Chapter 80. Lower Than A Fungus

Chapter 80. Lower Than A Fungus AnnouncementFrom now on, update will be 4ch/week. I am out of chapter stock

Not long after all of the people left, both Ren Qingquan and I saw the corpse of the black robed man that had been killed by Bai Yushi slowly being swallowed into the soil that was opened by the group of fungi with an aura of luck. As for his soul, it has long been devoured by me through the use of Ren Qingquan [Devour].

When Ren Qingquan saw the corpse of that man being swallowed by the earth, I heard him scream. 'What in the name of a horror movie! This place is so scary!'

Ignoring Ren Qingquan's nonsense, through [Scan] I saw the clothes and corpse of that man being slowly dissolved by the fungi and turned into a spirit qi and many other substances I am not too sure about.

Even I am shocked by what I saw.

I- Is that even something a fungi is capable of doing? How did it even move the earth to swallow that corpse?

Once I collected my composure, I saw most of the substances and spirit qi the fungi absorbed are used to multiply and increase the range of their influence. Meanwhile a small part of it is sent together with some water to the surrounding trees connected to it in exchange of a... sugar?

When I saw this scene, I was not too sure what to do. This is probably the weirdest thing I'll ever [Anchor].

I don't think anything will ever top it.

'Umm.. system. How about trying to talk with it?' Ren Qingquan's half doubtful voice pulled me from my thoughts. 'Also, open Su Ping's view on one of my screens.'

Ren Qingquan's first question is what I've been waiting for.

[Do you wish to spend 10 points to grant it system screen, and spend 1 point to transfer the screen? ]

'Yes.' After Ren Qingquan nodded, I sent the already prepared screen to that fungi.

As for Su Ping? I already sent his problem to the back of my mind. All I do is leave a small part of my attention and [Calculate]'s calculation power to let Ren Qingquan watch Su Ping's surroundings.

After all, this fungus is much more interesting.

***

After waiting for a few minutes, the fungus still failed to respond. It actually doesn't even try to press anything on the screen.

Wait, can a fungus even see the screen I sent?

While I was in doubt, Ren Qingquan asked. 'How is it? Has the fungus responded?

[Not yet. System doesn't detect any input from it. Perhaps that's because it doesn't have any eyes?]

'Well, it is indeed possible.' Ren Qingquan nodded before he shared his idea while watching Su Ping and Bai Yushi's escapades 'Can you just automatically activate Devour so it will swallow every soul before converting their points as things they need? Nutrients, spirit qi, etc. who knows, just like in those novels, this fungi also needs to reach a certain level before gaining sentience.'

What Ren Qingquan said just now is indeed true. Although I want to just swallow all the soul this fungi obtained without giving it any benefit. But by giving it some benefit in exchange, it should allow me to gain its trust once it gains sapience.

After all, anyone with weird luck is a freak in their own right. Investing right now should give me more benefit in the future.

Once I reached that conclusion, I replied to Ren Qingquan.

[Then System will activate the automatic devour function and the automatic creation function for it. System will also constantly turn on its panel and warn the host once it responds.]

"Yes." After he replied, I feel Ren Qingquan prepared himself to fly and follow Su Ping once again. That is until I quickly stopped him in his tracks.

[Host, please wait a moment. System is preparing to do some experiments on this fungi network.]

Once he heard the word experiment, Ren Qingquan immediately asked. 'Will it trigger any attack from Heavenly Will or attack from other experts like before?

[No. System is sure this experiment will be 100% safe for the host.]

'Well, alright then.' With Ren Qingquan's agreement, I can happily start to experiment on the skills attached to that fungus.

First, I turn on the [Scan] attached to it.

***

A few minutes ago, Su Ping was still held by Bai Yushi like a piece of luggage with one of her arms.

While running, Bai Yushi explained some of her plan to Su Ping in a hushed voice."Let's escape inside the mist mountain range. The place is known to have some area capable of suppressing cultivator's spirit qi and making them unable to use magical techniques."

"Furthermore, I have placed a trap at an area with suppression power and where landslides often happen. As long as we bait those people there, I can activate the trap I've prepared and bury them for good."

When Su Ping heard Bai Yushi's plan, he fell silent for a moment. "Why do you spent so much effort to help me?"

"You've healed me before."

Su Ping replied truthfully. "I just do it because I feel like it. Furthermore, the medicine I used actually doesn't cost a lot."

"Doesn't matter. What I know is you have helped me when my death and life is uncertain. So I'll also try my best to help you."

While those two are being lovey dovey, Bai Yushi's face changed as she jumped to the right.

Almost at the same time as her jump, a great sword flew into her previous location and struck a massive crater.

I saw both Su Ping and Bai Yushi turn their heads to the source of that attack. There, the goth young master has arrived while accompanied by a Golden Core stage elderly man.

the goth young master and that elderly man stood on top of a cloud as they arrived at Bai Yushi's location at lightning speed. They easily traversed the 200 meters distance of my [Scan] within seconds and arrived at the location where the great sword is stuck.

While the elderly man pulled that sword, the goth young master spoke with his hand behind his back. "Those trash are so slow. They can't even beat a weakling at the Qi Refining stage after spending a whole night. This young master still needs to make a move anyway."

"Luckily elder Yi, an expert in tracking is with me. Otherwise I'll have no choice but to give up that cultivation manual."

Although the goth young master had the demeanor of an expert when he placed his hand behind his back. But what comes out of his mouth is a second rate villain dialogue. After all, which idiot will introduce their ability to the enemy.

Meanwhile, Bai Yushi frowned as she looked at the goth young master and the elderly man. "Someone from the demonic sect? What is your intention by attacking us?"

"Nothing much, I was just walking around when I heard of an auction that will sell a precious Nascent Soul stage cultivation method." Suddenly, the goth young master's calm face turned ferocious as he pointed at Su Ping. "But your little boyfriend over there stole it from me!"

"Nonsense, I never stole this from anyone. I bought it with my own spirit stones at the White Crane Auction!"

Bai Yushi's face slightly changed at the mention of White Crane Auction.

The goth young master shook his hand in disregard. "Enough chit chat. Senior Yi, please kill them."

Wait wait wait! This is too dangerous for them. Although I love to see other's adventures and won't intervene much on others lives. I don't want my investment to go down the drain.

Damn it, Ren Qingquan's location is still too far from them. If I want to kill that goth young master and his guardian, my card is quite limited.

Luckily I've prepared early and anchored that goth young master with one of my skills. Furthermore, Ren Qingquan's nonsense about the necklace actually worked in my favor this time, as I can find a reason to send a helping hand for Su Ping.

I decided to spend 10 points and grant the goth young master with [Devour] before activating it. Then, I sent several messages to Su Ping.

[In exchange for previously swallowing the host's cultivation. System has granted the host one free life saving attack.]

[Life saving attack has been activated, the target has been locked. Please escape from your current location.]

Although Su Ping was a bit confused, he still followed my notification and told Bai Yushi to run.

Initially, that elder Yi still targeted them. But not long after they ran away, the bloody scream of that young master can be heard. When elder Yi heard the young master's scream, he quickly changed direction and returned to the young master's location.

AnnouncementJust count the new character as a mushroom demon or something. The fungi host exists to tell System there are more secret hidden in how [Anchor] work.

Now that all character is ready. I can finally kickstart the climax of this arc! I'll gather every couple in this novel and burn them, wahahahaha!

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