I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

Chapter 431 - 280: Heavy Bounty

In the following days, Li Jizhou was fully immersed in the study of Gu skills.

Although the Spring and Autumn Cicada was now severely weakened due to the backlash from its master’s death, it was once a Tier Six peak Divine Gu. Even now, it still had quasi-Fourth Tier strength, requiring at least a Tier Three Late Stage Gu Master to refine it into a Lifebound Gu.

Moreover, to restore it to Tier Six peak, its master would need to be at least a Tier Six Gu Master.

"Young Master, danger!" On this day, as Jinluan was flying normally towards Qianji City, the sable who was playing with the Six-winged Golden Cicada suddenly became alert, its ears spinning furiously.

Cyan Dome glanced at the sable, disappearing into a blur of green shadow.

Hong Luan did not hesitate, immediately retreating from the outer control position to stand closely alongside Li Jizhou.

"Boom!" The next moment, a violent tremor came. If Hong Luan hadn’t quickly stepped in to hold him, Li Jizhou would have stumbled clumsily.

"Northeast direction!" the sable shouted again.

"Northwest too."

"Southwest has arrived as well."

"Southeast... they are coming from all directions!" The sable’s voice was urgent and fearful.

"Boom boom boom~" In an instant, attacks came from all directions, causing Jinluan to shake even more violently.

"Young Master, there are at least ten practitioners attacking, all above Nascent Soul Stage. At least five are late stage, three are Gu Masters, six are Puppet Masters... There are still many in the shadows watching." Hong Luan swept her Primordial Spirit over, with a somewhat grave expression.

"Young Master, enter the Dharma Realm!" The sable, holding the similarly shivering Six-winged Golden Cicada, urged.

Li Jizhou’s Divine Sense couldn’t penetrate Jinluan, yet after listening to Hong Luan’s description, his eyebrows raised slightly.

"Did Rongniang issue a heavy reward? Is the Dragon Aspect not stopping them?"

"Enter the Dharma Realm!" Without hesitation, although Jinluan is a Spirit Treasure Level flying magical artifact, a flying magical artifact’s defense is not its forte.

With such a multitude of high-tier attacks, Jinluan cannot withstand them.

"Whoosh~" Just as the numerous practitioners were attacking, Jinluan suddenly flashed with golden light.

Li Jizhou and his companions revealed themselves.

However, without waiting for anyone to strike, Li Jizhou and his companions vanished again.

"No teleportation traces!"

"My Lifebound Gu senses they’re still here."

"It must be a spatial exotic treasure."

...

The attackers exchanged conversations in small groups.

Li Jizhou was within the Blood Evil Realm, close to these people, but the spatial turbulence prevented them from seeing through the sky honored one’s Dharma Realm.

Yet Li Jizhou, as the master of the realm, could clearly see them.

"Everyone, this child’s bounty offers up to five hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, clearly indicating his unusual status. Although his cultivation is lacking, he surely isn’t short of exotic treasure secret skills. We might as well join hands!"

"Anyone proficient in divination or sensing power, quickly join our brotherhood, and we’ll split the rewards afterwards!"

"Hmph! Can’t even find the kid, yet you want to split the reward? Better get lost."

...

After failing to find him outside, those prepared to fight among themselves started cooperating.

"Whoosh~"

But before they could reach a conclusion, a Tier Four Gu Master suddenly disappeared like the young man targeted by the high-tier bounty.

"Hmph, daring to eat alone? Let’s see how many lives he has to claim the reward!" Others assumed the Gu Master found some method.

Meanwhile,

The Gu Master’s expression changed instantly as he experienced the momentary spatial twist, rapidly scanning his surroundings and then suddenly displaying delight.

"Hahaha, heaven indeed favoring me, mistakenly letting me into this space!"

Staring at Li Jizhou in mid-air, the old Gu Master’s eyes glowed with gold.

Five hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones!

With five hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, his Strong Lifebound Gu was certain to advance to Tier Five.

"Buzz~" Then, a Gu insect resembling a Golden-Horned Bull flew from his mouth.

The Golden-Horned Bull was the size of an egg, with a single golden horn on its head, the rest of its body pitch-black, absorbing all light.

"Boy, don’t blame me, I’m just collecting money to solve someone’s misfortune." Watching Li Jizhou, in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, the old Gu Master laughed maliciously.

"Where did you receive the bounty? What does the bounty detail?" Li Jizhou maintained a calm demeanor, asking.

"Hmph, what’s the use of knowing so much? The more you know, the more painful it is. Isn’t it better to die ignorant?" The old Gu Master, not intending to waste words with Li Jizhou, feared deliberate delay.

However, Li Jizhou merely smiled, casually gestured.

Boom~

Cang Huang, repressed for a long time, finally erupted, bursting out from the Blood Evil Cave.

Covered in Blood Fiend, running made the earth shake and mountains tremble, causing the entire space to almost collapse.

"Hmph, how dare a mere half-demon be so presumptuous! General Niu, attack!" The old Gu Master saw Cang Huang focused on physical strength, sneered coldly, and commanded his Lifebound Strong Gu to go forth.

His Lifebound Gu was indeed the Strong Lifebound Gu, renowned for unmatched physical power among all Gu insects.

"Bang!" The Golden-Horned Bull’s body suddenly swelled, from an egg-sized insect, instantly transforming into a giant creature the size of an elephant.

Cang Huang, naturally small, appeared even tinier compared to it.

Seeing the Golden-Horned Bull charging with its physical body, Cang Huang, originally prepared to slice with a sword, withdrew the weapon, lowering her head, and collided directly.

Her bloodline’s divine ability was an invincible body, never had she had the chance for a physical confrontation, today she finally awaited such opportunity, how could she let it go?

"Boom!" In the next moment, a loud crash erupted.

Instantly, the Blood Evil Realm spun chaotically, and the Blood Evil Cave where Cang Huang dashed out collapsed immediately.

"Haha! Really daring to compete with my General Niu in sheer physical strength?" The old Gu Master laughed aloud upon seeing the scene unfold.

"Gulp~" Yet, his laughter froze swiftly.

Amidst the chaotic ripple aftermath, the Golden-Horned Bull had shattered along with the ripples, leaving only a small piece of golden horn behind.

And the small yellow-haired girl was clutching her head: "Ouch, Young Master, Xiaohuang is in pain, I didn’t expect that bug to be so tough, boo hoo~"

"Puff~" Lifebound Gu and a Gu Master’s life are connected, although high-tier Gu Master’s Lifebound Gu perishing wouldn’t result in the Gu Master’s demise, the backlash is substantial.

The old Gu Master spewed a mouthful of vital blood, then stared fearfully at Cang Huang, as if viewing a monster.

His Strong Lifebound Gu, supposedly the mightiest among Gu insects, merely caused her a headache, didn’t even break skin!

"Little friend... Little friend, calm down, old... old man just noticed the bounty, no past grudges nor recent animosity with little friend..." Cang Huang’s abnormality made him finally realize this Foundation Establishment Stage young man was extraordinary.

But he had long been aware, if it were simple, why would it be worthy of a five hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stone bounty?

Li Jizhou didn’t respond to him, just calmly saying: "Where’s the bounty? Who issued the bounty? What’s the bounty detail?"