Fairy, why bother with me? I am really a yellow-haired villain.

Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly waved her hands and persuaded Yun Zhonghe to raise his head. She didn't want Yun Zhonghe to be bothered by this matter.

Yun Zhonghe's apology was too much for her.

However, Su Xiaoxiao couldn't help feeling secretly proud. From Yun Zhonghe's words, she could feel his recognition of her strength.

This shows that the direction of your efforts is correct! You can continue to work hard!

One day, she will be as powerful as Yun Zhonghe, Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu, and fight alongside them in the true sense.

Thinking of this, Su Xiaoxiao's eyes couldn't help but flash with complexity: If I could cheer myself up sooner, I wouldn't let Chenchen...

"Little girl." Yun Zhonghe's voice pulled Su Xiaoxiao back from the vortex of confusion.

Yun Zhonghe looked at her with encouraging eyes: "Let's not think about other things for now, let's focus on training today."

As he spoke, he slowly drew out the Snow Cloud Sword, ready to join the battle and fight alongside Su Xiaoxiao.

Feeling the encouragement from Yun Zhonghe, Su Xiaoxiao felt much more energetic: "Well! Brother Yun, let's go a little deeper."

The Qi-refining monsters wandering around here are no longer enough to pose a big challenge to Su Xiaoxiao now. Su Xiaoxiao hopes that Yun Zhonghe can go deeper, the deeper the better.

She also wants to challenge her limits.

Yun Zhonghe had the same idea, and the further he went inside, the closer he might be to that person.

By the time……

……

Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao explored along the way.

At first, Su Xiaoxiao seemed a little timid in the battle, but with repeated challenges and victories, she gradually adapted to the rhythm of the battle, and it can be seen that she also wants to work hard to improve.

As they got further and further away from the place where they initially dispersed, the levels of the monsters they encountered became higher and higher, and the figures of monsters in the Foundation Establishment Stage began to appear more frequently.

When encountering a battle, Su Xiaoxiao always stood in front of Yun Zhonghe without hesitation. Her tempered physical strength and defense were amazing. Coupled with the extra layer of protection provided by the wood armor technique, even the monsters in the foundation-building stage found it difficult to break through her defense and cause substantial damage to her.

The occasional attacks that landed on her were mostly just minor scratches that didn't hurt her. Su Xiaoxiao didn't even need to cast a wood-based healing spell on herself. With her powerful vitality, she could heal herself almost in the blink of an eye.

Not even a scar will be left.

Seeing such a strong physical performance, even Yun Zhonghe, a sword cultivator, couldn't help but look at her with envy, wanting to explore and study her body carefully.

After all, as a sword cultivator, Yun Zhonghe, although his attack power is full, he relies on his sword skills and sword techniques. His physical strength is not very impressive. He is as fragile as paper, and even the sword spirit can pin him down and bully him.

Should I also try to cultivate my physical fitness?

However, this thought only flashed through his mind.

Sword cultivation, magic cultivation, body cultivation, alchemy cultivation, weapon cultivation, beast taming... There are many different cultivation systems, but each path requires a huge amount of resources and energy. A cultivator's energy and resources are limited. It is not easy to specialize in one or two ways of cultivation. If one seeks to be comprehensive and diverse without being proficient in any particular area, it may hinder the future path of cultivation.

What's more, for Yun Zhonghe, his most urgent need at the moment is not to improve his physical strength, but to improve his spiritual realm. His current spiritual realm is extremely difficult to improve.

The two maintained a formation of one in front and one behind, advancing steadily and slowly, cooperating with each other tacitly.

With Su Xiaoxiao, a super meat shield like a solid wall of steel charging in the front, Yun Zhonghe was able to fully display his swordsmanship, and he became more and more adept at killing monsters. Each sword strike was precise and deadly, without any delay.

As they continued to go deeper, the surrounding scenery quietly underwent earth-shaking changes.

The originally lush and vibrant forest was gradually swallowed up by darkness. The trees became extremely huge, with thick branches and an almost twisted posture. The dark branches expanded like the claws of a dragon, covering the sky and making the entire forest look even more gloomy and terrifying.

The ground beneath my feet also became extremely slippery. The thick and gnarled tree roots, like lurking dragons, poked their heads out of the soil, twisting and coiling, forming natural obstacles.

The air was filled with an indescribable dampness and chill, making even breathing heavy.

"Could this be the legendary ghost vine forest?"

Yun Zhonghe looked around sharply and muttered to himself.

Since entering Xuantian Sect, the new disciple has systematically learned the common sense of the cultivation world and the monster identification record. Yun Zhonghe feels that the scene before him is very similar to the habitat of the ghost vine tree monster described in school.

The Ghost Vine Tree Demon is an extremely ferocious plant monster that likes to strangle any creature that approaches, then bury the corpse in its roots, using its blood and flesh as nutrients to nourish itself.

This tree monster is not only extremely powerful and as hard as iron, but its vines are also covered with sharp poisonous thorns. Its attacks are extremely ferocious and difficult to defend against.

What's even more tricky is that there are countless trees in the Ghost Vine Forest, and not all of them have become monsters, which makes it extremely difficult to distinguish them. Once you let your guard down, you may fall into the trap carefully set by the Ghost Vine Tree Monster, and the consequences will be disastrous.

However, this is the monster forest specially set up by Xuantian Sect. Under normal circumstances, there is no need to worry about your life. It would be a pity if you don’t go in to train now and make good use of this opportunity to improve your on-the-spot combat ability.

Su Xiaoxiao looked nervous. On the one hand, the difficulty of the Ghost Vine Forest was much higher than before, so she couldn't help but feel worried. On the other hand, this place was eerie and strange. It seemed that hideous faces could be seen on the thick tree trunks, which made people shudder. Especially for a timid person like her, this fear was infinitely magnified.

She timidly approached Yun Zhonghe, hunched over, and unconsciously held Yun Zhonghe's arms with her hands, her body trembling slightly with tension and fear.

Yun Zhonghe smiled bitterly and said, "How about we take a detour?"

Not to mention Su Xiaoxiao, even Yun Zhonghe felt a chill on his back, as if he was in a haunted house.

"No, it's okay... I can do it..." Su Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth.

She didn't want to miss the opportunity to exercise.

You can't escape. It's because you always escape that you regret it till now...

After a while, Su Xiaoxiao finally overcame her inner fear and mustered up the courage to say to Yun Zhonghe, "Brother Yun, let's go in."

She said this and started walking ahead, heading straight into the depths of the dark forest.

Seeing this, Yun Zhonghe's eyes flashed with relief. He followed closely behind, keeping a certain distance. He was not too close so as not to restrict Su Xiaoxiao's growth, nor too far away so as not to be unable to help her in time when she was in danger.

He is like her guardian, silently guarding every step Su Xiaoxiao takes.

The two of them walked together, heading towards the depths of the forest. After walking for more than ten minutes, they did not encounter any monsters, and Su Xiaoxiao gradually calmed down.

Suddenly, a strange noise came from the front right, breaking the silence.

Su Xiaoxiao's calves trembled involuntarily, but she did not panic. She quickly turned her head and exchanged a firm look with Yun Zhonghe. Then the two of them tacitly followed the direction of the movement and approached cautiously.

Pushing aside the dense bushes, they suddenly saw a clear view. In front of them was a muddy wetland, and in the center of the wetland, stood a huge black tree. The tree was wrapped in black vines, and the vines were covered with sharp black thorns. As the vines swung, it was like a black python flying in the air, and the sound of breaking wind was piercing and palpitating.

This is a ghost vine tree monster!

However, there were already two or three groups of people around the Ghost Vine Tree Monster, working together to encircle and suppress it. Rays of spiritual power and the flashes of swords and sabers were intertwined, and they were constantly launching fierce attacks on the Ghost Vine Tree Monster.

The ghost vine tree demon's counterattack was equally ferocious. Its thorny vines lashed at the attackers like whips. The force was so great that the six or seven people were beaten to the point of howling like ghosts and wolves. The scene was extremely tragic.

Chapter 236: Bondage, X-species, Outdoors

"It's too awful."

Yun Zhonghe couldn't bear to look at it.

Those who were struggling against the ghost vine tree monster were all familiar faces, all classmates in the school. Although their strength was not the best in the school, they were by no means ordinary, at least they were at the middle level, not weak. However, so many people joined forces but could not do anything to the ghost vine tree monster.

The trunk of the Ghost Vine Tree Monster is thick and its vines are entwined, as if it were made of steel. It is extremely tough, and ordinary swords and knives can only leave shallow marks on it, making it difficult to cut. Only fire attacks can cause effective damage to it.

However, the simple fire spells they mastered had limited power. Even when attacking vines, they needed several consecutive attacks to barely burn one.

The number of vines of the ghost vine tree monster is at least dozens, if not hundreds!

Every time the vines whipped them, the crackling sound made their scalps tingle, as if they were reminded of the sticks wielded by their parents, making them terrified and their scalps tingle.

Therefore, in just a few moments, these six or seven people were exhausted and fled the scene in a panic. Fortunately, the ghost vine tree monster had a limited attack range and could not move, otherwise, they would not even have a chance to retreat.

Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao, who were not far away, witnessed this "tragedy".

Yun Zhonghe frowned and said worriedly, "It seems that this ghost vine tree demon is a bit tricky."

Although Yun Zhonghe intended to train Su Xiaoxiao, this trip had another ultimate purpose. If the ghost vine tree monster was easy to deal with, it would be fine, but through his observation just now, Yun Zhonghe felt that it was unnecessary.

With the time he had to hunt the ghost vine tree monster, Yun Zhonghe estimated that he could also hunt three or four foundation-building monsters in other dangerous places.

Just as Yun Zhonghe was about to take Su Xiaoxiao and quietly evacuate this troubled place, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly stretched out her hand and pointed at the top of the dense vines of the ghost vine tree demon.

There seems to be a fruit growing there!

A juicy green fruit emitting a faint fluorescent light is faintly visible, as if it is the heart bead of the ghost vine tree monster, or the essence of its life.

"Ghost Face Fruit?!"

Yun Zhonghe's heart trembled suddenly, and he cried out in disbelief.

Ghost Face Fruit, a third-grade item, is a rare spiritual fruit that can only be produced by the Ghost Vine Tree Monster. Eating it can improve your spiritual realm.

The Ghost Face Fruit is extremely rare. According to legend, only a ghost vine tree demon with a certain level of intelligence can condense one over countless years. The probability of this happening is even lower than the chance of a golden elixir demon beast exploding a demon pill.

Moreover, it is an extremely rare spiritual fruit that can enhance one’s spiritual realm!

It is so precious that even for those powerful Yuanying masters, it is a treasure they dream of.

Looking at the ghost-faced fruit that was so close to him, Yun Zhonghe couldn't help but feel a strong desire and excitement in his heart!

"Brother Yun, do you want it?"

Su Xiaoxiao saw the desire in Yun Zhonghe's eyes. Although he usually did not show his emotions and controlled his emotions very well, at this moment, facing the temptation of the Ghost Face Fruit, it was difficult for him to remain completely calm and indifferent.

A strange light flashed in Su Xiaoxiao's eyes. Without waiting for Yun Zhonghe's reply, she moved like a light breeze and rushed towards the ghost vine tree demon without hesitation.

"Brother Yun, let me help you attract the tree demon's attention. You can take the opportunity to pick the spiritual fruit!"

"Xiao Xiao?!"

Yun Zhonghe had no idea that Su Xiaoxiao would risk her life to use herself as bait to give him the chance to pick the ghost face fruit.

Brother Yun has been so kind to me. I haven’t repaid him personally yet, so I asked Sister Xueer to do it for me.

I can't keep running away like this and always relying on others. I have to do something.

Su Xiaoxiao raised her eyes, her eyes clear and bright beneath her thick bangs: "Brother Yun, go pick some spiritual fruit."

With this low shout, Su Xiaoxiao rushed resolutely towards the rampaging Ghost Vine Tree Demon like a green whirlwind. A faint green spiritual energy emanated from her body, like the purest breath of nature, and flowing green fluorescent lines began to appear on the wooden armor.

laugh!

The ghost vine tree demon reacted quickly and fiercely. Its vines, like a giant python, came roaring at lightning speed, bringing with them bursts of sharp wind-breaking sounds that almost cut through the air, heading straight for Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, tensed all the muscles in her body, concentrated her strength to the limit, and assumed a defensive posture that seemed simple but was actually indestructible.

boom!

The heavy blow fell like a meteorite, hitting Su Xiaoxiao's defense hard. However, she just swayed slightly and took half a step back. Except for the slightly trembling wooden armor, there was no trace of injury on her body.

She withstood the attack of the ghost vine tree demon!

This amazing physical defense once again shocked and amazed Yun Zhonghe who was standing by.

Su Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, but her eyes flashed with indomitable spirit. She faced the mad whipping of the vines and approached the ghost vine tree demon step by step, using her flesh and blood to attract the tree demon's attention as much as possible.

But as she got closer and closer to the core area of ​​the ghost vine tree demon, the tree demon's rage reached its peak, and more vines, like crazy, smashed towards Su Xiaoxiao.

Even though she looked like she was beaten badly, but... she didn't feel any pain.

I put all my points into defense because I'm afraid of pain.

It doesn't hurt. It just doesn't hurt.

Su Xiaoxiao is as hard as a rock.

The ghost vine tree demon became more and more angry, and the hideous face on the trunk twisted even more terrifyingly, and the sharp howl resounded through the sky.

Suddenly, the entire ground began to tremble violently, and cracks spread across the ground. Then, more vines sprang out from the cracks like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. They twisted and squirmed, attacking Su Xiaoxiao.

Faced with the overwhelming vines, Su Xiaoxiao's spiritual roots exploded, and the life force in her body surged, preparing her to withstand the attack of these vines.

But who knew...

The vines suddenly changed their attack method. They no longer chose to fight head-on, but instead, they were as flexible as a snake and quickly wrapped around Su Xiaoxiao.

He entangled Su Xiaoxiao's hands and feet, then lifted her up and hung her in mid-air!

Unexpectedly cunning!

"Eh?"

Su Xiaoxiao was stunned.

This ghost vine tree demon is indeed intelligent and even knows how to change its attack method in time?!

However, Su Xiaoxiao's body was suddenly suspended in the air, and her dress fluttered, revealing some skin that was usually difficult to show to others, and her panties were exposed to Yun Zhonghe's eyes.

Little hamster fat~

Yun Zhonghe was stunned.

“No, you can’t look at that!!!”

Su Xiaoxiao screamed nervously and shyly.