Chapter 349: 【272-273】First Kill Fifth Rank, today I step into the nine heavens with Thunderbolt (Happy New Year)_1
 

The mist gradually shrunk in size until it disappeared.

By the time Gongsun Long rushed over, the petals of the strange flower had withered, leaving behind only a snow-white seed.

Pei Jinye was somewhat astonished.

After the strange flower wilted, could it really only leave behind a single seed?

In the night, the glow of the seed faintly merged with the brilliance of the moon.

“This seed…”

“Could it be that once its flowers bloom, they will also possess the remarkable effect of tempering the physical body?”

However, Pei Jinye wasn’t certain.

Because the light emitted by the seed at this moment was clearly different from the previous dazzling luster, he couldn’t be sure if the seed still held such extraordinary effects.

Even if it didn’t, he assumed the effect wouldn’t be far off.

With his mind made up, Pei Jinye activated Beast Resonance.

“Cooperate, big guy?”

“If you don’t cooperate, I will kill you right now!”

The herd of beasts became restless for a while.

…

A moment later.

“I didn’t expect you to hide here,” Gongsun Long’s tone remained as ancient and calm, as if in his eyes, Pei Jinye was an object in the palm of his hand, easily erasable.

But he didn’t move to act.

Because many fierce beasts had gathered nearby, all eyeing the seed that was forming with covetous intent.

“Do you know what this is?” Gongsun Long suddenly spoke up.

Pei Jinye was checking his attribute points when he heard this and glanced up at him, “You know?”

“Seventy years ago, I was fortunate enough to see one,” Gongsun Long said in a relaxed tone, “I had no idea there was such a rare seed under my watch, responding naturally to the energy of heaven and earth… It’s just that the one I saw seventy years ago didn’t bear fruit after blooming.”

He spoke as if he was certain of Pei Jinye’s death, talking to himself with indifference.

Craziness and excitement gradually surfaced on his face.

“If this rare seed matures and I devour it… my declining vitality will surely recover somewhat, and returning to the fifth rank will be within reach!”

Pei Jinye listened without showing any sign of reaction.

It seemed that even the old ancestor of the Gongsun Family was unaware of the miraculous effects of Fog Pollen.

Thinking of his eightfold amplified Wood Element and the Four Seasons Talisman…

Pei Jinye couldn’t help but let out a soft chuckle.

He understood.

If it weren’t for all these coincidental “arrangements,” even he would not have been able to benefit from the energy of the Fog Pollen.

“What are you laughing at?” Gongsun Long frowned.

“I should actually thank you,” said Pei Jinye.

He turned his gaze back to the attribute panel.

All three attribute values had broken through 90!

Pei Jinye had not anticipated this at all; he had merely come to kill, but unexpectedly, he had encountered such a fortuitous event.

Perhaps the great people often say you should get out more.

Gongsun Long looked at him with puzzlement and incomprehension.

He was unaware of the Fog Pollen, so he had no idea his appearance had attracted firepower for Pei Jinye, nor did he know that his own slaughter had given Pei Jinye precious time to devour and refine.

The smile on Pei Jinye’s face made Gongsun Long somewhat inexplicably irritated.

However, there were many terrifying creatures around, with some he was wary of, so under these circumstances, he didn’t want to act and become the target of all.

“Roar!”

A fierce beast roared in the distance.

Under the bright moon.

The soft moonlight was scattered and shattered by the surging murderous intent from afar.

On the lakeside outskirts, a group of ferocious birds and beasts fought each other fiercely.

Gongsun Long’s gaze became sharp, hundreds of colossal beasts behind him with scales bristling, sensing the commotion of these fierce beasts, he shouted coldly, “Don’t mess around, the rare seed isn’t mature yet! Disrupting the energy at this time will spoil everything for everyone!”

The fierce beasts closest to him, although not understanding his words, sensed the murderous intent from Gongsun Long and also revealed savage killing intent in return.

‘Roar!’ A huge Saber-Toothed Tiger roared, its eyes fixed on Gongsun Long, ready to attack at any moment.

Gongsun Long was expressionless, pressing down with an empty hand.

The horrific Blood Sea shook fiercely.

The immense pressure made the Saber-Toothed Tiger show a solemn and cautious look, slowly turning its gaze to Pei Jinye’s direction, but ultimately did not choose to make a move after a low growl.

“Very good,” Gongsun Long said with a faint smile, standing with his hands behind him.

Thinking he had successfully suppressed the beast, he felt pleased.

His eyes reverted back to quietly waiting for the rare seed to mature.

Gradually, the numerous ferocious birds and beasts began to quiet down, the silver light spilling into the forest created a silent moment filled with undisguised lethal intent.

Pei Jinye quietly stored up power, keeping an eye on the seed that was growing stronger.

The petals of the strange flower had completely fallen off, as if infused by some mystical force, rapidly melting into the soil beneath the vines.

Pei Jinye slightly arched an eyebrow.

“Could this soil also have remarkable effects?”

He made a mental note of this detail.

“Clang!”

An unusual sound suddenly pierced the air.

In that instant, the snow-white, jade-like seed detached itself from the flower.

This sound, like a thunderclap, struck the hearts of all beings present.

The dazzling brightness erupted forth.

“Swoosh!”

The Saber-Toothed Tiger acted instantly, its massive six-meter-long body moving as fast as lightning toward the snow-white seed near the lakeside, opening its wide mouth to swallow it.

But Pei Jinye was even faster and more ruthless.

It wasn’t just the falling seed; even the surrounding soil was swiftly sliced away by him.

“A storage type seal?!” Gongsun Long saw the soil vanish beside Pei Jinye, his eyes lighting up slightly.