Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 71

The other team members thought for a moment and realized it made sense.

Their team leader was a peak Foundation Establishment expert, and the deputy leader was at the late Foundation Establishment stage. The rest were also Foundation Establishment cultivators, making them one of the most elite squads among the scattered cultivator teams.

Even if large factions sent people, their strength might not surpass theirs.

“Then let’s be cautious, not too greedy, gather some intelligence, and then withdraw,” Qin Lang said decisively.

Since he said so, the others naturally had no objections.

Immediately, the Scythe Squad continued forward, deciding to follow the Sui River into the Misty Forbidden Zone.

“Haha, this river makes things easier for us.”

“By following this river, we don’t even need to worry about finding our way.”

“The biggest challenge of the Misty Forbidden Zone is getting lost, but now, with this river, that problem doesn’t exist.”

The team members couldn’t help but laugh.

Six miles was not far, and before long, the group officially stepped into the Misty Forbidden Zone. Following the Sui River did make their journey much easier.

Buzz!

They didn’t notice that not far from them, a purple-gold mosquito was buzzing around.

While the Sui River helped them navigate, it didn’t improve their visibility. They were unaware that the river was created by Su Mu, whose purpose was to make it easier for creatures from the outside world to enter the Misty Forbidden Zone. The more creatures that entered, the better Su Mu could hunt.

Recently, Su Mu noticed that the number of creatures in the Misty Forbidden Zone had been increasing rapidly. Every day, new creatures entered along the Sui River—some aquatic creatures crossed the mist boundary from the Wu River into the Sui River, while land and airborne creatures migrated along the riverbank into the Misty Forbidden Zone.

Over the past year, as the strength of all living beings increased, so did their demand for resources. In many places, resources were heavily plundered. In contrast, the Misty Forbidden Zone, shrouded in mist, preserved its internal resources relatively well.

When these incoming creatures discovered this, the Misty Forbidden Zone became incredibly attractive to them. Su Mu carefully managed the ecosystem within the zone, preventing the new arrivals from overconsuming resources. When the number of creatures became too high, threatening the ecological balance, he would harvest them.

In this way, the Misty Forbidden Zone maintained a healthy cycle.

Meanwhile, the Scythe Squad indeed proved to be formidable. With the Sui River guiding them, their efficiency was high, and along the way, they even hunted several demonic beasts.

Before they knew it, they had ventured into the inner area of the Misty Forbidden Zone.

As the Misty Forbidden Zone expanded to a radius of sixty miles, the inner and outer areas were also redefined. The outer area now extended from sixty to forty miles, the inner area from forty to twenty miles, and the core area was within twenty miles.

“Why do I feel like the mist in the Misty Forbidden Zone covers a broader range than what the information from Green Hills Mansion suggests?” the red-clad woman frowned.

“It does seem that way,” Qin Lang’s eyes flashed. “Green Hills Mansion’s information said that the Misty Forbidden Zone is divided into outer and inner areas. The outer area is from forty-five to thirty miles, and the inner area is within thirty miles. Once you enter the inner area, you’ll encounter Misty Skeletons. We’ve already gone more than twenty miles into the mist, yet we haven’t seen any Misty Skeletons.”

“Captain, look ahead,” one of the team members suddenly said.

The others turned their gaze forward, and they couldn’t help but narrow their eyes.

“Someone?”

They were astonished.

A figure appeared in their line of sight. Although the mist obscured the person’s face, they could tell that the figure had a graceful posture. Judging by the silhouette, the figure was not only human but also a woman.

As the woman slowly approached the Scythe Squad, her features gradually became clear.

Hiss.

Several team members couldn’t help but suck in a breath, and some even quietly swallowed.

The woman before them had delicate, doll-like features, as if she were the most exquisite creation of a master sculptor. She was dressed in green, with green hair and emerald-colored pupils. She was an exotic beauty they had never seen before. She seemed like a spirit born from the forest, an ethereal being not of this world.

Even Qin Lang, known for his unwavering will, found his breath quickening. He had to admit that this woman possessed a deadly allure for men. If she tried to seduce him, he feared he might not be able to resist.

Humph!

The red-clad woman snorted coldly, her gaze towards the woman filled with fire. Despite the other’s celestial beauty, like an untouchable forest spirit, she found her utterly detestable.

The cold snort snapped the others back to reality, and they all looked somewhat embarrassed.

“What a vixen,” the red-clad woman spat. “You should all be careful. A lone woman in these deep mountains is highly suspicious.”

“Hahaha, Xu Muyu, you’re overthinking this,” the burly male team member laughed. “Sure, this lady has a unique exotic charm, but she exudes spiritual energy, indicating she cultivates human techniques.”

“Exactly.”

“If she were a demon, she would emit demonic energy, not spiritual energy.”

“Xu Muyu, don’t be so jealous.”

The others chuckled as well.

“You all…”

Xu Muyu grew even more annoyed. “I think you’ve all been bewitched by this vixen.”

“Hey, Muyu, relax. We know who our own are and who are outsiders,” the burly man said, his gaze towards the green-haired woman growing more heated.

Seeing his expression, Xu Muyu frowned deeply, her face showing disgust.

She knew her team members well enough. Desire often amplified with increased strength. The burly man had always been lustful, and as his power grew, so did his cravings. After each mission, he sought out women to indulge in. Sometimes, during missions, if he encountered beautiful women with no background, he wouldn’t hesitate to take advantage of them.

While the other team members weren’t as depraved, they weren’t much better. They often joined the burly man in his exploits.

For a moment, Xu Muyu felt less hostility towards the woman. It was clear that with her otherworldly beauty, yet being alone, she stood little chance against her wolfish companions.

As Xu Muyu frowned, the burly man began to approach the green-haired woman.

“Wait,” Qin Lang, who rarely intervened in the burly man’s behavior, unexpectedly spoke up this time. “Shen Ye, this young lady might have gotten separated from her team. Let me speak with her.”