Chapter 191

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW

Chapter 191: Can’t Eat
Just as Zhang Mu was worrying about Blood Lotus, Obsidian Beetle shrank and landed on the head of the mutated wolfhound. Watching Zhang Mu’s helpless expression, Obsidian Beetle nervously stared at the Bottle Gourd next to Zhang Mu, afraid that it would suddenly grow a big mouth and swallow him whole.
“Do you think this gourd might suddenly start eating people? Look at how strong its roots are, able to compete evenly with the rotten vine. I’ve never seen this vine lose before, never thought it would encounter a worthy opponent today.”
When Obsidian Beetle shared this thought with Zhang Mu, he looked at the calm Bottle Gourd next to him and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, feeling terrified and getting goosebumps, as if that Bottle Gourd would really open a big mouth and swallow him in an unguarded moment.
It shouldn’t be like that, in later generations, there were no stories of Ice Queen’s Bottle Gourd suddenly eating people.
Although Zhang Mu didn’t believe that this newly mature mutated plant would advance to this stage, he subconsciously moved to the side, but due to his left arm being restrained by the Blood Lotus, his movements were limited.
The struggle between Blood Lotus and Bottle Gourd’s roots had reached a very intense stage, at the border, it was almost impossible to distinguish between the two sides, intertwined like lovers embracing tightly.
Zhang Mu felt a chill, but there was nothing he could do. Blood Lotus was drawing energy from its root, while the other side was stripping vitality from its vine, constantly consuming too much energy in the tug-of-war.
Suddenly, Zhang Mu reacted. He felt that Blood Lotus was silently asking for help, secretly drawing some of his blood as energy to make up for the battle’s expenditure.
Oh dear, you naughty thing! Not listening to me is one thing, but stealing energy from me to fight is too much. We’ve been fighting for so long without a clear winner, it’s embarrassing.
At the same time, the Bottle Gourd’s surface shimmered with light, channeling the recently absorbed energy back into its roots. The once wilting roots regained their strength, gradually overpowering the Blood Lotus.
Considering the large number of elemental crystals Zhang Mu just tossed in, relying solely on his own blood for energy couldn’t compete with the reserves of the Bottle Gourd.
Goodness, trying to fight me with the energy you took from me? Do you think I’m an easy target, Zhang Mu?
Most importantly, Zhang Mu had lost quite a bit of blood, his face showing a hint of paleness.
This Blood Lotus seemed to be overdoing it, forgetting if Zhang Mu could withstand its draining speed. Instead of easing up, it was subtly increasing the intensity.
Zhang Mu knew better than to blame it; the Blood Lotus hadn’t fully developed its intelligence yet, relying more on instinct. Currently, its encounter with a similar kind of instinct had completely suppressed it.
However, plants have a much lower chance of developing intelligence compared to animals, as they lack a brain like humans and animals. Animals and humans accumulate knowledge over time, while mutated plants have to start from scratch.
The difference is significant, so Zhang Mu couldn’t fault the Blood Lotus.
He glanced towards Bottle Gourd and said menacingly, “You think that by eating what I just consumed, you have taken all my belongings?”
When Zhang Mu raised his right hand high and then brought it down on his left forearm, Blood Lotus seemed to regain some consciousness and urgently conveyed to Zhang Mu that without more support, it might lose.
Zhang Mu sensed this emotion and immediately opened the Era Merchant Ring.
Can my mutant plant win?
Just some elemental crystals, right? I still have sixteen thousand elemental crystals left. I don’t believe you can defeat me that easily.
You want to compete with money? I, Zhang Mu, accept your challenge. I doubt you can use all your energy to feed your roots. Let’s see if you can survive after that.
Zhang Mu was truly enraged this time. All the elemental crystals stored in his Era Merchant Ring were continuously transferred into the core of Blood Lotus, as if injecting it with a strong stimulant.
The fury of Blood Lotus burned and expanded uncontrollably; it was a battle of pride.
With the help of energy, both sides engaged in a silent war at their peak.
The front half of the Bottle Gourd’s stem is full of holes, and the Blood Lotus has small holes drilled on its body too. The front part of all the vines is getting weaker and weaker.
After only ten seconds, Zhang Mu used five thousand elemental crystals. Suddenly, he felt the opponent weakening, and he turned to look towards the Bottle Gourd.
The light on its body dimmed, as if it was pulling back its energy. Out of fear for its own safety, it started to hesitate.
Giving up because of too much energy output? Acting without thinking is foolish, not understanding the importance of mutual support.
At this moment, the Blood Lotus regained some consciousness. Zhang Mu regained some control and urged the Blood Lotus to wrap around the stem of the Bottle Gourd, rapidly eroding its body.
While you’re weak, I’ll finish you off!
You were aggressive a moment ago, now that you can’t win, you want to run? It’s not going to be that easy!
If Zhang Mu were to run at the first sign of trouble, he wouldn’t be Zhang Mu.
Zhang Mu, relying on the fact that the Bottle Gourd’s stem wouldn’t fight back, swiftly swallowed it up, allowing his Blood Lotus to grow stronger as it consumed the stem without resistance.
No wonder Blood Lotus is acting crazy. It’s not just about being challenged, but also because devouring the roots of Bottle Gourd is really good for its growth. It seems like both plants can benefit from devouring and evolving, and in this world of predators and prey, the winner takes it all.
Now, Blood Lotus has won. It’s using its strong power to absorb all the roots of Bottle Gourd into its own body, slowly digesting them.
Watching Blood Lotus being so strong, Zhang Mu couldn’t help but smile smugly.
Twenty thousand elemental crystals for Blood Lotus’s evolution, compared to Bottle Gourd – definitely worth it!
When he looked down and saw what Blood Lotus was doing, he couldn’t help but swear out loud in anger.
“Oh man, Blood Lotus, you can’t eat those two gourds!”

Recruitment of Editors: https://gravitytales.com/recruitment-of-editors/