Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 634 Returned to its rightful owner. (Second update!)

[The Longevity Lock]?
The name of this red gold longevity lock seems completely at odds with its intended use...

Thinking of this, Zheng Que shook his head inwardly, and at the same time realized that this proprietress could count, but she didn't care at all what the unit was after the number, and just randomly added and subtracted!
When you ask someone a question, they simply subtract one from your answer.

The value of a question can be the same as a magic weapon in the eyes of the other party!

Considering that Luo Fuyu might return at any time, Zheng Que wasted no time and immediately went over and picked up the red pottery jar containing the "mystery in the belly".

The proprietress watched from the side, showing no intention of stopping him. Instead, she revealed a look of delight and said, "Zheng Que took the [Soul-Capturing Bottle], so subtract one."

"I only need to pay you one!"

Seeing this, Zheng Que then looked at the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell and the Longevity Lock.

The Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell is a superior-grade magic weapon, while the Longevity Lock is only a mid-grade magic weapon.

However, the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell is severely damaged and cannot unleash its full power. Even when Luo Fuyu used it to deal with the two Core Formation cultivators, he only managed to launch a surprise attack while Luo Fuyu was fighting them, causing the Longevity Lock to fall from mid-air...

In comparison, the [Longevity Lock], although only a mid-grade magic weapon, was intact and its effects were quite good.

The two Core Formation cultivators, in terms of individual strength, were no match for Luo Fuyu. However, relying on the Longevity Lock, they managed to hold out within Luo Fuyu's [Ten Miles of Crimson Fiend] for several days, preventing Luo Fuyu from subduing them...

Of course, this [Longevity Lock] also has its drawbacks.

I wonder which faction of the imperial court those two Core Formation cultivators belong to?
Once it falls into his hands, there will definitely be a lot of trouble afterwards...

While pondering, Zheng Que looked at the [Qingyang Lantern] again.

The lamp was placed quietly in the warehouse, showing no particular special features; it seemed to be just an ordinary lamp with an ornate design.

But according to the proprietress's description, this [Qingyang Lamp] is also quite effective.

Unfortunately, he didn't know the activation method, and besides, this was just a magical artifact, not a magical treasure...

Upon realizing this, Zheng Que immediately understood.

He didn't even know how to activate the Qingyang Lamp, so how would he know how to use the Longevity Lock?

That longevity lock, although a magical artifact, is useless to us now!
We can come back next time to buy more goods together with the owner...

So Zheng Que immediately headed towards the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell.

This magical artifact is damaged and doesn't require any activation method; you can use it as soon as you get it!
Seeing Zheng Que put the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell into his storage bag, the proprietress breathed a sigh of relief and said happily, "Zheng Que took the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell!"

"Subtract one more, and it's gone!"

"Leave now!"

"I no longer need to pay for your goods!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que nodded and replied in a serious tone, "Boss lady, you are indeed skilled at accounting. You know every penny clearly. Since the money and goods are settled, I will head back now."

As he spoke, he quickly walked out and soon made his escape.

Watching Zheng Que's figure disappear from the warehouse, the proprietress's lips curled up, and she was suddenly a little excited. She had managed to break even on what was originally a loss-making business!
I made a lot of money this time!
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A moment later, Zheng Que returned to the lord's mansion and entered his usual cultivation room. The spirit-gathering array inside was always on, and the spiritual energy mixed with yin energy permeated the room like water vapor, making it both dim and refreshing.

Zheng Que walked to the head of the table, sat down cross-legged on the cloud bed, looked around and found nothing wrong, then took out the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell from his storage bag.

Although this bronze bell is severely damaged, its heavy body, intricate engravings, and high-quality materials all reveal the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its casting.

Zheng Que carefully examined the magical artifact, feeling the majesty and murderous aura emanating from it, and was extremely satisfied.

Since the auction in Qingrao Prefecture, Tuzhou, Luo Fuyu has obtained the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell, but he has never seen this magical treasure again!
Now, this Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell has finally been returned to its rightful owner!
Thinking of this, he slowly stretched out his hand and placed his palm on the bell. He immediately felt a chilling aura emanating from the bell, as deep and imposing as a mountain, heavy yet fierce.

Zheng Que stroked the bell for a moment, then lifted it up.

Although it was damaged, it was still extremely heavy.

However, Zheng Que is now at the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment stage, so using it doesn't require much effort.

After briefly testing the feel of the bronze bell, Zheng Que didn't delay and immediately began circulating his true essence, intending to refine this magical treasure.

However, as his true essence flowed into the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell, like a trickle flowing into a vast ocean, the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell remained unmoved, showing no reaction whatsoever.

After trying for about fifteen minutes, Zheng Que wasted a lot of his true energy but did not get any change from the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell.

Looking at the unmoved Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell in front of him, Zheng Que immediately understood.

This magical artifact is damaged, and the true essence he used to refine it will leak out from the damaged parts.

This is because it can be activated without any special method, but it also means that it cannot be refined!

Therefore, this Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell can only be activated by consuming a large amount of true essence.

Realizing this, Zheng Que was not disappointed; compared to the power of a true magic weapon, these were minor issues.

During this period, he encountered quite a few Core Formation cultivators, but apart from the [Longevity and Life-Suppressing Lock], he had never seen any other Core Formation cultivators possess a magic weapon.

The vast majority of Core Formation cultivators, even those from the imperial court, only use magic tools, let alone the Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell, which is a high-grade magic treasure.

Thinking of this, Zheng Que took out a new storage bag and put the [Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell] inside.

Immediately afterwards, he summoned a ghost servant of the [Scissors Prison] from the Soul-Summoning Banner and cast the [Demon Soul Substitute Puppet] on it.

Before long, the ghost servant transformed into Zheng Que's appearance.

Zheng Que then cast another spell, beginning to use the [Yin Spirit Devours Resentment] technique.

The next moment, the "Demon in the Belly" was summoned from the [Soul-Capturing Bottle].

Zheng Que used the Soul Puppet to swallow the "Demon in the Belly" whole.

After doing all this, he immediately controlled the soul puppet, picked up the storage bag containing the [Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell], and walked outside.

The Demon-Suppressing Bronze Bell is, after all, a magical artifact. He needs to take it outside to test its effects to avoid accidentally harming himself or his ghost servants...

(End of this chapter)