"What's that..."
Zhiwei's pupils constricted slightly as she instinctively shielded her junior sister.
Surrounding the Tao Stele were four gigantic vines as thick as pythons, coiled around it.
The spiritual pressure they emitted had shockingly reached the Early Stage of Qi Cultivation!
These were indeed the Spirit-eating Vines!
Though they lacked intelligence and possessed only the instincts to devour and kill, they sensed Chen Ye's presence—or rather, the presence of the Vine King.
The four restless vicious vines instantly became docile, dropping their tendrils in a friendly manner, gently brushing against Chen Ye's garments.
"Don't be afraid, I've subdued them,"
Chen Ye explained with a smile,
"In the future, if I'm not around, they will be your shield of protection as well."
This journey to the rear mountain.
Chen Ye's other intention was to familiarize the Spirit-eating Vines with the aura of the three apprentices.
Zhiwei sighed in relief.
