Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 240, page 239: Happy Lantern Festival!

Ling Xiao, an ordinary young man, lived in a typical small town, leading a mundane nine-to-five life. He thought his life would continue in this predictable way until an unexpected event shattered his peaceful existence.

That day, Ling Xiao was working at an antique shop as usual, organizing the various antique items in the shop.

As he picked up what appeared to be an ordinary bronze compass, he suddenly felt a sharp dizziness, and everything before his eyes blurred. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment.

He stood in a vast, boundless field, surrounded by a thin layer of gray mist. Visibility was extremely low; he could only vaguely see that the surrounding land was cracked like a tortoise shell, with sparse weeds growing on the field ridges, appearing lifeless.

A musty smell filled the air, making Ling Xiao feel nauseous. He tried to recall what had just happened, but his mind was blank; he only remembered touching the bronze compass in the antique shop.

Ling Xiao tried to leave the field. He walked in one direction, but after walking for a long time, the scenery around him did not change at all, as if the field had no end.

He began to panic, shouting loudly in hopes of getting a response, but only his own echo answered him.

Just as Ling Xiao was at a loss, he suddenly heard a deep and hoarse voice: "Young man, you've finally arrived."

Ling Xiao looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure slowly emerge under a huge old tree not far away. It was a tall, old man with a simple and ancient face. His skin was as rough as the bark of an old tree, and his white hair fluttered in the wind like withered grass. His eyes revealed a profound sense of having experienced many vicissitudes.

The old man slowly walked up to Ling Xiao and said in a deep voice, "I am the guardian of this field. You can call me the Old Tree Spirit. You have been chosen to come to this mysterious field. You need to increase your power by planting various strange plants and harvesting their fruits in order to find a way to leave this place."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao was filled with doubt: "Why me? I'm just an ordinary person, I can't do anything."

The old tree spirit smiled slightly and said, "The gears of fate have begun to turn, and there is a reason why you have been chosen. This field is filled with mysterious energy, and only by planting specific plants can its secrets be unlocked. And you possess the potential to communicate with this field."

Although Ling Xiao was skeptical, he had no other choice but to believe the old tree spirit's words.

The old tree spirit led Ling Xiao to a corner of the field, where there was a small, relatively fertile patch of land. The old tree spirit told Ling Xiao that this was where he would begin planting.

Ling Xiao looked at this land, his heart filled with doubt and unease. He didn't know what he was about to face, but he knew that he had to try to survive and find a way to leave this strange field.

Guided by the old tree spirit, Ling Xiao began his exploration of the eerie field. His first task was to find seeds that could be planted. The old tree spirit told him that many strange seeds were hidden in the field, but they were not easy to find and required Ling Xiao to search carefully.

Ling Xiao searched the field carefully, turning over the cracked soil and clearing away the weeds, hoping to find some clues.

After some effort, he discovered some strange seeds under a rock.

These seeds are dark brown, shaped like tiny fangs, and have strange patterns on their surface, as if they contain some kind of mysterious power.

Ling Xiao carefully collected the seeds and took them to ask the old tree spirit.

The old tree spirit examined the seeds and said, "These are the seeds of the Fang Flower. The Fang Flower is a very peculiar plant; its flowers are shaped like the fangs of a wild beast. It needs to absorb a lot of sunlight and water to grow. You must take good care of it for it to grow successfully."

Following the old tree spirit's instructions, Ling Xiao planted the fang flower seeds in that fertile soil.

He used a broken piece of wood he found at the edge of the field to make a simple marker so he could take care of the seeds later.

During the planting process, Ling Xiao discovered that although the soil in this field looked dry, it seemed to automatically absorb some of the moisture hidden underground after the seeds were planted, which surprised Ling Xiao greatly.

Over the next few days, Ling Xiao visited the planting area of ​​the Fang Flower every day, carefully observing the changes in the seeds. He discovered that under the sunlight, the seeds of the Fang Flower gradually cracked open, revealing tender green seedlings.

These seedlings grew very quickly, and Lingxiao could see them growing taller almost every day. He was filled with anticipation and surprise.

However, the good times didn't last long. When the fang flower seedlings grew to about ten centimeters tall, Lingxiao noticed some strange noises in the field.

He saw some translucent, ghostly creatures lingering at the edge of the field. They seemed interested in the fang flower seedlings and would occasionally approach the planting area, which made Ling Xiao very nervous.

Ling Xiao quickly sought help from the old tree spirit, who told him that these ghostly creatures were common in this field. They would not cause direct harm to humans, but they would have a certain impact on the plants.

The old tree spirit taught Lingxiao how to make a protective shield using special runes, which could protect the fang flower seedlings from ghostly creatures.

Following the old tree spirit's instructions, Ling Xiao used tree branches to draw runes around the planting area of ​​the fang flowers, and then activated the runes with a special herbal juice.

A faint light emanated from the rune, forming a transparent protective shield that enveloped the fang flower seedling.

Upon seeing the protective shield, the ghostly creatures seemed somewhat wary and retreated from the planting area. Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time realized that danger lurked everywhere in this eerie field, and he had to remain vigilant at all times.

During the growth of the Fang Flower, Ling Xiao also discovered an interesting phenomenon: the seedlings of the Fang Flower seemed to be able to sense its emotions.

When he is in a good mood, the seedlings grow faster and the leaves become greener; when he is in a bad mood, the seedlings grow slower and the leaves wilt.

This surprised Ling Xiao greatly. He began to try to communicate with the Fang Flowers. Although he could not fully understand their intentions, he could feel a subtle connection.

As time goes by, the seedlings of the fang flower gradually grow taller, develop many sharp leaves, and flower buds begin to appear at the top.

Ling Xiao knew that the Fang Flower was about to bloom, so he took even better care of the plants, hoping that they would bear unique fruits that would bring him the hope of increasing his power.

After setting up a protective shield around the fang-shaped flower planting area, Ling Xiao felt a little more at ease. He then turned his attention to other areas of the field, wanting to further explore this mysterious place.

One morning, Ling Xiao was patrolling the fields as usual when he suddenly heard a strange sound, like a deep roar from some creature deep underground.

He followed the sound and arrived at the edge of the field. The soil there was even drier and cracked, almost barren, and the air was filled with a suffocating smell.

Ling Xiao walked forward cautiously, when he suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet tremble slightly.

He was startled and quickly stopped. He saw the ground slowly rise up not far away, and then a huge creature emerged from the ground.

It was a ferocious-looking earth-dwelling beast, its entire body covered in thick scales, its sharp claws gleaming with a cold light, and its blood-red eyes radiating a fierce glow.

Upon seeing Ling Xiao, the earth-walking beast let out an angry roar and pounced on him. Ling Xiao was startled and turned to run.

He ran while shouting for help, hoping to attract the attention of the old tree spirit.

During the escape, Ling Xiao discovered that the earth-walking beast was not fast, but it was extremely powerful, and every step it took on the ground caused a tremor.

Ling Xiao ran desperately and finally arrived at the planting area of ​​the Fang Flower. He had a sudden idea and quickly hid inside the protective shield. The Earth Beast hesitated for a moment when it saw Ling Xiao inside, but it was quickly attracted by the scent of the Fang Flower and rushed towards the shield.

With a loud "bang," the earth-walking beast crashed into the protective shield, creating a tremendous noise.

The protective shield wasn't broken, but it shook a few times. Ling Xiao looked at the earth-walking beast in horror, unsure what to do. Just then, the old tree spirit appeared.

Seeing the earth-walking beast attack Lingxiao, he immediately cast a spell. A beam of green light flew from his hand and struck the earth-walking beast. The earth-walking beast let out a miserable cry and turned to flee.

Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully to the old tree spirit, "Thank you for saving me, otherwise I would have been in danger."

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The old tree spirit smiled slightly and said, "Don't mention it, it's my duty. However, you should also be careful, not all the creatures in this field are so easy to deal with."

After this incident, Ling Xiao realized that he was still very weak in this field and that he had to improve his strength as soon as possible.

He began to care for the Fang Flower even more diligently, hoping to harvest its fruit soon and gain the opportunity to increase his power. Besides the attack from the Earth Beasts, Ling Xiao encountered other troubles as well.

Once, he found some strange footprints in the field, which looked like those of some kind of large bird. Ling Xiao followed the footprints and discovered a flock of huge birds.

These birds had black feathers and their eyes gleamed with an eerie light. When they saw Ling Xiao, they let out a sharp cry and swooped down towards him.

Ling Xiao quickly dodged, but the bird was incredibly fast, and he soon found himself in trouble. Just then, in that critical moment, Ling Xiao suddenly remembered the leaves of the Fang Flower.

He quickly plucked a leaf from the fang flower and threw it at the bird. The leaf spun in the air, emitting a pungent odor.

The birds seemed uncomfortable after smelling the odor and all stopped in the air. Ling Xiao took the opportunity to escape the scene.

This experience made Ling Xiao realize that the Fang Flower was not just a plant, but also possessed mysterious power. He began to study the characteristics of the Fang Flower more diligently, hoping to find more uses for it.

During the growth of the fang-shaped flower, Lingxiao also discovered some interesting phenomena. For example, the flowers of the fang-shaped flower emit a faint light at night, and this light seems to attract some small insects.

Ling Xiao observed that these small insects, attracted by the light of the fang flower, would fly onto the flower and be enveloped by its petals, becoming nutrients for the fang flower.

Ling Xiao found this phenomenon very magical, and he began to try using the light of the fang flower to attract some beneficial insects to help him take care of his fields.

As time passed, the fang flower finally bloomed. The flowers were a vibrant red, shaped like the fangs of a wild beast, and emitted a captivating fragrance.

Ling Xiao looked at these beautiful flowers, his heart filled with joy. He knew that the fruit of the Fang Flower was about to ripen, and he would also have the opportunity to increase his power.

However, on the very night the fang-shaped flowers bloomed, a sudden gust of wind swept through the fields.

The wind howled, causing the fang-shaped flowers to sway from side to side. Ling Xiao was worried that the fang-shaped flowers would be destroyed by the wind, so he quickly came to the planting area and used some sticks and ropes to secure the stems of the fang-shaped flowers.

In the howling wind, Ling Xiao worked with great difficulty, his clothes fluttering wildly and his hair disheveled. After much effort, Ling Xiao finally secured the fang-shaped flower.

He sat wearily on the ground, watching the fang-shaped flowers swaying in the wind, and silently prayed.

The strong winds lasted all night, and the next morning, Lingxiao arrived early at the planting area of ​​the fang flower.

He was pleasantly surprised to find that although the fang flowers were somewhat damaged, most of them were intact.

The flowers are still vibrant, and their fragrance remains captivating.

Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that the fruit of the Fang Flower was about to ripen, and his efforts had not been in vain.

In the days following the blooming of the fang-shaped flowers, Ling Xiao stayed in the planting area every day, carefully tending to the blossoms. He observed that after absorbing sufficient sunlight and water, the flowers gradually grew larger and their colors became more vibrant.

Finally, on a bright and sunny morning, the fang flower bloomed in its most beautiful form, and at the same time, it produced small, delicate fruits. These fruits were deep red, shaped like tiny gemstones, and emitted an enticing fragrance.

Ling Xiao carefully picked a fruit and examined it closely in his hand. He discovered that the fruit's surface had strange patterns, as if it contained some kind of mysterious power.

Following the old tree spirit's instructions, Ling Xiao put the fruit in his mouth and tasted it. The fruit had a very unique taste; it first had a sour and astringent flavor, followed by a sweetness.

The moment Ling Xiao swallowed the fruit, he felt a warm power surge from his body, quickly spreading throughout his entire being.

This power invigorated Ling Xiao, greatly enhancing his perception. He was able to see the hidden energy flow in the fields and hear faint sounds from afar.

(End of this chapter)