Chapter 268: The Center of Spring Lake
Chapter 268: The Center of Spring Lake
In front of them were rows of trees. The front that Rong Zhao mentioned was the back of the trees. Lin Qingqing pushed aside the layers of treetops and passed through the last row of trees. Finally, she saw the lake that Rong Zhao mentioned - Youbiquan Lake, which was also the source of abundant spiritual energy.
Just as Rong Zhao had described, the lake was as clear as a mirror, peaceful and tranquil. Unlike at night, the Youbiquan Lake was full of agility and vitality during the day, and the lake water, which appeared calm on the surface, was actually turbulent in secret.
But most of the springs and lakes in the secret realms are like this. Lin Qingqing couldn't see what was special about them, so she asked:
"Big Brother, there's nothing strange about this!"
"Look closely at the center of the lake."
Hearing this, Lin Qingqing focused her attention on the center of the lake, closed her eyes, and used her magic to detect the vegetation in the water with wood energy to obtain the information she wanted.
Just as Rong Zhao said, there really was something wrong in the middle of the lake! If they hadn't gone deep into it, they wouldn't have noticed anything standing next to the lake; if they hadn't been reminded by Rong Zhao, the consequences would have been even more disastrous!
The monster that was ready to move in the spring lake was the monster living in it! The monster was even more terrifying than the one Lin Qingqing had seen in the Tianen Secret Realm. According to the level of human cultivation, it was at least a monster above the Nascent Soul stage. The lower-level plants did not dare to approach it at all. They trembled when they smelled its breath even if they were five kilometers away. The whole water grass suddenly became wilted and gradually lost its vitality. Seeing this, Lin Qingqing had to retract her wood energy.
The moment she opened her eyes, Lin Qingqing saw Rong Zhao's handsome face, with a serious look between his eyebrows. He was looking intently at the center of the lake. She guessed that this monster was more difficult to deal with than she thought, so she asked:
"Big Brother, could it be that the treasure that Uncle Bai wants is in the center of this spring lake?"
Rong Zhao nodded and said with a straight face:
"If not, there is no need for us to wait here."
Lin Qingqing understood. It seemed that the big monster was the guardian of the treasure. Otherwise, with its cultivation level, it would not have to hide in the middle of the lake. But what puzzled her was that Rong Zhao's cultivation level was not worse than that of the big monster. When he used his natal magic weapon, they complemented each other and it was no problem for him to obtain the treasure.
"With your level of cultivation, can't you just take the treasures from this lake? Why are you so worried?"
Hearing this, Rong Zhao tilted his head and looked at her suspiciously, his eyes full of helplessness, and said:
"Have you ever seen a Jindan cultivator who doesn't know water challenge a Yuanying-stage monster?"
"Hey, isn't the eldest brother a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage?"
Lin Qingqing's words made Rong Zhao even more confused, and he held his forehead and said:
"Do you want to take another look?"
At Rong Zhao's eye signal, Lin Qingqing released her spiritual sense to circle around his body. Rong Zhao released his aura in an instant. In an instant, she was surrounded by his unique aura. She was immediately bewitched and intoxicated. It was not until Rong Zhao reached out to support her that Lin Qingqing suddenly woke up.
"Excuse me." Lin Qingqing blushed and lowered her head, secretly regretting that she had confused reality with illusion. The Rong Zhao in front of her was the Rong Zhao in the illusion, whose strength was only in the middle stage of the Golden Core. He was no match for the underwater monster at all. If she wanted to obtain the treasure inside, she would have to use her wits.
"I'd like to lend a helping hand to Senior Brother." Lin Qingqing recommended herself.
"Promise." Rong Zhao murmured, his eyes were obscure, and his low voice was as long as the strings of a musical instrument, echoing for a long time without stopping.
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