I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 86: Li Zixuan’s Crisis
Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Li Zixuan’s Crisis
“What a rich Power of Life!”
Qin Yang played with the Wood Law Fragment, finding it impossible to put down.
The fragment was a lush, vibrant green, yet it looked unremarkable.
But an incredibly potent Power of Life burst forth from within it, flowing endlessly.
It seemed as if it would never run dry.
“Not bad.”
Qin Yang gripped the Law Fragment with satisfaction. He instantly sensed its immense power, which nourished and stimulated the surrounding plants.
The Power of Laws spread out.
RUSTLE RUSTLE—
A rustling sound came from beneath his feet.
Qin Yang looked down.
In an instant, tender blades of grass sprouted at his feet, lush and green, pushing insistently against the hard soles of his shoes.
A short distance away,
Dead vines split open, and their withered branches gave birth to small, wisteria-like flowers, resplendent and beautiful as they burst with new life.
Withered wood bloomed in spring, and an iron tree flowered.
This was the power of the Wood Law!
’Once I quit my job at the center, opening a flower shop and just taking it easy wouldn’t be a bad life.’
Qin Yang stroked his chin and picked up a wildflower from the ground, filled with anticipation.
’This is just a fragment, and it’s already this strong…’
’What kind of terrifying scene would a complete Wood Law create!?’
「Meanwhile, on the other side.」
“Hehe, it should be right here~~”
In front of the old tree, Xiaobai stuck her rear end out.
Her three fluffy tails wagged excitedly as the upper half of her body delved into the tree hollow, searching for the Essence of Grass and Wood.
The hollow was dark and deep, filled with a thick, putrid stench.
Xiaobai closed her eyes, her nose twitching. She sniffed the air, carefully discerning the location of the Plant Spirits.
The Plant Spirits carried a unique, fresh grassy fragrance.
It was very different from the surrounding smell of rot, making it easy to distinguish.
Following the scent, she fumbled around.
Xiaobai extended her fox claws and carefully cut open the mottled bark above her.
The next moment,
A trickle of verdant sap flowed down from the bark, its fresh fragrance wafting to her nose.
“It smells so good!”
Seeing this, Xiaobai’s spirits lifted. She hurriedly reached out to catch the Plant Spirits, cupping it carefully in her palms.
She treated it like a priceless treasure.
A single drop of Plant Spirits was incredibly valuable.
The Realm enhancement it could provide was immeasurable.
’Once I swallow this drop of Plant Spirits, I can get stronger too!’
At this thought, Xiaobai broke into a silly grin, showing her little white teeth. She pulled herself out of the tree hollow, holding the Plant Spirits and wanting to show it off to Qin Yang.
But she had only taken a few steps.
Suddenly!
A powerful Spiritual Charm of life washed over her, bursting with vitality, and completely overwhelming the Essence of Grass and Wood in her hand.
“What a rich Power of Life!”
Xiaobai froze, stopping in her tracks.
Following the Spiritual Charm, she snapped her head toward Qin Yang’s position and was stunned by the scene before her.
Right then,
Qin Yang stood in a sea of flowers. The barren ground at his feet had sprouted lush green grass and drooping wisteria, making him look like a deity descended to the mortal world.
“???”
Xiaobai was dumbfounded.
’What’s going on?’
’Where did the barren land go?’
’In the time it took me to stick my head in a tree hollow, you grew a lawn!?’
’Ridiculous!’
’Wait…’
Thinking of this, Xiaobai squinted at Qin Yang and suddenly noticed the fragment in his hand.
’That seems to be the true source of this phenomenon.’
’Master didn’t have that before! Where did he pick it up?!’
At this, Xiaobai’s eyes widened. She then looked down at the Herbal Essence in her paws.
It suddenly didn’t seem so great anymore…
’They’re worlds apart.’
’There’s just no comparison!’
’If I could just get one lick, it would be better than ten drops of Essence of Grass and Wood!’
At this thought,
Xiaobai’s ears perked up. She scampered over to Qin Yang’s side and asked excitedly, “Master, what is this? You smell so good… I mean, it’s so amazing!”
Qin Yang looked at the approaching Xiaobai, completely ignoring her eager puppy-dog eyes, and silently stored the Wood Law Fragment back in his Star Ring:
“Kids shouldn’t ask so many questions.”
“I…”
Seeing the aura disappear, Xiaobai grew anxious. She puffed out her chest and said, “I’m not a kid!”
With that, she sidled up and wrapped herself around Qin Yang’s arm, saying, “Master, just let me have one lick, or even a sniff…”
The soft sensation rubbing against his arm made Qin Yang a bit restless, but just then, a fresh, herbal scent wafted to his nose.
It instantly invigorated his senses.
“The Essence of Wood?”
Qin Yang glanced at the tree sap in Xiaobai’s hand and said irritably, “I don’t want the Essence of Wood. It’s your reward, so don’t be ungrateful.”
“Let go.”
As his voice fell,
Xiaobai’s ears drooped. She looked like she wanted to say something but held back, ultimately releasing Qin Yang’s arm obediently.
“Fine…”
’After spending so many days together, she already understood Qin Yang’s personality.’
’Once he’s made up his mind about something, he definitely won’t budge.’
’Getting the Essence of Wood isn’t a loss for me, really…’
’But the thought that Qin Yang had found an even bigger treasure than she had made her feel a little resentful.’
’So frustrating!’
’Why is it that you can just slack off all day and still find something this good!’
“Unfair!”
Thinking of this, Xiaobai still felt wronged. She puffed up her cheeks and shot Qin Yang an indignant look.
’Hmph, Master is so stingy!’
…
Afterward, the two of them lingered for a while, scavenging the area around the old tree before continuing deeper into the mountain range, searching for a Fire-attribute Star Beast.
After walking for a while,
Qin Yang suddenly stopped.
He looked toward the northwest of the dense forest.
“Hm?”
As Qin Yang perceived the information from his Spiritual Power, he suddenly detected a familiar aura.
’Li Zixuan?’
’What is she doing here?’
Qin Yang focused his Spiritual Power and probed deeper, his brow furrowing slightly.
’That girl’s aura is in disarray. It seems she’s in the middle of a fight.’
’Looks like she’s run into trouble, huh?’
…
「Meanwhile, on the other side.」
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
In the mountain forest, two figures intertwined among the dense trees, the crisp sound of metal clashing ringing out incessantly.
Li Zixuan gripped her longsword, her hair disheveled. The clothes around her waist were completely torn, revealing her slender figure.
Before her stood a ferocious Mountain Tiger, pressing her step by step. Its multi-colored fur blazed like fire, and a powerful Star Force radiated from it, creating a terrifying presence.
With every step it took, it left a deep footprint in the rocky ground.
’A Star Beast at the Middle Stage of King Level…’
Seeing this, Li Zixuan exhaled, her gaze losing focus.
The aftereffects of blood loss were setting in.
The Mountain Tiger opposite her circled around, its intelligence already awakened. Its eyes even revealed a hint of mockery.
A cornered beast’s final struggle is not to be underestimated.
So, it was waiting.
It just had to wait for Li Zixuan to exhaust her stamina, and she would naturally become fish on a cutting board.
’I have to risk it all.’
Li Zixuan understood this as well. She gripped her longsword, focused her mind, and locked onto the Mountain Tiger’s position. With a light tap of her toes, she transformed into an Extreme Shadow and charged the beast.
A flash of sword light!
But just as it was about to strike the Mountain Tiger,
the Mountain Tiger’s form suddenly turned illusory and vanished, only to reappear several meters away, once again fixing its gaze on Li Zixuan.
“This trick again!”
Li Zixuan’s heart sank.
Her One Sword Opens the Celestial Gate was immensely powerful, but this Star Beast was proficient in the Transformation Technique. It kept avoiding a direct confrontation, just waiting for her to bleed out.
’My attacks are like punching cotton.’
