Free Web NovelChapter 34: Chapter 34: The Countermeasure
After selecting the Magic Plant, Andre took a deep breath. ’Getting my hands on that plant won’t be easy.’
That Magic Plant was a Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree. In terms of value, it couldn’t necessarily be bought even for hundreds of thousands of Medium Magic Stones. This was because its fruit, the Dragon Transformation Fruit, could increase the Bloodline concentration within a Mixed-blood Dragon Beast.
A single Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree, after bearing fruit twice, could elevate a Mixed-blood Dragon Beast into a Pure-blooded Giant Dragon.
Although it would only be an ordinary Giant Dragon, the value of a Giant Dragon versus a Mixed-blood Dragon Beast was like the difference between heaven and earth—it simply couldn’t be measured in Magic Stones.
The lifespan of a Mixed-blood Dragon Beast was typically 200 to 300 years, while a Pure-blooded Giant Dragon, even the most common kind, lived for over 1,000 years.
Not to mention, a Pure-blooded Giant Dragon’s strength would continuously increase with its age.
An elderly Pure-blooded Giant Dragon, even the most common kind, could possess strength comparable to a Level 2 Wizard.
One could say that a single Pure-blooded Giant Dragon could guarantee the prosperity of a Witchcraft Clan for a thousand years.
The Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree he had seen was something the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe had spent over 2,600 years cultivating.
Each generation of Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts, upon reaching the end of their lives, would use their own Bloodline to irrigate it, allowing the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree to grow little by little.
It was safe to say this Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree was the very lifeblood of this Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe. Even if he were to ask for it, he would never get his hands on it.
If his ancestor were to appear, this Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe might have willingly offered the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree to him.
Under the radiance of Divine Power, the Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts could still increase their Bloodline concentration and transform into Pure-blooded Giant Dragons.
But his ancestor had fallen 3,000 years ago, making this Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree the last hope for the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe.
The first time he had approached it, he hadn’t even had a chance to touch it before the current generation’s Hybrid Dragon Beast King shooed him aside.
It had physically pushed him away, a reaction that showed just how highly the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe valued the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree.
Trying to snatch the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree from under the watch of more than a dozen Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts was completely unthinkable.
’If force won’t work, I’ll have to use a softer approach.’
After a moment of thought, a plan formed in Andre’s mind.
’Selena and the others are looking for the most precious treasure in the Secret Realm, so I’ll just "find" it for them. As for whether they can actually get the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree from over a dozen Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts, what does that have to do with me?’
’As for the Golden Light, that’s even easier. A simple Light Technique or a Radiance Scroll will do the trick.’
Having settled on his plan, Andre ran toward the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe.
At first, Andre’s movements didn’t attract the attention of Selena and her group. But when they heard his footsteps, they all turned to look at him.
Seeing Andre accelerating into a run, his body shimmering with the faint green light of the Gentle Wind Technique, they thought for a moment and then gave chase.
Just as they were following Andre toward the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe, a flash of Golden Light flickered into existence ahead of him and then vanished.
Seeing the Golden Light appear, the eyes of Selena and the others who were lagging behind grew feverish. They immediately picked up their pace, relentlessly chasing after Andre.
"Andre found the treasure!"
Selena and her group strained with all their might to catch up to Andre, but due to their difference in Speed, they could only fall further behind.
"Damn it! The item my ancestor gave me needs to be recharged!"
Jesse stuck close behind Selena and pulled an artifact from his Storage Ring that an elder had given him. He felt helpless looking at the dim object.
When the Golden Light had appeared just now, he hadn’t thought twice and had used up all three of its charges.
Now, to reactivate the artifact in his hand, he needed to charge it with Magic Stones.
But he had basically used up all his Magic Stones during their earlier exploration, which meant Jesse would have to use his own Magic Power to charge the artifact. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
But in the current situation, Jesse didn’t dare stop, afraid the Golden Light would vanish before his eyes. All he could do was desperately follow behind Selena and Andre.
Bringing up the rear were Rite and Ferguson, who had fallen to the very back because of their injuries.
But even so, the two of them were gritting their teeth and desperately chasing after Andre and the others.
After running for a few minutes, Andre led Selena and the others to the location of the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe.
Seeing Andre arrive, the Hybrid Dragon Beast King quickly stood up, blocking the path to the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree.
This very action ended up helping Andre.
Andre tossed a Radiance Scroll underneath the Hybrid Dragon Beast King’s belly.
Instantly, a Golden Light flared up in front of the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree.
A few seconds later, Selena also caught up. She stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on the still-lingering Golden Light and the Hybrid Dragon Beast King.
When the Hybrid Dragon Beast King saw that others had arrived besides Andre, it let out a roar.
Soon after, loud noises echoed from the nearby jungle, and one by one, Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts emerged from the trees, their gazes fixed on Selena.
"This is where the Golden Light appeared? The location is way off!"
In less than a minute, Jesse also ran over. Seeing Andre and Selena stopped, he started to complain.
"We’re still in the center of the Secret Realm. Although there’s a deviation from our estimated position, overall, it’s still correct."
Selena stared intently at the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe before them.
’The tribe of Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts before us is shielding something behind them. It seems the thing behind the Dragon Beasts is the most precious treasure in the Secret Realm.’
"What could it be that would make these Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts guard it so fiercely?"
Jesse wondered aloud, catching his breath. He looked at the scene before him and began to analyze the situation.
"It must be related to something that can enhance their Bloodline."
Selena looked at the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree, which the Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts were blocking completely, and several possibilities came to her mind.
And all of these possibilities were related to the Bloodline of the Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts.
"HUFF, HUFF... you guys could’ve waited for me!"
Just then, Rite and Ferguson also ran up. Seeing that Selena had stopped, they complained breathlessly.
But when they saw the dozen or so Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts before them, they too froze, terror filling their faces.
A single one of those Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts could kill all five of them and leave them trapped in this Secret Realm forever.
Now, with over a dozen of them here... ’We’re done for!’
"So, what now?" Andre asked, turning to Selena.
Among the six of them who had entered the Secret Realm, Selena had the most life-saving items.
"What am I supposed to do?" Selena retorted, nearly rolling her eyes. "I may have items that can kill a few Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts, but with so many of them, I’d probably be trampled to death before I even get a chance to use them."
