Chapter 35: The Rioting Spirit Ascension Platform, Dark Gold Terrorclaw.
"How could I possibly lie to you, Boss?
Na'er, I'm all about loyalty!
"The silence in the room lasted only a moment before Na'er responded immediately, her bright purple eyes filled with sincerity.
"Okay, I trust you," Jiang Xiu's lips curled up as he picked up a purple crystal shrimp and placed it on Na'er's plate.
He'd spent the past four years with Na'er almost daily, and he could tell a lot about her. Compared to Gu Yue, Na'er was more witty and lively. While she was obsessed with something, she had a good heart. Hmm... a good dragon.
"You have some too! This large abalone is so tender and juicy.
"Following the principle of give and take, Na'er picked up an abalone and handed it to Jiang Xiu.Watching Jiang Xiu continue eating, seemingly referring to the question as a casual one, Na'er slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Boss, it's not that Na'er wants to deceive you, it's just that my identity is too shocking. If you knew I was a dragon, you might be confused and misunderstood."
"For the sake of our everlasting revolutionary friendship, Na'er will only lie to you this once. I won't do it again," Na'er muttered to herself, looking at the young man beside her.
"Hurry up, Na'er, eat! If you don't, it'll be gone soon."Jiang Xiu, noticing Na'er's daze, gently reminded her."Oh oh!""Waiter, bring back all those dishes, one for each person!"
Na'er said loudly with a wave of her hand, her mind clearing up. Suddenly, she felt like she could eat more.
"Beep beep!"
At that moment, Na'er's soul communicator and Jiang Xiu's soul communicator began to chime simultaneously.
"Hmm? Tomorrow is the biannual Soul Ascension Platform riot at the East China Sea Soul Pagoda. Master asked if we should go to the Soul Ascension Platform?
"Na'er glanced at the message and looked up at Jiang Xiu."Yes, of course not," Jiang Xiu replied softly, his eyes flickering.
The Spirit Ascension Platform riots were originally a flaw in the platform's mechanism. Over time, the spirit power within the platform would increase, and so would the number and age of the spirit beasts within.
Later, after a series of decisions, the Spirit Pagoda did not address this flaw, instead limiting the platform's riots to a limited period, hence the name "riot period."
The riot period was a favorite time for many spirit masters to enter the platform to ascend, as the increased number of spirit beasts meant more opportunities and increased years of advancement.
"It seems there's a thousand-year-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear within this East Sea Primary Spirit Ascension Platform, and it possesses an external spirit bone," Jiang Xiu pondered silently. The spirit bone within that Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's most powerful weapon: the Dark Gold Terrorclaw.During this period, due to the decline of the spirit beast clan, the value of spirit bones continued to rise, and even a thousand-year-old spirit bone was in short supply.
Furthermore, external spirit bones have always been recognized as the rarest spirit bones in the spirit master world, their value only surpassing that of certain hundred-thousand-year spirit bones. This is because external spirit bones are subject to growth, unlike the six internal spirit bones, which have a fixed age.
"This item is destined for me."Soon, Jiang Xiu decided to acquire it. The Dark Gold Terror Claws were powerful enough. He hadn't yet begun adding spirit rings to his second martial spirit, but with them, his melee combat weakness would be eliminated.
With the Dark Gold Terror Claws, combined with his first spirit skill, Time Stop, he would dare challenge even a Spirit King two levels higher than him.Of course, if that Soul King was the strongest Soul King from ten thousand years ago, he would probably have to think for a moment."Okay, let's go tomorrow," Na'er agreed upon seeing Jiang Xiu agree.After four years of training and spiritual cultivation, Jiang Xiu's first and second spirit rings were already over nine thousand years old. Jiang Xiu estimated that this spiritual cultivation would allow him to directly break through to ten thousand years.Although Na'er was a little behind, her first two soul rings had also reached 6,000 years.
"By the way, Na'er, what's your spiritual power level?"
"Hmm... I don't know. I last tested it last time.
"Hearing Jiang Xiu's question, Na'er pondered for a moment, shook her head slightly, and continued eating.
"Walk."
Jiang Xiu's eye twitched. Feeling full, he prepared to return to his training. The food had been carefully prepared for the two of them by the Spirit Pagoda, each one imbued with considerable soul power and qi.
Qi and blood were what he needed most after cultivating the Unleaked Golden Body. Most of the combat techniques of the Body Sect didn't require soul power, but rather harnessed the power of heaven and earth, channeled into the body, and then energized with one's own qi and blood.
The Unleaked Golden Body has four levels: Infusion, Marrow Cleansing, Reshaping, and Golden Body. He was currently in the first level: Infusion. Simply put, it nourished one's qi and blood, ensuring that it remained inexhaustible and the body remained strong.
The highest level of the Golden Body was said to allow the flesh to attain divine form.
"Boss, come with me for a stroll tonight. We've finally gotten out, so let's experience the beauty of the East China Sea."
Just as Jiang Xiu was about to leave the room, Na'er asked with a pitiful tone, her beautiful eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"You want to see the scenery? I'm embarrassed to tell you," Jiang Xiu paused, speaking meaningfully.Compared to scenery, food was Na'er's favorite.
"As expected of you, Boss. You're absolutely captivated. So, can we go..."
Na'er chuckled and continued.
"Okay, meet at the foot of the Spirit Transferring Tower at 6 p.m."
Jiang Xiu shrugged, speaking nonchalantly. Cultivation requires slack and rest, and tomorrow he'll be heading to the Spirit Ascension Platform, so a break today is acceptable.
"Okay!"
Na'er replied cheerfully. She'd heard about the delicious food in the East China Sea back in Shrek City, and this time she wanted to see if it was truly authentic.
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Evening.
A gentle breeze blew, the day's heat gradually dissipated. A glimmer of sunset still lingered in the western sky, and the world was at its most beautiful moment, just before dark.
"Jiang Xiu! Jiang Xiu! I'm here!" A young woman's ethereal voice echoed, approaching from afar. Na'er, clad in a white dress, her silver hair tied in a high ponytail, stepped gracefully behind Jiang Xiu.
Jiang Xiu, meanwhile, wore a regal black robe emblazoned with golden patterns. His handsome face exuded authority, yet also exuded the youthful spirit of youth.
Standing together, the two instantly gave those around them a childhood sweetheart vibe.
"Sorry for the wait! I've already chosen. Let's go for beef first, then seafood, and finally... whatever you want, one by one."
Na'er followed Jiang Xiu's side, her rosy lips chattering non-stop, clearly having already made a plan.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Feeling the evening breeze, Na'er lingering around him, Jiang Xiu's heart rippled slightly.
"That's the good thing about being young."
Leng Yaozhu, high up in the Spirit Pagoda, peered through the floor-to-ceiling window at the two retreating figures, a faint smile on her red lips.
"I hope Na'er, you won't end up like me, meeting the right person at the right time."
Leng Yaozhu sighed softly and took a sip of the red wine in her hand.If she had known this earlier, she wouldn't have been so reckless as to break up with her sister and let her sister turn to the arms of evil forces.
(End of this chapter)