Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

The fiery red crystal first emitted a piercing screech, followed by a surge of purple-red flames.

Despite Ji Boying's quick reaction, even though he was too close, he was still contaminated by the purple flames.

Especially his right arm, which had already extended out, was completely engulfed by the flames.

The terrifying high temperature didn't even give Ji Boying a chance to feel pain; it immediately charred his right hand to a black crisp.

If Ji Boying hadn't quickly retracted his right hand and used his qi and sword energy to shield the flames, his arm would have been completely disabled in a moment.

Boom!

Ji Boying forcefully pushed out a surge of sword energy, forcing the fiery red crystal to retreat. Then, using two Integrated Union symbols, one of Gui Water Yin Thunder and one of Wu Earth Ming Thunder, he firmly imprisoned and controlled it. Feeling uneasy, Ji Boying continued to present another Integrated Union symbol, this time of Yi Wood Zheng Thunder, adding another layer of restraint.

In an instant, the entire room was filled with lightning and thunder. The mud, stone walls, and vines intertwined and formed a giant cage, imprisoning the fiery red crystal within. No matter how it struggled, it couldn't shake the cage in the slightest.

From their brief contact earlier, Ji Boying could already confirm that this fiery red crystal, or rather the flame within the crystal, was a spiritual treasure with intelligence!

As for whether it was an Innate spiritual treasure or a acquired spiritual treasure, it couldn't be determined at the moment.

However...

That didn't matter. As long as he knew it was a spiritual treasure and not an ownerless one!

"Fortunately, the outer layer of crystal weakened the power of the flame inside. Otherwise, not to mention controlling that thing, the flame just now would have been enough to annihilate my body and soul."

Ji Boying looked at the fiery red crystal in the cage with lingering fear.

"Speaking of which... What exactly is this thing? Why does it look somewhat similar to the purple flowing fire used by Zhang Family's ancestor?"

Upon closer inspection, the flame within the crystal did resemble the purple flowing fire used by Zhang Family's ancestor at that time.

However...

Ji Boying could be certain that they were definitely not the same thing, and the power of the flame in Zhang Family's ancestor's hand was far inferior to this one!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Boom!

Just as Ji Boying was lost in thought, the fiery red crystal in the cage once again emitted a burst of purple fire.

However, this time it was bound by three small Wu Lei Integrated Union symbols, and although the flames were fierce, they couldn't harm Ji Boying in the slightest.

"Daring to ambush me?"

Ji Boying glanced at the crystal in the cage and snapped his fingers directly.

Snap!

With a crisp sound, a purple thunder suddenly fell, filled with a sense of annihilation, directly smashing towards the fiery red crystal that was running amok in the cage.

The violent electric current instantly filled the entire cage, causing the fiery red crystal to emit a painful and miserable roar. Even the flames that had burst out dimmed slightly.

"Hmm?"

Ji Boying was slightly startled, then his eyes suddenly brightened.

"This thing is afraid of electricity?"

With this thought, he snapped his fingers again.

In an instant, another arc of purple lightning struck down.

The crystal, which had already calmed down, once again emitted a mournful buzzing sound.

"It really works!"

Ji Boying saw this scene and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

He looked at the fiery red crystal, his expression suddenly turning cold, his eyes filled with a hint of killing intent, and he said in a deep voice,

"Recognize me as your master, otherwise... I will destroy you now!"

Buzz!

As soon as his words fell, the fiery red crystal began to tremble violently, emitting a buzzing sound of resistance.

However...

This was also expected.

After all, Ji Boying is currently only at the Yuan Martial Realm, and Spirit Treasures are usually only possessed by Soul Formation Spirit Lords.

Not being recognized is normal.

So...

Snap!

Ji Boying snapped his fingers again, but this time the purple thunder that fell was even stronger than before.

The electric arc lingered in the cage for a moment, and then the fire-red crystal emitted a much more miserable buzzing sound than before.

Ji Boying did not retract the thunder arc, but took out a more powerful Integrated Union symbol of Gengjin Jie Lei and sneered, saying:

"I have a habit. If I can't get it, I will destroy it."

"Give you ten breaths of time. If you still refuse to submit to me, then..."

Ji Boying paused, activating the Gengjin Jie Lei Integrated Union symbol in his hand.

In an instant, a sharp and violent aura surged towards the fire-red crystal like a bursting flood.

The latter seemed to sense Ji Boying's determination and only shook for a moment before choosing to submit directly.

Not long after...

Ji Boying received the information that the fire-red crystal had recognized him as its master, and a tiny spiritual consciousness the size of a grain of rice floated into his sea of ​​consciousness.

This grain of rice-like spiritual consciousness was the spiritual embryo that nurtured the wisdom of the Spirit Treasure!

As long as cultivators sign a contract with the spiritual embryo, they can make the Spirit Treasure recognize them, whether it is Innate or acquired, it is the same!

After a quarter of an hour...

With the completion of the master-servant contract.

Ji Boying finally knew what this fire-red crystal in front of him was.

"It's actually... an Innate Fire Spirit!"

"This is the treasure that alchemists and craftsmen seek throughout their lives!"

"Even the wealthy alchemy king and artifact king may not be able to sign a contract with an Innate Fire Spirit in their entire lives."

"Tsk tsk... I didn't expect Zhang Family's ancestor to have such a great opportunity!"

"Unfortunately, his strength is not enough to let this Fire Spirit recognize him. Otherwise... with his fire control technique and the support of the Fire Spirit, even in the later stage of Nascent Soul, it would be difficult to confront him head-on!"

Ji Boying smiled knowingly.

He dissipated the cage that bound the Fire Spirit and the Gengjin Jie Lei Integrated Union symbol in his hand.

Then, with a casual move, he took the Fire Spirit into his own storage ring.

"With my current strength, I can't release you from your imprisonment for the time being."

Buzz~

Hearing Ji Boying's words, the Fire Spirit immediately made a sound of grievance.

Ji Boying smiled slightly and continued, "Although I can't release you from your imprisonment right now, I can find someone to help you remove it."

"But... before that, you need to wait for a while."

Buzz~

The Fire Spirit hummed softly. Although there was still a hint of sadness in its voice, it was obviously much better than before.

Ji Boying chuckled softly, and then directly stored the Fire Spirit in his storage ring.

"Although I have given up on alchemy now... having one more Fire Spirit is still an extra means for me."

"After all... this is a Spirit Treasure that only Soul Formation Spirit Lords can control. Even though I haven't fully released its power, its power is already stronger than the Binghuo Yang Lei Integrated Union symbol I am currently refining!"

"Don't poke me!"

"But I wonder... can this Fire Spirit assist me in making symbols? At least when drawing other talismans, it should have some enhancement, right?"