Chapter 173: A Different Method – Kill and Plunder
What is Heavenly Jade Essence Stone?
In the original story, when Xiao Yan participated in the Alchemy Meeting and first entered the Pill Realm within the Pill Tower, he found a treasure called Earth Core Soul Marrow. He then stole Pill Spirit Pulp from a seventh tier magical beast, and later acquired Heavenly Jade Essence Stone from Xiong Zhan. By mixing these three items and consuming them, he achieved a breakthrough to the Spiritual Realm of the soul, ascending to an eighth tier alchemist.
Ultimately, this allowed him to turn the tides at the Alchemy Meeting and win the championship. The Heavenly Jade Essence Stone is a rare treasure truly a gift from nature!
"Hahaha… Your Majesty, Zi Yan, you two are truly my lucky stars!" Lu Bu laughed heartily. As long as he could find Pill Spirit Pulp and Earth Core Soul Marrow next, he would have the chance to step into the Spiritual Realm.
At that point, becoming a match for a Dou Zun would be well within reach. Soul Hall? He would ensure they never returned!
Hearing Lu Bu's words, both Medusa and Zi Yan smiled uncontrollably. The joy on their faces was evident, though Medusa quickly shivered, restrained her expression, and pretended nothing had happened. Zi Yan, however, let out a cheerful laugh. She raised her hand and summoned the space puppet, which took large strides forward and retrieved the two pieces of Heavenly Jade Essence Stone as well as the colorful stone beneath the jawbone of the Seven Colored Swallowing Python's remains.
"Seven Colored Origin Stone?" Lu Bu muttered as he gazed at the head sized colorful stone in his palm. Seven distinct patterns were clearly etched on its surface, and waves of unique, pure energy faintly radiated from it.
No wonder Medusa could sense it it was this thing… Lu Bu thought, slightly astonished.
Although he wasn't a Seven Colored Swallowing Python himself and couldn't discern if this was an Eight Colored or Nine Colored Origin Stone, judging by its size alone, even if it wasn't one of the higher grades, it was still a top quality Seven Colored Origin Stone.
"Let's put it away for now…" Lu Bu's eyes flashed with a gleam of excitement. Once they left, he would let Medusa absorb it. With this, her strength would surely rise to the next level.
"I'm going back. Call me if you need me," Medusa yawned lazily and said as her mesmerizing, seductive peach blossom eyes reverted to their clear, crystalline gaze.
"Lu Bu, Lu Bu, what are these?" Zi Yan asked curiously, holding the two bright green stones in her hands.
"You know these are treasures, but you don't know what kind of treasures they are?" Lu Bu asked, puzzled.
"I'm only responsible for finding the treasures, not identifying them!" Zi Yan huffed, hands on her hips and pouting angrily.
"These are called Heavenly Jade Essence Stones, a very rare medicinal material. They can be used to…" Lu Bu began to explain, but before he could finish, Zi Yan let out a bored yawn, leaving him speechless.
This girl… Lu Bu knocked lightly on her head. "Come on, let's move on to the next huh?"
Before he could finish speaking, a figure with purple and brown wings skimmed across the ground, and in a few quick flashes, landed atop the hill.
"Xiao Yan?" Lu Bu exclaimed in surprise.
"Damn it, you beat me here!" Xiao Yan cursed, looking as though he had just lost millions of gold coins.
Had he been even slightly faster, he wouldn't have been late.
Lu Bu's eyes flickered with a cunning light as an idea came to him. Smiling, he said, "Want to know what I found here?"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and instinctively took a step back. He didn't believe for a second that Lu Bu was the type to share benefits freely.
Lu Bu ignored Xiao Yan's wary demeanor. With a flip of his hand, he revealed a palm sized piece of emerald green stone. The stone was etched with intricate patterns, and faintly visible within it was a viscous liquid flowing.
"Heavenly Jade Essence Stone?!" Xiao Yan gasped, though the voice sounded old clearly Yao Lao speaking.
"I'll give this to you, but you'll need to do me a favor," Lu Bu said with a sly smile.
Xiao Yan's expression shifted repeatedly as he hesitated. After a moment, he nodded slowly. "Tell me. I won't guarantee I'll help, though."
Yao Lao had already explained the item's use in Xiao Yan's mind. It could quickly elevate someone to the eighth tier. Xiao Yan coveted it immensely. Even if he couldn't use it now, having it in hand was the first priority.
"I'm looking for Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva… you understand what I mean, right?" Lu Bu said with a sly grin. With a flick of his finger, the Heavenly Jade Essence Stone flew toward Xiao Yan.
Catching the stone, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered with realization. He quickly connected the dots. Lu Bu had previously traded with him for the method to create the Poison Pill for a Woeful Poison Body. Xiao Yan and Yao Lao had long suspected that Lu Bu knew someone with such a body.
The Poison Pill method required three key ingredients: three types of Heavenly Flames, Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva, and the magic core of a seventh tier Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast.
The three types of Heavenly Flames were already accounted for between Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, and Lu Bu, they already had them. Getting Xiao Yan to help was no great difficulty, as long as Lu Bu paid a fair price.
The seventh tier Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast wouldn't be an issue either. That kid was likely from the Ancient Void Dragon clan, and even seventh tier magical beasts weren't his match. As long as the beast could be found, taking it down wouldn't be a problem.
The real challenge was the Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva it was extraordinarily rare.
"Alright, I agree to help you look for it," Xiao Yan said. "But… I'm not responsible for getting it for you."
"Of course," Lu Bu replied with a chuckle.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan turned and left, heading off in search of the next item of interest.
"Teacher, the Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva is connected to the Bodhi Ancient Tree. Are we really just going to help Lu Bu?" Xiao Yan asked.
"And what do you think the Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva is for?"
"Obviously to find the Bodhi Ancient Tree!" Xiao Yan said urgently. "That's a divine treasure that could make someone a saint instantly!"
"Hehe… every time the Bodhi Ancient Tree emerges, it causes a heaven and earth phenomenon. At that point, even a blind person could find it forget about the saliva," Yao Lao said, chuckling.
"Uh…" Xiao Yan was left speechless. Was that really how it worked?
"Moreover, by my estimation, the Bodhi Ancient Tree won't appear for decades. Do you really want to get involved?"
"What?" Xiao Yan was stunned. If everyone knew when it would appear, then where was the element of fate?
"Kid, don't think the Bodhi Ancient Tree is easy to deal with. Countless peak Dou Zuns and even Semi Saints have died trying to claim it. That's not something you can conquer with just a little Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva."
"Then… is the Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva even useful?" Xiao Yan asked, confused.
"Of course it's a medicinal ingredient," Yao Lao replied. "But it only works for those below the Dou Wang level. It improves their constitution, making it easier for them to advance to Dou Wang."
"Well…" Xiao Yan suddenly lost interest. Compared to that minor effect, the Heavenly Jade Essence Stone was far more important.
As for advancing Yun Yun to Dou Wang? That wasn't a concern. He could just ask Elder Su Qian for a dose of Heart Flame Essence for her.
Back on the hill, as Xiao Yan disappeared into the distance, Zi Yan tugged on Lu Bu's sleeve. "Lu Bu, what are we doing next?"
Lu Bu furrowed his brow. Wandering aimlessly like headless flies wasn't an efficient strategy. Perhaps it was time to change tactics.
How about… killing and plundering?
"Let's go find Elder Su Qian," Lu Bu decided immediately. He planned to team up with the elder and take down Mo Tianxing once and for all.
It was time to settle their long standing grudge and bury Mo Tianxing here!
(End of Chapter)
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