"Sister Yaoyao, look, what is this?" Bai Li joyfully held up a Spiritual Plant that was green all over and emitted a faint fragrance as she asked Lin Yaoyao. The leaves of the Spiritual Plant still bore translucent dewdrops, sparkling under the sunlight.
Lin Yaoyao took the Spiritual Plant, observed it carefully for a moment, and said, "This is spirit condensing grass, one of the main Materials for refining Heart-Clearing Pills." She handed the Spiritual Plant back to Bai Li, "Keep it well; you might be able to use it later."
"Mm!" Bai Li happily placed the spirit condensing grass into her Storage Pouch and continued searching for other Spiritual Plants in the valley. Shen Mo, holding a Dagger, vigilantly observed the surroundings, providing protection for Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li. Her steps were light, her posture agile, and her sharp gaze scanned the surrounding woods and bushes, not letting even a hint of abnormal movement escape her. Although the scenery in the valley was beautiful and the Spiritual Qi was abundant, many dangers were also hidden; various Yao Beasts and venomous insects lurked in the shadows, ready to attack them at any moment.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew from the depths of the valley, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo simultaneously felt a powerful Spiritual Pressure rapidly approaching. Lin Yaoyao's expression changed, and she immediately realized a powerful Yao Beast was drawing near. She grabbed Bai Li's hand and urgently warned, "Watch out, there's danger!"
Shen Mo also tightened her grip on the Dagger in her hand, her gaze scanning the surroundings vigilantly as she prepared for battle. She infused spiritual power into the Dagger, which immediately emitted a cold light, its sharp blade reflecting the dazzling sunlight. The atmosphere in the valley instantly became tense, the air as if frozen, and the surrounding birds and beasts stopped their cries, fleeing in all directions.
A massive black giant python slithered out from the depths of the valley, its entire body covered in black scales that reflected a ghostly light in the sun. The giant python's eyes were crimson, like two burning flames, emitting a chilling and ferocious light. It flicked its scarlet tongue, letting out a deafening hiss as it rapidly approached the three of them. Wherever the giant python's massive body passed, flowers, grass, and trees were crushed into pieces, leaving a deep trench in the ground.
Without hesitation, Lin Yaoyao protected Bai Li behind her while manifesting her Flying Sword. The translucent white blade carved a graceful arc in the air as it met the giant python. The Flying Sword was like a bolt of lightning, moving at extreme Speed and carrying sharp Sword Qi as it pierced directly toward the giant python's head. Sensing danger, the giant python suddenly opened its bloody maw, revealing sharp fangs, and bit toward the Flying Sword.
"Clang!" A crisp metallic clashing sound rang out as the Flying Sword collided with the giant python's fangs, sending sparks flying. Although the giant python's fangs were incredibly hard, they could not withstand the sharpness of the Flying Sword. A deep wound was carved out by the Flying Sword, and black blood gushed out, emitting a nauseating stench. The giant python hissed in pain, letting out an angry roar, its massive body twisting violently and kicking up a gale that blew the surrounding vegetation askew.
Seeing this, Shen Mo immediately brandished the long sword in her hand and followed Lin Yaoyao into the fray. Her movements were nimble and swift, the long sword in her hand like a swimming dragon, tracing silver trails in the air as she attacked the giant python's vital spots, such as its seven-inch mark. Sword light flickered, clashing with the giant python's scales and producing piercing sounds as sparks flew everywhere. Although Shen Mo's attacks could not deal a fatal blow to the giant python, they kept it busy and unable to concentrate its attacks on Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li.
Watching the giant python's fierce assault, Bai Li grew extremely anxious. She took a deep breath, silently chanting a mantra, and rapidly circulated the spiritual power within her body, condensing it in her palm. As the spiritual power continued to gather, a light sphere emitting a white glow gradually took shape in her hand. The light sphere grew larger and more dazzling, illuminating the surrounding woods and dispelling the cold aura brought by the giant python. Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo also noticed Bai Li's actions; they both looked over, a hint of surprise and anticipation flashing in their eyes.
Bai Li forcefully threw the light sphere at the giant python's head. The light sphere was incredibly fast, cutting through the air with a sharp whistle and accurately striking the giant python's head. With a muffled "thump," the light sphere exploded, and white light instantly enveloped the giant python's head. The giant python let out a roar of pain, its massive body trembling violently. A scorched wound appeared where the light sphere had struck, and black blood continuously poured from the wound, emitting a nauseating stench. The surrounding trees shook violently, and leaves fell one after another, as if cheering for Bai Li's attack.
Lin Yaoyao seized the opportunity, controlling her Flying Sword to attack the giant python's wound once more. Carrying sharp Sword Qi, the Flying Sword hummed like a bolt of white lightning, cutting through the air and accurately piercing deep into the giant python's wound. The giant python let out a shrill scream, its massive body twisting violently as it struggled to break free from the Flying Sword's restraint, but to no avail. Eventually, the giant python's struggles grew weaker, and its massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and fallen leaves. Finally, it went silent, its black blood staining the surrounding grass red, and the air was filled with a thick scent of blood.
Seeing this, Shen Mo also put away her long sword, walked over to Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li, and asked with concern, "Are you two alright?" She carefully looked them over, and only after confirming they were uninjured did she relax.
Lin Yaoyao shook her head, a trace of lingering fear on her face. "I'm fine." She turned to look at Bai Li, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thanks to you, Bai Li."
Bai Li also shook her head, her small face a bit pale and her breathing slightly hurried, but she still managed a smile. "I'm fine too, Sister Yaoyao." She reached out to pat her chest, trying to calm the tension from the battle. Condensing the light sphere just now had consumed a lot of her spiritual power, but seeing the giant python defeated filled her heart with a sense of accomplishment.
Shen Mo took out a bottle of healing Medicinal Pills and a bottle of spirit replenishing pills from her Storage Pouch, handing them to Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li respectively. "Yaoyao, these are healing Medicinal Pills; they can quickly recover your injuries. Bai Li, these are spirit replenishing pills; they can replenish your spiritual power." Her tone was gentle, carrying a hint of concern.
Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li took the Medicinal Pills and swallowed them after giving their thanks. The Medicinal Pills melted as soon as they entered their mouths, turning into a warm current that flowed through their entire bodies. Lin Yaoyao felt her exhaustion swept away, her physical strength and spiritual power recovering rapidly. Bai Li also felt the spiritual power in her Dantian fill up quickly, her original weakness disappearing and being replaced by a sense of abundant power.
After confirming that both of them were fine, Shen Mo put away the Medicinal Pills and said, "Let's continue forward."