kvmb Chapter 788 Peeping
Chapter 788 Peeping
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Zhao Mu was not from the Cangwu Realm, and he only had a superficial understanding of the Langhuan Secret Realm. He had never even heard of the Water Demon Lice.
However, this thing doesn't seem to be simple.
The dense array of holes not only sent chills down one's spine, but the Yu family member who was hit also had a pained expression on his face, even showing despair.
"Oh no, Shui Sheng's legs are doomed. Hurry up and do something to prevent the water fleas from spreading to his upper body."
The Yu family members' expressions changed drastically, and they reacted immediately.
"These water lice are one of the most terrifying things in the tempering swamp. They are not particularly strong on their own, but they can silently burrow into the human body. Once attacked by water lice, unless you cut off your flesh to save your life, you will be devoured in no time."
Seeing Zhao Mu's puzzled expression, Yu Ying offered an explanation.
At the same time, his expression was not good, because although the water lice were terrifying, there were not many of them in the tempering swamp. Although some people died from water lice attacks during each Langhuan Trial, it was basically just a few scattered people. Compared with the tens of thousands of casualties, it was just a drop in the ocean.
But they had only just entered the Trial Swamp when they encountered this thing. Who would believe it was a coincidence?
"Can't they be expelled?"
"It's very difficult, almost impossible. In all these years, I have never heard of anyone successfully expelling water lice from their body."
"this......"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mu frowned, realizing for the first time how terrifying the Langhuan Secret Realm was; no wonder the casualty rate was so high.
"Ah~"
Finally, with no other option, both of the man's legs were cut off, and he was quickly thrown away. No one dared to touch the flesh and blood tainted by the water fleas.
The screams didn't last long; the Yu family member had already been treated with medicine and was being carried on someone's back.
However, in the next instant, the injured person suddenly shouted in panic, "Quick, get rid of me! Water lice have invaded my internal organs! Don't worry about me, get rid of me!"
"what!"
"Shuisheng, you..."
"Dump it quickly, or you'll die too, hurry up."
"Hey~"
The man from the Yu family who was carrying Yu Shuisheng eventually abandoned him and could only watch helplessly as the number of holes on his body gradually increased.
"Revenge! Avenge me!"
The sound gradually faded away, because his flesh and blood had been completely devoured in less than a quarter of an hour, which chilled everyone to the bone.
Everyone had only heard of how terrible water fleas were, but this was the first time they had seen them in person.
"Be careful, everyone, and pay attention to your surroundings."
Yu Ying frowned slightly and reminded him with a serious expression.
They've only just entered the Langhuan Secret Realm and they've already lost one person; this is not a good sign for them.
"Brother Zhao, how much longer until we can leave this foggy area?"
"I don't know, my divine sense hasn't even touched the edge yet."
Upon hearing this, Yu Ying's face immediately darkened. They had already lost one person at the very beginning, and if they didn't get out soon, they would only lose more.
"actually....."
After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Mu said, "On the contrary, I think we are safer in this foggy area, because here we only need to guard against the dangers that exist within the fog itself."
"this......"
Yu Ying paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement, saying, "Brother Zhao is absolutely right. Compared to man-made disasters, the dangers here are much easier to prevent."
"Keep walking!"
Zhao Mu became several times more vigilant; he didn't want to be caught off guard and get himself killed here.
After walking for about half an hour, he suddenly stopped, turned his head, and asked Yu Ying, who was standing close by, "Fellow Daoist Yu, is the Water Demon Lice the size of a pinhole, completely black, with two scythe-like antennae on its head, eight legs, and a curved tail stinger?"
Because the water flea was inside Yu Shuisheng's body, Zhao Mu hadn't paid much attention to it.
"Yes."
Yu Ying nodded and asked in return, "What's wrong?"
"You can't go any further. Turn around and go to the left."
Zhao Mu's scalp tingled, and he hurriedly explained, "Not far ahead is a depression, and a large number of water fleas are hiding under the meadow. If we go this way, we will surely die."
"what!"
Yu Ying stared at Zhao Mu in shock, her eyes wide, and asked, "Brother Zhao, how could you detect the water flea from this far away?"
"Ok!"
Zhao Mu nodded.
"this....."
"What? Is that so strange?"
"Of course, the reason why water lice are so terrifying is that they cannot be detected, forcing us to only defend ourselves passively. How did you manage to detect their existence?"
"Sigh~"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mu gasped and felt a chill run down his spine; he realized that everything he had just said might have been wrong.
The water fleas in front of him were detected by him using his soul power.
In other words, if he can do it, the Yin family can do it too.
so......
"Fellow Daoist Yu, please be careful. There may be members of the Yin family lying in ambush in this fog."
"What do you mean, Brother Zhao?"
“My soul is naturally stronger. The reason I was able to detect the existence of the water demon lice earlier was because I used my soul power to detect it. The Yin family is known for their strong souls. If I can do it, how could they not do it?”
"No wonder the Yin family has entered the Langhuan Secret Realm so many times, yet we have never heard of anyone dying at the hands of the Water Demon Lice."
As soon as Yu Ying realized what was happening, she immediately sent a telepathic message to the others to be on high alert.
Of course, she also reminded everyone not to make a fuss and to remain unaware of the situation.
After turning around, they walked for nearly an hour. The fog ahead was still thick, but Zhao Mu's face showed joy.
"what happened?"
There's something good ahead.
"what?"
"A grade eight Dragon Scale Lotus, a rare and precious item."
"Be careful, there are usually strange beasts lurking near such rare and precious materials."
"Indeed, a successful hunt of a Crimson-tailed Flood Dragon that has just entered the seventh rank can bring in a considerable amount of income."
"Seventh level..."
After pondering for a moment, Yu Ying called out to the people behind him: "Yu Lian, Yu Jing, Yu Tian."
"Miss!"
The three immediately stepped forward.
"Two miles to the southeast, there is a red-tailed dragon that has just entered the seventh rank. Try to hunt it down. Do not touch the eighth-rank dragon scale lotus."
"Yes, Miss!"
Upon receiving the order, the three immediately headed towards the Crimson-Tailed Dragon.
Zhao Mu realized that Yu Ying was deliberately training these people.
“Brother Zhao, there’s no need to worry. Yu Lian and the other two have experience fighting against Four Extreme Realm experts. A Crimson Tail Flood Dragon that has just entered the seventh level should not be a problem for them. As for the Dragon Scale Lotus, it belongs to Brother Zhao.”
"No need, you can keep it!"
Zhao Mu smiled and shook his head, saying, "The effects of the Needless Green Lotus and the Dragon Scale Lotus are similar. The lotus seeds help with cultivation, and the lotus pod and lotus body can be used to avoid poison. I already have the Needless Green Lotus, so it's redundant."
"This... after all, it was Brother Zhao who discovered it."
"I only noticed it, I didn't do anything. Besides, why are you making such a clear distinction between us? Do you not consider me a friend? Next time you want something, just let me have it."
"This... alright!"
Yu Ying glanced at Zhao Mu discreetly, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.