Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 36 I'm a tree, can I eat tree leaves?

The old willow tree had become a spirit, and it couldn't hide it from Liu Qingyue's family.

Even trees that have become sentient don't necessarily need to be cut down immediately.

Tree spirits, for example, cannot easily leave; they can only take root in the same place.

If it grows a little longer, it will also be a good material for refining weapons.

Of course, some trees have remained, which means they have genuine affection for them, or perhaps they are good tree spirits that have never harmed anyone.

As fellow tree spirits, Li Changsheng said a few more words, then fell silent.

After leaving Qingliu Courtyard, Li Changsheng went to find Nie Qiu.

Nie Qiu and the other contestants all lived in the same house.

Lingxu Cave Heaven still has some industries in Zhongyang City.

Nie Qiu was talking with the participating weapon refiners when he arrived, and they followed him out the door.

"The amount of Xuanling Liquid is too small. Liu Qingyue gets one drop every month, and Liu Xian might get a few drops, but it's not very useful."

Li Changsheng said.

"If I can't get it, I can't get it." Nie Qiu wasn't disappointed; he didn't necessarily need the Xuanling Liquid.

  

"I would like to meet Niu Wendao, but given my status, I may not be able to," Li Changsheng said.

"I'll have someone pass on a message: you agree on a location," Nie Qiu said.

"Thank you, senior brother. I'll go rent the old blacksmith shop. Niu Wendao knows where it is."

Li Changsheng bowed and then got up to leave.

After renting a blacksmith shop, Li Changsheng began to forge magical artifacts. He brought some materials with him on this trip.

Since I'm just idling around anyway, I might as well refine some magical artifacts and exchange them for some pills to cultivate later.

They worked until late at night when spiritual energy began to ripple across the ground. Niu Wendao poked his head out from underground and asked, "Changsheng, have you run into trouble looking for me?"

"You're the one who's going to be in trouble," Li Changsheng said calmly.

"What trouble could I possibly have?" asked the ox, which emerged from the ground and sat down to the side.

"Qingliu Courtyard, do you still remember it?" Li Changsheng asked.

Niu asked, his expression changing slightly. "They know I stole some leaves? I only ate a few leaves, surely they wouldn't be chasing me down?"

Li Changsheng: "??"

Did you gnaw the old willow tree bare?

Didn't you promise me you'd give up your bad habit of eating tree leaves?

"You..." Li Changsheng opened his mouth, but he didn't really want to say what was in his heart.

"Chang Sheng, how about I compensate them with a magic artifact?" Niu asked cautiously.

You're so generous!

One ritual implement, bought with leaves from an old willow tree!

Li Changsheng coughed lightly and said, "That willow tree has become a spirit, and the stone finger was given to you by the willow tree. You received a favor from it, so how can you gnaw on its leaves?"

"I gave it a Qi Refining Pill as compensation. I'll repay it when I have the resources," Niu said, bowing his head like a child who had made a mistake. "I'll switch to a different tree later, just an ordinary one, though the taste won't be as good."

You're eating tree leaves and you're even finding them tasty?

"Forget it, I won't talk to you about leaves anymore," Li Changsheng said. "Today I went to Qingliu Courtyard, and Liu Qingyue wanted to invite you into Qingxuan Cave Heaven."

"You want me to join Qingxuan Cave Heaven?" Niu Wendao stared wide-eyed, then shook his head and laughed, "I'm almost the senior disciple, how could I possibly go to Qingxuan Cave Heaven?"

"What are they thinking? Besides, I, Niu Dao, am a grateful ox; my master is still in Lingxu Cave Heaven."

"Having received my master's teachings, how could I betray him like this..."

Niu Wen was very excited and said a lot in one breath.

Li Changsheng looked at him quietly, waiting for him to finish speaking before saying, "It was just a casual remark. I don't know anything about Qingxuan Cave Heaven, whether it's good or bad, but it proves one thing."

"What is it?" Niu asked, puzzled.

"Even the Azure Profound Cave Heaven is watching you. Don't you think you're getting too much attention?" Li Changsheng said, "The more this is the case, the easier it is for trouble to happen."

"They want to harm me?" Niu asked seriously.

"Whether it will harm you or help you, I don't know yet, but what about your matter with Changchun?"

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "I always felt that the bet Changchun made with you was a trap to lure you in."

"Just flatten the trap. Changchun isn't even worth a single hoofbeat from me now," Niu Wendao said disdainfully.

"I know you're strong, but like last time, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."

Li Changsheng said calmly, "It's always better to be cautious and ensure safety than to be careless."

Upon hearing this, Niu Wen nodded and said, "What you said makes sense."

Then, he scratched his head and said, "Chang Sheng, now that you mention it, it feels like everyone wants to harm the cow?"

"As for the others, they can't distinguish between friend and foe, so it's better to be cautious than to make a big mistake."

Li Changsheng said, "You like to eat tree leaves, so let me ask you, if there is a forest and there is a very beautiful tree that looks delicious, would you eat the ordinary tree first, or the beautiful tree?"

"If no one's going to take it from me, I'll definitely eat the regular one first," Niu Wen thought to himself. "Then the pretty one might taste even better if it grows a little longer."

Li Changsheng: "..."

Your thought process is truly extraordinary.

The saying "A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind" doesn't seem to apply to you.

He thought for a moment and said, "Then many people are eyeing this beautiful tree, aren't they?"

"Then they'll definitely overthrow everyone and take over this tree."

"What if this group of people are about as strong as you?"

"I'm all alone, but they're a whole bunch, so I resisted the urge to eat."

"..."

Li Changsheng was panting. Why was it so difficult to reason with the calf?

Niu asked, looking up at him, "Chang Sheng, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Lingxu Cave Heaven is like a forest. We are ordinary trees, but you are the best tree. Everyone wants to have you."

"Even Qingxuan Cave Heaven has noticed you, will Shuiyue Cave Heaven nearby choose to turn a blind eye?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Wendao fell into deep thought, and finally asked him earnestly, "Don't you humans not eat trees?"

Li Changsheng: "..."

I'm using an analogy!

"The demon tree can be used to refine artifacts. For example, your ox horns and bones can be used to refine artifacts, and your flesh is edible."

Li Changsheng took a deep breath and patiently explained to him: "Never mind, it doesn't matter if you don't understand. Just prepare as many life-saving measures as you can, just in case."

This whole thing just doesn't make sense, but this calf is just too young.

If you do the math, Niu Wendao is only four or five years old; he's really just a little kid.

"If something really happens, you must go far away and not get caught. You can't trust anyone easily, do you understand?" Li Changsheng said.

Niu asked, nodding emphatically, "I've got it. Although I don't think it'll be that bad, I'll listen to you."

"It's good that you listened. Alright, you can go back now," Li Changsheng said, waving his hand.

Niu asked for a moment, then took out a handful of willow leaves and placed them on the table: "I saved some for you, they're quite delicious."

After saying that, he disappeared underground.

Li Changsheng: "..."

Thank you for remembering to leave me some leaves.

But, I'm a tree, can I eat tree leaves?

Luckily, he hid well; otherwise, a group of people would have devoured him.

Then he passed it on to his descendants: "Son, come and taste the leaves of the immortal tree, and we will live forever together."

This scene is too brutal!

"I hope Niu Wendao won't have any trouble. Sigh." Li Changsheng sighed softly.

(End of this chapter)