Chapter 60: The Seven Deadly Emerald-Scaled Flowers
"No need to thank us. Overall, this can be considered a fair transaction. You offered a certain payment, and we healed your legs."
Jiang Li smiled gently, a warm expression on his face.
Ling Yun had only released a bit of life force and used two leaves from the Divine Tree of Life, yet they received a generous reward from Xu Tianran.
For them, it was undoubtedly a very profitable deal—why not take it?
Moreover, this incident granted them auction points after the system upgrade.
Jiang Li had long coveted the treasures in the system shop, eyeing them greedily. But unfortunately, he had no auction points before and could only watch helplessly.
Now, with a chance to earn auction points, he was naturally filled with anticipation.
"Don't worry, I will definitely provide a reward you'll be satisfied with. Also, I owe you a favor. As long as it's within my ability, I will do everything I can to help you."
Xu Tianran took a deep breath and spoke with utmost sincerity.
Although, considering the strength and status of the Star Auction Pavilion, they probably didn't need his help, he knew well that this favor had to be repaid.
This was the most genuine gratitude he could offer at the moment.
Before long, Xu Tianran handed over a large amount of the prepared rewards to Jiang Li and the others.
The rewards included rare soul bones, exotic herbs, as well as a vast amount of gold coins and gemstones—each item was worth a fortune.
After healing Xu Tianran, Jiang Li didn't linger in the Sun Moon Empire. He simply packed up his belongings and headed straight toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully healing Xu Tianran's legs and altering his future trajectory. Since Xu Tianran holds a certain status in Douluo Continent, you have earned 5,000 auction points.]
As Jiang Li traveled, the cold voice of the system suddenly echoed in his mind.
The voice interrupted his thoughts, and he froze for a moment before reacting.
"Only 5,000 auction points? That little?"
Jiang Li had originally thought he'd receive a massive number of auction points.
After all, in his eyes, Xu Tianran was at least a well-known figure on the Douluo Continent. As the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire, he would certainly have a significant influence in the future.
Healing his legs and changing his destiny should've earned him far more auction points.
Yet he only got 5,000. It was a bit disappointing.
"Right, System, what about the impact I had on Douluo Continent before this? Do I get any auction points for that?"
Jiang Li suddenly thought of a very crucial point.
Through the two auctions he had held, the items auctioned off were enough to change the fate of many people on Douluo Continent.
Especially organizations like Shrek Academy, the Body Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—all had acquired valuable items from him. These items had, to some extent, strengthened each of their sects.
If those counted, then he should've earned a huge amount of auction points.
[No. Auction points are a currency introduced only after the system upgrade. Only the host's direct or indirect influence on Douluo Continent after the upgrade can be calculated for auction points.]
The cold system voice rang again, cruelly shattering Jiang Li's hopes.
"So stingy."
Jiang Li complained in dissatisfaction, shaking his head lightly with a helpless smile.
But he quickly adjusted his mindset and didn't dwell on the matter.
In the future, the Star Auction Pavilion would have more items to auction. He believed that with those precious goods, he could easily change the future landscape of Douluo Continent.
As for his upcoming journey to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Jiang Li was equally full of anticipation.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was deeply tied to the main character of Douluo Continent.
If he could take control of it, not only could he alter the future and seize the protagonist's opportunities, but he could also dismantle some of Tang San's remaining back-up plans in Douluo Continent.
Without a doubt, he'd earn a huge sum of auction points by then.
…
After half a day of nonstop travel, Jiang Li finally arrived at the border between the Tianhun Empire and the Douling Empire.
Here, the forests grew increasingly dense. Interwoven branches and leaves blocked most of the sky, letting only a few fragmented rays of sunlight filter through the gaps and fall upon the ground.
Jiang Li came to a halt and pulled out a vibrant green willow leaf from his robe. The leaf's veins were clearly visible, as if containing boundless vitality.
It was a leaf given to him by the Willow God.
The moment it appeared, the leaf emitted a dazzling green light and shot swiftly toward the southeast like a meteor.
"Follow it!"
Jiang Li's eyes sharpened. He tapped the ground lightly and shot forward like an arrow from a bow, chasing the fading green light.
Behind him, Ling Yun and Lei Yao exchanged glances and followed without hesitation.
As they ventured deeper into this mysterious region, the surroundings grew increasingly silent.
The occasional chirping of birds and insects faded, replaced by an eerie stillness.
A thick mist filled the air, almost alive, flowing slowly through the forest and enveloping everything in a hazy veil.
Jiang Li advanced cautiously, constantly scanning his surroundings.
He keenly sensed the atmosphere becoming more sinister. Suddenly, he halted—before him stretched a vast sea of flowers.
In this field bloomed numerous green plants, each with flowers of seven distinctly different emerald hues. The colors were vivid and brilliant, like a radiant rainbow in the sky.
The flowers swayed gently in the breeze, releasing an intoxicating fragrance that made one feel lightheaded.
"Looks like this is the barrier preventing entry into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well: the Seven Deadly Emerald-Scaled Flowers."
Jiang Li's calm, low voice broke the silence.
He stared intently ahead, a trace of seriousness in his eyes.
Beneath the beauty of these Seven Deadly Emerald-Scaled Flowers lay hidden a deadly danger—he was well aware of it.
These flowers were among the most poisonous plants in existence. Not only did they possess extreme corrosiveness—earning the title "Number One Corrosion"—but the neurotoxins they released were also utterly terrifying.
Anyone who came into contact with them would have the toxins rapidly invade their body, corroding flesh and bone. The searing pain that followed would make them wish for death.
"Master, allow me to handle it."
At that moment, Lei Yao stepped forward and volunteered.
However, before Jiang Li could respond, Ling Yun was the first to speak.
"I'll take care of it."
Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like a mountain spring, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
Her eyes glowed with a gentle light, standing in stark contrast to Lei Yao's fiery temperament.
(END CHAPTER)
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