Lord of Bones

Chapter 748 Cooperation again
Mu Li pursed her lips tightly and did not reply. Seeing this, the middle-aged man interrupted at the right time:

“That drop of unformed Primordial Spirit Essence was eventually snatched away by a powerful person from Biqiu Village at a high price.

"I'm afraid this news will soon spread throughout the streets and alleys of Guxiao City."

"Bi Qiu Village?" Li Yuan heard this and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

The name was completely unfamiliar to him.

Mu Li had never mentioned this force in her previous introduction.

Mu Li took a deep breath, tried to calm her inner fluctuations, and instructed the middle-aged man:
"Please exchange the items I bought as soon as possible."

There was still a hint of loss in her voice.

The middle-aged man nodded respectfully, then turned and left in a hurry, obviously aware of Muli's unstable mood.

"Come, sit down and rest for a while."

Li Yuan comforted gently, and took the lead in sitting down on the soft chair beside him with a leisurely posture.

Muli sat down as she was told, but her anxiety was still evident between her brows.

She looked outside the door from time to time, as if she was still worried about the lost drop of unformed Hunyuan spiritual essence.

At this moment, Li Yuan was secretly pondering the wonders of the Qingxutu fragment.

As soon as the fragment entered the ring, it produced a subtle resonance with the fragment given by Qingmu Palace.

In the ring space, the two fragments seemed to have life and were looking for each other.

When they finally met, an indescribable wave spread out in the space.

The two fragments slowly approached each other, and a soft light began to shine at the edges.

Li Yuan secretly marveled in his heart: "Is this the power of a holy treasure that is infinitely close to a divine weapon?

“Even if the spirit of Yuanbao is lost, it can still be repaired and integrated with its own power.

"But this process is too slow. I don't know how many years it will take to fully recover."

But no matter what, this is a good start. At least it gives him hope of recovering Qingxutu.

He had been thinking that if there was a chance he would gather all the fragments of the Qingxu Tu and refine it again, but now it seems that there is no need.

"Li Yuan, how about we work together again?"

Muli's voice suddenly rang out in the quiet room.

Hearing this, Li Yuan looked at Mu Li warily, with the shadow of Shuiyun Temple's bone-taking in his eyes, and a hint of barely perceptible expectation: "Cooperation?
“Mu Li, last time I almost escaped from the Tianyun Sect’s heavy encirclement by walking on the tip of a knife.

"If you want to exchange for the Heavenly Bone, I'm afraid you'll have to offer some chips that will make me excited."

Mu Li chuckled with a hint of cunning and helplessness. She did not directly respond to Li Yuan's question, but instead led the topic in another direction:
“Now the Tianyun Sect is fighting you to the death, you should be able to smell the shadow of their pursuit at any time.

"In the land of Wenhe, you can't always wrap yourself up so tightly and hide your whereabouts like you do now, right?"

"What do you mean?" Li Yuan frowned and asked.

Mu Li's eyes became extremely serious, and she said slowly: "In the land of Wenhe, only a sect that is equally matched with Tianyun Sect can be your safe haven.

“Demon King Sect, although ranked among the Seven Sects, is full of demon beasts that failed to survive the tribulation, and are not of your kind.

“In Tianling Mountain, the Tianlings are dominant, and the status of human Yuanzhe is not high.

“Among the three upper sects, only Lingyun Sect is suitable for you, but the journey is long, and you have grievances with some of their geniuses, so I’m afraid it will be difficult for them to accept you.

"In this case, you have no choice but to choose the other three of the four sects."

At this point, Mu Li paused and continued, "Lingxi Valley is aloof from the rest of the world. Without an internal recommendation, it is difficult for outsiders to set foot in the core.

“Blood Evil Lake is famous for its blood cultivation, so most of the Yuan bones in the Yuan masters’ bodies are related to it. I’m afraid neither you nor I would like to stay here for long.

"Only..."

Li Yuan seemed to remember something, and suddenly interrupted Mu Li and asked with some questioning:
"Did you already know the truth about the mission to behead the Netherworld Ink Anaconda at Shuiyun Peak?

"There are two Netherworld Black Anacondas, and the real commander behind the monster army seems to have a close relationship with you."

Mu Li's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal, sighed, and explained: "The mission was the intention of the Mu family's top management.

“I didn’t say it explicitly, but I actually wanted to use this to test your strength.

"If you can't even deal with a Netherworld Black Anaconda, how can you expect to obtain the Heavenly Bone in the Water Cloud Palace?
“As for my friendship with Netherworld Ink Anaconda, it was only because he secretly learned the Blood Evil Lake Yuan Technique and was discovered, hunted down and severely injured.

“By chance, I saved his life.

"In return, he gave me some convenience when I arranged the mission of protecting the disciples of Shuiyun Peak of Tianyun Sect."

Li Yuan's heart was in turmoil, and he wanted to ask for more clues about the vampires, but his reason told him that this was not the time to delve into it.

He changed the subject and asked, "In that case, where do you think I should go?"

"Qianchi Sect is undoubtedly the most suitable choice for you at the moment." Mu Li's answer was resounding, without any hesitation.

Li Yuan looked directly at Mu Li and asked, "Are you the hidden prodigy of Qianchi Sect?"

Mu Li was about to speak, but suddenly realized that her words seemed too direct, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Seeing this, Li Yuan raised a faint smile and continued in a deep voice:
"If you want to cooperate with me sincerely, at least let me know whether you are a true ally.

“I need to understand your true identity and the purpose behind this.

"After all, the value of Heavenly Bone is invaluable."

Mu Li took a deep breath, a look of determination flashed across her eyes, as if she had made some kind of resolution: “I am Wei Moer from the Qianchi Sect.

“I sneaked into the Tianyun Sect just to find the Heavenly Bone to help me refine the Heavenly Demon.

“Heavenly bones are the indispensable core of Tianchi’s refining. Although earthly bones can be used as a substitute, their potential and growth rate are far from comparable.

"And during the refining process, if we can integrate the unformed Primordial Spirit Essence, the success rate can be greatly increased."

Having said this, she paused for a moment and looked at Li Yuan sincerely:
“As a condition for you to hand over the Heavenly Bone, I will lead you safely to the Qiankun Palace and avoid being hunted down by the Tianyun Sect.

"If you help me get that drop of unformed Primordial Spirit Essence, I can promise to let you practice in the Tianchi Refining Secret Realm unique to our Qianchi Palace.

"It is the place of dreams and desires of countless metahumans."

A hint of surprise flashed across Li Yuan's eyes, but was soon replaced by strong interest: "A secret realm for refining Tianchi?

"Is there anything special about practicing there?"

Wei Moer smiled slightly and explained: "I guess you have now reached the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm."

"What an amazing insight." Li Yuan praised sincerely, his eyes flashing with recognition of Wei Moer's ability. Upon hearing this, Wei Moer smiled faintly, but replied playfully:
"The way you praise others is like you are praising yourself."

After saying that, she shook her head gently, her eyes moving as if she wanted to change the subject.

Li Yuan smiled bitterly and quickly explained: "I mean your eyesight, which can see through my cultivation so accurately."

Seeing Li Yuan's serious explanation, Wei Moer stopped teasing and said seriously: "I also deeply understand your state of mind at this moment.

“The peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm is like walking in a vast sea of ​​fog. I cannot feel the invisible wall of cultivation. It seems that no matter how hard I try, I can never reach it.

“You may not know that the real breakthrough is not based on touching the barrier of cultivation in the void, but on sensing the heavenly tribulation.

"The Heavenly Tribulation is a test from Heaven and Earth to the Originators, and also an opportunity for advancement."

Li Yuan nodded thoughtfully. Since he entered the Half-Step Transformation Realm, he indeed could not feel the existence of any barriers to his cultivation.

Wei Moer continued, "According to what the sect's ancestors said, there are two ways to sense the heavenly tribulation.

“One is to let nature take its course and wait for the calamity to come, but this method is like waiting for a rabbit to come to you, and the success rate is extremely low.

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“Secondly, you can use external forces, such as using some precious materials that can help you sense the heavenly tribulation, or using a special training environment to accelerate the sensing process.

“In the land of Wenhe, most of the strong men in Huawen realm choose the latter because time is unforgiving.

"Half-step Huawen Realm still belongs to Yuanshen Realm, but it is only the fourth level. The life span is also only 500 years. Naturally, waiting is too extravagant."

A hint of pride flashed across Wei Moer's eyes: "And the Tianchi Refining Secret Realm of my Qianchi Palace is a miraculous place that accelerates the induction of the heavenly tribulation.

“After countless years, the strange energy generated when refining Tianchi has gathered in the secret realm, forming a unique cultivation environment.

“Practicing there can not only speed up your ability to sense the heavenly tribulation, but also allow your strength to improve by leaps and bounds.

“Many of the ancestors of Qianchi Palace were able to enter the Huawen realm thanks to this.”

When Li Yuan heard this, a strong feeling of yearning surged in his heart.

He imagined the scene in the secret realm, which must be filled with rich vitality and lingering spiritual charm, and every breath could absorb the essence of heaven and earth.

"If you can help me obtain that drop of unformed Primordial Spirit..." Wei Moer's voice was filled with temptation, "Not only can you enter the secret realm of Tianchi refining to practice, but you will also have the opportunity to witness and participate in the refining process of Tianchi.

“According to the sect’s rules, refining Tianchi with Heavenly Bone as the core material is different from refining with Earthly Bone. The refiner is allowed to bring an assistant into the secret realm to assist.

"Even the disciples of the ancestors of Qianchi Palace dream of such an opportunity."

"The conditions you proposed are very tempting." Li Yuan raised his lips with a complicated smile, but his eyes showed a vigilant look, "But since Biqiu Village has bought that drop of precious unformed Hunyuan Spirit Essence, it means that there are many strong people coming to Guxiao City.

“With just the strength of you and me, trying to snatch things from them is like snatching food from a tiger’s mouth. You can imagine how difficult it is.

"What's more, as the genius of the Seven Sects of Wenhe, it seems inconsistent with your status to openly engage in plundering."

Upon hearing this, Wei Moer raised a disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth, like a sharp ice blade piercing people's hearts: "Bi Qiu Village?

“It used to be a pirate organization in Wenhe.

“It’s because their Huawen Realm masters have exhausted their lifespans and died, like a group of wolves that have lost their fangs. They can only pretend to turn over a new leaf and settle down tens of thousands of miles away from Guxiao City.

“If they use that drop of unformed Primordial Spirit Essence to exchange for some materials that can sense the Heavenly Tribulation and create another powerful person in the Transformation Realm, it is possible that they will go back to the past and stir up a commotion.

"In the land of Wenhe, the strong are respected. If we don't take that thing, other forces will not take action?
“For example, Xue Yinchen from the Blood Demon Lake has probably been targeting me for a long time.

"But he didn't expect that the thing was bought by the local forces near the Biqiu Village in Guxiao City."

Li Yuan stared at Wei Moer with a thoughtful look on his face, then stroked his chin and asked in a deep voice: "Do you have any other helpers?"

Wei Moer shook his head and said, "If I had other helpers, I wouldn't look for you."

"Even if we succeed, how can we escape unscathed?" Li Yuan asked.

Wei Moer said with some confidence: "I came to Guxiao City just for that drop of unformed Hunyuan Spirit Essence, so I naturally made all preparations.

"You don't need to worry about how to leave."

Li Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of sudden enlightenment, and he asked, "You invited me to Guxiao City, which seemed accidental, but in fact, you planned every step carefully.

“Since the time of the Netherworld Ink Anaconda, you have been making plans in secret.

“The formation blockade of Shuiyun Palace is not something you can easily break.

“And your deeper consideration is that you are afraid that the Sky Bone will absorb the Earth Bone in your body and become its nourishment instead.

"So, until now, you have not asked me for the Heavenly Bone."

Upon hearing this, Wei Moer's cheeks turned slightly red, and her awkward smile was mixed with a hint of cunning: "I do have some little thoughts.

“Originally, I wanted Nether Ink Anaconda to help me make an instrument that can carry the power of Heavenly Bone.

“But I didn’t expect that idiot to be so unreliable.

“Later, I planned to apply for an artifact from the sect, but your appearance made me see another possibility.

"You were able to remain unscathed even when the thunder-melted palace in the Xuanyin Thunder Region was destroyed, which shows that you have both strength and wisdom. I can only take advantage of the situation."

"What a good way to take advantage of the situation. Let me explore the depth of Shuiyun Palace for you." Li Yuan smiled bitterly, with both blame and helplessness in his words. "Are you using me as a pathfinder, or have you already calculated that I will have a way?"

Wei Moer shook his head slightly and said with a little more sincerity: "It's probably both.

"But more than that, I believe in your ability."

Li Yuan gritted his teeth and stopped discussing the previous grudges. He said in a deep voice:
"I still say the same thing. If we want to seize that drop of unformed Primordial Spirit Essence with just the two of us, it would be like trying to grab chestnuts from the fire. The risk is hard to estimate."

Wei Moer smiled faintly and said, "Don't you have a trump card that can help you escape from the hands of the Tianyun Sect's Huawen Realm?"

Li Yuan sneered, his eyes revealing a hint of amusement: "You have planned it carefully.

"You don't need to do anything yourself, and you can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You can obtain both the Primordial Spirit Essence and the Heavenly Bone in my hand."

"That's wrong." Wei Moer shook her head lightly, looking serious, "Everything I do is for the common interests of you and me.

“And I am not completely standing idly by.

“I have secretly mobilized resources and invited two Huawen Realm ancestors to serve as backup to ensure that you can escape unscathed.

“I know you have many trump cards, and you will eventually be able to escape the pursuit of the Tianyun Sect’s Huawen Realm ancestor, but you should not use your trump cards at will.

“In addition, I just told you that the secret realm of Qianchi Palace for refining Tianchi is difficult to enter even for the ancestors’ direct disciples.

“There you can have unlimited possibilities to break through the bottleneck of your cultivation and sense the heavenly tribulation.

"Once you enter the Huawen realm, what can the Tianyun Sect do to you?"

(End of this chapter)