Sleeping for a second increases my blood energy. I become the strongest sky-swallowing snake

And so.

His mind sank into the snake's body.

He directly burrowed into the storage pouch at the doppelganger's waist.

Then, he opened his mouth.

Grabbed one, and swallowed it into his belly.

[Ding Dong!]

[Congratulations, Host, for refining a high-grade spirit stone!]

[Gained a total of Blood Qi +1000490! Essence Blood Qi +98.89! Body Realm...]

… …

Two days later.

[Ding Dong!]

[Congratulations... High-Grade Spirit Stone!]

[Gained a total of Blood Qi +1000379! Essence Blood Qi +99.90! Body Realm...]

… …

Three days later.

[Ding Dong!]

[Congratulations... Spirit Stone!]

[Gained a total of Blood Qi +1000089! Essence Blood Qi +98.99! Body...

"... Damn it!"

"As expected of high-grade spirit stones produced by the Human Race's cultivation world!"

"They are so standardized that they are practically industrial products!"

"And the kind that passed quality control!"

After continuously devouring and refining over a hundred high-grade spirit stones, Xu Cheng couldn't help but complain inwardly.

The Blood Qi and Essence Blood Qi gained from these stones led to the conclusion that the Heaven and Earth spiritual energy contained in each high-grade spirit stone was almost identical.

Spirit stones were, in themselves, cultivation resources.

So they inherently had value.

In the Demon Race, the value and quality of spirit stones that were mined and refined were mutually anchored, with a vague boundary, and were relatively stable, hardly fluctuating greatly.

Therefore, besides being cultivation resources, spirit stones had also acquired the characteristic of currency over time.

Clearly, in this Eastern Earth Human Realm, the monetary value of spirit stones, especially high-grade spirit stones, was even more obvious.

Xu Chengxian had reason to suspect that they had a minimum standard for the Heaven and Earth spiritual energy contained within high-grade spirit stones.

"Heh heh."

Thinking of this, Xu Chengxian was amused and angered.

Among the high-grade spirit stones that Wang Shanlu gave him, some were marked with the Jade Mountain Sect's symbol, while others bore the seal of the Shāmen.

Obviously, these spirit stones came from their respective sects.

And most likely, they were mined and refined in accordance with the minimum standard!

The main selling point was that you get what you pay for!

Don't even think about getting the slightest bit of advantage!

However, you wouldn't necessarily suffer a loss either.

"Forget it."

Xu Chengxian examined a spirit stone in his hand, then tossed it up and caught it, suddenly feeling relieved.

As someone who had bought USB drives before, knowing that 1GB should be 1024MB but only receiving 1000MB, what else could he say?

"At least the high-grade spirit stones that Wang Shanlu gave me, although adhering to the minimum standard, were not much different from the high-grade spirit stones that General Yu gave me."

So, it wouldn't have a big impact on his cultivation plan.

The thirty-two treasures he stole from the White Dragon King's treasury would definitely be enough spirit stones to support him until he broke through.

"Hmph, even if it does affect it, I'm not afraid."

Xu Chengxian thought to himself.

At worst, he would borrow some.

First borrow from Wang Shanlu and Cheng Ji.

Although this matter could be said to be mutually beneficial.

The two helped him enter the treasury to retrieve treasures, and had previously given him some benefits, while he helped them retrieve the scriptures.

But then again, he didn't necessarily have to make this trip, but rather they were more eager to obtain the scriptures.

"So, as long as the demands aren't too excessive, they will definitely not refuse in order for the plan to proceed smoothly."

However, he wouldn't do that unless absolutely necessary.

He was about to become a Demon General, and it would be too disgraceful to be shameless for petty gains.

And Wang Shanlu and Cheng Ji could be considered acquaintances, and in terms of character... at least under the premise of converging interests, it seemed acceptable so far.

Quite particular.

There might be times when they could help each other in the future.

"Having more friends means having more paths, and you can't be too solitary."

… …

A few more days passed.

Wang Shanlu came over.

He brought the spirit stones and elixirs that Xu Chengxian sold the spiritual objects for.

As usual, he first confirmed with a sound transmission talisman, then used divine sense for sound transmission, and then came to the door.

"According to what you said, high-grade spirit stones are the main thing."

This time, Wang Shanlu's appearance was that of a catfish spirit. He didn't exchange any pleasantries upon meeting, and directly threw over a storage pouch.

He said to Xu Chengxian: "There are ten Heaven Mending Pills inside, and fifteen hundred high-grade spirit stones."

"Those treasures, are they that valuable?"

Xu Chengxian was a little surprised.

He estimated that it would be very good if they were worth one thousand three or four hundred high-grade spirit stones.

But Wang Shanlu had already given him a deposit before.

This time he gave another fifteen hundred high-grade spirit stones.

"It's a bit short."

Wang Shanlu said, "Cheng Ji and I pulled in Cheng Kong to make up for you."

"Ah ya! How could I be so embarrassed!"

Xu Chengxian immediately expressed that he would return the amount that he and Cheng Ji had made up.

And generously said: "Let's divide what Cheng Kong gave among the three of us!"

"No need."

Wang Shanlu waved his hand and smiled, "I appreciate your kindness, but we don't lack this bit of spirit stones. You should hurry up and cultivate, we are all waiting for you."

The implication was that they were clear about what they were lacking.

"I understand."

Xu Chengxian certainly understood.

Since Wang Shanlu was so generous, he didn't play dumb and directly said, "Next month, we'll have a good opportunity to make a move. I have no problem on my end, it just depends on what you guys say."

"Next month?"

Wang Shanlu asked, "When next month will there be an opportunity?"

"The eighth day of next month."

Xu Chengxian said.

"That means there are still fifteen days left."

Wang Shanlu calculated.

"Yes."

Xu Chengxian nodded.

"Then what is this opportunity you're talking about?"

Wang Shanlu asked.

Obviously, he hadn't heard any news related to the eighth day.

"On the eighth day, the South Sea Dragon Palace will be holding a joyous event."

Xu Chengxian said, "Senior Brother Wang should be able to guess what joyous event it is."

"... If you put it that way,"

Wang Shanlu's heart stirred, and he blinked his eyes, "Could it be that the South Sea Grand Princess will be marrying Bai Chengyou?"

"That's right."

Xu Chengxian nodded.

"Are they really going to get married?"

Wang Shanlu was very surprised, "Is a princess of the True Dragon race really going to marry a mortal?"

Bowing, bowing to heaven and earth.

This was not a joke.

At that time, heaven and earth would be the witness, and this would be an oath.

The consequences of cultivators breaking their oaths were much more severe than those of mortals.

Although they could divorce afterwards, Bai Chengyou would be the South Sea Grand Princess's husband before they divorced.

Otherwise, not to mention anything else, where would the South Sea Dragon Palace's face be?

"Oh."

Wang Shanlu smacked his lips and shook his head, "South Sea Grand Princess, what a pity."

Xu Chengxian: → _ → Heh heh.