Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 565 - 560 Beastly Aphrodisiac? Mixed Evil Jade_1
In the past, the Male Phoenix Bird was always killed by the brutal Seventh-Order Female Phoenix Bird.
But this time, a successful pairing?
Everyone went from initial astonishment to delight.
The birth of offspring from the Separation Bird indicates that the Imperial Demon Management Bureau is on the verge of a turning point.
"Congratulations, Director Shen, there is hope for the Separation Bird offspring!"
No matter what, the birth of offspring from a Seventh-order Li Bird is good news.
The bloodline of the Separation Bird selects the best of the best, continuously filtering, until a miracle occurs and a day comes when a Phoenix will be reborn from the ancestors.
The only question is whether Emperor Gan has the patience for it.
"Is it thanks to some secret medicine?"
"Could this be some kind of aphrodisiac from the beast realm? Director Shen is truly remarkable!"
"The elixir could not only be used on the Separation Bird; it should be effective on other Magical Beasts as well..."
They were no fools, serving in the Gan Capital. They thought of the elixir that Shen Siyuan fed to the Separation Bird.
The nature of the elixir was unknown, but its effects were immediate, worthy of being crowned the king of aphrodisiacs for beasts!
I wonder if the secret medicine has any side effects?
Many elixirs work well, but the side effects can be too much to bear. The actual results will have to wait until it’s seen whether the Separation Bird can indeed produce offspring.
Mei Tianjin’s face darkened as he pondered whether to report this matter to Emperor Gan.
Rushing to report good news, only to find the Separation Bird fails to produce offspring, would be a disappointment. What if it incurs the Emperor’s wrath?
Not reporting this matter, while everyone else is aware and only Emperor Gan remains in the dark, would mean concealing the truth from His Holiness, which would spell even greater trouble.
"With the one-month deadline approaching, if the results don’t satisfy His Majesty, you know the consequences."
After much consideration, Mei Tianjin still decided to report the matter.
He wasn’t in a hurry to ask for the Alchemy Recipe. It wouldn’t be too late to ask for it once the offspring of the Separation Bird were born.
Without his contribution of Heavenly Earth Elixirs, there wouldn’t be any secret medicine, and no one could take his credit.
Everyone waited for an hour before they took the exhausted Male Phoenix Bird away.
It had the dubious honor of not becoming the first male to be drained to death by a Female Phoenix Bird.
"We still need to wait some time for the results, so please be patient," Jia Ren said, clasping his hands with a smile. "Come back in a month to see the outcome."
The crowd that had gathered around left one by one, leaving only the two Deputy Directors.
They shared a common interest with Director Shen. If the Director couldn’t ensure that the Seventh-order Li Bird bore offspring, and heads had to roll, they would be the next in line.
Only by thoroughly resolving this matter could they escape suffering.
"Keep a close watch here, and don’t let anything unexpected happen."
Jia Ren was happy to play the role of a hands-off manager, striding away nonchalantly.
As the person in charge here, he left the unimportant tasks to his subordinates, while he calmly waited for the results.
He was utterly confident in the Holy Infant Breath Pill. Whether Magical Beasts or Cultivators consumed it, it would greatly enhance the innate potential of their descendants.
While it’s not guaranteed that a Seventh-order Li Bird could breed a Phoenix, any offspring it produces would certainly possess extraordinary potential.
Continued use of the Holy Infant Breath Pill, constantly filtering bloodlines, could conceivably lead to the rebirth of a Phoenix one day.
Compared to the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill, its downside is a slower effect. High-Rank Demon Beasts have to reach maturity before they can procreate.
It is hard to say how many generations of bloodlines need to be optimized to achieve the desired results, which could take thousands or even tens of thousands of years.
Ordinary people cannot afford to wait that long.
For Jia Ren, alternating use of the two types of pills would achieve better results and breed the desired Divine Beast at the fastest speed.
As long as the bloodlines of the chosen Magical Beast parents reach the Sixth Rank, they would be adequate.
With his pressures gone, Jia Ren felt an immense sense of relief wash over him.
He left the Imperial Demon Management Bureau and walked on the streets of the Gan Capital.
Initially cautious upon his arrival in the Gan Capital, he dared not roam too freely.
But now, bearing the appearance of the head of the Imperial Demon Management Bureau, he was visiting the various shops for the first time, indiscriminately purchasing Cultivation resources of this world.
The Gan Capital was bustling, teeming with streets and shops, and throngs of people coming and going.
Noble Lords could occasionally be seen, drawn by rare Magical Beasts, traversing on the streets.
The Gan Capital had special prohibitions against flying. Even Nascent Soul period Cultivators had to walk earnestly on the ground.
Riding Spirit Beasts was a symbol of status.
Civil officials used bird species for travel, according to their official rank, and could not exceed their station.
No official dared to use a beast with Phoenix blood.
Military officers were represented by beast species, with only generals daring to use tigers.
Flood Dragons were exclusive to nobles. Only the Qiankun Clan, to which Emperor Gan belonged, could ride Flood Dragon beasts; no one else dared to overstep.
"Director Shen!"
Many Spirit Beast carriages would stop to pay their respects upon seeing Jia Ren.
Besides rebirthing the Phoenix for Emperor Gan, the Imperial Demon Management Bureau was also responsible for collecting Exotic Beasts.
The majority of officials’ rideable birds and beasts mostly came from the Imperial Demon Management Bureau.
Magical Beasts assigned to officials were often required to be registered with the Imperial Demon Management Bureau, which granted it substantial power.
The head of the Imperial Demon Management Bureau held the Eighth-order Official Seal. In the Daqian Kingdom, where the highest was the Tenth-order Official Seal, this was no small figure.
At least, before being sent to the Dragon Beheading Platform, many would still be happy to show him some respect.
Jia Ren walked with a slight smile on his face, politely engaging with everyone he encountered, even if he didn’t recognize them, his smile almost freezing into a mask.
He entered a shop named Noble Pavilion. The interior was decadently decorated, and the floor was actually paved with Cloud Stone, used in refining Magical Treasures.
Wisps of cloud mist lingered underfoot, giving visitors a sense of flying amidst the clouds, ascending to an immortal hall.
Jia Ren glanced around the shop. Display cases held numerous Magic Artifacts, and there were even two Spiritual Treasures.
The treasures were displayed openly, without fear of being stolen.
"My lord, what are you interested in buying?" A shop assistant approached with a smile. Noticing Jia Ren’s gaze lingering on the Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures, he said, "Only those who hold a Fourth-Order Taoist Command Talisman and Fourth-Order Official Seal are qualified to buy."
"The Spiritual Treasure requires a Seventh-Order Taoist Command Talisman..."
"You must be blind as a bat to not recognize Director Shen!"
"Director Shen, you honor us with your presence! Please forgive us for not giving you a more fitting welcome."
Upon receiving the news, the shopkeeper approached enthusiastically to welcome him.
"What may you be looking for? Whatever treasure you desire, Noble Pavilion will spare no effort to obtain it for you."
Seeing Jia Ren looking over the Spiritual Treasure a few times, the shopkeeper thought he wanted to purchase it and quickly went to get it.
"There’s no need!"
He was merely interested in the crafting method of the Spiritual Treasure, comparing it with those of the Lingbao Sect. Noticing considerable differences, he withdrew his gaze.
Although the Daqian Kingdom possessed the Bureau of Heavenly Artifacts and hosted many Artifact Refining talents, there were far too few Cultivators, and many talented mortals remained undiscovered.
The Bureau of Heavenly Artifacts inevitably had those who ’fed on tomorrow’s rations today.’ Master crafters dedicated to Artifact Refining were not plentiful. How could they compare to the tireless efforts of countless ancestors of the Lingbao Sect?
"I need several special Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials for warding my residence. Does Noble Pavilion have the relevant materials and treasures?"
Warding his residence was a ruse. His real purpose was to find the Zhenjie Xuanstone or other similar Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials.
He was not from the Bureau of Heavenly Artifacts, and crafting an Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure himself would raise suspicions.
The shopkeeper’s expression was peculiar, thinking Director Shen had some unusual tastes.
"Of course, please follow me!"
The shopkeeper whispered a message to a clerk and quickly ushered Jia Ren into a private room, serving a pot of fine tea.
Shortly after, twelve little boxes were laid out on the table in a row.
The first one was opened to reveal a palm-sized ancient jade. The shopkeeper did not deactivate the protective charm, explaining, "This item is called Mixed Evil Jade, an extremely special Evil-Repelling Spiritual Material. It can absorb Bizarre Qi but only once, and it cannot be altered after use."
"Possessing the Mixed Evil Jade completely isolates you from the influence of the corresponding Bizarre Demons."
Jia Ren’s eyes lit up, staring intently at the Mixed Evil Jade.
This was an Evil-Repelling Spiritual Material not found in the Mysterious Realm.
Using this jade to absorb the Lifespan Trickery Power, could wearing the ancient jade forever ward off the power of the Longevity Bizarre?
If it were to counter the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, that creature would become utterly worthless in combat in my presence.
Indeed, it was a precious item...
The drawback was its effectiveness against only one particular Bizarre Demon...
Despite this limitation against Bizarre Demons, the item was still a top-notch Evil-Repelling Spiritual Material, and naturally, he resolved to acquire it.
Jia Ren remained silent and looked towards the second box.
When the box was opened, it contained a black, glistening gemstone.
The Xuanming Spirit Crystal was also found in the Mysterious Realm, one of the commonly seen Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials.
Each subsequent box revealed Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials.
Most of the following Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials overlapped with those of the Mysterious Realm, and the few distinct ones could not satisfy him as the Mixed Evil Jade had.
"Are there any better Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials?"
Pleased with the Mixed Evil Jade, Jia Ren still sought to purchase superior Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials.
The shopkeeper’s eyes flickered as he smiled and shook his head, "You jest, my lord. Sky-reaching Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials are forbidden items; who would dare trade them?"
"Once found, they are to be handed over to the state treasury. No one dares to keep them."
Forbidden items?
Such shamelessness!
Jia Ren did not expect to obtain the Zhenjie Xuanstone he desired from the Noble Pavilion. His primary goal at the first stop was to gather intelligence, yet right from the start, he received a bolt from the blue.
Sky-reaching Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials were forbidden items, monopolized by the rulers of Daqian.
Acquiring such a high-level forbidden item was not an easy matter.
Leaking the purchase could easily bring trouble.
The only option was to hide his identity and visit places like black markets.
Still, Jia Ren remained skeptical about acquiring Heavenly Spirit Materials.
Purchasing them was impossible...
Only three places remained: the Zhenyuan Office, the Bureau of Heavenly Artifacts, and the Daqian national treasury.
The former, dealing with Bizarre Demons and evil gods, would likely have Sky-reaching Evil-Repelling Spiritual Materials.
The Bureau of Heavenly Artifacts, responsible for crafting Magical Treasures and Spiritual Treasures, even Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, might possess similar materials.
The Daqian national treasury held the greatest risk. Unless the three Mahayana Stage Cultivators perished, he would not dare to take such a risk with his life.
"Thank you, shopkeeper. What is the value of the Mixed Evil Jade?"
"Director Shen, Marquis Yun has specifically instructed that you are one of our own; how could we let you spend your own money?"
Marquis Yun?
To open a large shop in Gan Capital and sell Spiritual Treasures, a background was essential.
Jia Ren was clueless about Marquis Yun, uncertain of any relationship or past collaboration with Shen Siyuan.
It was a windfall; who would refuse it?
It was Shen Siyuan’s reputation being leveraged. The favor might not always be useful, but exchanging it for a decent Evil-Repelling Spiritual Material was an excellent deal.
"A token gift—I won’t stand on ceremony."
Jia Ren casually pocketed the Mixed Evil Jade, leaving contentedly.
Should he fleece them a few more times?
He had just left the shop when a Steward in fine clothes stood in front of the store. Beside the Steward was a blue horse with dragon horns, seemingly having waited for some time.
The Steward watched Jia Ren, his face full of smiles, "Director Shen, Marquis Yun invites you, please honor us with your presence."
Isn’t this too fast?
It couldn’t be a trap for me, could it?
The newly acquired Mixed Evil Jade suddenly felt exceedingly hot to the touch.
