Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 873 - 123: Liangyi Grass

At the steep cliff, a patch of Spirit Grass suddenly came into view, flickering with Spiritual Light, and everyone’s eyes brightened.

Bear in mind, in the mountains, there’s no day or night; in the blink of an eye, the supplies everyone carried had all but run out.

Zhuqiu is barren, unlike the Ruins of the Fallen, with few Demon Beasts found here; only green ghost fires, eternal and lingering, haunted the surroundings.

The ghostly hands and dark arrows occasionally emerging from the ground had been causing trouble for nearly a month and a half; when the captains of several teams took stock, they found each squad had only enough fresh water left for ten days.

Even if they turned back, waiting for the mist to clear would leave them short on water.

Everyone’s expressions were becoming more solemn. They all understood that finding the Heavenly Witch Pill had become secondary; the important thing was to leave Zhuqiu.

Under such circumstances, encountering the cliff Spirit Grass was undoubtedly like a shot of adrenaline to them.

Around the cliff, the vivid crimson-tinted Spirit Grass grew abundantly, numbering about five or six.

"Liangyi Grass," Hu Li immediately recognized the origin of the grass. It thrives in shady and high-risk areas, growing by cliffs, with leaves like wheat awns, bright in color.

Yue Minzhi behind her heard this, his face suddenly lit up with joy.

When he first entered Zhuqiu, he saw the vast emptiness with no signs of spirit wood or weeds growing, and he doubted whether Hu Li’s words were true.

Seeing it now, he realized she was indeed truthful.

Finding Liangyi Grass meant salvation for Grandfather Lie Changgong’s poison.

Yue Minzhi was overjoyed and wanted to step forward to pick it, but noticed his sister Yue Jinghua’s solemn expression as she shook her head, advising against approaching rashly.

Yue Minzhi found it strange but understood Yue Jinghua’s reasoning and refrained from acting, choosing instead to coldly watch.

Upon hearing that the grass growing by the cliff was Liangyi Grass, the reactions among the Dark Practitioners varied. Some had never heard of Liangyi Grass, while others who had were ecstatic.

"Liangyi Grass is a Divine Herb capable of assisting in washing marrow and bone. It is said that using Liangyi Grass as a medicinal guide can refine the Divine Condensing Pill with miraculous effects, aiding breakthroughs in the Dan Realm. Danlu once offered a high reward for those who provided Liangyi Grass; two Liangyi Grass could exchange for one Divine Condensing Pill. With a Divine Condensing Pill, there’s hope to directly form a Dark Pill during breakthrough," after over a month, those who survived in Zhuqiu, apart from a few with special talents, were the true gold left after sands were sifted.

Aside from a few individuals, most were Dark Heavenly Masters.

Though the gap from Dark Heavenly to Dan Realm is only one step, it seems as distant as a deep chasm, with some unable to cross it in their lifetime.

If unable to form a Dark Pill, it means even a breakthrough to Dan Realm would be in name only.

However, with the Divine Condensing Pill, the chances of forming a Dark Pill are greatly increased. Such a treasure may not be useful now, but will surely prove invaluable in the future.

Who among the Dark Practitioners could resist the temptation of Liangyi Grass?

Suddenly, dozens of figures charged forth simultaneously, like a flood unleashed, ravenous beasts seeking food, all with flushed faces rushing toward the few Liangyi Grass.

"Huahua, not moving?" Yue Minzhi, warned by Yue Jinghua, dared not act recklessly, retreating to Yue Jinghua’s side. Hu Li quietly moved beside Ying Wuwang, exchanging a glance.

Hu Li thought silently, "Crown Prince, though we have formed the Sha Yin Pill, our powers are greatly suppressed on the Star Plane. If we acquire Liangyi Grass, it can restore our original strength for an hour. Why not let me go and seize it?"

It turns out Liangyi is named Liangyi for its dual purpose.

For Dark Practitioners, Liangyi Grass can wash marrow and bone.

But for the Demon Clan, it has another use, known only to the Demon Clan.

Liangyi Grass is also called Forbidden-breaking Grass by the Demon Clan; any Prohibition or Magic Spell can be immune for an hour after consuming Liangyi Grass.

Meaning, with Liangyi Grass, Hu Li and Ying Wuwang could temporarily restore their original strength.

Though only for an hour, against this group of at most Dark Heavenly Practitioners, an hour is more than sufficient.

While Hu Li whispered, she looked maliciously at Yue Jinghua.

Her sly thoughts could never escape Ying Wuwang’s eyes, who became angry: "Hu Li, set aside your schemes. Your judgment is poor; those Liangyi Grass are clearly unripe, picking them now is useless, and haven’t you noticed, none of them are acting."

Hu Li secretly observed that Yue Jinghua, Yue Minzhi, Fa Xiaoyi remained still, as did the members of the July Mercenary Team who awaited Yue Jinghua’s signal before acting, formed from long-standing tacit understanding.

Ying Wuwang was right, before maturing, Liangyi Grass is crimson. Upon maturity, it transforms into two colors, with the left leaf red and the right green.

Red leaves aid in washing marrow and bone, aiding Dark Pill formation. Green leaves break prohibitions and restore magic power.

If picked before maturity, the leaves decay instantly, becoming unusable.

The Liangyi Grass here was bright crimson, clearly immature.

As those Dark Practitioners rushed forward, Yue Jinghua’s expression slightly changed.

Her exceptional eyesight revealed subtle details unnoticed by others.

As Dark Practitioners charged, a faint smoke-like scent emitted from between the leaves of the Liangyi Grass.

The scent was subtle, nearly imperceptible without careful distinction.

Yet, those Dark Practitioners were oblivious, inhaling the scent akin to intoxicated drunkards, their once swift steps now faltering.

A few stumbled into the abyss, the rest drawing weapons and chaotically fought.

Blood spilled like rain, splashing onto the Liangyi Grass, flashing on leaf tips before soaking into the soil.

"How could it be?" Hu Li’s beautiful eyes widened, she had never heard Liangyi Grass was poisonous.

"The grass itself isn’t poisonous, but it is when encountering us who’ve drunk Fusheng Wine," Yue Jinghua, forewarned by Qing Pu, remembered it, otherwise she wouldn’t have guessed Liangyi Grass was toxic.

Dozens of Dark Heavenly Masters, without exception, fell dead.

"Wine?" Everyone, perceptive as they were, quickly understood Yue Jinghua’s explanation.

Step by step calculation, first came Fusheng Wine, then unripe Liangyi Grass, all meticulously calculated, missing any step would render it incomplete.

"Sky Witch Clan, worthy as the greatest of the Human Race, such meticulous schemes," Ying Wuwang couldn’t help but admire.