The Poisonous Cavern is the foremost among the thirteen caverns in Miao State, occupying the largest area among many factions in Miao State.
The Poisonous Cavern is located in the east of Miao State and borders the Central State. It occupies Miao State's three major veins, twelve mountains, and seventy-two caves. In short, it is the largest network of mountains in Miao State that falls under the control of the Poisonous Cavern.
Under the twelve mountains, there are seventy-two caves. Each cave has an endless amount of cultivation resources, which is very conducive to the growth of mutant insects. It is the most natural holy land for raising mutant insects.
After the dinner, Chen Mo was somewhat tipsy. With a high spirits, Chi Hong led Chen Mo on a tour of the seventy-two caves within the Poisonous Cavern.
With seventy-two cave openings, it's impossible to see them all in one night. Chi Hong arbitrarily chose two places.
One is the Thousand Poison Cave, the perfect place for raising mutated insects, and the other is the Ten Thousand Blood Cave, the birthplace of mutated insects.
The Thousand Poison Cave is filled with countless mutated insects, densely packed and numerous. Even without a phobia of crowds, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a shiver and get goosebumps after taking a glance at the pair of crimson eyes.
In comparison, the little beanling by Chen Mo's side seemed much more excited. Standing at a higher point, its eyes were filled with surprise and joy.
The Thousand Poison Cave is Chi Hong's exclusive cultivation place. Even though the little beanling is Chi Hong's adopted daughter, she comes here rarely, and every time she enters, she is kicked out after only a short while.
Although the visit was brief, it was enough to excite the little beanling, and she even seemed somewhat reluctant to leave, as if she wanted to stay there longer.
Unable to convince Chi Hong, she was rejected.
The second place to visit is the Ten Thousand Blood Cave, the birthplace of mutated insects.
Here, the blood flows like a river, and the air around is permeated with a strong smell of blood. It is an excellent place for the growth of mutated insects, where many of them thrive.
As soon as he entered the cave, Chen Mo noticed the dense blood gas around him, which faintly aroused his inner bloodlust and made his eyes turn slightly red.
The little beanling, seeing this scene, couldn't help but exclaim, "Big Brother, what's wrong with your eyes?"
At this moment, Chen Mo also became aware of his own craving for the blood gas.
The cultivation of physical and martial prowess is inseparable from qi and blood. Places with abundant blood gas are extremely conducive to his training, and combined with the previous cultivation of the Yun Kong Si Guo Sword, his sensitivity to blood gas has been greatly enhanced.
"It's fine. The blood gas here is abundant. I believe that if I train here, I can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Chen Mo explained with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Chi Hong couldn't help but laugh lightly. "I heard that when the creator of the Three Thousand Paths opened up his own way, he used physical and martial prowess to enter the path. I've heard that all physical and martial cultivation requires qi and blood. The place here has abundant blood gas, so it must be an excellent place for you to train. How about it, can you try training here tonight? If this place is suitable for you to train, you can come here to train in the future."
"Yes, Uncle Chi, what you say makes sense."
Hearing this, the little beanling couldn't help but show a trace of delight on her face. "Brother, aren't you hoping to improve quickly? This place is just what you need."
"If the leader of the Chi Caves doesn't have any objections..."
"You are my adopted daughter's brother, so naturally I have no objection. Use this place as much as you like, for as long as you need it. You don't have to inform me."
Chi Hong smiled, then glanced at the little beanling. "Xiao Yue, since your brother is going to train here, let's not disturb him. We'll go out first and let him get accustomed to the training environment."
As he spoke, Chi Hong smiled and glanced at Chen Mo with a profound look.
The little beanling thought for a moment and figured that Chi Hong couldn't have any ill intentions. So she followed him out.
There was another person with Chi Hong and the little beanling, the one who had summoned Chen Mo for the dinner earlier, Chi Tianqiong.
After seeing Chi Hong and the little beanling's departure in the distance, Chi Tianqiong quickly stepped forward, worriedly saying: "Master, you are being foolish. Do you know that although the Ten Thousand Blood Cave is very conducive to your cultivation, the cave master has been plotting against you. I suspect that he must have known this and set traps here deliberately to lure you over...".
"You...Well, you are so vague..."
What's the hurry? When soldiers come, we'll face them, and when water comes, we'll cover it with earth. If there really is an enemy, I'll deal with them myself. It's a good opportunity too; I can also get hold of Chi Hong's whereabouts."
Chen Mo smiled and shook his head. The blood gas here is extremely conducive to his cultivation, especially for the improvement of his swordplay. It would be a waste to give up such an advantageous place.
Chi Tianqiong, unable to convince Chen Mo, could only sigh and nod helplessly. "Since Master is determined to stay here, I'll stay too. If you are in danger, I can lend you a hand...".
"No need."
Chen Mo shook his head and refused, "You are Chi Hong's subordinate. Staying here now will only cause inconvenience. If he finds out you are helping me, he will definitely not let you go easily."
"Master, I am not afraid of him. In the past, I was taught by you. Now that you are in trouble, how can I stand by and do nothing?"
"I know that you have good intentions, but it's really not necessary. I can handle these matters here. Go back now."
Chi Tianqiong was about to say something else but was interrupted by Chen Mo who waved his hand, dismissing him.
Watching Chi Tianqiong leave reluctantly, Chen Mo helplessly shook his head and turned to look at the Ten Thousand Blood Cave.
Inside the cave, the place is round, and from where you stand, it is pitch black and deep without bottom, like a abyss.
Standing high up, you can smell the thick blood scent below even from a distance.
Chen Mo thought nothing more and leaped down from the height. After a brief moment of mid-air, he landed on the ground, which was wet and muddy, and the impact caused blood to splash up.
The bloodstench fills the air around.
Chen Mo continued to climb up along the path until he found a relatively dry high ground, where he sat cross-legged to absorb the blood qi around.
Chen Mo opened his eyes calmly, and his eyes were now completely filled with blood qi. In his mind, his animality was gradually magnifying, as if he were like Zhao Hu, unable to control his rationality.
As Long Feiyu said earlier, this is a sign of him being possessed.
Indeed, when reason is completely replaced by bloodlust, Chen Mo will act like a beast, only knowing how to fight. He may even be crazier than Zhao Hu now.
This is the side effect of the Yun Kong Si Mo Sword – trading reason for stronger power.
But, when he enters the third level, his control over blood qi is stronger, and the probability of becoming possessed is almost zero.
Chen Mo absorbed the blood qi around him bit by bit in order to enter the third level as soon as possible.
Unconsciously, a day and night passed.
A sudden noise of footsteps interrupted Chen Mo's cultivation.
"Little Bean?"
Chen Mo thought it was Little Bean who had come, so he opened his eyes slowly and was about to speak when he saw several figures in the pitch-black space, emitting a strong sense of hostility.
This is not Little Bean, but it's assassins.
Specialized assassins sent to kill him...
