God of Pets-Chapter 490: Secret Garden

Sure enough, the places where their heads exploded are the same. The blood splatters in only two opposite directions, which is somewhat different from the imagined head explosion.

Almost everyone realized something. This situation doesn’t seem like an explosion from the inside; it seems more like someone squeezing their heads, crushing them outright.

The blood sprays out from the sides of the fingers, creating this kind of splatter pattern.

But from beginning to end, they didn’t see anyone, nor did they see any Secret Spirit. If something terrifying really existed that could crush people’s heads beside them without being detected, what a frightening thing it would be.

Unconsciously, everyone began to look around like Xie Shixi, and some even started retreating into the buildings of the Giant Tree Nest. Everyone was terrified, as if countless invisible and terrifying enemies surrounded them, ready to take their lives at any moment.

Everyone was on edge, seeing threats everywhere.

"You gentlemen are the most distinguished among us. What should we do now? Please make a decision," someone, unable to bear the immense psychological pressure, ran to Qin Qiu and the others and said. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"It’s our first time here too, and we know nothing about this place. How can we make a reckless judgment without understanding it first? As Qin said earlier, everyone decides for themselves, and naturally, the consequences are theirs to bear. No one told you to dig up the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, right?" Shang Tianyin said calmly.

Chu Jianfeng and the others shared the same sentiment. Qin Qiu had already clarified the situation. They chose to dig up the treasures on their own; now they’re scared and seeking help, which is unreasonable.

Besides, they really didn’t have a great idea. As long as they didn’t consume those Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, they were temporarily safe.

"Let’s return to the nest," Qin Qiu commanded his men to open the door, leading everyone back to the nest, and then closed the door.

Returning inside the building, everyone’s sense of security increased a bit.

However, in Chen Guan’s view, their current state was no different from children hiding under the covers because of a fear of ghosts.

If something could silently crush heads beside them, this giant nest wouldn’t provide any safety.

"This place is too bizarre," Chen Guan said as he and Fujimura Reiko entered the room Qin Qiu assigned to them. Fujimura Reiko’s face didn’t look too good.

Even she feared something unseen and untouchable.

"Don’t worry too much. We didn’t touch those Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. According to the current situation, even if someone has to die, it’s those who dug up the treasures first," Chen Guan said calmly.

"It’s not just that I’m worried about. I’m most afraid these treasures seem to have an owner," Fujimura Reiko said, a paler shade on her already beautiful face, adding a quality that elicited sympathy.

"Why do you say that?" Chen Guan asked with a smile.

"Don’t you feel those treasures are too neatly arranged? Block after block, the boundaries between different types of treasures are clear, like plots of crops planted by a farmer..." Fujimura Reiko paused, then continued, "And our entry here was too strange. According to Qin Qiu, the Ten Great Families studied for so many years without finding a way to break through the Wall of Sighs. Why were we instead drawn in by it? I fear the owner here dragged us in..."

Fujimura Reiko didn’t finish her sentence because she realized what she was about to say was too pessimistic.

"Dragged us in to use as fertilizer?" Chen Guan finished what she left unsaid.

When he first heard Chu Yutian describe the situation here, Chen Guan already suspected this was an artificial setting.

After arriving, he was even more convinced of his thoughts.

This really didn’t seem like the result of natural growth but rather the handiwork of some life form.

"I hope this is the Grotto Heaven Secret Realm because if not, it would be too terrifying," Fujimura Reiko said, nodding.

Chen Guan understood her meaning. If it were the Grotto Heaven Secret Realm, these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures might have been cultivated by some human force.

Though this speculation sounds shocking and implausible, it’s stronger than the alternative.

If the treasures weren’t planted by humans, then what kind of terrifying existence planted them?

Humans, at least, are communicable. If it were a Secret Spirit, being drawn in means they might actually become fertilizer.

At this time, everyone busied themselves with discussing the events happening here, yet even Qin Qiu and others couldn’t pinpoint what kind of place this was.

In one room, Wang Lian sat with Gu Shan and Purple Robe; the Soldier Lord emerged arrogantly from Wang Lian’s body, standing there so proudly.

Even though Wang Lian was invited by Qin Qiu, she was closer to Gu Shan and Purple Robe.

For one, the Soldier Lord originally came from the Dushan Sect, with strong relationships with Gu Shan and Purple Robe.

For another, Wang Lian sensed a threat and wished to form an alliance, choosing Gu Shan and Purple Robe as her best options.

Qin Qiu seemed to treat her well, but that was because she possessed the Soldier Lord, not due to her beauty.

As Wang Lian could see clearly, a man like Qin Qiu surely wouldn’t care about a woman’s life or death. He’s a typical descendent of the great families, where even the most beautiful woman could be sacrificed if necessary.

So Wang Lian preferred to ally with Gu Shan and Purple Robe, and due to their connection to the Soldier Lord, Gu Shan and Purple Robe shared this sentiment.

"Soldier Lord, can you see what kind of place this is?" Purple Robe asked with a somber expression, looking at the Soldier Lord.

The Soldier Lord slightly nodded, maintaining that proud demeanor, but you could see a hint of gravity in her eyes.

"You know what kind of place this is?" Wang Lian felt a glimmer of hope.

The fear was in not knowing; knowing something was always better than not knowing anything.

"You tell her," the Soldier Lord signaled Purple Robe to explain.

"You’re familiar with the Secret Spirit called Spirit Devouring God in the Secret Realm, right?" Purple Robe said.

"Yes, I read about the Spirit Devouring God in textbooks. The Spirit Devouring God is a special Secret Spirit that can cultivate Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to lure and prey on other Secret Spirits. Are you suggesting this endless field of treasures was all planted by the Spirit Devouring God?" Wang Lian asked, dumbfounded.

She knew the Spirit Devouring God was nicknamed the ’Secret Realm Gardener,’ but according to writings, the Spirit Devouring God occasionally planted treasures to lure and consume Secret Spirits. There was no mention of them cultivating such a large area of treasures.

"That’s right, it is the Spirit Devouring God. If I’m not mistaken, this should be the secret garden of the Spirit Devouring God, or in other words, their cultivation base and experimental field..." Purple Robe said seriously, his expression grave.