Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 316: Thousand Changes of Jade, Puzzles

The incarnation transformed into a wisp of earthy yellow smoke and easily escaped into the curved crack controlled by Zeng Wanglou, and drilled into a hole deep in the water jade sand mine.

Xu Yuanchang did not let the incarnation collect the jade liquid, crystal jade skull and three beads immediately.

He was able to immerse himself in the situation through the incarnation's feelings, and intuitively observe the spiritual liquid and the skull bit by bit. He let the incarnation try to absorb a little bit of the jade spiritual liquid, and then grabbed the crystal jade skull and three beads, turning them over and over for a while to confirm that there was no problem.

To temporarily dispel his doubts, Xu Yuanchang ordered his incarnation to roll up all the items with his magic power. In a thought, he collected the incarnation that was fifty or sixty feet away into the space of the Fantasy Fairy Ring, and placed the incarnation, jade spirit liquid, crystal jade skull and crystal jade beads on the altar of creation. The golden light sparkled and rippled back and forth to wash them.

The jade liquid glowed with a watery glow as some impurities were refined away, making it appear even purer and more transparent.

The crystal jade skull and crystal jade beads placed aside, after being baptized by the divine light of creation, silently became completely transparent, and the luster faded, as if they disappeared out of thin air.

Xu Yuanchang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he used his divine light to refine and cleanse them over and over again. The crystal jade skull and crystal jade beads that blended into the environment were no longer unusual. No matter how you looked at them, they looked like dead objects with some spirituality, and there was no residual soul hidden inside.

He divided all the jade liquid into five portions, one of which was equivalent to two portions. He put it in the bottles and jars he had obtained from the Secret Realm of Flowers, making the best use of them. It was just right for holding the liquid, and he took it out to distribute to Mr. Zeng, Grandma Jiaoteng and others, and he kept one portion for himself.

Zeng Wanglou held up the exquisite jar and pinched a little sticky spiritual liquid with his fingertips. He could see that the quality of the spiritual liquid had improved.

After listening to Xu Yuanchang's description of the strangeness of the crystal jade skull and crystal jade beads, he thought for a moment and said, "Take out the crystal jade beads and I will check them in the black umbrella world. Even if there is a residual soul hidden in the beads, it should not affect Shengtian and Xianfeng."

To be on the safe side, he asked Xu Shengtian and Liu Xianfeng to wait outside.

Xu Yuanchang transformed the magic glass mirror into a silver light curtain, covering the outside of the protection of the black umbrella mist.

Even if the residual soul without a body can maintain the seventh level and have some powerful methods, it has many limitations and cannot exert the strength of the seventh level. Zeng Wanglou, Xu Yuanchang and Jiao Teng, who all have their own strengths, can deal with it if they join forces.

Xu Yuanchang's current knowledge and strength are no longer comparable to what they were when he first encountered Lao Li who pretended to be a ghost and threatened him.

Jiao Teng placed a layer of dark green wood energy in the black umbrella mist and nodded to indicate that it was okay.

Holding a cane, he looked as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Xu Yuanchang first took out one of the beads. The completely transparent bead was placed in the darkness, and gradually it turned back into a crystal jade bead with colorful light.

Zeng Wanglou stared at the bead thoughtfully, his palm filled with colorful divine power, and he slowly stretched out his hand to catch the bead floating in the air.

"Crack", he unexpectedly closed his fingers and squeezed them hard, and the beads broke into powder.

The crystal-clear powder fluttered to the ground, and under the gaze of the three people, it magically turned back into crystal jade beads.

Size and color, exactly the same.

Zeng Wanglou also tried methods such as burning and freezing, but no matter how the beads were broken or damaged, they would return to their original state in the blink of an eye.

"This bead is made of phantom jade. Fellow Daoist Xu is blessed."

Jiao Teng has been practicing for longer years than Zeng Wanglou, and she has heard of the magic of the phantom jade.

It is known as "a jade that changes in thousands of ways and returns to its original form in thousands of ways".

Zeng Wanglou laughed and scolded: "We have been busy for most of the day, but we have only made wedding clothes for others. This is simply unreasonable."

Magic jade is a kind of natural treasure. Apart from some doubts, such as why magic jade can change into the shape of a skull, other problems are not serious.

Not everything is written in the classics, and exploring is also part of the fun of practice.

Xu Yuanchang quickly took out the skull and the other two beads, and laughed, "We are one family, there is no such thing as being at a disadvantage or taking advantage of each other. Whoever can use it can use it. Of course, I will give you two treasures to compensate you."

The magic jade is definitely suitable for him as an illusionist.

Zeng Wanglou still continued to check the items. He used various means to destroy the skull and the two beads many times, confirming that there was no chance of residual souls hidden in them. He threw the treasures to Xu Yuanchang and said with a smile, "You said so. I will only accept the Tongxuan Stone as compensation."

"It's a non-existent thing, how can I find a way to do it...Okay, okay, I'll find a way to do it."

Xu Yuanchang quickly put the four phantom jade treasures into his pocket and placed them on the altar of creation for sacrifice.

Even if he was asked to go through fire and water at this time, he wouldn't even frown.

There's no set time anyway.

Jiao Teng followed Fellow Daoist Xu and got benefits many times. She was not that familiar with Fellow Daoist Xu. Besides, she was not the type to joke around, so she couldn't help but laugh: "The world is so big, there are all kinds of wonders. We should go out and travel. This is the first time I know that the Jade Juice Spirit Liquid produces the Fantasy Jade treasure."

If she had not made up her mind to leave the secret realm, she would still be at the fourth level, living a happy life in peace and tranquility.

The jade liquid she obtained this time was enough for her to improve her cultivation by more than a small level.

She didn't expect to find the Tongxuan Stone.

That thing can only be found by chance, you have to rely on luck.

"Haha, we follow Mr. Zeng, not only do we benefit from his influence, but we also gain knowledge and benefits."

Xu Yuanchang flattered the master with his words, and then changed the subject, saying, "Please use your magical powers to open the entire mine. We don't want to stay here for too long."

With his and Fellow Daoist Jiao Teng's abilities, they can dig out a sixth-rank water jade sand mine, but it will be extremely time-consuming.

In the wilderness, one may encounter dark spirits or monsters at any time, leading to plots and fights.

Zeng Wanglou was very satisfied that he could get double the benefits of the Jade Spirit Liquid. He guessed that the quality of the Jade Spirit Liquid had changed, which was related to Xu Xiaozi, but he would not say it out loud.

Some things are tacitly understood, and making a fortune in silence is the way to get along with others.

All it takes is a ball the size of a fist, and with his assistance, Zeng Shanlang can break through the bottleneck and advance to the fourth level of physical cultivation.

He deeply identified with that smart descendant who was strong-willed, grateful and repaying favors.

He doesn't like stupid, stubborn people who don't know when to advance or retreat.

It took him a lot of time to use magic to split and refine the mine pit which was one hundred and twenty feet in size. Like everyone else, he only picked up a few pieces of good quality jade sand. He really couldn't take it all, so he just stood by and watched the performance of Xu Xiaozi, who was like a bottomless pit.

Xu Yuanchang scattered dozens of third-level ghost bean soldiers and three incarnations, and like ants moving house, they collected the huge and extremely valuable water jade sand bit by bit and moved it into the space.

All the fourth-level and fifth-level materials mixed in it will not be missed, as they can all be used on his Creation Altar.

Zeng Wanglou looked at the ghost bean soldiers who were filled with yin energy and reminded them through voice transmission: "Yuanzhang, when you go back, you can contact Chang Laogui and ask him to help you collect books about 'Phantom Jade'. It is convenient for him to do these things in the ghost realm. At most, you can reward him with a few pieces of water jade sand."

Xu Yuanchang thanked him with a big smile. He understood more and more that the more friends you have, the easier your life will be.

They were busy until dark, and finally emptied the entire mine.

Zeng Wanglou refilled the mine with mud, and Jiao Teng restored the swamp to its original appearance. He made secret marks and marked them on the topographic map so that they would be easier to find when needed in the future.

Everyone returned to the wilderness and found a hilltop to rest and sort out their harvests. Xu Yuanchang played with a bead that gradually turned into a crystal jade, and he tried to use the magic formulas and secret techniques he knew to make sacrifices.

The color of the magic jade beads changes back and forth, but in fact they are indifferent.

Magic power seeped out from the other side, and he had no idea how to get the mysterious and rare phantom jade.

They meditated until dawn and just as the group set out, Xu Yuanchang suddenly received a message from the old swordsman.

"The former leader of Monster Hunting Mountain, Lin Jin, and his four companions were ambushed by three sixth-level black spirits on the ice field early this morning and were completely wiped out. The old swordsman asked us to be careful and retreat from the wasteland as soon as possible and meet up in the south of 'Banliuwan'."

"I'll take Shengtian with me, let's retreat!"

Zeng Wanglou did not hesitate at all. He wrapped Xu Shengtian with his divine power and returned first along the same route.

He guessed that Black Spirit had suffered heavy losses several times and became angry and humiliated, so he started to form a team of sixth-level masters to take revenge. The fight between the two sides became more and more complicated and cruel, and he could not stay out of it.

Xu Yuanchang was in a heavy mood. Senior Lin Jin had once asked him to borrow a hundred soul cores, and the two sides had a pretty good relationship.

In the evening, several people arrived at Banliuwan.

The three groups of people including the Old Sword Master, Fu Xianzhi and You Shiyuan arrived first.

After a brief greeting, the old swordsman discussed with Xu and Zeng: "Please escort the others back to Bianhuan City. The three of us will be wandering in the wilderness for ten days or half a month. We cannot let the black spirits get arrogant at our doorstep."

He has summoned all the fifth-floor monks who were working in teams in the buffer zone to return to the border town and be on high alert to prevent the Black Spirit masters from sneaking in and causing sabotage.

Xu Yuanchang asked: "Why not join forces with the masters of Juzhou and Hezhou?"

Fu Xianzhi looked a little gloomy, and said: "Juzhou and Hezhou are facing invasion from the north, and they can't spare any manpower. We learned from the interrogation of that sixth-level remnant soul that the black spirit will make a big move again. We are still weak alone, so perhaps we have to join forces with the demon clan to fight against the black spirit forces together."

You Shiyuan was the Taoist priest in front of the Dingxiantai Taoist Court. Looking at Xu Yuanchang who was wearing a Taoist robe, he said meaningfully: "I heard that Yuanchang is friends with Xuan Jieqing from Xiyuezhou?"

Xu Yuan grinned, "The night before yesterday, I teamed up with Xuan Jieqing and Bai Yi to do it."

After telling a few people what happened that day, Zeng Wanglou took out the inner elixir of the strange insect and showed it to them to confirm their battle record.

You Shiyuan's eyes lit up. He was proficient in the art of making elixirs. He smiled and said, "Yesterday during the day, I met fellow Taoists Xuan and Bai, and chatted with them for a while. I have a friendship with Bai Yi, and we talked about the two continents joining forces. They also agreed."

He saw that Xuan and Bai had suffered a big defeat at the hands of Xu Yuanchang and his men, so he changed the subject and looked at Zeng Wanglou, "I wonder if Brother Zeng can give up and give me the inner core of the sixth-level monster insect? I will definitely not let Brother Zeng suffer any loss."

He took out a two-finger-long crystal clear jade stone, the color of which changed with the environment.

"Tongxuan Stone?"

Zeng Wanglou focused his eyes, observed carefully for a moment, and threw the inner core of the strange insect to the opposite side.

He was penniless and had no matching auxiliary medicines or a good cauldron for refining pills, such as the Nine Illusions Purple Gold Cauldron, which also required a stable auxiliary strange fire. Without the necessary conditions, he could not refine the valuable realm-breaking pills.

Instead of keeping the inner elixir of the strange insect, it is better to exchange it for the Tongxuan Stone which will be of great use to him.

It was a mutually beneficial exchange that was satisfactory to all and no one suffered any loss.

You Shiyuan threw the Tongxuan Stone to Zeng Wanglou, who caught the inner elixir and said with a smile, "What a good thing! Zhixing, Yu'an and the others are in for a treat. I hope we can make a few more elixirs."

The Han Zhixing and Chen Yuan he mentioned were both veteran practitioners who were just one step away from the sixth-floor tower.

Five or six hundred years of accumulation, only a little opportunity is lacking.

Dingzhou is currently doing its best to train more top experts, regardless of the cost.

Xu Yuanchang asked curiously: "Senior You, where did you get the Tongxuan Stone? Can you tell me?"

"It's not that inconvenient. The day before yesterday, I ambushed a group of black spirits. When I was collecting the spoils, I accidentally found it from a fifth-level black spirit. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the source of the ore."

You Shiyuan did not say how many pieces of Tongxuan Stone he found, and there was a hint of regret in his tone.

The old swordsman said, "This time we can capture a few fifth-level black spirits alive and interrogate them carefully. Perhaps we can find the whereabouts of the Tongxuan Stone mine. Then I will trouble Brother Zeng to join us in the excavation."

Zeng Wanglou smiled and nodded: "It is my honor. I am waiting for your good news."

He could naturally hear the goodwill intentions of the few people, and there was no reason to refuse such a sharing of benefits.

However, given his cautious nature, he would drag Xu Yuanchang along to share the good and bad times.

After talking for a while, Xu Yuanchang and Zeng Wanglou led more than ten cultivators to say goodbye and headed for Bianhuan City in the northeast. Among them were several cultivators from the Fifth Floor, who were all familiar to them and exchanged a few polite words.

Soon, Xu Shengtian, who loved making friends, had become close friends with everyone.

It was almost dusk, the sky was dim, and about a thousand miles away from the wilderness buffer zone, Zeng Wanglou suddenly opened the black umbrella in his hand, covering everyone within a hundred feet, and said, "Be careful, there are at least two sixth-level black spirits spying on us."

He put his right hand into his sleeve and fiddled with the coins, calculating non-stop.

Hearing the warning, everyone quickly formed their own small formations, and the small formations formed a large formation.

Zeng Wanglou pointed to the right more than ten miles away and said, "It's the sixth-level black spirit that escaped from us the night before yesterday. There are three of them. Yuanzhang, you and Jiao Teng follow my signal."

He now has a group of helpers, as well as Xu Yuanchang and Jiao Teng who work well with him. He is confident that he can stop the three invading black spirits.

A dark shadow appeared on the distant hilltop, confronting us from afar.

Zeng Wanglou walked forward slowly with a black umbrella and said, "Let's go. Their whereabouts have been revealed and they dare not attack."

The other two black spirits never showed up.

Xu Yuanchang sent a message to the old sword master, informing him of the whereabouts of the three black spirits and providing some clues.

The group traveled all night and returned to Bianhuan City late at night.

Old Grandmaster Xi Yuelou was welcoming them at the city wall. Currently, the star-attracting formation within three thousand miles of the border town has been activated, and teams of cultivators are patrolling day and night.

After talking for a while, Grandmaster Xi Yuelou arranged for his disciples to assign accommodation to Xu Yuanchang and his party so that they could settle down first.

The other fifth-floor monks each have their own places to go in Bianhuan City.

The city is brightly lit and as bustling as a market.

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PS: Due to the business trip these days, the update schedule has been disrupted, but Lao Yan is still working hard to update.

(End of this chapter)