I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 587

Chapter 587 Refining Yuan Blood

Seeing the Five Treasures Taoist already refining the bloodline, Lu Qing smiled slightly.

He then summoned the Fire Tripod and collected the remaining Black Rats.

However, he did not display the Fire Tripod’s spiritual power, simply drawing upon the Southern Ming Fire within to refine the Black Rats’ bloodlines.

Both were diligently refining their bloodlines. Although Lu Qing needed to refine several times more Black Rats than the Five Treasures Taoist,

his cultivation was far superior, and he was using a mid-grade Fire Tripod.

Therefore, it wasn’t long before the Five Treasures Taoist had extracted all of his bloodlines.

After two quarters of an hour, the Five Treasures Taoist finally refined all the Black Rats in the red gourd and extracted over ten strands of bloodline.

“This is…”

The Five Treasures Taoist was stunned by the bloodlines before him, astounded by his own heartfelt desire.

Even without Lu Qing’s words, he knew these bloodlines were a great opportunity.

“This is the unique bloodline contained within the black beast. Refining it will enhance our physical strength.

However, be careful; this bloodline contains a powerful malevolent energy.

If excessively refined, it will invade the soul and corrode the mind.

Therefore, when refining, be sure to act within your capacity and avoid excessive consumption.

Otherwise, unbearable consequences may occur.”

Although Lu Qing felt that the witch’s essence blood extracted from the Black Scaled Black Rat possessed a mild malevolent energy and had no effect on him,

he wouldn’t use his own feelings as a standard.

Perhaps for an ordinary Jindan realm cultivator, the malevolent energy would be more difficult to dispel.

“I see,”

Taoist Wubao suddenly realized.

He knew that no opportunity comes for nothing; there are inherent risks involved.

“Xiao Li, Taoist Priest, each of you will try to refine a strand of this bloodline. I will protect you,” Lu Qing said.

“That’s not good. These black beasts were captured and killed by you and Xiao Li, and I didn’t contribute much,” Taoist Wubao said hesitantly.

“That’s all right. We’ve captured quite a few black beasts this time, more than enough for us to share. At most, we’ll just have to continue sweeping this forest,” Lu Qing said unconcernedly.

He also had a feeling that the witch’s essence blood within these Foundation Establishment-level Black Rats had a limit to its effectiveness.

Once a certain amount was absorbed and refined, it might become less effective.

Of course, the exact amount would only be known after actual refining.

“In that case, I’ll be thick-skinned for once,”

Taoist Wubao said sheepishly, feeling a deep desire for the blood-jewel-like vein before him.

He opened his mouth and sucked in a strand of witch’s essence blood.

As for Xiao Li, he had already grabbed a strand of essence blood and stuffed it into his mouth.

Seeing both man and beast begin to refine the essence blood, Lu Qing observed their progress.

After a while, he saw that Xiao Li’s expression remained normal.

But a hint of struggle appeared on Taoist Wubao’s face.

“Xiao Li is fine, but the Taoist priest seems a bit distressed. As expected, the evil energy within the witch’s primordial blood cannot be underestimated. Even a supreme-grade innate golden elixir that has survived seven levels of tribulation cannot completely ignore it.”

Seeing this, Lu Qing suddenly understood.

Indeed, although the Five Treasures Taoist priest had concealed his origins with rare treasures, how could he conceal his supernatural powers from Lu Qing?

He had long known that he was a supreme-grade innate golden elixir condensed after surviving seven levels of tribulation.

Furthermore, his true cultivation level wasn’t the second-stage golden elixir realm he appeared to possess, but rather a fourth-stage golden elixir realm that had already entered the intermediate realm.

However, now he saw that the evil energy contained within the witch’s primordial blood was truly formidable.

Even a supreme-grade innate golden elixir like the Five Treasures Taoist priest would find it somewhat troubling.

Fortunately, while the Five Treasures Taoist priest’s expression was a little disturbed, he didn’t appear distressed. He assumed he could still handle it.

After observing for a moment and confirming that there would be no problems, Lu Qing returned his focus to the Qiankun Yiqi bag.

Then he saw Wu Xing still soundly asleep inside, and shook his head.

Ever since he’d obtained the carcasses of some Jindan-level spirit beasts from Xiao Li, Wu Xing had been slumbering ever since.

It looked like he’d be dormant for a while longer.

He’d originally wanted Wu Xing to refine some of the witch’s blood, but now it seemed he’d have to postpone it for now and save the blood for him.

A moment later, Xiao Li was the first to open his eyes, a look of surprise in his eyes.

“Ah Qing, this bloodline is truly powerful! Just a trace has significantly strengthened my physical body!”

“How do you feel the evil energy within?”

Xiao Li tilted his head. “Not much. It doesn’t affect me much.”

Lu Qing understood. It seemed that after surviving the Nine Tribulations of Thunder and condensing into a flawless, innate, top-grade demon elixir, Xiao Li’s spirit had become immensely powerful.

The evil energy of the witch’s blood wouldn’t bother him.

“In that case, you can refine more of this bloodline.”

Lu Qing waved his hand gently, and several strands of witch’s blood fell in front of Xiao Li.

“But, Ah Qing, don’t you need to refine it?” Xiao Li asked.

“I’m not in a hurry,” Lu Qing said. “Although this bloodline is magical, it won’t significantly improve my physical body. Try to refine as much as you can.”

A strand of witch’s blood could only slightly increase Lu Qing’s physical strength.

Even if he refined and consumed all the Primordial Blood here, his physical strength wouldn’t change significantly.

Instead, he wanted to see how much Witch Primordial Blood a powerhouse like Xiao Li, at the level of a flawless, innate, upper-grade Jindan, could refine.

“Then I’ll refine some more,”

Xiao Li said, undeterred, swallowing another strand of Witch Primordial Blood.

Just as Xiao Li was about to finish refining and absorbing the second strand of Primordial Blood, Taoist Wu Bao had finally finished refining the blood he had swallowed and opened his eyes in surprise.

“Fellow Daoist Chen, this bloodline is truly miraculous! I feel like my physical strength has increased by nearly one-tenth! No wonder those black creatures are so formidable.”

Taoist Wu Bao finally understood why the black beasts’ bodies were so powerful.

They were only at the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage, yet their bodies were stronger than most Jindan beginners.

With such a miraculous bloodline within them, it was hard not to have a strong body.

“It seems the Taoist priest has made great progress,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Indeed, my cultivation method wasn’t particularly adept at tempering the physical body, but now with this unique bloodline, I’m able to make up for this shortcoming.”

Taoist Wubao was filled with joy.

“Then Taoist priest, why not refine a few more strands of blood? Perhaps that will completely remedy the shortcoming,” Lu Qing suggested.

“I’d like to think so,” Taoist Wubao said, coming to his senses. He then shook his head. “Unfortunately, as you said, Fellow Daoist Chen, this unique bloodline does contain a powerful malevolent aura.

Just now, when I was refining the bloodline, I felt the power of this malevolent aura and nearly had it invade my soul.

Even now, I still have that malevolent aura within me.

I estimate that if I refine two more strands of bloodline at most, I’ll reach my limit.

For a short time, I won’t be able to refine this bloodline again until I completely dissolve the malevolent aura.”

“Can only refine three strands of blood at most?”

Lu Qing was a little surprised when he heard this.

The evil aura of the witch’s primordial blood was even more powerful than he had imagined.

Even a powerful cultivator like the Five Treasures Taoist, a congenitally superior golden elixir that had survived seven levels of thunder tribulation and reached the fourth level, could only refine three strands of primordial blood at a time.

If it were an ordinary low-grade or mid-grade golden elixir, wouldn’t it be possible to refine only one strand of witch’s primordial blood at a time?

“Seeing this opportunity, it’s not so easy to seize,” Lu Qing thought to himself.

Not to mention whether the other cultivators in the secret realm could discover the witch’s primordial blood in these secret realm creatures.

Even if they did, only a few powerful people would be able to refine and devour it, significantly enhancing their physical strength.

“No matter what, Taoist Priest, you should strengthen your strength first. This secret realm is so unusual, and I’m afraid something beyond our control will happen later. A little more strength will give us more confidence.”

Many thoughts raced through his mind, but Lu Qing didn’t reveal them. Instead, he addressed the Five Treasures Taoist.

This remark startled the Five Treasures Taoist. He had been about to evade the question, but his expression suddenly became serious.

He said, “Fellow Daoist Chen is right. I’ve been obsessed.”

Immediately, the Five Treasures Taoist swallowed another strand of witch’s blood and continued to refine it.

At that moment, Xiao Li had already completely refined and absorbed the second strand of blood.

Without hesitation, he opened his mouth and swallowed another strand.

Thus, under Lu Qing’s protection, the Five Treasures Taoist and Xiao Li continued to refine the witch’s blood.

Xiao Li’s refining speed was much faster than the Five Treasures Taoist.

He often refined three or four strands of blood for the Five Treasures Taoist to refine just one.

After the Five Treasures Taoist finished refining the third strand of Primordial Blood, Xiao Li began refining the twelfth.

“Master, how is it going?”

Lu Qing asked when he saw the Five Treasures Taoist open his eyes.

He had just seen a look of pain on his face as he refined the third strand of Primordial Blood.

“Just as I predicted,” the Five Treasures Taoist sighed. “Refining three strands of blood in a row is already my limit.

If I continue, I’m afraid my spirit won’t be able to hold on and will be infected by the evil spirit, which will be detrimental.”

A trace of resentment crossed the Five Treasures Taoist’s face.

It was rare to encounter such a unique bloodline that could quickly strengthen the body and make up for the shortcomings of his lineage’s cultivation.

But he couldn’t continue refining it, and he was truly unwilling to accept it.

“Master, why worry? Wait until the evil spirit in your body is purified, then continue refining. It will only take a little longer. Worrying about gains and losses will only hinder your Daoist heart,” Lu Qing consoled him.

“Fellow Daoist Chen is right. I was too hasty,”

the Five Treasures Taoist said quickly, his voice calming.

He immediately began to practice his cultivation techniques to calm his mind.

After a moment, feeling his chaotic emotions finally calm, the Five Treasures Taoist bowed to Lu Qing.

He gratefully said, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen, for your reminder. I almost lost myself again.”

“I was just reminding you. It’s nothing to worry about.”

“Fellow Daoist Chen, I’ve reached my limit. How about I protect you and refine this bloodline?”

“No rush. I’ll wait until Xiao Li finishes refining.” Lu Qing remained calm.

“Is Xiao Li not finished refining yet?”

The Five Treasures Taoist then noticed Xiao Li refining his Yuan Blood.

“I think it’s almost there.”

As Lu Qing finished speaking, Xiao Li opened his eyes.

However, there was a look of confusion in his eyes.

“Ah Qing, I seem to have reached my limit too.”

“Oh, you can’t refine this bloodline anymore?” Lu Qing asked in surprise.

Judging from Xiao Li’s performance, it shouldn’t be unable to withstand the evil energy within its primordial blood.

And there wasn’t a hint of distress on its face just now.

“It’s not that,” Xiao Li shook his head. “It’s this bloodline. It seems to have no effect on me. I just refined this strand of bloodline, and my physical strength has barely increased.”

“Is that the limit?”

Lu Qing was stunned for a moment, then a look of understanding dawned on him.

Sure enough, his earlier suspicions were correct. The witch primordial blood within these black rats had a limit.

This was within his expectations, after all, these black rats were only at the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage.

If their primordial blood could infinitely enhance the physical strength of another being, that would be abnormal.

“So, how much has your physical strength increased, Xiao Li?”

“About one-tenth,” Xiao Li replied.

“One-tenth? That’s pretty good too,” Lu Qing nodded. One-

tenth might not seem like much, but it depends on the individual.

After all, Xiao Li is a spirit beast that has survived nine levels of tribulation and condensed a flawless, innate, and top-grade demon elixir.

Its own physical strength far surpassed that of cultivators of the same level.

Just a dozen or so bloodlines could strengthen its body by another tenth.

The efficacy of this witch’s blood was already incredible.

“It seems that the blood from these Foundation Establishment Realm black beasts has only so much effect. If I want to further strengthen my body, I may need the bloodlines of even more powerful beasts.”

Lu Qing had not forgotten the note that his supernatural power had discovered earlier.

The information revealed was that the exotic beasts in this secret realm all possessed mysterious bloodlines.

This meant that even the more powerful exotic beasts contained the witch’s primordial blood.

“Ah Qing, after you’ve refined these bloodlines, we’ll go find even more powerful exotic beasts?”

Xiao Li’s eyes lit up again when he heard this.

“Okay, I’ll see how much of this strange bloodline I can refine.”

Lu Qing and Xiao Li were communicating with each other through telepathy, and the Five Treasures Taoist priest was watching.

However, he didn’t say anything to interrupt.

After spending some time together, he already knew that Xiao Li was extremely spiritual.

Not only did he understand human nature, he was also able to communicate through telepathy.

However, Xiao Li’s temperament was extremely arrogant, and he had never communicated with him. He

just didn’t know when he would be able to gain the little guy’s recognition.

Just as the Five Treasures Taoist priest was thinking about this,

he saw Lu Qing suddenly sit down, then open his mouth and swallow ten strands of blood in one gulp. (End of this chapter)