Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 576 - 289: Refining Candle Dragon Saliva
After cataloging all the spoils of war, Xu Ping proceeded to destroy each of the unknown items one by one.
After that, he silently left the area, riding the Escape Light, and sped towards Hundred Spirit Mountain.
Time flew by, and two and a half months passed in the blink of an eye.
Within the deep underground cave of Cangyue Mountain, Xu Ping sat quietly on a stone bed, focused entirely on operating his Cultivation Technique.
The cave was silent, with only wisps of Spiritual Qi floating around him like soft ribbons.
Uncertain how much time had passed, Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, a hint of satisfaction flashing through them:
"Gaining two Third-rank prolongation Spiritual Objects has increased my lifespan by a full ninety years; this journey was well worth it, with considerable gains."
Now, his lifespan had officially surpassed the milestone of seventeen hundred years!
Such an extended life span, not to mention ordinary cultivators, would make even those in the Nascent Soul Stage drool with envy.
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Xu Ping meditated briefly to calm the stirring Mana within him. Then, with a flick of his palm, the Jade Bottle containing Candle Dragon Saliva appeared in his hand.
"I wonder what effect it will have if the Water Lake Rat ingests this Candle Dragon Saliva." Xu Ping mused, stroking his chin in contemplation.
After all, it is the essence blood of a Fourth-rank transformation Demon Beast with Candle Dragon blood, which should have a significant impact on a Third-rank Demon Beast like Water Lake Rat.
Undoubtedly, the vitality and potential of Water Lake Rat would be greatly enhanced, but Xu Ping was uncertain whether its cultivation could advance further.
If the Water Lake Rat could break through to the peak of the Third-rank Upper Grade, then ordinary Golden Core Perfection cultivators might not be its match.
Moreover, it might also accelerate the cultivation progress of the ’Profound Turtle Mountain-Suppressing Skill.’
"Merely pondering here is ultimately of no practical use, so it’s better to try and see the results myself!"
With this thought in mind, Xu Ping’s figure flickered like a phantom, instantly vanishing from the chamber.
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In another chamber, the room was filled with Spiritual Qi, shimmering with a soft and enchanting glow.
The Water Lake Rat was immersed in the tranquil state of cultivation, the surrounding Spiritual Qi swaying gently in rhythm with its breathing.
Suddenly, the Water Lake Rat slightly reacted.
It abruptly opened its round eyes to find Xu Ping standing expressionless before it.
"Master."
The Water Lake Rat’s face instantly broke into a sycophantic smile.
Having followed Xu Ping for years, it accumulated rich experience, knowing well the meanings behind its master’s different expressions.
When the master often appeared smiling, there were typically no good events. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
But when he was expressionless, it often brought benefits.
"Hmm."
Xu Ping nodded slightly, then with a gentle flick of his finger, a radiant streak of light flashed, and the Jade Bottle containing Candle Dragon Saliva flew like a meteor, landing steadily at the Water Lake Rat’s feet.
The Jade Bottle emitted a gentle luster, and the mysterious Candle Dragon Saliva within seemed to contain boundless power, with a faint gleam circulating.
"This is Candle Dragon Saliva. Make sure you swallow and refine it quickly; it will greatly benefit you."
Xu Ping instructed calmly.
"Candle Dragon Saliva?"
The Water Lake Rat was puzzled, its eyes full of doubt.
After all, it was just a Demon Beast, and had never heard of such a rare item as Candle Dragon Saliva before.
However, it clearly understood the last part of the master’s words about it being greatly beneficial.
"Thank you, Master."
Filled with excitement, the Water Lake Rat carefully reached out its paw, picked up the Jade Bottle, and gently opened the lid.
In an instant, a strange scent with a rich blood smell spread like a tidal wave.
The scent was unique and intense, seemingly crossing through long years, carrying the mysterious aura of ancient times, intoxicating yet awe-inspiring.
Xu Ping, inhaling the scent, remained calm, showing no special reaction.
But the Water Lake Rat’s reaction was extremely intense.
Its round eyes were fixated on the Candle Dragon Saliva in the bottle, a glimmer of undisguised greedy desire flashed in its eyes, drool uncontrollably trickling from the corners of its mouth.
The tremendous power contained in Candle Dragon Saliva seemed to be an instinctual allure, deeply stimulating its primal craving as a Demon Beast.
Finally, the Water Lake Rat could no longer suppress its inner impulse and directly swallowed the Jade Bottle along with the Candle Dragon Saliva all at once.
In an instant, its Demonic Power surged wildly, and the previously calm Spiritual Qi in the chamber became agitated as well.
The Spiritual Qi surged around the Water Lake Rat like stirred lake water, forming small vortices.
The Water Lake Rat’s body trembled slightly, feeling a vast and unfamiliar power raging within, trying to break the confines of its body.
Xu Ping stood silently to the side, observing.
He paid close attention to the Water Lake Rat’s state and the changes in the surrounding Spiritual Qi.
Seeing the Water Lake Rat enduring the tremendous power shock without any sign of life-threatening danger, Xu Ping quietly turned his back and returned to his own chamber.
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"Even with the Water Lake Rat’s current cultivation, trying to fully refine and absorb the Candle Dragon Saliva might take a year or two."
"Fortunately, having taken quite a bit of its essence blood before, it should barely sustain the progress of the ’Profound Turtle Mountain-Suppressing Skill.’"
Sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, Xu Ping silently contemplated his plan.
"Next, the focus of cultivation will be on sword practice and the ’Profound Turtle Mountain-Suppressing Skill.’"
