Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Chapter 136 Potion Selection
With the timely support of the dolls, Li Yelai and the others successfully dealt with the troublesome Dragon-Eating Vine.

Despite being a five-sense psychic, he is hailed as a puppet with captain-level combat power.

It has an overwhelming destructive power against the Dragon-Eating Vine.

Her sudden arrival surprised and delighted everyone.

But perhaps it's a girl's innate aversion to tentacle monsters, or perhaps it's for some other reason.

In short, the doll was handled very roughly! The staff watching were terrified.

The death of the Dragon-Eating Vine was also extremely tragic.

The massive body was twisted into a pretzel shape, with its internal limbs torn or bursting.

Now it lies broken and dilapidated on the ground; an outsider might mistake it for a lump of rotten wood.

However, this did provide great convenience for the logistics personnel who came to handle the aftermath.

Now, more logistics personnel have arrived at the scene. They are cutting up the corpse of the Dragon-Eating Vine, collecting its scarlet sap, and preparing to load it onto a truck to take it back to the branch.

Although the Dragon-Eating Vine is dead, it is still a supernatural creature, and one that is extremely rare to hunt.

Its extraordinary materials will be officially analyzed and studied.

A portion of these items will be distributed as loot to the participants. They will be processed and distributed by the organizers.

Of course, participants can also sell materials to officials or comrades in exchange for merit points.

At the same time, everyone also discovered that the effects of the scarlet sap were quite unique.

According to official speculation, this Dragon-Eating Vine likely absorbed a trace of the Golden Tree's life force, which is why it is so difficult to deal with.

And that vitality is contained in the sap of the scarlet tree.

Li Yelai and Bai Yang are the most qualified to speak on this point.

Especially Li Yelai.

Because of his position, he was drenched in a large amount of mangrove sap.

Upon contact with his skin, the sap seeped into it. He felt a powerful life force surging into his body, and his muscles, nourished by the sap, gradually became stronger and more powerful.

The skin also becomes firmer and more elastic because of this powerful vitality.

Every cell in the body was rejoicing, excited by this new power.

His physique was strengthened once again. He became more agile and nimble, and his strength and endurance were enhanced.

After reaching a certain limit, Li Yelai's body temporarily stopped absorbing the crimson sap.

But as his heartbeat quickened, Li Yelai heard the words "Skull offering to the throne, blood sacrifice to the Blood God" once again.

And he could clearly feel his heart forcibly drawing in a large amount of mangrove sap.

Like a sponge, it greedily devoured the crimson sap.

Until the limit was reached again.

In his room at the livestock farm, Li Yelai changed out of the sticky Bright Light Armor he was wearing and looked at his unharmed arm.

Previously, there were wounds here caused by thorns, but after absorbing the sap of the scarlet tree, the wounds all healed automatically.

It is currently unclear whether this effect is only temporary or permanent.

However, what is certain is the strengthening of physical strength.

He had previously used the Heart of Slaughter to enhance his physique for two hours, so his physical strength was already extremely powerful.

Now, it has been strengthened by the sap of the Dragon-Eating Vine.

Judging solely from physical strength, he has already surpassed that of an ordinary fourth-awareness True Martial Spiritual Energy User.

Bai Yang could confirm this. As an official scout, he had also used the Heart of Slaughter, and now it was similarly enhanced by the Crimson Tree Sap. His physical strength had increased once again, and he clearly stated that Li Yelai's physical strength was now approaching his own.

Compared to the bloodlust that can cause a twisted and uncontrollable killing intent, the enhancement from crimson sap is risk-free and much safer. Many processors should be interested; there's no worry about selling it.

"This time I've made a profit. Although it was a bit troublesome, with so much Crimson Tree Sap and some extraordinary materials from the Dragon-Eating Vine, I should be able to exchange it for a lot of merit points. Or, I can take some to the Ark to trade and maybe even get a recipe or other materials." Li Yelai looked at the three large buckets in front of him, feeling quite pleased.

This is the mangrove sap that Li Yelai received from the logistics personnel; his share was deducted from the spoils of war.

He himself could no longer absorb any more mangrove sap, but he could take it back for his relatives and friends to use.

You can also try trading on the Ark.

Compared to other Ark voters, Li Yelai had very few items to trade, so now he could be considered to have some capital.

As Li Yelai was thinking this, he heard the door being gently pushed open, and an advertising sign was sticking out from the crack in the door.

[Xiaoye, have you changed your clothes yet? (#／。＼#)]
Li Yelai opened the door, and a frog doll stood prettily in the doorway.

"Did you absorb the crimson sap?" Li Yelai asked.

[Yes, I also got quite a bit of sap, which I've already absorbed, and my body has become stronger.]
The words on the billboard appeared, and the doll even raised its fist, seemingly to show off its muscles.

Li Yelai was amused by her adorable actions.

Then, curiously, he asked, "If it weren't for your timely arrival, we probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Dragon-Eating Vine. But how did you get here so quickly? Weren't you resting at home?"

Li Yelai knew very well that if the doll hadn't arrived in time, their mission would have failed.

The doll should have been resting in the branch office's apartment. She had been out on duty many times these past few days, and even during meals, she couldn't hide her exhaustion. She should be resting at home right now. But the branch office is three hours' drive away; how could they have arrived so quickly to provide support?
Faced with Li Yelai's doubts.

The doll seemed a little shy and hesitated for a moment before holding up the advertising sign in response.

[I went for a walk, and I just happened to be nearby (>ω*)]
"Huh?" Li Yelai was greatly shocked: "Do you have to walk this far for a stroll?"

Three hours' drive! Even if you were to walk the straight distance in the air, it would take a long time to run this distance. This isn't a stroll; it's a marathon!

The doll hesitated, unable to admit that her meal with Xiaoye and their plans had been disrupted. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved and angry she became. So she followed Xiaoye's car, intending to dismember the monster to vent her anger.
'If I say that, it will scare him away, won't it?' the doll thought.

"If the Dragon-Eating Vine knew that it died from a walk, it would probably be very unwilling." Li Yelai didn't want to press further, so he decisively made a sarcastic remark.

Afterwards, seeing that it was getting dark, Bai Yang and the others left. Li Yelai then said to the doll, "Shall we go back too? And grab a late-night snack? I'll give you some noodles."

[Hmm (*^▽^*)] The doll's pent-up grievances vanished instantly.

The logistics team members who were passing by looked shocked and gossipy upon hearing this.

They were the logistics personnel who had assisted Li Yelai and the doll at the hotel while they were having dinner, but unexpectedly arrested three wild psychic users. They knew about the doll's little scheme.

What Li Yelai just said seems to be quite ambiguous.

This made them stop in their tracks and exchange knowing glances.

But Li Yelai was calmly discussing with the doll what noodles to eat and whether to add an egg, not at all like he was making a suggestive joke.

This greatly disappointed them. One of the logistics team members picked up a piece of the Dragon-Eating Vine and exclaimed, "Wood! What a big and hard piece of wood!"

As Li Yelai passed by, he looked puzzled. He wasn't sure what his colleague was remarking about. "Is he performing a comedy routine?" Li Yelai asked in a low voice.

[I don't know ︽⊙_⊙︽]
The next morning, Li Yelai received the mission reward.

Thirty merit points, twenty thousand Giant City Coins.

Because it was a joint operation involving multiple processors and city defense troops, Li Yelai didn't receive many rewards, but his gains were actually minimal.

Based on his contribution to this mission, Li Yelai received the following spoils: extraordinary materials, two portions of Dragon-Eating Thorns, one portion of Unyielding Thorn, and 500 kilograms of Crimson Tree Sap (150 kilograms of which have already been claimed).

Among them, the Dragon-Eating Thorn was a potion ingredient, which Li Yelai didn't need, so he sold one portion to the official. He gained fifty merit points.

The unyielding thorn is the material for psionic weapons.

Li Yelai doesn't need it right now, so he'll keep it for future upgrades to his psionic weapons.

Currently, Li Yelai has 680 merit points! That's enough to buy a Level 4 Awakening Potion!

Meanwhile, the authorities also released data on mangrove sap.

This is the essence of the Dragon-Eating Vine. The logistics department spent an entire night, mobilizing many psionicists, and only managed to collect about three thousand kilograms from the muddy ground.

The sap of the scarlet tree can strengthen the user's physical body without risk; the maximum absorption limit for a psychic is approximately fifty kilograms.

During the absorption process, it can restore the user's physical injuries to a level comparable to supernatural drugs.

Looking at the official data, Li Yelai remained silent for a moment before pulling out his halberd from the tattered black umbrella.

After dispelling your psionic barrier, place your fingers on the tip of the halberd and press down firmly.

A deep wound appeared on the fingertip, but soon, granulation tissue grew out of the wound and connected to the skin and muscle at a speed visible to the naked eye, causing the wound to heal quickly and leaving no scar in the end.

"I still have the flesh-and-blood level of recovery effect because my heart absorbed more crimson sap. Is there any left in my body?" Li Yelai recalled the giant sitting on the throne that he had once seen.

His master is the Blood God.
That guy hasn't given up yet?

Isn't Mr. Shadow afraid that he will be corrupted by that Blood God?
Li Yelai thought to himself, but if he ignored the giant who could corrupt him at any moment, he would indeed have gained something.

Until the crimson sap in his body is depleted, he can continue to have flesh-like regeneration effects. Most injuries can heal quickly on their own.

In battle, you trade wounds with the enemy, and guess what? I'm healed!
Li Yelai thought to himself, and placed a bucket of scarlet tree sap in front of Li Yunyan, letting her absorb it all.

Li Yunyan, who had just woken up, had messy hair and was groggily eating her breakfast.

Her eyes lit up when she learned about the effects of the mangrove sap.

"I'm already a mage, and now I'm strengthening my physique, so wouldn't I be a dual mage and warrior!"

Li Yelai was speechless. But what she said was true; she was on the path to zero.

The Zero Path has strong psionic power, but its physical strength is the weakest among psionic paths.

Therefore, he was jokingly called "the Law Master" by the processors.

Now, with the risk-free enhancement of physical strength, it can be considered as making up for the deficiencies.

Seeing Li Yunyan put her hands into the bucket and begin to absorb the tree sap.

Li Yelai then picked up the second bucket and knocked on the door across the street.

Soon, the door opened.

Cheese was wearing a white bathrobe, which made her exposed collarbone and neck appear even whiter.

Her eyes were hazy and languid as she looked at Li Yelai, her voice tinged with coquettishness: "If you want me to repay you with my body, you'd better check the time. Come on, come inside with me."

“Come on, let’s go inside!” Li Yelai replied, carrying a bucket of scarlet sap into Cheese’s room.

Then, without saying a word, he grabbed her hand.

A flicker of panic and shame crossed Cheese's eyes, and her face flushed instantly.

She was in a daze, but she woke up in that instant.

'Are you serious? Here? At least... let...'

Looking at Li Yelai's focused profile, she nervously closed her eyes.

But the next second, she found her hand being shoved into a bucket of water.

She was absorbing the mangrove sap.

Cheese: Damn! That's it?

Then, she felt her body strengthening.

Li Yelai only let go of the bucket after he had absorbed all the mangrove sap.

"This is practically forcing me to buy!" Cheese suppressed his inner turmoil, inwardly cursing himself for being shameless. He sighed, "What did you ask me to return to you?"

Li Yelai said, "Consider this a gift to congratulate you on becoming a Night Scout. When are you setting off?"

Cheese has already been awakened four times and has applied to become a night watchman.

Previously, in order to deal with the No. 71 Disaster Fog, most of the Night Watchers had returned to the Giant City.

The effects of the disaster fog are now gradually disappearing.

Having become a scavenger, Cheese must now leave the giant city and venture into the dangerous wilderness.

After a moment of silence, Cheese replied, "I promised to go to the Jing family manor with you the day after tomorrow."

Tomorrow is the day Jing Lin invites everyone to a dinner party at the manor.

Then, Cheese laughed and said, "I just left the giant city, I didn't die. Don't mistake me for some tragic, unrequited love."

"Where can you find a white moonlight with such a string of flirtatious remarks?" Li Yelai sighed, rubbing his forehead.

Cheese got up and poured Li Ye a cup of coffee, then asked, "What about you? Have you prepared the potion for the Fourth Sense? I still have over three hundred merit points left."

“I have enough merit points.” Li Yelai nodded. Now, he has 680 merit points, which is more than enough to buy a potion for the fourth awakening. Maybe he can even get a B-grade psionic weapon to play with.

Currently, there are three types of potions available from the official sources.

These are Mimicry Dragon Claw. Both Iron Rain and Magnet use this, transforming into a dragon claw for attack. The startup is a bit slow, but the attack power is good.

Mimicry - Tail Whip. Mimics the tail-whip attack of some extraordinary creature. Li Yelai had witnessed a Night Defender unleash a twenty-meter-long dragon tail with a single whip kick, sweeping away a swarm of insects. It belongs to the mid-to-close range attack category.

Mimicry/Beastification: Mimics the characteristics of a supernatural creature, enhancing speed and strength.

After cooperating with the Jing family, the Jing family shared a Four Senses Myriad Manifestations Magic Potion, Mimicry·Wild Bite.

The limbs conjure the heads of some extraordinary creature, which then bite and attack forward. It is very powerful, but slow to activate and has a low margin for error.

Currently, both Dragon Claw and Tail Swing are under consideration by Li Yelai, but he is still unsure which one to choose.

(End of this chapter)