Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

Chapter 91 Earth Core Soul Essence

Xiao Li looked at this Dou Zong. This guy had been spying on him for some time. Xiao Li had been paying attention to him the whole time. Spying on him was one thing, but he was also carrying a murderous intent.

Since they carry killing intent, they are enemies. Xiao Li does not like to use his cultivation to bully others, but he always puts his own life first. Therefore, in this place, anyone with killing intent is an enemy.

Xiao Li looked at the pit where the Earth Yellow Python was sitting. Inside the pit was a dark yellow root that was about the size of two fists.

Rehmannia glutinosa is a rare medicinal herb formed from the power of the earth. If there is an energy surge during cultivation, Rehmannia glutinosa and some pills made from it can have a very good suppressive effect.

The piece of Rehmannia glutinosa that Xiao Li saw was about the size of two fists. A hundred-year-old piece of Rehmannia glutinosa is about the size of a fist, so this piece of Rehmannia glutinosa must be at least five hundred years old.

"Let me see the detailed information about Rehmannia glutinosa. What exactly is the connection between Rehmannia glutinosa and the Earth's Core Essence?"

Xiao Li opened an ancient book and the animal skin scroll that Su Wanyin had given him, which contained some information about Rehmannia glutinosa.

"Rehmannia essence is born from the condensation of the calm and profound pure power of the earth, but this statement also has its limitations. Once Rehmannia essence has grown for a hundred years, it will stop growing in size due to energy saturation. This is why Rehmannia essence that is over a hundred years old is so rare."

The parchment scroll records that if the Rehmannia glutinosa could live for far more than a hundred years, then what nourished its growth would not be the power of the earth, but other spiritual substances of heaven and earth!

In other words, this piece of rehmannia essence, which looks about the size of two fists, is surrounded by other spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, and it is very likely to be the essence of the earth's core! Wow, amazing! Let's dig!"

Earth Core Soul Essence is an extremely rare treasure of heaven and earth. Moreover, this thing has an insane attraction for alchemists because it can forge the soul!

The so-called soul forging means tempering and refining. In other words, this earth core soul essence can wash away the impurities of the soul!

Xiao Li began digging in the soil. After digging for several meters, he finally unearthed something: a large piece of snow-white jade.

"What is this? Let me see... Oh~ it's the Earth Core Jade Mother, a treasure that suppresses violent energy. This thing can also reduce the probability of going into qi deviation, not bad, not bad."

Xiao Li flew up from the pit with the jade in his arms. As soon as he came out, he saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting not far in front of him.

The old man had white hair and beard, and his alchemist robes from the Danta were different from Xiao Li's. The old man's robes were more gorgeous and valuable. Most importantly, the badge on the old man's chest had a full eight stars!

Eighth-rank alchemist!

"This senior..." Xiao Li looked wary, his earth demon puppet poised to strike.

"Ahem, young friend, there's no need to be so wary. I just happened to be watching you. How so? When you were forced away by a Dou Zong at the outer spatial resting place, I started to notice you."

An eight-star Dou Huang, yet possessing soul power infinitely close to the Spirit Realm. Such achievements at such a young age truly make this old man ashamed. Let me introduce myself: I am a rogue cultivator named Jiang Tianhe, self-styled Tianhe Sanren, though most people call me Venerable Tianhe.

The white-haired, white-bearded old man introduced himself, saying that he was the biggest dark horse of this year's Pill Gathering, as Xuan Kongzi believed.

"Greetings, Venerable Tianhe." Xiao Li clasped his hands in a fist salute to Venerable Tianhe.

"Hmm, get up. I saw it. You killed that Dou Zong as soon as you came in. Your methods were swift and I like them very much. I wonder if you have a master? I would like to take you as my disciple." Venerable Tianhe asked.

"I apologize, Venerable One, but I already have a teacher," Xiao Li said, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Alas, what am I thinking? You have achieved so much, you must have had a great teacher guiding you. I was just being presumptuous," Venerable Tianhe sighed.

He then looked at the Earth Core Jade Mother in Xiao Li's hand: "Your Earth Core Jade Mother is quite good. Young friend, you're lucky. Opening this Jade Mother should reveal the Earth Core Soul Essence inside."

"Is Senior trying to seize it by force?" Xiao Li asked warily, after all, the Earth Core Soul Essence was related to whether he could advance to the Spirit Realm.

"Look at what you're saying. If I wanted to take it by force, I wouldn't need to waste so much time talking to you. That two-star Dou Zun puppet next to you can't stop me."

"To tell you the truth, I am a five-star Dou Zun. I doubt anyone attending this Pill Gathering has a higher cultivation level than me. If I were truly willing to lower myself, your head would already be rolling on the ground."

Tianhe Venerable crossed his arms and said that he was not only an eighth-grade alchemist, but also a Dou Zun expert. He was not one of those pampered alchemists who had plenty of strength and skills!

"Um... what does Senior want?" Xiao Li asked. A five-star Dou Zun, I can't beat him, I'm scared, don't force me to kneel down and beg for mercy.

"Not so good. I want half of this Earth Core Soul Essence. You probably want to use the Earth Core Soul Essence along with other auxiliary medicines to refine a elixir to enhance your soul, right?"

This Earth Core Jade Mother is quite large. I'll take half, and the other half will be enough for you. Besides, I won't take it for free; I'll trade it with you, or you can ask me to help you find a medicinal herb.

"The terms are pretty good, aren't they? How about a Dou Zun powerhouse making an equal deal with you?" Venerable Tianhe stroked his beard and said.

"Alright, I have no right to refuse. Senior, I need Star Soul Ganoderma, Willow Wood Soul Marrow, and Pill Spirit Elixir," Xiao Li said.

"Tsk, the stuff you're making isn't bad at all. Let me see your medicinal formula; perhaps there's a better way." Venerable Tianhe suddenly had another idea.

"This, senior, this is the top-secret prescription that Yin Gu gave me, this won't do," Xiao Li said, shaking his head.

"Ah~ No need to be so pedantic. I won't spread this around. Only the Pill Realm or holy lands like the Pill Realm would possess such a thing. Under normal circumstances, it's impossible to find."

Give me the prescription, and I'll personally concoct the medicine. We'll split it in half, everyone benefits, what's wrong with that? My soul power can continue to improve, and your soul will reach the Spirit Realm. Why not?

After the Venerable Tianhe's earnest persuasion, Xiao Li was somewhat tempted but couldn't make up his mind.

"How about this, after the Pill Gathering, I will personally accompany you to see Master Yin Gu and explain the situation to her. Is that alright? My reputation on the continent is quite good," Venerable Tianhe said, relenting.

"Alright then." Xiao Li finally relented and handed the animal skin scroll that Su Wanyin had given him to Venerable Tianhe.

Venerable Tianhe carefully studied the animal skin scroll, then said with satisfaction, "As expected of the inheritance of a great power, it is indeed extraordinary. Let's go, I will take you to collect medicinal herbs."

Xiao Li raised an eyebrow, having no choice but to follow. After all, one has to bow one's head when under someone's roof. He didn't know this Venerable Tianhe, and what if everything Venerable Tianhe did was an act? Anyway, Xiao Li would just have to listen to his arrangements for now; there was no way to resist.

Venerable Tianhe suddenly remembered: "By the way, young friend, what medicinal herbs do you need for your assessment? I'll get them for you on my way."

Xiao Li: "Gastrodia Dragon Blood Essence, Sulfur Flame Spirit Saliva."

Venerable Tianhe nodded: "Understood, I will take you there now!"

Xiao Li helplessly shrugged at the Earth Demon Puppet, which could be considered a disguised form of being carried by a Dou Zun powerhouse.

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