This... this precious Second Tier Middle Grade Spirit Plant was just given to him like that?
Chen Ye not only didn’t feel happy, but instead had a strange feeling in his heart.
The attitude of the Vine King was too abnormal.
This demon plant overlord, who was mightier than many of these Qi Cultivation Cultivators, actually allowed them to trample over it.
Such a treatment as a mount is truly bewildering.
Chen Ye couldn’t believe that a demon plant without developed intelligence would understand gratitude and be willing to serve them like a beast of burden just because of the life-saving grace of the little white fox in the past.
It’s even more unlikely with a demon plant, let alone humans.
Now, it even handed over such Treasures of Heaven and Earth without hesitation.
One must know that this item is crucial for the Vine King’s own path!
This attitude... too humble, almost sycophantic.
There must be a reason unknown to him behind this.
"Chirp chirp!"
The little white fox was getting a little upset, beginning to urge him.
Previously, he was called biased by the bad guy, but now he specifically compensated him, and yet he’s hesitating!
Seeing this, Chen Ye gave in to the situation.
Since he’s already in the lair, whether fortune or misfortune, he cannot escape.
If he doesn’t take it, it’s a waste not to!
He walked straight to the Nine Orifices Spirit Ganoderma that emitted a glowing light, and the Vine King’s tendrils trembled slightly but showed no intention of hindrance.
Seeing this, he carefully peeled away the tangled vines and cautiously picked the Nine Orifices Spirit Ganoderma.
"Hmm? This..."
Chen Ye noticed a lump of inconspicuous fabric nestled in the soil beside the Ganoderma.
"Could it be that a human died tragically here?"
Chen Ye muttered, bending down to pick it up.
Upon unfolding it, it turned out to be a red cloth.
Though soiled and with frayed edges, it could vaguely be recognized as a scarf.
The scarf had been left near the Wood Domain Tao Stele, nurtured slightly by the life essence leaking from the Tao Stele, and had not completely decayed, still appearing as an old relic from many years ago.
"Chirp chirp!"
Before Chen Ye could think further, the little white fox, who originally kept chirping discontentedly at his feet, suddenly fluffed up upon seeing the red cloth scarf!
It transformed into a white flash and leapt onto Chen Ye’s hand, clutching the dirty red scarf tightly with its two large eyes wide open.
This is the fox’s scarf!
It was the treasure it lost long ago!
"This... is this your scarf?"
Chen Ye was dumbfounded. A fox needs a scarf?
"Chirp?"
The little white fox glared at Chen Ye in dissatisfaction. It didn’t need to think to know this guy was mocking it!
Immediately, the little white fox chirped to explain.
It turned out that its mother had learned from the Human Race and had made it many clothes by hand.
Among those clothes, this scarf was its favorite!
Of course... it was mainly because it, being a fox, found wearing other clothes awkward, only the scarf felt comfortable.
But one day, its red scarf suddenly disappeared.
No matter how hard it looked, it couldn’t find it.
Until today, when it saw the red scarf near the Wood Domain Tao Stele, it suddenly realized that it was accidentally lost when the Vine King attacked it back then!
"Oh——"
Chen Ye seemed to understand, slightly sighing.
No wonder, this little creature truly grew up pampered.
From its words, he could discern how much its family doted on it.
It’s just a pity...
He gathered Spiritual Light with his hand, using Magic to remove the dirt from the scarf, revealing its original bright red color. He then casually tied the soft scarf around the little white fox’s neck.
The snow-white fur matched with the bright red scarf made it unexpectedly cute.
"Not bad." Chen Ye sincerely praised, "Now that it has returned to its rightful owner, look how happy you are. When we find Qing Jun and she sees how silly you look, she might just hang her treasured little bell around your neck as well."
The little white fox nodded happily. Of course its mother’s scarf looked good!
This human finally understood its value!
It clumsily tied the scarf tightly with its little claws and rubbed it vigorously, letting out a satisfied whimper from its throat.
With the little fox pacified, Chen Ye once again focused his mind on the Five Elements Tao Stele.
Through the little white fox, he inquired about the whereabouts of the other three Tao Steles from the Vine King.
The information he received weighed heavily on his heart.
According to the little white fox’s fragmented description and the vague thoughts transmitted by the Vine King.
Chen Ye learned.
The Tao Steles of the Water and Fire Domains had long since completely crumbled into ruins over the millennia.
And the final Metal Domain Tao Stele was now occupied by an extremely powerful entity.
It was also a Human Race cultivator, who had recently clashed with the Vine King in the Wood Domain.
If it were a one-on-one fight, the Vine King wouldn’t be a match for him, but thanks to the help of many demon-eating vines, he was forcibly repelled.
Afterward, this person went to the Metal Domain.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Ye felt he had the answer.
Jian Gu!
The Metal Domain Tao Stele, with its endless sharp aura, would surely attract a Sword Cultivator like Jian Gu.
Coincidentally, this person is at the Middle Period of Foundation Establishment, capable of clashing with the Vine King.
"Forget it." Chen Ye resolved internally, "Having the Wood Domain Tao Stele and Spirit Ganoderma is already a tremendous fortune, no need for further complications."
Since the Metal Domain Tao Stele is already being comprehended by someone, Chen Ye decided not to take any risks.
Moreover, with the help of the Nine Orifices Spirit Ganoderma, he had a ninety percent confidence in reaching Foundation Establishment.
Now, only the final earth attribute spiritual object was missing.
"The last one, the earth attribute Spiritual Object..."
Chen Ye placed the Nine Orifices Spirit Ganoderma into a jade box, his gaze falling on the little white fox wearing a red scarf and continuously sniffing,
"Little White, could you do me one more favor? Ask your friend here if there’s a place in this Grotto Heaven where we can find earth attribute Spiritual Objects?"