I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

"This Golden Armor King Flying Cicada feeds on deadly toxins; Ten Thousand Poison Grass is essentially the perfect nourishment for its growth."

She continued, speaking with a serious expression.

Although this Golden Armor King Flying Cicada is still in its juvenile stage, with strength only comparable to the Third-Layer Qi Cultivation, its reputation is fierce and it is prominently listed on the Exotic Insect List, so she certainly would not underestimate it.

The others, observing this, also showed increased vigilance.

Initially, they thought Zhou Changwang was just an ordinary Spirit Plant Master, but unexpectedly, he could command Spirit Insects, which was beyond their expectations.

Zhou Changwang waved his hand, and the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada quickly flew back, then he stored it in his Spirit Insect Bag.

"Alright, let’s take a break."

Shen Xinyi saw this and also called out.

She then approached Zhou Changwang and used a Sound Insulation Technique, saying, "I didn’t know you had this Golden Armor King Flying Cicada. As for the Ten Thousand Poison Grass, if you’re truly interested, once we return..."

"Sister Shen, you’re overthinking it."

"I won’t risk my life recklessly."

"While I really need Ten Thousand Poison Grass, I won’t take unnecessary risks."

"After returning, I might just set some bounties."

"I’m sure someone will bring me Ten Thousand Poison Grass; I don’t necessarily have to handle it personally."

Zhou Changwang smiled reassuringly.

In his view, the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada remains an external tool; even though nurturing it into a beneficial helper might be worthwhile, he doesn’t become attached to it.

If it can be cultivated successfully, he surely will care for it, but he won’t let it compromise his safety.

Priority and importance are clear to him naturally.

Hearing this, Shen Xinyi nodded and sighed in relief.

Facing that Green-Eyed Poison Flame Python, she also felt a chill in her heart.

The night passed without incident.

The occasional beast roars from the outside were incapable of affecting those within the Cave Mansion.

Early the next morning, everyone awoke and continued their treasure hunt.

Perhaps, indeed, the resources inside Ninefold Mountain are significantly more abundant than in the outer regions.

It didn’t take long before they found another Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.

This time, it was a Soul-Protecting Spirit Grass.

It takes five hundred years to mature and become medicinally useful.

This specimen seems to be a century old and was discovered by Fang Zhiqing beneath a tree root, with a Tier One High-Tier Demon Beast guarding it.

A single demon beast certainly couldn’t withstand the siege from the group of Late-stage Qi Cultivation Practitioners, and was quickly slain, transformed into Spiritual Materials and Cultivation Resources.

The Demon Pill was an unexpected bonus.

Inside Ninefold Mountain, demon beasts abound, unless they encountered a beast herd or a Foundation Establishment Great Demon, they wouldn’t retreat but advanced relentlessly.

At present, Shen Xinyi’s Storage Bag contained more than a dozen Demon Pills, and even more Spiritual Materials and Spirit Plants.

Although Zhou Changwang was consistently under the protection of Shen Xinyi and other cultivators, he still played his role as part of the team.

Frequently using Derivation Technique to perceive danger and Spirit Eye Technique to observe the surroundings, searching for potential Spirit Beasts.

Suddenly, Zhou Changwang’s expression changed.

He sensed a danger emanating from the direction ahead to the left.

Also, at this point, Captain Zhao Tianheng of the Guard Team’s eyes lit up upon spotting a Spirit Plant in that area, preparing to charge forward.

Zhou Changwang shouted softly, "Captain Zhao, come back."

Zhao Tianheng paused in surprise, not understanding.

But he cautiously stepped back.

Previously, Zhou Changwang had issued several warnings, all of which proved correct, leading him, though puzzled, not to act recklessly.

"Skirt around it."

"Something is off there."

Zhou Changwang explained briefly, sweeping a glance with the Spirit Eye Technique but seeing nothing unusual, though he did notice several Spirit Plants in that area.

Among them, a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, Earth Yin Lingzhi.

Despite being only about one hundred twenty years old Earth Yin Lingzhi, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects are exceedingly rare.

Even the seedlings or seeds are hard to find.

Yet, trusting his Derivation Technique’s reliability, he still refrained from acting impulsively.

"I saw a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object..."

Zhao Tianheng couldn’t help but exclaim with some excitement.

"I have a bad feeling, very likely, a Foundation Establishment Demon Beast might be lurking."

Zhou Changwang solemnly said.

"Heed Fellow Daoist Zhou’s advice and retreat!"

Shen Xinyi decisively concurred from the side.

Though they were numerous, mostly Late-stage Qi Cultivation Practitioners, confronting Foundation Establishment Realm Demon Beasts would inevitably lead to casualties.

Each one of them is an elite of Shuiyun Pavilion and cannot afford losses.

Thus, avoiding risks is her clear preference.

Moreover, Zhou Changwang’s previous instances have already solidified the accuracy of his intuition; her trust in him is unwavered.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianheng pondered and said, "How about you all move ahead while I use a spirit talisman to test the waters?

Rest assured, I’ll keep a safe distance without taking any risks; nothing dangerous will happen."

"Just be extra careful."

Shen Xinyi glanced at him without commenting on the proposal.

But the group swiftly left the location.

Zhao Tianheng thought momentarily, then immediately revealed a Mao Jiang Talisman and activated it.

Buzz!

A Mao Jiang appeared accordingly.

"Go!"

Zhao Tianheng hurriedly commanded the Mao Jiang to leap towards the dense patch of grass ahead.

One jump, then another.

Ten feet, twenty feet, thirty feet...

Drawing closer to the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, Earth Yin Lingzhi.

"No danger?"

Zhao Tianheng relaxed slightly, intending to advance.

Suddenly, everything blurred before him.

He watched as the Mao Jiang was shredded in an instant.

Even with his eye power, he nearly missed detecting the opponent’s presence.