God of Pets-Chapter 488: Treasure Digging
Chapter 488
If one wishes to sense the existence of their Lifebound Star during the Third Awakening, aside from reaching the required level, it also depends on the cultivation and understanding of the Secret Technique.
It’s not as simple as mastering it to definitely sense the Lifebound Star.
Rather, understanding the profound truths of the Secret Technique leads to a state of enlightenment regarding both the technique and oneself, thereby making it possible to sense the Lifebound Star.
Some people refer to this state as "Enlightenment." Only by gaining self-enlightenment, and being able to face oneself, can one sense the existence of the Lifebound Star.
There is indeed a shortcut to Enlightenment. Many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, apart from supplementing and enhancing Primordial Energy, also possess the function of opening the mind and clearing the spirit, which is very beneficial for Enlightenment.
He Shou Wu is among the most famous of these. Ancient legends tell that consuming millennial He Shou Wu grants mana akin to an Immortal, as if one has become immortal.
In reality, it does not make one an Immortal; rather, millennial He Shou Wu holds an extremely potent capacity for opening the mind and clearing the spirit, making the brain exceptionally lucid and heightening one’s perception of self and surroundings, thereby greatly increasing the chance of Enlightenment, or even granting instant Enlightenment.
In the current era, using various Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to make Enlightenment Pills for the purpose of achieving Enlightenment has become quite common.
Among them, millennial He Shou Wu is a very commonly used primary ingredient for Enlightenment Pills, though there are indeed many other Heavenly and Earthly Treasures with similar effects.
If the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures here are genuine, people wouldn’t have to worry about their levels at all.
Cultivators below Level 30 can rapidly increase their levels using these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.
Cultivators at Level 30 can use Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to achieve immediate Enlightenment and enter the Fourth Awakening.
In short, as long as these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures are real, any problem isn’t actually a problem.
The question is, do these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures truly exist here?
At least up to this point, no one has dared to act rashly; it is evident that there are still concerns lingering in their hearts.
Right now, no one is thinking about killing for treasures because there is simply no need to seize them, at least not yet.
If the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures here are indeed real, there’s plenty for everyone — they can eat their fill and still have plenty left over; there’s no need to contend.
Everyone looked eagerly at the endless array of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures below, yet no one dared to be the first to sample this dangerous opportunity.
"Lieutenant, let the Vanguard Team take a look." Qin Qiu commanded the lieutenant by his side.
The lieutenant obeyed the order and soon saw a soldier summoning a pet resembling an eagle. The eagle flew directly down to the Giant Tree Nest, heading towards the incredibly large Vermilion Fruit.
Everyone’s gaze focused on the flying eagle, watching it perform several aerial maneuvers without being attacked, prompting the soldier to command it to dive towards the Vermilion Fruit.
The eagle grasped a Vermilion Fruit in its talons, plucking it effortlessly before soaring into the air, circling a few times before returning to the soldier, releasing the fruit into his hands, and settling on his shoulder.
The soldier petted it, then brought the Vermilion Fruit to Qin Qiu.
Everything proceeded smoothly, with no danger occurring.
Those responsible for vigilance also did not discover any appearing creatures.
"Is there anyone willing to consume this Vermilion Fruit?" Qin Qiu clasped the fruit between his fingers, scanning the faces of the people.
The Vermilion Fruit was safely in hand, yet it was still uncertain if it’s the genuine article. If it wasn’t real and consuming it yielded no effects, there wouldn’t be need to pick more.
But who was willing to be the guinea pig for this test? The crowd exchanged glances in silence.
"Since no one is willing to try, then I may as well give it to this one." Qin Qiu summoned a lop-eared dog pet and tossed the Vermilion Fruit towards it.
The lop-eared dog, being a type of guard dog, surprised many by being among Qin Qiu’s pets.
Someone of his standing shouldn’t need to nurture a Secret Spirit with both low growth rate and battle capability.
Yet, it was clear this particular guard dog had its level advanced, unlike ordinary First Awakening creatures.
The lop-eared dog caught the Vermilion Fruit with its mouth, chewed a few times, then swallowed it whole.
Everyone observed its reactions with mixed feelings, uncertain whether to hope for a good or bad outcome.
If a problem arose, naturally it was unwelcome; if there was no reaction, it meant it wasn’t a genuine Vermilion Fruit and held no value.
While pondering this, they suddenly saw white vapor wafting off the lop-eared dog — not ordinary vapor, but externalizing Primordial Energy.
"It’s working!" Everyone silently rejoiced inside.
Just as they indulged in the success, the dog’s head unexpectedly burst open like a watermelon, quite shockingly.
Blood splattered everywhere, casting terror into everyone’s eyes.
Those eager to pick the fruits of the tree felt their enthusiasm immediately quashed.
"Everyone, you’ve seen the result. Now decide on your own." Qin Qiu made his stance clear.
As the master of the Giant Tree Nest, he’d done all he could. How to proceed, whether to harvest those Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, lay in each individual’s decision. He had no right to interfere further.
"I think the issue lay with the guard dog’s low level and weak body, incapable of withstanding the Vermilion Fruit’s energy, but my high-level pet should handle it." Someone couldn’t resist any longer and summoned a pet to dig for Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.
Seeing him move, many others also began to take action.
It was already proven that picking the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures posed no problem, and they wouldn’t go down personally, so they opted to dig first.
Chu Yutian had long awaited this moment, clenched his jaw, summoned his pet and commenced excavating the treasures, his target being He Shou Wu.
Though most Heavenly and Earthly Treasures replenish Primordial Energy, there are unique functional differences among them.
Among the visible treasures, the one Chu Yutian needed the most was He Shou Wu.
He Shou Wu provided a significant boost in energy, perfectly complementing his Kunpeng Technique, and its mind-opening, spirit-clearing capabilities were also perfect for Enlightenment and more easily achieving the Fourth Awakening.
Many opted to dig He Shou Wu, as they feared if this were truly a Grotto Heaven, advancing to the Fourth Awakening was of utmost importance. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
As a result, He Shou Wu became the best choice — a consensus of sorts among the group.
Thankfully, there was enough He Shou Wu to go around, eliminating the need for competition. Pets dug in different areas for He Shou Wu without conflict.
"Should we dig too?" Fujimura Reiko asked Chen Guan.
Although she too was stunned by the sight of these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, she still deferred to Chen Guan for direction.
"No rush, there’s plenty. Let’s watch for now." Chen Guan was in no hurry.
It was still uncertain what exactly killed the guard dog, and Chen Guan was reluctant to risk it.
