Novel Full Chapter 1355: Fellow Daoist, Will You Marry Me?
Chapter 1355: Fellow Daoist, Will You Marry Me?
Translator: CinderTL
"Not at all!" Ying Wu shook her head.
"This Strangling Dragon Vine, which I call the Dragon Void Vine, fails because... it cannot reproduce."
"Plant-based demon beasts typically reproduce in three ways: first, through flowering and fruiting, where seeds give rise to new offspring; second, through root division, where new shoots emerge from the roots; and third, through stem cuttings, where severed branches regenerate into complete individuals. However, none of these methods work for the Dragon Void Vine."
Song Wen found this explanation rather puzzling.
"Fellow Daoist Ying Wu, forgive my ignorance, but I truly don’t understand why you’re so fixated on reproduction. The Dragon Void Vine is already incredibly powerful, and its strength continues to grow. What does it matter that it can’t reproduce? Even if it could, its offspring would inevitably be weaker, and you’d have to expend immense effort and resources to nurture them. Wouldn’t that be a pointless endeavor?"
"How can something that cannot reproduce be considered a living being?!" Ying Wu’s voice boomed like thunder. As she uttered the final two words, the entire island seemed to tremble. "The Heavenly Dao creates—and I, Ying Wu, can do the same!"
Song Wen shook his head slightly, unable to comprehend Ying Wu’s obsession.
Looking back now, Song Wen recalled that the Human Serpents Zhou Siyi had cultivated in the Lower Realm were also unable to reproduce. The Beastmaster Sect’s solution at the time was to continuously crossbreed humans and Green Jade Snakes to create new Human Serpents.
In contrast, the Nether Foxes cultivated by the Divine Blood Gate could reproduce, though their method was peculiar. Nether Foxes had no distinct genders; instead, when their lives were nearing their end, they would naturally conceive offspring, typically giving birth to one to four cubs per litter.
"Fellow Daoist, you overestimate me," Song Wen said. "I truly don’t know how to resolve your predicament."
"There’s no rush," Ying Wu replied, casually tossing a jade slip. "This slip contains a detailed record of the Dragon Void Vine’s cultivation process. Please review it carefully and offer any insights you may have."
Seeing this, Song Wen couldn’t refuse. He accepted the jade slip and began to slowly examine its contents.
The jade slip meticulously documented every detail, from Ying Wu’s initial concept of merging spirit plants with void fiends and her various hypotheses, to her selection of suitable spirit plants, the choice of the Strangling Dragon Vine, and finally, the detailed process of fusing the Strangling Dragon Vine with a void fiend.
At the end of the jade slip’s contents, Ying Wu had recorded some of her conjectures about solving the Dragon Void Vine’s inability to reproduce. One of these hypotheses was strikingly bold: fusing the Beauty Serpent with the Strangling Dragon Vine.
According to the jade slip, the Dragon Void Vine’s reproductive failure stemmed from the following:
As a plant-based demon beast, the Strangling Dragon Vine possessed vitality far surpassing that of ordinary demon beasts. Meanwhile, the void fiends, though also seventh-tier, were weaker in this regard. Consequently, when the two fused to form the Dragon Void Vine, the vine had to sacrifice its reproductive capabilities to maintain the stability of its trunk and the vigor of its overall vitality.
However, the Beauty Serpent could regenerate severed limbs, its vitality far exceeding that of ordinary void fiends. By fusing the Beauty Serpent with the Strangling Dragon Vine, this problem might be resolved.
Of course, this was merely Ying Wu’s conjecture, and its validity remained to be verified.
Ying Wu had proposed this hypothesis many years ago, yet she had never managed to find a Beauty Serpent.
Seeing Song Wen deep in thought, Ying Wu refrained from disturbing him. After a long silence, when Song Wen still hadn’t spoken, she finally asked, "Fellow Daoist Ye Hua, do you have any insights?"
Song Wen replied, "I do have some ideas, but I’m unsure if they will succeed."
Ying Wu urged, "Please enlighten me, fellow daoist!"
With a flick of his wrist, Song Wen produced a jade box.
"Fellow Daoist, please examine this."
Ying Wu accepted the jade slip, opened it, and found a vibrant green Spirit Herb inside.
"What kind of Spirit Herb is this?" Ying Wu asked, puzzled.
"This is the Bodhi Spirit Core," Song Wen explained. "Its uses are limited; only certain poisonous insects consume it. However, it’s highly toxic to void fiends, yet completely harmless to demon beasts and the human race."
"When the Strangling Dragon Vine merges with a void fiend, the Pigeon Feather Grass you’ve been using is highly poisonous. It not only petrifies the void fiend’s flesh but also corrodes the vine’s roots, damaging its foundation. This might even explain why the Dragon Void Vine can’t reproduce. By replacing the Pigeon Feather Grass with this herb, we can eliminate that risk."
Ying Wu’s eyes flashed with brilliance, her face betraying undisguised delight.
"Is this spirit grass truly as miraculous as you claim? Why have I never encountered it before?"
"The herb’s efficacy will become clear with a single trial, Fellow Daoist. However, I must warn you: this Spirit Herb carries immense implications. It must never fall into the Divine Blood Gate’s hands. If it does, disaster will follow! Not only would you and I face certain death, but the Myriad Swords Pavilion and the other two major sects of the Southern Nether Continent would also be implicated." Song Wen cautioned.
"Thank you for the reminder, fellow daoist. Rest assured, this Spirit Herb will never leave my hands. However... this single specimen is insufficient for any significant use. Would you be willing to provide more so I can cultivate additional spirit grass? I’m prepared to pay handsomely and won’t disappoint you," Ying Wu said.
A vision flashed through Song Wen’s mind:
Guan Lin stood in the Spirit Field, surrounded by thousands of Bodhi Spirit Cores swaying in the wind.
Yet Song Wen’s face remained grave and helpless.
"Fellow daoist, you may not be aware, but this Spirit Herb doesn’t originate from the Southern Nether Continent. In fact, it’s likely only found in the Evil Cloud Mountain Range controlled by the Divine Blood Gate across the entire Eastern Profound Continent. I obtained a few specimens by chance, but I’ve already used the others, leaving only this one. If you require more, I can try to acquire some, but I can’t guarantee success."
"This Bodhi Spirit Core... it’s from the Evil Cloud Mountain Range?" Ying Wu’s eyes widened slightly.
Song Wen nodded without replying.
"If it’s too difficult to obtain, fellow daoist, don’t trouble yourself. This Bodhi Spirit Core has intact roots and can be transplanted. With enough time, I’m confident I can propagate it. Moreover..."
Ying Wu’s almond-shaped eyes, like two clear springs, gazed deeply at Song Wen, brimming with gratitude. She continued, "I will remember this kindness, fellow daoist. Whether or not we find the medicine, I will forever cherish this friendship. If you ever need my assistance, I, Ying Wu, will do everything in my power to help you."
"You flatter me, fellow daoist," Song Wen replied with a faint smile, patting a black cloth pouch at his waist. "I am honored by your trust in sharing the cultivation process of the Dragon Void Vine so openly. Of course, I wouldn’t want to disappoint you. I have something here that I believe will bring you even greater joy."
Ying Wu’s gaze instantly locked onto the black pouch, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"Oh? What treasure does this Spirit Beast Pouch contain?" Her interest piqued immediately. "Please, fellow daoist, allow me to broaden my horizons!"
"This item cost me a near-death experience to obtain," Song Wen said, his smile unwavering. "I can’t simply reveal it to anyone."
"You’ve piqued my interest, fellow daoist," Ying Wu countered, her smile equally unwavering. "Why tease me like this?"
But Song Wen’s next words instantly turned her expression cold.
Song Wen’s expression suddenly turned solemn and sincere.
"I fell for you at first sight, fellow daoist. Would you consider marrying me?"
(End of the Chapter)
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