Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 100 Vermilion Bird Sacred Fruit

"To tell you the truth, this is already the heart of the Sword Ruins. The rate at which life force dissipates is several times faster than in the outer areas. Only the most powerful experts can set foot here."

Green Turtle has laid his cards on the table, frankly revealing his current predicament.

"what?!"

Li Wudao's face was pale, and he gritted his teeth in hatred, "You scoundrel, you've ruined my life!"

They thought they had escaped with their lives, but instead they found themselves in the most dangerous area.

Damn it, that bastard is really unreliable!

"Fortunately, you have the Pure Yang Holy Body, otherwise you would never have been able to get here alive."

Seeing the boy's unpleasant expression, the green-haired turtle was in a good mood and didn't forget to tease him.

"However, although you have a special physique and your blood energy is ten times stronger than that of other martial artists of the same realm, it is only a matter of time before your life force is exhausted. You will definitely become a dried-up corpse in less than ten days."

The green-haired turtle raised its bald tail and said gloatingly, "If you can get out of here in such a short time, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"You bastard, are you doing this on purpose?!"

Li Wudao's eyes were unfriendly; he really wanted to punch this bastard to death. How despicable!

"This saint didn't want to come here either. I've been asleep for too long and can't remember the other exits for the time being."

The green-haired turtle was indignant.

Seeing its leisurely and unhurried demeanor,

Li Wudao frowned and sneered, "Now that we're both in the heart of the restricted area, I can't get out, but you, this green-haired turtle, can?"

"Of course, I am different from you; I am the divine beast Xuanwu!"

At this point, the green-haired turtle got excited and said in a superior tone, "I was born with the fortune of heaven and earth, blessed with long life and longevity, which is enough to offset most of the power of the rules of the forbidden zone, so naturally it can't do anything to me."

"Heh, you think you'll live as long as the heavens? You must be dreaming."

Li Wudao sneered to himself, and seeing the smug look on the man's face, he was furious.

"Kid, just give me some blood. You won't live for more than a few days anyway. Rather than have your pure Yang blood devoured by the forbidden area, you might as well give it to me."

The green-haired turtle, true to its word, said with an arrogant grin, "Don't worry, after you die, I, the Holy One, will give you a proper and lavish burial, and I'll burn extra paper money for you every year..."

Seeing that it was getting more and more outrageous,

Li Wudao gritted his teeth and couldn't hold back any longer. He kicked the man away, sending him rolling dozens of meters before stopping.

"Why are you getting so worked up? I'm just telling the truth."

The green-haired turtle, its eyes glazed over, got up, shook its shiny green head, and muttered in dissatisfaction.

"Don't worry, even if I die, I will never let you, you green...hairy...turtle, get away with this!"

Li Wudao laughed in exasperation and said, word by word.

Just then, his eyes changed slightly, and he felt a strange heat rising in his chest, as if the restless blood in his body had calmed down.

"What's going on? Could it be because of the Vermilion Bird's precious bone?"

Thinking of what the green-haired turtle had just said, Li Wudao's heart stirred.

Immediately, he channeled his consciousness into his body to examine it closely.

Sure enough, in the center of his chest, the Vermilion Bird Bone was shimmering with a soft rainbow light, and a continuous stream of life essence was emanating from it.

With this ebb and flow, the rate of blood and qi loss is greatly slowed down, and to some extent, a delicate balance is even formed!

"As expected of the Vermilion Bird Treasure Bone, it restores life force tenfold, endlessly regenerating, and has been a great help!"

Li Wudao beamed with joy, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

Based on this reasoning, there shouldn't be any problems, not even in ten days, but in three months.

Immediately,

He gave a barely perceptible chuckle and looked at the green-haired turtle, saying, "Don't just stand there like an idiot, hurry up and think of a way to get out of here."

Despite the boy's best efforts to hide his emotions, the shrewd green-haired turtle still managed to catch them, leaving him utterly bewildered.

"Has this kid gone mad? How can he still laugh?"

After the beating, it was now unwilling to easily provoke the boy and could only mutter to itself.

"Oh no, it's getting late. We must leave Burial Dragon Mountain before nightfall, or disaster will surely strike."

The green-haired turtle glanced at the horizon, then turned and rushed down the mountain without further delay.

"What disaster?"

As Li Wudao ran, he asked questions, hoping to learn more about the secrets through the green-haired turtle.

However, the turtle remained solemn throughout, running wildly like a madman, refusing to utter a single word.

Soon, the man and the tortoise had escaped several miles away.

The scenery on the mountainside is beautiful, with towering ancient trees everywhere, strange rocks, and enchanting flowers, creating a very tranquil environment.

However, Li Wudao had no interest in appreciating the beautiful scenery around him.

This place seems peaceful and vibrant, but you can't see a single living creature, and you can't hear any birdsong or animal roars. It's almost deathly silent!

Scattered skeletons appeared along the way, lying haphazardly on the ground, and they were easily identifiable as human bones.

Some were relatively well-preserved, their bones shimmering with silver light. They were all powerful figures in life, but no one knows why they died on the mountainside.

Not long after,

Ahead appeared a grove of wisteria, with vines covering the ground, each one as thick as a forearm, baring its claws and standing against the wind.

"Let's take another route."

After looking around for a few moments, the green-haired turtle's expression turned somber, and it refused to move forward.

Is there any danger in this?

Li Wudao was puzzled.

"This is a bloodthirsty vine. Even a powerful expert at the Emperor Realm would be drained of his life force within moments if he entered its territory."

The green-haired turtle was very wary and avoided the area from a distance.

"this......."

Li Wudao's lips were pale, and his heart was filled with awe.

The term "forbidden zone of life" is truly apt; any dangerous place here has the power to devour life, making it impossible to defend against.

After taking a detour of ten miles, the scenery ahead changed drastically; the lush green landscape was no longer there.

Within a radius of 100 meters, not a blade of grass grows; the ground is cracked, resembling a dry land, lifeless and desolate.

However, in such a place, a single green plant grows all alone, standing out conspicuously.

It resembles a flower but is not quite a flower, with branches like a small tree, and is full of lush greenery.

Five bright red fruits, no bigger than an egg, grow on top, resembling rubies, crystal clear, fragrant, and mouthwatering.

"What kind of fruit is this? It smells so sweet..."

Li Wudao sniffed, feeling his pores relax and his spirits lift considerably.

Just smelling it made him feel refreshed; he couldn't imagine what it would taste like to actually eat it.

He was deeply shaken.

Such efficacy is unmatched even by thousand-year-old elixirs; that red fruit is undoubtedly a rare and precious medicine!

"call out--"

However, in the short time the boy pondered, the green-haired tortoise had already transformed into a black shadow and headed straight for the sacred medicine.

"That damn turtle has no sportsmanship!"

Li Wudao's expression changed slightly, and he rushed over as well.

"I saw the Vermilion Bird Sacred Fruit first, you brat, you can't steal it."

The green-haired turtle spoke excitedly.

"Bullshit! Rare and precious materials are meant to be obtained by those who are destined to receive them."

Li Wudao cursed loudly, saying that just from the name he knew this fruit was extraordinary, and that this bastard was not going to fool him.

"Then... split it equally."

Seeing this, the green-haired turtle said reluctantly.

After "friendly" negotiations, the man and the tortoise each received two sacred fruits.

However, of the five sacred fruits, only one remains hanging on the branch.

Staring at the juicy red sacred fruit, the man and the tortoise stared at each other, neither willing to suffer a loss.

“This one rightfully belongs to me. If I hadn’t reminded you, you would have died in the Bloodthirsty Vine Forest just now.”

"Heh, if you hadn't led me astray, how would I have ended up in this dangerous situation?"

finally,

The green-haired tortoise rolled its eyes and coughed lightly, saying, "This great master can give up this sacred fruit, but in exchange, you must give me a hundred drops of pure yang blood."