Xiao Tian nodded, his gaze equally filled with an uncontrollable surprise. A treasure guarded by the Soul-Seeking Bee is indeed no ordinary object!

The Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, being a different kind of treasure from the Five Elements Crystal, cannot simply be compared in terms of effects.

However, in terms of rarity and uniqueness, the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo even slightly surpasses the Five Elements Crystal!

Because in the existing records of various sects, references to it are very limited, and most have only a name, with no other characteristics mentioned at all.

As a result, many sects simply deleted it, making the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo even more unknown. Xiao Tian also learned about it by chance from a somewhat detailed ancient record.

According to the book, the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo grows in extreme cold, requiring year-round coldness; even a slight increase in temperature is unacceptable.

Instead, the lower the temperature, the more beneficial it is for the growth of the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, making its growing environment extremely demanding.

However, even so, in recent years, the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo has almost reached the point of extinction, its rarity making it hard to obtain even for a heavy price!

Its uses are very singular, but the effects it brings can be exponentially heightened, mainly used for weapon forging.

If some powder of the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo is mixed in during this time, even ordinary steel can have the effect of a Magical Treasure!

Weapons forged with the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo powder are not only indestructible but also leave behind afterimages when swung in battle, confusing opponents, making it an absolute strategic weapon!

Imagine, when facing an enemy, if they can't judge the speed of your weapon, or even know where you're aiming.

By the time they react, they've already been hit, the increase in power is beyond what mere numbers can convey.

Xiao Tian and Ji Dantong exchanged a glance, then looked at the snow-white bamboo, five centimeters in diameter and about thirty centimeters long, with wisps of black smoke occasionally swirling around it. For a moment, their breath couldn't help but catch. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Such a treasure placed before them is a huge temptation for anyone!

"Now, listen to me. Soon, we'll approach it together. No matter what happens, don't let go of my hand!" Xiao Tian asked solemnly, "Do you remember?"

Ji Dantong also nodded solemnly. This is not the time to be distracted. She must stay perfectly focused and hold Xiao Tian's hand tightly.

The Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, glowing with fluorescence, seemed to be calling to the two of them. Though it's only about thirty centimeters long, with a diameter of five centimeters, it can still be used to forge at least twenty weapons.

If the two of them can acquire it, it means gaining twenty Divine Weapons, increasing their combat power by twenty percent on their base.

Of course, this is estimated from Xiao Tian's peak condition. At that level, any increase can be the difference between life and death, and a twenty percent increase is indeed invincible among the same tier.

As for Ji Dantong, who is slightly weaker, if she can have such a Divine Weapon, the boost in combat power will only be greater, and the effects magnified!

The two of them cautiously extended their perceptions to the utmost, paying attention to every rustling of the wind around them, carefully slowing their movements, fearing to disturb the Soul-Seeking Bees hidden in the shadows.

The excessive tension caused Ji Dantong's palms to sweat, making their tightly held hands start to slip. Noticing something amiss, Xiao Tian halted and looked at her.

"I..."

Before Ji Dantong could explain, she saw Xiao Tian interlock their fingers, making her cheeks redden further and her breath even more cautious.

Step by step, they approached the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo until they were within arm's reach, but Xiao Tian stopped again: "You said you got discovered earlier, tell me about it again!"

Ji Dantong set her expression straight and recalled previous events: "When I stumbled upon this place by accident, I walked directly here, but just as I touched it, I heard the Soul-Seeking Bees nearby flying over."

"Then I had to run, and afterward, I met you!"

Xiao Tian frowned: "I don't mean that. I mean, from when you reached out until you touched the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, did anything unusual happen?"

"Something unusual?" Ji Dantong frowned as well: "Specifically what?"

"Everything!"

Xiao Tian replied decisively, "Anything you thought strange, feel free to mention it, like hearing any odd sounds or stepping on something peculiar."

In Xiao Tian's view, Ji Dantong must have triggered the Soul-Seeking Bees' defense; otherwise, even though the Soul-Seeking Bees are fast, they wouldn't have attacked her just from a single touch.

According to Ji Dantong's account, she was surrounded by a swarm of Soul-Seeking Bees as soon as she touched it, which clearly indicated something unusual.

Hearing Xiao Tian's question, Ji Dantong frowned even deeper, earnestly recalling every detail, striving not to miss anything.

After a short moment, Ji Dantong's eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed with joy, "I remembered!"

"Shh!"

Xiao Tian motioned for her to lower her voice and quickly asked, "No rush, take your time."

"Before I touched the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, there was definitely something off, but the situation was urgent, and I didn't think it through in time."

Ji Dantong continued, "How can I describe that feeling... it's like when we accidentally touch a spider's web in everyday life."

Xiao Tian instantly caught the key point: "You mean, during the time your hand reached for the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo, you had that feeling?"

"Yes!" Ji Dantong nodded vigorously to confirm.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Tian shielded half of Ji Dantong's body behind him, focusing his eyesight to the maximum, watching intently ahead, trying to find any difference.

Nevertheless, Xiao Tian's eyes began to grow sore without finding anything unusual. There was no energy fluctuation nor any traps or obstacles ahead.

Rubbing his eyes, Xiao Tian slowly opened them, and suddenly remembered that while opening them earlier, a transparent layer appeared in front of him, reminiscent of the bubbles blown from a child's bubble machine.

Squinting to look again, this time Xiao Tian finally confirmed his thought: there was indeed an almost invisible, thin protective barrier like a cicada's wing in front.

Ji Dantong likely triggered the large-scale attack from the Soul-Seeking Bees because of this.

Seeing Xiao Tian breath a sigh of relief, Ji Dantong asked, "Did you discover something?"

Xiao Tian nodded: "Squint your eyes and then look closely ahead."

Although skeptical, Ji Dantong followed Xiao Tian's instructions, squinting to look forward, and indeed she noticed something unusual, her astonishment evident.