Almighty Genius

Chapter 2045 - 1547: Godslayer Grass and Heartrot Worm

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Qin Fang had no interest in intervening in the battle between the puppet person and the beastman; the outcome was already predetermined as he had casually pushed the situation a step further, cementing the final result.

He put away the serpent bead and tossed it into the Props Box. This item was an exceedingly rare treasure with unimaginable miraculous effects at critical moments.

"This thing must be used wisely..."

Qin Fang couldn't help but seriously murmur to himself in his heart, silently reminding himself.

Then, Qin Fang proceeded deeper into this corridor, as it seemed that some treasure was awaiting him there!

The corridor was particularly narrow, and the deeper he went, the narrower and darker it became.

However, faintly, he could hear the drip-drop sound of water, implying that there was water somewhere... Whether it was an underground dark river or stalactites overhead, only upon entering would he know.

The fierce battle continued behind him, but Qin Fang paid no attention, cautiously moving forward.

Despite having eliminated the Three-eyed Viper, walking through such a deep corridor made Qin Fang constantly feel an obscure sense of menace lurking around him.

Perhaps ahead, perhaps behind, maybe above or beneath...

But after carefully observing for some time, Qin Fang couldn't seem to find the source of these dangers, which felt oddly strange to him.

The Scouting Skill, while not omnipotent, generally missed nothing detectable... But the current situation seemed somewhat beyond its range!

Of course, it might be his paranoia causing such illusions...

"Is this... Crimson Blood Ziwei?"

However, upon discovering this seemingly unremarkable flower at the damp edge of the stone wall in the corridor ahead, Qin Fang's expression changed uncontrollably.

"How could this thing be here?"

Seeing this small purple flower actually caused Qin Fang to murmur in shock.

Crimson Blood Ziwei was an extremely rare flower and even a mutated one, almost unseen in the present day... perhaps even rarer than Spiritual Medicine.

In terms of quantity, Crimson Blood Ziwei surely existed more abundantly...

It's deemed rare because of its highly specific environmental requirements for growth, slightly differing could make it hard to survive.

Even past optimal growth environments might undergo slight changes causing thriving Crimson Blood Ziwei to wither immediately.

Overall, it's an exceptionally delicate flower, once humorously dubbed by martial artists as the "Thousand Gold Flower"... meaning it had the destiny of a princess!

Despite its demanding survival requirements, Crimson Blood Ziwei could be medicinally brewed, serving as an excellent raw material for various precious elixirs, needing merely a touch to enhance an elixir's efficacy drastically!

For instance, the Tiger's Roar Pill that Qin Fang prepared to make falls within the usable elixir category... adding a bit of Crimson Blood Ziwei can boost the pill's effect by at least thirty percent while reducing post-consumption weakness.

Normally, finding such Crimson Blood Ziwei should make Qin Fang quite pleased... Yet, no trace of a smile appeared on Qin Fang's face; instead, he frowned deeply as if rather worried.

"Godslayer Grass, Heartrot Worm..."

After a long silence, Qin Fang finally spoke softly, "Hope my luck isn't too bad, and I don't really encounter them..."

That's indeed what scared and horrified Qin Fang tremendously...

Coincidentally, places where Crimson Blood Ziwei grew tend always to harbor Heartrot Worms.

Heartrot Worms, extremely rare poisonous insects, are ferociously toxic, usually lurking in dark, damp caves while notably detesting sunlight, even a brief sun exposure leads to death... hence seldom seen outside.

Even inside those caves, their presence isn't guaranteed, given their scarce numbers.

Heartrot Worms, judging by their name, once bitten, inject venom attacking the heart, causing fatal corrosive heart damage that even immortals can't save...

Rank-wise among poisons, Heartrot Worms are certainly in the top ten, but due to their rarity and fatal outcomes, awareness about them is sparse aside from ancient texts.

Moreover, Heartrot Worms' favorite food is Crimson Blood Ziwei.

As for Crimson Blood Ziwei's demanding environmental suitability, they exclusively grow beside toxic plants called Godslayer Grass...

Godslayer Grass—just from the name, one can tell how terrifying this poisonous herb is; it's almost renowned as the king of poisonous plants. Among all toxins, it is also the ruler, even Heartrot Worms are no match for Godslayer Grass...

Of course, Qin Fang has Little Dragon Possession, allowing him to be nearly immune to various poisons. Even though Godslayer Grass is certainly fearsome, Qin Fang should not be afraid of it, and more so, since Qin Fang discovered it, he wouldn't proactively provoke it, and likewise for Heartrot Worms…

However, there's always an exception!

When Heartrot Worms, Godslayer Grass, and Crimson Blood Ziwei come together, occasionally some unexpected events can occur.

For instance, when a Heartrot Worm goes crazy and consumes Godslayer Grass and Crimson Blood Ziwei, though most of the time the Heartrot Worm dies, there is a very small chance it survives and undergoes some mutation…

Turning into... the most terrifying Godslaying Worm in the world!

That's correct, it's the same kind as the four Godslaying Worms still kept inside Qin Fang's Props Box...

These four Godslaying Worms are one of Qin Fang's hidden assets in his daring exploration of Devil's Island. Because they are so terrifying, Qin Fang dare not use them lightly; even when caught by that Great Grandmaster Level Expert, Qin Fang behaved obediently, not daring to resist easily!

However, compared to the four already dormant Godslaying Worms Qin Fang holds, the ones that directly mutated into Godslaying Worms might be even more terrifying than these few finished Godslaying Worm products, but they are undeniably the mother insect!

Why is it called a mother insect?

Because the four Godslaying Worms in Qin Fang's possession are not actually first-generation Godslaying Worms, but are second-generation produced by the mother insect, also the most powerful generation.

This second generation is the most powerful, but they have lost the ability to produce a third generation, so even just maintaining their own life requires unknowably massive slaughter, and breeding a third generation would only lead to their complete extinction…

Therefore, once these four Godslaying Worms Qin Fang holds awaken, there is only one thing they can do… drain blood! This would cause endless slaughter…

But Qin Fang dares to take them out of that secret location, not only because Qin Fang can restrain them, but also because he knows they won't spawn more little Godslaying Worms.

Just use them and immediately kill the Godslaying Worms afterwards, and there would not be any significant danger…

However, the mother insect of the Godslaying Worms is different...

"I hope there really isn't a mother insect..."

Watching the surrounding environment, it's incredibly suitable for the survival of Heartrot Worms. Coupled with Crimson Blood Ziwei and the Godslayer Grass that Qin Fang hasn't seen yet, Qin Fang is indeed quite worried about the appearance of Godslaying Worms!

An alive Godslaying Worm is already extremely terrifying. With one or two, Qin Fang might barely cope, but if the number reaches hundreds or thousands, then even Qin Fang would have no choice but face death.

Only the mother insect of the Godslaying Worms can give birth to such massive numbers... how could Qin Fang not be worried?

In such a narrow region, Qin Fang wouldn't even manage to run away if he wanted to...

"This is just ridiculous!"

The more he saw the Crimson Blood Ziwei, the more Qin Fang was tempted to turn back and leave immediately; he didn't want to go in to continue searching for Godslayer Grass.

If Crimson Blood Ziwei is the favorite food of Heartrot Worms, then Godslayer Grass is the favorite food of Godslaying Worms...

In fact, as long as there is Godslayer Grass within a ten-kilometer radius, Godslaying Worms will immediately catch the scent and come back… The flower of the Godslayer Grass can be used to make a potion, and once sprayed, it can block attacks from Godslaying Worms!

Moreover, if one can find a spiritual medicine called God Attracting Flower and combine it with Godslayer Grass for alchemy, one can also produce a powder capable of controlling Godslaying Worms.

Regarding the large sect that became void of life in the Mystic Realm, possibly exterminated by someone, Qin Fang estimates it has a significant connection with Godslaying Worms.

"Forget it, since I've already come this far, let's go in and take a look... Godslaying Worms aren't that easy to mutate!"

However, thinking of this powder capable of controlling Godslaying Worms, Qin Fang couldn't help but feel stirred inside.

Godslaying Worms, having nearly gone extinct a thousand years ago, are due to the scant locations suitable for Godslayer Grass to grow and the extremely low probability of Godslaying Worms mutating.

Qin Fang originally thought the four Godslaying Worms in his hands were the last remaining ones; now it appears that he was too simplistic in his thinking.

The world is still vast. In the beginning, Dragon Country was just a small corner, and globally, there is still considerable space where places suitable for Godslayer Grass to grow might exist, where Godslaying Worms might emerge...

Just like what lies ahead, isn't this precisely the best place for Godslaying Worms to be born?

Of course, suitable as it may be, Qin Fang still hopes not to find Godslaying Worms here...

However, Qin Fang considered for a while and still decided to venture inside and take a look, Qin Fang wouldn't miss the Crimson Blood Ziwei, but also he could collect some Godslayer Grass.

Once the God Attracting Flower is found, that powder capable of controlling Godslaying Worms can be refined, which would undoubtedly enhance Qin Fang's combat power significantly...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)