SFS Chapter 184 Blood-Purifying Lotus Pod and Lotus Seeds
Chapter 184 Blood-Purifying Lotus Pod and Lotus Seeds
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Chen Xu seemed to have done something insignificant.
He sheathed his longsword, then slowly turned around, his gaze calmly landing on the manager of the Illusionary Sound Merchant Guild.
The steward felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head as his gaze swept over him.
He quickly broke free from the guards' support, enduring his injuries and fear, and bowed deeply in respect:
"This humble one, Li Mo, the steward of the Huanyin Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the entire Chamber, kowtows in gratitude to the senior for saving our lives!"
"If you, senior, have any request, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"No need for formalities, it was just a small favor." Chen Xu's voice remained calm, revealing no emotion.
He paused, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the damaged cabin, before getting to the point:
"Just now, I overheard the leader of the Sea Shark Gang demanding the Cold Jade Marrow Heart and the Hundred-Year Blood Spirit Flower?"
Li Mo felt a chill run down his spine, realizing to himself that it was true.
This senior's intervention was by no means simply out of a sense of justice.
He dared not conceal anything and quickly said:
"Reporting to Senior, this is indeed true. The Cold Jade Marrow Heart and the Hundred-Year Blood Spirit Flower were important supplies that our Chamber of Commerce was entrusted to transport by the Inner Sea Branch."
"If you have any needs, senior, the Chamber of Commerce is willing to..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear: he was willing to offer it in exchange for peace.
Chen Xu shook his head slightly, interrupting him: "I have no interest in the Cold Jade Marrow Heart or the Blood Spirit Flower."
Under Li Mo's astonished gaze, he directly pointed out the target: "Just now, my divine sense swept across the cabin and sensed a jade box deep in the storeroom. The contents of the box have a pure aura and have the effect of purifying one's origin."
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be a blood-purifying lotus seedpod, or its seeds?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mo's pupils suddenly contracted, and his face turned deathly pale.
The Blood-Purifying Lotus Pod was the most secretive item transported by the Chamber of Commerce this time.
But this senior before me could accurately sense my aura and even name me despite all the obstacles and restrictions?!
"Senior...you have such keen insight..." Li Mo's voice was hoarse, and his back was soaked with cold sweat.
"What is contained in the jade box is indeed a lotus seed from a pure blood lotus pod."
This item... this item was obtained by chance by an elder of my Huanyin Sect during his early travels, and it is extremely rare.
It was originally intended to be sent to headquarters, to be given to a core disciple who urgently needed this item to break through a bottleneck...
He swallowed hard, his mind racing.
The senior's methods were unpredictable, instantly elevating him from the late Foundation Establishment stage to the Core Formation stage.
To resist is tantamount to courting death.
However, if he were to hand over this precious treasure for nothing, Li Mo would face severe consequences upon returning to the Chamber of Commerce, and might even be held accountable.
Just as Li Mo was struggling internally and cold sweat was pouring down his face, Chen Xu spoke, his tone still calm: "This thing is useful to me."
Those five simple words carried undeniable weight, causing Li Mo's heart to sink to the bottom instantly.
It's over, it seems this item is beyond saving...
However, Chen Xu's next words surprised him.
"But I won't take it for free." Chen Xu flipped his wrist and took out an item.
A deep blue pearl, the size of a pigeon's egg, floated in Chen Xu's palm.
The bead rotated slowly like liquid water, radiating pure water elemental power, and there was even a faint phantom of a dragon swimming within it.
It was the third-tier high-grade spiritual item obtained from the ancient family's treasure vault, the [Mysterious Dragon Essence Pearl].
"I'll exchange this for your lotus seeds." Chen Xu flicked his finger, and the pearl landed steadily in Li Mo's hand.
"This bead can help cultivators with water-elemental roots refine their spiritual power, and its value should be no less than that of lotus seeds."
Upon seeing this, Li Mo's pupils dilated violently.
This [Mysterious Dragon Essence Pearl] is a treasure that even Core Formation cultivators find hard to obtain.
If I obtain this item, even if I lose the lotus seeds from the Pure Blood Lotus Pod, I can still make amends for my past mistakes.
He hurriedly clutched the precious pearl, his voice trembling, "Thank you, senior! Please take the lotus seeds!"
Li Mo immediately ordered his men to unlock the warehouse's security measures.
After Chen Xu carefully put away the jade box containing the lotus seeds, Li Mo looked worried:
"Senior, the Sea Shark Gang is known for its vengeful nature. Today, you have slain Dong Biao. Their gang leader, Wu Huan, is a powerful cultivator in the late Core Formation stage. I fear..."
"Wuhuan?" Chen Xu interrupted.
He is dead.
"Dead?" Upon hearing this, Li Mo staggered back, his lips trembling as he repeated Chen Xu's words, as if those two words weighed a ton.
The Wuhuan, a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, and the leader of the Sea Shark Gang who had roamed the Inner Sea for over a hundred years, just like that... died?
Li Mo took several deep breaths before he could barely suppress the turmoil in his heart.
Chen Xu paid no attention to Li Mo's fear. He carefully put away the cold jade box containing the Blood-Purifying Lotus Seeds and Pods, having already accomplished the main purpose of his trip.
His gaze swept over the wrecked Huanyin merchant ship and the debris floating on the sea, and he said calmly, "This place is not safe to stay any longer. You are to deal with what happened today yourselves."
"Yes! Yes! This junior understands!!" Li Mo felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly bowed in agreement.
He naturally understood Chen Xu's meaning: keep your mouth shut.
Chen Xu nodded and said no more.
With a flash, he transformed into a streak of gray light and sped off towards Meteor City.
Looking in the direction where Chen Xu disappeared, Li Mo and the other survivors of the Chamber of Commerce felt the invisible pressure on their bodies suddenly disappear, and they all gasped for breath.
"The...manager, that senior..." a guard said, still shaken.
"What happened today is that my Huanyin Chamber of Commerce was robbed by Dong Biao's gang of the Sea Shark Gang."
Fortunately, the Chamber of Commerce's envoy arrived in time and repelled the bandits! The bandit leaders, including Dong Biao, were executed, and the remaining rebels scattered! Do you understand?
"Understood!" the guards replied in unison, their faces filled with relief at surviving the ordeal.
……
Meteor City Floating Island Cave.
Chen Xu sat cross-legged, holding the cold jade box containing the pure blood lotus seedpod in his palm.
The lotus seeds are only the size of a thumb, and are as white as jade, radiating a warm and gentle glow.
However, at this moment, with the added benefit of [Dual Purpose], the lotus seeds of the Blood Purification Lotus Pod turned into two.
"The Blood-Purifying Lotus Seeds have been obtained; only the Dragon Transformation Vine is missing..."
With a slight thought, Chen Xu got up and left the quiet room.
In the courtyard, Nan Longyue stood by the fishpond, gently stroking the clear water as it swirled and danced.
Sensing Chen Xu's presence, she immediately turned around and respectfully bowed, saying, "Senior."
Chen Xu glanced at the fishpond and said calmly, "Longyue, prepare to set off for the Dragon Palace Ruins."
Upon hearing this, Nan Longyue nodded and replied, "Yes, senior."
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
The barely perceptible azure dragon mark between his brows suddenly lit up, exuding an ancient aura.
Nan Longyue formed a mysterious hand seal, and ripples of water began to spread around her.
hum...
The airflow in the entire floating island courtyard seemed to freeze for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, a deep spatial gate leading to the deep-sea vortex silently and slowly opened before the two of them.
"Senior, please." Nan Longyue opened her eyes and said respectfully.
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Xu stepped inside.
Nan Longyue followed closely behind. The moment their figures disappeared, the Gate of Intersection vanished like a bubble.
The courtyard returned to calm, as if nothing had ever happened.
……
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