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Chapter 727: A Seventh-Grade Xuan Kui Descends from the Heavens
Chapter 727: A Seventh-Grade Xuan Kui Descends from the Heavens
Lu Chen and his companion, the thunder dragon-bull, bade farewell to Qingjiao Leyi and the tribe of Lei Gong beasts after a day's stay in their territory. They ventured back into the vast Thunder Sea.
Intent on avoiding the direction of Leiqi Cave, Lu Chen began to collect ordinary Spirit Thunder in the sea of lightning.
The dark green thunder liquid was too precious; it was best used for cultivating the sixth-grade Ziwei Thunder Fruit and the seventh-grade Yimu Green Thunder Vine. Using it for anything else would be a waste of a heavenly resource.
The Thunder Burst Lotus and the Five Thunder Flowers, on the other hand, were perfect candidates for cultivation using the ordinary Spirit Thunder.
As he collected the Spirit Thunder, Lu Chen witnessed more incidents of killing and looting than usual.
Some set traps and ambushed other cultivators, while others engaged in deadly combat with their companions over treasures.
With the aid of the Void Nightmare Eyes, the Qingyun Feathered Robe, and the Earth Elemental Secret Manual, Lu Chen deliberately steered clear of other cultivators to avoid unnecessary trouble.
It wasn't out of concern for his insufficient strength, but rather his nature to be amiable and his reluctance to be entangled in such vortices of conflict.
Of course, if he happened upon someone asking for trouble, he wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson and providing some high-quality fertilizer for the sinister spirit plants in his Underworld Spirit Fields.
"Moo~"
Just then, as he was collecting Spirit Thunder in a canyon filled with dense thunderous light, a deep bovine roar reached his ears.
"Hmm?"
Lu Chen's expression shifted as he turned towards the source of the sound.
About thirty or so feet away, he saw a colossal bull-like demon beast, standing about ten feet tall, staring directly at him.
The demon beast's body was crystalline and translucent like white jade. It stood on a single hoof, with flickering spirit light beneath its feet and a faint white glow enveloping its body, exuding an aura of holiness and purity.
It was evident that the beast was not in a good state. Wisps of black Qi entwined around its head, relentlessly seeking to enter the bull's orifices.
"How did this giant bull demon beast find me? I didn't even sense the slightest abnormality with my Void Nightmare Eyes?"
Lu Chen maintained a calm expression, but his heart was stirred. With a thought, a fifth-grade Thunder Talisman slid out of his sleeve into his palm.
Although the investigative capabilities of the Void Nightmare Eyes were greatly diminished in the midst of the pervasive thunderous light, the fact that this mysterious giant bull could appear so stealthily nearby also spoke to its formidable abilities.
"It doesn't seem to have malicious intentions. In fact, it seems to be seeking my help."
Lu Chen furrowed his brows, sensing the emotions conveyed in the giant bull's roar.
"The waters of the Thunder Sea are already deep enough; it's best not to create more trouble for myself."
"Moreover, I can't guarantee there aren't any hidden traps involved."
He hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to be a bystander.
After ascertaining his bearings, he employed the Thunder Escape Technique, transforming into a streak of silver light that swiftly navigated through the sea of lightning.
A moment later, Lu Chen gently descended, intending to return to his cave abode.
Suddenly, the spiritual energy in front of him erupted into chaos.
Pat!
A massive demon beast fell right before him.
Upon closer inspection, it was the mysterious white jade giant bull from earlier.
The bull's condition seemed far more severe than before. The black Qi surrounding its head had diminished, revealing wriggling greenish-black tubes that resembled earthworms on its face, constantly squirming.
"Save me."
The white jade giant bull struggled to open its eyes, as if expending all its energy, and rasped out two feeble words.
Then, it fell into a deep slumber, motionless and barely clinging to life. Only a faint thread of vitality emanating from within indicated that it had not yet perished.
"Why did it zero in on me?"
Lu Chen was perplexed as he gazed at the white jade giant bull that had found him again, his heart torn.
He decided to assess the situation before making a decision.
With that in mind, the pale green light group in his dantian gently rotated, and a strand of Verdant Wood Source Qi, like a slender snake, swiftly entered the body of the giant bull demon beast.
It has a sacred and natural disposition, skilled in the art of thunder.
It is severely injured and invaded by the sinister Faceless Yin Insect.
The Faceless Yin Insect is a parasitic creature born alongside the Thousand-Faced Worm. It can invade the bodies of cultivators and demon beasts, corrupting their spiritual souls and occupying their physical forms. It can be eliminated using techniques, pills, and treasures that suppress sinister energies.
"A seventh-grade demon beast's potential? The guardian beast of the Li Yang Dao Sect?"
Lu Chen's expression turned shocked as he realized the immense background of the white jade giant bull before him. The Li Yang Dao Sect was a powerhouse in the Li Yang Realm, holding an exalted status. Even the combined might of the Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild and the Celestial Star Cave was far from being their match.
"How did this guardian beast end up in such a state?"
He wondered, his curiosity piqued.
His initial intention to stay uninvolved began to waver.
"Now that I know the origin of this demon beast, as the guardian beast of the Li Yang Dao Sect, it's unlikely to harbor any ill intentions towards me, a mere lowly spirit herbologist from the Celestial Star Cave."
"If I can save it, I might be able to establish a connection with the Li Yang Dao Sect, and who knows, I might even obtain some high-grade spirit herbs from them."
Lu Chen's lips curled into a smile as he contemplated this possibility.
"To be able to find me not once, but twice, seeking my help..."
"I have to admit, your instincts about people are spot on!"
He cautiously approached the white jade giant bull, his spiritual power surging as a thin layer of light covered his eyes.
Using the Eye of Insight Technique, the Faceless Yin Insects hiding in the giant bull's head were revealed. The black Qi transformed into countless illusory insects, silently roaring at him.
Lu Chen remained calm, channeling the Mysterious Heaven's Pure Spirit Technique. A wisp of mist-like spiritual power flowed into the bull's head.
The Mysterious Heaven's Pure Spirit Technique was extremely effective against sinister beings. As the spiritual power washed over the Faceless Yin Insects, they melted away like snow under the scorching sun.
The worm-like tubes on the demon beast's face softened, leaving behind sinister greenish-black marks.
"It's fortunate that it encountered me. If it had met other cultivators, they might not have even discovered the presence of these sinister insects, let alone eradicate them."
Lu Chen thought to himself.
After feeding the giant bull a wisp of Verdant Wood Source Qi, he gained insight into its detailed information. Then, by using the Eye of Insight Technique, he precisely located the Faceless Yin Insects and eradicated them with the Mysterious Heaven's Pure Spirit Technique, which was inherently suppressive to sinister beings.
With the Faceless Yin Insects purged from its head, the Xuan Kui's breathing stabilized significantly.
Lu Chen hesitated for a moment before taking out a fourth-grade Dust Cleansing Pill from his storage bag and feeding it to the white jade giant bull. Then, he channeled strands of Verdant Wood Source Qi into the beast's body, healing its injuries and restoring its vitality.
"Moo..."
After a while, the white jade giant bull slowly woke up. Looking at Lu Chen, it let out a low moo, filled with gratitude as it felt its body gradually recovering.
"You're severely injured and have just endured a sinister invasion. You need to recuperate properly. If you don't have a place to go, would you like to come with me to my cave abode?"
Lu Chen asked gently.
He had made up his mind to take this seventh-grade Xuan Kui as his own!
(End of Chapter)
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