Chapter 443: Obtaining the Dragon's Body Once More

Chapter 443: Obtaining the Dragon's Body Once More

The three ultra-limit heterogeneities added up to a total of 2000 ether crystals, and Ji Xinghuo didn't haggle, paying readily.

Although he didn't sell the star-falling heterogeneity, he was happy to have made a deal. Kuang Xinyue still asked proactively, "Lord Jin, if there's a specific heterogeneity you desire, please let me know. Perhaps I can procure it from the treasure pavilions of other dragon domains."

"Oh?"

Surprise flashed in Ji Xinghuo's eyes, and after some deliberation, he asked, "Can Tianlong Pavilion also obtain the unique heterogeneities of the Divine Dragon species?"

He was referring to unique heterogeneities.

Dragon-type heterogeneities are not necessarily obtainable only from the corpses of dragons. Dragons can consume dragon blood and condense their own abilities into heterogeneities.

This is how Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Blood and Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body were created.

The heterogeneities created by dragons usually involve breaking down their own abilities, lowering their grade and effectiveness so as not to weaken their overall power.

However, there are one or two heterogeneities that contain the dragon's unique abilities. Through diligent training and upgrades, investing a vast amount of time and energy, one can eventually attain the same prowess as the dragon itself. Yet, the vast majority of aliens are incapable of achieving this.

Kuang Xinyue was startled.

"The unique heterogeneities of the Divine Dragon species are mostly star-falling level, and they rarely circulate outside the family. If we were to sell them regularly, we wouldn't be Tianlong Pavilion, but rather Divine Dragon Pavilion." There was a hint of embarrassment on his face.

Ji Xinghuo smiled.

"However, we have obtained them a few times in the past, but we don't have any at the moment." Kuang Xinyue believed it was necessary to demonstrate Tianlong Pavilion's capabilities in front of Ji Xinghuo, so he cautiously asked, "Lord Jin, which Divine Dragon heterogeneity are you interested in?"

"Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body," Ji Xinghuo replied directly.

Kuang Xinyue's expression immediately turned peculiar.

They were in Titanium City, the center of the Titanium Cobalt family's rule. As a member of the Titanium Cobalt family, with Princess Titanium Cobalt by your side, instead of asking her, you've come to Tianlong Pavilion to buy Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body?

If it weren't for the fear of offending Ji Xinghuo, he would have liked to question if Ji was deliberately looking for trouble today.

Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei, who had been silent all this time, also had a flicker of surprise in her eyes.

"We really don't have that," Kuang Xinyue replied helplessly.

In his many years in Titanium Ring City, not only had he never sold a Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body, but he had also never even seen one. The most he had handled were a few Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Blood.

All the Divine Dragon heterogeneities were monopolized by the Dragon King's family.

"I see," Ji Xinghuo said, not surprised. His true intention had been to bring this up in front of Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei, and so he took his leave.

"You're welcome, Princess Qing Wei and Lord Jin. Please come again," Kuang Xinyue saw the two guests out personally and watched as their convoy departed.

On the maglev.

Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei asked softly, "Jin, haven't you already fused with the Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body? Why do you want to buy another one?"

"It's for someone in my clan," Ji Xinghuo replied, having already prepared an excuse, but deliberately not explaining it too clearly.

"I see," Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei nodded slightly.

The two didn't return immediately but took a tour around Titanium Ring City, even dining together at a renowned restaurant. Although they were recognized wherever they went due to the presence of the Dragon King's guards, they still enjoyed a pleasant time.

The days in the Star Realm were long.

It was already afternoon when Ji Xinghuo suggested they head back, and the two boarded the maglev towards Titanium Cobalt Lan's estate.

Just before their arrival, Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei suddenly said, "Perhaps I can help you obtain a Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body."

"What?" Ji Xinghuo turned to look at her.

"Our family has a total of forty-seven Titanium Cobalt Dragons, ranging from Hong Canzhen to the four different levels. The stronger the Titanium Cobalt Dragon, the shorter the interval between creating the Dragon's Body heterogeneity. Unfortunately, my Titanium Cobalt Dragon created one last year, or I would have given it to you directly." Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei lowered her voice, "However, I know which Titanium Cobalt Dragon hasn't created a Dragon's Body heterogeneity yet, so I can get it at any time."

Ji Xinghuo's original intention had been to obtain the Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body through her, and hearing this, he asked curiously, "Who are you referring to?"

"I won't tell you for now." Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei looked mysterious, "I'll tell you after I get the Dragon's Body heterogeneity."

"Alright,"

Ji Xinghuo just wanted to make use of her connections and had no intention of freeloading. He said sincerely, "No matter who you get the Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body from, I'm willing to pay the original price in ether crystals or equivalent treasures. I won't let you suffer any losses or owe anyone favors."

"I understand," Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei said, but what she really wanted was for Ji Xinghuo to owe her a favor.

"Thank you, Qing Wei,"

Ji Xinghuo suddenly held Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei's delicate hand, and her eyelashes fluttered, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she lifted her head and looked at him boldly.

As their gazes met, the two gradually moved closer.

"Mmm..."

After a long while, Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei, her face flushed, pushed gently against Ji Xinghuo's chest, her hazy eyes filled with a hint of sweetness, leaving the rest unspoken.

"See you tomorrow."

The maglev dropped Ji Xinghuo off, and he waved goodbye as he watched Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei leave before turning to head inside.

"Your flirting skills are so polished. Have you had a lot of relationships?" Titanium Cobalt Lan suddenly appeared, sizing Ji Xinghuo up and down as if nothing could be hidden from her. Suspicion flickered in her eyes.

Ji Xinghuo laughed softly, avoiding her question, and said, "Emotions develop naturally. If Qing Wei didn't like me, no amount of tricks would work, and she wouldn't willingly cooperate with me. It's a two-way street."

"You're saying your charm is irresistible," Titanium Cobalt Lan caught the implied meaning, "so women are falling into your embrace left and right?"

"Absolutely not,"

Ji Xinghuo denied vehemently.

Of course, Titanium Cobalt Lan didn't believe him, and she suddenly shook her head, sighing, "I've watched Qing Wei grow up, so you must not wrong her.

The True Dragonfolk had no marriage system, only spousal relationships.

Regardless of gender, True Dragonfolk did not restrict the number of spouses one could have; it was entirely up to their own wishes and abilities. If one was not afraid of their offspring becoming mixed-blooded and diluting their dragon lineage, they could even mate with other races, and no one would object.

Like dragons, True Dragonfolk possessed extremely strong reproductive genes.

They had no reproductive isolation with many races, and almost all human branches could produce offspring with True Dragonfolk.

However, only if both parents were True Dragonfolk would their offspring be recognized as such, entering the ruling class of the True Dragon Empire and enjoying the treatment and benefits thereof.

The requirements of the True Dragon families were even stricter.

True Dragonfolk born into a family inherently possessed the corresponding dragon lineage genes. For example, the Titanium Cobalt family could gain the recognition of the Titanium Cobalt Dragons, who considered them kin. This allowed them to safely approach the Titanium Cobalt Dragons and more easily form a symbiotic relationship.

Through cultivation and evolution, even without a symbiotic relationship with a Titanium Cobalt Dragon, members of the Titanium Cobalt family could awaken the abilities of the Titanium Cobalt Dragons.

The core members of each family had extremely pure dragon lineages.

Naturally, they would not allow casual intermixing with other races.

When the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King spoke of a "marital alliance," he was referring to himself and Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei joining together to produce offspring with the Annihilation Dragon bloodline.

Although this branch of the family bore the surname Titanium Cobalt, there was a high probability that their offspring would awaken the abilities of the Annihilation Dragons in the future. If they encountered other Annihilation Dragons, they would be considered kin, and they would have a greater chance of getting the Annihilation Dragons to recognize them as their master.

This was equivalent to infusing the bloodline of the Annihilation Dragons into the Titanium Cobalt family.

If the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King could obtain another Annihilation Dragon, Ji Xinghuo would have the obligation to let it mate with Doomsday and attempt to produce dragon eggs.

But that was almost impossible.

There were too few Annihilation Dragons. Currently, in the True Dragon Empire, including himself, there were only three Annihilation Dragons in total. The other two Annihilation Dragon Masters were both Star Saints, but they were not Dragon Kings, nor were they from True Dragon families.

In the history of the Empire, there had never been a successful case of Annihilation Dragons reproducing, nor was there an Annihilation Dragon family.

All known Annihilation Dragons had been discovered by accident.

Either they were wild dragons that recognized a master, or they were like Doomsday, hatched from dragon eggs, but the origin of those eggs was unknown.

So, the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King's sole purpose was to add a branch of the Annihilation Dragon lineage to his family.

Ji Xinghuo only needed to bear the responsibility of having offspring with Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei.

And there was no rush to complete this task.

The Titanium Cobalt Dragon King had also agreed to "let nature take its course." The stronger his own strength, the stronger his offspring would be, and the purer the Annihilation Dragon lineage would become.

He did not intend to "consume" Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei anytime soon. When their relationship developed to a certain extent, he would reveal the truth to her. For True Dragonfolk, it was not unusual for a powerful male or female to have multiple spouses.

In fact, this was the mainstream in the True Dragon Empire.

As long as she did not betray him, he would never betray her.

Of course, if Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei couldn't accept him having other women, then he wouldn't force it. After the marital alliance was complete, they would go their separate ways.

Ji Xinghuo returned to his room and took out two Star Tears, using one each on Qinghong and Doomsday.

Their fusion counts increased by one, but he did not immediately fuse the prepared heterogeneities with Doomsday.

Jiuyou could also use the Star Tears.

However, in Titanium Ring City, Ji Xinghuo did not want to expose the Dark Fiend Ball, so he did not hurry to give it to the beast.

From then on, Ji Xinghuo practiced martial arts with Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei in the mornings and cultivated in the afternoons and evenings. His stellar power steadily increased, and the relationship between the two quickly warmed, often going out together, and their status as a couple soon spread.

"Jin!"

Ji Xinghuo was cultivating his stellar power when Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei suddenly entered and handed him a silver-gray, metal-like heterogeneity, asking with a smile, "Can you guess what this is?"

"Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body!" Ji Xinghuo was very surprised.

He took the heterogeneity, which was identical to the one he had fused with before, and the Titanium Cobalt Dragon aura it exuded was somewhat familiar.

"Qing Wei, where did you get this Dragon Body heterogeneity from?"

"Guess."

Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei smiled mischievously.

Ji Xinghuo examined the heterogeneity in his hand, but he already had an answer in his heart. "Could it be from Titanium Cobalt Xu?"

"How did you know?" Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei was astonished.

"I've fought with Titanium Cobalt Xu's dragon before, and it hasn't been that long. Its aura still lingers on the heterogeneity, so it's easy to distinguish." Ji Xinghuo explained with a smile and then asked, "What price did Titanium Cobalt Xu ask for?"

"Ten thousand ether crystals." Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei held up a finger.

"So little?"

Ji Xinghuo was astonished.

The Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body was not an ordinary Star-falling heterogeneity. He had initially estimated its value to be at least thirty thousand ether crystals, and it wouldn't be strange if it reached forty or fifty thousand.

"Hehe, Brother Xu usually treats me well. How could he refuse me when I asked him? Ten thousand ether crystals is a fair price. If he dared to ask for more, I would have gone straight to the Dragon King." Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei spoke casually.

Ji Xinghuo knew that it definitely wasn't as simple as she made it sound, and he sincerely expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, Qing Wei."

Of course, he didn't forget to give her the ten thousand ether crystals.

Titanium Cobalt Qing Wei accepted the ether crystals. Seeing that Ji Xinghuo was very happy, she felt delighted and suggested they go out to play together.

Ji Xinghuo readily agreed.

It was only at night that the two returned, their excitement spent.

When Ji Xinghuo rested, he took out the Titanium Cobalt Dragon's Body and glanced at it a few times, ignoring Doomsday's eager gaze. He put it away into his dimensional pocket and reassured the beast, "Don't worry, once we leave Titanium Ring City, these few heterogeneities will be yours."

(End of Chapter)

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