novelzi Chapter 137: Green Jade Vine
Chapter 137: Green Jade Vine
Chapter 137: Green Jade Vine
Tang San didn't rush to consume the Dragon Tendon Fruit to temper his body. It could be taken within three days. Instead, he turned his attention to the Green Jade Vine.
True to its name, the Green Jade Vine was a mix of green and white, giving it a translucent appearance. It had a unique texture, soft to the touch, and exuded a faint warmth.
The Green Jade Vine that Tang San had bought was over three meters long and as thick as a baby's arm. It was confined within a cage, and it constantly twisted and turned inside like an impatient snake.
Although it was called "vine," it was not a plant but a demonic beast, a second-order one. If it could awaken its spiritual intelligence, it could theoretically become a nymph. Unfortunately, it hadn't. Awakening spiritual intelligence was not an easy feat, after all. In addition, it was deemed inedible by the demon races, even though it had some energy that could be consumed. Practically, its only worth lay in its toughness.
The Green Jade Vine was easy to maintain; with water and sunlight, it was practically indestructible, displaying remarkable vitality. It commonly thrived in deep mountain forests. It wasn't aggressive, and it didn't feel pain either.
As Tang San gazed at the Green Jade Vine with its jade-like luster, a hint of nostalgia flickered in his eyes.
He opened the cage and released the vine.
As soon as it was out of the cage, the Green Jade Vine seemed to sense something and immediately became active, wriggling and crawling on the ground. Instinctively, it sought out a water source.
Tang San waved his right hand, summoning a gentle breeze that swept up the Green Jade Vine, bringing it into his hand.
The Green Jade Vine was warm and smooth, but as soon as Tang San grasped it, it started to coil, winding itself around his arm. This was an instinctive reaction. Although not adept at attacking, once touched, it would immediately use its toughness to entangle the entity that touched it. Some weaker demonic beasts would be strangled to death by it.
As the three-meter-long Green Jade Vine wrapped around him, Tang San's eyes twinkled, and he activated his Mysterious Heaven Technique.
The Green Jade Vine suddenly trembled violently. The faintly visible green halo surrounding it instantly dimmed, and in just a moment, it withered, losing its power to entangle and limply falling to the ground.
With a shake of his right hand, Tang San's devouring ability was pushed up to the maximum, and the shriveled Green Jade Vine instantly turned into fine powder.
He closed his eyes, silently sensing the existence he had just absorbed into his body.
This section of the Green Jade Vine was very cheap, the cheapest among the four items he had purchased, costing only five aetherhorn coins. And even this price was because the Green Jade Vine was alive and living demonic beasts were generally priced higher. As Mu Yunyu said, it was basically a living rope.
And that person from all those years ago...
......
"I am Xiao Wu, 'Wu' as in 'dance.'"
......
Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Tang San pursed his lips and retracted the Green Jade Vine. Though it was terribly weak now, who was to say it wouldn't become incredibly versatile in his hands in the future?
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One-third of the students were out for practical experience, and with both Guan Longjiang and Mu Enqing absent, the primary teaching duties were taken over by Mu Yunyu. Si Ru hardly ever appeared in front of the students, and Tang San had no idea what he was up to.
After a morning of physical training that exhausted everyone, Tang San sought out Mu Yunyu before lunch, telling her he wanted to take the afternoon off to go into the city.
Mu Yunyu readily approved. She seemed rather agreeable today, probably because Tang San and his group had recently spent a considerable sum at her place. She reminded Tang San to be cautious with his money in the city, as even the demons here rarely saw naturae coins.
Having reached the sixth order, Tang San didn't need an escort. His sixth-order strength had invisibly elevated his status in the academy. After all, in terms of cultivation, he was now second only to Wu Bingji. And he had fought the latter to a draw while he was at the fifth order!
After lunch, it was once more time for classes. Mu Yunyu took over Guan Longjiang's theoretical teaching.
As soon as the afternoon classes ended, Tang San immediately left the academy and headed down the mountain. He was eager to drink that delicious milk tea, and he was even more eager to see the girl who sold it.
Rushing down the mountain, Tang San only slowed down upon entering Kali City.
Even after three lifetimes, his heart still fluttered with excitement and nervousness at the thought of seeing her.
Time seemed to stretch in anticipation, and Tang San found himself quickening his pace unconsciously. Finally, as evening approached, he arrived at the familiar place.