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The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill ignored Cai Lin's shock and said, "During the process of my clone being refined into a pill, a strange change occurred. Part of the clone's sentience and memories were preserved and transferred to the pill... and thus, I was born."
"I was very clear that resisting Amon was almost impossible, so I used Deception on him, pretending to be his clone... More accurately, pretending that my self-perception was 'Amon's avatar'."
"Then I voluntarily came here... My absorption and refinement by you is unchangeable, but within that premise, there's still a sliver of room for manipulation."
Cai Lin asked, "What do you want?"
The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill adjusted his monocle, not directly stating his demand, but instead asked, "Are you uneasy about Amon's massive investment in your child? Do you want to know Amon's true purpose? Have you considered what he ultimately wants to gain from your child?"
Cai Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, and she asked with a hint of urgency in her tone, "What do you know?"
The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill shook his head, "I only have some conjectures, but I can't be certain. After all, the thoughts of different Amons are not the same."
"The main body did not share his thoughts with the clone, and even if he did, it might not be true... Amon even deceives Amon."
"But I know his character and understand his methods. The results I deduce also have great reference value."
"Even if you know his purpose, you can't change anything, but at least there's a sliver more hope, isn't there?"
Cai Lin looked at the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill, remaining silent, waiting for him to continue.
The latter 'tsk'ed and then said, "I will seal myself, allowing you to refine and absorb me more easily..."
"I will tell you some information I know about Amon, and tell you his purpose in cultivating your child..."
"In return, I need you to find an Eight-Rank Pill with Seven-Color Pill Lightning or above, to serve as a new body for my consciousness."
"You want to exchange an uncertain conjecture for an Eight-Rank Pill?" Cai Lin shook her head, "That value is not equal."
The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill said firmly, "Only an Eight-Rank Pill with Seven-Color Pill Lightning or above can barely bear my consciousness. This is my absolute bottom line... You know my current situation; I have no other demands."
"Information about Amon, in the eyes of those who truly need it, is not worth less than this. He is strong, but there are indeed people in this world who can pose a threat to him. I will also give you information about those who can hinder him."
"Furthermore, Amon's plan will only be activated when your child reaches the Dou Saint level, so she is not entirely powerless..."
"Knowing what she will face in advance allows for earlier preparation, increasing her chances of survival."
"If you directly ask Amon his purpose, he will likely not tell you everything. Your child's success and his success may not be entirely equivalent. He might only need a certain stage in your child's 'evolution'."
Cai Lin took a deep breath. She was tempted, but there was still a crucial question:
"I don't have an Eight-Rank Pill, and a pill of that grade is not something I can acquire."
A look of surprise appeared on the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill's face: "Ah?"
He was not, after all, Amon's avatar, but merely possessed part of a clone's sentience, with severe memory loss, leading to errors in some basic information.
The fact that the other party couldn't provide what he needed left the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill silent.
After a long while, he quietly said, "How about you ask Huang Tao for one? He might give it to you."
Cai Lin looked at the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill with a gaze that said 'are you an idiot': "Are you underestimating the preciousness of an Eight-Rank Pill? Why would he give it to me for no reason?"
The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill pointed to his own nose and said, "Me! Amon even gave a Ninth-Rank Pill, so one Eight-Rank Pill shouldn't be a big deal, right? Don't think of any complicated reasons, just say you want to eat it. As the child's mother, you have a certain right to be willful!"
'But that's too willful, isn't it?' Cai Lin thought to herself.
She decided to give it a try. There was no harm in trying; at worst, she'd be scolded and sent back.
Just as she was about to leave, the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill spoke, "Wait, eat me first."
As he spoke, a faint glow emanated from his body, and a light brown mist rose. His form suddenly shrank, transforming into an eye-sized pill.
A rich pill fragrance permeated the sealed space. Cai Lin reached out her hand, and the pill consciously settled in her palm.
Looking at the reddish-brown pill with twelve stripes, she instinctively felt a strong desire to consume it.
"Don't hesitate, eat me... I've already processed myself, so I won't suddenly release energy you can't bear," the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill's voice echoed.
Driven by an inner craving, Cai Lin opened her mouth and swallowed the pill... She always felt it was strange, like she had swallowed a person whole.
A potent medicinal force surged through her body, circulated through her meridians, and finally gathered in her lower abdomen, where the fetus was developing.
The medicinal properties of pills like the Heavenly Serpent Blood Coagulation Pill, which are used to nourish the fetus, are generally mild. However, this particular pill was of too high a grade, and Cai Lin did not possess the cultivation to match it. Thus, even with the pill having been Sealed and processed, she still felt an uncomfortable bloated sensation in her body.
Just as she was about to go find Huang Tao, Cai Lin suddenly realized she was trapped in the room. When the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill had been communicating with her earlier, he had cut off this space, making it independent.
A special power surged from her abdomen, followed by some unfamiliar knowledge. She instinctively reached out her hand, clenched it, and the state of the space being cut off and independent was lifted.
As she completed this action, the surging power gradually receded.
Cai Lin looked at her right hand. The sensation of being able to control heaven and earth just now left her somewhat intoxicated.
"That was just now..." she asked, a hint of confusion in her tone.
"That was my power. Before you completely digest me, you can mobilize my power at any time. However, you must be careful; this will accelerate the unsealing," the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill's voice resonated from within her body.
Cai Lin's expression changed slightly, and the uncomfortable bloated feeling in her body became even more pronounced... Her previous action had slightly loosened the seal, and the speed at which the medicinal power surged had increased by a fraction.
She adapted to this rather bloated state and walked towards the main hall where Huang Tao usually stayed.
As expected, Huang Tao was still sitting on that cold chair, eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
As Cai Lin hesitated whether to speak, he opened his eyes and asked softly, "Is something wrong?"
Cai Lin said with some embarrassment, "Do you have an Eight-Rank Pill with Seven-Color Pill Lightning or above? The kind that solidifies the foundation and cultivates vitality."
To make it seem like she was seeking benefits for herself or her future child, she specifically added details about its purpose.
Huang Tao didn't ask too many questions; he simply nodded. "I will refine it for you now. Come and collect it yourself in seven days."
"Ah? Oh..." Cai Lin walked out of the main hall in a daze, still somewhat unable to believe that Huang Tao had agreed so readily, without even making demands or asking for reasons.
"What exactly is my child's use to him?" Cai Lin couldn't help but ask.
The Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill pondered for a moment before saying, "A further step on the ladder."
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