Lin Tian lay on the tree branch for nearly half a day, feeling the powerful medicinal effects of the Five-Colored Lotus Seed. His wounds gradually scabbed over, and his bones seemed to begin healing. Every time he moved, he couldn't help but sigh lightly—this medicine was truly a miraculous healing treasure, the recovery process was almost instant.
He thought to himself that he must be incredibly lucky. If he hadn't fallen and landed on this thick tree branch, he would have surely become the dinner of some carnivorous beast by now. Just thinking about it made his stomach rumble with hunger. He had been unconscious for an entire day without eating. As a Bone Strengthening Stage cultivator, his appetite was naturally large. Without food for a day, not only was his stomach empty, but his head began to feel dizzy as well.
However, his injuries made him realize that if he hastily climbed down to look for food, it could result in even more severe consequences. After all, even with skilled doctors, someone with such injuries would need to rest for at least three to four months. Though his condition had improved somewhat, if he were careless, his wounds could easily reopen, with dire results.
He frowned slightly. The Five-Colored Lotus Seed had indeed worked rapidly to heal him, and the protection of the Time and Space Power and the Lingwu Scripture had made his recovery far faster than ordinary people. However, even so, full recovery without leaving any aftereffects would still require at least two to three days. Without a rare treasure like the Five-Colored Lotus Seed, recovering faster would be nearly impossible.
Being in this primordial jungle, Lin Tian knew that spiritual treasures were not uncommon here, but these were usually guarded by fierce beasts or even monster beasts. Right now, with his severe injuries, he could barely handle a normal wild animal, let alone dare to act rashly.
However, his hunger was growing more intense, and he could no longer hold back. After taking several deep breaths, he finally decided to take the risk. He began to carefully move along the tree branch. Each movement was accompanied by excruciating pain, especially from the fractured bones, which shot sharp pain through his body with every shift. But he dared not stop, as his goal was the bird's nest nearby. If he could find some bird eggs, it would solve his hunger for the time being.
After a difficult struggle, he finally managed to reach the bird's nest. As expected, there were four bird eggs the size of fists inside. The fifth egg, however, was much larger than the others—almost as large as a goose egg.
Ignoring the foul smell around him, Lin Tian eagerly cracked open the eggs one by one and devoured them hungrily. His stomach gradually calmed down, and at least the intense hunger was no longer there. Just as he was about to eat the last large egg, he suddenly noticed that this egg was different from the others. It was perfectly spherical, with dark red spots on the shell, making it appear unusually special.
He furrowed his brow. This egg didn't seem like it came from an ordinary bird species. He didn't think much about it, deciding to continue satisfying his hunger. He placed the egg against the tree trunk and tried to crack it open.
However, the egg was surprisingly hard. No matter how much effort he put in, the shell remained intact. Lin Tian was stunned. Even injured, with his strength, he could easily break ordinary stones. How could this bird egg be so tough?
"Could this be a monster beast's egg?" Lin Tian speculated to himself. He remembered that Elder Li had once mentioned that some monster beasts, in order to cultivate, would sometimes abandon their eggs, casually laying them in other birds' nests. If this truly was a monster beast's egg, then its shell would naturally be much harder than a normal bird egg.
Just as he was cautiously tucking this special egg into his arms and preparing to leave, a sudden surge of murderous intent made the hairs on his body stand on end. His heart skipped a beat as he realized something had locked onto him. The sensation felt like a hunter in a dense forest suddenly being targeted by a fierce beast.
Lin Tian's heart tightened. He took a deep breath, and his muscles immediately tensed. He felt the two bones in his chest that had just healed crack again, and the sharp pain made him instantly clear-headed. He swiftly flipped over, changing from lying on the branch to hanging on the tree trunk with all fours, his entire body tensed and focused.
At that moment, a pungent wind swept toward him. Out of the corner of his eye, Lin Tian saw a black shadow shoot past him on the tree trunk. It was a snake, the size of a wine glass, with its body coiled like a living arrow, darting swiftly through the air and immediately burrowing into the tree trunk. The snake's head twisted on the tree trunk as if trying to escape the branches that were holding it back.
Lin Tian couldn't help but suck in a cold breath, his heart filled with shock. What kind of snake was this? Its launching power was incredibly fierce! If he had been even a little careless earlier, he would have been pierced by its deadly strike. This snake's attack power was no weaker than any crossbow, and even a cultivator below the Qi Transformation Stage would have almost no chance of survival if they faced it.
Lin Tian stared in astonishment at the black snake. It was pitch black, with scales that seemed to swirl like mist—clearly a fierce monster beast. This snake was called the "Mo Yun Snake." Though small, its launching ability and attack power were enough to tear apart any prey. It used its tail to anchor itself and launched its body with tremendous force, capable of breaking even large beasts with ease.
However, what Lin Tian didn't realize was that this snake was not only strong, but its gallbladder, blood, and even its flesh had high medicinal value. Especially for cultivators practicing eye techniques, this snake was a rare and precious material.
Lin Tian was fully focused now, knowing this snake was not easy to deal with. But he also understood that if he didn't leave quickly, he might fall into even greater danger.