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Chapter 1154 - 913: White Snake Demon of Yingdi Mountain (Part 2)

"You’re so grumpy when you wake up? Don’t even feel like transforming into human form to greet esteemed guests?" Bai Yunqi led the way, entering the inner hall and discovering a massive snake head lying there, with its body obviously coiled in a lower-level secret chamber.

[Huo Jun: White Snake Demon of Yingdi Mountain, cultivated for over three thousand years, an advanced creature of the Eighth Layer of the Divine Travel Realm. Seriously injured from a failed Tribulation Crossing, currently in a slight dispersal of spiritual state, urgently needs Blood Replenishing Pills, Qi Replenishing Pills, and Soul Nourishing Pills to stabilize the divine soul and replenish qi and blood...]

Jiang Yuan glanced over at lightning speed, thinking to himself that it’s not just about being grumpy—he simply can’t get up at all!

"Are you really my avatar, Bai Yunqi?" Huo Jun scrutinized him, frowning, "Why do you look so different from before? Never mind, let’s put that aside for now—do you have any Healing Pills for me?"

To the original body, an avatar is just a part of itself, so naturally, there’s no need for politeness.

After all, if necessary, with a mere thought, the avatar can be absorbed and refined by the original body—that’s the very purpose of its existence. If not for convenience, who would bother to painstakingly create an avatar?

"Naturally, my appearance changed after I transformed into a Flood Dragon." Bai Yunqi reached into the Storage Bag, took out the Elixir bestowed by his master, tossed it into his mouth, and explained half-truthfully, "Not only that, haven’t you noticed even my aura has changed? Besides, when I successfully transformed into a Flood Dragon, I cut off all ties with you, but remembering the favor you did by creating me, I’ve come back to deliver a stroke of fortune to you."

Cut off all ties?!

Huo Jun swallowed the Elixir, narrowing his vertical pupils at the "avatar" before him; indeed, no matter how he tried, he couldn’t "reclaim" it.

"Let me introduce you—this is my master, Mr. Jiang," Bai Yunqi introduced. "The Elixir you swallowed was made by him and given to me as a reward."

Oh, so he’s an Alchemist!

Human Race Cultivators are indeed skilled in this area, no wonder such a seemingly mediocre aura commands the avatar’s respect.

"I apologize, Mr. Jiang. I should have received you warmly, but being gravely injured, I couldn’t get up to meet you. Please pardon my neglect," Huo Jun responded sensibly.

Having cultivated for over three thousand years, he had relied on this skill to navigate through crises time and again.

All guests are welcome, as long as they’re not here to pick a fight—he had no reason to earn the ire of a potentially useful Alchemist without cause.

Jiang Yuan couldn’t care less about such formalities; he was now curious to see if this big white snake before him could pass the system’s test and refine the Cyan Dragon Divine Power.

He clicked on the glowing orb in the Storage Bag, and indeed, two current targets appeared available!

Oh, really? Does that mean Huo Jun’s conduct is acceptable? Or is the system just in a rush to find a demon cultivator to ascend as a Cyan Dragon, so any slight flaws in conduct are no big deal since supervision will follow? Whatever! As long as it works, it then depends if the big white snake is willing.

"Gave you three Blood Replenishing Pills, and you still can’t move?" Bai Yunqi frowned slightly from the other side, suspecting this fellow might be feigning. It’s known that the Sixth Grade Blood Replenishing Pills crafted by his master have wonderful effects; given Huo Jun is just one realm above him, there’s no reason three Elixirs wouldn’t work.

Huo Jun expressed anxiously, "You’ve been gone too long! I’m already starting to disperse spiritually, with trees and grass growing from my body—the Elixirs are good, but can’t heal a damaged soul!"

Jiang Yuan took out two Qi Replenishing Pills and two Soul Nourishing Pills, handing them over, "Xiao Bai, let him swallow and refine them to see if there’s any improvement."

"The three Elixirs earlier were given to me by the master as a reward, which I’ve passed on to you," Bai Yunqi said while holding the Elixirs. "These four Elixirs can alleviate your pressing needs, but you’ll have to pay for them. The Elixirs crafted by the master are hard to come by for any amount of money, and he’s willing to use them to heal you today, so remember this kindness."

Hearing that even his own avatar was charging him, Huo Jun grew a bit anxious, "Without me creating the avatar, you wouldn’t exist, and you wouldn’t have achieved any of this success. If you’re counting a few Elixirs so meticulously, then how do we calculate the favor of creating you?"

The scene before him resembled irresponsible parents leaving their children to fend for themselves, debating with a successful, self-reliant child. Jiang Yuan gestured for Xiao Bai not to fret too much over it.

Bai Yunqi, however, was unfazed, "Master may be magnanimous and won’t fuss with you, but I’m quite petty.

Besides being created by him, I’ve never benefited from him in the slightest, never received a penny, yet suffered a lot of grievances over his emotional debts. This cost must be settled! Who told him to use up Miss He and then run off?"

Huo Jun, enticed by the alluring medicinal incense of the Elixirs, was certain that refining them would heal his injuries seven to eight parts.

But this guy held them in his hand without giving, and even complained!

"Miss He? You met He Miancun?" He stared at the Elixirs, helpless, "What do you mean by using her up? That’s too harsh. Indeed, we had a bond in our past lives, and she clung to the Netherworld because of her attachment, which moved me deeply.

But after all, demons and ghosts tread different paths; I needed spiritual energy for cultivation, yet her lower realm made her unwilling to leave the Netherworld.

I accommodated He Miancun by staying in the Netherworld, and all my spiritual power needs were supplemented by Spirit Stones. Naturally, daily expenses grew a hundredfold, inevitably leading to financial struggles. She offered to share her savings with me, so how can it be called using her up?"

That sounded reasonable, and though they were partners, they couldn’t practice dual cultivation.

Even without cultivation, they’d consume a fair number of Spirit Stones every day; with no means to replenish while constantly being together, naturally they’d deplete them.

"Then why did you leave without saying goodbye?" Bai Yunqi immediately pursued the old subject.

Huo Jun’s lips twitched, "She’s just a Ghost Cultivator—how could she comprehend the limitations of a Demon Cultivator? I needed to return to Yingdi Mountain for Tribulation Crossing and advancement. He Miancun argued that it made no difference where the Tribulation Crossing happened—no matter how much I explained, she wouldn’t believe it. We couldn’t reach an agreement, so in a fit of pique, I simply left.

Originally, I planned to return once I’d succeeded in the Tribulation Crossing and ascended to a higher realm, then explain clearly to her. But... sigh! I never dreamed I’d fail the Tribulation Crossing. I suppose it was from spending too much time in the Netherworld, with all the spiritual power I used and refined sourced from Spirit Stones..."

Bai Yunqi interrupted, "It’s just that the spiritual energy in this world is insufficient—let’s not blame other causes. Miss He was right: it wouldn’t have mattered where you crossed the Tribulation. If you’d listened to her and found a world rich in spiritual energy, you would’ve successfully advanced.

Look at me: I was born in Yingdi Mountain but crossed every Tribulation and advanced in other worlds from Foundation Establishment to transforming into a Flood Dragon, without a single hitch! Being stubborn harmed not only yourself but Miss He too."

Upon hearing this, the other party was taken aback, "Hurt her? What’s happened to her?"

"Nothing much; she just developed a Heart Demon, but it will clear once the Heart Demon is removed," Jiang Yuan gestured to his contract pet with his eyes. "Since everything is explained and you didn’t abandon her recklessly, let’s have him take the Elixirs to discuss serious matters."

With four Elixirs down the hatch, Huo Jun immediately felt more at ease.

After the medicinal power was partially refined, he shook off the plants and trees growing on him and transformed into human form, offering Jiang Yuan a bow, "Thank you, sir, for your assistance.

Since my reunion with He Miancun, I had left this cave dwelling abandoned. The last time I returned hastily because of the Tribulation Crossing, with little in savings and having been in a long slumber, I couldn’t even prepare a cup of Spirit Tea for guests.

For the Elixirs taken just now, I will certainly pay in Spirit Stones or equivalent Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the future, though I may need some time..."

As he spoke, chairs and tables automatically floated into the empty hall, Huo Jun inviting the two of them to sit for a proper discussion.

"To be brief, I and Xiao Bai met by chance and have strong bonds of friendship. Coincidentally, the Elder Dragon in the Wilderness World, who was supposed to ascend as the Divine Beast Cyan Dragon, resigned its duties. I’ve stripped it of its Divine Power, and am currently seeking a demon cultivator willing to ascend as Cyan Dragon.

Xiao Bai highly recommended you as the suitable candidate. Today I find Daoist Huo indeed impressive. So I wanted to ask if you’re willing to accept the Cyan Dragon Divine Power, refine and train to ascend as one of the Four Symbols Divine Beasts, the Cyan Dragon?" Jiang Yuan took out a teapot and cups from the Storage Bag, and as he poured the tea, he succinctly explained the situation.

Huo Jun looked expressionless at his "avatar," secretly communicating, "Isn’t this person a mad Alchemist? Talking nonsense about ’stripping Divine Power’... Who does he think he is, capable of stripping the Cyan Dragon Divine Power? You brought him here to make me play along?"

"Originally, the master intended to bestow the Divine Power to me, but I didn’t want it. I eventually begged him for this chance for you, to repay the favor you did by creating me. Do you want it or not? If not, don’t waste master’s precious time!"

Bai Yunqi eyed him critically, replying, "Master’s spirit pets are all Great Demon Cultivators of the Tribulation Crossing Realm. Even after I became a Flood Dragon, I don’t rank among them; yet you remain suspicious.

Make your decision quickly. If you agree to follow master, you will surely ascend as a Divine Beast; if not, I’ll have to find another snake demon willing to ascend, so I don’t have time for idle chatter with you."

Huo Jun was baffled: ???

How long have I been asleep? Why does everything feel so off since waking up?