247: The locust tree spirit, this thing has an extraordinary origin!

[Cat Who Loves Carrots]: "The person upstairs is so childish!"

Ye Bai crawled out after several minutes.

She took out the flashlight for illumination.

This place had been abandoned for a long time. Weeds grew everywhere.

"Is this... a village?" Meng Ziyi asked, puzzled.

The village was built like a forest.

In the distance, high mountains and rivers were still visible, lush and green.

The houses in the village were scattered but orderly. A winding, rugged path led further inward.

More secrets were hidden there.

"Let's keep looking," Ye Bai said. "Perhaps this is just a tomb, and there are Corpses buried inside."

"What if there are Corpses?" Yang Mi asked.

She remembered those zombies.

"So what if there are Corpses?" Ye Bai said. "Corpses can't kill people anyway. Let's go check it out!"

"You're really brave," Yang Mi said. "There are no firearms here."

Ye Bai smiled.

Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi followed behind Ye Bai.

Their feet stepped on dry branches and rotting leaves, making a rustling sound.

The cave was extremely dim.

Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi couldn't help but hold onto each other tightly.

Ye Bai carried the kerosene lamp and led the way.

A gust of cold wind suddenly blew past.

Yang Mi couldn't help but shiver.

She hugged her arms, pressing her cheek close to Meng Ziyi.

Meng Ziyi also trembled.

Ye Bai glanced back and sighed lightly, "Afraid of ghosts, huh!"

Neither Yang Mi nor Meng Ziyi answered, but their expressions clearly showed extreme fear.

Ye Bai had no choice but to stop.

"How about I carry both of you?" Ye Bai asked.

"No way, that's too embarrassing," Yang Mi refused.

Ye Bai rolled his eyes.

"The path here isn't smooth," Yang Mi said. "Don't run around recklessly."

Ye Bai shrugged.

She held up the flashlight and walked at the very front.

Her steps were steady and firm.

Yang Mi secretly praised him in her heart: "This man is not only smart but also strong. No wonder Ziyi fell for him at first sight!"

The further they walked, the dimmer the light became.

Yang Mi took out a yellow talisman, lit it, put it in her mouth, swallowed it, and then pulled out a Candle and stuck it into the ground.

Flames rose.

Immediately, the surrounding light increased greatly, and the dim yellow firelight illuminated the environment.

Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi both sighed in relief.

"Huh, it seems we've been walking for quite a while," Meng Ziyi said.

"This place is a bit wicked," Yang Mi muttered. "Why is it taking so long?"

Ye Bai didn't say anything.

He continued walking forward.

The further they went inside, the wider it became, enough to accommodate five trucks side-by-side.

"We're almost there," Ye Bai suddenly said.

"Almost there?"

"Take a smell," Ye Bai said. "A faint, elegant floral fragrance is drifting in the air, it's very refreshing."

This made Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi sniff the air.

They sniffed carefully.

"Yes, it is," Yang Mi nodded.

She had never smelled such an enchanting floral fragrance before.

"What kind of flower is this? It smells so good!" Meng Ziyi exclaimed in surprise.

This Ancient Tomb was a bit bizarre.

Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi couldn't help but quicken their steps, staying close to Ye Bai.

The three walked through the long corridor, turned a corner, and finally arrived at a courtyard.

In the courtyard, a giant locust tree stood towering.

The Locust Tree's branches were gnarled and incredibly thick.

At night, the Locust Tree was covered in black bats. They squeaked, seemingly recounting a painful and tragic history.

"Is that a Locust Tree Demon?" Meng Ziyi cried out in alarm.

Ye Bai nodded.

Yang Mi was also terrified and shrank into Ye Bai's arms.

"What are you scared of?" Meng Ziyi asked with a mournful face.

Yang Mi glared at her: "Haven't you heard of the classic of mountains and seas?"

Meng Ziyi shook her head, indicating she didn't know.

Yang Mi then explained: "Legend says that when a locust tree becomes a spirit, it cultivates for a thousand years. A Tree Demon can transform into human form and possess extraordinary magical power.

It is said that there was once a locust tree that sucked human blood to become a spirit, bringing disaster to the nation and the people."

"Finally, the Imperial Court dispatched troops to suppress it and chopped down its main trunk."

"But the Tree Soul still remained."

"Its Tree Soul occupied the entire Capital Region, intimidating the world."

"Therefore, it was called the 'Locust Tree King'!"

Meng Ziyi had vaguely heard of this legend.

She hadn't taken it seriously.

She never expected to witness it with her own eyes today.

Meng Ziyi was so scared she started trembling.

"Don't be afraid, it no longer exists; it vanished long ago," Ye Bai comforted Meng Ziyi.

Only then did Meng Ziyi breathe a sigh of relief.

"This place was originally supposed to be the Locust Tree Demon's lair. After its trunk was chopped down, the Tree Soul hid nearby, waiting for a chance to reshape its body and cause trouble again," Yang Mi continued. "So, everything we just saw should be an illusion."

"Is that so?" Ye Bai chuckled lightly. "I thought we had run into something powerful."

Meng Ziyi: ...This Captain Ye is truly arrogant!

However, seeing Ye Bai acting so badass, she actually thought he looked exceptionally handsome.

She couldn't help but sneak a few more glances at Ye Bai.

"There's a Pool over there, let's go soak in it," Yang Mi pointed to the side.

Ye Bai agreed.

The three of them—one in front and two behind—jumped into the Pool.

The Pool water was icy cold.

"Wow, this feels great!" Yang Mi shouted loudly.

Meng Ziyi slowly swam to the bank and sat on a stone stool to rest.

In the Pool, the three girls were playing separately.

Ye Bai continuously stirred the Pool water with a wooden stick, making it churn.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Yang Mi asked curiously.

"I'm trying to see if I can boil the water."

Ye Bai said, "It'll be warmer this way."

"...I don't believe you," Yang Mi pouted.

She reached out and pulled up Ye Bai's sleeve, preparing to check his injuries.

"Don't touch me!" Ye Bai dodged away.

Yang Mi's hand froze in mid-air.

This guy was too sensitive.

"Hahaha, just kidding with you, idiot!" Yang Mi laughed loudly.

Meng Ziyi, sitting on the stone stool drinking tea, also smiled, pressing her lips together.

The three of them burst into laughter together.

Ye Bai rarely had friends.

His friends were all enemies, competitors, and schemers.

This was the first time Ye Bai had encountered friends like these.

He felt a sense of warmth.

This feeling made Ye Bai feel that having lived for decades, it was worthwhile coming into this world.

In this strange world, he had finally found a warm companionship.

After the three of them played around, Yang Mi asked, "Xiao Bai, where did you learn your medical skills?"

"I taught myself," Ye Bai answered.

Yang Mi and Meng Ziyi were both extremely envious.

"Brother Ye is truly a master," Yang Mi said. "I'll invite you to our house sometime and have Brother Ye treat our illnesses."

"There's nothing wrong with your bodies," Ye Bai laughed. "Unless you've been invaded by some dirty thing, you are perfectly fine."

"Ah?"

"Your physiques are excellent, and your Yang Qi is abundant. If any dirty thing dares to approach you, it will definitely suffer a loss," Ye Bai said. "However, looking at your faces, your glabella is dark, meaning a major disaster is likely coming, and you'll need my help."

"Oh," Meng Ziyi nodded. "Then thank you, Brother Bai."

Ye Bai gave a rare smile.

Yang Mi suddenly sneezed.

She rubbed her nose and said, "The yin-sha qi here is really dense; I'm freezing to death."