novelraw Chapter 145: Ch 145: Plan (1)
Chapter 145: Ch 145: Plan (1)
Not long after meeting Emrys, Zhu Yan, Hao Lin, and Hao Ying were shocked to discover six star patterns at the depth of Emrys’s eyes. Obviously, they immediately understood that Emrys was a Sixth Step Warrior already.
This realization shocked them, causing a wave of tremors in their hearts.
They were not as powerful as Emrys, so they knew defeating Emrys in a direct confrontation could only be their dream. Nevertheless, there is still hope that they could trick Emrys into doing something dangerous.
Why do they want to trick Emrys?
It is obviously due to the Snow Spirit Herb.
Emrys didn’t know the value of this herb at first. Even Xu Ling didn’t know much about it. But these three people were aware of the frightening value this herb holds.
The Snow Spirit Herb can enhance the user’s spiritual and physical properties, providing a significant boost in strength, agility, and stamina. This is enough to make this herb highly sought after by cultivators aiming to break through their current limits.
What does it mean to gain a significant boost in strength, agility, and stamina?
It obviously means climbing at least a step higher in building the foundation to cultivate Cosmic Energy.
Other than that, this herb also has potent healing properties, capable of accelerating the recovery of wounds and ailments. It can even regenerate damaged tissues and restore vitality.
However, the most important thing about this herb is that consumption of the herb could grant the user increased resistance to cold environments and ice-based attacks. This makes it invaluable for cultivators who train in harsh, icy conditions, or have ice-elemental talents.
In this hellish world, this herb was an invaluable resource that no one would want to lose. People would try every method they have in their hands to obtain it.
Zhu Yan and others wanted to do the same.
By that time, Emrys and Xu Ling were already moving towards the Snow Spirit Herb. If they wanted to stop Emrys and Xu Ling from taking away the herb, they needed to at least make him go away for a short while.
They were indeed lucky. Neither Emrys nor Xu Ling had any idea about the herb. In order to stop Emrys, they had no choice but to tell him everything they knew about the herb.
What is the best way to make someone believe a lie?
It is to tell a lie based on truth.
In order to make their words more believable, they told Emrys and Xu Ling everything they knew about the Snow Spirit Herb, and then they added something extra such as before picking the herb, it is better to first gather a few Polar Ice Crystals. They told Emrys that the Snow Spirit Herb has yet to mature. It will take at least a few months for this herb to mature. The two Snow Beasts must be waiting for the herb to mature as well.
They told Emrys that picking the herb in its immature state would cause the herb to wither and die immediately. If he still wants to pick the Snow Spirit Herb, then he should prepare a few Polar Ice Crystals. The energy within these crystals is icy in nature and compliments the Snow Spirit Herb perfectly. Placing these crystals around the herb will speed up its growth and shorten the time greatly. With Polar Ice Crystals around, Emrys could take away the Snow Spirit Herb in just two days of time.
The difference between a few months and two days is truly huge. Emrys was tempted to give it a try at first. The only issue was that he had no idea where to find Polar Ice Crystals and how to recognize them.
Zhu Yan and Hao brothers then told Emrys about a location where they’ve seen Polar Ice Crystals. However, they did not take the Polar Ice Crystals because the crystals were being guarded by a powerful Fifth Step Beast.
They tried to tempt Emrys even further, saying that Emrys could easily deal with that beast with his strength. In order to not let any accident happen, they would stay here and guard the herbs while Emrys is away, looking for the Polar Ice Crystals. Of course, they wanted Emrys to first deal with the two Snow Beasts so that guarding the herb wouldn’t endanger their lives.
In their eyes, they’ve already told Emrys that picking the herb before it has matured will cause the herb to wither and die immediately. So, Emrys and Xu Ling should not suspect anything even if they tell them to kill the Snow Beasts. Moreover, there is a perfect reason as well. They told that they were afraid that they might die if the Snow Beasts were still around.
This is where Emrys immediately becomes alert. Emrys was never a fool.
Yes, he did let his guard down for a few minutes. But the instant Zhu Yan and others try to send Emrys and Xu Ling away while choosing to stay here themselves and guard the herb, Emrys starts suspecting them. His suspicion only grew stronger when Zhu Yan, Hao Lin, and Hao Ying told him to kill the Snow Beasts before going.
Emrys knew something was wrong at that moment. He suspected that Zhu Yan and others were trying to fool him.
However, he did not expose them immediately. Instead, he decided to play by their book and see what exactly they wanted to do.
That is why, he agreed to go and look for the Polar Ice Crystals. As for the matter of killing the two Snow Beasts, Emrys laughed and told the three people that there was no need to stay here and guard the herb. Snow Beasts are enough. With them around, no one will dare to eye the Snow Spirit Herb as long as they are not stupid enough to put their lives in danger or powerful enough to kill the Snow Beasts.
He then told Zhu Yan and others to keep an eye on the herb from afar. Just observe the surroundings and stop anyone who might discover the herb.
Who knows, if that person go back to call for reinforcement?