Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 44

“Divine Tree Master, this is a Purple-Gold Mosquito,” Su Yao said with a serious expression. “Not long ago, Green Hills Mansion obtained a drop of blood said to belong to the ancient insect, the Purple-Gold Mosquito Emperor. They conducted experiments with this blood, resulting in the death of billions of mosquitoes.

In the end, this one Purple-Gold Mosquito came closest to success. But even though it was successfully modified, it was on the brink of death, and human methods couldn’t save it. For humans, it was considered a lost cause, so I asked my master at Green Hills Mansion if I could study it, and she agreed.

I wanted it because I believe that while humans may not be able to revive it, you, Divine Tree Master, certainly can. If you can bring it back to life, I believe it will not disappoint you.”

Su Mu’s interest was piqued as he examined the Purple-Gold Mosquito.

He immediately accessed the panel to check its information.

[Species: Purple-Gold Mosquito]
[Length: 8 millimeters]
[Lifespan: 300 years]
[Grade: Second-Tier, Low Grade]
[Abilities: Bloodthirsty Power, Metal-Splitting Power]

The Bloodthirsty Power was not particularly useful to Su Mu, but the Metal-Splitting Power was extremely valuable. With this ability, the lethality of Su Mu’s roots and branches would become much greater.

Moreover, this Purple-Gold Mosquito was the smallest of all Su Mu’s spiritual pets. It was less than an inch long, only eight millimeters in size, about the same as a grain of rice.

Su Mu didn’t hesitate to condense a drop of Life Essence and infuse it into the Purple-Gold Mosquito.

The mosquito’s life force quickly improved, but its injuries were so severe that even a drop of Life Essence wasn’t enough to completely pull it back from the brink of death.

It was no wonder humans couldn’t save it.

Su Mu decided to infuse a second drop of Life Essence. This time, the Purple-Gold Mosquito’s life force stabilized.

After about ten breaths, the mosquito twitched slightly, then spread its wings and took to the air.

Despite its minuscule size, a terrifying aura, akin to that of a great demon, emanated from it.

Although it was classified as Second-Tier, Low Grade, Su Mu estimated that its actual strength was comparable to a Second-Tier, Mid Grade beast.

The mosquito then turned its gaze to Su Mu. Its nature was inherently fierce, but now it looked at Su Mu with warmth and dependence, clearly understanding that he had saved its life. Additionally, all beasts infused with Su Mu’s Life Essence naturally developed an affinity for him.

Buzzing happily, the Purple-Gold Mosquito darted through the forest at an incredible speed.

Where an ordinary mosquito could fly about one and a half feet per breath, the Purple-Gold Mosquito could cover thirty feet in the same time. While an ordinary mosquito might travel ten miles in an hour, the Purple-Gold Mosquito could cover two hundred miles.

Furthermore, due to its tiny size, it was nearly invisible when moving at high speed. It was practically born to be an elite assassin.

Meanwhile, on the edge of the Ancient Wilderness Mountains, a fifty-person team from Nanjing City had arrived.

“The Ancient Wilderness Mountains are becoming increasingly strange, with the outskirts now shrouded in white mist,” someone remarked.

“According to Wen Yuchao’s report, the outer areas were mist-free. What’s going on now?” another person asked, frowning.

“This is to be expected. As time passes, all forbidden zones change to some extent,” the team leader explained. “The higher-ups want to tighten control over these zones to prevent any surprises. Our mission is to thoroughly investigate the Misty Territory. We don’t need to destroy it, but we must confirm it poses no significant threat to our people.”

“Understood,” the soldiers replied solemnly.

In the Misty Territory, Su Mu sensed their approach.

“Divine Tree Master, has the human investigation team entered the Misty Territory?” Su Yao asked.

“Yes,” Su Mu’s branches swayed, as if nodding.

In his mind, Su Mu had already divided the Misty Territory into different zones.

The area from forty-five to thirty miles was an “outer zone,” open to exploration by outsiders.

The area from thirty to ten miles was the “inner zone.” Entering this area would trigger his hostility, though he might not necessarily attack, depending on the situation.

The area within ten miles was the “core zone.” Anyone entering the core zone, unless they could be converted into believers, would be killed without mercy.

The Nanjing City team, though formidable, was gradually nearing the inner zone.

“Divine Tree Master, should I deal with them?” Su Yao offered.

Su Mu responded calmly, “You are now a key figure among humans. You must avoid any actions that could expose your connection to the Misty Territory. Even the slightest risk is unacceptable. Besides, I have other candidates for this task.”

As he spoke, Su Mu sent a mental command to Lin Che.

He had kept Lin Che and Huang Shuling around not just to copy their abilities, but to make sure they would serve a purpose.

Receiving Su Mu’s command, Lin Che quickly emerged from the underground kingdom.

“Divine Tree Master,” Lin Che said, bowing.

“Lin Che, what do you think of the Misty Territory?” Su Mu asked.

Lin Che’s expression was filled with fervor. “Divine Tree Master, I believe the Misty Territory is the most precious cultivation sanctuary in the world.”

His words weren’t mere flattery. He knew that a single spiritual mine in an ancient cave could ignite conflicts among hundreds of factions. The value of the Earth Spirit Stalactite Cavern alone rivaled that of a spiritual mine. The Misty Territory, however, possessed an entire Earth Spirit Stalactite Cavern.

Moreover, the Misty Territory was the domain of the Divine Tree. Those recognized by the Divine Tree could cultivate here in absolute safety—a rarity in this world.

Lin Che had no regrets about entering the Misty Territory. Without that ordeal, he would never have encountered the Divine Tree.

“And if the Misty Territory were threatened?” Su Mu inquired.

Lin Che’s expression turned serious. “Though I know my abilities are limited, I would do everything in my power to protect the Misty Territory.”

“Are you certain?” Su Mu pressed.

“Divine Tree Master, I speak from the heart,” Lin Che affirmed.

“And if the threat to the Misty Territory came from humans, what then?” Su Mu asked, testing Lin Che’s resolve.

Lin Che hesitated for a moment, but quickly regained his composure. “Even if the threat comes from humans, if they dare to offend the Misty Territory, I will eliminate them for you, Divine Tree Master.”

After all, the Great Xia Empire had a population of over ten billion. Lin Che was just one among many, insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But within the Misty Territory, he felt he had a purpose.

For instance, now he had been entrusted with a mission by the Divine Tree Master—an honor equivalent to receiving orders from the emperor himself. In the Great Xia Empire, the emperor wouldn’t even know who Lin Che was.