Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

Chapter 145 Soul Return Grass

"Oh, it's all my fault. I didn't ask Di Ting about the situation clearly back then, and didn't make sure to check the medicinal materials needed for the Five Flavor Divine Water. Now it's neither here nor there, it's a mess, and it's hurting Zhu Zhu and Long Ying."

"Na, this isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself. This isn't your fault. When we found out, we were just thinking about finding the Five Flavors Divine Water as quickly as possible and rescuing Long Ying. We didn't realize it needed the help of herbs to neutralize it."

"Don't worry too much, it's not a big deal. The mermaids and the mermen have these five kinds of seabed herbs. We can find them as soon as possible and get them out."

"Is that so? Thank you, Sea King. Please thank the Mermaid Princess for me too. Then let's go and find the Soul-Returning Grass."

"We don't know what this Soul Returning Grass looks like. We don't know where it is either. Please, Neptune, tell us in detail."

"Come with me."

Aquaman went to his bedroom. Then he took out an ancient book and searched through it until he found it.

"Look, this is what the Soul Returning Grass looks like."

They found a picture that clearly showed the appearance of the Soul Returning Grass. Mona took a look and was amazed. It looked exactly like a modern orchid grass. Mona opened his system and asked Tongzi to scan the picture. After a while, Tongzi's screen showed:

Orchid grass, also known as bamboo grass or dayflower, belongs to the Commelinaceae family Commelina

The genus Orchidaceae is an annual herb. Its stems are heavily branched, creeping at the base, and rooting at the nodes. The leaves are lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, acuminate at the apex and obtuse at the base. They are sessile or nearly sessile, and the leaf sheaths are tubular and clasping the stem. Orchidaceae has a cyme-like inflorescence, each with 1-3 flowers, 3 sepals and 3 petals, the upper two of which are dark blue and ovate, and the lower one is white. Hence the name Orchidaceae.

In fact, Commelina can not only be eaten as a wild vegetable, but also has certain medicinal value. The whole plant can be used as medicine, which has the effects of cooling blood and purging fire, relieving heat and promoting diuresis, reducing swelling and removing toxins. It can be used for dysentery, intestinal carbuncle, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pyretic stranguria, short and red urine, traumatic infection and other diseases.

Mona could never have imagined that the Commelina communis that she used to feed pigs has now become the soul-returning grass. Now she realizes its value. No wonder pork used to be so delicious, but now it can no longer be eaten!

"Tongzi, are you sure you didn't scan it wrong?"

"Host, please rest assured that I will do the job!"

Mona still couldn't believe it. "But it doesn't say it can bring back the soul!"

"Host, modern orchids all grow on land, while yours grows in the deep sea and polar regions. It's just that the shape is different. There are ancient records of this, so you should trust your people!"

Mona nodded, not quite understanding. "Now that we have confirmed the appearance of the Soul-Returning Grass, let's set out to find it as soon as possible," Mona said.

Everyone nodded in agreement. The Sea King said firmly, "Last time, you didn't come to the Sea Clan to search for the Five Flavors Divine Water. This time, I must go! Besides, we're searching on the seabed! I can be of some help!"

Everyone nodded, and according to the records in the classics, they embarked on a journey to find the Soul-Returning Grass.

Along the way, they followed the Sea King over the waves and across the shoals, overcoming many hardships and dangers. Finally, in a quiet sea valley, they found traces of the Soul Return Grass.

The sight before them stunned them—a vast patch of Soul-Returning Grass grew in the sea valley, exactly as described in the ancient texts. It swayed gracefully under the shimmering waves, its flowers a dazzling azure blue.

Mona ran over excitedly and carefully picked a Soul-Returning Grass.

"We finally found it!" she cried happily.

However, at this moment, a strong wind blew, blowing up a cloud of sea sand.

A mysterious voice was faintly heard in the wind: "The Soul Returning Grass is a sacred object of heaven and earth. How can you obtain it so easily..."

Everyone was startled and looked around hurriedly. They saw a mysterious atmosphere in the valley, as if a pair of eyes were watching them in the dark.

Mona held the Soul Returning Grass tightly and said with a firm look in her eyes:

"Senior, excuse me for disturbing you. We don't want more than three plants. Please give us some medicine!"

"Three? You're so arrogant! We've been guarding the Soul-Returning Grass for generations, and we wouldn't even dare to covet it. And you're asking for three right out of the blue? What's your reason?"

The mysterious voice was very angry.

"No matter what, we must take the Soul-Returning Grass away. This is related to saving the fate of the entire sea race and the continent!"

As soon as they finished speaking, a group of huge sea creatures suddenly rushed in from all directions and surrounded them. These creatures had different shapes and exuded a powerful aura.

Neptune frowned and whispered, "It seems this is the beast guarding the Soul Return Grass. We must work together to overcome this difficulty!"

"Every Soul Returning Grass here has a protective beast. You think you can do that? You're dreaming!" The mysterious voice sounded again. Every word struck a chill in the hearts of the crowd.

Mona looked at the patch of Soul Returning Grass and was secretly shocked. How many guardian beasts were there? No matter what, Zhuzhu and Longying's health was more important. She would grab two or three plants at least.

"No matter what, everyone, be careful, grab two or three plants and then retreat!"

Before he finished speaking, Bixi took the lead, unleashing his unique water escape technique, nimbly weaving between the beasts. The other companions also displayed their unique skills, engaging in fierce battles with the beasts.

For a moment, the sea churned and shone brightly. The battle was fierce, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. However, both sides fought to a halt, and no one on either side was killed. With their tenacious will and tacit cooperation, they gradually gained the upper hand.

At that crucial moment, the Soul-Returning Grass in Mona's hand emanated a strange light, illuminating the entire sea valley. The mysterious voice echoed again: "Never mind, never mind. Your determination and courage have moved me. I will grant you three stalks of Soul-Returning Grass! I hope you will use them for the right purpose. Don't forget the peace you promised between the sea and the land!"

Seeing this, the strange beasts stopped attacking and quietly retreated. Mona bowed gratefully to the void, then handed the Soul Returning Grass to the Sea King and knelt straight down.

"Thank you, senior. I have something else to tell you!"

"You females, are you going to stop? If it weren't for the merits you have, I wouldn't even give you three Soul Returning Grasses. You'd be swallowed up by the whirlpool the moment you step into the sea valley!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior! The Sea Demon was sealed at the bottom of the sea a thousand years ago. Now he has taken the lives of others, escaped from the sealed area, and even injured the Dragon Orcs and the Earth Spirit. I think he will also come to ask for the Soul-Returning Grass. Please be careful, Senior!"

"The Sea Demon God? That demon dragon?"

"Yes, Senior. We've fought life and death several times, but we couldn't get him to condense into a human form. However, he borrowed the essence of the Earth Spirit and transformed from a dragon. Now he's wandering around in the form of black mist. Everyone, please be careful! Farewell!"

…Only the whistling sea breeze responded to Mona, and Mona and her companions gave up. Taking the Soul Returning Grass with them, they set out on their journey home. They knew that a redemption that would determine the fate of the sea race and the continent was about to begin…