Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 360 Insect Juice
While sipping his tea, Root of Lushness said, "You humans have a saying, 'It is impolite not to reciprocate.' We Tree People have a similar saying. The giant insects think they can just leave after attacking? We don't believe in such a cheap deal."

"The tribal elders have issued a kill order for the giant worm. The reward for this kill order is about twice that of the battle to defend the city."

"Furthermore, all the alien comrades who participated in this hunt will receive a month's supply of Life Water in advance."

"We discussed it and decided to hunt them down first, and then look for ancient tree fossils depending on the situation."

"However, this time the ancient petrified tree has attracted powerful figures from all walks of life, including many innate and grandmaster level experts."

"If it weren't for the fact that the Grandmasters were still fighting over that unknown Grandmaster treasure, more than half of the Grandmasters from the Ten Realms would have come to the Treeman World."

"We're setting off tomorrow to search for ancient tree fossils, and we might not come back."

"So, we hope you will join us in hunting down the giant worm and then search for ancient tree fossils together."

"The downside of doing this is that you'll have to fight the giant insects, but the advantage is that you'll get more help from the treants. Especially when searching for ancient tree fossils, apart from a few insectoids and treants, other alien races will have a hard time detecting them."

Zhou Lengdao said, "I've heard about that. Ancient tree fossils are buried deep in the soil, even embedded in rocks. Only a few insectoids and tree people can sense them at close range. Moreover, their perception may be biased or even wrong."

Yes. So what do you think?

Zhou Leng said, "I've always wanted to test the giant insect's strength, but I've never had the chance. This time, I'm with you all. Besides, I also want to collect the giant insect's juice and even its brilliant juice."

"Oh? You dare to eat and drink the juice of the giant worm?" asked Lush Root.

“The giant body and the strange body are still somewhat useful. Besides, you tree people can identify the juice of giant insects. As long as it’s not too poisonous, I can eat and drink it,” Zhou Leng said.

Lush Roots said, "I can't afford to give away the Brilliant Sap, but we have quite a bit of the slightly poisonous Giant Insect Sap on hand. Take some containers."

Zhou Leng was experienced and had already prepared a large number of containers in his magic bag.

Take out some steel pots and pans, all of which have been tempered by the magic master and are corrosion resistant.

The tree people poured out some slightly poisonous giant insect juice from their magic bags, in two pots and four basins.

A peculiar smell filled the room; it smelled nice at first, with a light grassy scent.

But gradually, the smell in the room became increasingly strange, as if basins of crushed locusts, moths, large green caterpillars, and crickets had been poured onto the floor.

Zhou Leng covered it with a large plastic wrap to reduce the smell.

Looking at the colorful liquid from the giant insect in the pot, Zhou Leng narrowed his eyes.

It seems that the most important issue has been overlooked.

The giant worm's juices were difficult to swallow.

This is one of the reasons why the giant worm juice doesn't sell well in the Humanoid Alliance.

The tree-people wore similar smiles; I've seen similar expressions more than once.

People absorb nutrients through tree roots, which is naturally different.

"You can buy some jelly magic powder and flavor-changing ingredients from the magic master, sprinkle them on and stir, and you can make jelly. It is said to taste great, and you can make it taste like meat or fruit."

Zhou Lengdao said, "As a martial artist, why should I be afraid of the giant insect's juices?"

As he spoke, he picked up a steel basin, brought it to his lips, and began to gulp it down.

The originally strong smell and taste of rotten insects suddenly became a hundred times stronger, and the texture was like snot.

Zhou Leng took a few sips and wanted to stop, but it felt a bit tough to chew.

The juice sloshed back and forth in my throat.

"vomit……"

Just before he was about to vomit, Zhou Leng used his internal energy to control his body, forcibly pushing the contents of his mouth and esophagus into his stomach.

Zhou Leng put down the steel basin with a dark expression.

The people praised the tree.

“Not bad, not bad. Few humans can do that. Dwarves and magic masters always vomit every time they drink it.”

"Neither giants nor orcs can stand it."

"Let alone intelligent life, even monsters eat as much as they want and then vomit it all up."

Looking at the multicolored juices of the giant worm, Zhou Leng slowly said, "As a martial artist, I have no fear, but as a Chinese, I really can't eat this kind of thing. Forget it, I'll go ask a friend to buy some jelly powder and a magic potion to mask the smell."

Zhou Leng immediately contacted Cang Fei Zhi Yan and mentioned the pursuit battle.

“These potions are simple; I’ll get them for you right away. Ask your treant friend if I can join the pursuit. If I’m with you, you won’t need the potions; you can just use a small spell to alter the giant worm’s sap.”

Zhou Leng asked, "Does the Azure Flame also want to participate in the pursuit?"

Lush Roots said, “Since he’s your friend, no problem. Besides, I heard he’s a great genius among magic spirit masters, quite famous. But if there are more of you, it won’t be very convenient, because you’re not tree people and can’t blend into the environment. If there are too many of you, it will be easy for the giant insect race to discover you.”

"Alright, let's start preparing today, just the two of us. Tell me what we need to prepare for the trip, and let's go buy it now..."

The group walked outside.

The Flourishing Roots said, "We'll buy anything needed for battle. We can offer a discount..."

Zhou Leng quickly found the Azure Flame and went to the base's market with the Flourishing Root to purchase supplies in preparation for chasing the giant insect and searching for ancient tree fossils.

After buying many necessities, Zhou Leng suddenly saw a somewhat familiar figure, small and short.

Zhou Leng quickly followed, passing through the stalls and entering a hazy alley.

Both of them stopped.

The figure turned around, hesitated for a moment, and slowly took off his hat, revealing a fair face.

“Brother Zhou Leng…” Zhang Xiaoxiao looked at Zhou Leng timidly.

Zhou Leng looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao and smiled with relief, "You're much healthier now."

The last time I saw her, she was pale and thin, with dull eyes.

Today, my eyes are filled with melancholy, yet there is light within them.

Zhou Leng walked over as usual.

Zhang Xiaoxiao's body was tense, but seeing that Zhou Leng's expression was normal, she slowly relaxed.

"Are you... doing well?" Zhou Leng asked.

“It’s fine,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said.

"Tong Tianxia is known for his loyalty; you won't suffer if you follow him."

"You knew everything?" Zhang Xiaoxiao looked at Zhou Leng with a complicated expression.

Zhou chuckled and said, "I won't tell Zhang Xinglie."

"Thank you." Zhang Xiaoxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Leng took out the chocolate, about to hand it over, but stopped in mid-air.

Now, things seem different from the past.

Zhang Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "I'm not a child anymore."

As she spoke, she stretched out her slender fingers, picked up a piece of chocolate, unwrapped it, put it in her mouth, and looked up at Zhou Leng with sparkling eyes.

As before, she held it in her mouth slowly, reluctant to chew.

"What are you going to do next?" Zhou Leng asked.

Zhang Xiaoxiao looked blankly at him, thought for a long time, and then shook her head.

"And you?" she asked.

"I want to go and see the depths of the starry sky," Zhou Leng said.

"I've also heard about the Ancient River Sect, but unfortunately I can't learn from them," Zhang Xiaoxiao said with regret.

"There will be opportunities; everyone will have opportunities in the future."

"Really?"

"real."

“I don’t believe what others say, but I believe what Brother Zhou Leng says.” Zhang Xiaoxiao’s eyes were bright.

Zhou Leng sighed inwardly, reached out and gently ruffled Zhang Xiaoxiao's hair.

The girl didn't flinch; she smiled happily.

"Live well, cultivate diligently, and listen to Tong Tianxia's advice, but... what he does is too dangerous. If something big happens, remember to hide secretly."

“I know,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

"I once told a friend to be kind to yourself, and now I'm passing that advice on to you. Always remember to be kind to yourself."

"Mm." Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded gently.

"See you later."

"See you later." Zhang Xiaoxiao smiled, raised her hand, and her sleeve slipped down, revealing her fair forearm.

She waved and turned to walk into the depths of the alley.

Tears fell.

This wave goodbye is a final farewell to the past.

Zhou Leng suddenly shouted, "You still have a chance. As long as you turn yourself in, I can find a way to arrange a new identity for you in the military or the armed forces."

Zhang Xiaoxiao's body trembled. She took a few slow steps, then quickened her pace and left without looking back.

Can't go back.

There is no longer that human child, only Zhang Xiaoxiao of the Demonic Cult.

Zhou calmly watched Zhang Xiaoxiao's figure disappear into the darkness.

"What a loving couple! He's being targeted by the Demon Worshiping Cult, yet he's thinking about a pretty girl. As a martial arts guard, he colludes with criminals and even tries to whitewash the Demon Worshiping Cult. What a good martial artist for the country and the people!"

A shrill, altered voice came from the shadows.

Zhou Leng took a step forward and threw a punch.

His true energy surged and crashed into a cluster of magical afterimages.

The afterimage dissipated.

Zhou Leng recalled the voice from just now; it was a demonic voice changer, making it impossible to guess the identity.

The content is quite ordinary; anyone who knows your identity could probably tell it.

However, the tone between the lines was somewhat unusual.

"The Primordial Cult of Demonic Cults?"

Zhou Leng returned to the market and bought some more items with Flourishing Roots, Azure Flame, and others. Then he received the Water of Life and returned to the Tree Root Cave.

The next morning, I entered the first shift of my practice under the tree as usual.

When the time came, Zhou Leng emerged from the thin white mist.

In martial arts perception, the body's activity has reached the limit of the True Liquid Innate Realm.

Next, we will use treasures such as ancient tree fossils to improve our health.

Go and obtain more blessings from the giant ancestors to enhance your giant body.

The blessings from the dwarves' ancestors are no longer important, but if you have time, going there and completing some trials can still improve your physical strength.

Zhou Leng followed the Roots of Flourishing Tree and the other tree people as they left to pursue the giant insect.

At the edge of the Tree of Life plaza, some people glanced at Zhou Leng.

Zhao He walked back to the tree root cave.

Lou Feiqiong entered the second training session.

Jax and Tu Rong led a large group of men to make final preparations.

Shen Jun, Rao Mingxian, and the others changed their appearances and mingled in the crowd, watching Zhou Leng's departing figure with complicated expressions.

Shen Jun muttered under his breath, "This Zhou Leng can even be on friendly terms with the conservative Tree Man. He's practically a cold-faced succubus."

Rao Mingxian rolled his eyes at Shen Jun.

Shen Jun continued, "The news of the ancient tree fossils is gradually spreading, and various forces are entering the Tree People world, including the Huang Meng faction. However... everything must be prioritized, and the will of the Heavenly Calamity Envoy will always come first. Do you understand?"

"clear."

As everyone answered, Shen Jun stared at Rao Mingxian.

Rao Mingxian also stared at Shen Jun.

Shen Jun snorted and said, "You newcomers have no idea how powerful the Heavenly Calamity Envoy is. Even someone as proud as Lady Xiyan can only obey orders."

“Isn’t the Heavenly Calamity Envoy just a shell that carries the Heavenly Calamity God?” Rao Mingxian said.

Shen Jun said, "Isn't Zhao He the grandson of the Martial Saint? What makes him have everything he has now? The Heavenly Calamity Envoy is insignificant, but the Heavenly Calamity God behind him has a status far above that of a lord."

(End of this chapter)