Chapter 28

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Relying on the strategy with the little Zen tree luring the enemy, the Scarecrow binding and thus controlling the targets from the side, and Li Pu as the main force, the three fought for nearly three hours just like that.

To be more precise, Li Pu fought for nearly three hours.

After all, the little Zen tree and the Scarecrow only used their skills intermittently, so their mana consumption was not that great.

Li Pu rested a few times during the process. Even with the golden powder from the little Zen tree, he was on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. After all, he was not made of steel.

But no matter what the process was, he had finally completed his goal.

“Hu… let me take a look,” As the Red-headed Mushroom in front of him fell and shattered, Li Pu let out a long breath.

Now, there were large and small mushroom fragments scattered outside the valley entrance. Those that met the relevant specifications had been piled up into a small hill in one place.

Before this last Red-headed Mushroom, he had already collected 99 effective fragments out of the hundred he needed.

Thus, Li Pu knew that this one would definitely make up the numbers.

“Although it’s very stingy, it’s enough,” After picking and choosing, he carried the only effective large mushroom fragment and walked towards the pile of fragments.

“Come, come over here,” At the same time, he waved his hand to signal the Scarecrow to come closer.

His Summoner’s talent required his summoned beast to be closer to him when using. If the Scarecrow was too far away, it would not be effective.

[Cao!] With the experience of learning Bind, the Scarecrow knew that its Summoner was probably going to use that magical method again.

This time, what kind of strange skills would it obtain?

It jogged over with curiosity and excitement.

Li Pu, on the other hand, had one hand on the pile of mushroom-related items and the other hand filled with crystal coins he had just taken out.

After a burst of light, both items disappeared.

At the same time, the Scarecrow suddenly felt a mysterious power appear in its body out of thin air. The power enveloped it in an instant, causing every inch of its body to feel warm and comfortable.

Other than feeling comfortable, it also gave it violent strength.

[Ohohoh cao!] The Scarecrow’s two black eyes burst out with light.

It felt different from before!

[Su, su, su!] The little Zen tree also became excited when it saw the Scarecrow’s appearance.

Although it called the Scarecrow its “big brother”, its level was actually much higher than the latter. According to its past experience, this was probably a sign that the other party was about to level up.

Li Pu, who had finished his operation, quickly opened the Scarecrow’s interface.

[Scarecrow: Level 1→4, Wind Listener]

[Strength: 12→22, F]

[Attribute: 10 Wood]

[Ability: Gratitude]

[Skills: Level 1 Snail Grass, level 1 Bind]

[Inscription Tool: Wisdom Root]

“As expected, the sacrifice doesn’t need to be digested at all!” Li Pu was overjoyed to see the Scarecrow’s combat strength increase immediately, and it was even a leap in level.

The current situation showed that the Scarecrow could totally skip the process of absorption, digestion, and growth with him around.

As long as he used “skill sacrifice”, what had to be done in three steps could be achieved in one step!

In this case, the speed at which he could train his summoned beast would be many times faster than others!

“This is great,” Moreover, due to the increase in the Scarecrow’s combat power, he felt that his physical fitness had also improved a little.

If he had this kind of strength just now, he might have been able to crush a Red-headed Mushroom with a few punches.

[Cao, cao! Cao, cao, cao!]

The Scarecrow stated its need for rest.

Even though it did not need to digest the power, this one-step cultivation method had a small side effect. The Scarecrow was obviously not used to the sudden increase in its combat strength, and its whole body suddenly became fatigued.

Similar to the upgrade of the little Zen tree yesterday, it needed a way to resist the contrasting feelings. Therefore, it dragged its exhausted body and quickly dug a hole in the soil.

Following this, it lay down and asked Li Pu and the little Zen tree to cover it in soil, leaving only its head outside.

“Are you alright?” Li Pu couldn’t understand the Scarecrow’s way of resting. Perhaps it had something to do with it being a grass-type magical beast. The only thing he could do was to take out a bottle of Coke and put it next to the Scarecrow’s mouth.

[Glug glug, cao! Burp!]

The Scarecrow indicated that there was no need for worry and that it was fine. It took a few gulps of Coke and burped. Its expression seemed to be enjoying it.

“How long do you have to lie like this?” Li Pu looked at the Scarecrow and reached into his pocket. He wanted to take out his phone to check the time, but he remembered that he didn’t have a phone. He estimated that it was at least nine O ‘clock at night.

“I can only wait then,” He couldn’t do anything about it, so he went to a big tree and sat down.

Anyway, he was very tired too, so it was good to rest for a while.

When the little Zen tree saw him like this, it sprinkled some more golden powder on him before running to stand guard between the Scarecrow and Li Pu.

The golden powder could only recover the body’s fatigue but was useless for mental fatigue.

After farming Red-headed Mushrooms for so long, Li Pu felt sleepy the moment he sat down. Taking into account the presence of the Scarecrow and the little Zen tree, he closed his eyes in peace and decided to have a little nap.

However, his previous experience in surviving in the wild made him still maintain a minimum level of vigilance. Even with his eyes closed, he did not fall into a deep sleep.

As long as there was the slightest movement nearby, he would wake up immediately. God knows how long he slept like this, but a subtle, strange cry suddenly entered his ears.

[Hiss… Hiss…]

[Cao!]

[Su, su, su!]

[Beep, beep, cao!]

What followed was the urgent cries of the Scarecrow and the little Treant.

The Scarecrow even imitated the sound of an alarm. God knows where it had learned that from.

“!” In just an instant, Li Pu woke up.

“What the hell is this!” The moment he opened his eyes, he almost broke out in a cold sweat.

Thanks to the glowing silver powder scattered by the little Zen tree, he could see his surroundings clearly.

Just 20 meters away from him was a giant lizard as big as a rhinoceros, staring at him while flicking its tongue.

The huge body of the magical beast made Li Pu come to his senses immediately.

It was a magical beast and not an ordinary one at that.

Other than the difference in size, the biggest difference between this magical beast and an ordinary lizard was that it had eight legs, and on its back were many small hard mushrooms.

If someone with Trypophobia saw this beast, they definitely wouldn’t be able to stand it.

[Su, su, su! Su, su, su, su, su!] The little Zen tree was calling out urgently, trying to say something.

[Cao!] The Scarecrow that was buried in the ground quickly translated the message to Li Pu.

This huge lizard was the king at the top of the food chain in the valley, and it fed on all the mushroom-type magical beasts in the valley. Usually, it would only hunt for food in the valley and rarely left.

“So it’s targeting me now?” He looked at the posture of the Mushroom-eating Lizard, and it was obvious that it was coming for him.

Could it be that his body was stained with too much of the Red-headed Mushroom’s smell that it mistook him for a mushroom?

Li Pu’s expression turned serious at this thought.

It was obvious that this magical beast was not on the same level as the Red-headed Mushroom.