Chapter 93: Ganoderma lucidum appears.

Chapter 93: Millennium Ganoderma lucidum appears.

Xiao Chong and Zi Yan smiled at each other and were about to take a step forward when suddenly, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to sense their intention and slowly broke free from the crevice in the rock. Four slender vines acted like legs and feet, supporting it as it leaped lightly and slowly moved away from the two of them.

"Huh? This Ganoderma lucidum...is it running?" Zi Yan covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes wide open, unable to believe what she was seeing.

Xiao Chong was also stunned. His hands were shaking slightly as he flipped through the "Illustrated Guide of Medicinal Herbs". "It is recorded in the "Illustrated Guide" that a very small number of spiritual herbs, due to their age, have absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and can breed rudimentary spiritual intelligence. I didn't expect that we would be lucky enough to encounter one today."

"Primary spiritual intelligence? Doesn't that mean that this Lingzhi can understand us?" Zi Yan asked curiously, and then shouted at the fleeing Lingzhi, "Hey! Little Lingzhi, don't run! We won't hurt you, we just need your help to save people!"

The thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to understand Zi Yan's words. It stopped and looked back at them. A lavender light flickered on its cap, as if it was thinking.

"Look, it stopped!" Zi Yan was overjoyed and took Xiao Chong's hand and was about to move forward.

"Wait," Xiao Chong held Zi Yan's wrist, his expression solemn, "We must respect its wishes and cannot take it by force. Zi Yan, try again and impress it with your sincerity."

Zi Yan nodded, took a deep breath, slowly walked towards the Ganoderma lucidum, and whispered softly:

"Little Lingzhi, we know you are extremely precious and you have your own life. However, this rejuvenation pill is very important to me. If you are willing to help us, we will be forever grateful and promise to protect every inch of this land and not let any vandals set foot in it."

Zi Yan's words were gentle and sincere, and even Xiao Chong couldn't help but be moved.

The light of the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to be much softer, and its vine-like legs swayed gently. Finally, it slowly moved back and stopped in front of Zi Yan.

"Success!" Zi Yan cheered. She carefully stretched out her hand and touched the Ganoderma lucidum lightly, as if she was caressing a delicate life.

"Thank you, Xiao Lingzhi." Xiao Chong also walked forward, with undisguised respect in his eyes.

At this moment, a subtle buzzing sound suddenly rang out in the valley, and then a powerful pressure swept in from the sky, making people's hearts palpitate.

"Not good, this is a sign of the appearance of monsters." Xiao Chong's face changed, and he pulled Zi Yan and quickly hid behind a huge rock.

In the sky, a huge spiritual eagle flapped its wings and soared. Its sharp eyes swept across the Orchid Valley and finally locked onto the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum that was emitting a light purple light. It spread its wings and swooped down like an arrow.

"Zi Yan, we must protect the Ganoderma lucidum and not let it fall into the hands of the spirit beast." Xiao Chong whispered, a long sword appeared in his hand, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Xiao Chong, let's attack together!" Zi Yan did not back down. She gathered purple spiritual power in her hands and prepared to fight.

Just as the two were preparing to attack, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum suddenly floated up on its own, emitting a dazzling light, forming a light shield that enveloped itself, Xiao Chong, and Zi Yan. The spirit eagle's attack was easily resolved by this sudden defense.

"It seems that it has decided to protect us as well." Zi Yan looked at the spirit eagle that was circling angrily but helplessly outside the light shield, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Zi Yan, we owe it one." Xiao Chong said softly, his eyes full of emotion.

Just as Zi Yan was staring at the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and struggling in her heart, a warm force came from the palm of her hand. It was the firmness and comfort that Xiao Chong gave her when he held her hand tightly.

"Zi Yan, all things have spirits. It must have something in mind if it chooses to protect us. Let's find another way to live up to its kindness and achieve our goal." Zi Yan nodded, a look of determination flashing in her eyes, "Okay, then let's go find herbs that can replace the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. I heard that there is a forgotten medicine valley on the shore of the boundless East China Sea, and there may be treasures hidden there that we need."

The two then set out on a journey to the East China Sea, enduring changing terrain, wind and rain along the way.

A few days later, when they stood on the vast coast, before them was the endless, turbulent ocean, and the salty and humid sea breeze blew through their hair.

"This is it. The legendary Medicine Valley is hidden in this sea area, but no one knows its exact location." Zi Yan looked at the sea with a complicated expression.

Xiao Chong patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "With you here, why should we be afraid of not being able to find it? We are a small boat, sailing through this vast ocean."

After that, they rented a small boat in the fishing village and started sailing. The days at sea were not peaceful. Storms, sea monsters, and the elusive sea fog all became obstacles on their way forward. But the two of them understood each other, relied on each other, and overcame difficulties one after another.

At dusk, the setting sun was blood-red, the sea sparkled with golden light, and a small boat was looming under the skyline. "Look! What is that?" Zi Yan pointed to the distance, her eyes flashing with excitement.

As the boat got closer, they discovered that it was actually a floating island. The island was covered with green trees and filled with fairy air, as if it were another world.

"Is this the Medicine Valley?" Zi Yan couldn't hide her surprise.

Xiao Chong nodded, and the two of them rowed towards the island in tacit understanding.

The moment they landed on the island, the air was filled with the aroma of various herbs, which was refreshing. They went deeper along a winding path and encountered various exotic flowers and plants on the way, each of which exuded an amazing aura.

"The herbs here are even richer than what is rumored outside." Zi Yan touched the colorful orchid beside her and exclaimed in admiration.

"But where is the replacement we are looking for?" Xiao Chong looked around and couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

At this moment, a clear voice sounded in the forest: "What brings you two here from afar?"

The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw a girl in plain clothes and a wreath on her head appear in front of them. There was an air of otherworldliness between her brows.

Zi Yan stepped forward and asked politely, "We came from afar just to find a herb that can replace the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. I wonder if the young lady knows about this?"

The girl smiled and said, "The thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum is extraordinary, and its substitute is naturally extraordinary. If you are sincere, follow me."

The three of them walked all the way to the center of the island, and the girl stopped in front of a crystal plant that emitted a faint blue light.

"This is the 'Blue Sea Spirit Heart'. It grows between the cracks in the rocks on the seabed and takes hundreds of years to absorb the essence of the sea to take shape. Although its effect is not as good as the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, it is also a rare and miraculous medicine."

Zi Yan looked at the dazzling blue sea spirit heart, feeling both the joy of finding the antidote and the awe of nature's gift. "We are very grateful, but are there any taboos or costs for taking this herb?"

(End of this chapter)