Two months later, on Blood Bone Island.
The autumn air was crisp, and a gentle sea breeze swept through.
Under the nourishment of Tier Four Middle Grade Spirit Veins, the islandâs Spiritual Qi became even more dense, and even the islandâs flowers, grasses, and trees appeared exceptionally lush and vibrant.
Xu Ping, who was guarding Duan Shuang, suddenly sensed a familiar aura fluctuation and couldnât help but smile slightly.
A quarter of an hour later.
"Master!"
The figure of the Water Lake Mouse appeared at the entrance of the cave, with a fawning smile on its face.
After a period of training among the Golden Spirit Mouse clan, its aura had become more solid, clearly having gained quite a bit.
"The Little Mouse finally figured out why the Golden Spirit Mouse clan had friction with another demon beast race, and itâs becoming more intense."
"It turns out they discovered a mysterious flower in the deep sea, rumored to assist demon beasts in breaking through to the Fourth-rank Upper Grade!"
The Water Lake Mouse couldnât wait to share this significant news with Xu Ping upon its return.
"Oh?"
"Is there really such a thing?"
Xu Ping couldnât help but show a trace of surprise on his face, with a gleam in his eyes.
The Fourth-rank Upper Grade is equivalent to a late-stage Nascent Soul human cultivator, a powerful being that can be counted on one hand in the outer seas.
The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that can aid in breaking through to this level must be incredibly precious.
"What kind of mysterious flower is capable of such effects?" Xu Ping asked, his eyes filled with keen interest.
The Water Lake Mouse shook its head: "The Little Mouse isnât very sure about the specifics either."
"The Golden Spirit Mouse clan is very secretive about this matter. The Little Mouse already reached its limit in finding out this much."
Xu Ping nodded, not blaming the Water Lake Mouse.
This matter must be of great importance, involving the secrets of breaking through to the Fourth-rank Upper Grade, so itâs only natural for the Golden Spirit Mouse clan to keep it tightly under wraps.
Itâs already quite remarkable that the Water Lake Mouse managed to gather this information.
"By the way, whatâs the Golden Spirit Mouse clanâs attitude towards trading the remains of Tier Four Middle Grade demon beasts?"
"By the way, whatâs the Golden Spirit Mouse clanâs attitude towards trading the remains of Tier Four Middle Grade demon beasts?"
"Master, theyâre not willing for the time being."
The Water Lake Mouse shook its head again: "However, their stance isnât absolute. With the escalating conflict between the two races, there might be opportunities."
"Opportunities are good."
This kind of matter canât be rushed; it requires careful planning and waiting for the optimal moment.
Besides, heâs not lacking time right now.
"Master, how did your Long Wei increase so much?"
The Water Lake Mouse suddenly got closer to Xu Ping, carefully sensing the aura emanating from him, its eyes full of astonishment.
At this moment, the draconic pressure radiating from the Master was almost on par with that of a Tier Four Middle Grade demon beast.
If the Master wished to disguise himself as a demon beast, even those Fourth-rank Upper Grade demon beasts might not be able to discern his true identity.
"I consumed a few Dragon Blood Fruits."
Xu Ping smiled faintly, speaking in a light-hearted tone.
Recently, he consumed two more mature Dragon Blood Fruits, leading to significant enhancements in his blood, physique, and Long Wei.
Now, his Body Refining cultivation was very close to Tier Four Middle Grade.
Hearing this, the Water Lake Mouse almost drooled, its small green bean eyes full of desire as it rubbed its paws together with a fawning grin:
"Master, your divine might is awe-inspiring. The Little Mouse would also like a Dragon Blood Fruit..."
It had always coveted the Dragon Blood Fruits, which exuded a rich draconic aura, but it never had the chance to taste one.
Xu Ping gave it a glance, secretly calculating in his mind.
The mouse indeed contributed greatly by offering blood essence this time, and the "remains trade" would still require its efforts.
After a brief contemplation, Xu Ping said, "Once my physique breaks through to Tier Four Middle Grade, Iâll give you one."
Once he successfully breaks through to the Tier Four Middle Grade Body Refining realm, the Dragon Blood Fruitâs benefits for him would greatly diminish.
At that time, he could give one to the Water Lake Mouse to see if it could enhance its bloodline purity.
If it can, then it would be a huge gain.
"Thank you, Master..."
Upon hearing this, the Water Lake Mouse was overjoyed.
The Master was already very close to the Tier Four Middle Grade in Body Refinement. It wouldnât be long before it could finally taste the Dragon Blood Fruit it had longed for.
However, before it could finish expressing its gratitude.
Boom!
Just then, an ear-splitting roar suddenly reverberated, causing the entire Blood Bone Island to tremble violently.
Xu Pingâs expression immediately turned grim, with a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.
His Divine Sense surged like a tide towards the islandâs perimeter, quickly identifying the intruders.
In the sky above Blood Bone Island, the old devil Hehuan and two other mid-stage Nascent Soul powerhouses were attacking the islandâs defensive array.
If not for Xu Pingâs continuous reinforcement of the array over the years, the trioâs attack might have already breached the defenses.
"Courting death!"
A trace of coldness flashed in Xu Pingâs eyes, and he immediately instructed the Water Lake Mouse, "You stay here to guard Duan Shuang."
As soon as the words left his mouth, his figure disappeared like a ghost.
In the sky above Blood Bone Island.
Three powerful auras were recklessly releasing their pressure.
The old devil Hehuan stood in the center, his blood-red robes fluttering, surrounded by a pinkish glow, exuding a tantalizing fragrance.
On his left was a thin figure shrouded in dark green poisonous mist, holding a white bone banner, none other than the Isle Master of Ten Thousand Poisons.
Poisonous fumes swirled around him, corroding the space with a hissing sound.
On the right was a beautiful woman with a cold and sinister aura, dressed in a deep black palace gown, the Xuanyin Island Master.
She held a chilling Profound Ice Treasure Bead in her hand, freezing the void wherever it passed.
Three mid-stage Nascent Soul powerhouses, arriving together, their pressure shaking the heavens and the earth.
"Xu Ping, come out to meet your death!"