Chapter 1296: Harvest
Chapter 1296: Harvest
December 10, 2017
In the Three Kingdoms world, within the Yellow River Basin...
After suppressing the Yu Emperor Cauldron, Lu Hai Kong immediately retreated from beneath the waterfall, aware of the impending riot in the Yellow River Basin. However, he didn't leave right away.
Upon his departure, Lu Hai Kong sat cross-legged atop the waterfall, calmly observing the river surface below, which was gradually becoming more turbulent. It was evident that a grand spectacle was about to unfold.
Indeed, Lu Hai Kong had anticipated this!
He was well aware that the Yu Emperor Cauldron had a significant role in suppressing the Yellow River's floods.
Therefore, once the cauldron was removed, the area where it once stood would undoubtedly face a calamity. At the very least, the nearby regions would be submerged by the river's waters. This was the very reason Lu Hai Kong had cleared out the group of river pirates before his arrival.
If Lu Hai Kong hadn't taken this precaution, the ten thousand people in the port would have surely perished in the river's depths.
Although Lu Hai Kong had prepared for this, he had never witnessed it firsthand and was uncertain about the impact of removing the cauldron on the Yellow River Basin. This left him somewhat uneasy.
After all, this river was the mother river of Huaxia, and once its temper flared up, the civilizations that had taken root along its banks would suffer greatly. Lu Hai Kong was determined to be cautious in this regard.
Of course, Lu Hai Kong didn't just wait idly. As the Yellow River's temperament brewed, he carefully examined the slain three-headed giant snake, which had been blasted apart, and took the rare opportunity to inventory his gains on the spot.
Perhaps it was due to his proximity to the Yellow River, but Lu Hai Kong's luck seemed to have been washed away by its waters. The three-headed giant snake didn't yield the rewards he had hoped for.
It was no ordinary creature; it was a boss with a Strength Value over 120, almost on par with Yu Ji and Yuwen Chengdu in terms of power. Although it would undoubtedly lose in a direct confrontation with either of them, its level was undeniable. Yet, this high-level boss had failed to provide Lu Hai Kong with any substantial gains.
The boss left behind three items: a crystal clear stone, a round bead, and a book. With a single glance, Lu Hai Kong identified and appraised all three items.
Spirit Crystal
Item Type: Mysterious
Item Description: A crystal formed from the condensed spirit of the three-headed savage snake after its death. It can be used for alchemy, crafting equipment, or oral consumption. When ingested, it significantly enhances spiritual power, but the risks are immense!
Three-Headed Savage Snake's Inner Core
Item Type: Mysterious
Item Description: The inner core cultivated by the three-headed savage snake over a millennium. It contains terrifying energy and the snake's insights into Poison, Water, and Fire attribute techniques.
Can be used for alchemy, crafting equipment, or oral consumption. Successfully refining the inner core strengthens the physical body and boosts internal energy, but those with average physical strength and high internal energy purity should use it with caution!
The first two items, the Spirit Crystal and the Three-Headed Savage Snake's Inner Core, were both of decent quality. They could be considered the pure essence of a boss, and if refined successfully, the resulting power boost would be terrifying.
Unfortunately, it seemed that no one under Lu Hai Kong's command, including himself, could consume these two items. Both the Spirit Crystal and the Three-Headed Savage Snake's Inner Core had excessively potent properties, and Lu Hai Kong was certain he couldn't withstand them.
If he were to find someone within his ranks capable of consuming these items, it could only be Zhao Er. Unfortunately, Zhao Er was nowhere to be found at the moment.
Two years ago, after Lu Hai Kong rescued Zhao Er and saw him return to his original state, he thought that the boy was finally cured.
However, reality proved that Lu Hai Kong had overestimated the situation. Zhao Er's condition was more severe than he had imagined!
Although Zhao Er successfully refined the Blood Demon Energy within him and the white bone-like jade stone on his forehead, his mental strength suffered a tremendous shock. His mental power was shattered multiple times during the fusion process, and although he eventually endured, his mind was severely traumatized.
When he woke up, he had almost forgotten who Lu Hai Kong was, and at that time, he had practically forgotten all common knowledge.
For a period, he couldn't even eat or dress himself, and due to his terrifying strength, ordinary people couldn't take care of him. After all, he didn't know how to control his strength, and he might accidentally crush his caregiver. Left with no choice, Lu Hai Kong had to keep the boy by his side!
The boy stayed with Lu Hai Kong for half a year, during which Lu Hai Kong treated him like an infant, raising him as his own son.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong had experience in cultivating Wang Ti and others, so he was somewhat prepared for this situation.
After half a year of Lu Hai Kong's efforts, Zhao Er gradually relearned common knowledge. Although his memory remained an issue, and his intelligence seemed akin to that of a four or five-year-old child, at least he was slowly getting back on track.
However, Lu Hai Kong hadn't anticipated that after all his hard work in bringing Zhao Er back, the boy would suddenly run away again!
One day, while Lu Hai Kong and Zhao Er were having a meal, Zhao Er suddenly seemed to sense something. He told Lu Hai Kong that he wanted to get some food, and Lu Hai Kong didn't think much of it. But when Lu Hai Kong came to his senses, he realized that Zhao Er was gone.
Please... Your... Collection_6_9_Book_Bar (Six//Nine//Book//Bar)
Lu Hai Kong was so anxious that he almost turned Luoyang City upside down. Fortunately, on the third day, Zhao Er returned on his own.
But from that point on, Zhao Er would often disappear suddenly, sometimes for a day or two, and other times for a month or two. Lu Hai Kong had asked where he went, and Zhao Er had explained, but Lu Hai Kong couldn't quite understand his explanation.
Lu Hai Kong could sense that Zhao Er's strength improved each time he returned. After a few such instances, Lu Hai Kong decided not to worry anymore. With Zhao Er's current strength, Lu Hai Kong estimated that no one in the world could defeat him. Since there was no apparent danger, he let Zhao Er wander freely.
"These two items can probably only be used by Zhao Er. Speaking of him, he's been gone for more than a month this time. I wonder when he'll be back!"
Looking at the Divine Soul Crystal and the Three-Headed Savage Snake's Inner Core, Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but sigh as he thought of Zhao Er. Shaking his head, he put away the two items and turned his attention to the last item!
The Complete Collection of Mysterious Array Formations
Book Category: Array Formation Books
Book Description: This is a secret manual of mysterious array formations, detailing various formations from the most basic entry-level to the highest-level mysterious arrays.
Learning Requirement: Political Skill 80
"An array formation skill book?" Lu Hai Kong was taken aback but quickly lost interest. As he was about to discard the book, he suddenly remembered something and flipped through the pages, learning the skill within.
Just as Lu Hai Kong finished learning the skill book, the Yellow River Mother's emotions finally reached their climax...
(End of Chapter)
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