Chapter 52

The next morning, as the sun rose high, Wei Changfeng and Tie Yi stood by the Cold Pond.

The last time he was here, Wei Changfeng had found some medicinal herbs around the edges of the pond. This time, however, he intended to dive into the water and explore deeper.

He took off his outer clothes and put on the fishskin diving suit he had bought in Jingyun City.

Jingyun City was located near the Luo River, where many merchant ships sailed. The fishskin diving suits, made from the skin of blue fish and tanned and stitched together, were smooth and of high quality. They were not only waterproof but also provided warmth, making them very popular among sailors.

What Wei Changfeng was looking for was the White Jade Centipede, which could completely cure Ouyang Feng's internal injuries.

The White Jade Centipede lived only in cold water or ice caves.

"Junior Brother, be careful. If you encounter any danger, pull the rope immediately!" Tie Yi tied a long rope around Wei Changfeng's waist and warned him earnestly, "Don't be reckless!"

Wei Changfeng nodded and said, "Big Brother Tie, don't worry, I'll be fine."

He wasn't worried about encountering any fierce water beasts in the Cold Pond, as it had been the territory of a demonic python not long ago, and it was unlikely that another demonic beast would appear so soon.

The real threat to Wei Changfeng was the depth of the pond and the cold!

After preparing, he stretched his limbs and activated the Qianyang True Qi to circulate throughout his body.

Taking a deep breath, Wei Changfeng leaped into the Cold Pond.

The icy water immediately engulfed him!

Whether in his past life or this one, Wei Changfeng was a good swimmer. After adapting to the environment of the pond, he began to dive deeper.

The water in the Cold Pond was very clear, and the sunlight could penetrate to a great depth, but it couldn't reach the bottom.

After diving about ten feet, Wei Changfeng started to search along the underwater rock walls.

The rock walls were covered with dark green moss and aquatic plants. Some small fish lived among them, and when he parted the leaves with his hands, they scattered in panic.

The White Jade Centipede, also known as the White Jade Water Centipede, lived in cold water and preferred to be near aquatic demonic beasts. It rarely appeared on the surface.

This water centipede fed on parasites in the water, which were the most hated by aquatic demonic beasts. Therefore, the demonic beasts not only tolerated the presence of the White Jade Centipede but also protected it.

The White Jade Centipede's pincers were highly toxic and could not be used directly as medicine, so few people knew of its value.

Wei Changfeng was one of the few who did!

After searching for about a moment, he resurfaced to breathe.

A martial artist who cultivated both internally and externally could hold their breath for much longer than an ordinary person, and some experts could stay underwater for days. Wei Changfeng, of course, didn't have such ability, and a moment was about his limit.

Returning to the water, he dove even deeper.

The last time he came, Wei Changfeng had carefully observed the environment of the Cold Pond and knew where to find the White Jade Centipede, so the search area wasn't large.

However, the White Jade Centipede's nests could be shallow or deep, so if he couldn't find them on the surface, he had to search deeper.

The deeper he went, the greater the water pressure and the colder it became.

The water pressure was manageable, but the pervasive cold was life-threatening, seeping through the fishskin diving suit and into his body, trying to freeze his flesh and bones!

If not for the protection of the fire-phase Qianyang True Qi, he would have been frozen solid.

Even so, the rapid consumption of True Qi forced him to resurface early.

"Junior Brother, are you okay?" Tie Yi, who had been standing by the pond, was very worried. He saw that Wei Changfeng's face was pale, and his lips were blue, indicating a poor condition.

"I'm fine, I can still hold on!" Wei Changfeng's determination did not waver. After taking a breath, he dove back into the water.

The White Jade Centipede was crucial for curing Ouyang Feng, not only fulfilling his promise but also maintaining his status in the martial academy. He couldn't afford to fail.

However, he wasn't the type to recklessly push himself. While diving, he also thought of a better method.

A thought suddenly flashed in his mind!

Since the rapid consumption of Qianyang True Qi was the main reason he couldn't stay underwater for long, why not cultivate the Qianyang True Qi while searching?

This idea was extremely bold. For other martial artists, whether they were Qi Condensation experts or Innate experts, such a notion would be unthinkable.

Cultivating internal techniques required concentration and a calm mind, and any distraction could lead to a mental breakdown.

But Wei Changfeng was different. He had mastered the technique of dividing his mind and consciousness, allowing him to focus on two tasks simultaneously!

He expelled half a mouthful of stale air, calmed his mind, and silently activated the technique. A point of consciousness in his brow instantly became active!

His soul consciousness split into two parts, one focused on cultivating the Qianyang True Qi to replenish the consumed True Qi, while the other continued to search for the White Jade Centipede's nest.

It turned out that Wei Changfeng's method was effective.

In the deep water, he was not distracted by external factors, and his divided mind remained stable without interfering with each other.

Surprisingly, under the dual pressure of the deep water and the cold, the cultivation of the Qianyang True Qi accelerated, completing a full cycle in half the time!

Unconsciously, his cultivation technique had made new progress!

This gave Wei Changfeng a sense of enlightenment.

Even more fortunate, at a depth of about three zhang (about 10 meters), he finally found what he was looking for!

It was a cave hidden behind a patch of aquatic plants, with an entrance just large enough for a fist.

Near the entrance, there were pearl-like objects, most of which were flattened, appearing to have only an outer shell.

Wei Changfeng knew this was the White Jade Centipede's nest!

The pearl-like objects were the eggshells of the White Jade Centipede, cleared out after hatching.

Truly, hard work pays off, and he felt a surge of joy.

However, finding the target didn't make him act rashly. The White Jade Centipede, though without the protection of a demonic beast, was not easy to capture.

The White Jade Centipede's only defense was its pincers. If bitten, an ordinary person would die instantly with no cure!

Although Wei Changfeng had cultivated the Tai Xu Heart Technique and could neutralize poisons, he was only at the first level and might not be able to withstand the White Jade Centipede's venom.

Moreover, in the water, the White Jade Centipede could easily escape, making it difficult to recapture if he missed.

Fortunately, Wei Changfeng had experience capturing White Jade Centipedes in his past life and had prepared accordingly.

He stabilized himself in the water and unhooked a leather pouch from his waist.

Twisting the cap, Wei Changfeng squeezed the pouch, and a stream of dark red blood immediately gushed out, accurately spraying into the entrance of the White Jade Centipede's nest!

The pouch was specially made and contained the blood of a rooster's comb.

The blood of a rooster's comb was highly attractive to the White Jade Centipede. Although a half-pouch of blood wasn't enough to lure them to the surface, it was enough to draw them out of the nest.

Sure enough, after a moment, a two-finger-thick, snow-white centipede with a thousand legs quickly darted out of the cave, following the blood trail and diving into the leather pouch!

Success!

Wei Changfeng held the leather pouch steady and didn't rush to reseal it.

Soon, another White Jade Centipede darted out of the nest and also entered the leather pouch.

Then a third, a fourth...

The White Jade Centipedes were social creatures, and a nest could contain over a dozen. Wei Changfeng needed more than just one or two, and his specially made leather pouch was large enough to hold them.

The blood of a rooster's comb was irresistible to the White Jade Centipedes, and in just a moment, nine of them fell into Wei Changfeng's trap.

That's enough!

Although there were likely more inside, Wei Changfeng decided to stop, as more wouldn't be useful to him.

Swoosh!

Just as Wei Changfeng was about to seal the pouch, a small ice arrow suddenly shot out from the cave entrance, piercing the water and heading straight for his face!

Wei Changfeng was taken aback and could only barely turn his head to avoid it.

The silver-white ice arrow grazed his left cheek, leaving a one-inch-long wound!

Caught off guard, Wei Changfeng didn't panic. He immediately bent his knees and kicked off the rock wall, propelling himself backward to increase the distance between himself and the centipede's nest.

While retreating, he also tugged on the rope tied to his body, alerting Tie Yi on the shore.

In the next moment, a centipede twice the size of an ordinary White Jade Centipede emerged from the cave, opening its pincers and emitting a low hiss at Wei Changfeng.

This centipede was also snow-white but had a bright red shell on its head and a pair of curved, gleaming pincers that looked like miniature scimitars!

The Red-Headed Centipede King!

Wei Changfeng's face changed.

If a White Jade Centipede fed on the essence of a demonic beast's blood, it could evolve into a stronger Red-Headed Centipede King. Although not a demonic beast, it was far more powerful than an ordinary centipede.

The Red-Headed Centipede King was aggressive and would actively attack intruders, and its venom was several times stronger than that of a White Jade Centipede. A bite from it would be fatal to an ordinary martial artist!

He hadn't expected such a formidable creature to be hiding in this seemingly unremarkable centipede nest!

The Red-Headed Centipede King was much rarer than the White Jade Centipede.

In the deep water, Wei Changfeng had no confidence in dealing with an enraged Red-Headed Centipede King!

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