n

n

n320 A Horse Can Never Get Fat Without Extra Ration

n“Taboo?”

nXu Qing started. He had never heard of this term before and didn’t know what taboos were.

nHowever, very soon, through the communication between the Diamond Sect’s ancestor and the shadow and the information he received, Xu Qing knew that the taboos existed above magic treasures.

nAs for how the shadow knew this, the Diamond Sect’s ancestor also asked considerately. The shadow’s answer was that for some reason, it seemed to know after seeing it.

nAt the same time, the shadow emitted intense emotions that were filled with incomparable desire to devour.

nThis caused Xu Qing to fall into deep thought. However, he didn’t agree to the shadow’s request immediately. Unless he was completely confident, he wouldn’t easily let the shadow absorb such a treasure.

nIt was hard to say if the other party would rebel during the absorption process. As such, Xu Qing thought for a bit before closing the wooden box amidst the shadow’s reluctance.

nHe glanced at the shadow and suddenly spoke.

n“If you perform well, I’ll consider letting you absorb it in the future.”

nThe shadow immediately emitted excitement. The Diamond Sect’s ancestor’s mind shook and his vigilance against the shadow became even more intense. He felt that he had to display more methods. Otherwise, it would be very easy for Little Shadow to successfully fight for favor.

nIgnoring the Diamond Sect’s ancestor and shadow, Xu Qing continued to check Sima Ling’s storage ring. He searched for a long time and discovered that the remaining items inside were all miscellaneous items with nothing truly good among them.

nHe gave up on searching and finally took out the five pills. After taking a sniff, determination appeared in Xu Qing’s eyes. He directly swallowed one. At the next instant, as the pill melted, Xu Qing’s entire body trembled violently.

nHe could sense a violent power crazily gathering in his body.

nThis wasn’t soul power. It was more like a pill formed by a high-level pill formula that specially opened the magic apertures.

nUnder the continuous convergence, the numbness grew increasingly intense at the location of the 84th magic aperture. In the blink of an eye, this violent force rumbled and headed straight for the 84th magic aperture.

nXu Qing’s entire body trembled and purple light flashed in his eyes.

n“A pill actually opened a magic aperture!”

nThis effect had already surpassed the soul pills Xu Qing had bought on the black market. It could be said that up until now, other than the high-level soul pill refined from Bai Li’s soul, it was the pill with the best effect.

nHe sensed the rumbling circulation of the 84 magic apertures in his body. He didn’t hesitate to swallow another pill. A moment later, Xu Qing’s body trembled again and his breathing became hurried.

nThe 85th magic aperture was also opened!

n“The effect actually didn’t weaken!” Xu Qing had completely realized the value of this pill. In addition, he also had a deep understanding of the wealth of the heaven’s chosens of the Seven Sects Alliance.

n“There are three more.” Xu Qing’s eyes gleamed as he swallowed the third pill. Very soon, the 86th magic aperture was opened.

nXu Qing didn’t stop and swallowed the last two medicinal pills one after another. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the 88 magic apertures in his body formed astonishing magic power. It was like a fire dragon in his body, circulating ferociously and emitting powerful heat.

n“I only have two magic apertures left to form the third ball of life fire!”

nXu Qing’s eyes revealed excitement.

nIn the next few days, he began to collect soul pills in the Seven Blood Eyes, wanting to break through the last two magic apertures. However, things like soul pills were not common and would take time to get.

nAs for the two pieces of divinity flesh, Xu Qing tried them but their effects weren’t good. Hence, Xu Qing chose to put them into the magic ship.

nHowever, Xu Qing had an alternative plan. He walked out from his berth and went to the prison of the Homicide Department.

nThere were a large number of Night Dove cultivators there. Although their cultivation levels were very weak, there were a lot of them. Xu Qing felt that if he piled them up and there were enough of them, he might be able to open his magic apertures.

nDuring this soul refinement, Xu Qing was also constantly adapting to the toxicity of the Poison Restriction Pill, allowing him to have more time to study it. He was even thinking of a way to fuse the little black bugs with this poison pill.

nThis was a new field which he would need to experiment a lot before he could gain something.

nJust like that, time slowly passed.

nThe Seven Blood Eyes’ celebratory feast continued. Every day, outsiders would arrive, causing all the ports to be lively and bustling. However, the mood of the Seven Blood Eyes’ disciples became increasingly heavy.

nThis was because although the challenges from the seven sects were delayed by Xu Qing’s matter for a few days, they quickly resumed again.

nIt was as though the Seven Sects Alliance wanted to drag this challenge for the whole of the three months of the celebratory period. As for the Soaring Cloud Sword Sect’s Saintly Star, although he only challenged once and didn’t continue to challenge, he lived on the First Peak.

nThe canopy formed by the Rainbow Wind Song Lantern outside his residence shook the heavens and the earth. The aura that suppressed the First Peak’s disciples caused all the nonhuman races and allies who had arrived to fall silent.

nThe attitude of the Seven Sects Alliance was obvious.

nThis was no longer a simple statement but a deep warning.

nThey were warning the Seven Blood Eyes not to have any thoughts of independence. It was also rumored that after this celebration banquet, the seven peak lords of the Seven Blood Eyes would be changed by the Seven Sects Alliance.

nIn an instant, the Seven Blood Eyes, which had clearly won against the Sea Corpse Race and should have been enjoying a peak period, was suppressed. The Seven Blood Eyes’ ancestor didn’t respond.

nXu Qing also felt this oppressive atmosphere in the sect but he felt that this matter wouldn’t end so simply. Thinking of what the captain had said about what he had seen on the Sixth Peak, Xu Qing had a feeling that the sect seemed to be waiting for something.

n“No matter what, this is a game between the higher-ups.” Xu Qing shook his head and didn’t bother with it, continuing to immerse himself in his cultivation. The captain had also returned and informed Xu Qing before busying himself with something.

nXu Qing continued to refine the prisoners’ souls during these few days. Although his magic apertures were still not opened, his understanding of the Poison Restriction Pill became more thorough. Not only was his body more used to it, but he also confirmed the idea of refining it.

nIn addition, he was also trying to fuse the Poison Restriction Pill and the little black bugs. However, this process consumed a lot of the little black bugs. Most of the time, even if a group of them fused into it, they wouldn’t be able to succeed.

nAll of them died when they got close.

nHowever, Xu Qing wasn’t discouraged. Right now, in the prison, he took out all the bottles that contained the little black bugs.

nAfter Xu Qing’s continuous replenishment, there were eight bottles of little black bugs.

nThere were countless black bugs in each of them. Previously, he had tried to fuse a bottle of small black bugs into the poison pill and all of them died. At this moment, he took out a second bottle and opened it.

nHe performed a series of hand seals and pointed. Immediately, a black fog rose from the small bottle. It was extremely dense and surrounded Xu Qing.

nIf an outsider saw this scene, they would definitely be shocked.

nThis was because these little black bugs were so threatening that even Golden Core cultivators would be somewhat wary of them.

nHowever, Xu Qing was clearly still not satisfied with their might. He opened the wish box and pointed. Immediately, the black fog in the surroundings headed straight for the wish box.

nHowever, the moment they got close, these black fog fell down one after another. All the little black bugs instantly rotted and died.

nXu Qing frowned and continued to try. Very soon, the third bottle, the fourth bottle, the fifth bottle…

nCountless little black bugs died again and again. Even when there was only one bottle left, not a single one survived. All of them died.

nXu Qing sighed inwardly. He didn’t dare to continue with the last bottle. He wanted to use it as a seed to nurture more little black bugs.

nHence, he arranged for the Homicide Department to send Night Doves, who were imprisoned in the other prisons, over as a supplement to his little black bugs’ cultivation.

nIt was only when he used the flesh and blood of those Night Doves to cultivate the little black bugs again that Xu Qing continued to attempt to adapt them to the poison pill.

nDuring this cultivation process, he also added many poison-resistant herbs and even fused more of his blood.

nAfter all, his body had obtained more resistance to poison when resisting this poison pill.

nJust like that, another seven days passed.

nXu Qing, who was constantly driving the little black bugs to get close to the Poison Restriction Pill, finally succeeded in obtaining eight little black bugs that survived the first wave of death.

nAlthough they became very weak after enduring the poison, Xu Qing was very excited.

nThese eight survivors were seeds that would give birth to little black bugs that had better resistance.

nAfter these eight little black bugs passed their weakened period, Xu Qing sensed that they seemed to have undergone some mutations. Their colors were no longer as pitch-black.

n“With this method, I’ll definitely be able to nurture little black bugs that can completely withstand the Poison Restriction Pill. I’ll make them parasitize the Poison Restriction Pill and nurture them in it. Their power will be even more terrifying.”

nJust as Xu Qing’s heart was filled with anticipation, at dusk, under the illumination of the red glow on the horizon, an uninvited guest wearing a red glove on his right hand walked over to the Homicide Department’s residence where he was in.

nThis person was a youth in his late twenties. He walked over under the setting sun and wore a purple Daoist robe inlaid with golden threads. One could vaguely see the pattern of Taotie1 on his sleeves.

nAs he moved forward, waves of magic power fluctuations spread out from the Daoist robe. As it spread in all directions, it also made this person’s handsome face look even more extraordinary.

nHowever, although the person who came was handsome, his nose was a little too big, ruining his overall delicate appearance and caused him to give off a domineering feeling.

nWhen he walked over, many small stones on the path outside the Homicide Department’s residence seemed to be attracted by his aura and slowly floated up, surrounding him. Gradually, they formed a vortex storm.

nEven the light of the setting sun seemed to have dimmed a little after this person arrived. As for his right glove, it looked increasingly demonic in this dim lighting.

nThis scene attracted the attention of the members of the Homicide Department. All of them had solemn expressions as though they were facing a great enemy.

nAs the other party got closer, a storm swept in all directions, blowing on their bodies, causing these disciples on duty to retreat uncontrollably until they reached the side of the gate. One of them panted and veins bulged on his forehead as he let out a low shout.

n“Halt!”

nThe purple-robed youth lifted his right hand and a purple bead rapidly formed outside his glove. He waved it slightly and the purple bead headed straight for the disciple on duty.

n“There’s no need to be nervous. Give this item to your director, Xu Qing. Tell him that I’m giving him a huge opportunity.”

n