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Chapter 113: Imitation Dragon Binding Ring
Chapter 113: Imitation Dragon Binding Ring
"It's similar to the Split Silver Blade artifact I obtained before, but I wonder how many light orbs it will take to unlock the lower section of the Liuli Tempering Bone Technique."
Back when he was still in the northern courtyard, Lu Chen would occasionally receive fragments of the Split Silver Blade as rewards after the Wupinjie Shimoon Fruit matured. It took him a long time to gather a dozen or so fragments to assemble the complete Split Silver Blade artifact.
Now that he had obtained the upper section of the Liuli Tempering Bone Technique, he only needed to unlock the lower section, which was suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage. Compared to the Split Silver Blade, this task seemed much easier.
On the three intricately intertwined Qingmiao Spirit Tea trees, there were six or seven tender green spirit tea leaves each. After plucking four of them, Lu Chen counted and found that fifteen leaves remained.
"With fifteen Qingmiao Spirit Tea leaves, I just need to unlock the lower section of the Liuli Tempering Bone Technique. It's a sure thing."
Lu Chen was full of confidence.
After resting for three days, he returned to the Office Hall, intending to find a suitable task to earn Sword Seals.
He now had a total of eighty-seven Sword Seals, most of which he had obtained by improving the cultivation method of the Monkey-faced Orchid.
The last time he visited the Agricultural Temple to purchase spirit herbs and seeds, Lu Chen had roughly inquired about the number of Sword Seals required for rare spirit herb seeds.
A rare and scarce second-grade spirit herb seed would cost around twenty Sword Seals. As for third-grade spirit herb seeds, the number of Sword Seals required depended on the rarity and efficacy of the spirit herb. It could range from several dozen to a hundred Sword Seals, with the lowest being no less than fifty.
In the cave's spirit fields, several types of second-grade spirit herbs were already growing. Moreover, with his cultivation base about to break through to the ninth layer of Qi Refinement, Lu Chen had no intention of planting a small number of second-grade spirit herbs.
He planned to exchange it for a third-grade rare spirit herb seedling or seed. By the time it matured, he would have a great chance to break through to the initial Foundation Establishment stage, and the rewards obtained would be just right.
If he exchanged it for two or three second-grade spirit herb seeds, they would mature in about a year, and he might still obtain a Qi Refinement stage treasure. That would be a bit of a letdown.
The Office Hall was still bustling with activity.
Two or three dozen disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect waited in front of the huge light screen, their eyes fixed on the task information that appeared.
Lu Chen noticed that the most popular tasks were those involving the collection of spirit herbs or hunting specific demons in secret realms.
These tasks offered higher rewards, and entering secret realms might bring additional opportunities. One might also obtain spirit herbs, demon beast materials, or even cultivation techniques and pills along the way, killing multiple birds with one stone.
Additionally, there were quite a few tasks related to investigating and exterminating evil spirits, followed by tasks involving the four major arts of cultivation: pill refining, array formation, talisman creation, and weaponry. These tasks had varied requirements and were generally difficult for ordinary cultivators to fulfill.
Tasks related to spirit herbs and spirit beasts were not very common, and the rewards were the lowest tier.
However, these tasks were the most suitable for Lu Chen.
By cultivating spirit herbs and raising spirit beasts, he could easily grasp their specific conditions, allowing him to complete, or even over-fulfill, the tasks with ease.
This was exactly what had happened with the Monkey-faced Orchid, for which he had received twice the task reward in Sword Seals.
He quietly stood in a corner, scanning through the constantly updating task content, and finally selected a spirit beast raising task.
【Task: Raise Infant Flood Dragons. Feed and care for infant flood dragons and horned serpents in Qianlong Lake twice a day. Requirements: Firm mind and will. Reward: Ten Sword Seals per month.】
Lu Chen's spiritual sense touched the light group containing the task details, and instantly, a stream of information about the task flowed into his mind.
Among the tasks related to spirit beasts, nurturing tasks were the simplest for Lu Chen. After all, he only needed to raise the spirit beasts to understand their current state, which perfectly matched the task requirements.
The Spirit Crane was timid and took a longer route to avoid flying directly over the lake, to which Lu Chen didn't argue, considering the price remained unchanged.
He alighted from the crane and approached several stone houses.
The scent of various demonic beasts' blood wafted from within, making Lu Chen, who was usually gentle and amiable, feel a little uncomfortable.
Upon entering the stone house, he introduced himself and was soon accompanied by a Qi Refinement cultivator at the peak of his training, who familiarized him with the situation at Thousand Dragon Lake.
"Brother Lu, Thousand Dragon Lake spans hundreds of miles, and within it are countless bred flood dragons and exotic pythons. Among them are third-grade flood dragons and even higher-grade demonic beasts."
The cultivator, Huang Yuan, had a mature and steady demeanor.
"Of course, the habitats of the third-grade flood dragons are protected by powerful restrictions, and they are tended to by Foundation Establishment cultivators. We Qi Refinement disciples are not allowed to approach them."
"Our main responsibility is to care for the infant flood dragons, mostly of the second-grade, as well as various exotic pythons and giant pythons, ranging from first to second-grade. Some of these beasts are rare and exotic species collected by our sect elders and kept here in Thousand Dragon Lake."
"Flood dragons are prized for their many uses—their skin, scales, bones, and blood are all valuable resources. Thus, we must be cautious and diligent in tending to them, ensuring we don't slack off in the slightest."
Huang Yuan provided Lu Chen with a detailed introduction to the situation.
Lu Chen nodded continuously.
"Brother Huang, what should I pay attention to during their daily care?"
"There are two main aspects. First, you need to ensure that the flood dragon infants under your care are well-fed. Don't worry about food, as fresh demonic beast meat and blood will be provided in abundance every day."
"During feeding time, these beasts will scramble and fight for food, so you must be extra vigilant."
"Additionally, flood dragons are known for their fierce temperament. Sometimes, they may go wild and attempt to attack their caretakers."
"But don't be alarmed, as this is all for show. They pose no actual threat to us. There are restrictions in place above the lake's surface, and we also have artifacts to control them."
Huang Yuan smiled and raised his arm, on which a golden bracelet slowly rotated. A dragon-shaped shadow seemed to be constantly moving on the bracelet.
"This is the Dragon Binding Ring, said to be able to restrain even a true dragon. Of course, the one I have here is a replica of a replica, vastly inferior to the original."
"This is a third-grade artifact that can easily control second-grade flood dragon infants and python beasts."
"I'll lend you one for the duration of your task, but it can only be used within the boundaries of Thousand Dragon Lake and must be returned before you leave. Do not attempt to take it out of the lake."
"Brother Lu, remember not to be tempted by this third-grade artifact, or you will regret it."
"Years ago, there was a Qi Refinement disciple who gave in to greed and tried to swallow a replica Dragon Binding Ring. He was caught by the elders of the Disciplinary Hall and severely punished."
Huang Yuan smiled as he spoke.
Lu Chen nodded to indicate his understanding. Although he had studied the Five Pillar Dragon Binding Technique for many years, facing such a large number of flood dragons, he knew he would be helpless. Having a powerful artifact to control them would be most ideal.
(End of Chapter)
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