Chapter 540

The Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed had the effect of strengthening tendons and cleansing marrow, and its effect was far superior to pills for the Marrow Cleansing realm like Leopard Fetus Tendon-Changing Pills and Dragon-Tiger Great Golden Pills.

Of course, if it were just this, the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed wouldn't be called Eight-Treasure. The greatest efficacy of this spiritual herb was to baptize the physical body and improve innate talent.

It was said that if those with innate talent below Grade A took it, their innate talent could be improved and their potential enhanced.

However, Xu Yang wasn't sure if this was the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed, so he put it away for the time being and would wait to see the panel prompt tomorrow.

"Senior Brother Xu Yang, the corpses have been handled, and the damaged houses have been repaired."

In the evening, Zhou Jiang came to report.

Xu Yang nodded: "Return to the sect tomorrow, report what happened here truthfully to my senior brother, and have the sect arrange for a new manager to come over."

At the same time, having offended both Liu Qingyuan and the Song family, he naturally had to inform his master, Elder Huoyun, first. With someone to support him, Liu Qingyuan wouldn't dare to move around casually.

"Yes!"

Zhou Jiang nodded, turned, and retreated.

The next day, Xu Yang opened his eyes and looked at the panel for the first time.

【Obtained Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed, Points +50】

【Obtained half-spiritual weapon, Points +10】

【Obtained half-spiritual weapon, Points +10】

【Martial Dao Longevity Points: 647】

It really was the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed!

Xu Yang couldn't help but be overjoyed. Xu Qing's innate talent wasn't very good, and what he feared most was Xu Qing dying of old age in front of him one day. This Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed could improve innate talent, which was just right for Xu Qing to take.

"Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed, one person can only take three seeds. After three seeds, there is no effect of improving innate talent. I'll leave three for Xu Qing, and I can take the remaining six myself. It should help me break through to Marrow Cleansing Major Success," Xu Yang pondered.

Originally, he could have broken through to Marrow Cleansing Major Success in ten days or so and didn't need to waste this kind of spiritual herb that could improve innate talent. But now that the Song Wenxuan and Liu Xunjiang matter had happened, the sooner he broke through, the safer he would be.

Although he had pushed the responsibility away cleanly, he could only ensure that the sect had no reason to pursue him. Liu Qingyuan and the Song family had lost their closest relatives, so the sect's set of rules didn't apply to them.

After eating, arranging for Zhou Jiang to rush to the Profound Heaven Sect, and arranging for people to be responsible for the mine's operation, Xu Yang couldn't wait to return to his room, close the door, and take out the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed.

【Mountain-Bearing Bear Scripture Marrow Cleansing Chapter · Minor Success (5364/6000)】

Sitting cross-legged, he carefully picked off one lotus seed, put the rest back into the jade box, and only then swallowed the lotus seed in his hand into his stomach, and the Mountain-Bearing Bear Scripture began to run.

"Boom!"

In an instant, Xu Yang only felt the lotus seed explode in his stomach. A surging force like a torrential flood instantly swept through his whole body, rushing into his limbs and bones.

Compared to the medicinal effect of the Dragon-Tiger Great Golden Pill, the medicinal effect of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed was simply violent.

Xu Yang couldn't help but have his body shake, only feeling that his limbs and bones were like being poured with molten iron, emitting a violent burning sensation.

The violent force washed over his skin and flesh, tempering his tendons and bones, as if thousands of invisible hammers were going to smash all his bones and re-forge them.

"Boom boom boom..."

A huge roar rang out in Xu Yang's mind, his bones and flesh shook, and his body emitted a verdant light.

Under internal vision, he saw his bones as if they had softened, and bone powder was constantly being squeezed out, and strands of brilliant new blood were born like mercury.

The bone powder, along with the old blood, began to be expelled along the pores, and Xu Yang's body was instantly dyed red.

"Reborn, it actually went directly to the rebirth of Marrow Cleansing Major Success." Xu Yang revealed an expression of disbelief.

Spiritual herbs were indeed special and very different from pills.

The medicinal effects of pills were very fixed, but spiritual herbs generally had multiple effects, just with different focuses.

The main effect of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed was to improve innate talent, but his innate talent was already perfect, so all the medicinal power at this moment was concentrated on strengthening tendons and cleansing marrow, directly making him start to be reborn.

"It also has a certain effect of strengthening the mind!"

He had already cultivated blade intent, and for things like the mind that couldn't be seen or touched, he was no longer completely unaware. At this moment, he could feel his mind growing at a slow speed.

Although this speed was very slow, his mind was indeed growing.

And his vitality was also improving at this moment. Although the medicinal effect of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed was violent, it was not destructive. It just finished things that would take a long time to complete in a short time, so it appeared violent.

Its medicinal power actually carried very rich vitality. Under the nourishment of this medicinal power, the activity of his flesh and blood was changing rapidly, and his lifespan was increasing.

This was originally one of the effects of spiritual herbs—extending lifespan.

At the same time, his strength was also increasing rapidly, as if breaking some kind of upper limit. The increase in strength was no longer restricted. The new blood, crystal clear like diamonds, combined with the medicinal power of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed, made his physique and Gang Qi change rapidly, adding a bit of gentleness to the overbearing sharpness.

Xu Yang was covered in blood, but under the red blood, there was a light flowing, and he gradually grew a layer of old skin.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but the medicinal effect of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed was finally fully absorbed by his body, and not a trace of green energy could be seen.

He only felt refreshed all over, as if he had shed another layer of shackles, and both his mind and body felt a sense of ease.

【Mountain-Bearing Bear Scripture · Major Success (438/12000)】

With just one lotus seed, he had directly reached Marrow Cleansing Major Success, and the medicinal effect was equivalent to the medicinal effect of two Dragon-Tiger Great Golden Pills exploding together.

Xu Yang opened his eyes, and his entire temperament became somewhat ethereal, no longer just overbearing and sharp.

"The world seems different!"

Looking at the world in front of him again, it seemed to be the same world, but it also seemed different.

He seemed to have seen something different, but he didn't see it clearly. He only had an instinctive feeling that what he saw was different.

"It is said that Heavenly Origin experts can perceive the nature of heaven and earth. Could it be that at Marrow Cleansing Major Success, one begins to come into contact with this aspect?"

He felt it was very likely, so when he looked at the heaven and earth in front of him again, the feeling became somewhat different, but he was not yet a Heavenly Origin expert.

Although he had some hazy feelings, he gained nothing.

He spread his five senses out and discovered that he could only cover the mine before, but now he could already spread out of the mine. Every blade of grass and every tree, every movement of the wind and grass could not escape his perception.

【Remaining Lifespan: 105】

Looking at the panel again, breaking through to Marrow Cleansing Major Success, plus the efficacy of the Eight-Treasure Lotus Seed, his lifespan had directly increased by five years.

Over the next few days, Xu Yang lived in seclusion and consolidated his cultivation, almost not caring about the operation of the mine.

For him, even if someone embezzled things, it didn't matter; nothing was more important than consolidating his cultivation.

Profound Heaven Sect, Fire Peak!

"Senior Brother Gao, Zhou Jiang, who is guarding Moon Lake, is outside asking to see you, saying that Junior Brother Xu asked him to come."

Gao Lin's eyes lit up upon hearing the report from the mountain-guarding disciple.

Could it be that Junior Brother Xu had obtained good things again and wanted him to escort them back to the mountain?

"Bring him over," Gao Lin said hurriedly.

After a short while, Zhou Jiang arrived with the mountain-guarding disciple.

Zhou Jiang cupped his fists carefully: "Greetings, Senior Brother Gao!"

Gao Lin laughed: "Junior Brother Xu ordered you to return. What matter is there to report?"

Seeing the mountain-guarding disciple leave and no one around, Zhou Jiang whispered: "Deacon Liu Xunjiang is dead. Junior Brother Xu wants me to come and report to Senior Brother Gao, and have the sect arrange for someone else to come over as manager."

Once these words were spoken, Gao Lin's eyes widened.

Good fellow, it had only been two months since he went to Moon Lake, and two deacons had died in succession. Could it be that Liu Xunjiang couldn't stay calm and wanted to fish for benefits after only going for a month?

"How did Liu Xunjiang die? Tell me in detail," Gao Lin said solemnly.

Liu Xunjiang was not someone like Chen Yong who had no background in the sect. Liu Xunjiang's uncle, Liu Qingyuan, was one of the four great deacons of Heavenly Authority Peak. If there was no reasonable reason, Xu Yang would be in big trouble this time.

Zhou Jiang didn't dare to delay, and immediately started from Song Wenxuan and the three snatching the Four Evils of Wushan's spiritual herb and being hunted by the Four Evils of Wushan, running to the mine to seek shelter. He spoke of Xu Yang not agreeing to let Song Wenxuan and the three enter to take refuge, but Liu Xunjiang used his status as manager to let the three enter the mine, then the Four Evils of Wushan found the mine, and Xu Yang, to protect the mine's safety, didn't intervene in the matter between Song Wenxuan and the three and the Four Evils of Wushan. He spoke until Song Wenxuan and the others were killed by the Four Evils of Wushan, and the Four Evils of Wushan left swaggeringly.

He didn't hide anything at all, said everything was the truth, and emphasized most that Xu Yang had protected the mine, and the matter was all Liu Xunjiang's own fault.

"Trouble!"

After listening once, Gao Lin was numb. The matter was even more troublesome than he had imagined, involving not just Liu Qingyuan, this Heavenly Origin expert, but also the Song family of the ten great families in Qingyang City.

Overall, Xu Yang hadn't done anything wrong and had handled it very well.

But Liu Qingyuan and the Song family wouldn't care about this. They only knew that you stood by and watched, and their young master and nephew died. If they couldn't kill you on the surface, couldn't they take dark actions in secret?

"Senior Brother Gao, Senior Brother Xu was also forced by circumstances. The Four Evils of Wushan had high cultivation. Even if Senior Brother Xu helped, it would just be a few more people dead," Zhou Jiang said.

"I know!"

Gao Lin waved his hand: "You wait here. You must not tell anyone about the matter. Wait until I ask Master how to handle it before saying anything."

"Yes!" Zhou Jiang cupped his fists.

Gao Lin didn't care about him and hurried to Elder Huoyun's main hall: "Master, something happened at Moon Lake again."

Elder Huoyun moved his gaze from the book in his hand and looked at Gao Lin: "What happened?"

"Liu Xunjiang is dead..."

Gao Lin didn't dare to delay and immediately repeated Zhou Jiang's words.

Elder Huoyun kept listening, and no change could be seen on his face. Even when he heard that Song Wenxuan and Liu Xunjiang were both dead, he didn't have any reaction.

"Handled well. Martial artists must meddle less in other people's business to live long."