ebookland Chapter 145 Snake Slough
Chapter 145 Snake Slough
evening.
Shallow water area of Poyang Lake.
Ye Kang stood on a small fishing boat, while the dark-skinned boy rowed vigorously, keeping an eye on the waterway and stealing glances at Ye Kang's figure.
As dusk approached, the honest-looking young man said, "Young master, shouldn't we go back? It's getting dark, and if we don't go back soon, the monsters in the water will eat us."
Ye Kang smiled slightly and said, "You know about monsters?"
The boy lowered his head and said quietly, "I know, my father was eaten by a monster."
Ye Kang was stunned for a moment, then felt like slapping himself twice.
He immediately changed the subject, saying, "Since you know there are monsters, you still dare to sail at night. You're quite bold."
The young man said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? We eat on the water. If we don't leave the boat, we can't even afford to pay the fishing tax. Besides, you look like someone who knows martial arts, so I'm even less afraid."
The boy smiled with his round face, looking adorably simple-minded.
Ye Kang chuckled, finding it amusing.
After returning from his treasure hunt, he first boarded a pleasure boat, then transferred to a flower boat, and then saw this small fishing boat. He rented it and asked the boy to take him around.
Actually, he didn't know where he was going. The Demon Furnace was not yet finished refining the demons, and since he had nothing else to do, sailing and enjoying the scenery was a good idea.
Before I knew it, night had fallen. The stars were gradually brightening, and waterbirds were flying low. I did have some different feelings.
Seeing that Ye Kang remained silent, the young man mustered his courage and asked, "Is Young Master also going to find Yu Bao?"
"Fish treasure?"
Ye Kang's eyes flickered as he recalled what Meng Bo had told him earlier.
There is a rare fish treasure in the Poyang Marsh, which is extremely valuable to martial artists.
He immediately asked with interest, "Do you know where there are fish treasures?"
The boy shook his head: "How would I know? The treasure is inside the fish's belly. It's just that a few months ago, someone was fishing there and caught a carp with a treasure inside, so recently a lot of people have been going there to try their luck."
"Tell me, where is it?"
"If you wish to go, sir, I know the way. I can take you directly there without any extra charge."
The boy was very generous and rowed forward with the oars.
Soon, the fishing boat arrived at a reed bed.
A gentle breeze caressed his face, and Ye Kang suddenly felt refreshed and invigorated.
He looked at the reeds with great surprise.
"Interesting, interesting. The concentration of spiritual energy in this area is actually higher than in other places. Although it is not obvious, it is still quite remarkable."
Ye Kang was overjoyed. Now he didn't care about Yu Bao anymore. Finding such a suitable place for cultivation was already an unexpected surprise.
He immediately decided to stay here and wait two days until the refining was complete. Then, with the help of the Vermilion Fruit, he would definitely achieve the best improvement!
He said to the boy, "This place is nice. Consider it a favor I owe you. You should go back now and come back to pick me up in three days."
"Ah, young master, aren't you going back?"
Ye Kang shook his head, then said nothing, took a step, leaped into the reeds, and disappeared.
The boy's mouth gaped open, but he had seen a bit of the world and recovered after a moment.
He rowed back quickly, secretly noting down the date three days later.
……
Ye Kang quickly found a large aquatic tree, sat cross-legged on its massive roots, and his figure was completely hidden among the reeds and vines.
When the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique is activated, one enters a state of cultivation without any sense of time the moment one closes their eyes.
Soon, the night passed.
A system sound was emitted.
【Ding】
[Demon Forge Notification: The python demon's metamorphosis is complete]
[Congratulations, host, on acquiring the demonic supernatural power: Snake Shedding]
[Snake Shedding: The host absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and precious plants to condense a snake shedding immortal body. Once condensed, it can be transformed into a snake shedding immortal garment, which can sacrifice itself for the host once. It needs to be condensed again after being consumed.]
……
Swish it!
Ye Kang opened his eyes from his meditation.
"Demon powers! Holy crap!"
Ye Kang was dumbfounded.
He kept wondering what could be forged from a snakeskin in the Demon Furnace.
To my utter surprise, they delivered a huge blow right to him!
The innate supernatural powers of demons—can humans even practice these things?
Ye Kang's breathing quickened, and he immediately activated the furnace, selecting the supernatural power to learn.
Supernatural powers are neither martial arts nor techniques. Learning them does not require comprehension, and there is no concept of proficiency. Once you have supernatural powers, you can do whatever you want and control them at will.
With a thought, Ye Kang absorbed waves of spiritual energy from heaven and earth into his body, which then formed a thin, cicada-wing-like celestial thread that adhered to his sleeve.
There was only a trace of it, and it showed absolutely no defensive capability.
That's normal. If you just absorb spiritual energy, it would probably take a year to produce enough for a single garment.
Even so, Ye Kang's eyes were incredibly ardent.
"A divine body that can take someone's place in death! This is clearly a legendary sword, the Life-Saving Blade! A treasure, an incredibly treasure!"
Ye Kang's heart was pounding, and he couldn't suppress a smile.
But a moment later, he showed a look of urgency.
"No! It's too slow. At this rate, when will we ever complete the Immortal Robe? Treasure Plants! I need more Treasure Plants! Any kind will do!"
Previously, Ye Kang only needed Body Tempering Treasure Plants; other treasure plants were useless to him.
But things are different now; he can't let go of anything that is Bao Zhi.
Investing in this magical investment method is absolutely a sure way to make money!
"Wait a minute! The Xie family's cultivation room is rich in spiritual energy because of the Qi Gathering Solo, so why is this place also so rich in spiritual energy? Could it be that there are also precious plants here!"
Ye Kang realized what was happening and jumped into the water without hesitation.
He had actually guessed this before, but since such treasures were generally unrelated to body tempering, he didn't care. But now it's different; these are all real money!
He held his breath and focused all his senses, navigating the slightly murky water with ease.
If the local fishermen saw Ye Kang, they would probably be amazed by his swimming skills, which are just like those of someone who has grown up by the river.
All of this is due to the benefits brought by the Catfish Demon Water Suppression Technique. Catfish Demons are naturally free in the water.
Ye Kang quickly reached the bottom of the water, where the roots of the reeds were intertwined, dividing the area into many small spaces.
He searched through them one by one, and finally found some strange fluctuations in one of the spaces.
A section of white lotus root stood there quietly, radiating a spiritual aura.
Those are not jade lotus roots; it's just that in large marshes, aquatic plants are more likely to become valuable plants, so many of them are shaped like lotus roots.
This lotus root is clearly of lower quality; it not only lacks the fragrance of jade lotus root, but it is also much larger, almost the size of a mongrel dog.
Ye Kang reached out and activated his Serpent Shedding Divine Power. Instantly, a powerful suction force acted on the lotus root, drawing all the spiritual energy of the precious plant into Ye Kang's palm.
Immediately afterwards, a small piece of fabric quietly gathered on his sleeve.
Ye Kang's expression became visibly excited.
Really useful!
We need more Treasure Plants!