txolops Chapter 10 Wind Fox
Chapter 10 Wind Fox
A slight commotion arose among the princes and their entourage, their gazes fixed intently on the ancient jade boxes. For ordinary Qi Refining cultivators, top-tier magic weapons were already rare treasures, and if a magic weapon matched their own cultivation technique, it would be enough to boost their combat power to a new level. No one wanted to miss this opportunity.
Luo Ming's eyes also showed a hint of interest as he thought to himself, "If I can choose a magic weapon that suits my own cultivation technique or complements my spirit beasts, I will have a better chance of success on this trip to the Crimson Forbidden Land."
In a flash, without hesitation, he casually picked up a seemingly ordinary jade box and slipped it into his storage bag with a flick of his finger. The other disciples did the same, all putting away their magical artifacts first, without checking them on the spot—after all, the Crimson Forbidden Land was extremely dangerous, and everyone was risking their lives for the opportunity to establish their foundation. The bond between fellow disciples was worthless in the face of life and death, and top-tier magical artifacts could be used as trump cards.
For most late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, high-grade magic weapons are sufficient, as they consume just the right amount of mana. If they were to use top-tier magic weapons, although the power would be several times greater, the mana consumption would also increase significantly. Therefore, when cultivators engage in combat, using top-tier magic weapons or talismans that consume too much mana is a desperate act out of necessity.
After receiving his reward, Luo Ming immediately went to the residence of Steward Qin, who was in charge of the affairs of the Insect Valley. He bowed and explained his purpose: "Uncle Qin, I have reached the perfection of Qi Refining and need to focus on preparing for the trip to the Crimson Forbidden Land. Therefore, I have come to request that I suspend my duties of taking care of the Insect Valley."
After listening, Qin Feng looked at Luo Ming with a complicated expression for a long time before finally sighing, "Your Dao heart is firm. Since you have made your decision, I will not try to persuade you any further. But remember, the Crimson Forbidden Land is no ordinary training ground. Its dangers far exceed your imagination. When the top disciples of various sects gather, they will all be here for the Foundation Establishment Pill. You must not let your guard down just because you have made some progress in your cultivation."
He paused, then casually patted his storage bag, took out a slightly old jade slip, and handed it to Luo Ming: "This is a map I personally drew when I broke into the Crimson Forbidden Land. It is quite different from the standard version issued by the sect. It marks several dangerous places and hidden resource points. Perhaps it can help you. Take it."
Luo Ming's eyes lit up, and he took the jade slip with both hands. This was a good thing! He didn't expect Deacon Qin to treat him so well.
"Hmph, I'm giving you this because I need your help. The area marked 'Yinfeng Valley' on the map is a rather dangerous place, but there are Blood Spirit Fruit trees growing there. This fruit is very beneficial to spirit beasts, and it's not a raw material for Foundation Establishment Pills, so it doesn't need to be handed over to the sect. However, my cultivation is currently limited, and it's inconvenient for me to enter the forbidden area again. If you happen to pass by there, could you pick some along the way? I certainly won't let you make a wasted trip, and I will reward you handsomely afterwards."
Luo Ming's heart stirred. He solemnly accepted the jade slip with both hands and scanned it with his divine sense. Sure enough, he saw that the map on the jade slip had many more detailed markings. The location of "Yinfeng Valley" and the approximate growth area of the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree were clearly listed, all of which were key information not mentioned in the standard version of the sect's map. In a place like the Crimson Forbidden Land, where life and death were at stake, this detailed map was far more valuable than a top-grade magic artifact.
He nodded solemnly and replied, "Uncle Qin, rest assured, if I have the opportunity to pass through Yinfeng Valley, I will definitely keep an eye on the Blood Spirit Fruit."
Luo Ming had also heard of the Blood Spirit Fruit, a fruit that could strengthen the bones and muscles of demonic beasts and clear their blood vessels, making it extremely attractive to them. If he could find it, his blue fox would benefit greatly. Thinking of this blue fox, a doubt arose in his heart—several months had passed, and the blue fox's bloodline had still not been activated, making him wonder if the beast had exhausted its potential.
Just as Luo Ming bowed to take his leave and was about to turn away, a slender figure slowly walked into the hall. The girl was dressed in an elegant long dress, her skin was as clear as jade, her eyes were clear and deep, and she had a hint of heroism. She was Qin Meng'er, the descendant of Steward Qin, whom he had met by chance on the ferry.
Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for nearly half a year, she had already cultivated to the second level of Qi Refining, which was quite fast. Luo Ming guessed that she must have the aptitude of dual spiritual roots.
Qin Meng'er was taken aback when she saw that there were other people besides the Ancestor in the cave. After recognizing Luo Ming, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she shyly stepped forward, bowing to Steward Qin: "Greetings, Ancestor!"
"Haha, Meng'er's here." Qin Feng stroked his beard and introduced her with a smile, "This is your senior brother Luo Ming, you two met on the ferry last time."
Qin Meng'er looked up at Luo Ming, smiled and bowed gracefully: "Greetings, Senior Brother Luo."
"Greetings, Junior Sister Meng'er." Luo Ming quickly returned the greeting, secretly marveling at her. Since she began cultivating, this woman's temperament had become even more refined and otherworldly, possessing an even more ethereal charm than when he first saw her on the ferry.
Indeed, cultivating immortality is the best form of cosmetic surgery for women.
After Luo Ming took his leave, Qin Meng'er still stared at his retreating figure with a strange look in her eyes.
After all, Luo Ming was the first true cultivator she had ever met, and his figure soaring through the air on his sword had already left a deep impression on her.
Deacon Qin noticed the woman's expression, cleared his throat, and broke the silence: "Meng'er, have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation?"
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Luo Ming rushed back to his cave dwelling, opened the restriction by making a hand seal with his fingertips, and as soon as he stepped into the cave dwelling, his brows suddenly furrowed - he keenly sensed the abnormal fluctuation of spiritual energy, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the cave dwelling was slowly converging and flowing in the same direction.
"This direction... could it be the meditation room?" Luo Ming's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly remembered something. He quickly walked towards the meditation room on the side, his fingertips surging with spiritual power, and opened the array restrictions outside the meditation room.
The moment the restriction was activated, a dense surge of wind-attribute spiritual energy rushed towards it. A thick layer of azure light enveloped the Azure Fox, and a powerful fluctuation of wind-attribute spiritual energy spread outwards. The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, rushing towards its body, as if a hungry maw was hidden within its body, greedily devouring the surrounding spiritual energy.
"Good! Good! All our efforts weren't in vain!" Luo Ming's eyes blazed with ecstasy as he stared intently at the figure in the center of the quiet room.
The awakening of a demon beast's bloodline depends entirely on its own strength; others can only provide resources and assistance at most. For this blue fox, he has consumed a full twenty mid-grade wind spirit stones in the past six months. Such a huge expenditure is something even someone of Deacon Qin's status would probably not dare to gamble on lightly.
three days later.
Luo Ming gazed at the little creature before him, his face filled with delight. The Azure Fox had now fully awakened its wind-attribute bloodline, its body slightly more slender than before, its fur shimmering with a faint blue light, especially the dense cloud of wind spiritual energy emanating from its tail, which exuded a sharp aura when scanned with divine sense. Its eyes were exceptionally bright and lively; it was now a true Wind Fox Beast.