Chapter Thirty-One: The Mysterious Technique of Spiritual Species

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  "This is the phalange of the third-class demon beast, Lianyun Ji!"

  It's indeed a third-grade demonic beast! The strength of a third-grade demonic beast is already equivalent to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

  Ling Xiao's expression didn't change, his eyes fixed on the phalange. He couldn't help but think that if he could refine this phalange into his Black Gold Claw, wouldn't it make the Black Gold Claw's power rise to another level?

  The idea was just a flash in the pan.

  A third-grade demon beast, even just one of its finger bones would be worth at least several dozen low-grade spirit stones, enough to exchange for a few black gold claws. How could he possibly afford it?

  Although reluctant, he shook his head and said: "Thank you for Miss Luo Qin's kindness, but the price of this finger bone is probably something I can't afford."

  "Fugongzi, don't be impatient, listen to me finish," Lu Qin said with a smile. "This finger bone is just a broken piece, not a complete one! Otherwise, we wouldn't have taken it out so easily to show people. This finger bone was obtained by us from a Golden Elixir period cultivator on a very rare occasion. After he casually killed the Lianyun bird with his hand, the finger bone shattered and he didn't bother to pick it up, leaving it for us."

  Ling Xiao couldn't help but take a cold breath, a Golden Elixir stage Great Cultivator...

  Luò Chén saw him reveal a thoughtful expression, and then smiled and added: "If Fú Gōngzǐ is willing to give more, just take out one more 80% efficacy Xuānyīndān, and you can get it."

  The Eight-Formation Pill of the Mystic Yin, roughly costs eight to nine pieces of low-grade Spirit Stones. Buying a single Three-Stage demonic beast's phalange, even if it's incomplete, is already an extremely good deal. And even if it's just an incomplete phalange, refining it onto his Black Gold Claw would be enough to increase the claw's power by several folds.

  But this price is still too high... it's almost as expensive as a mid-range artifact.

  Ling Xiao carefully weighed it in her mind and finally gritted her teeth, "When does Miss Luo need it?"

  Luò Qín's face suddenly showed a delighted expression, and she smiled warmly, "The more the better within three days!"

  ……

  Flying claws were constantly being sacrificed, grabbing the thick branches and protruding rocks ten feet away, then gently using force to pull their bodies swiftly flying over. Ling Xiao was like this, rushing back to Qiyun Sect at an extremely fast speed.

  His mood is still pretty good.

  Because he promised to give Luoqin a few pills of 80% efficacy of Xuan Yin Dan, Luoqin allowed him to owe four pieces of low-grade spirit stone. He only received five high-grade and five mid-grade Pei Yuan Dan, and then sold the wood snake essence blood, Sheng Han Mu, and Zi Qiao Cao to him.

  Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel grateful, silently acknowledging that the Wan Miao Pavilion's current status was well-deserved, and it indeed had its own reasons for success. This demeanor alone was already quite extraordinary.

  So, he had no choice but to consider refining the Xuan Yin Dan next... Of course, he also had to return to the sect and make further plans.

  Rushed towards the Qi Yun Sect at high speed.

  The Qi Yun mountain range is filled with spiritual energy, which is why the Qi Yun Sect set up its sect here.

  It's just that between the deep valleys and gorges under Mount Qiyun, the yin energy is heavy, especially at night. There are often one-stage or two-stage demonic beasts appearing and disappearing. Even though his current cultivation and strength are far superior to before, he still doesn't dare be careless here. One-stage demonic beasts are mostly okay, but if he encounters a two-stage demonic beast, he can only make way for it.

  The weakest second-order demon beast is equivalent to a cultivator of the fifth or sixth layer of Qi Refining.

  However, fortunately, his cultivation broke through to the third layer of Qi Refining after that, and his speed increased again. With the help of the Dragon Shadow Technique and the Wu Jin Claw, he was able to hurry along even faster. So although they set out a bit late today and spent some extra time in the Wan Miao Pavilion, by the time night began to fall, they still managed to arrive at the foot of Qi Yun Peak. Judging from their current pace, it would take no more than half an hour or so for them to return safely.

  Ling Xiao couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, having continuously wielded the mid-grade artifact, his true energy had been greatly depleted, and he was now somewhat exhausted.

  He stopped first, sat down cross-legged and rested for a while, slowly recovering his true energy. He also took out some dry food from his pocket, tore it apart, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed slowly. Although with the improvement of his cultivation, his taste became more and more bland, but only after reaching the foundation period could he truly abstain from grain.

  Although dry rations are hard and not very tasty, he didn't have much choice, just to recover his physical strength.

  But at this moment, he suddenly felt a tightness all over his body, and a fierce energy suddenly pressed in, the strong energy instantly made him breathe hard, his face was sore, and he could hardly open his eyes.

  Someone is coming to attack!

  Ling Xiao was shocked, and hastily circulated his true energy. The black gold claw suddenly appeared, and the finger technique changed, continuously striking out nine sealing techniques, which was precisely the "Intercepting Style". A dark light flashed, a black dragon shadow stretched across the sky, meeting that fierce strike head-on.

  Boom!

  A dull and powerful impact sounded, Ling Xiao couldn't stop his momentum, and his body suddenly fell backward.

  He didn't understand what had happened at this time, and he hurriedly opened his eyes and looked forward.

  Suddenly, a white light flashed through the air and landed on the tree branch. A young man in all-white clothing stood proudly under the branch, his face filled with arrogance. Seeing that Ling Xiao was able to withstand this attack, he couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm?"

  But he didn't intend to stop, casting a faint glance over, though somewhat unexpected, yet merely so. A gray eagle shadow slowly emerged on his body, his fingers moved in a swift gesture, and with a wave of his hand, the gray eagle suddenly darted out, straight at Ling Xiao! As the gray eagle pounced out, its virtual image gradually solidified, its claws like hooks, radiating a cold glow, transforming into a gray line that instantly swept over Ling Xiao's head!

  Soul Seed Secret!

  Ling Xiao recognized it at once. This was the untransmitted secret art of Sima Gong, the Lingzong Qijue. And the person in front of him was none other than Sima Huo.

  Ling species secret, is to sacrifice the spirits of demons and monsters, refine them into ling species, nurture them in the body, constantly growing stronger under the nourishment of true energy, can quickly improve with the owner's power. It is a very sinister and terrifying secret technique, also the signature spell of Sima Temple.

  Simmering after all, the cultivation is still shallow. This spiritual species of gray eagle is only equivalent to the attack level of Qi Refining 5th or 6th layer.

  If it were his father, Sima Gong, who personally took action, with his foundation-building of eight layers, he might be able to surpass two layers and unleash a blow that could rival the full force of a tenth-layer foundation-building cultivator! It's terrifying.

  But even so, for Ling Xiao, this blow was still unbearable.

  He was far inferior to Sima Shi, who had only struck casually, but Ling Xiao felt the powerful wind like a knife, cutting through his skin and stinging. He hastily used all his strength to summon the Wujin Claw, circulating his true energy to its limits, as the Nine-Style Dragon Shadow Technique changed continuously, protecting him in front of his body.

  Boom!

  Another loud crash, and Ling Xiao stumbled backward once again.

  After two consecutive misses, Sima Zhi finally looked over with a serious expression. However, his eyes still held an air of superiority and arrogance, coldly saying: "Have you seen anyone else around here?"

  Ling Xiao was indignant in his heart, having long heard that Sima Jiong was arrogant and tyrannical in the Sima Temple, always bullying others and never putting anyone in his eyes. But he did not expect it to be so rampant.

  As soon as they met, without asking about each other's background, they directly started fighting.

  Thanks to his cultivation having reached the third layer of Qi Refining, and with the added power of the Dragon Shadow Technique, Wu Jin's claw strike was even more formidable. Otherwise, those two blows would have either taken his life or crippled his cultivation.

  "Answer me quickly!"

  Simmering coldly said, the gaze cast over was like looking at insignificant ants.

  Ling Xiao suppressed his anger and said in a calm voice, "No one else has been seen here." Looking at Sima Fei's expression, he was afraid that if he answered any slower, another slap would come down. Although he thought he could escape from Sima Fei's hands, considering Sima Fei's identity, he really didn't want to offend him further.

  Simmering with anger, Sima Lie gazed coldly at Ling Xiao for a moment before finally making his move and flying away, leaving behind only a stern rebuke.

  "Rubbish!"

  If the person in front of him was not skilled, he would have been killed with a random blow, and Sima Shi wouldn't have given it much thought. However, since he was able to block two consecutive blows, killing him wouldn't be easy, so he spared his life.

  In his heart, he even regarded sparing Ling Xiao's life as a favor to him.

  How could he not know that Ling Xiao was innocent?

  He has always been spoiled and never suffered any losses. Previously, in that market, someone even stole his personal storage bag; afterwards, he chased all the way here, but lost track of the person again. Therefore, under great anger, seeing Ling Xiao here, he shifted his anger over.

  He has always been reckless and unscrupulous, but doesn't he feel that there's something wrong with this?

  It's a disaster out of nowhere.

  Ling Xiao slowly got up from the ground, gathered his belongings, and was about to leave. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly, his eyes narrowed, and he looked sideways.

  Under several tall ancient trees, a withered wisteria twined together in a complicated pattern. At first glance, it seemed like there was nothing unusual. However, Ling Xiao clearly remembered that when he had just arrived here, there was absolutely nothing there!

  In other words...

  There are many unbelievable and supreme techniques among those who cultivate immortality, various magical and transformative arts that are truly impossible to exhaust.

  Of course, he had only heard of these things and didn't know the slightest bit himself. However, he was very clear that those who were skilled in such magical arts were either cultivators with profound attainments or people with deep backgrounds. Either way, they weren't someone he could afford to mess with.

  Always adhering to the principle of "one less thing is better than one more thing", Ling Xiao turned his thoughts over once and decided to pretend he hadn't noticed, leaving quietly.

  Slowly turning around, he was about to retreat in the direction of Qi Yunfeng.

  But he had just turned around when he suddenly heard a faint laugh of "hee" from behind...