The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278: Dealing with an oblivious host was truly a challenge!

Chieftain Lie Xiu, Second Elder Lie Feng, and Fifth Elder Lie Hei observed Xiao Huo's demeanor, each displaying a distinct expression. Lie Feng and Lie Hei scoffed coldly, while Lie Xiu frowned slightly and shook his head.

Yet, after some thought, he did not dwell on the matter too much. After all, it was the nature of the young not to be astute or perceptive of hidden meanings.

At that moment, Xiao Huo had already approached the Fire Ant statue. He bowed deeply to Lie Xiu and the others before placing his hand on the statue. Lie Xiu smiled faintly—at least the boy had manners.

The instant Xiao Huo's palm touched the Fire Ant statue, a glimmer of spiritual light surged from within, traveling up his arm and into his mind. Xiao Huo felt as though a multitude of insect-like whispers filled his head.

Accompanied by these sounds, a torrent of text rushed in, causing an intense pain in his head. Thus, the Fire Ant Cultivation Method was completely instilled into Xiao Huo's mind.

Chu Xuan, observing from afar, nodded slightly. This method of directly imprinting knowledge into the mind was evidently quicker and more memorable than studying from bone scripts. Such techniques existed in the world of cultivation as well.

However, the drawback was also clear—it could lead to rigid thinking. The Fire Ant Cultivation Method received by Xiao Huo and others all stemmed from a talented predecessor, presumably the legendary Golden Insect Master, Lie Teng.

Lie Teng's insights might not represent everyone's experience. Some might have developed unique insights that could have taken the Fire Ant Cultivation Method in a different direction. Such potential insights might be completely stifled by this mode of transmission.

"Go back and rest," Lie Xiu waved his hand, and two robust attendants came forward to help Xiao Huo back to his seat.

After Xiao Huo's return, Lie Yong immediately stepped forward to receive the Wisdom of Insects. Despite facing the same pain, Lie Yong's resolve was evidently stronger than Xiao Huo's. He gritted his teeth and endured without assistance, walking back to his seat on his own.

Lie Xiu looked at him approvingly and nodded, "Well done."

Following that, other young men and women like Lie Jia and Lie Fei approached the statue to listen to the Wisdom of Insects. This continued until noon when the ritual finally concluded.

"The Fire Ant eggs are ready; each of you may come and take one," announced Lie Xiu. He clapped his hands, and immediately, three robust attendants brought forward three large wooden platters adorned with exquisite patterns.

In the cave world, where minerals were abundant but wood was scarce, wood was extremely valuable. The use of beautifully crafted wooden platters to hold the Fire Ant eggs demonstrated the tribe's emphasis on this event.

By now, Xiao Huo and the others had recovered from their pain. He scanned the area, noting there were sixteen ant eggs in total. Each was the size of a palm, radiating a deep red hue and seemingly emitting heat.

Chu Xuan, accustomed to scanning with his spiritual sense, suddenly took notice. "Hmm, this ant egg is extraordinary." He observed that one of the eggs gleamed with a brilliant gold-red hue, unlike the others. He immediately activated his spiritual sense, vibrating the shard of the Mirror, attempting to signal Xiao Huo to choose that particular egg.

However, Xiao Huo, feeling the vibration of the mirror shard, tensed up instead, clutching at his chest tightly.

Lie Xiu noticed his movement and asked with concern, "What's the matter? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xiao Huo shook his head, "A little."

"Then pick an egg and go rest," Lie Xiu said with a smile. "It's normal to feel a bit unwell after listening to the Wisdom of Insects. Just eat well and rest."