Chapter 744: The Growth of the Blue Curse Orchid!_2
"I think having Qi Qi and Ling Kang by your side would provide you with some assurance of safety."
Though Shu Liangjun was also Fang Mu's protector, he had long realized that he could no longer guarantee Fang Mu's safety.
Fang Mu shook his head with a smile after hearing this.
"Elder Shu, there's no need to be overly worried about my safety. Even if negotiations with the Emperor Beast Court fall apart, they wouldn't dare threaten me."
"Besides, I have never planned to break off negotiations with the Emperor Beast Court this time, so there's no need for concern."
"What's more, even if someone from the Emperor Beast Court intended to make a move against me, I wouldn't be entirely without the means to resist."
"I still have a few life-saving cards up my sleeve."
Fang Mu knew very well that the Emperor Beast Court had already reached the end of their rope. If he didn't help resolve their issues at this juncture, they might very well act out in desperation!
If the Emperor Beast Court were cornered and relations completely broke down, it would eliminate the possibility of any future collaboration.
Fang Mu had no intention of pushing the Emperor Beast Court to such a point.
Shu Liangjun, hearing Fang Mu's explanation, refrained from saying more. He knew Fang Mu always acted with prudence and moderation.
Moreover, Shu Liangjun also believed that the Emperor Beast Court likely wouldn't dare do anything excessive to Fang Mu.
When Fang Mu first arrived in the Han Yang Empire, Lian Dai gave him the same advice. Fang Mu had told her what he had just told Shu Liangjun.
Seeing Lian Dai's preparations, Fang Mu spoke to her.
"Aunt Dai, the people from the Emperor Beast Court are coming to discuss cooperation with me this time. There's really no need to prepare so much."
Lian Dai's tone turned extremely serious as she replied.
"Little Mu, the reason I've made these preparations is to showcase the strength and dignity of our Han Yang Empire."
"Our Han Yang Empire has a poor relationship with the Emperor Beast Court. If it weren't for your intention to foster cooperation between the Emperor Beast Court and the Sea Clan in exploring the Dimensional World, I would never have engaged with them."
Lian Dai directly stated Fang Mu's intentions. Fang Mu was not surprised in the slightest by her candor.
He listened as Lian Dai continued.
"Little Mu, the Emperor Beast Court has always been particular about maintaining appearances. We might as well wait here for that Vice Chairman of theirs."
While saying this, Lian Dai's tone was filled with sarcasm.
In her eyes, the Emperor Beast Court had left no favorable impression.
"Aunt Dai, the Emperor Beast Court is coming to seek my help. It's fine if they care about appearances, but we are under no obligation to uphold their facade."
"This time, I intend to enter the Dimensional World to retrieve the plant I had previously planted there to absorb pollution."
"Given the current situation within that Dimensional World, there is no longer a need to keep that plant there."
"Moreover, the pollution issue on the Han Yang Empire's side has been almost entirely resolved."
"I plan to use that plant to help the Emperor Beast Court address their pollution problem after reaching an agreement, and then take the plant to the Giant Beast World for cultivation."
"The Giant Beast World is far better suited for this plant's growth than the Dimensional World. Aunt Dai, after having entered the Dimensional World so many times, I imagine you must have noticed this plant's craving for blood sustenance."
Lian Dai was not surprised by Fang Mu's decision to relocate the Blue Curse Orchid. Ever since entering the Giant Beast World, she had realized that the higher-dimension environment of the Giant Beast World was far more conducive to the plant's growth.
Even if Fang Mu hadn't brought it up, Lian Dai would have eventually mentioned it herself.
The current conditions within the Dimensional World were thriving. The Divine Domain-level Swallow Gorge Waggle and Tianyuan Qiongyan were sufficient to address the problems there.
Additionally, unlike the Swallow Gorge Waggle, the Tianyuan Qiongyan was not averse to communication.
Tianyuan Qiongyan had demonstrated an exceptional willingness to cooperate and maintained excellent communication with Longze.
Whatever tasks Longze assigned to it, Tianyuan Qiongyan performed with utmost diligence.
Tianyuan Qiongyan's cooperation extended beyond handling Dimensional creatures. It was also remarkably collaborative in mining operations and resource developments.
Lian Dai and Fang Mu entered the Dimensional World together.
At the entrance of the Dimensional Channel, Fang Mu noticed several delicate, luminous blue flowers growing serenely.
Normally, the Blue Curse Orchid hid its main body underground, while these elegant blue flowers acted as bait for prey.
This ambush-hunting plant specialized in concealing its presence.
The Blue Curse Orchid had grown rapidly within the Dimensional World.
Lian Dai likely couldn't detect the plant's presence, or else she would have been astounded by its rapid growth.
Fang Mu hadn't expected the Blue Curse Orchid to rise to the Peak of Order within just one or two months.
Its growth speed far exceeded Fang Mu's expectations.
The Blue Curse Orchid, as a creature from a higher-dimensional world, possessed the ability to absorb ambient energy from its surroundings.
This was an adaptation it had developed to survive in barren environments.
However, it preferred blood sustenance in reality.
Fang Mu had witnessed the Blue Curse Orchid in action, and he knew that its hidden underground body had grown large enough to fill four football fields.
In terms of sheer size, the Blue Curse Orchid could not compete with creatures of equivalent power from the Giant Beast World.
However, rather than physical combat, the Blue Curse Orchid excelled at manipulating Elemental Energy in battle.
Sensing Fang Mu's presence, the previously soft-glowing, elegant blue flowers shone brightly like lamps, and a few golden ribbons emerged from the ground, gently coiling around Fang Mu.
Lian Dai was somewhat surprised by the Blue Curse Orchid's responsiveness.
To her, this plant had not awakened its Fairy Bloodline, yet its extraordinary intelligence and interactivity were beyond what ordinary plant-type beasts could achieve.
"Little Mu, you mentioned before that I could have people transport some Dimensional creature corpses to the entrance as nourishment for this plant-type beast."
"I specifically arranged for that to happen. However, most Dimensional creatures were consumed by Swallow Gorge Waggle and Tianyuan Qiongyan."
"Now, this area is almost devoid of Dimensional creatures. Corpses from farther away often decompose before they can be transported back."
"As for the Extraterrestrial Embryos, they absorb pollution energy from the environment within the Dimensional World and hatch rapidly, making them equally unsuitable for long-distance transportation."
"So over the last one or two weeks, this plant-type beast has been fed fewer and fewer Dimensional creatures."
Lian Dai had specially instructed Longze to allocate significant effort into tending to the Blue Curse Orchid.
However, Longze often felt that the Blue Curse Orchid showed minimal improvement.
Upon hearing Lian Dai's account, emotions of grievance and resentment welled up in the Blue Curse Orchid's heart. But as Lian Dai was Fang Mu's protector, the plant refrained from expressing its feelings.
Using his spiritual power, Fang Mu thoroughly comforted Lan Li and shared details about the Giant Beast World's environment.
Fang Mu's promise immediately dispelled Lan Li's sense of grievance, replacing it with eager anticipation for the Giant Beast World.
Lan Li's emotions were always simple in Fang Mu's presence.
Meanwhile, Tianyuan Qiongyan and Swallow Gorge Waggle were hunting in the distance, assisting Longze in resource extraction and development within the Dimensional World. They weren't nearby, so Fang Mu didn't summon them back.
As Fang Mu was about to retrieve the Blue Curse Orchid, a sudden ripple of unease surged through his soul.
Soon after, an overwhelming hunger consumed him, leaving him feeling utterly weak and on the verge of collapse.
Fang Mu realized that his Life-Bound Beastmaster's Blood of Abundance was about to advance its quality, transitioning from Legendary Quality to Godlike Quality.
Fang Mu wasn't certain how long this breakthrough process would take, but he knew he must not be disturbed during this period.
When the moment of advancement arrived, the hunger would demand continuous energy replenishment to ensure both his safety and the successful enhancement of Blood of Abundance's quality.