Chapter 18: God and Demon Blood Pill
“What is this?”
“This is the God and Demon Blood Pill, crafted from the essence and blood of the God and Demon Body. It should be quite beneficial for you,” Qin Zhen said with a smile.
That day, after using the heart essence and blood of the God and Demon Body to recover from his injuries, Qin Zhen preserved Hun Tian’s heart.
He only used a small portion of the essence and blood, and the remainder was refined into pills. To ensure compatibility with the essence and blood of the God and Demon Body, he used only top-notch auxiliary materials, and the alchemist who refined the pills was a royal tribute.
Adding everything up, the cost of this pill, excluding the essence and blood of the God and Demon Body, had already exceeded two hundred thousand spirit stones.
“I understand, you’ve been in the Body Refinement Realm for so many years, so it’s natural you want more. This pill should help you quite a bit,” Qin Zhen smiled.
Qin Bei silently examined the pill.
Certainly, it would help him, but it was equally beneficial for Qin Zhen.
The God and Demon Body could rank among the top ten cultivation bodies in Cangzhou’s history—not just any ordinary body.
If an ordinary cultivator consumed the pill derived from such a body, it could boost their strength by at least one hundred thousand jin in the Body Refinement Realm, reaching up to one hundred and fifty thousand jin.
Even though Qin Bei had already attained a strength of three hundred and ten thousand jin, with refinement, he could surpass three hundred and fifty thousand jin.
“Royal Brother, such a pill must carry a hefty price tag. I can’t just accept it like this.”
“If that’s the case, considering you saved my cultivation career, shouldn’t I be returning the favor?”
Seeing Qin Bei being overly polite, Qin Zhen instantly frowned.
“Alright, alright, I’ll take it.”
Qin Bei reluctantly accepted; this item was indeed useful.
“Hahaha, good! Now that sounds like you!”
Their conversation didn’t shy away from the prying ears of those nearby, evoking envy among the onlookers.
“Oh my gosh, is that Prince Qin Bei? No wonder he looks so talented—he’s definitely one of the chosen ones!”
“Weren’t you just saying you’d throw money at him?”
“That never happened!”
“No wonder those two are so stunning; that’s the Saintess of Wu and her personal maid! The title of Cangzhou’s second beauty is well-deserved.”
“A match made in heaven, such a lovely pair.”
…
Upon realizing this was the Qin Bei who had killed Hun Tian, the surrounding crowd couldn’t help but discuss among themselves, their gazes towards Qin Bei filled with admiration and awe.
Among them were some powerful figures who had cultivated to the Golden Core Realm.
Qin Bei had indeed earned his fame in a single battle.
“It’s quite lively here today,” Qin Bei remarked as he approached the auction house entrance, spotting many familiar faces.
Ministers from the court, royal relatives, officials’ offspring, sect members from around the capital, and the affluent families within it—all rarely seen in person.
“Well, of course! Today is our yearly auction festival—good stuff attracts a crowd!”
Qin Zhen chuckled.
“Look over there, that’s the Minister of War’s son. He usually sends his servants to bid for him! And over there are folks from the Sword Sect and the Beast Taming Sect. Those guys don’t show up often.”
Qin Zhen explained to Qin Bei.
When mentioning the Beast Taming Sect, Qin Bei instinctively glanced over.
He noticed two individuals—one old and one young.
The elder was walking, while the youth rode atop a three-meter-long silver giant wolf. While Qin Bei turned to them, the young man was also observing him.
“Beast Cry!” Qin Bei recognized him at a glance.
The wolf beneath was identified as the fourth-tier demon beast, Silver Moon Wolf King.
“Old Lion, I was really sure he was a goner back then, which is why I left without a second thought,” Beast Cry complained to the elder beside him.
“A goner? What’s up now? Do you realize that because of you, the Holy Demon Empire is quite displeased with our Beast Taming Sect? It’s your incompetence that led to Hun Tian’s demise! Good thing you’re the Sect Master’s son; otherwise, your mistake would cost you your life!”
Old Lion, a figure of authority within the Beast Taming Sect, felt unrestrained in reprimanding Beast Cry.
Beast Cry now felt deep regret; if he hadn’t been intent on playing tricks on Qin Bei, he would have had more than enough time to take care of him!
But he was certain that he had definitely stripped Qin Bei of his cultivation—so the kid must have obtained some great opportunity!
He regretted not following Qin Bei; whatever chance Qin Bei had now should have been his own—all the glory should belong to him.
Seeing Qin Bei receiving applause earlier had filled him with envy and resentment, especially the sight of the two beauties beside him and that exquisite God and Demon Blood Pill—he felt they should have been rightfully his.
Yet, he hadn’t considered that their statuses weren’t even remotely comparable.
“Quit staring; if he had the guts to kill the Prince Hun Tian, he can’t have long to live. The sect is prepping you for a second chance at him. This time around, I hope you don’t underestimate him!” Old Lion warned seriously.
“Really?”
Beast Cry was taken aback—he hadn’t expected them to spring into action so quickly.
But it made sense; Qin Bei had not only killed Hun Tian but also insulted the Demon Emperor. The Holy Demon Empire would surely want him dealt with sooner rather than later.
“Rest assured, Elder Lion. Though he defeated Hun Tian, he is still merely in the Body Refinement Realm. I’m confident I can take him down in a one-on-one!”
Beast Cry looked at the Silver Moon Wolf King below him, filled with certainty.
“Yes, but as a precaution, elevate your cultivation to the peak of Foundation Establishment first; the wolf’s cultivation level must also be enhanced.”
“Whatever you say, Elder Lion!”
Beast Cry’s face glowed with satisfaction, as his mind dwelled on the opportunities Qin Bei had gained. Would he rise to be in the elite tier of geniuses on the Cangzhou Continent? Just thinking about it made him feel giddy.
At that moment, both of them felt Qin Bei’s gaze upon them.
Old Lion frowned; he hadn’t anticipated getting distracted during that brief moment of eye contact. Looking back at Beast Cry, he found him utterly dazed.
“Snap out of it!”
With a gentle admonition, Old Lion jolted Beast Cry back to reality.
“Elder Lion, what just happened?” Beast Cry asked, bewildered.
“Seems I still underestimated this guy!” Old Lion replied quietly.
He nodded towards Qin Bei, then led Beast Cry into the auction hall.
…
“Xiaobei, what’s caught your eye?”
Qin Zhen followed Qin Bei’s gaze but saw nothing particularly special.
“Nothing much, just someone who piqued my interest,” Qin Bei replied nonchalantly.
Qin Zhen heard this and immediately pulled Qin Bei away, avoiding Mu Zhaoxue and the others.
“Xiaobei, this is where you go wrong. Yes, you are Prince Bei now, and having a number of concubines isn’t an issue, but you can’t flaunt it in front of the Saintess. It makes a bad impression!”
Qin Bei’s lips twitched slightly.
This royal brother of his was hardly of sound thinking.
Wait, why did he say also?
“Let’s head in; the auction is about to start.”
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