Chapter 196: Destroying The Spatial Crack

Jia Hao didn't wish to engage with the crocodile at all. Distracting it with the meat, Jia Hao simply cast his Six Desires Myriad Thought Arts on it, making it feel gluttony and greed.

Perhaps because of the low intelligence of the crocodile beast, Jia Hao managed to attract its sense towards the meat. Not to mention, the crocodile was so engrossed that it didn't feel Jia Hao's presence.

Greed, one of the three greater sins along with anger and lust, can be very impactful. The greed of receiving a free meal, the gluttony of having a new type of meat, everything made the crocodile susceptible to Jia Hao's attack.

Jia Hao also didn't take chances at all. Seeing the crocodile was in a vulnerable position, Jia Hao simply attacked it with all his might.

His saber shone with a sharp glint as Jia Hao cut precisely at the weak spot of the crocodile.

Blood splattered as the crocodile screeched with pain. However, Jia Hao was already prepared.

Putting all strength into his arms, Jia Hao pushed the crocodile, flipping it on its back.

Now, the crocodile could only wave its six legs as it tried to get back on them. However, Jia Hao pulled out another dagger and kept stabbing its neck.

With a thrust, he pierced the skull of the crocodile, killing it instantly.

The body of the crocodile became silent as the light in its eyes faded. Jia Hao panted as he placed his hands on it.

Suddenly, the crocodile's blood and flesh withered slightly as Jia Hao absorbed the blood vitality and the energy of its monster core.

As he walked towards the pool, Jia Hao noticed the water was cool.

[ Bright Snow Lotus: It's a twelve petal lotus that has matured completely. It can effectively suppress venoms and contamination of dark attribute energy]

There were two of them, so it was natural for Jia Hao to take one of it.

However, the moment Jia Hao stepped into the pool, he felt an icy chill inside it.

Looking below, he saw several bright blue stones inside, each as big as a baby's fist with a bigger stone in the middle.

[ Clear Water Crystal: Crystal containing pure water energy. It can effectively suppress fire attribute damage and let the user cultivate water affinity technique]

' These are looking like a superior version of normal water crystals. There are at least a dozen of them. Not to mention, such a big piece in the middle.'

However, when Jia Hao looked at the bigger piece, which was the size of a human head, he noticed additional information.

[ This is also the energy node of a spatial crack]

Jia Hao pondered for a moment as he took a deep breath. ' Alright, Let's do this.'

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" Brother Jia, Can you give it to me?" Li Qing couldn't help but urge instantly.

" Why?" Jia Hao appeared to be confused. " I thought you got one inside the cave behind the waterfall?"

" Th-That's a six petal one, which is weaker than a twelve petal lotus." Li Qing explained.

" Don't worry, Brother Jia, I will not take it for free. How about we exchange our herbs? Along with the six petal lotus, I will give you a suitable amount to compensate you."

Jia Hao thought for a moment before handing the herb to Li Qing. " Well, I believe I can do that. Here, take this."

" Thank you, Thank you a lot, Brother Jia." Li Qing was elated as he hugged Jia Hao.

" You really dragged me out of a big trouble."

" Haha, I just did what I was supposed to do." Jia Hao chuckled.

" Brother Jia, I believe I asked you not to wander on your own in the secret realm?" Sang Qiuliu berated Jia Hao. " What if there was some danger?"

" Hehe, I am sorry, Sister Qiuliu." Jia Hao scratched his head. " But, I saw there wasn't any movement inside. The secret realm was small and the lotus was in my sight, So..."

" So, What happened to the spatial crack?" Zhou Yan asked.

" It collapsed." Jia Hao replied. " I think it happened after I plucked this lotus."

" This lotus must be the spatial node of the spatial crack." Zhou Yan speculated." After you plucked, it became unstable."

" What about other things? There was only one herb inside?" Sang Qiuliu asked.

Jia Hao chuckled as he placed a sack down and showered some ores and water crystals.

" I thought these looked valuable. So, I got all of them inside my bag."

" These...These look like water energy crystals. Although they are small, they are valuable."

" As for these ore chunks, I need to go back and appraise them."

" I got what I want, so you can take this." Li Qing spoke first.

Jia Hao nodded as he picked a few pieces," It will be enough for me. Sister Qiuliu, you did a lot today. So, the rest belongs to you."

" Are you sure? They are pretty valuable." Sang Qiuliu was stunned. But Jia Hao merely smiled.

" Not valuable as our relationship, Sister Qiuliu." Jia Hao grinned. " Besides, Think of this as a gift from me."

At that moment, the pool became calm once again, though the water remained turning.

Jia Hao looked above as he saw a burst of starlight above his forehead.