Chapter 122: 121 Symbiosis

Symbiosis

It’s clear that before acknowledging the master, the Little Cultivator did not gain experience from slaying the Level 90 Fierce Beast. What a pity, who knows how much experience was wasted.

It’s heartbreaking.

But heartache is of no use.

Immediately, he withdrew his gaze and transferred fifty thousand experience to the other side.

The Little Cultivator was stunned, with a shocked and unbelieving expression.

However, he quickly reacted, immediately cupped his fists towards the Small Knife and said, “Thank you Daoist Lord, truly an incredible method.”

This is how Daoist Soldiers refer to their recognized master, as seen in ancient books.

“No need to be polite, we’re one of us.” Looking at the Little Cultivator, his level unexpectedly swiftly recovered to Level 80.

“Too lacking in experience.” Originally planning to return for a rest after a perilous night, Small Knife immediately gave up.

Earning experience is the right path.

The Game Cabin is different from the Game Helmet; you can stay online indefinitely as long as there’s enough Nutrient Liquid.

He immediately left a message for others through the studio (team) system.

Thus, the entire courtyard mobilized and moved forward again.

They specifically chose flat terrain.

After giving some instructions, Small Knife went inside to condense Innate Life Essence Blood.

From the conversation with the Little Cultivator, his future path became clearer.

Unfortunately, when asked about his name or similar information, the Little Cultivator apologetically avoided the subject, saying he had severed ties with the past and did not wish to mention it again.

When Small Knife emerged, more than half a day had passed.

Perhaps due to last night’s battle, there were no large groups of Wilderness Wolves in sight, and any that appeared quickly fled with their tails between their legs.

A bit too clever, isn’t it!

This left Small Knife somewhat helpless, and after a moment’s thought, he directly put away the Witch Residence.

Small Knife and the Veteran rode the Black King and another King Dog.

As for the Little Cultivator, he didn’t come out, reportedly afraid of sunlight, preferring to reduce activity to conserve energy.

Currently, he is just a wisp of a Residual Soul without the appropriate Cultivation Technique to practice, only growing weaker over time.

Gazing at the Veteran, Small Knife hesitated slightly before setting up the Totem Pole.

Then rested on it and logged off.

Upon opening his eyes, he found himself lying inside the Game Cabin, able to see the diligent Big Soldier guarding outside.

Beside him was Mountain Dog Ah Shan.

Taking out the Witch Residence, he quickly sensed it, and the contract connection with the Little Cultivator remained, allowing him to control his life and death.

This allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.

Even so, he immediately put the Witch Residence into his Personal Space, having long tested that it could be stored longer in there.

Patting Mountain Dog Ah Shan’s head, he handed over a Demon Crystal (incomplete).

Guided by primal instincts, Ah Shan swallowed it whole.

“You can do it,” Small Knife patted its head.

Afterward, Small Knife filled his Personal Space with a variety of Iron Ingots, Iron Blocks, and other purchased items.

Once finished, planning to enter the game, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind: could the Big Soldier use the Game Helmet? Perhaps he should try it out when he had free time.

Forget it, might as well not wait for later.

The thought made him itch.

This time, when Er Gouzi returned, he brought a new helmet among the supplies.

He had Big Soldier put it on and enter the game immediately.

Sure enough, it didn’t work!

Then let Ah Shan have a try.

Also no success!

Oh well, as expected.

Then he logged in.

Getting enough experience quickly became Small Knife’s priority goal.

In the game, Small Knife opened his eyes, naturally sitting by the Totem Pole, with the vigilant Veteran nearby.

He scanned the map.

Might as well explore it thoroughly.

The two of them rode the King Dogs, heading off, deliberately choosing areas on the map that hadn’t been revealed yet.

As time marched on, the terrain started to undulate.

Before nightfall, they finally discovered a herd of two or three hundred cattle, led by a Mid-Level Fierce Beast, with a few low-level ones.

He released the Witch Residence, startling them. Just as the cattle seemed ready to leave, a gunshot rang out.

The lead Mid-Level Fierce Beast was immediately hit.

Small Knife provoked them with a waving hand.

Soon, following the lead of the Mid-Level Fierce Beast, they charged towards Small Knife.

Small Knife didn’t hesitate to enter the Witch Residence.

Before night fully settled, the battle concluded. Though not completely wiped out, nearly eighty percent were eliminated, yielding almost thirty thousand more experience.

Others, as well as dogs, chickens, ducks, and geese, took charge of the battlefield cleanup; even the big rooster seemed less annoying.

Meanwhile, Small Knife engaged in conversation with the Little Cultivator.

At the same time, he deposited a large amount of metal into storage, causing the Little Cultivator to suppress drool with difficulty.

Through chatting, Small Knife discovered that unless this fellow merges with other Residual Souls and his strength reaches a certain level, he cannot use Cultivator methods, as forcibly using them is not worth the loss.

However, Small Knife also learned that he excels at Talisman Drawing and can refine artifacts, having made his own Lifebound Treasure.

Due to the Water Spirit Root, he used to plant Spirit Plants for income while in the Outer Sect.

Thus, Small Knife gained more Skills from him, including Talisman Drawing Skill and Little Spirit Rain Skill.

When inquiring about critical Cultivation Techniques, the Little Cultivator assured him it was no problem and even released them as tasks.

The task the Little Cultivator cared most about was retrieving his other Residual Souls.

Small Knife even presented the Token of Yin Du Merchant and Jue Wuguang’s friendship, making the Little Cultivator exceedingly happy.

However, contact required Small Knife to reach Level 80.

Contacting the Yin Du Merchant was also a task released by the Little Cultivator.

Everything was completed in the form of tasks.

After chatting for a while, Small Knife went back to condensing Life Essence Blood.

The Little Cultivator, provided with pen and paper by Small Knife, started recording Cultivation Techniques.

The Little Cultivator is proficient in the Metal and Water elements but also knows general Five Elements Spirit Formulas, which any possessing a Five Elements Spirit Root can practice.

When Small Knife emerged, it was already daylight outside.

Oh, the Bloodthirsty Vine hasn’t eaten, how curious?

And it seems somewhat different.

Oh, there seem to be more patterns on the surface?

This fellow is perpetually insatiable, constantly eating whenever food is available.

With a hunch, he checked and laughed, discovering it had reached Level 80.

With Level 90 Fierce Beast Meat, leveling up was rapid, but advancing beyond Level 80 holds little promise, as conventional breakthrough methods are mostly ineffective.

At Level 80, a new skill was gained, surprisingly being Symbiosis.

Oh, this skill is interesting!

Symbiosis: Forms a symbiotic relationship with other plants, mutually aiding each other, sharing life, and transferring experience and nutrients with each other. To a certain extent, one can rely on the help of a symbiotic partner to break through bottlenecks.

Tip: The Bloodthirsty Vine instinctively seeks breakthrough; absorbing the essence of Level 90 Fierce Beast’s flesh and blood, it eventually gained a glimmer of hope. However, the breakthrough is over ten times more difficult than under normal circumstances.

Small Knife looked toward the Human Head Willow.

This thing, planted on the Fierce Beast’s head, had all the Fierce Beast Essence Blood poured onto it, yet didn’t give any face, not even sprouting.

Human Head Willow Seed: Planted. (21% sprouted)