webnovelfull Chapter 89 Departure
Chapter 89 Departure
Lezhi glanced at Lei Xiu with some confusion, waiting for Lei Xiu's explanation.
"This flower does not have a fixed growing environment and appears completely randomly. It has a positive effect on all creatures in Jormungand. If you can obtain such a flower and keep it by your side, whether it is a plant or an animal, including the tree spirits, your body and mind will be slowly nourished and you will be able to maintain a good physical condition."
"However, no one has ever been able to grow this flower successfully, so in the past, if people found it, they would take it immediately. It can not only improve one's physical condition, but also make the flow of energy much smoother."
Hearing Lei Xiu say this, Le Zhi suddenly felt a sense of urgency. The crystal flower that Mao Qiu brought back had been uprooted, but the roots still looked relatively intact.
"Oh, why didn't you say so sooner? Hurry up!" Ignoring her admiration for the beauty of the crystal flower, Lezhi quickly picked up the plant, still covered in soil, with both hands and ran to the planting area.
After choosing a suitable location, Lezhi instructed Leixiu to make openings in the earth vines, and then, with Leixiu's assistance, planted the crystal flower.
Lezhi channeled some energy into the crystal flower, and in a daze, she seemed to sense the crystal flower's faint emotions. "Alright, now it's up to you."
Seeing that Crystal Flower seemed to have regained some of its energy, Lezhi reluctantly followed Lei Xiu back to the terrace. The fluffy ball had already transformed back into its round, plump form that Lezhi could easily hold in one hand. Upon seeing Lezhi, the fluffy ball spread its wings and rushed into Lezhi's arms, nestling comfortably inside.
"So, Maoqiu went out of her way to find the crystal flower for me because she was worried about my health." Gently stroking Maoqiu's fur, Lezhi's tone was incredibly soft.
"Hmm, it should have noticed that something is wrong with your physical condition." Although the tree spirits have the sap of the mother tree to protect them from serious illnesses and disasters, the sap of the mother tree is limited, so most of them can get through minor illnesses and disasters as long as they are not too serious.
That's why the Crystal Flower came into being. This substance can relieve people from a sub-healthy state and is the best substitute for those who cannot obtain the sap of the Divine Mother Tree but whose bodies are truly unwell. In fact, when Lei Xiu's Shadow Disease was at its most severe, he also took the Crystal Flower, which did indeed protect him from the shadows for a short period of time.
However, this thing is rare and difficult to grow, so everyone can only treat it as a disposable item. But after personally helping Lezhi plant the crystal flower, Lei Xiu no longer thought that way. Thinking of the unusually lush plants in his house, and the house vines that were noticeably taller than others, a glint flashed in Lei Xiu's eyes.
It's likely that the Lingyu Clan members have also noticed something amiss, but everyone has tacitly kept quiet. There are too many unknowns surrounding Lezhi, and no one can draw any conclusions right now. Rather than troubling Lezhi by speaking out, it's better to observe him for now. Perhaps, in time, the truth will naturally emerge.
Looking at Lezhi being affectionate with the fur ball, Lei Xiu's gaze softened. No matter what, as long as Lezhi was alright, he would take care of the rest for her.
A week passed quickly, and after this period of rest, Lezhi's health had basically returned to normal. So, after discussing it with Lechu and Leixiu, they decided to set off as planned. After all, Lezhi had been looking forward to this trip for a long time, and they couldn't bear to disappoint him.
"Lezhi, here, this is the last batch." Leshan placed the wicker basket full of supplies in front of Maoqiu and gestured.
Lei Xiu, who was waiting nearby, took the initiative to step forward and start securing the supplies to the fur ball. Le Zhi nodded in response, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, we'll take good care of the supplies here."
"I'm not worried about supplies. Your safety is the most important thing at any time, you know!" Le Shan earnestly reminded him, feeling immense pressure as the leader of the first team.
The most precious cub in the tribe was in his team. Even though he was so experienced on this path that he wouldn't make a mistake even with his eyes closed, he still couldn't help but worry.
"Don't worry, I'm here. You don't need to worry about Zhizhi." After securing the supplies, Lei Xiu jumped up and landed neatly. He clapped his hands and came behind Lezhi to assure Leshan.
With Lei Xiu around, Le Shan's pressure was indeed reduced. Looking at Lei Xiu, who was instinctively guarding Le Zhi like a protector, Le Shan nodded secretly, said nothing more, nodded in acknowledgment, and then turned to reorganize the team, preparing to set off.
Leyou, who had been excited for half a day, had calmed down considerably after repeated reminders from his clansmen. Although he was still excited, reason had prevailed.
After repeatedly checking the supplies in her space to make sure nothing was missing, Leyou came to Lezhi's side and said, "Lezhi, check this over again to make sure you didn't forget anything!"
"Don't worry, I've checked it several times already. Besides, even if I missed something, I can find a substitute. There's no need to be too anxious." Lezhi shook his head with a chuckle. Leyou's uneasy appearance reminded him of a joke he had seen in his previous life. He wondered who was more anxious, Leyou or that person who needed to practice a set of Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms before going out.
"Phew, this isn't my first time traveling so far, I'm a little excited!" Leyou gently patted Lezhi's shoulder as punishment for making fun of him, but only received a sharp sidelong glare from Maoqiu.
Seeing that Maoqiu's eyes were almost spitting fire, Leyou quickly raised his hands in surrender, "Sorry, sorry, I won't do it again next time."
Once he was sure the two-legged creature wouldn't suddenly attack Lezhi again, Maoqiu turned his gaze back. The square was now bustling with activity; people were there to see him off, to prepare supplies, and everyone was making preparations in an orderly fashion amidst the chaos.
What is a scene that is commonplace for people is a bit too noisy for Maoqiu, so Maoqiu is always on guard, which is manifested in its excessive protectiveness towards Lezhi.
Except for Lei Xiu, who didn't react when he approached Lezhi, anyone else who got close to Lezhi would be watched closely by the furball, which was always ready to protect Lezhi under its belly.
Noticing that Maoqiu was a little tense, Lezhi quickly came to Maoqiu's side and stood there. He buried half of his body in Maoqiu's chest fur and patted Maoqiu's chest to calm it down.
The furball is much calmer now. You have to remember that when it first returned to the tribe, the furball was in this state almost all the time, and it took a long time for it to relax. Now, facing so many people, the fact that the furball didn't immediately take Lezhi away, but instead stayed here quietly, already shows a lot of trust in the Lingyu tribe, so Lezhi didn't ask for anything more.
The team quickly got ready. Leshan took the lead, and everyone spread their wings and took off one by one according to the previously arranged formation. The furry ball, which had calmed down a lot, also spread one wing and leaned on the ground, waiting for Lezhi to possess it.
Waving goodbye to the tribespeople who came to see him off, Lezhi quickly climbed onto Maoqiu's back under Lei Xiu's watchful gaze and sat down in his familiar spot. The extra supplies on Maoqiu's back not only didn't hinder him, but their presence could also shield Lezhi from the wind if necessary, making good use of them.
Lei Xiu, who kept his merits hidden, was sure that Le Zhi was ready. He raised his hand and patted the cat's chest. Watching the cat flap its wings and slowly rise into the air, he quickly spread his wings and followed the cat into the air.