Sludge suction system

At this moment, An Yuan's massive body collapsed beside a huge rock near the spirit pool, its entire body covered in blood, each breath extremely labored, its strength barely perceptible. Shi Linnan excitedly waved his arms, shouting, "Great!" The Shadow Dragon also circled in the air, emitting a joyful roar, seemingly celebrating this hard-won victory. A barely perceptible smile of relief appeared on Shi Yuan's cold face. He nodded slightly and whispered, "It's finally over." Wu Dongzi looked at the fallen An Yuan, his guilt lessening somewhat. He let out a long sigh and silently murmured, "It's all over now."

Seeing this, Zhu Xiang'er took a deep breath and muttered to herself, "Now is the time. There can be no mistakes." Then, her gaze sharpened, precisely locking onto An Yuan's abdomen. She mobilized all her spiritual energy, which instantly converged at the tip of her sword like a surging tide. With a swift swing, a sharp, cold light flashed, and with a muffled thud, the snake gall was successfully extracted. The warm gall lay quietly in her palm, radiating a strange glow. Within that glow seemed to contain wisps of spiritual energy, as if telling of the immense power it contained.

Zhu Xiang'er turned around and, with light steps, walked quickly to the Enchanted Flower Fairy. The Enchanted Flower Fairy stood quietly among the flowers by the Spirit Pool, its petals trembling slightly, as if eagerly anticipating something. Zhu Xiang'er bent down slightly, a gentle smile on her face, and softly said, "Eat quickly, this snake gall from the Dark Abyss can help you improve your power and even allow you to break through to a higher realm!" She gently offered the snake gall to the flower fairy. As if sensing this gift, the flower fairy's stamens quickly enveloped the snake gall, swallowing it. In an instant, a wondrous change occurred; the flower fairy burst forth with dazzling light, and a rich fragrance spread, mingling with the water vapor from the Spirit Pool, making the entire space even more dreamlike, as if one were in a fairyland.

Having dealt with the flower demon, Zhu Xiang'er showed no sign of slackening, quickly returning to An Yuan's side. She gazed intently at him, her eyes revealing focus and determination. Then, she channeled her spiritual energy once more, her body radiating a brilliant light. Gripping her longsword tightly, she shouted, "Watch me!" and thrust the energy sword, glowing brightly, into An Yuan's body with unparalleled precision. She carefully probed within him, each movement meticulous, fearing even the slightest mistake. Finally, after much effort, she successfully extracted the thousand-year-old inner core. The core lay quietly in her palm, radiating a soft yet mysterious aura. Bathed in the mist of the spiritual pool, it appeared even more enigmatic, as if containing endless mysteries.

Not far away, Wu Dongzi's World-Eating Netherscale Python lay quietly coiled on the soft grass beside the spirit pool. Zhu Xiang'er, holding the inner core, hurried towards the python. When she reached it, the python slowly raised its head, a glint of expectation flashing in its vertical pupils. Zhu Xiang'er crouched down slightly and whispered, "Quickly accept it, become stronger." She gently placed the inner core in front of the python. The python slowly opened its blood-red maw and swallowed the inner core. Instantly, an astonishing change occurred. The python's originally dull scales became even brighter and more dazzling, and it exuded a powerful and oppressive aura. It seemed to have gained endless power, and even affectionately nuzzled Zhu Xiang'er's hand, as if expressing its gratitude.

Wu Dongzi crossed his arms, walked slowly to Zhu Xiang'er, nodded slightly, and said in a low voice, "Xiang'er, thank you!"

After saying that, he went to check on the situation of the World-Eating Netherscale Python. Zhu Xiang'er didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from her head. She looked at her brother Dongzi with a happy smile and laughed foolishly, "Brother Dongzi still cares about me quite a bit."

Shi Linnan walked over with a simple and honest look on his face. "Sister Xiang'er, where should we go to find the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum now?"

At this moment, Shi Yuan stood in the center of the battlefield, raised his hand, and shouted in a low voice, "Return to your positions!" Instantly, the vast army of vengeful spirits, which blotted out the sky, seemed to be drawn by an invisible hand, quickly dissipating and disappearing without a trace. Immediately afterward, he quickly formed hand seals and chanted, "Crimson Flame Rhinoceros, come quickly!" With a roar, a rhinoceros engulfed in crimson flames charged forward, its hooves slamming heavily on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Shi Yuan stroked the demonic rhinoceros's forehead, gently soothing it, "Old friend, lend me a little strength." With that, he channeled his spiritual power and gently plucked a small piece from the rhinoceros's horn. The rhinoceros stood obediently, offering no resistance. Shi Yuan placed the small piece of rhinoceros horn in his palm, murmuring, "Transform!" Instantly, the rhinoceros horn transformed into a wisp of elegant fragrance, rising gently into the air.

Shi Yuan turned to look at the group, his gaze resolute: "This fragrance will guide us to the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. Follow closely!" With that, he lit the incense, which seemed to come alive, slowly wafting through the air. Shi Yuan followed the direction of the fragrance, striding forward. Seeing this, the others quickly followed, embarking on a new journey of exploration in the mysterious forest of Penglai Immortal Island.

Wu Dongzi was left alone at the back of the group, his face gloomy, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealing a complex light.

He walked at a leisurely pace, silently calculating in his mind. "I must complete the task my father entrusted to me, no matter what. This thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum must be obtained." His lips moved slightly as he murmured, his voice muffled by the sound of the wind and the footsteps of the crowd.

Watching the retreating figures of Zhu Xiang'er and the others ahead, a flicker of hesitation crossed Wu Dongzi's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. "Zhu Xiang'er and the others are my best friends. Do I really want to betray them...?" Thinking this, his fists clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning white from the force.

His father Wu Mai's stern face and earnest instructions kept flashing through his mind: "Dongzi, this thousand-year-old Ganoderma is related to the rise and fall of the family. You must do everything you can to bring it back!" Wu Dongzi took a deep breath and made up his mind: "I'm sorry, I'll find a way to make it up to you after I get the Ganoderma."

He then quickened his pace, pretending to be nonchalant as he followed, but in his mind he was constantly plotting the opportunity and method to seize the Ganoderma lucidum, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

As they walked, the surrounding atmosphere grew increasingly tranquil, with the occasional call of an unknown bird adding to the mystery of the forest. Although Wu Dongzi harbored ulterior motives, she was also affected by the tense atmosphere, her small body taut, her eyes fixed on the delicate fragrance.

Zhu Xiang'er walked side by side with Shi Linnan, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. She whispered, "It's almost here. I can feel it. The thousand-year-old Ganoderma is nearby." Shi Linnan nodded vigorously, tightening his grip on his weapon, ready to deal with any potential dangers.

Just as everyone was filled with anticipation, Qingxiang suddenly stopped, circled in the air a few times, and then pointed straight at a dense thicket of grass at the foot of a mountain wall.

The grass before me was unlike anything I'd ever seen before. It grew in a secluded corner at the foot of the mountain wall, surrounded by oddly shaped rocks of varying sizes, like a natural barrier. The blades of grass were an unusual golden yellow, swaying gently in the breeze, each one shimmering with tiny sparkles of light, as if sprinkled with gold dust, or perhaps imbued with boundless spiritual power.

These grasses didn't grow haphazardly; instead, they naturally formed a neat circle, as if meticulously arranged. Upon closer inspection, mysterious patterns faintly appeared on the blades, like ancient runes or some kind of enigmatic code, telling untold stories. A faint, almost imperceptible sweet fragrance emanated from the grass, mingling with the intoxicating scent of rhinoceros horn that drew people in, creating a truly captivating atmosphere.

What's even more peculiar is that in the center of the grass, a soft halo of light appears and disappears, as if some precious treasure is hidden within, drawing everyone's attention and making them eager to find out more.