Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 842 - 378: Participation; Plotting_2

A flash of blue light, and the "Dark Gold Mouse Demon" transformed back into Xu Ping in a black robe.

"Golden Clan Leader, is it sufficient now?" Xu Ping’s voice remained calm.

On the deserted island, a deathly silence fell.

Only the sea wind wailing, beating against the rugged rocks.

Jin Yuxuan’s face was indecisive, a fierce struggle deep within his golden eyes.

The incomprehensibly mysterious disguise ability Xu Ping displayed greatly eased the concerns in his heart.

With such a skill, as long as he wasn’t exposed, the True Dragon Hall’s chance of detection was extremely low.

And Xu Ping’s strength, comparable to his own, if brought into the battle, would be a decisive force.

Enough to swiftly crush the Blood Snake Clan and seize the strange flower.

The temptation was too great.

That Deep Sea Strange Flower was the key to his breakthrough to the fourth-rank upper grade.

Finally, Jin Yuxuan’s extreme desire for the fourth-rank upper grade realm completely overwhelmed that trace of doubt and unease.

A determined light exploded in his golden eyes, speaking word by word, as if clashing gold and stone:

"Very well, with Fellow Daoist Xu’s heaven-reaching skills, I... believe!"

"In this battle, I invite you to assist and to slay the Blood Snake together and seize the strange flower!"

A gleam flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes, his smile widening: "Since the Golden Clan Leader has this determination, let’s discuss the cooperation in detail then."

"However, I have a few conditions, and I hope the Golden Clan Leader can agree."

A glint flashed in Jin Yuxuan’s eyes as he said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Xu, please speak, as long as it’s not excessive, I will fully cooperate."

Xu Ping raised a finger:

"First, I will participate in this battle as a ’Mysterious Mouse Demon Guest Minister Elder.’ The Golden Clan Leader must arrange a reasonable identity for me without giving anything away."

"Second, as compensation, your clan needs to provide a sufficient number of Tier Four Middle Grade Demon Beast remains, prioritizing those from the Blood Snake Clan."

"The specific amount can be determined based on contributions in the battle."

"Third, regarding the strange flower that has brought about this dispute, I need to know the details, including its exact location, maturity time, and surrounding defenses."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yuxuan furrowed his brow slightly and thought for a moment before saying: "For the first two conditions, I can agree."

"As for the third one..."

He paused, seemingly considering whether to disclose core secrets.

Ultimately, the desire for the fourth-rank upper grade realm triumphed over all hesitation.

"That strange flower is called the Heavenly Demon Flower, a once-in-a-millennium treasure of heaven and earth."

Jin Yuxuan began to speak slowly, a trace of yearning in his voice,

"According to ancient clan records, this flower only thrives once every few millennia in the most perilous places of the deep sea, aiding demon beasts in breaking through their limitations to higher levels."

"This time, there are two Heavenly Demon Flowers, both growing in the core area of the Poisonous Sea Eye."

"Poisonous Sea Eye?"

A hint of interest flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.

"Exactly."

Jin Yuxuan nodded, his expression becoming serious, "The Poisonous Sea Eye is one of the most perilous forbidden areas in this sea, shrouded in toxic miasma year-round."

"Even fourth-rank demon beasts are at risk of falling if they enter rashly."

"The Blood Snake Clan can occupy it precisely because they have a tremendous natural resistance to poisons."

"Our Golden Spirit Mouse clan, although not weak, is at a disadvantage in such an environment."

Xu Ping nodded thoughtfully: "How is the maturity of those two Heavenly Demon Flowers?"

"The two Heavenly Demon Flowers are divided into Yin and Yang. The Yang Flower assists demon beasts in breaking their shackles, while the Yin Flower purifies their bloodline."

Jin Yuxuan explained, "The Yang Flower is nearly mature, needing at most another one and a half years to fully bloom."

"The other Yin Flower still requires nearly a thousand years."

"Oh?"

"This Heavenly Demon Flower is indeed extraordinary, being divided into Yin and Yang?" Xu Ping’s eyes flickered with contemplation upon hearing this.

Their purpose was undoubtedly the Yang Flower.

The Yin Flower, needing another thousand years to mature, wasn’t as valuable to them.

This could perhaps be his opportunity.

The Yin Flower could purify demon beast bloodlines, which would be greatly beneficial for the Water Lake Mouse.

It could enhance its foundation and potential, aiding the Water Lake Mouse in breaking through to the fourth-rank upper grade.

Moreover, if the Water Lake Mouse’s Dragon Race bloodline is purified, it would boost the effect of the Dragon Blood Fruit.

It’s a win-win situation in every sense.

"I presume the Golden Clan Leader is intent on obtaining the Yang Flower. What about giving me the Yin Flower?" After a moment of silence, Xu Ping spoke slowly.

"Agreed."

Jin Yuxuan contemplated for a while and nodded in agreement, "As long as Fellow Daoist Xu helps me seize the Heavenly Demon Flower, the Yin Flower can be yours."

The Yin Flower was not significantly beneficial to him.

Moreover, once he breaks through to the fourth-rank upper grade, the True Dragon Hall would grant his Golden Spirit Mouse clan a quota for bloodline purification.

"How straightforward of you, Golden Clan Leader. Here’s to a pleasant cooperation." Xu Ping smiled slightly.

"Pleasant cooperation." Jin Yuxuan’s face also showed a hint of a smile.

With Xu Ping, this powerful Human Race ally, assisting, the chances of seizing the Heavenly Demon Flower greatly increased.

Moreover, Xu Ping didn’t have the intense desire for the Yang Flower like other members of the Demon Race.

This was an important reason he took the risk of seeking Xu Ping’s help.

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"However, since the Poisonous Sea Eye is so dangerous, your clan must have some means of dealing with it, right?"

Xu Ping raised another question, "Although I am not weak, I am not confident about the toxic miasma."

Despite his robust physique, he was still uneasy about the miasma toxic enough to threaten fourth-rank demon beasts.

"Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist. Since our clan dares to compete with the Blood Snake Clan, we naturally have prepared."

Saying this, Jin Yuxuan took out a pearl emitting a faint treasure light.

"This is our clan’s ancestral Poison Avoidance Pearl, capable of shielding against the hegemonies of the sea eye’s toxic miasma for a certain period."