386: Purchase life-saving items

After leaving Heavenly Sword Peak, Yao Delong didn't stop for a moment and hurried toward Spirit Water Peak.

Spirit Water Peak was shrouded in mist, brimming with Spiritual Qi.

Luo Miaomiao was sitting quietly by a spiritual spring, water ripples circulating around her, her aura peaceful.

When Yao Delong's figure entered her perception, her delicate body trembled slightly.

She snapped her eyes open, her clear, water-like eyes instantly filling with tears.

"Senior Brother Yao!"

Like a swallow returning to its nest, she threw herself at him, gripping Yao Delong's arm tightly, her voice choked with emotion.

"You're finally awake! You scared Miaomiao to death! Wuuu..."

Looking at the tearful girl before him showing her true feelings, the softest part of Yao Delong's heart was touched.

He gently patted Luo Miaomiao's back and comforted her softly.

"There, there, Miaomiao, don't cry. Isn't Senior Brother perfectly fine? Look, I'm even stronger than before."

Sobbing, Luo Miaomiao raised her tear-streaked face and looked closely at Yao Delong.

Only after confirming he was truly unharmed did she smile through her tears, before blushing and lowering her head to whisper.

"Senior Brother... it's good that you're okay..."

Yao Delong looked at the girl's shy and lovely appearance, felt a stir in his heart, and said warmly.

"Miaomiao, although I've recovered from my injuries this time, the spiritual power in my body still seems a bit restless."

"The water elemental power of your Spirit Water Peak is the most gentle and nourishing. I wonder if I could use your quiet room to help me calm my spiritual power?"

Luo Miaomiao was simple-minded; hearing this, she immediately nodded like a chicken pecking rice. "Of course! Senior Brother, come with me!"

She took Yao Delong's hand and walked quickly toward her cultivation quiet room.

Inside the quiet room of Spirit Water Peak, water ripples swayed, and a cool aura filled the air.

Under Yao Delong's "patient guidance," a gentle and lingering journey of "spiritual power stabilization" began once again.

[Ding! host detected performing deep Yin-Yang Harmony with target Luo Miaomiao!]

[Target's Cultivation Technique compatibility: Extremely High! Absorbing pure water primal yin power!]

[+50 yin yang points! Current yin-yang value: 905 points!]

By the time Yao Delong returned to Luoxia Peak satisfied, it was already evening.

He sat cross-legged in his cultivation room, feeling the surging power within him and the demonic source being continuously refined by the Pill Fire.

He began to consolidate his skyrocketing cultivation while pondering his plan for tomorrow.

"Life-saving Magic Treasures... a technique to change my appearance and aura... I must get my hands on them as soon as possible!" His eyes flashed with a sharp light.

The next morning, Yao Delong was in high spirits and headed straight for the second floor of the Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques were stored here, a place frequently visited by Elders and Nascent Soul Disciples.

His goal was clear as he walked directly toward the section containing movement, concealment, and disguise techniques.

His Divine Thought swept over the Jade Slips one by one, and finally, his gaze locked onto a Jade Slip emitting a faint, misty glow.

"Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art," Earth Rank Peak Grade!

Description: This technique focuses on the path of transformation. At the Entry Level, one can change their appearance and physique; at Minor Achievement, one can alter their own aura.

At Major Achievement, one can simulate spiritual power fluctuations of different attributes (appearance only, without the substance).

Upon reaching Perfection, one becomes infinitely changeable, formless and shapeless; it is difficult to see through unless one is two major Realms higher than the practitioner!

"This is the one!" Yao Delong's eyes lit up.

This was exactly what he needed most right now! Not only could it change his appearance and aura, but it could also simulate different spiritual powers, making it extremely deceptive!

Although it was only Earth Rank Peak Grade, the effects were very practical.

He took down the Jade Slip. According to the Sect's rules,

one could only obtain the content for the Entry Level first, and only after reaching that level could the subsequent complete Legacy be obtained.

Yao Delong held the Jade Slip and communicated with the artifact spirit.

Instantly, the profound information regarding the Entry Level of the "Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art" flooded into his mind.

Several Inner Sect Disciples nearby were choosing techniques.

Seeing Yao Delong choose the "Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art," which was famous for being obscure and extremely slow to learn, they all cast curious glances.

"Senior Brother Yao chose the 'Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art'? It's said that this technique is incredibly difficult to start..."

"...requiring exceptional Comprehension Ability and subtle control over one's own spiritual power."

"Yeah, I heard a Senior Brother studied it for three years just to barely reach Minor Achievement..."

While they were whispering, Yao Delong, standing before the jade wall, curled his lips into a faint smile.

"System, increase the proficiency of 'Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art'!"

[Ding! Consuming 15 yin yang points! Comprehending 'Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art'...]

[Comprehension successful! host has reached the Entry Level!]

In an instant, all the Profound Truths, circulation routes, and transformation methods of the "Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art" Entry Level

were imprinted clearly into the depths of Yao Delong's Soul, as if he had been enlightened!

It was as if he had already practiced this technique for years!

Buzz!

An extremely obscure and elusive aura fluctuation flashed across Yao Delong's body.

His aura seemed to blur for a moment, then returned to normal.

This scene caused the Inner Sect Disciples who had been watching him to widen their eyes instantly, as if they had seen a ghost!

"I... I'm not seeing things, am I? Senior Brother Yao... his aura just now..."

"He seems to... have comprehended it instantly?!"

"Heavens! The rumors are true! When Senior Brother Yao Cultivates a technique, he really can reach Entry Level in an instant! This... this is too Heaven-Defying!"

"The 'Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art'! Just like that... it's done?"

The looks they gave Yao Delong were filled with unbelievable shock and deep awe.

Yao Delong seemed not to hear them. Feeling the subsequent complete "Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art" Legacy in his mind, he nodded with satisfaction.

He casually placed the Jade Slip back in its original spot and turned to leave, leaving behind a crowd with their jaws dropped.

Leaving the Scripture Pavilion, Yao Delong didn't linger and headed straight for the Sect's Treasure Pavilion.

Inside the Treasure Pavilion, treasures were everywhere, overflowing with light. Yao Delong walked directly to the high-level Magic Treasure area on the second floor with a clear goal.

"Elder, this Disciple wishes to exchange for some life-saving items."

Yao Delong bowed respectfully to an old man resting with his eyes closed behind the counter.

The old man opened his cloudy eyes and glanced at Yao Delong. Recognizing him as the Yao Delong who had been in the spotlight recently, he nodded slightly.

"High-level life-saving items are of great value. They are mostly traded by barter; Spirit Stones are hard to come by. What do you need?"

Yao Delong was well-prepared and said in a deep voice.

"I need a defensive Magic Treasure that can withstand attacks from the Spirit Transformation Realm or above, preferably a close-fitting armor or a heart-protecting mirror."

"Several defensive Talismans that can block a full-strength strike from a Void Refining Realm Cultivator;"

"And a Formation Plate that can be instantly activated to seal a small area of space."

A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes. The things this kid wanted

were all core life-saving trump cards, worth a fortune. He pondered for a moment and stated the price.

"The mid-grade heavenly artifact 'Black Tortoise Heart-Protecting Mirror' can block three full-strength strikes from the Peak of Spirit Transformation or one strike from Void Refining Early Stage;"

"Six seventh-rank Medium Grade 'Profundity Astral Bodyguard Talismans,' each can block a full-strength strike from Void Refinement Mid-stage;"

"One 'Lesser Sumeru Void-Locking Formation Plate.' Once activated, it can seal ten feet of space for three breaths."

"Total... 100,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones or equivalent Heaven And Earth Treasures or high-level Medicinal Pills."

This price was enough to bankrupt an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator!

Yao Delong didn't flinch. He took several jade bottles from his storage ring and placed them on the counter.

"Elder, please take a look. Are these enough?"

On the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion, a dense pill fragrance that wouldn't dissipate spread out,

causing several Inner Sect Disciples nearby picking treasures to look over uncontrollably, sniffing greedily.

The Elder's hands trembled slightly as he held the jade bottles.

His cloudy eyes stared intently at the two perfectly round, flawless Medicinal Pills inside the bottle, which were covered in profound pill patterns.