The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 515 Demon of the Human-faced Willow_1
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The branches of the Human-faced Willow Demon swayed, revealing a disconcerting smile on the old face rooted in its trunk.
"Since I dared to disturb you, fellow daoist, I naturally have something that you need!"
"Please, take a look!"
With these words, it unveiled another green, fleshy lump.
Shen Mo’s gaze followed, landing on the peculiar herbs and colorful Spirit Fruits suspended within the opened lump, their fragrant scent wafting through the air.
Yet, what most captivated Shen Mo were three light golden fruits, each marked with concentric, raised rings of spiritual marks—the highly coveted Chaotic Yuan Fruit...
Just by smelling the aroma emanating from the Chaotic Yuan Fruit, the True Yuan in his body underwent a minute change, becoming slightly purer than before!
Though this change was almost indiscernible, it confirmed to Shen Mo that these three light golden fruits were indeed the Chaotic Yuan Fruits he desperately sought. He was not mistaken.
The Core Formation insights passed down by the Riverside Sect’s ancestors described four profound methods for Core Formation, all invariably aimed at enhancing the transformation of Essence and Qi!
This was because the condensation of the Golden Core symbolized a qualitative transformation in one’s life.
Cultivating the Mixed Yuan Qi Technique without a corresponding elixir recipe, or the sect’s dwindling stores of Grade V Chaotic Yuan Pills, would enhance a cultivator’s Essence and Qi in a comprehensive, albeit generalized and not specialized, manner.
While a Blessed Land suited to one’s Core Formation leaned towards the "Divinity" aspect of a cultivator—related to their Path Heart, soul, emotions, and enlightenment—Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like the Chaotic Yuan Fruit and Clear Spirit Qi, on the other hand, focused on "Qi." They could make the True Yuan within a practitioner’s Dantian, Spirit Sea, limbs, bones, apertures, and Chakras increasingly pure and flawless!
Thus, the more perfect the transformation of Essence and Qi, the better the quality of the condensed Golden Core! If there was no imperfection, the Golden Core formed would be flawless.
He deduced from the aroma of the Chaotic Yuan Fruit, which had made his True Yuan a fraction purer, that if he consumed these three Chaotic Yuan Fruits during his Core Formation, he would definitely form a high-grade Golden Core!
"These three Spirit Fruits should be the Chaotic Yuan Fruit mentioned by the creatures in this realm, one of the many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that fellow daoist Blood Demon requires," the Human-faced Willow Demon said, its pimple-laden branches swaying and the old face on its trunk fixed in a disturbing smile.
"I wonder if this item could convince fellow daoist to personally refine a cauldron-full of Flesh Pills for this old one?"
"Agreed!"
Suppressing the urge to kill it and seize the three Chaotic Yuan Fruits, Shen Mo presented a jade box. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Then, he stated calmly, "Refining high-class Flesh Pills requires me to add various extraordinary spiritual medicines, which are quite valuable... To prevent any misunderstanding, please pay the remuneration beforehand!"
Upon hearing this, the Human-faced Willow Demon instinctively wanted to refuse. However, it soon felt the penetrating gaze of the "Blood Demon Patriarch."
This Old Demon Head has a brutal temperament. If I refuse him directly, not only will the Flesh Pills likely not be refined... he might become enraged and dismantle this old one for firewood. With his power, he could easily slay us all and seize the Chaotic Yuan Fruits and other spiritual items. This Old Demon hasn’t acted so unscrupulously before; surely he wouldn’t deceive me in a trade...
With these thoughts, an awkward smile appeared on the Human-faced Willow Demon’s old face. Swinging its branches, it shook three Chaotic Yuan Fruits into Shen Mo’s prepared jade box.
Then it said, "In that case, I shall trouble fellow daoist Blood Demon!"
"Mm."
Shen Mo nodded, suppressing his ecstasy. He took out talismans and affixed them to the jade box to prevent the medicinal properties of the Chaotic Yuan Fruits from dissipating.
After stowing the jade box in his Universe Bag, he let out a long inward sigh of relief, almost laughing out loud.
It appears that upgrading Luck, this key element of Basic Destiny, to the ’Starry’ level, is indeed beneficial. If my lucky star wasn’t shining so brightly... how would I have traded so easily for the Chaotic Yuan Fruit?
The "lucky star" he referred to was, naturally, Starry. This was indeed a case of his lucky star shining brightly, a true stroke of great fortune.
Undoubtedly, his successful acquisition of the Chaotic Yuan Fruit was partly due to his Luck. However, it was mostly because he possessed the strength and courage to venture into this Evil Demon-infested land and trade with them.
Without courage, he would not have come to Golden Light Ridge, nor to the valley where the Smoke Demon clan was settling. Without strength, his identity could have been exposed the moment he encountered the "Heavenly Demon, Li Zhong." Subsequently, he might have had to flee or die, never even glimpsing the Chaotic Yuan Fruit.
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Having obtained the Chaotic Yuan Fruit, Shen Mo had no intention of reneging on the deal.
The Evil Demons flocking to Golden Light Ridge possessed many valuable items. It would be a pity not to seize this opportunity to gather them!
After all, having marked them with ’Ghost Soul Flower’ powder, I will settle scores with them later. There’s no need to worry that refining Elixirs for this group of Evil Demons will be like aiding a tyrant...
Immediately, Shen Mo patted his Universe Bag and summoned the Fire Chi Cauldron.
Then, various precious spiritual medicines were laid out before him in an orderly fashion.
Seeing that the "Blood Demon Patriarch" was about to begin Alchemy, the other evil cultivators and Outer Zone Demons paused their trades, focusing their five senses and spiritual sense to watch intently.
After all, whether they were evil cultivators who rarely had the chance to delve into the Alchemy Path, or Outer Zone Demons unaccustomed to using external aids, it was rare for them to witness a high-class Alchemist in action. Faced with such a rare opportunity, they naturally would not miss it.
GURGLE!
Shen Mo directed the Ghost Bride, using turbid Demonic Qi, to extract all the flesh and blood pulp from the Human-faced Willow Demon’s branches and fleshy lumps.
Fellow clansmen, I remember your deep-seated hatred. I will definitely slay this Demon in the future to avenge you! For now, allow me to make use of your remains and flesh...
He silently affirmed this to himself, though these words were merely a personal vow.
The Human-faced Willow Demon’s "stacking fertilizer" method is quite ingenious... Never mind vicious ghosts and Resentful Spirits; not even a trace of resentment or the Power of Curse was left behind!
Ultimately, beings like the Human-faced Willow and the Flower Fairy, both leaning towards the Wood-type, were living creatures. The lingering resentments and Curses pursued by many evil cultivators and Outer Zone Demons offered no benefit to the Human-faced Willow; instead, they would Corrupt its essential nature.
Having finished his silent recitation, Shen Mo opened his mouth and spat out the Green Lotus Flame, which was more suitable for Alchemy. Then, he ignited the Fire Chi Cauldron and began refining the Flesh Pill.
The Flesh Pill elixir recipe he had formulated was somewhat similar to the Grade III Nine-Turns Spirit Melding Pill. The main differences were that he replaced one of the primary ingredients with creature flesh and blood, and several auxiliary ingredients with spiritual medicines of similar properties but higher quality.
Shen Mo called this particular Elixir the Flesh-Blood Melding Pill; it was a Grade IV Elixir.
Originally, it was a creation he had devised on a whim after becoming the Peak Master of Green Cloud Peak, while contemplating the cultivation and advancement system for disciples of the Bloody Fiend lineage. It allowed for the flesh and blood of demonic beasts, Desolate Sea Beasts, and other creatures to be refined into finished Elixirs for the cultivation use of the Bloody Fiend lineage disciples.
Now, using it to refine Flesh Pills for Demons to consume was naturally well within his capabilities.
