King of Ten Thousand Years

”The Jade Spirit Python’s Heart Blood?”

When they learned the truth from the Sunshine Student, Yue Jing, Liu Ziyan, and the others were filled with a mix of shock and fury.

Luo Tian was just too treacherous!

He had entered the Jade Spirit Python’s body, not only bathing in its Jade Spirit Blood but also taking its heart blood, leaving everyone else to drink the useless dregs that had lost most of their Spiritual Power.

At the same time, their gazes grew hotter and more covetous as they stared at the Spirit Blood in the gallbladder.

It was a bag full of Jade Spirit Heart Blood!

Even if some of its Spiritual Power had dissipated, its effects would still surpass ordinary Jade Spirit Blood.

No wonder Nangong Yu’s Cultivation had surged so obviously after just one mouthful. The effects were incredible.

”Senior Jin, you must see that justice is done for us.”

Liu Ziyan bowed slightly, her delicate and helpless appearance designed to evoke pity.

”There’s no need for such formality. You must be the talented beauty who has become so famous recently.”

Senior Jin gave her an extra glance.

With Liu Ziyan’s stunning beauty and her Earth Tier Martial Vein, it was hard for her not to attract attention.

”Please, Senior, uphold justice. Vice Manor Master Yue is my uncle,” Yue Jing added respectfully.

”I know you.”

Senior Jin nodded, glancing at him.

Seeing this, Luo Tian frowned slightly. ’Yue Jing and Liu Ziyan’s backgrounds, combined with her talent and beauty, will probably sway this person in their favor.’

”I will testify for Luo Tian.”

A clear, resonant voice came from a handsome, long-haired youth.

”He was the one who killed the Jade Spirit Python. He played the decisive role.”

Nangong Yu?

Everyone was stunned. They hadn’t expected him to oppose two Golden Lords for Luo Tian’s sake.

Liu Ziyan’s pretty face changed slightly.

She had originally pulled Nangong Yu into her team because Luo Tian had taken first place from him during the Holy Mansion’s entrance trial.

Logically, the two of them should have been in conflict, not on friendly terms.

’Could it be? Did that one mouthful of Spirit Blood from Luo Tian just now buy Nangong Yu’s loyalty?’

Luo Tian revealed a faint smile.

The reason he had given Nangong Yu the Spirit Blood to drink...

For one, the Spiritual Power of the Jade Spirit Blood would eventually dissipate and go to waste anyway.

And for another, Nangong Yu was the only person in the entire group who held no ill will toward him.

This was a result of cultivating the Creation Technique, which had granted him a powerful Spiritual Sense.

”Hmph! Do either of you have any evidence?”

Senior Jin’s expression turned serious.

Originally, as long as it didn’t violate his principles, he would have leaned toward siding with Yue Jing and Liu Ziyan.

However, Nangong Yu’s background was also extremely formidable.

Luo Tian’s performance was equally astonishing, and his potential was immense.

”Evidence, you say?”

Luo Tian smiled faintly and took out an emerald-green Demon Core.

It was the Jade Spirit Python’s Demon Core!

”Indeed! The Demon Core is crucial physical evidence for assessing battle contributions.”

A sharp glint flashed in Senior Jin’s eyes.

’Plus, he’s holding the gallbladder. He must have risked his life to enter the Jade Spirit Python’s body to obtain it. The danger must have been immense.’

”What evidence do you have?”

Senior Jin looked at Liu Ziyan and Yue Jing.

The two of them were instantly speechless.

”That’s enough!”

The pair tried to argue further, but Senior Jin cut them off.

”Luo Tian killed the Jade Spirit Python! The Spirit Blood in the gallbladder was also obtained by him at the risk of his life, and it belongs to him as personal spoils of war.”

Senior Jin’s words were final.

”As for the Jade Spirit Python’s corpse, the rest of you can divide it amongst yourselves.”

Faced with the Sunshine Student’s judgment, Yue Jing and Liu Ziyan hung their heads in dejection, not daring to question it.

Every single Sunshine Student was the cream of the crop, the very face of the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion.

Even the Holy Mansion’s high-level members would respect the opinions of a Sunshine Student.

Besides, Senior Jin’s judgment was very fair.

”Luo Tian.”

Senior Jin quietly called Luo Tian aside.

”What can I do for you, Senior Jin?” Luo Tian asked politely.

”Ahem! Your Jade Spirit Blood... could you sell a little to me?”

Senior Jin said, looking slightly embarrassed.

Jade Spirit Blood wasn’t very effective for those at or above the Spirit Sea Realm.

The older one was, the more their aptitude was set, making it difficult to improve.

However, the Jade Spirit Python’s heart blood could still slightly improve the aptitude of a Sunshine Student under the age of twenty.

But Sunshine Students had a transcendent status and enjoyed immense resources. They had their pride, and proactively asking for something from a lower-level student was a bit of a loss of face.

”Sure,” Luo Tian agreed readily.

”Don’t get the wrong idea! This is for my younger kinsman.”

Senior Jin chuckled, took out two Jade Bottles, emptied the Elixir Pills that were originally inside, and filled each with Jade Spirit Blood.

Afterward, Senior Jin traded Luo Tian 300 Spiritual Essence Coins and said in a low voice, ”This might not be enough. I’ll owe you a favor.”

With that, Senior Jin blurred into an afterimage, found a corner, took out one bottle of Spirit Blood, and quickly gulped it down, afraid its Spiritual Power would dissipate.

The remaining bottle was the one meant for his younger kinsman.

Luo Tian’s Spiritual Sense observed his actions, and he couldn’t help but find it amusing.

’Getting 300 Spiritual Essence Coins and a favor from a Sunshine Student isn’t a bad deal.’

A short while later, the parts of the Jade Spirit Python’s corpse had been completely divided up.

Both squads had suffered heavy casualties, and the remaining members were all injured. They had no choice but to return to the frontline Battle Castle.

That Senior Jin, perhaps due to having consumed the Spirit Blood, was extremely enthusiastic and escorted everyone all the way back to the Battle Castle.

Yue Jing and Liu Ziyan were both furious and resentful.

Because of Senior Jin’s presence, they had lost their last chance to make a move on Luo Tian.

If the two of them knew that Luo Tian still possessed Kun Ga’s Fang, they would never dare to have such a thought.

After they returned to the Battle Castle, Senior Jin suggested, ”Luo Tian, I suggest you hand over the Spirit Blood to the Holy Mansion’s high-level members for safekeeping.”

”Yes, I’ll consider it.”

Luo Tian nodded.

The Spiritual Power in the Jade Spirit Blood he held would slowly dissipate, causing its value to drop over time.

If he handed it over to the Holy Mansion, they might have a way to preserve it, which could be a win-win situation.

「Back at the Battle Castle.」

On the way, he ran into Chen Haofei.

”Brother Luo, how have you been?” Chen Haofei asked enthusiastically.

”Have a drink.”

Luo Tian handed the gallbladder over.

”What’s this?”

Chen Haofei was stunned for a moment, but trusting that Luo Tian wouldn’t harm him, he did as told and drank a mouthful of the Spirit Blood.

In the next instant, Chen Haofei’s expression changed drastically as an immense and unfathomably pure Spiritual Power was released within his body.

BOOM!

His Cultivation, which was at the Peak of the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening, suddenly broke through, and he advanced to the Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening.

Not only that, but a mysterious power also flowed through his entire body, improving his constitution and aptitude.

”Brother Luo, what did you just give me?”

Chen Haofei’s heart pounded, his face a mixture of excitement and gratitude.

Luo Tian simply smiled without a word.

Chen Haofei’s Cultivation was lower, so the boost he received from consuming the Jade Spirit Heart Blood was even greater.

In the Holy Mansion, Chen Haofei’s aptitude was considered barely above average. After consuming the Spirit Blood and improving his aptitude, his future potential would be much greater.

A short while later, Luo Tian went to Princess Yunxiu’s residence and gave her a share of the Jade Spirit Blood as well.

After all, the Spirit Blood’s power would gradually fade.

Before handing it over to the Holy Mansion, Luo Tian decided to do a few friends a favor.

”Alright, that should be enough.”

Luo Tian didn’t take the initiative to go to the Holy Mansion and hand it over.

He found a temporary lounge inside the Battle Castle.

WHOOSH!

Luo Tian sat cross-legged and began his Cultivation, absorbing the Spiritual Blood Power within his body.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea,

Luo Tian easily opened the sixth Qi Vein in his body to its absolute limit.

”Peak of the Sixth Layer!”

A joyful expression appeared on Luo Tian’s face. It would have originally taken him another ten to fifteen days to reach this Realm.

A vast amount of Spiritual Blood Power still remained in his body, which would allow him to advance to the Seventh Layer even faster.

All of this was thanks to the opportunity the Jade Spirit Python had provided.

Luo Tian had bathed in the Jade Spirit Blood and consumed the heart blood, achieving the effect of Perfection.

As a result, his aptitude had improved significantly.

In reality, people with high-grade Martial Veins never had poor aptitude to begin with.

With improved aptitude, the effects of cultivating any Martial Skill involving physical movement would be better.

Inside the lounge, Luo Tian briefly practiced the Cloud Traveling Step and the Celestial Star Sword Technique, finding that they felt much smoother than before.

He took out the Bone Shrinking Skill he had obtained from the sallow-skinned assassin.

After just a brief attempt, he had already mastered the basics.

The sallow-skinned assassin also had a Spirit Level Low Grade Hidden Weapon Secret Manual, which he would practice a bit as well.

After all, with good aptitude and high Comprehension, one could never have too many skills.

’With my current strength, I might be able to challenge the Spirit Fighting Tower and try to become a Golden Student.’ Luo Tian thought.

Once he became a Golden Student, he would be a Core Student of the Holy Mansion, and his status would rise dramatically.

KNOCK KNOCK!

Just then, someone knocked on the door of the lounge.

”Luo Tian.”

A man’s voice came from outside the door.

Luo Tian’s lips curved into a smile. ’The Holy Mansion’s high-level members must have sent someone.’

He had indeed been planning to hand over the Jade Spirit Heart Blood in his possession to the Holy Mansion. He had already achieved the effect of Perfection from consuming it himself; any more would be useless.

However, if he took the initiative to hand it over, he might be lowballed. Letting the Holy Mansion come to him would allow him to haggle.

The door opened.

Two Holy Mansion Stewards and an old man in a white robe walked in.

”You brat! I heard you got your hands on some Jade Spirit Blood?”

The white-robed old man was none other than Lin Dongfeng.

”Master Lin?”

Luo Tian gave an awkward smile. ’The Holy Mansion’s high-level members are quite resourceful, getting my own Mentor to come and persuade me.’

”I have a little.”

Luo Tian took out the lantern-sized gallbladder, which was still more than half full of Jade Spirit Blood.

”Tsk tsk, it really is Jade Spirit Blood, and the purer heart blood at that.”

Lin Dongfeng’s face was full of surprise and admiration.

Lin Dongfeng was of course aware of how powerful the Jade Spirit Python was. Obtaining its heart blood must have involved a perilous life-or-death struggle.

”Out with it. What are your demands?” Lin Dongfeng said, getting straight to the point.

”Ten thousand Spiritual Essence Coins? Or... how about making me a Sunshine Student?”

Luo Tian asked for an exorbitant price.

PFFT!

Lin Dongfeng and the two Stewards almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.

”Luo Tian, the remaining Jade Spirit Blood is useless to you. Its value will only continue to decline.”

”Besides, Jade Spirit Blood has very little effect on those at or above the Spirit Sea Realm,” the two Stewards said with displeased expressions.

”Ahem! How about this...”

Lin Dongfeng stepped in to smooth things over.

”Using the Jade Spirit Blood as the main ingredient, we can refine a rare and precious ’Jade Spirit Pill.’ This Pill can also improve aptitude and can even advance the Cultivation of those in the Spirit Sea Realm.”

”A Jade Spirit Pill? Alright! I want half.”

Luo Tian grinned.

”That’s impossible!”

The two Stewards shook their heads in unison, thoroughly annoyed.

”The Jade Spirit Blood is only one of the main ingredients needed to refine this Pill! There are several other main ingredients and numerous precious materials required. We even have to hire an Alchemy Master to do it. The cost is immense!”

After a round of haggling,

the two sides reached an agreement. Of the Jade Spirit Pills that would be refined in the future, Luo Tian would receive a thirty-percent share.

This result was only possible because Lin Dongfeng had helped him fight for it.

Luo Tian was satisfied nonetheless. The value of the refined Jade Spirit Pills would be several times greater than the Jade Spirit Blood, and he wouldn’t have to worry about the problem of dissipating Spiritual Power.

Before leaving,

Lin Dongfeng glanced at Luo Tian. ”Don’t be in a hurry to break through to the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening.”

”The Jade Spirit Blood contains a certain amount of Demon Evil Qi, which can erode a Martial Artist’s foundation. The next time you return to the Holy Mansion, remember to challenge the Spirit Fighting Tower.”

”Don’t worry, Mentor. I was just about to challenge the Spirit Fighting Tower and try to become a Golden Student,” Luo Tian said with a nod.

”Try to become a Golden Student?”

The two Stewards found this laughable. Generally, without a Cultivation at the Eighth or Ninth Layer of Meridian Opening, there wasn’t the slightest chance.

Lin Dongfeng couldn’t help but shake his head. ’It’s been a while since I’ve seen him. Luo Tian has become arrogant and impatient.’