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第一千九百五十七章 新玉罗蜂与时间之毒

After a period of consolidating his foundation, Lin Xuan's seven-year seclusion seemed a bit too long. However, the收获 was rich enough to make up for it. Initially, he had only understood that the Black Moon Celestial Witch Technique was incredibly powerful, but after actual practice, its power far exceeded his expectations.

This technique was mysterious and incomprehensible, quite different from the styles of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, or even cultivation techniques of demons. It could be described as a unique path.

In summary, he gained much benefit.

Now that his foundation was stable, Lin Xuan had mastered the first part of the Black Moon Celestial Witch Technique. He thought to himself: "I've been in seclusion for two hundred years; it's time to go out and walk around."

They say that when good things happen, one feels particularly happy. Besides advancing to the Profound Void stage, there were other reasons for his joy.

Previously, the Jade Silk Bee had consumed a large amount of top-grade crystal stones and then entered a cocoon state, falling into a deep sleep.

In just two hundred years, this demonic insect finally emerged from its cocoon.

Its size was much smaller than before, but it appeared even more ferocious. Not only did it have silver light points on its head, but the entire body was also covered in them.

Indeed, those silver light points were something that had never been seen before.

Lin Xuan spread his hand open, and a Jade Silk Bee was crawling on his palm. After consuming top-grade crystal stones and undergoing mutations, what kind of power would this demonic insect possess?

A strange light flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes as he lowered his head to examine the dead pig. Then he raised it again.

"Sure enough, it is Time Poison."

Lin Xuan's voice was filled with joy as he spoke these words. The pig had not been poisoned; rather, it had aged and died. This perfectly matched what Senior Immortal Tongyu had described about the Jade Silk Bee. His master truly did not deceive him.

Although this large animal was a pig, not a demon race, its death could only indicate that Time Poison was effective but not how strong it was. For cultivators facing the Jade Silk Bee, they would not instantly lose their lifespan as easily as the pig had. The intrinsic effect of spirit energy in suppressing toxins also applied to Time Poison.

The effectiveness of the Jade Silk Bee in combat depended on the strength of its poison. This needed to be tested during actual battles against enemies.

Moreover, the defense of each insect was crucial when they swarmed together. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and sent a sword qi flying out.

A bright green light flashed as he only used seven-tenths of his strength. Despite this, it still split a hundred-meter-high mountain in half. However, a sharp sound echoed in his ears as the Jade Silk Bee was pushed away but remained alive through their mental connection.

The demonic bee had become so hard after evolving into its mature form.

Lin Xuan was surprised and delighted more than anything else.

This Jade Silk Bee was not yet fully mature, but it already possessed formidable power. Lin Xuan felt joy in his heart as he added another tool to his arsenal.

After the seclusion, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of green light and flew away. Soon, he arrived at the main entrance of the Hundred Herbs Sect. The disciples patrolling there were surprised and delighted upon seeing him. They quickly sent out a sound transmission talisman, and soon, Shangguan Mudouyu came to greet him.

Despite her unchanged appearance, Lin Xuan noticed that there was no trace of spirit energy on his body. "Why is Master not emitting any spirit energy?"

Although she was surprised, Shangguan Mudouyu still greeted him respectfully: "Senior, you have returned!"

"Call me by my name," Lin Xuan nodded and followed her into the main hall.

Princess Fang sat down, and a servant brought tea for them. After sipping it, Lin Xuan felt that the quality of the black wind island's spirit tea had improved slightly. He chatted casually with Shangguan Mudouyu before getting to the point: "I came here this time to ask Master about the immortal drunkenness ancient poison you helped me refine last time."

Shangguan Mudouyu's expression turned a bit uneasy as Lin Xuan spoke. She stood up and knelt down, bowing to him.

"Master, why?"

Lin Xuan was taken aback by her reaction. He waved his sleeves, sending out a green glow that brought her closer. "Could it be that the refining of the treasure went wrong?"

"I apologize, Master. I failed to fulfill your request," Shangguan Mudouyu's face showed deep regret.

"Why?" she continued. "I have been very careful in refining this poison, but all attempts ended in failure."

Her eyes were filled with fear as she spoke. She knew the materials needed for such a poison and how rare they were. Even if she sold herself, she could not afford them. Although Lin Xuan had said that it was fine even if the refinement failed, Shangguan Mudouyu still felt guilty.

How could this be? Master must have known I would fail and just comforted me to ease my mind.

Despite Lin Xuan's usual kindness, Shangguan Mudouyu wondered how he would react after losing so many precious materials. She lowered her head, waiting for his wrath.

"Immortal drunkenness failed; where is the waste pill now?"

"It's here," Shangguan Mudouyu replied, taken aback. "I've been keeping it."

She was unsure why Lin Xuan asked about the waste pills. Once refined and wasted, weren't they just trash?

Lin Xuan did not answer her question but instead showed a reassuring smile: "Master need not worry. This poison is hard to refine; failure is normal. Give me the waste pills; I have my uses for them."

"Ah,"

Shangguan Mudouyu was surprised and confused, but more so with joy. She nodded.

"Alright, Master, please wait a moment."

Before she could finish speaking, she flew out of the hall to retrieve the failed immortal drunkenness. It was stored in her cave. In no time, she returned with an jade bottle: "Master, all the waste pills are here. I am ashamed for consuming so many treasures but failing every attempt. Please count; there are ninety-nine waste pills."

"Thank you, Master," Lin Xuan responded generously, taking the waste pills.

Shangguan Mudouyu was amazed by his demeanor. His expression did not seem forced; rather, it appeared as if he had expected this outcome. Why would he give so many precious materials when he knew they might fail? Wasn't that a waste?

What was Master's true intention behind this?

Shangguan Mudouyu could not fathom the reason and attributed his actions to his profound understanding. Since Lin Xuan did not explain, she did not ask.

"Alright, thank you, Master. I have some matters to attend to in the near future; please do not disturb me. As for my two disciples' cultivation, I will have my second spirit embryo guide them,"

"Understood."

Shangguan Mudouyu respectfully accepted his instructions and escorted him out of the cave. Lin Xuan returned to his own cave, where a black light flickered as his second spirit embryo appeared. He waved his hands, giving him many medicinal pills and treasures, all for his two disciples.

Lin Xuan's generosity toward Shangguan Mudouyu and her sister could not be described as generous; he was practically giving away his entire fortune. In the cultivation world, such a master was rare indeed. The two girls' consumption meant nothing to him, but he hoped they would grow quickly to help him in the future.

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