Chapter 2324: Chapter 2323: Crystals
Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao are fighting a four-legged beast.
This creature is slightly larger than a tiger, completely black, with a mouth full of sharp teeth, looking fiercely vicious.
But under the attack of the two girls, the beast is now covered in wounds, moving sluggishly, on the verge of collapse.
Seeing this scene, Ling Feng nods silently, thinking to himself that the two girls have made significant progress, managing to fight a beast on their own.
Though he has appeared, he doesn’t step forward, just quietly watches from the side.
Seeing him now, Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao feel invigorated, and their attacks become even more fierce.
Moments later, the beast is knocked down by their combined power, falling to the ground, unable to get up again.
Mu Mu steps forward and finishes it with a strike, then the two girls search the beast, retrieving over a dozen items containing Xuan Qi.
They come in front of Ling Feng, both smiling, and Xiao Xiao asks, "Brother, how did we do?"
Ling Feng gives a thumbs up: "Great job, I was worried about you being in danger, rushed back in a hurry, turns out there was nothing to worry about!"
"We encountered this guy while following you, were quite nervous at first, but then thought, why fear? If we can’t handle it, you certainly can, so we gained confidence!" Mu Mu says.
"Now you can independently kill beasts, no need to hesitate or be fearful anymore!"
Yang Guang comments, then smiles: "Alright, let’s go see that Thunderbird, it’s big enough to feed us in the Dark Forest for a month!"
"Okay!"
The two girls nod and follow him toward the place where the Thunderbird fell.
In high spirits, the two girls chatter away as they walk beside Ling Feng, all three very happy.
When they arrive, seeing the large Thunderbird body, Mu Mu turns to Ling Feng: "Brother, such a big creature, isn’t it too troublesome to handle?"
"No worries, we don’t cook it all at once, we can divide it up bit by bit!"
Ling Feng smiles, then says: "Let’s search first, gather anything containing Xuan Qi from its body, then we’ll put it in the Space-capturing Mirror."
"Okay!"
The two girls step forward and start working.
Ling Feng doesn’t stay idle either, the three collaborate and finish quickly.
Then they cut off a large chunk as lunch, and the remaining parts are stored in the Space-capturing Mirror.
Watching the giant Thunderbird body disappear, Xiao Xiao clicks her tongue: "Amazing, such a big thing can fit inside!"
"Isn’t it? Truly incredible," Mu Mu echoes.
Ling Feng turns to look around: "Let’s find a better spot for lunch, this forest is too dense."
"Sounds good!"
The two girls have no objections, nodding simultaneously.
The three leave here, continuing deeper into the forest, without the initial tension and apprehension when entering the Dark Forest.
Not far ahead, they spot a cliff wall, Xiao Xiao points: "Let’s go there!"
"Okay!"
Ling Feng nods and walks toward it.
This is a mountain peak within the forest, Ling Feng saw it while riding on the Thunderbird’s back.
The peak stands about a hundred meters above the trees, strikingly prominent when viewed from the sky, catching Ling Feng’s attention.
Upon approaching, the yellow-white rocky cliff is topped with green grass and small shrubs, extending upwards out of sight.
Ling Feng finds the mountain somewhat peculiar but doesn’t dwell on it.
With this cliff blocking the way, the trio doesn’t have to worry about anything attacking from behind, only need to watch the forest ahead, truly a safe place.
On the grassy area, they lay down the dry wood collected along the way, and Ling Feng begins to prepare lunch.
Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao, akin to tourists, curiously examine the ten-meter-high cliff behind them.
As they look, Mu Mu points: "What are those shiny things?"
Ling Feng looks up and indeed sees some shiny white crystals attached to the rock about three meters high.
Pausing, he leaps to that height, and with a quick swipe of his Curved Saber while in mid-air.
Rocks with crystals fall to the ground, Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu rush over.
Picking up the stones, the two are stunned.
"What’s wrong?"
"Brother, this is really good stuff!"
Xiao Xiao turns back, voice trembling.
Ling Feng, puzzled, takes the crystals, noting their resemblance to rock candy but more transparent.
He notices nothing special, looking at the girls: "What exactly is this?"
"You didn’t notice? It contains abundant Xuan Qi!" Xiao Xiao says.
"Really?"
Ling Feng is startled, looking again at the stones: "But why can’t I sense it at all?"
"But Mu Mu and I clearly feel it, each crystal almost amounts to half a beast inner core!" Xiao Xiao explains.
"Really?"
Ling Feng, hearing this, is astonished!
Then he immediately says: "If that’s the case, can’t you two skip using beast items and directly cultivate with this?"
"I think we truly can!"
Xiao Xiao, trembling with excitement!
"Then don’t wait, try absorbing the Xuan Qi within, if it works, we can stay here for now!" Ling Feng suggests.
"Okay!"
Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu nod in agreement, without hesitation, they sit cross-legged on the grass.
Watching them absorb Xuan Qi, Ling Feng doesn’t remain idle, returning to the fire pit to prepare food for them.
When absorption is complete, they will have something to eat, replenishing their strength.
Time slowly passes.
About an hour later, Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao open their eyes.
After exchanging glances, their eyes are filled with delight.
Seeing their expressions, Ling Feng comprehends.
Thus, he asks with a smile: "Significant harvest?"
"Yes, indeed!"
Xiao Xiao nods vigorously: "Brother, just with the crystals you retrieved, we can almost reach the Peak of Qi Refinement, breaking the bottleneck to the Core Formation Realm shouldn’t be difficult either."
"Excellent!"
Ling Feng nods: "From now on, focus solely on cultivation, I’ll handle food and other logistics!"
"Brother, aren’t you going to absorb some too?" Xiao Xiao asks.
Ling Feng smiles: "No need, as long as you two improve, I’m equally happy!"
