Chapter 604 - 278: Astonishing Discovery! Level 4 Spirit Plant Hurricane Core!
"Qin Lang, are you sure this thing in front is the Hurricane Core?"
Hearing a classmate’s question, the tall, thin Qin Lang didn’t answer immediately. He and three classmates were hiding behind a giant rock to shield themselves from the fierce wind, but his gaze was fixed on a crack in the rocks to the left ahead.
Three fruits were wedged in the crack, unmoved by the gusts of wind.
The fruits were the size of an adult’s palm, with scales covering their surface. From each gap between the scales, a faint stream of air seeped out, emitting a luminous green glow that was highly visible even in this snowy world.
Qin Lang stared at the three fruits for a long time, his eyes growing wider, and the excitement on his face gradually overflowed. His excited voice rang out in the wind, "I can confirm, this is a Level 4 Spirit Plant, the Hurricane Core!"
Pausing for a moment, he muttered to himself, "According to the records, the Hurricane Core has only been found in Sai Bei Province. I didn’t expect we’d see it here!"
"We’re in luck!"
"We’re definitely in luck!"
Once Qin Lang, who had the most advanced professional knowledge, confirmed the unknown Spirit Plant ahead was indeed the Hurricane Core, broad smiles spread across the faces of the other three.
They clearly understood the value of the three Hurricane Cores. Once sold, they would fetch enough resources for all their current cultivation needs.
By then, the power of their Pet Beasts would improve qualitatively, securing a top spot in the next academy rankings.
And all of this stemmed entirely from the three Hurricane Cores before them, resulting from last night’s sudden impulse.
Because of Qin Lang’s casual suggestion of "How about climbing the snow mountain tomorrow?", they arrived early at Pudaxue Mountain and witnessed and experienced all sorts of peculiar things.
First, they encountered a herd of Cold-Biting Oxen blocking the path, then four seemingly ordinary Beastmasters suddenly appeared to easily handle this unexpected situation.
During their journey, they faced fierce blizzards, making progress difficult, but the Cold-Biting Oxen came to repay their gratitude, shielding them from the wind and snow.
After bidding farewell to the four mysterious Beastmasters, they continued their overnight climb just to witness the magnificent Dawn Light on the Golden Mountain.
But unexpectedly... the fierce wind came sweeping in again.
This time, without the protection of the Cold-Biting Oxen, they had to hide behind a large rock, only to accidentally discover the Level 4 Spirit Plant, the Hurricane Core!
If they could carry these Hurricane Cores away, the yield from this trip would far exceed expectations, enough to make all their classmates envious.
"As soon as the wind dies down, we’ll take the Hurricane Core," a student said, fixing his gaze on the Hurricane Core, trying hard to suppress his eager excitement.
The fierce wind was raging, and leaving the cover of the big rock to grab the Hurricane Core was not a wise choice.
Despite the deadly allure of the Level 4 Spirit Plant, they were students at the Beast Taming Academy, well aware of the old adage "safety first."
The more tempting it was, the more they had to be thorough in their considerations.
Qin Lang furrowed his brow but shook his head, disagreeing with the student’s view, "No, we need to take them now."
"Old Qin, there’s no need to rush," advised the student who had the closest relationship with Qin Lang, evidently not wanting recklessness to put them in a difficult position.
The Hurricane Core was indeed important, but personal safety should always be the priority when making any decision.
Seeing that the other three didn’t catch his deeper reasoning, Qin Lang’s expression became serious, his eyes bright, "I’m not rushing, it’s just that we have to."
He then pointed toward the Hurricane Core stuck in the rock crack, his voice low, "Don’t you remember that Spirit Plants are fatally tempting for most Pet Beasts?"
"Many Pet Beasts can even smell the unique scent of Spirit Plants from afar."
"It won’t be long before many Pet Beasts join the scramble for the Hurricane Core. Can we fend them off with our strength?"
Upon hearing this, the three were initially stunned, then fell silent.
Exactly, how could they have forgotten something so crucial?
The unique smell of Spirit Plants would inevitably attract competition from many wild Pet Beasts.
They might be confident in a one-on-one, but what if a whole bunch of wild Pet Beasts swarmed in?
Thinking of this scenario, their expressions quickly changed, and they soon agreed with Qin Lang’s view.
Yes!
To prevent unforeseen events, they had to secure the Hurricane Cores immediately.
Having made up their minds, they hesitated no longer, immediately dispatching their Pet Beasts to advance toward the Hurricane Core.
"Awoo!"
The mighty and imposing Black Flame Dog charged forward, its black fur flowing as it braved the fierce winds with difficulty, while the other Pet Beasts followed closely behind.
Though they couldn’t shelter the Beastmasters from the wind for a smooth advance, they had no major issues going on their own, as long as they moved slowly and steadily.
With the Hurricane Core not far from them, it took only a moment to endure the fierce winds as they approached the crevice, the luminous green Hurricane Core now within reach.
"Roar!"
A tremendous, oppressive roar suddenly erupted beside them, like rolling thunder, bombarding the minds of all the Pet Beasts.
They froze in place, their limbs stiff under the terrifying pressure, staring blankly in the direction of the roar.
A formidable silhouette unexpectedly appeared in their sight, with a lion’s body and an eagle’s face, its frame as rugged as bronze castings, feathers like layers of sharp icy crystal scales, with azure streams swirling at the edges.
"Roar!!!"
The deep roar echoed through the air once more. It gently flapped its three pairs of scythe-like wings, hovering in mid-air.
The fierce wind seemed to have no effect on it, and its ghostly green eyes gleamed like eerie fireflies in the night, leaving the four present and their little ones instantly mute with fear.