The Master of Beasts-Chapter 623 - 168:

A peculiar smile flashed and vanished; Yan Shen's eyes still bore a trace of worry: "That method of control just now felt a bit off, as if it wasn't a typical divine skill."

On the other side, He Li, who was holding Duan Xu's arm and had led him away, released him with an expression of disdain once they were away from Yan Shen's cave mansion, and cast several spells on herself, fearing contamination by Duan Xu.

"Although luck was on your side this time, you still can't be left to wander outside carelessly. Let's try again."

The Evil Ghost Mark gradually glowed, as He Li fully strained her divine soul, attempting to extinguish the last shred of Duan Xu's consciousness. Unfortunately, Duan Xu, who had slightly regained some freedom, feigned death and escaped after discarding a small portion of his divine sense.

"Phew, finally dealt with it." He Li wiped the sweat off her forehead.

"Hey, why do you still look so dazed?" He Li was slightly puzzled.

However, the lineage of the Evil Ghost Mark is too ancient, with only scant records in those ancient texts, leaving He Li uncertain if such circumstances were normal.

"It might be the aftereffects of not having complete control at the start."

Having found a justification, He Li no longer concerned herself with Duan Xu's changes, as she had more pressing matters at hand.

In the sea of consciousness, Duan Xu stared at his vanishing half-body, his face full of rage: "He Li, you vile woman, I'll kill you sooner or later."

"Yan Shen, this guy is certainly no ordinary one. He alleviated my pressure with just two taps. Could he have seen through my plight already? I hope he reports to the sect or the Great Steward."

Despite his intense hatred towards He Li, Duan Xu remained cognizant of his limitations, understanding that escaping control by oneself was an impossible feat.

....

"Subordinates, where are my subordinates?" Jialouluo scanned the courtyard with his four large eyes.

"Elder, the Great Steward has gone out," He Li exited from the backyard and greeted him.

Jialouluo was no longer an outsider. Three days ago, under Liu Tai's witness, he smoothly became the Guest Elder of the Five Elements Sect, snatching the title of First Guest Elder from the Five Mountains Venerable.

Of course, the process wasn't without hurdles, but those disagreeing Supreme Elders were all greeted "kindly" by Jialouluo, and most retreated to nurse their injuries in their cave mansions.

"Is it you?" Jialouluo frowned.

He harbored many doubts about this woman, who once tempted him but later stole the Evil Ghost Mark.

After pondering for a moment, Jialouluo waved his hand to create a light curtain isolating external investigation, then crossed his arms and asked: "Speak, who sent you?"

"Elder, what are you talking about?" He Li replied, feigning innocence.

"Hehe, it must be Farley. Only that woman knows what type of woman I am interested in!" Jialouluo sneered.

Unlike other Holy Kings, he only favored women with ample chests who also appeared youthful. This woman met those criteria, otherwise, he wouldn't have considered such thoughts upon his arrival.

He, being a Daluo, and the fiercest Evil Ghost Daluo, couldn't possibly suppress such basal desires.

Moreover, the method to steal his Evil Ghost Mark, aside from Farley, Jialouluo couldn't think of anyone else.

He Li smiled and nodded: "Jialouluo sir, it was entrusted to me by Lady Farley."

"Interesting, I've only been here for a few days and already spotted several with ill intentions. As an Elder, should I report them?" Jialouluo remarked with a playful smirk.

"Jialouluo sir, you're an Evil Ghost; why would you report to humans?" He Li chuckled softly.

"True, regarding Farley, where is she now?" Jialouluo inquired.

He Li hesitated for a moment and explained: "Actually, I don't know either. Back then, the cage given by Lady Farley was supposed to hold Lucifer, but unexpectedly, it was you, sir Jialouluo."

"Lucifer? That guy was also imprisoned like me? Hahaha, really interesting. I'd love to know what truly transpired back then."

Jialouluo refrained from pressing He Li for Farley's whereabouts. With his lifespan being limitless, he wasn't bothered by waiting a bit longer!

"By the way, my subordinate, where did he go? When will he return?" Jialouluo queried, recalling his purpose.

"The Great Steward likely went out to witness the Medicine King Competition; he should be back in a month or two."

"Ah, then I'm too lazy to go searching."

With a swift motion, the light barrier was removed, and the Yin Beast above the Immortal Field behind the courtyard was captured. Jialouluo flew over and said: "Tell my subordinates, I'll take these little guys away first!"

"As you command, sir."

After a long while, He Li looked up, a radiant smile appearing on her face: "Finally resolved another hidden danger. Next, I need to handle the Sect's task submission quotas and try to conserve resources as much as possible."

An average acre of Immortal Field yields about three hundred jin of Yellow Tooth Immortal Rice. A True Immortal Level Spiritual Plant Master typically oversees ten thousand acres, required to submit two-thirds, which is two million jin of Yellow Tooth Immortal Rice.

However, it doesn't mean the remaining one million jin of Yellow Tooth Immortal Rice is all yours, as there are Spiritual Plant Masters who haven't become immortals yet. These Spiritual Plant Masters are usually subordinates to True Immortal Level Spiritual Plant Masters and need to be compensated for their work.

Therefore, each True Immortal Level Spiritual Plant Master actually has very little Yellow Tooth Immortal Rice remaining each year, and any extra income mostly comes from cultivating Immortal Fields they develop themselves, which isn't counted within the Sect's Immortal Fields and becomes the largest source of income.

He Li's plan is to have the twelve True Immortals under her control plant some Yellow Tooth Immortal Rice in the Immortal Fields they personally developed, as a means of increasing revenue.

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Earth Fire Valley

The first round of the Medicine King Competition quickly reached its finale.

"Roar"

With a dragon's call, the first Immortal Pill officially emerged. Two small yellow dragons, formed by the condensed pill qi, coiled around the elixir that was merely the size of a red date, its rich medicinal fragrance instilled a sense of longing in Chen Jiuge.

"Is this the Ascending Dragon Pill?" Chen Jiuge was somewhat uncertain.

The Ascending Dragon Pill, although an Immortal Pill, is considered quite ordinary among them. At least for Chen Jiuge, who is already a Heavenly Immortal, it doesn't have much effect. But even so, it managed to make me yearn for it, quite remarkable indeed!

"The Ascending Dragon Pill, but this particular one is different; some Secret Techniques were employed, Dao Patterns appeared on it, and it's already surpassed the limit of its efficacy, considered a top grade." Mu Xifeng said calmly.

"Actually, the most significant aspect of these elixirs with Dao Patterns is the presence of a trace of Heavenly Dao Power." Aunt Wen added from the side.

"Is it tasty?" Miao Panpan asked curiously, blinking her big eyes.

"Hehe, the Ascending Dragon Pill's taste is rather nice, it should be a bit sweet and sour," Aunt Wen chuckled, patting Miao Panpan's head.

The high platform changed again, with a multitude of alchemists igniting their furnaces simultaneously, various alchemical anomalies converging, the grand aroma of elixir condensing into clusters of Golden Lotus.

If an ordinary mortal were to come and take a whiff, it could extend their lifespan by thousands of years. Even one eluate wouldn't immediately turn them into immortals, but it would at least elevate their cultivation by several levels.

"Look, it's Senior Mu!"

On the high platform, Mu Xinyan's hands changed rapidly, continuously casting spells into the pill furnace, even beginning to draw on the rich pill qi outside, continuously nurturing the almost-formed elixir within to enhance its quality.

"This young girl, daring enough to use others' pill qi to nurture her own elixirs, truly bold." Mu Xifeng chuckled.

This technique is also an exclusive Secret Technique of their lineage, considered an ultimate secret in the profession of alchemy, though uncertain if her apprentice can master the balance. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

By the time other alchemists reacted, Mu Xinyan had already completed the last move, and the elixir was finished!

Dragon and Phoenix celebrated auspiciously, with Xuanwu at the base and Golden Lotus on top, just the anomalous phenomena surpassing others is enough to prove the elixir's extraordinary nature.

"Boom"

The Heavenly Tribulation was approaching, under the oppressive cloud of tribulation, the alchemists' faces appeared extremely pale, losing just like that!

"What's with the Heavenly Tribulation?" Chen Jiuge asked curiously.

"The Dao Patterns represent the ultimate state of an elixir, essentially the highest quality permitted by the Heavenly Dao. Once this quality is surpassed, a Heavenly Tribulation will descend. If it's overcome, such an elixir will be termed as a Tribulation Elixir!" Mu Xifeng explained.

"I see."

Chen Jiuge pondered, recalling that in the Heavenly Realm, the elixirs crafted by Yue Meng had often triggered multiple Heavenly Tribulations, could those be considered Tribulation Elixirs too?

No, it should be that the strength of the small world is too low, and once a certain level is reached, a Heavenly Tribulation would descend.

"The results are about to come out."