I draw your blood every day, and practice beneath your shade, absorbing your medicinal aura, I also give you something in return. We have formed a bond, and should the day come that I step through the Immortal Gate, I will not forget your kindness.”

He caressed the Ancient Banyan Tree with his hand, muttering to himself.

The Ancient Banyan Tree stood in silence between heaven and earth, offering no response.

Qin Niu didn’t bother with it any further but sat down cross-legged underneath the tree to cultivate.

Having visited many times, he had become very familiar with this ancient wood. His fear of it had also faded a great deal.

He continued to practice until the evening, when he finally stopped cultivating.

“Eh! Why hasn’t the wound on the tree’s trunk healed today?”

Qin Niu was surprised.

According to his experience, no matter how deep the cut, the Ancient Banyan Tree’s wounds would have healed by evening.

Now, five wounds were still dripping dark green blood.

All five altars were nearly full.

“Could it be that my cultivation has improved and I struck with more force than before?”

He reached out to touch the trunk and channeled a trace of the Everlasting Spring Technique’s power into it.

But for this towering tree, such a small input of energy was like a drop in the ocean.

“Next time I cut you, I’ll be gentler, sorry.”

After channeling a trace of the Everlasting Spring Technique’s power, Qin Niu quickly collected the five altars.

At that moment, something miraculous happened.

The wounds on the Ancient Banyan Tree quickly healed at a pace visible to the naked eye.

Could it be that the influx of the Everlasting Spring Technique’s power had an effect?

It seems the Everlasting Spring Technique’s energy is quite useful.

A smile appeared on Qin Niu’s face as he packed away five jars of Ancient Banyan Tree Blood and made his way out swiftly.

Because the branches were now heavily drooping, the distance to the ground was less than two meters.

Once again, a miraculous spectacle occurred. As Qin Niu moved forward, the branches automatically parted to each side.

It was as if the tree purposefully created a path for Qin Niu to leave.

“This… could it really possess spirit, regarding me as a friend?”

Qin Niu looked up in sheer amazement.

He could only see dense foliage, like a hand covering the sky, firmly in control of this space.

“Thank you!”

Even though he wasn’t sure whether the Ancient Banyan Tree could understand him, Qin Niu felt the goodwill it emitted.

Between man and tree, there existed a certain tacit understanding.

As he moved forward, the branches and leaves of the Ancient Banyan Tree automatically parted and did not harm him.

Moreover, exiting the Banyan Tree’s maze seemed to be much easier today than before.

Even Fourth appeared puzzled.

Waving its antennae, it lifted its head.

Was it wondering about the life of ants?

Emerging from the Ancient Banyan Tree’s maze, Qin Niu felt joy in his heart. He faintly realized that he might have received a hint of recognition from the tree.

Thinking back carefully, the Ancient Banyan Tree’s wounds had not healed even after he injected a trace of the Everlasting Spring Technique’s power into the tree’s blood before retrieving the jars. But once he collected the five jars, the wounds on the Ancient Banyan Tree healed quickly.

This couldn’t be a coincidence.

It’s very likely that the Ancient Banyan Tree intentionally controlled the healing of its wounds, purposely not allowing them to close.

Whether this is true or not, a trip up the mountain tomorrow would tell.

He hastened towards the outer reaches of the mountain.

Xiao Nui followed behind him, frolicking.

“Lazy Ox, staying under the tree for most of the day with me, have you gained anything too?”

“Moo~!”

Xiao Nui raised its neck and let out a bellow that resounded through the heavens and earth.

“Hey, you’re really not modest! I hope you become stronger so that you can be a big help when powerful enemies try to kill me.”

Qin Niu patted its back.

Killing Elder Jiu Yin wouldn’t have been possible without this little ox’s contribution.