The demonic vines glowed with a brownish luster, as if covered irregularly by swamp mud.
The demonic vines that had been torn off by Cheng Xiao and regrown also showed a brownish luster from the inside out at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Swish!
Yegret took out the short sword from his waist and casually swung it, cutting off more than a dozen demonic vines.
The condition of the demonic vines was the same as the section Cheng Xiao had torn off earlier!
"These demonic vines share a single life force; no wonder the Mu Family mages couldn't get rid of them."
Cheng Xiao stood up and clapped his hands, "It seems we can only solve this problem by finding the source of these demonic vines."
After explaining the situation to Mu Nujiao, Cheng Xiao and Yegret went together to search for the source of the demonic vines.
Although the plants in this area were lush and provided much cover, finding the demonic vines with brownish mud wasn't too difficult.
In the dense forest behind the mine.
An eerie, twisted vine extended countless tendrils, and the main body of the twisted vine glowed with a brownish light.
Beneath the twisted vine was a greenish-brown seed the size of a basketball.
The vines radiating outwards from the twisted vine and the seed had almost formed a protective spiderweb.
Cheng Xiao and Yegret stood outside the demonic vine spiderweb, and the latter said, "King, it's a War General Level creature."
Cheng Xiao nodded and analyzed, "That War General Level plant demon is refining a plant seed. It's absorbing the energy from the mine because the plant seed has an earth sub-attribute.
"The plant demon has absorbed the energy emitted by the plant seed and has adapted to the constitution of that Spirit Seed. If it can utilize the energy of the ore vein, the refining process will be even smoother.
"Looking at this, that plant demon should be close to finishing refining the plant seed. It's no wonder it attracted Sea Monsters; absorbing the vast energy of the Spirit Seed easily draws attention."
"King, should we act directly?" Yegret asked.
"We can't work overtime for free," Cheng Xiao smiled, "Let's go back first."
...........
Back at the Mu Family Mage Group's camp.
Cheng Xiao informed Mu Nujiao about the existence of the War General Level plant demon and the plant seed, leaving her stunned.
"A War General Level and Spirit Seed Level plant seed, and it even has a sub-attribute!" Mu Nujiao's eyes were full of envy.
She also cultivated the plant element and knew how tough and troublesome those vines were.
If that plant seed could be refined by her, her strength would definitely increase significantly!
But that plant seed was guarded by a War General Level creature and was almost completely refined.
"I can help you eliminate that War General Level creature, but this is considered a separate price and requires additional payment!" Cheng Xiao said.
"Really?!" Mu Nujiao's eyes lit up, but she asked with some concern, "How much extra money is needed?"
"On top of the four million commission fee, add another six million. Also, you need to include the extra task content in the commission completion review," Cheng Xiao said word by word.
"No problem!"
Hearing that it was only an additional six million, Mu Nujiao agreed without even thinking.
"Alright, it's a deal."
After Cheng Xiao finished speaking, he began to act, and Mu Nujiao followed closely behind.
"Are you coming along?" Cheng Xiao asked, puzzled.
Mu Nujiao nodded blankly, "If I don't come along, how will I write the extra content for the commission completion review later?"
So simple, doesn't know how to adapt. Cheng Xiao said, "Then don't get scared later."
Mu Nujiao didn't understand this sentence.
But she was already curious about what method Cheng Xiao would use to deal with a War General Level creature.
Outside the protective spiderweb formed by the greenish-brown demonic vines.
"That War General Level twisted vine doesn't seem to have any intention of attacking us," Mu Nujiao said.
"It's currently focused solely on refining the plant seed and advancing to Great War General Level, so it definitely won't spend much energy on us. Otherwise, we would have been attacked when we were still fifty meters away," Cheng Xiao said.
"Then what are you going to do now?" Mu Nujiao asked curiously.
Cheng Xiao took two steps forward and spoke the command that summoned soldiers:
"Stand up!"
It was still the familiar deathly Cold Wind, but the Undead soldiers that appeared this time left Mu Nujiao dumbfounded.
Nine Undead soldiers appeared this time, and their appearance was surprisingly that of the Sea Monster Crocodiles Cheng Xiao had killed not long ago!
Except for their scales and skin turning black, their other appearances were basically the same!
"I warned you not to be scared," Cheng Xiao smiled, then ordered, "Kill!"
Thump!
Thump!!
Thump!!!
Nine huge Shadow Sea Monster Crocodile soldiers, as tall as Yegret, began their stomping mode.
Those tough demonic vines could only barely restrict the Rhino Crocodile soldiers' steps, but their terrifying biting force was something the demonic vines couldn't withstand!
"So scary, they're practically monsters," Mu Nujiao couldn't help but say.
"Why are you scolding people!" Cheng Xiao tilted his head to look at her.
"I, I didn't mean that," Mu Nujiao came back to her senses, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Her appearance, however, made Cheng Xiao unable to help but laugh out loud.
Original in sight!
This young lady of the Mu Family changed her expression very quickly; she was quite cute.
Hearing Cheng Xiao's laughter, Mu Nujiao became even more embarrassed.
She looked up and saw the battlefield not far away, quickly changing the subject, "Those demonic vines are about to be cleared. Is a War General Level really this weak?"
As soon as she finished speaking, dozens of vines directly pierced through three Shadow Sea Monster Crocodile soldiers.
They instantly disappeared, returning to Cheng Xiao's shadow!
Mu Nujiao:
Alright, it just hadn't gotten angry yet, which doesn't mean it's weak.
"This War General is so terrifying, can your Undead soldiers really handle it?" Mu Nujiao asked worriedly again.
As soon as she finished speaking, the War General Level plant twisted vine let out a terrifying roar like a ghostly howl.
Then she saw Yegret, holding a half-meter-long greenish-brown vine, throwing it in front of Cheng Xiao and Mu Nujiao.
"King, it's been dealt with," Yegret said.
"You've worked hard, Yegret," Cheng Xiao nodded, grabbed the War General Level twisted vine that had lost its life force, and turned to look at Mu Nujiao, "What were you just saying?"
"Nothing, nothing."
Mu Nujiao pursed her red lips, awkwardly tensing her toes, her beautiful face burning with embarrassment.
"Quickly tell your Mu Family people to come and collect the plant seed," Cheng Xiao said.
"Oh, right."
Mu Nujiao's understanding had been overturned multiple times today; she was completely dazed and only reacted now.
Her plant element cultivation was still only at the Elementary Level and couldn't absorb the plant seed.
Whether it's a Spirit Seed, Soul Seed, or even a Heaven Seed, they all require special containers to hold them and ensure that energy doesn't dissipate.
Of course, mages who find elemental seeds usually absorb them on the spot.
Situations like suddenly discovering a Spirit Seed are considered unexpected.
As evening approached.
Mu Nujiao finally had her family bring a container to collect the Spirit Seed and take it away.
"Cheng Xiao, thank you so much this time. Consider it a favor I owe you," Mu Nujiao thanked him sincerely.
Cheng Xiao smiled and didn't refuse this favor.
Mu Nujiao's demeanor suddenly became a little shy, and her voice dropped a few decibels, "Can I add your private contact information?"