Chapter 946 Contingency
"Why does your expression seem a little unwilling? Otherwise, I'll refine you into a pill right now?"
Chen Yang's smiling eyes spoke terrifying words.
The snake demon hurriedly wagged its huge head.
What a joke!
Others sold their goods and at least kept their lives. If they were refined into pills by this person, they would lose their lives!
When Chen Yang arrived at the ancient tree's本体 with the ancient tree's avatar, both of them sensed something was wrong with the ancient tree's本体.
"This... my本体, has it been refined by someone? Why can't my spiritual power return?
The ancient tree avatar looked at its own本体 with a dejected face, not knowing what to do for a moment.
The body she was currently using was just a branch from her本体.
This body still needed the本体 for sustenance, and if it was separated for too long, it would die!
Chen Yang frowned upon seeing this.
After killing the ancient martial artist earlier, Chen Yang had also taken the items from his body.
Besides more than ten spirit stones, there was only a cultivation technique.
That cultivation technique was precisely for refining artifacts.
It seemed that the ancient martial artist had already refined the ancient tree's本体.
"He seems to have refined you into a magic treasure?"
Chen Yang's expression was a bit conflicted. The ancient tree's本体 was excellent material, and the bark that shed daily had great uses.
Earlier, Chen Yang had cooperated with the Zhuge family to thoroughly research the materials from the ancient tree.
Now, it had directly become a magic treasure...
"A magic treasure is actually acceptable. Its body strength is much stronger than before. Even facing an attack from a peak Grandmaster, you can forcefully withstand it."
As Chen Yang spoke, he saw the ancient tree avatar's resentful gaze.
Immediately, the ancient tree said, "It's not bad, but this way, your spiritual fruits will also be gone."
Although the ancient tree avatar did not interact much with humans, she was not stupid. She knew why Chen Yang was helping her.
The spiritual fruits that fell were treasures that people would fight tooth and nail for.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang's expression became troubled.
Spiritual fruits were indeed very useful!
However, while refining the ancient tree's本体 into a magic treasure was possible, turning back the process was simply wishful thinking.
After much consideration, Chen Yang finally proposed an idea.
"The branch you are currently using as an avatar also fell from your本体, didn't it? As long as we can re-cultivate this branch into a towering tree, wouldn't that be great?"
"As for your spiritual power... after all, the ancient tree was refined by your本体. I will conceal your aura, and you can also control this magic treasure."
Faced with Chen Yang's idea, the ancient tree avatar could only agree, as there seemed to be no other viable option.
As the ancient tree's spiritual power entered the magic treasure, she suddenly thought of a very important issue: "The branch needs nourishment, but I cannot provide it now. How about I hand it over to you?"
With that, the ancient tree avatar directly turned the ancient tree branch back into its original form and sent it into Chen Yang's body.
Chen Yang did not resist. After all, if the ancient tree branch could truly grow into a towering tree like the ancient tree, the spiritual fruits would likely be even sweeter.
As Chen Yang slowly nourished the ancient tree branch with his internal energy, he said, "By the way, it's not safe for a magic treasure like you to be out in the open. Do you want to come with me?"
"You've also seen that the world is undergoing immense changes, and many powerful martial artists have appeared. I can save you for now, but I can't save you for a lifetime."
"Returning to Qingzhou City would at least guarantee your safety."
Facing Chen Yang's invitation, the ancient tree naturally agreed immediately.
However, after dealing with the ancient tree's affairs, Chen Yang felt a bit troubled about the Zhuge family.
The Zhuge family had invested so much manpower and resources in researching the ancient tree. Now that the item was being taken away by him, it would be difficult to explain to the Zhuge family.
Unexpectedly, the ancient tree chuckled, "What's the big deal? There's a place in Misty Village where many good things grow."
"Let them research that instead."
Chen Yang looked at the ancient tree with some doubt, "There's such a place? I've circled around Misty Village several times before, and I never noticed the one you're talking about."
Under the ancient tree's explanation, Chen Yang finally learned that these things had only appeared recently.
Deep in Misty Village, there was indeed a valley, but no one usually went there. It was unsuitable for farming, hunting, or even growing medicinal herbs, making it a barren wilderness.
The ancient tree had previously used it as a hiding place, but just a while ago, the things that were like wild grass there had all turned into heavenly treasures.
Even an ordinary weed contained spiritual energy.
After listening to the ancient tree's introduction, Chen Yang rushed to the barren mountain outside Misty Village without delay.
When Chen Yang arrived at the barren mountain, he immediately sensed how powerful the spiritual energy was in that place.
However, the spiritual energy here was very strange.
It was all underground.
For martial artists to absorb it, it was not only troublesome but also easy to absorb impurities, making it very unsuitable for martial arts cultivation.
"Eh! You can leave this branch of yours here!"
"Hehe, I've already thought of it. I also buried a seed here before."
The ancient tree had cultivated alone in Misty Village for so long, knowing that many people coveted her possessions. Naturally, she did not put all her eggs in one basket.
The branch that Chen Yang carried with him was also a contingency plan left by the ancient tree.
Although the strength of a magic artifact was great, it did not mean that it could not be destroyed.
If that day came, the ancient tree could still exist within Chen Yang.
Chen Yang's thoughts could not escape the ancient tree's notice.
However, Chen Yang did not say anything. A being who had cultivated alone in the wilderness for so long, like the ancient tree, naturally understood the concept of a cunning rabbit having three burrows.
It was normal for her to be more perceptive.
"We can let the researchers from the Zhuge family come here."
As Chen Yang spoke, he directly informed the Old Madam of the Zhuge family about this matter.
The Old Madam of the Zhuge family naturally had no reason to refuse. The cooperation in this area was originally intended to foster a good relationship with Chen Yang.
Yangyangyang Company had many business dealings in the local area, all of which were handled by the Zhuge family. Hiring a few more researchers was a small matter.
Moreover, if any groundbreaking research emerged from this place, the Zhuge family would also have a share.
That night, after handing over the demonic beasts to the peak Grandmasters sent by the Tianji Linglong Sect, Chen Yang looked at the mist in the distance with some emotion, wondering when he would next visit this place.