98 Could There Be a Treasure? (1/2)

Wang Baole sighed dejectedly again. He was moving extremely slowly and carefully through the Spirit Breath Village under the stone shell, afraid that he would meet Spirit Roots that were more than two inches long again.

He felt that his entire experience in the Spirit Breath Village was too bizarre, and he was troubled and glad at the same time.

What on Earth caused every single Spirit Root to adore me the moment they see me?

The more Wang Baole thought about it, the more he felt that something was amiss. It was either because he was too handsome and lovable, causing the Spirit Roots to fall head over heels for him, or it was something to do with him achieving the Golden Body state. After all, before he utilized his Golden Body, the Spirit Roots had been extremely hostile and violent.

However, he also understood that the underlying reason was no longer important. What was more crucial now was to find a two-inch Spirit Root as soon as possible.

So long as I find a two-inch Spirit Root, I do not need to be afraid anymore! Of those Spirit Roots that morphed into my appearance previously, the three-inch-long ones are aplenty!

Time trickled by just like that. The stone shell that Wang Baole was hiding under was moderately effective, for when he advanced within the forest and met the illusionary figures of some Spirit Roots, no transformations like those that happened previously occurred. This allowed him to finally heave a sigh of relief.

He realized, however, that he could not get too close to the Spirit Roots as it would significantly decrease the effectiveness of the stone shield in hiding him. Another two days passed, and the students of the four major Dao Colleges in the Spirit Breath Village all managed to meet the respective Spirit Roots that were fated to them. It was also at this time that Wang Baole became agitated by the illusionary figure of the Spirit Root that he noticed in the forest.

”Two inches!”

The moment he saw the two-inch Spirit Root, Wang Baole excitedly threw the stone shell away, revealing his body, and immediately dashed toward the illusionary figure of the two-inch Spirit Root that was floating ahead.

At that instant, the illusionary figure of the Spirit Root abruptly turned its head, immediately morphing into Wang Baole's appearance. Even before it could attack, Wang Baole landed a heavy punch on it, dispersing it quickly using his immense combat power.

After absorbing the green fog that was released the moment that the two-inch Spirit Root dispersed, Wang Baole trembled from head to toe. He could feel the one-inch Spirit Root that was within his body rapidly being replaced by the two-inch Spirit Root. He was touched, shaking in agitation as he looked at the sky and laughed heartily.

After so much effort, I finally have reached two inches!

Now, there is no need for me to continue hiding. Spirit Roots, your Grandpa Wang is here for you!

While laughing, Wang Baole quickly stowed the stone shell that he had used to hide himself in his storage bracelet. He felt formidable. Even if he met those Spirit Root illusionary figures from earlier on, he would not be as troubled.

After all, having attained the foundation of the two-inch Spirit Root, he was now able to absorb the three-inch-long ones. He was delighted, and his heart was at peace as he burst forward with high energy, scouring the rainforest.

Perhaps luck was on his side, for an hour later, as Wang Baole was about to leave the boundaries of the forest, he noticed a three-inch Spirit Root looking at his rotund body and suave looks. Wang Baole laughed happily, charging directly toward it before dispersing it and absorbing it.

After noticing that the Spirit Root within his body had been replaced by the three-inch Spirit Root, Wang Baole was even more thrilled, and his mood was lifted. To him, even the colorful and vibrant sky was beautiful. He advanced forward with large strides.

A distance away, Wang Baole saw the peak that he had leaped over when he was being pursued by the gang of Spirit Roots. Uncontrollably, a grandiose feeling arose within him.

A few days ago, I was forced here by all of you. Now that I'm back… just you wait and see, Spirit Roots!

Wang Baole was exhilarated. However, as he picked up speed and neared the peak, he noticed that the secret forest in front of him was barricaded and demarcated by warning tape.

At the same time, footsteps could be heard coming from the secret forest that had been cordoned off. Wang Baole took a look and noticed two women dressed in black Daoist robes whispering to each other as they walked.

The two women were students from White Deer Branch College. They were relatively good looking, and their youthful beauty could not be hidden even though they were wearing black Daoist robes. One of them looked like she had just applied medication as she was buttoning up her Daoist robe while walking.

Wang Baole was not acquainted with them, but they all belonged to the four major Dao Colleges. He had wanted to greet the two women after seeing them, but the two women merely threw a brief glance at him before looking away, walking past him as if he was invisible.

”It's that fatty again, how annoying!”

”I saw four of them today. That Fatty's name is Wang Baole. Ah, forget it, let's not talk about him. Let us just be cautious here and not let anyone barge in.”