Chapter 49

"Little Brother Long Chen, although my brother and I have a general idea of where the Dream Spirit芝 usually grows, the Wasteland Beast Domain is vast, and the Burning Sky Mountain Range is also quite large. Even in that area, it’s not certain that we can find the Dream Spirit芝 right away."

As they walked ahead, Feng Mingyang suddenly turned back and said to Long Chen.

At this moment, the burly Chen Xiongzhou also turned back and said, "However, my brother and I are about to investigate this Burning Sky Mountain Range. We can help you look for it as well. The Burning Sky Mountain Range is filled with countless dangers. It’s too dangerous for you to search alone, so it’s better to stay close to us."

Long Chen quickly nodded and said, "The two seniors have extraordinary strength. It’s truly an honor for me to enter the Burning Sky Mountain Range with both of you this time."

In fact, Long Chen was well aware of their intentions. They didn’t want to kill him, but if he searched alone, he might get lucky and find something in the Burning Sky Mountain Range. That’s why they wanted him to stay with them, so they could find the Dream Spirit芝 faster and get rid of him.

"Long Chen, these two guys seem to be treating you well."

Ling Xi, who couldn’t see through their intentions, said excitedly. After all, Long Chen was searching for the herbs to nurture her divine soul.

"Stupid woman, you know nothing."

Long Chen silently cursed in his heart, then followed the two of them, stepping onto the Burning Sky Mountain Range, which looked like charred coal.

The rocks and soil of the Burning Sky Mountain Range were completely black, as hard as iron. The fact that the Dream Spirit芝 could grow in such a place was quite shocking to Long Chen.

As they approached the Burning Sky Mountain Range, Long Chen felt the temperature was indeed very high. When they stepped onto the Burning Sky Mountain Range, he found it to be several times hotter than the scorching summer in Baiyang Town. If an ordinary person came here, they wouldn’t last long before dying.

"According to our memory, the Dream Spirit芝 should be in that direction. Let’s head there first."

The three of them cautiously advanced in the Burning Sky Mountain Range. Although Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang claimed to be searching for the Dream Spirit芝, they were more focused on investigating the anomalies in the Burning Sky Mountain Range. At this moment, Feng Mingyang picked up some black soil, smelled it, and frowned. "This soil has a burnt smell. Although the Burning Sky Mountain Range is called 'Burning Sky,' there is no fire here. Where does this burnt smell come from?"

Chen Xiongzhou also found this puzzling.

However, the two of them still couldn’t figure out anything and had to continue moving forward. For them, it was more important to get rid of Long Chen, who was a burden.

Long Chen also hoped they would find it quickly. After obtaining the Dream Spirit芝, he needed to hurry back to Baiyang Town.

After about half a day, they encountered a seventh-rank Yellow-grade beast, but Chen Xiongzhou easily dealt with it. Watching him in action, Long Chen felt that people from big places indeed had a strong foundation. Chen Xiongzhou used a high-rank Yellow-grade combat technique, which was very powerful!

"Many people have found the Dream Spirit芝 in this area before. Let’s search here. Each of us should stay within the sight of the other two. This way, if there’s any danger, we can help each other. Long Chen, you are young and lack combat experience. If you encounter danger, just shout loudly."

Feng Mingyang reiterated to Long Chen, and the three of them began searching in the area. However, it was clear that the two of them were more focused on investigating the Burning Sky Mountain Range.

Finding the Dream Spirit芝 was his own business, and Long Chen didn’t rely on them.

"Hurry up, this girl needs a lot of Dream Spirit芝!" Ling Xi kept urging.

Treasures are generally very rare, and obtaining them often depends on luck. Although Long Chen was searching deliberately, even though there were Dream Spirit芝 in this area, the difficulty was evident.

Despite their efforts, the three of them pushed deeper into the mountain range, but after four days, they still found nothing. At this point, Long Chen’s face was filled with anxiety.

If they didn’t find it within half a day, he would have to return. The competition for the Deren Fruit was crucial for the Yang family, and Long Chen was the main combatant. Without him, the Yang family would surely be defeated.

At this moment, he should have been overseeing the Yang family. Coming out to search for the Dream Spirit芝 for Ling Xi was already a risk. Five days had already passed, and it would take another day to return to Baiyang Town. The time for the Deren Fruit to mature was approaching.

Seeing Long Chen’s frustration, Ling Xi could only comfort him, "Hey, I’m not afraid of death. I was already close to the end anyway. Being able to live this long, I’m already very happy."

Long Chen didn’t respond, continuing to search among the charred mountains.

Ling Xi’s perception was strong, and if there were any Dream Spirit芝, she would be the first to detect it.

On the other side, Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang exchanged glances, looking at the young man in the distance. Feng Mingyang said, "So much time has passed. We thought we could find the Dream Spirit芝 easily and send him away, but it didn’t turn out that way..."

Chen Xiongzhou looked at the black land and said, "The temperature in the Burning Sky Mountain Range has been rising these past few days. I have a feeling that something significant is about to happen. It’s probably a treasure about to emerge. With Long Chen still here, I’m worried about any accidents."

Seeing the sudden determination in Feng Mingyang’s eyes, he probed, "Why don’t we just eliminate him? That way, we can be more at ease. I always feel that there’s something about Long Chen that makes me uneasy."

Chen Xiongzhou looked at Long Chen’s figure, his eyes gradually turning cold. Finally, he nodded and said, "Who will do it?"

Feng Mingyang was about to say he would do it, but then he saw a faint purple glow in the distance. He smacked his lips and said, "Forget it, we’ve found the Dream Spirit芝. Let’s send him away."

The two of them quickly headed in that direction and indeed found a Dream Spirit芝 growing in a crevice under a rock.

"Long Chen, Long Chen, I didn’t expect this Dream Spirit芝 to save your life."

While searching, Ling Xi suddenly smelled the Dream Spirit芝. Long Chen excitedly looked in the direction she pointed and was surprised to see Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang holding a Dream Spirit芝 and smiling. Feng Mingyang said, "Little Brother Long Chen, we finally found a Dream Spirit芝. Since you need it so much, I’ll give it to you. Come visit me in Yuanling City for a drink in the future!"

Long Chen took the Dream Spirit芝. Although he didn’t like the two of them much, he still thanked them, "Thank you, Senior Chen and Senior Feng. I will definitely repay you in the future!"

Chen Xiongzhou waved his hand and said, "No need for that. However, Little Brother Long Chen, do you know the way out of the Burning Sky Mountain Range?"

This was clearly a hint to leave, and Long Chen understood. Although he still had some time to find more Dream Spirit芝, Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang clearly wouldn’t allow it. So he said gratefully, "I know the way. I have urgent matters at home and need to return as soon as possible. I’ll see you again if we have the chance!"

With that, he put away the Dream Spirit芝 and bid farewell to Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang.

"I’m only letting you off because you gave me the Dream Spirit芝. But the Burning Sky Mountain Range is vast, and I can still search on my own."

One Dream Spirit芝 wasn’t enough for Ling Xi to live much longer. To ensure Ling Xi’s survival, Long Chen needed as many Dream Spirit芝 as possible.

On the way, Long Chen directly refined the Dream Spirit芝 for Ling Xi. Soon, the Dream Spirit芝 was in her stomach. Ling Xi emerged from the sword, looking at Long Chen with a pitiful expression and said, "I... I want more."

Hearing such a suggestive statement and seeing Ling Xi’s beautiful face, Long Chen had many evil thoughts, but then he remembered that she was only two centimeters tall...

"Let’s search for half a day more. If we don’t find any, we’ll have to return."

"Okay."

To avoid encountering Chen Xiongzhou and Feng Mingyang, Long Chen changed direction but remained vigilant.

"The further we go in this direction, the hotter the soil becomes..."

Over the past few days, the two of them had been investigating the anomalies in the Burning Sky Mountain Range, and Long Chen already knew about this. However, his focus was on the Dream Spirit芝. Now, he felt he was on the right track and continued forward.

"Wait... wait..."

Ling Xi, who had been flying with him, suddenly blocked his face and said mysteriously, "There’s something small over there. Let’s go check it out carefully. Follow my instructions."

Ling Xi’s perception usually led to good things, like the mountain demon ginseng, which greatly helped Long Chen.

Long Chen held his breath and quietly approached the direction Ling Xi indicated. Ling Xi had already returned to the sword, her voice light but excited.

"It seems to be a Purple Spirit Illusion Beast. It’s a first-rank Yellow-grade beast, but it’s skilled in illusions and has stronger soul power than all other Yellow-grade beasts. Such strong soul power is usually cultivated with spirit herbs..."

"So, this Purple Spirit Illusion Beast can lead us to a place with herbs to nurture the divine soul?"

Following Ling Xi’s guidance, Long Chen soon saw the full appearance of the Purple Spirit Illusion Beast. It was a small, light purple rodent, about the size of a cat. The rodent emitted a faint cold light, as if enveloped in a mist, making it hard to see its true form. However, its light purple eyes were very cute, darting around.

"Scare it away, but follow it from a distance. Let it lead us home."

This way, they might find the location of some soul-nurturing herbs. Although Ling Xi was usually scatterbrained, she had some sense now.

As Long Chen moved closer, the Purple Spirit Illusion Beast indeed noticed him. It let out a sharp cry, and its body exploded into mist, transforming into a ferocious Moon Devouring Beast Wolf!