Chapter 11

"Discovered a 200-year-old Bronze-level herb: Purple Heart Grass! Do you want to pick it?"

"Yes," Jiang Han subconsciously replied.

But as soon as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly froze, cold sweat instantly breaking out. According to the system's characteristics, if he answered "yes," the Purple Heart Grass would definitely be placed in his backpack, which meant that the real Purple Heart Grass would disappear!

Sure enough, Jiang Han felt the grass he had been holding in his hand vanish into thin air, and the system prompt sounded.

"You have obtained a 200-year-old Bronze-level herb: Purple Heart Grass."

At the same time, the information about the Purple Heart Grass appeared in his mind.

【Purple Heart Grass】(Herb)

Description: An herb from the Tianwu Continent, named for its purple liquid after extraction. It can calm the mind and is used in alchemy.

Level: Bronze

Age: 200

However, Jiang Han had no time to pay attention to the information about the herb. What he was concerned about was whether anyone had seen the herb disappear from his hand!

His eyes quickly scanned the group, and he noticed that only Ding Yayan and the blind man were looking at him. The others were chatting among themselves and hadn't noticed him.

This made Jiang Han breathe a sigh of relief. His hand had been behind his back, so it was impossible for Ding Yayan and the blind man to have seen it, making him worry for nothing.

"Xiao Han, what's wrong with you?" Ding Yayan extended her jade-like hand and waved it in front of his eyes.

"Uh, nothing," Jiang Han scratched his head and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"You were so mysterious, lost in thought, and you say nothing's wrong!" Ding Yayan rolled her eyes.

"Hehe, it's just that Sister Yan is so charming, I was just staring at you," Jiang Han laughed dryly, flattery slipping out of his mouth.

"You brat, getting more and more talkative, even daring to flirt with your Sister Yan!" Ding Yayan naturally didn't take it seriously. In fact, she knew she wasn't particularly beautiful, though she was pleasant to look at. But hearing Jiang Han's words, she felt a bit of joy in her heart; no woman dislikes being complimented!

The blind man also chuckled, his remaining eye filled with deep meaning as he looked at Jiang Han.

On this journey, Jiang Han's behavior had been very strange, leading to many speculations. However, he only speculated and didn't want to know Jiang Han's secrets, after all, everyone has their own privacy.

"Where is it?" Jiang Han laughed, seeing that Ding Yayan was about to speak again, he suddenly looked forward and his eyes lit up, "The leader is back."

Ding Yayan turned her head and indeed saw Lu Baichuan's figure appear in front of the group.

Seeing Ding Yayan turn her head, Jiang Han secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Damn, she finally stopped prying, and the leader came at just the right time!

"Everyone, get ready for battle! There are no other adventuring teams around, the target is 500 meters ahead," Lu Baichuan said after taking a sip of water, smiling.

"Is the intel correct? Is that snake-type monster really a second-stage one?" Ding Yayan asked.

"That's right, I can sense its aura, it's a second-stage monster!" Lu Baichuan nodded affirmatively.

"Then that's settled, everyone, what are you waiting for, let's go!" Shi Jian shouted loudly, shouldering his large axe and walking at the front.

Everyone exchanged smiles and followed.

Jiang Han lagged behind, secretly grabbing a handful of grass behind him. Seeing no reaction from the system, he shrugged and quickly caught up with the group.

After walking 400 meters, the group stopped. Everyone held their breath, though they weren't afraid of a second-stage monster, a successful ambush would save them a lot of effort!

Jiang Han saw a large python coiled around a tree 100 meters ahead, its green-brown pattern blending almost seamlessly with the tree. The dozens of meters long body... Jiang Han felt a chill in his heart.

He had no doubt that the python could swallow him in one bite!

"It's an unknown python-type monster, it might be poisonous, everyone be careful!" Lu Baichuan warned in a low voice.

Everyone nodded and continued to approach quietly, soon they were less than 30 meters from the python!

At this moment, the python suddenly moved, its head twisting sharply, its cold eyes staring straight at the group, hissing.

"Spotted, attack!" Lu Baichuan shouted, his body glowing with a brownish light, shield in one hand and a large knife in the other, he charged forward fiercely.

"Hey, why didn't you do this earlier!" Shi Jian also roared, jumping and slashing directly at the python, his axe aiming straight for the snake's head.

"Boom!"

The python's head retracted sharply, its tail lashing out at Shi Jian, who flew back even faster than he had come.

"Phew!" Shi Jian got up from the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood-tinged saliva, his eyes red as he charged forward again, "Damn, it's so strong!"

"Xiao Han, don't join in, this python is too dangerous, your strength isn't enough," Ding Yayan turned and reminded Jiang Han, drawing a long sword and quickly rushing towards the python.

Nine people charged forward, leaving Jiang Han standing helplessly at the spot. He knew Ding Yayan was right; the python was already at the late second stage, and his strength would only be a burden!

Besides... he was really scared of that large python, if he joined in, he might not even be able to use half his strength!

"Check the information on this python." Jiang Han thought silently.

【Green-patterned Python】(Monster)

Description: A monster from the Tianwu Continent, its color blends with the trees, making it hard to spot, highly venomous.

Level: Black Iron (High Second Stage)

Looking at the information on the Green-patterned Python, Jiang Han's mind raced. He realized that the system's classification of monster levels was not based on their cultivation, but on their potential.

For example, this Green-patterned Python, in terms of potential, could probably only reach the fourth stage at most, unless it consumed some rare treasures, which might break this limit.

"Right, the mission is for the Blood Orchid, the Green-patterned Python is being held up, I can go and get it."

Jiang Han remembered the goal of this mission, glanced at the Green-patterned Python, and saw that it was being tightly held by the group. He decided and walked towards the location of the Blood Orchid.

The Blood Orchid was actually not far from the Green-patterned Python. Jiang Han carefully watched the python while tiptoeing to the location of the Blood Orchid. In front of him was a blood-red flower, and he felt a surge of joy, reaching out to pick it.

"Hisss~" A low,闷闷的吼声传来，Jiang Han was startled, turned his head, and his pupils instantly constricted, his whole body breaking out in goosebumps.

It turned out that the Green-patterned Python, seeing Jiang Han about to pick the Blood Orchid, had risked several heavy blows and charged straight at him.

"Beast, get back here!"

A brownish light flashed, and Lu Baichuan had already blocked the Green-patterned Python, slamming it back with his shield.

"Everyone, hold the python, let Xiao Han pick the Blood Orchid first!" Lu Baichuan shouted, slashing with his knife, "Earth Splitting Slash!"

"Flame Slash!" Ding Yayan's body was enveloped in flames, the scorching heat hitting the Green-patterned Python.

"Taste my axe!" Shi Jian roared, jumping high and bringing down his axe with great force.

The others were not to be outdone, each using their special skills to push the Green-patterned Python back.

Jiang Han breathed a sigh of relief. He had been scared out of his wits, almost pulling out his laser sword.

"Damn, this won't do, I must quickly adapt to this world." Jiang Han muttered, picking up the Blood Orchid.

"You have obtained a 10-year-old Silver-level herb: Blood Orchid."

【Blood Orchid】(Herb)

Description: An herb from the Tianwu Continent, often found with python-type monsters. Legend has it that python-type monsters can evolve into true dragons by consuming it. Of course, it's just a legend. Used in alchemy.

Level: Silver

Age: 10

"It's actually a Silver-level herb!"

Jiang Han's eyes gleamed with excitement. He deeply understood the value of Silver-level herbs; they were on par with the Bone Cleansing Pill!

This Blood Orchid being a Silver-level herb indicated its value was definitely high! The legend of python-type monsters evolving by consuming Blood Orchid might be true, but evolving into a true dragon was too far-fetched! If the Blood Orchid were a Legendary-level herb, it might be possible!

"System, if I sell this Blood Orchid to you, how many Dream Coins will I get?"

"Due to the insufficient age of this Blood Orchid, it can only be traded for 200 Dream Coins. Do you want to trade?"

"No." Jiang Han pouted. Indeed, a high grade alone wasn't enough to get a lot of Dream Coins; there were other restrictions.

"Used in alchemy..."

Jiang Han fell into deep thought. He noticed that the Purple Heart Grass he had found earlier also mentioned being used in alchemy. Was this a hint?

He had seen the minimum requirements to become an alchemist, which was just a book... but that Silver-level book required 1000 Dream Coins!

As far as he knew, alchemists were highly sought after in the Tianwu Continent. A precious pill could sell for a sky-high price, and a high-level alchemist was a prized asset for any major power!

The alchemy book he had seen was from the cultivation world, which might be slightly different from the alchemists in this world, but the principles were similar, so there shouldn't be much difference.

"Having a chance to become an alchemist wouldn't be bad." To be honest, he needed money now, so he needed a way to quickly acquire wealth. In his view, being an alchemist was a good profession!

Jiang Han held the Blood Orchid in his hand and waved to Lu Baichuan and the others, indicating that he had obtained it.

However, this action completely enraged the Green-patterned Python. Its green patterns trembled, and a green mist suddenly burst out, spreading towards the group.

"Everyone, be careful, it's a poisonous mist!" Lu Baichuan's face changed, stepping back a few steps, and the others hurriedly retreated, afraid of being touched by the mist.

After all, it was an unknown python-type monster, and no one knew how strong its poison was.

"Damn!" Lu Baichuan suddenly remembered something, exclaiming in alarm and rushing forward again, but it was too late!

The Green-patterned Python charged at Jiang Han at its fastest speed, or rather, at the Blood Orchid in his hand!