Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 113: Blood-refining Treasures

A purple silk handkerchief!

A red thread ball!

Two silver talismans!

Twenty-two high-grade spirit stones!

One thousand six hundred medium-grade spirit stones!

Thirty-three bottles of elixirs.

Fifty-seven robes!

Over a hundred bellybands!

According to Mu Yunwan's memory, the purple silk handkerchief is called Purple Cloud Gauze, a seventh-grade defensive treasure. When activated, it can form an unbreakable layer of gauze.

The red thread ball is called Binding God Silk, also a seventh-grade treasure. It can be used to bind and control enemies, while also resisting attacks.

"Indeed, it won't work!"

Xu Mu tried to refine them, but found that no matter how much spiritual power he infused, both treasures remained unresponsive, like lifeless objects.

The reason for this phenomenon is not Xu Mu's lack of spiritual power, but that these two treasures are rare blood-refining treasures.

Blood-refining treasures are artifacts that have been infused with the blood of the cultivator during the refining process and nurtured with qi and blood over a long period of time.

These treasures have their advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that they are easier to activate.

This is why Mu Yunwan, a late Foundation Building stage cultivator, can simultaneously activate two seventh-grade treasures.

The disadvantage is that each activation consumes the cultivator's own qi and blood. If used repeatedly, it can easily harm the foundation and cannot be refined and stored within the body.

Because they contain the blood of the cultivator, it is difficult for outsiders to use them.

Of course, it is not completely unsolvable!

There are two methods to remove the blood from them.

One is to ask a late Nascent Soul stage cultivator to forcefully cleanse and erase the blood with immense spiritual power.

The other is to use a special liquid called Pure Spirit Liquid, soak them for three months to remove the blood.

Unfortunately, Xu Mu cannot currently use either of these methods.

He doesn't know any late Nascent Soul stage cultivators, nor does he have the resources to hire one.

As for the Pure Spirit Liquid, it is a very rare liquid. It is said to be difficult to prepare, and Xu Mu doesn't have the prescription nor knows where to find it for the time being.

Although he already knew this would be the result from his memory, Xu Mu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

If he could refine these two treasures, his strength would greatly increase.

After putting the two treasures in a jade box, Xu Mu stored them in his storage bag, ready to deal with them later depending on the situation.

Next are the two silver talismans. According to Mu Yunwan's memory, they are two ninth-grade immobilization talismans, which instantly sealed him.

These talismans are extremely precious, with one being comparable to a sixth-grade spiritual sword. Even Gold Core stage cultivators don't have many that they can afford to use.

For Xu Mu, the value of these two talismans is higher than the two treasures. They are completely life-saving items.

He carefully put the two talismans in his bosom for easy access.

As for the spirit stones, he simply counted them and put them away.

There are thirty-three bottles of elixirs, among which only one bottle is a seventh-grade Healing Jade Pill, while the rest are all a kind of pink elixir that makes one's blood boil just by smelling it.

"This woman, truly speechless!"

According to his memory, this elixir is called Joyful Union Pill, and its effects are self-evident.

For those who practice replenishing techniques, this elixir is comparable to a sixth-grade True Yuan Pill, greatly accelerating cultivation speed. But for Xu Mu, it is of little use.

"There should be many people in the Outer Sea who practice replenishing techniques. Perhaps I can find an opportunity to exchange them for spirit stones!"

It would be a pity to just discard them!

But the biggest pity should be the pile of robes and various bellybands.

"Indeed, no matter which world, women have no resistance to clothes!"

According to my memory, sometimes Mu Yunwan would even sell the elixirs she used for cultivation in order to buy the latest style of robes.

The pile of clothes in front of me is only one-tenth of her collection.

She has a room specifically for storing robes, and it's truly piled up like a mountain there.

What gives Xu Mu a headache is that although these clothes are of high grade and made from precious materials, the styles are too revealing. Even someone as shameless as him doesn't have the courage to wear them.

He can only find a chance to deal with them later. It's definitely not possible now, in case the people from the Bu Tian Pavilion find out, it would be troublesome.

Although the outer sea is not the territory of the three major forces, it doesn't mean that there are no people from the three major forces there.

Including those He Huan Pills, they can't be sold for the time being.

Although he offended the Bu Tian Pavilion this time and almost lost his life, the harvest was quite good. It is definitely the biggest harvest he has had in nearly seventy years.

"If I include the spirit stones earned from selling the Resplendent Youth Pills and use them sparingly, it will be enough for me to use for several years! At least I don't have to worry about spirit stones for the time being!"

The most important thing is to use them sparingly. If he continues to use them like before, they will probably be used up in half a year.

After organizing the storage bag, Xu Mu walked out of the newly opened cave, controlled his flying sword, and flew towards a small market recorded on the map.

He wanted to inquire about the situation in the outer sea and buy some materials for setting up a Spirit Gathering formation.

Of course, it would be even better if there were elixirs for cultivation.

But this is obviously unlikely because the market he is going to is only a market established by a Foundation Building stage power.

Under the scorching sun, with the sea breeze whistling by, in front of the deep blue sea, groups of flying fish with long wings leaped out of the water, shimmering with a glistening white light in the sunlight.

Xu Mu kept increasing his flying altitude and soon climbed to several hundred meters. The fierce wind around him became even more turbulent, but when it approached within an inch of Xu Mu's body, it would be repelled by an invisible force.

Looking into the distance, everything in the world seemed to be within his sight.

After flying for a while, a small black dot appeared at the end of his vision.

Xu Mu lowered his sword and approached gradually.

The black dot gradually grew larger, revealing its true shape, which was a gourd-shaped island covered in green plants.

"It seems like I didn't go off course!" Xu Mu thought to himself.

To avoid attracting attention, he restrained his aura and slowed down his flying speed.

Chirp!

A crisp bird chirp came from behind him on the right.

Xu Mu turned his head to look.

A white dot was getting closer and closer. Judging from its flight direction, it should also be heading towards the island.

As the white dot approached, Xu Mu finally saw what it was.

It turned out to be a huge white seabird.

There was also a cultivator in a blue robe sitting on the seabird's back.

The cultivator in the blue robe looked middle-aged, with deep-set eye sockets and a narrow face. His robe fluttered in the wind, giving a sense of emptiness.

Behind him, he carried a half-broken giant sword on his back.

Sensing Xu Mu's gaze, he also turned his head to look.

Only then did Xu Mu notice that the other party's eyes were bloodshot, as if he hadn't rested for a long time.

The cultivator in the blue robe looked at him expressionlessly, his gaze briefly pausing on the long sword at Xu Mu's feet before retracting his gaze. The white bird he was sitting on, as if receiving an order, suddenly accelerated and quickly surpassed Xu Mu, flying towards the center of the island.

Xu Mu didn't chase after him. When he was about to get close, he put away his long sword and landed on the rocks at the edge of the island.

After looking around to make sure there was no danger, he lightly stepped forward, crossing a distance of several zhang in one step, and walked towards the center of the island.

Just as he had walked not far, several streaks of light flew across the sky, with cultivators riding flying swords inside them.

These cultivators seemed to be preparing to fly towards the center of the island, but when they noticed Xu Mu on the ground, they suddenly stopped and flew towards him.

Facing the approaching group, Xu Mu's gaze flickered and he stopped walking.

These people are only Qi Refining stage cultivators and won't pose a threat to him.

The group stopped a few zhang in front of him and then landed slowly after putting away their flying swords.

There were three men and two women, all wearing robes, but the styles were slightly outdated.

One of them, wearing a brownish-yellow robe, smiled and took a few steps forward, bowing to Xu Mu.

"Fellow Daoist, have you just moved nearby?"

"Not bad!"

Xu Mu didn't hide anything and directly responded with a cupped hand salute.

Due to the chaotic order in the outer sea, cultivators frequently relocate, so there is nothing noteworthy about one's identity when they first arrive from another place.

Upon hearing Xu Mu's answer, the cultivator in the yellow robe smiled even more.

"I am Zhang Shu. May I ask for Fellow Daoist's surname?"

"My surname is Xu."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xu is interested in joining our team to hunt and kill demonic beasts! To be frank, I recently discovered a young wailing beast and urgently need help. If Fellow Daoist is willing, we can either pay in spirit stones directly or split the profits!"

Zhang Shu's tone carried a sense of urgency.

"Wailing beast?"

Xu Mu didn't immediately respond, recalling information about the wailing beast in his mind.

The wailing beast is an aquatic demonic beast with a flat head and slender body. It lacks scales and resembles an enlarged catfish. It mostly lives in the deep sea and is named after its crying sound, which resembles a baby's wailing.

The meat of this demonic beast is not tasty, but its fish skin is a top-grade material for making armor.

Most importantly, its eyes are said to be able to refine special treasures, which are highly valuable.

The wailing beast is not only extremely rare but also possesses the strength of the Gold Core stage when it reaches adulthood.

With their current strength, they definitely can't defeat it, but if it's in its young stage and properly coordinated, there is a chance.

The few people were probably afraid of delays leading to changes, so they wanted to recruit Xu Mu as soon as they saw him.

There were five of them and only one Xu Mu, so they didn't have to worry about Xu Mu tricking them.

When they mentioned the wailing beast, the cultivator in the yellow robe thought Xu Mu would definitely agree.

After all, the value of the wailing beast was extraordinary.

Moreover, cultivators living in the outer sea are usually bold and daring, willing to do anything for spirit stones, let alone such an easy gain.

If he wasn't worried about the wailing beast running away, he wouldn't have invited Xu Mu so hastily.

Unfortunately, after a brief thought, Xu Mu shook his head.

Seeing Xu Mu rejecting such a good opportunity, surprise appeared on the faces of the five people.

"Fellow Daoist, could it be that you don't trust me? If that's the case, I'm willing to pay a portion of the spirit stones in advance. If you don't see the wailing beast later, you can leave at any time!"

Xu Mu still shook his head.

"I have my own matters to attend to. Fellow Daoist, please invite someone else!"

"Fellow Daoist..."

Zhang Shu wanted to speak but was stopped by a woman in a purple robe behind him.

"Brother Zhang, let's go find someone else. If we delay any longer, it will be too late."

"Alright then!"

Zhang Shu cupped his hand and the group of them quickly left, flying towards the market.

From their conversation and behavior, it seemed that the matter was not a lie.

Unfortunately, Xu Mu didn't find the benefits appealing.

Xu Mu continued walking towards the center of the island at a moderate pace.

Soon, an area shrouded in white mist appeared in his line of sight.

This was the location of the market, and the white mist in front of him was formed by a formation. It not only blocked the line of sight but also had a certain influence on divine sense.

Just as Xu Mu was about to step in, the five people who had invited him walked out from inside, accompanied by two unfamiliar faces.

The two additional people should be the helpers they had hired.

Due to their rush to travel, they didn't even look at Xu Mu, who was walking towards them. They immediately controlled their flying swords and flew away into the distance as soon as they stepped out of the formation.

Xu Mu glanced at them and then withdrew his gaze, continuing to walk towards the depths of the white mist.

As if sensing his arrival, the white mist in front of him churned, automatically forming a passage.

When Xu Mu walked out of the white mist, a slightly desolate street appeared in his line of sight.

Just as Xu Mu was about to take another step forward, a cultivator in a blue robe blocked his path.

"Please, Fellow Daoist, show your badge!"

"I am Xu Mu! I am new to this place and do not have a badge."

In a place like this where no one recognizes me, there is no need to change my alias again.

Upon hearing Xu Mu's words, the cultivator in the blue robe did not show any surprise. He simply took out an iron badge from his storage bag and handed it to Xu Mu.

"Ten low-grade spirit stones! With this, you can freely enter and exit all the markets managed by the Whale Sea Gang!"

Xu Mu hesitated for a moment and did not immediately pay the spirit stones.

Because according to the map, this market should be managed by the Blood Bone Gang.

In the open sea, there are very few forces that exist as families or sects. Most of the forces exist in the form of gangs.

The larger ones swallow the smaller ones, and the smaller ones attach themselves to the larger ones. They fight each other, completely different from the peace in the inner sea. This is also one of the sources of chaos in the open sea.

"May I ask, Fellow Daoist, wasn't this place originally under the jurisdiction of the Blood Bone Gang?"

"The Blood Bone Gang?"

The cultivator in the blue robe looked at him with a hint of surprise.

"The Blood Bone Gang has been extinct for more than ten years!"

"..."

Well then!

It seems that the maps he collected in the inner sea are somewhat outdated.

After paying the spirit stones and receiving the token, the cultivator in the blue robe did not say much and let him enter the market.

The ground of the market was paved with broken stones. I don't know what kind of spell was used to perfectly connect them together. The surface was smooth, as if it had been polished.

Xu Mu exerted a little force and found that the stones were as hard as gold and iron.

"Although this market looks deserted, it seems much higher in grade compared to the Baihe Market."

Xu Mu sighed in his heart.

The Baihe Market back then had ordinary bluestone paving on the ground, and in some places, it was even full of mud, with no one paying attention to it.

Unlike here, even the ground was meticulously polished.

As he continued to walk, small stalls appeared one after another.

Probably because there were fewer people, the stall owners did not shout. They all sat cross-legged in front of their stalls, either meditating or studying magical techniques. Some even took the time to refine pills.

The stalls were covered by small-scale formations, and there were all kinds of things inside, but overall, there were mostly various materials.

If someone went to inquire, the stall owners would stop what they were doing, talk to the person, negotiate the price, and then activate the formation to take out the items inside for the person to carefully inspect.

As Xu Mu walked and looked around, he found that the items on the stalls were mostly low-grade materials, which he felt were taking up space even if they were given to him for free.

It wasn't until he came across a stall selling secret manuals that he finally became interested and went forward to check.

The stall owner who sold secret manuals was practicing water-based spells. When he saw Xu Mu approaching, he stopped his movements and showed a warm smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist, what kind of secret manual would you like to buy? I have almost all secret manuals below the fourth rank, and they are complete in variety, guaranteeing your satisfaction!"

"It seems like you don't have many here either?"

Xu Mu looked at the few secret manuals on the stall and said.

"Fellow Daoist is joking! I have thousands of secret manuals. I can't display them all, can I? I don't have enough spirit stones to rent so many stalls. Just tell me what kind of secret manual you want, and I will find it for you!"

"I want secret manuals on hiding traces and changing aura!"

Xu Mu didn't expect to find the perfect secret manuals at this small stall. He just wanted to buy a few to study and see the difference between the cultivation techniques and secret manuals here and those in the inner sea.

"Please wait, Fellow Daoist!"

Finally catching a customer, this stall owner was quite enthusiastic.

He took off five or six storage bags from his body, carefully searched through them, and then directly took out a thick stack of over a hundred secret manuals and placed them in front of Xu Mu.

But before handing them over to Xu Mu, he picked up the top one and threw it on the ground, muttering to himself:

"This old bastard! How did another one get mixed in? I'll have to ask him to refund the spirit stones next time I restock!"

Curious, Xu Mu looked down.

"Twelve Shocking Awakening Technique!"

(End of this chapter)