Chapter 703: 328: Crescent Moon Pendant and Brocade Pouch!_1

Chapter 703: Chapter 328: Crescent Moon Pendant and Brocade Pouch!_1

Shu Liangjun, Shui Miao and Qin Shao didn’t dare to examine Fang Mu’s Black Moon Mark through energy probing.

They feared that it would activate the Black Moon Mark, immediately harming Fang Mu.

Shu Liangjun, Shui Miao, and Qin Shao didn’t prepare to secure resources within the large ancient battlefield when they stepped in.

Even if Fang Mu decided not to give the Cold Drawing Master Fish to Shui Miao, Shui Miao wouldn’t demand it.

The trios’ main objective of entering the old battlefield was to ensure Fang Mu’s safety and accompany him in his experiences.

However, currently, Fang Mu has incurred a soul curse, and they couldn’t protect him.

Shu Liangjun and Shui Miao have known Fang Mu for quite some time now, and both have developed feelings of familiarity towards Fang Mu.

Shui Miao and Shu Liangjun consider Fang Mu a friend and a younger comrade that they highly value.

Though Qin Shao hasn’t known Fang Mu for long, and naturally doesn’t hold feelings as deep as Shui Miao or Shu Liangjun.

The primary reason Qin Shao contacts Fang Mu is to obtain opportunities to extend his lifespan.

If Fang Mu encounters any problem under his protection, it would already be fortunate of him if Master Qixing doesn’t hold him accountable.

How could there be any chances of trading for lifespan extensions with him!?

Dealing with the wrath of a Senior Creation Zenith Master was not something easily borne!

Shui Miao, Shu Liangjun, and Qin Shao have observed how dearly Master Qixing treats Fang Mu.

The fact that Master Qixing allows Fang Mu to trade with so many Founding Sect resources and make a decision on using a Grandmaster-level Elixir without consulting him suggests Master Qixing treats him not as just a disciple, but like his own son.

Compared to Qin Shao’s worry about losing the qualification for lifespan extension, Shu Liangjun and Shui Miao felt more guilt.

Fang Mu had saved Shui Miao’s life before, and afterwards, he had even done Shui Miao a favor.

This is an act of kindness that can’t be summarized with just a few words!

The Cold Drawing Master Fish was still stored in Shui Miao’s spatial equipment.

Recalling how generous and free-spirited Fang Mu was when he handed over the Cold Drawing Master Fish, Shui Miao was overwhelmed by guilt.

If they had been more vigilant, perhaps Fang Mu’s soul wouldn’t have been cursed!

Jin Ya anxiously retrieved a tiny jade porcelain pot from her spatial equipment and started talking.

“I have a jar of Curse-breaking Elm Heart here. It can remove curses at the soul level. I don’t know if it will be useful for Ah Mu!”

The Curse-breaking Elm Heart is the top treasure for lifting curses. Only one Elm Heart is generated for every thousand years lived by the Curse-breaking Purple Elm.

The heart of the Curse-breaking Purple Elm is quite valuable and was a gift Qin Shao gave to Jin Ya on her birthday.

Unless her own or her family’s life was at risk, she would never use this life-saving treasure!

Fang Mu saw the jar in Jin Ya’s hand. He smiled and accepted Jin Ya’s kindness.

Regardless of whether the Curse-breaking Elm Heart could lift the curse of the Black Moon Mark on his face, even if it could, Fang Mu didn’t want to use it.

Because this test was something he could very easily pass!

The Huarong Road Nine Steps solution was deeply embedded in Fang Mu’s memory, and with his soul energy capable of making twelve steps, there was no worry of the test failure triggering the curse.

Since the position marked by a heart-shaped symbol in ancient books was a test, and even the test venue was set up using completely jade-like Xufeng Pear Wood.

It’s enough to prove that there will be a great reward upon completing the test!

“My current state is very strange. Every time I move a step on the stone plate, a part of my soul gets swallowed by the Black Moon Imprint.”

“I suspect once the red pieces on the board are moved to the marker on the board, the formation would be resolved!”

Hearing Fang Mu’s description of his situation, Shu Liangjun, Shui Miao, Qin Shao, and Jin Ya did not breathe a sigh of relief.

The four examined the board carefully as they were certain they had never heard of such a game before.

Since it’s a curse, it must have time limits. Finishing the board game within a short period and limited steps is almost impossible!

Anything with zero tolerance is always the hardest task in the world.

Qin Shao was the first to speak.

“Xiao Ya’s jar contains four Curse-breaking Elm Hearts. We can try to see if it can break the curse.”

“Even if it can’t break the curse, it can reduce its impact!”

“Once the curse weakens, maybe the Black Moon Imprint will not swallow as much soul energy when you manipulate the board!”

No sooner had Qin Shao finished his words, than Shu Liangjun shook his head to express his opposition.

“I don’t recommend trying this!”

“The Curse Power upon this Black Moon Imprint likely carries an Instant Death Effect. Once it is triggered, the Instant Death Effect may likely be activated!”

“Ah Mu, can you estimate how much time this curse has given you?”

Fang Mu, having slid his hand on the board for the second time and sensing it, said,

“Even if I don’t move, my soul will still be consumed, and if I continue standing here, my soul energy will be exhausted in less than five minutes.”

Fang Mu’s second action on the board sent a shudder through Shu Liangjun’s heart.

Only five minutes, it is not enough time to study the curse!

Even if the Curse-breaking Elm Heart was taken by Fang Mu, it would hardly take effect within five minutes.