CHAPTER 78: CHAPTER 78: IT’S GOOD TO HAVE SOMEONE WATCHING YOUR BACK

In fact, even before analyzing the function of the Earth Emotion Fungus, Li Ye had suspected whether the Hungry Bone would appear here, because they really seemed a bit too similar.

Now that his worries had become a reality, he wasn’t very surprised at all.

He was just contemplating whether there was a bigger power involved behind the scenes, and if there really was someone intervening, would the Four Seasons Sect step in?

The answer seemed quite obvious.

They most certainly would.

Perhaps there were already Great Power Cultivators keeping an eye on this place, so naturally, there was nothing to worry about.

He did what he could do; if the sky fell, there were experts to mend it.

That’s why he even calmly took a sip of tea, unhurriedly saying, "Let’s see what it intends to do."

"...Why do I feel that you’re even calmer than I am, Junior Brother?" Qian Fang shook his head helplessly. "But indeed, there’s no need to rush."

He also poured himself a cup of tea, watching the distant Hungry Ghost Evil Bone.

However, strangely, ever since that massive and bizarre Spirit Plant appeared, it hadn’t made any move.

It just stood there quietly, even allowing the fungus threads to wrap around it, and the eerie, purplish-red flowers even showed signs of wilting.

The Beaver, who had been munching on pastries beside Li Ye, suddenly raised its head and looked into the distance, letting out a warning chirp.

Through their increasingly close connection, Li Ye could understand its meaning—the Hungry Bone was having its ’food’ contested.

Suddenly, he felt a chilling sensation creeping over him, and after gently stroking the Beaver a few times to comfort it, he turned to Qian Fang and said,

"My Spirit Pet says that the Hungry Bone is having its food contested by the fungus threads."

"Contested..." Qian Fang immediately realized the severity of the situation.

The Hungry Bone was originally the soul’s only refuge for those poor souls who died of famine, and now it was being contested for.

Snatching food from the mouth of hunger!

Anyone could imagine the reaction if the contest were successful, stirring the once forcibly subdued Hungry Bone within.

...

At this moment, deep within the Spiritual Land.

The fungus threads slowly wrapped around the Hungry Ghost Evil Bone, beginning to drain the Resentment Qi and Spiritual Power maintaining its presence.

Since many "friends" were waiting for a meal over there, it absorbed very urgently.

This naturally awakened the evil energy deep within the Hungry Ghost Evil Bone.

This was the Resentment Qi sealed within by the Four Seasons Sect’s Great Power Cultivators.

These were souls calculated by Hell Path Cultivators, facing drought, floods, and locust plagues, which eventually left them with no harvest and led to cannibalism.

It wasn’t some black Resentment Qi, but more like blood-red resentment.

From the pistil of the purplish-red flowers, it slowly flowed out, eroding not only the fungus threads but even the Spiritual Qi on the ground.

In life, they were powerless against having their food snatched from them, and it was equally impossible for them to plead with the heavens for survival.

But after death, the accumulated power of their resentment would allow them to erode everything they could see.

Logically, facing such danger, the fungus threads should immediately retreat.

Yet, the fungus threads fearlessly stood their ground in front of it.

The densely growing fungus threads were like a wall, forcefully resisting the red resentment, even if gradually eroded, they did not retreat.

Even... they didn’t let the food supply over there lag behind, crafting it using these resentments.

This made Li Ye and Qian Fang, who were planning to evacuate the livestock and prepare the Array formations for defense, pause slightly.

A bold idea sprouted in Li Ye’s mind.

"Senior Brother."

"I want to transport all the Flying Light Cyan Lotuses to the depths of the fungus threads, to directly confront the resentment extending from the Hungry Bone. I need you to bring the Ink and Water Starving Bone from home for me."

"If we can unravel the constraints of the Earth Demon Ginseng, I estimate this Hungry Bone should fall into slumber."

He handed the Cyan Bird, which had been resting on his shoulder, to Qian Fang.

Though the Cyan Bird was reluctant to leave, knowing there was still a Red Bean here made it say nothing more, just giving Li Ye a resentful gaze.

"Alright, I’ll be back soon." Qian Fang didn’t ask any questions, simply taking out a crystalline Jade leaf from his pocket and solemnly handing it to Li Ye.

"This is a leaf from the Jade God within the sect; if there’s any danger before I return, just crush it."

"Remember, our lives are more important than anything else."

After leaving these instructions, he quickly departed on a Flying Shuttle.

Leaving Li Ye sitting atop the tall tower, he looked down at the Jade Leaf, the smooth texture providing him slight reassurance.

Then, getting up, he gazed at the distant scenery, muttering to himself, "Clearly wanted to hide and wait it out, yet somehow turned to finding solutions."

Indeed, he found it quite odd. By now, he should’ve been seeking a place to hide, perhaps because he knew there were big shots watching from behind that made him want to try something?

Can’t deny it, being backed up by someone feels wonderful indeed.

He tucked the beaver, which had stopped eating, cautiously eying the distance, into his arms, descended the tower, and met Zhou Qiumai who was already waiting below.

Without hesitation, Li Ye commanded,

"I need your people to transport all the Flying Light Cyan Lotuses near the fungus threads."

"Then, the Spiritual Power supply around the Flying Light Cyan Lotuses needs to be increased by at least tenfold."

"Understood." Seeing Li Ye’s serious demeanor, Zhou Qiumai asked no questions, immediately issued orders. Over time, the fungus threads no longer harmed them.

At most, there were minor dangers, but those weren’t issues.

After instructing the Zhou Family cultivators, Li Ye further directed a few fellow sect members, "Please help me protect the Array."

Although these fellow sect members might lack comprehension, leaving Qian Fang spending time to teach them, on this issue, they were not ambiguous.

They all cupped their fists and complied, dispersing into positions.

Soon, the Zhou Family cultivators took up each lotus blossom, running towards the fungus threads, various Spiritual Lights shimmering on their bodies, and soon they reached the fungus wall.

Thus, Li Ye could directly control the Flying Light Cyan Lotuses, threading cautiously into the depths of the fungus wall, contacting the red resentment.

Amidst what appeared to be blood-like thick resentment, were countless souls.

Whether old, young, male, or female, all without exception had swollen abdomens, emaciated limbs, and shriveled, sore-covered skin.

Clearly the appearance of Hungry Ghosts.

They noticed Li Ye’s Divine Sense and immediately lunged forward, eyes filled with undisguised hunger for food.

"Chirp chirp!"

But a glowing beaver phantom blocked in front of Li Ye’s Divine Sense, the chubby beaver pulling various foods from its fur.

Lianzi lotus leaves, lotus roots, Wheat Pills, flour, sliced fruits, pastries... basically anything edible, it generously fetched from its fur.

With a wave of its paw, the food turned into a rain of light, showering over the Hungry Ghosts.

The Hungry Ghost group seemed stunned for a moment, then scrambled greedily.

Every Hungry Ghost that managed to snatch food devoured it eagerly, emitting golden auras afterward.

Li Ye watched closely; it was indeed the glimmer of Shining Gold Fortune, with even more profound golden glow beneath, could it be the beaver’s Merit?

In those haloed auras, they seemed to shed the Hungry Ghost look, gradually normalizing, gratefully bowing to the beaver before standing in front of it.

Thus, instead of casting Magic, Li Ye found himself surrounded and protected at the rear, while the beaver’s thrown food continued to purify more souls.

"..."

Li Ye couldn’t help a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Alright, I initially intended to struggle and fight, but who knew the Spirit Pet was so powerful.

But did this guy suddenly gain enlightenment? Why does it seem so strong?