EBE Chapter 320 Even eating and taking
Chapter 320 Even eating and taking
After collecting a few branches with new shoots, Lezhi then tried to find the plant's rootstock. If the rootstock could be dug out intact, the chances of successful planting would greatly increase.
The vine that had been obediently hanging on the braid saw Lezhi digging and guessed its purpose. It enthusiastically pointed out the direction to Lezhi in its ear. As a plant, it was quite familiar with the growth trend of its kind, even if it had never seen it before.
With some skepticism, Lezhi followed the advice of the vine and dug in an inconspicuous spot. After digging away the soil, he soon saw dense white tendrils rooted in the ground, which were indeed the roots he had been searching for.
"Great job, you're amazing, vine!"
Having successfully helped Lezhi and received his praise, Chanchan Teng was even happier than if she had won a battle. She swayed happily on Lezhi's braids a few times before continuing to diligently adorn her hair, determined to carry out her disguise to the end.
The roots of the nameless plant were much larger than Lezhi had imagined. He finally understood what it meant to dig deeper and deeper. He had already dug a deep pit in this area, but the roots still hadn't reached the bottom. Lezhi felt his blood rush to his head.
With his patience wearing thin, Lezhi began to think about whether there was an easier way, such as taming the plant.
Lezhi had only heard about the course on taming plants from her friends; none of them had actually tried it. However, from a results-oriented perspective, it seemed feasible.
The entwined vines in his hand, the seeds Leyou gave him, and even the house vines that occupied half of the tribe's territory, were all plants that had been tamed and domesticated by the tribe.
If the tribesmen can do it, there's no reason why he can't. As for theoretical knowledge, the first tribesman to subdue the plant did so without any prior knowledge. So, doing it is more important than anything else.
At worst, you'll fail. When you learn it again, the impression will be even deeper.
"Zhizhi, are you still not done here?" Lei Xiu, who was on guard, did not forget to keep an eye on Lezhi. Seeing that Lezhi had been standing there motionless for a while, he immediately went up to ask if there was anything he could help with.
"Ah, no, the roots are too deep, it's too difficult to dig them out. I'm thinking of other ways."
"Other options?" It's just a simple choice: give up or continue. What other options are there?
"Ha, I'm going to..." Upon hearing Lezhi's plan, Lei Xiu was puzzled, shocked, and respectful.
"What's wrong? Why are you making that face? Do you think I'm daydreaming?" Lezhi winked, a little annoyed.
Sensing Lezhi's emotions, Lei Xiu immediately waved his hand, "No, how could that be? It's good to be willing to try. I believe that if Zhizhi were to take action, she could definitely do it." After all, Lezhi had already created too many impossibilities before. Lei Xiu felt that he had just used the way ordinary people think to compare Lezhi, which was somewhat subjective. Therefore, when he said that Lezhi could do it, he was sincere.
It was obvious at a glance that Lei Xiu wasn't flattering her, which is why Le Zhi softened her expression.
"Alright, I'm about to begin. If anything unusual happens, don't try to hold back. Just come and interrupt me." Le Zhi knew that once she got into her own world, she easily blocked out everything happening outside, so she specifically instructed Lei Xiudao.
Lei Xiu had no objection to this. "Okay, I understand. I will also take good care of the fluff ball and the chicks. Don't worry."
Looking at Lei Xiu, who was suddenly so obedient, Le Zhi had a sudden illusion that she had become a housewife who obediently sent her husband to work and stayed at home to take care of the children.
A chill ran down Lezhi's spine, and he shivered violently. What on earth was all this nonsense?
His boundless imagination... when will he ever learn to keep it under control? If the person in question accidentally finds out what he's thinking, Lei Xiu will probably hunt him down to the ends of the earth. Even the debt of saving his life won't erase his sins.
With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Lezhi watched Lei Xiu get up and walk towards the fur ball and the chicks. She made up her mind to completely banish all the random thoughts that had been swirling in her head, leaving not a trace behind.
"Get to work quickly, then hit the road..." he muttered to himself, afraid that words alone wouldn't be enough, so he reached out and patted his cheek twice.
The two-pronged approach yielded remarkable results. Lezhi finally focused all her attention on the plants in front of her.
Perhaps due to external pressure, or perhaps because Lezhi's forceful retraction of his attention was effective, he managed to connect with the plant in front of him almost effortlessly, relying solely on instinct without any theoretical knowledge.
Unlike the connection with the mother tree or the wind, Lezhi could clearly feel that he had the upper hand in this connection. It was as if the plant in front of him had to do as he wanted, without any room for resistance.
The nameless plant suddenly suffered an undeserved calamity. It had existed in the Endless Abyss for a long time, responsible for providing food for the insects and receiving their protection. Although its living environment was terrible, it was still carefree.
But today, it was discovered by Lezhi, who not only picked its fruit but also wanted to subdue it. The nameless plant was utterly devastated; what kind of robbery was this?
It had originally decided to fight back fiercely and teach Lezhi a lesson, to let him know that he also had a temper. But the moment Lezhi easily broke through the defense and transmitted energy in, the nameless plant immediately forgot what resistance was.
What is this? Why is this energy so alluring? Why does it feel so refreshing and fill my body with a desire to submit the moment I come into contact with it? Why... does it want to bow down and submit to this impudent outsider?
Lezhi had no idea that the first target he chose to subdue was a rare higher plant. This unknown plant had extraordinary abilities simply by being able to survive in the harsh environment of the Endless Abyss.
If any other tree spirit were to try and subdue it, they would likely suffer a great loss. Unfortunately, it was facing Lezhi.
The proverb "One force can overcome ten techniques" vividly illustrates that as long as one's strength reaches a certain level, no skill is needed; one can simply rely on brute force.
"Okay, okay, stop now. I surrender, I surrender."
Lezhi felt that he hadn't done anything; he had simply subconsciously channeled his energy into the plant's veins, just as he normally felt energy flowing through his body. He used energy to replace his five senses in order to explore the plant's inner secrets.
Just like when he subconsciously enveloped his lifeless longsword with energy during battle, treating it as a part of himself.
The fate of the long knife that was used in the last incident was already obvious. Now, with a living plant that can cry for help and surrender, it gave Lezhi timely feedback, allowing it to stop Lezhi's unconscious actions before it was completely destroyed.
The surging energy stopped instantly, and Lezhi confirmed that the voice he had just heard was not an illusion. "You can actually talk?" The last plant that could communicate with him was the Entwined Vine that he had nurtured and evolved. This nameless plant was the second, and moreover, it had grown on its own without any interference from his own energy.
Is this what higher plants are like?
Is the difference between them and their kind simply whether they have independent thinking?
"Yes, Master, I have been conscious for a long time, but you are the first person who can understand me. Those insects only know how to eat and cannot communicate at all."
"Master?" Is this guy being too sensible, or is he just feigning allegiance to get him to stop?