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Chapter 726: The Essence Blood of the Thunder Qilin
Chapter 726: The Essence Blood of the Thunder Qilin
"Keep putting on that act, go on."
Lu Chen looked on expressionlessly at the baby Thunder Dragon Tortoise flaunting its Thunder Fury Lilies, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
These Thunder Fury Lilies were what he had given to the young beast before entering Thunder Sea. Their purpose was to help the beast, now returning to its old home, save face and prove to its peers, who had once looked down on it, that it had been doing rather well for itself out in the world.
The effect was evident.
Sensing the pure thunder spirit emanating from the Thunder Fury Lilies, several Thunder Tortoises gathered around, their eyes wide with envy as they gazed at the silvery-white lilies in the young beast's claws.
"Ahem."
Lu Chen cleared his throat lightly, and the young beast immediately understood, quickly putting away the lilies.
Then, it led Lu Chen on a stroll through the Thunder Tortoise's territory.
Just then, the sound of muffled thunder rumbled, and Lu Chen looked in its direction. In the distance, a Thunder Qilin, with its green horns, strode forward like a small mountain.
It took just one step to cross dozens of meters, and in an instant, it was before them.
"Young friend Lu, have you come to visit this old fellow again?"
The aging beast asked softly, but each word that landed in Lu Chen's ears seemed to explode like thunder.
"Yes, it's been a while since I last saw you, Senior. I've missed you."
"I happened to be coming to Thunder Sea to collect some spirit thunder, so I thought I'd pay you a visit."
"I also brought a jar of spirit wine that I brewed myself especially for you."
Lu Chen smiled as he looked at the seventh-grade Thunder Qilin and took out a jar of Demon Monkey Wine from his storage bag, offering it to the beast.
"How thoughtful of you."
The Thunder Qilin spoke slowly, and the wine in the jar flowed like a small stream, pouring into its mouth.
"Burp~"
Stimulated by the potent alcohol, it couldn't help but belch, and a silvery-white bolt of thunder, like an arrow, shot out, piercing a distant mountain.
Lu Chen was secretly astonished, marveling at the power of a seventh-grade demon beast.
"Not bad, bring some more next time."
The Thunder Qilin laughed softly.
"Of course, Senior," Lu Chen readily agreed. He had already obtained the emerald thunder liquid, a large amount of Thunder Death Crystals, and that sixth-grade Flying Thunder Herb from the Thunder Qilin. He felt a bit guilty about taking all these things without giving much in return, so a mere jar of Demon Monkey Wine was not an issue.
"May I also help remove those newly grown Thunder Death Crystals for you, Senior?"
Lu Chen plucked up his courage and asked the Thunder Qilin.
"Come on up. It didn't feel much different before you started cleaning them, but after a few sessions, I do feel a bit more relaxed."
The Thunder Death Crystals were a special substance formed by the condensation of the scattered thunder energy from the Thunder Qilin's body with its aging physical form, and they were now tightly integrated with its flesh.
Although they didn't affect the Thunder Qilin's strength or movement, after Lu Chen had cleaned them a few times, the old demon beast had become addicted to this unique experience.
"Alright, then. I'll have to trouble you, Junior," the Thunder Qilin said.
Lu Chen leaped and landed on the Thunder Qilin's back, his spiritual sense carefully probing the Thunder Death Crystals that were closely intertwined with its flesh.
"I saw that exotic young beast. Its personality seems much more cheerful than before, and its strength has improved beyond my expectations. It's clear that you've taken good care of it," the Thunder Qilin said in a low voice.
"That's my duty. The Thunder Dragon Tortoise is very well-behaved and adorable in the cave, and it's loved by me and the other spiritual beasts there," Lu Chen said, his mind flashing with the image of the young beast turning the fat bird pitch black.
"In that case, I'm relieved," the Thunder Qilin sighed, its voice rumbling like rolling thunder that lingered for a long time.
Lu Chen sensed a lot from its voice and remained silent, carefully cleaning the Thunder Death Crystals on its body.
"Compared to the last time, there seem to be more Thunder Death Crystals formed during a similar period. The aging of this Thunder Qilin seems to be accelerating."
After completing the task, Lu Chen carefully collected the excess crystals, amounting to over a hundred pounds, and respectfully stored them away.
"Thank you for your hard work, young Lu."
The Thunder Qilin, with its green horns, nodded gently, its expression kind.
"I have a small gift for the Thunder Dragon Tortoise that follows you."
As it spoke, streaks of azure and green thunder light surged from its massive body, and then a drop of blood, a mix of green and red, slowly emerged from its mouth.
"This is a drop of my essence blood, containing a trace of the power of the ancient Thunder Qilin. If the Thunder Dragon Tortoise consumes it, it will purify its bloodline power and accelerate its growth."
"But Senior, in your current state, wouldn't expending your essence blood only make things worse?"
Lu Chen's expression turned anxious as he saw the Thunder Qilin's spirits droop, and he quickly waved his hands in refusal.
"I've already taken it out. Aren't you going to accept it?"
The Thunder Qilin's voice rose, like thunder in a clear sky, causing Lu Chen's ears to ring.
"Rest assured, it won't affect me much."
"The reason I'm giving it to the Thunder Dragon Tortoise is that I have high hopes for its future achievements. I'm just giving a gift in advance."
The giant azure beast spoke slowly.
"Then I shall accept this gift on behalf of the Thunder Dragon Tortoise, Senior."
Seeing the Thunder Qilin's determination, Lu Chen quickly expressed his gratitude and summoned the Thunder Dragon Tortoise to thank their elder ancestor properly.
"My lifespan is almost at its end, and the only thing I worry about is the Thunder Qilin tribe."
"Without me guarding their territory, the crises they will face in the future will surely increase. Giving this drop of essence blood to the Thunder Dragon Tortoise is also to forge a good connection."
"In the future, if the tribe faces a crisis of extinction, I hope you and the Thunder Dragon Tortoise will come to their aid."
The Thunder Qilin spoke slowly, its voice rumbling.
Among the Thunder Qilin tribe, there were at least ten other exotic Thunder Qilins like the Thunder Dragon Tortoise. But it was only the Thunder Dragon Tortoise who had the fortune of receiving the Thunder Qilin's essence blood.
It was less about having high hopes for the Thunder Dragon Tortoise and more about having faith in Lu Chen.
The once reclusive and eccentric Thunder Dragon Tortoise had undergone a remarkable transformation since Lu Chen took it away.
Its temperament had improved drastically, and its strength had increased at a rate far surpassing its peers. Even the Four-star Thunder Fury Lilies were like snacks to it.
To put it in perspective, even with the Thunder Qilin's current strength and status, it couldn't afford to indulge in Four-star spirit fruits.
With Lu Chen's meticulous care and extremely favorable cultivation conditions, the young Thunder Dragon Tortoise held great promise for the future.
The Thunder Qilin offered its essence blood to forge a connection, so that in the event of its death and a subsequent crisis for the Thunder Qilin tribe, Lu Chen might lend a helping hand out of this debt of gratitude.
"I will keep Senior's words in mind!"
"If the Thunder Qilin tribe ever faces any danger, as long as it's within my ability, I will definitely do my best to help."
"Of course, I believe Senior's lifespan can be extended for tens of thousands of years. That day is surely far away."
Lu Chen made his promise solemnly, and then subtly flattered the Thunder Qilin.
"Haha!"
"I appreciate your kind words, young Lu."
The Thunder Qilin laughed heartily, causing rampant thunder to ravage the Thunder Qilin territory.
Riding the alcohol, it stomped its foot, and the thunder beneath it blossomed like a lotus. It then returned to a thunder pool, where the sound of its snores soon echoed.
(End of Chapter)
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