Chapter 109

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Chapter 109: Searching for Treasures

The infant-shaped shadow represented the Innate Nirvana Divine Fire Nascent Fetus. As it inhaled and exhaled essence energy, the entire Qi Sea trembled while slowly rotating, generating a profound suction force that drew surrounding Spiritual Energy through Fang Lie’s acupoints to enhance his cultivation.

This process essentially meant Fang Lie maintained constant cultivation, explaining his rapid progress.

Above the Nascent Fetus floated the Linglong Qi Locking Tower, which continuously absorbed magical energy from the Qi Sea, purified it, then released it back. This mechanism ensured Fang Lie’s magical energy possessed exceptional purity, manifesting as pale azure instead of ordinary white.

This refined azure energy held at least double the potency of common white energy, providing significant advantages during breakthroughs and cultivation. Another benefit emerged in nourishing treasures – the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Dao Robe stored here already regained much Spiritual Light through this purified energy’s influence.

Fang Lie estimated the Dao Robe would fully recover within days, potentially growing stronger after several months.

Observing the Dao Robe, Fang Lie contemplated its capabilities. When combined with Huang Family’s Iron Wall Shield Expert techniques, this treasure could defend against attacks exceeding its grade, blocking third-tier magical items while only faltering against Fourth-Rank assaults.

However, cultivator battles involved diverse methods. While effective against standard Five Elements Dao magic and common sword rays, the robe proved inadequate against unconventional attacks:

Soul attacks targeting the consciousness sea required specialized divine sense defenses. Demonic sect’s corruption artifacts could degrade treasures upon contact. Left Dao curse magic and Buddhist cause-effect divine skills also bypassed its protection.

A single Dao Robe sufficed in Mo Sect, but facing Inner Elite Disciples from major sects demanded multiple defensive treasures. Fang Lie also recognized his offensive limitations – the Soulfire Lance couldn’t pierce third-tier defenses, while bare-handed combat struggled against treasure-armored opponents.

His solution lay in returning to being a Cannon Expert. A suitable Mechanical Cannon could shatter any defense, even Shield Expert techniques.

Transportation became another concern. The small secret realm’s vastness required extensive travel. Though Divine Phoenix Golden Wings enabled swift flight, their magic consumption posed risks during prolonged use. A dedicated transport vehicle would conserve energy for emergencies.

Finally, Fang Lie acknowledged his lackeys’ advice about scouting treasures. Locating East Kunlun scoundrels in the expansive realm necessitated detection aids.

Having organized these thoughts, Fang Lie formulated concrete plans.

Three days passed swiftly.

Fang Lie slowly stepped out from his closed-door training quarters and saw Mao Mao waiting outside.

It was morning, and Mao Mao had been tending the flowers by his door, occasionally glancing at the entrance with longing.

When she finally saw Fang Lie emerge, her eyes brightened. She hurried over with a basin of spirit spring water, then gently offered a lightly scented towel.

Fang Lie accepted these with practiced ease, washing his face vigorously before returning the towel.

Not a word passed between them – only a shared glance brimming with silent understanding.

Moving shoulder-to-shoulder in perfect sync, they walked to the main hall where Ice Second Brother, Fang Huo, and Longxing Tianxia awaited.

The trio exchanged knowing smiles as the pair entered, quickly making space.

After settling into his seat and taking a sip from Mao Mao’s tea cup, Fang Lie set it down with a clink. "Report."

"Big Brother!" Ice Second Brother leaned forward. "We’ve worn our shoes thin and talked our throats raw these past days!"

"Enough dramatics," Fang Lie chuckled. "The findings."

"Three treasures secured!" Ice Second Brother raised three fingers. "First – the Bronze Soul-Settling Bell!"

Fang Huo cut in, "Originally a Seventh-rank Buddhist treasure! Our sect elders reforged the fragments into third-tier high-quality treasure. Offense and defense in one!"

Longxing Tianxia nodded. "Its soundwave attacks bypass defenses, while the Golden Bell protection blocks third-tier treasures. Retains Buddhist light against dark energies and divine sense assaults too!"

"Cost?" Fang Lie’s fingers drummed the table.

"Thirty Purple Palace Pills," Ice Second Brother said.

Fang Lie’s teacup froze mid-air. "That’s highway robbery! Third-tier treasures barely fetch millions!"

"They know you brew those pills from common Herbs," Ice Second Brother shrugged. "Supply and demand."

"Monopoly works both ways," Fang Lie’s eyes narrowed. "Counteroffer: Ten pills now, or three annually for a decade."

"Brilliant!" Ice Second Brother’s sword beam message shot through the window. The swift reply made him grin. "Deal. Three pills upfront this year."

"Done. Next items?"

"Transportation options," Ice Second Brother ticked off. "Third-tier mechanical bird for speed and combat strength, or stealth-capable treasure ship for endurance."

"Which’s faster?"

"Bird for sprints, ship for marathons."

"Bird then." Fang Lie’s fist clenched. "Inner Elite Disciples armor themselves with multiple defensive treasures. I need firepower to crack their shells."

"We’ve searched," Ice Second Brother sighed. "Either weak attacks or incompatible with your fire element…"

"Then find me a Mechanical Cannon!" Fang Lie slammed the table. "The Fang Family’s Blazing Dragon Cannon will roar again!"