358: Gilded vine

“How does it feel? The taste of freedom.”

Hu asked.

Lin Ye always felt that this statement was off, a bit strange.

However, what Hu said was not wrong.

This Seventh Layer was indeed very suitable for him.

“Let’s go to the Scarlet Land first.”

Lin Ye had no interest in experiencing the free life of hell.

“Haha, business first, let’s go.”

After some twists and turns, Lin Ye finally arrived at his destination—the Demonfall Land.

This place was quite special; it was in a subtle position, known as a “three-no-matter zone.” Nominally, it did not fall under the jurisdiction of any demon god, and in reality, there were no powerful private demon forces capable of unifying this place.

The Demonfall Land could be said to be a land full of fun and indulgence, where various entertainment activities strictly prohibited elsewhere were commonplace.

However, it was best known for its rich and diverse, mouth-watering resources. These resources attracted many adventurers and treasure hunters, making this already bustling land even more vibrant.

Many trades forbidden by the demon race could be done here.

“If the Blood Farm were to open, this would be the best place to sell. I can’t believe that after billions of years, this place is still so prosperous,” Hu sighed.

Although such a long time had passed, and the appearance of the Demonfall Land had undergone tremendous changes, its unique temperament and charm still remained. The ancient streets, buildings, and cultural heritage still exuded a captivating aura, making one feel as if they had traveled back in time to experience the glory of that era.

Lin Ye strolled through the streets of this bustling demon city, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding crowd.

They came from different races; some were demons, some were Star Realm races, and there were even angels present.

Although that angel had hidden her identity, Lin Ye, with his extraordinary perception, recognized her at a glance.

“Impressive, an angel daring to come to the Demonfall Land. Aren’t you afraid of being torn to shreds?”

Even if the Seventh Layer demons were open-minded, they weren't to the point of associating with angels.

This was racial hatred, etched into their bloodline.

“Lin Ye, what a great opportunity! Grab her weakness and threaten her... Miss, you wouldn’t want your angel identity to be discovered, would you?”

“Hu... sometimes, reading more wholesome books is very important.”

Of course, Hu was just joking. The main objective now was to inherit the Great Wizard’s legacy.

After purchasing some supplies and making preparations, Lin Ye rode his newly bought mount and soared upwards.

The Scarlet Land was very far, and there was no teleportation array.

The Nether Ship Space remained on the Ninth Layer; it relied on the Nether River of the Ninth Layer to exist and could not leave.

Lin Ye thought opening a Wormhole would be faster, but Hu reminded him that if he wanted to survive better in hell, it was best to get a mount, because it was a symbol of status.

If he were to trade with other demons in the future, and he was alone while the other party rode a luxurious mount, he would definitely be looked down upon. After all, demons were very snobbish creatures.

Of course, Little White could also serve as a mount, but Lin Ye was unwilling to let Little White take that risk.

As for the flying demonic beast he was currently riding, it was already at the peak Demon King level, and its price was as high as over ten thousand soul essence.

Flying mounts were ten times more valuable than mounts that could only run.

Although those mounts that could only run could also fly through the air, how could their aerial abilities compare to those mounts that inherently possessed the ability to fly?

This flying demonic beast looked a bit like a griffon, appearing majestic, and each movement could stir up a demonic wind.

After several days and nights of flying, they finally arrived in front of a mountain range. This mountain range appeared exceptionally barren, as if a giant beast was prostrate on the ground.

“Is this the Scarlet Land?” Lin Ye was somewhat skeptical that this place could produce high-quality blood essence.

“Of course not, just follow my instructions,” Hu said.

Lin Ye nodded.

Hu tossed out an already outlined inscription array disk. Lin Ye injected Star Power into it, activating it.

Amidst a brilliant glow, the array disk released a wave that connected with the mountain.

In a moment, the mountain range responded, and a portal appeared.

Lin Ye stepped into it.

Amidst a distortion, the scenery before him changed dramatically.

This was a plain covered in lava, a place that should have been devoid of life, yet it was filled with a massive blood-red plant that looked like a vine, coiling and growing upwards.

They rooted in the lava, frantically absorbing its energy.

Not only that, the demonic energy in the air, far exceeding the concentration outside, was also absorbed by them, nourishing their massive bodies.

“I can’t believe that after so long, they’ve already grown to their limit?”

“This is?”

“A high-yield blood essence plant researched by the Great Wizard, the Goldglaze Vine. Although they are as stupid as pigs and dogs and cannot become gods, they have broken through the physical body limit and possess giant beast genes. Under this gene, they can theoretically grow to a massive hundred thousand meters and have no lifespan limit; they are immortal.”

Lin Ye looked around, and there were many that had reached a hundred thousand meters.

“Generally speaking, growing to over ten thousand meters is the best time for harvesting. The first ten thousand meters can grow in less than a year, but after that, the growth slows down.”

Lin Ye looked at the Goldglaze Vine, feeling a bit troubled.

“How did the Great Wizard collect these? Don’t tell me he did it by hand, one by one.”

If he really did it by hand, one by one, it would waste a lot of time.

“Hmph, you underestimate the Wizard’s methods, but after a long time, the original methods have basically vanished. The materials I told you to buy are for rebuilding the order here and making the farm operate automatically.”

Hu had purchased many materials before coming.

But according to him, these materials could only establish one automatic collection point. They would harvest a batch first, sell it, and then establish other collection points.

A puppet was thrown out by Hu.

His spirit body could not leave the inheritance space, so he could only rely on the puppet.

Circling a Goldglaze Vine, Hu began to establish an automatic recycling array.

Naturally, it wasn’t a low-level method like cutting, but rather using an array to condense the blood essence within, turning it into an amber-colored potion.

Lin Ye held the freshly produced blood essence potion, feeling very emotional.

He had originally thought that he would be the farm owner this time, even without the black slaves, toiling everywhere.

He never expected it to be so simple and laid-back.

The Wizard profession was too versatile; depending on the direction of research, one could have different abilities.

If you wanted to acquire abilities in other directions, you could also start researching from scratch.

It was no wonder that the Wizard World was so powerful.