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He took out the recording spirit tool from his sleeve; the first line on it clearly read:
Poison Stinger Bee, 10-year Spirit Beast, Soul Ring color: white, toxicity: low, points: 20.
"Hmm… only 20 points," Lu Lingfeng said with some disappointment.
Pei Xijun looked at Lu Lingfeng's disappointed expression and gently said, "It's alright! Although this Poison Stinger Bee doesn't give many points, we've only just begun, haven't we?"
She walked over to Lu Lingfeng, gently patted his shoulder, and continued, "Even though this Poison Stinger Bee gives few points, it allowed us to gain experience. At least we know its exact point value, so next time we encounter it, we won't waste time on it."
Lu Lingfeng listened to Pei Xijun's words, nodded slightly, and the disappointment in his eyes gradually faded.
He gripped the recording spirit tool in his hand and said in a deep voice, "You're right, we've only just begun, and this little setback is nothing."
The two continued forward, stepping deeper into the mysterious Spirit Beast forest. Sunlight filtered through the dense branches and leaves, forming patches of light.
Faint sounds occasionally came from all around, as if countless unknown presences were secretly observing them.
Suddenly.
As Pei Xijun advanced, she noticed a peculiar color appearing where it shouldn't be, beneath a towering tree.
"Lu Lingfeng, look at what's under that tree."
They both stopped walking and flew towards the tree.
Lu Lingfeng looked closely and said in surprise, "Isn't that a Ghost Vine?"
After a careful look, Pei Xijun also said, "Yes, it's a Ghost Vine."
The Ghost Vine is a plant-type Spirit Beast.
Unlike other plant-type Spirit Beasts, it is very malicious. Its primary attack methods are through vine Binding and releasing toxins.
The Ghost Vine can hide its vines among the forest vegetation, and when prey approaches, it quickly extends its vines to bind and restrain them.
Its toxin can paralyze the prey's nerves, causing them to lose the ability to resist, and then slowly absorb the prey's spirit power and life force for its own cultivation.
The Ghost Vine's toxin is relatively dangerous for low-level Soul Masters.
Once poisoned, one needs to take an antidote promptly or use spirit power to expel the toxin, otherwise, it may affect the circulation of spirit power and bodily functions.
The Ghost Vine lurks in the forest, like a eerie shadow.
Its main body consists of thick, distorted vines, appearing a dark, murky black-brown, as if stained by an evil force.
The surface of the vines is rough and uneven, covered with hard barbs that resemble sharp fangs, emitting a chilling glint.
The Ghost Vine's leaves are large and thick, with irregular shapes, and a deep, dark green color, like heavy dark clouds.
The leaves are covered with dense small thorns, subtly exuding a strange aura.
When a gentle breeze blows, the Ghost Vine's leaves sway gently, making a rustling sound, like the whispers of a demon.
The Ghost Vine's flower is its most bizarre part.
The flower is large and vibrant, appearing a strange blood-red, with layers of petals, like a demon's smiling face.
At the center of the flower is a bottomless black hole, emitting a putrid stench, as if it were an entrance to hell.
Around the flower, a faint black mist lingers, sending shivers down one's spine.
When the Ghost Vine attacks, its vines will swiftly writhe like spiritual snakes, accompanied by the sound of rushing wind, sweeping towards the enemy. Its terrifying barbs and immense strength are enough to crush any creature daring to challenge it.
Lu Lingfeng and Pei Xijun stared warily at the Ghost Vine before them, and the atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Lu Lingfeng gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes revealing determination and courage.
Pei Xijun also quickly adjusted her state, ready to support Lu Lingfeng at any moment.
The Ghost Vine seemed to sense their hostility, its massive flower swaying slightly, as if poised to strike.
Suddenly.
A thick vine shot towards Lu Lingfeng like lightning.
Lu Lingfeng reacted quickly, sidestepping.
The vine slammed heavily onto the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
"Be careful! This Ghost Vine is not easy to deal with," Lu Lingfeng warned.
Pei Xijun nodded in response, "You be careful too."
Seeing its attack miss, the Ghost Vine grew even angrier, and several vines simultaneously attacked from different directions.
Lu Lingfeng wielded his weapon, engaging in a fierce confrontation with the vines.
His movements were agile and powerful; each swing accurately struck the vines, emitting a crisp sound.
However.
The Ghost Vine's vines were incredibly tough, and Lu Lingfeng's attacks did not cause it much damage.
At the same time, Pei Xijun was not idle.
She unleashed her spirit power, releasing streaks of light, attempting to disrupt the Ghost Vine's attacks.
The light landed on the vines, and although it didn't directly harm the Ghost Vine, it did slightly disrupt its attack rhythm.
Lu Lingfeng seized the opportunity to counterattack; he leaped up and charged towards the Ghost Vine's main body.
The Ghost Vine seemed to sense his intention, and more vines intertwined, forming a solid barrier.
Lu Lingfeng showed no fear; the weapon in his hand glowed brightly as he struck the vine barrier fiercely.
With a loud crash, the vine barrier trembled slightly but was not broken through.
Enraged by Lu Lingfeng's attack, the black hole in the Ghost Vine's flower suddenly spewed out a stream of black venom.
The venom shot towards Lu Lingfeng like an arrow, moving extremely fast.
Lu Lingfeng quickly dodged, but some venom still splashed onto him.
The venom instantly corroded his clothes, and a stinging pain spread across his skin.
"Damn it!" Lu Lingfeng cursed, quickly using his spirit power to expel the venom.
Seeing this, Pei Xijun quickly threw him a bottle of antidote. Lu Lingfeng took the antidote, quickly consumed it, and then continued to engage in battle.
"We can't just keep fighting it head-on like this. If we cut off one vine, there are countless more. We need to find a solution," Lu Lingfeng said to Pei Xijun.
Pei Xijun thought for a moment and said, "I remember reading somewhere that the Ghost Vine's weakness is its flower. We can concentrate our power to attack its flower."
Lu Lingfeng nodded in agreement: "Good, let's do that."
The two cooperated tacitly; Lu Lingfeng attracted the Ghost Vine's attention, constantly attacking its vines, preventing the Ghost Vine from focusing on Pei Xijun.
Pei Xijun then seized the opportunity, preparing to attack the Ghost Vine's flower.
Enraged by Lu Lingfeng's attacks, the Ghost Vine frantically swung its vines.
Lu Lingfeng deftly dodged the vine attacks while searching for the Ghost Vine's weak point.
Finally.
He noticed that when the Ghost Vine attacked, there was a fleeting moment when its flower was exposed.
Lu Lingfeng immediately signaled Pei Xijun.
Pei Xijun understood; she condensed her spirit power, and a brilliantly glowing Wave Ball appeared in her hand.
She aimed at the Ghost Vine's flower and threw it at the blood-red demonic flower.
The Wave Ball accurately hit the Ghost Vine's flower.
With a loud bang, the flower was shattered, and the black mist instantly dissipated.
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