Chapter 360

After Feng Qingdan left, Yunhe took out the black horn that Dou Si used for storage once more.

Translation: After Feng Qingdan left, Yunhe took out the black horn that Dou Si used for storage again.

After Feng Qingdan left, Yunhe took out the black horn that Dou Si used for storage again.

Although its appearance differed, its function and effect were basically the same; after losing its owner, Yunhe easily erased its mark.

Translation: Although its appearance differed, its function and effect were basically the same; after losing its owner, Yunhe easily erased its mark.

Although its appearance differed, its function and effect were basically the same; after losing its owner, Yunhe easily erased its mark.

He simply swept his divine sense into it and quickly found, in the corner of this storage black horn, jade slips and black scales neatly placed.

Translation: He simply swept his divine sense into it and quickly found that, in the corner of this storage black horn, jade slips and black scales were neatly placed.

He simply swept his divine sense into it and quickly found that, in the corner of this storage black horn, jade slips and black scales were neatly placed.

Clearly, those black scales were the Abyss clan's information-storage item, no different from human cultivators' jade slips.

Translation: Clearly, those black scales were the Abyss clan's information-storage item, no different from human cultivators' jade slips.

Clearly, those black scales were the Abyss clan's information-storage item, no different from human cultivators' jade slips.

However, after Yunhe's simple investigation, the result left him slightly disappointed.

Translation: However, after Yunhe's simple investigation, the result left him slightly disappointed.

However, after Yunhe's simple investigation, the result left him slightly disappointed.

It contained no record of the Abyss clan's supernatural techniques, such as the Soul Summoning Technique.

Translation: It contained no record of the Abyss clan's supernatural techniques, such as "Soul Summoning Technique".

It contained no record of the Abyss clan's supernatural techniques, such as the Soul Summoning Technique.

Fortunately, there were some records on divine sense secret techniques, making Yunhe feel it was worthwhile.

Translation: Fortunately, there were some records on divine sense secret techniques, making Yunhe feel it was worthwhile.

Fortunately, there were some records on divine sense secret techniques, making Yunhe feel it was worthwhile.

With these divine sense secret techniques, he could maximize his greatest divine sense advantage, enriching his methods.

Translation: With these divine sense secret techniques, he could maximize his greatest divine sense advantage, enriching his methods.

With these divine sense secret techniques, he could maximize his greatest divine sense advantage, enriching his methods.

Moreover, one jade slip recorded the method to counterfeit the Soul Slaying Pearl treasure; as Yunhe had expected, the counterfeit methods Dou Si obtained were fragmented, yet he still managed to refine a set of six Soul Slaying Pearls, which surprised Yunhe quite a bit.

Translation: Moreover, one jade slip recorded the method to counterfeit the Soul Slaying Pearl treasure; as Yunhe had expected, the counterfeit methods Dou Si obtained were fragmented, yet he still managed to refine a set of six Soul Slaying Pearls, which surprised Yunhe quite a bit.

Moreover, one jade slip recorded the method to counterfeit the Soul Slaying Pearl treasure, as Yunhe had expected; the counterfeit methods Dou Si obtained were fragmented, yet he still managed to refine a set of six Soul Slaying Pearls, which surprised Yunhe quite a bit.

"Although this demon race treasure's counterfeit method has some novelty, there's still much to learn from it."

Translation: "Although this demon race treasure's counterfeit method has some novelty, there's still much to learn from it."

Although this demon race treasure's counterfeit method has some novelty, there's still much to learn from it.

"This set of Soul Slaying Pearls is of little use to me, but according to its counterfeit method, if the yin-sha type materials used therein were refined, they could perhaps serve as materials for reforging the Beast Soul Banner, so it's not completely useless."

Translation: "This set of Soul Slaying Pearls is of little use to me, but according to its counterfeit method, if the yin-sha type materials used therein were refined, they could perhaps serve as materials for reforging the Beast Soul Banner, so it's not completely useless."

This set of Soul Slaying Pearls is of little use to me, but according to its counterfeit method, if the yin-sha type materials used therein were refined, they could perhaps serve as materials for reforging the Beast Soul Banner, so it's not completely useless.

Besides these, what surprised Yunhe most was undoubtedly the many Black Soul Crystals placed inside.

Translation: Besides these, what surprised Yunhe most was undoubtedly the many "Black Soul Crystals" placed inside.

Besides these, what surprised Yunhe most was undoubtedly the many Black Soul Crystals placed inside.

Judging by the quality of these Black Soul Crystals, most likely came from some third-level Abyss beasts, so their quality is far inferior to the one Yunhe originally obtained.

Translation: Judging by the quality of these Black Soul Crystals, most likely came from third-level Abyss beasts, so their quality is far inferior to the one Yunhe originally obtained.

Judging by the quality of these Black Soul Crystals, most likely came from some third-level Abyss beasts, so their quality is far inferior to the one Yunhe originally obtained.

Even so, these Black Soul Crystals are undoubtedly beneficial to the Corpse Soul Poison.

Translation: Even so, these Black Soul Crystals are undoubtedly beneficial to the Corpse Soul Poison.

Even so, these Black Soul Crystals are undoubtedly beneficial to the Corpse Soul Poison.

"There is only a single fourth-level Black Soul Crystal; it seems that even for the Abyss clan, Black Soul Crystals are rare."

Translation: "There is only a single fourth-level Black Soul Crystal; it seems that even for the Abyss clan, Black Soul Crystals are rare."

There is only a single fourth-level Black Soul Crystal; it seems that even for the Abyss clan, Black Soul Crystals are rare.

"I have a feeling that once this inter-racial war ends, my Corpse Soul Poison will gain great benefits from the Abyss clan, and my ability will see a considerable increase."

Translation: "I have a feeling that once this inter-racial war ends, my Corpse Soul Poison will gain great benefits from the Abyss clan, and my ability will see a considerable increase."

I have a feeling that once this inter-racial war ends, my Corpse Soul Poison will gain great benefits from the Abyss clan, and my ability will see a considerable increase.

This was quite a relief for him.

Translation: This was quite a relief for him.

This was quite a relief for him.

"Could it be that the Heaven Corpse Soul Poison chose to cooperate with the Abyss clan in order to find a way to continue growing from them?"

Translation: "Could it be that the Heaven Corpse Soul Poison chose to cooperate with the Abyss clan in order to find a way to continue growing from them?"

Could it be that the Heaven Corpse Soul Poison chose to cooperate with the Abyss clan in order to find a way to continue growing from them?

Yunhe couldn't help but entertain that thought.

Translation: Yunhe couldn't help but entertain that thought.

Yunhe couldn't help but entertain that thought.

Because such a possibility is not absent.

Translation: Because such a possibility is not absent.

Because such a possibility is not absent.

In Dou Si's storage black horn there remained some odd materials; among which some were likely items unique to the Black Abyss, but Yunhe did not recognize many of them, so he would have to figure them out later, and some might prove quite valuable.

Translation: In Dou Si's storage black horn there remained some odd materials, among which some were likely items unique to the Black Abyss, but Yunhe did not recognize many of them; he would have to figure them out later, and some might prove quite valuable.

In Dou Si's storage black horn there remained some odd materials; among which some were likely items unique to the Black Abyss, but Yunhe did not recognize many of them, he would have to figure them out later, and some might prove quite valuable.

However, among them there was one item he did not recognize, but he was quite certain it was extraordinary.

Translation: However, among them there was one item he did not recognize, but he was quite certain it was extraordinary.

However, among them there was one item he did not recognize, but he was quite certain it was extraordinary.

It was a palm-sized piece that resembled torn cloth, looked like Abyss beast scales, and felt gel‑like, giving Yunhe a faint sense of danger.

Translation: It was a palm-sized piece that resembled torn cloth, looked like Abyss beast scales, and felt gel‑like, giving Yunhe a faint sense of danger.

It was a palm-sized piece that resembled torn cloth, looked like Abyss beast scales, and felt gel‑like, giving Yunhe a faint sense of danger.

Keep this in mind; perhaps when human cultivators have more contact with the Abyss clan later, we can figure out a thing or two.

Translation: Keep this in mind; perhaps when human cultivators have more contact with the Abyss clan later, we can figure out a thing or two.

Keep this in mind; perhaps when human cultivators have more contact with the Abyss clan later, we can figure out a thing or two.

Overall, the harvest was still good.

Translation: Overall, the harvest was still good.

Overall, the harvest was still good.

After all, with Yunhe's current strength and ability, obtaining effective improvement is still rather difficult.

Translation: After all, with Yunhe's current strength and ability, obtaining effective improvement is still rather difficult.

After all, with Yunhe's current strength and ability, obtaining effective improvement is still rather difficult.

He took out a Black Soul Crystal from a third-level Abyss beast, fed it to the Corpse Soul Poison, and then entered a cultivation state.

Translation: He took out a Black Soul Crystal from a third-level Abyss beast, fed it to the Corpse Soul Poison, and then entered a cultivation state.

He took out a Black Soul Crystal from a third-level Abyss beast, fed it to the Corpse Soul Poison, and then entered a cultivation state.

Yao Shou Shijie.

Translation: Monster Beast World.

Yao Shou Shijie.

Huanhu Dao, atop the Hall of Treasures.

Translation: Huanhu Dao, atop the Hall of Treasures.

Huanhu Dao, atop the Hall of Treasures.

"No no, fellow cultivator, this bitter-as-hell stuff—I really can't drink it."

Translation: "No no, fellow cultivator, this bitter-as-hell stuff, I really can't drink it."

No no, fellow cultivator, this bitter-as-hell stuff, I really can't drink it.

Xiong Wuji, his bulging muscles exposed, looked disdainfully at the spirit tea on the table before him, furrowed his brows, and adopted a posture saying he wouldn't take another sip no matter what.

Translation: Xiong Wuji, his bulging muscles exposed, looked disdainfully at the spirit tea on the table before him, furrowed his brows, and adopted a posture saying he wouldn't take another sip no matter what.

Xiong Wuji, his bulging muscles exposed, looked disdainfully at the spirit tea on the table before him, furrowed his brows, and adopted a posture saying he wouldn't take another sip no matter what.

Earlier, when facing Yunhe, Xiong Wuji may have posed as an equal, but his behavior and words unconsciously carried an air of superiority.

Translation: Earlier, when facing Yunhe, Xiong Wuji may have posed as an equal, but his behavior and words unconsciously carried an air of superiority.

Earlier, when facing Yunhe, Xiong Wuji may have posed as an equal, but his behavior and words unconsciously carried an air of superiority.

No wonder, after all, as a long‑transformed fourth‑level monster beast, being able to communicate with Yunhe, a third‑level late‑stage black giant turtle, was already quite a let‑down of its dignity.

Translation: No wonder, after all, as a long‑transformed fourth‑level monster beast, being able to communicate with Yunhe, a third‑level late‑stage black giant turtle, was already quite a let‑down of its dignity.

No wonder, after all, as a long‑transformed fourth‑level monster beast, being able to communicate with Yunhe, a third‑level late‑stage black giant turtle, was already quite a let‑down of its dignity.

Not only that, but besides Yunhe producing many unseen treasures, more because it could sense his extraordinary bloodline.

Translation: Not only that, but besides Yunhe producing many unseen treasures, it also sensed his extraordinary bloodline.

Not only that, but besides Yunhe producing many unseen treasures, it was also because it could sense his extraordinary bloodline.

For monster beasts, bloodline is also a standard for measuring status.

Translation: For monster beasts, bloodline is also a standard for measuring status.

For monster beasts, bloodline is also a standard for measuring status.

Moreover, Yunhe has now successfully broken through to the fourth level; so as a fellow fourth‑level monster beast, Xiong Wuji feels much more at ease when facing him.

Translation: Moreover, Yunhe has now successfully broken through to the fourth level, so as a fellow fourth‑level monster beast, Xiong Wuji feels much more at ease when facing him.

Moreover, Yunhe has now successfully broken through to the fourth level; so as a fellow fourth‑level monster beast, Xiong Wuji feels much more at ease when facing him.

The way he refers to himself as "I" is the best proof; otherwise he would surely call himself "This King".

Translation: The way he refers to himself as "I" is the best proof; otherwise he would surely call himself "This King".

The way he refers to himself as 'I' is the best proof; otherwise he would surely call himself 'This King'.

"This thing really isn't suitable for Fellow Cultivator Xiong."

Translation: "This thing really isn't suitable for Fellow Cultivator Xiong."

This thing really isn't suitable for Fellow Cultivator Xiong.

Taking human form, Yunhe wearing a black robe held a cute little white fox in his arms, sipped fragrant tea, and spoke with a hint of a smile.

Translation: Taking human form, wearing a black robe, Yunhe held a cute little white fox in his arms, sipped fragrant tea, and spoke with a hint of a smile.

Taking human form, Yunhe wearing a black robe held a cute little white fox in his arms, sipped fragrant tea, and spoke with a hint of a smile.

He couldn't help but complain inwardly.

Translation: He couldn't help but complain inwardly.

He couldn't help but complain inwardly.

"'No wonder you're the Blind Bear; you get good stuff but don't appreciate it.'"

Translation: "'No wonder you're the Blind Bear; you get good stuff but don't appreciate it.'"

'No wonder you're the Blind Bear; you get good stuff but don't appreciate it.'

He rarely brings out treasures that actually have some effect on fourth‑level monster beasts.

Translation: He rarely brings out treasures that actually have some effect on fourth‑level monster beasts.

He rarely brings out treasures that actually have some effect on fourth‑level monster beasts.

Xiong Wuji smacked his mouth twice, "Speaking of it, this thing actually works quite well; it calms my mind, but its taste is overly bitter."

Yunhe was silent.

It seems Xiong Wuji is not unappreciative; for him the taste may be more important.

"Then Brother Xiong, give this a try."

Saying that, Yunhe took another jar of spirit wine from his storage bag, opened its seal, and a burst of fragrance immediately spread out.

Smelling the spirit wine, Xiong Wuji couldn't help but twitch his nose; his huge bear‑like eyes lit up instantly, and he asked eagerly, "Brother Yun, could this be… wine?"

Hearing that, Yunhe was startled, "Brother Xiong, you recognize it?"

Xiong Wuji swallowed, his eyes fixed on the swirling spirit wine in the jar, and said:

"It's natural. Brother Yun, you just didn't know during your transformation; about eighty to ninety thousand li from here lies a place called 'Monkey Head Mountain', inhabited by a huge troop of monkeys, especially the Iron‑Arm Golden‑Coat Monkey, whose strength is remarkable, adept at staff techniques, and its 128‑golden‑ape staff is unparalleled in weight. Back then I even…"

"Iron‑Arm Golden‑Coat Monkey? Staff technique? 128‑golden‑ape staff?"

From Xiong Wuji's tone, it's clear that although he says the two sides seem evenly matched, the fact that he can say that means his strength and Cultivation Base are certainly superior.

"'Monkey Head Mountain', huh?"

Yunhe noted the place in his mind.

Seeing Xiong Wuji ramble on, he couldn't help but cough lightly.

This finally snapped Xiong Wuji back to his senses; he patted his forehead, brought the distant topic back, and said, "The monkeys of 'Monkey Head Mountain' brew wine; the 'Monkey Wine' they make tastes exquisite."

He showed a nostalgic expression, "Actually the hundred‑fruit trees on 'Monkey Head Mountain' should be ripe soon; I was planning to take Brother Yun there to fetch some wine together."

"Then Brother Xiong, why not try this spirit wine."

Yunhe curled his finger, and a ladle of spirit wine flew from the jar into a pre‑prepared bowl.

Seeing this, Xiong Wuji didn't hesitate, eagerly downing the cup of spirit liquor in one gulp.

A mouthful of spirit liquor went down his belly.

Xiong Wuji's eyes burst with bright light as he exclaimed, "Good liquor!"

"Wuu!!"

Bai Ning, lying in Yunhe's arms resting, was startled into a jerk, its body jumping up, its white fur all standing on end; after giving it a disapproving look, it settled back down under Yunhe's soothing, found a more comfortable position, arched its head, and let out a soft whimper, revealing a satisfied expression.

Yunhe could maintain his human form only briefly, and Bai Ning had barely managed to sleep in his arms.

"How?" Yunhe asked with a smile, stroking Bai Ning's soft white fur.

"Not bad, good liquor! Although it's slightly inferior to the 'Monkey Liquor', it's more fragrant, though its efficacy is much worse." Xiong Wuji said with utter confidence.

"Oh? That 'Monkey Liquor' actually has such effects?"

This came as a bit of a surprise to Yunhe.

Although the spirit liquor he produced this time couldn't compare to the 'Nine Wounds Liquor' he had drunk at the Han Sword True Lord's, it was still decent spirit liquor, yet Xiong Wuji said its efficacy fell far short of the 'Monkey Liquor', making Yunhe inevitably curious.

"Of course. Though efficacy is secondary, this liquor's taste truly does not lose to the 'Monkey Liquor'."

Xiong Wuji gazed eagerly at the remaining jar, "Could it be, Fellow Daoist Yun, that you also know how to brew liquor?"

Yunhe replied calmly, without blushing or panting: "That's natural."

"Wuu"

Bai Ning in his arms couldn't help but lift its head and glance at him.

"I never expected Fellow Daoist Yun to also have this skill; I don't know what this liquor is called."

"Seven Star Brew."

"Seven Star Brew, Seven Star Brew," Xiong Wuji muttered repeatedly, then clenched his fist, "The name doesn't matter! I want to trade for this liquor!"

"I and Fellow Daoist Xiong are old friends; this jar is naturally a gift for you."

Yunhe waved his hand, wearing an expression that said, "Don't look down on me."

"Good! Hahaha——"

Xiong Wuji is a demon beast; he doesn't do pleasantries, so since Yunhe said he'd give it, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

He immediately picked up the jar and started drinking, "thud thud thud".

In one breath he drank half the jar, then, still wanting more, he set the jar down and roughly wiped his mouth, "Surely it's good liquor!"

It looked at the remaining half jar, hesitating.

Actually, given its nature, this jar of liquor shouldn't have any leftovers, but it simply couldn't bear to finish it all; if Yunhe were gone, having already had its taste for liquor stirred, wouldn't it have to wistfully wait for the "Monkey Liquor"?

Seeing through its thoughts, Yunhe chuckled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Xiong need not worry; I, Yun, still have plenty of this liquor."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Wuji's eyes burned with eagerness as he stared at Yunhe and declared firmly: "Fellow Daoist Yun, I want to trade ten—no, twenty jars! I don't know what you need; could it be inner cores of late-stage third-level demon beasts?"

"No no no." Yunhe waved his hands repeatedly, "Fellow Daoist Xiong, I have already successfully broken through to the fourth level, so I no longer need inner cores of late-stage third-level demon beasts."

This made Xiong Wuji frown involuntarily.

"Then what does Fellow Daoist need?"

"Do you have any essence blood? Essence blood of fourth-level demon beasts."

"Essence blood?" Xiong Wuji startled, "Is it still fourth-level?"

"Yes. Fire, metal, or wood attributes are all fine. Of course, if Fellow Daoist doesn't have those, other things could work too, though how to exchange might need further discussion."

Having opened this "Hundred Treasure Pavilion", what to exchange and how to exchange are basically up to him.

Essence blood is one of the most precious things a demon beast possesses; although not as unique as inner cores, no demon beast is willing to simply give up its own essence blood.

So even though Xiong Wuji now gets along well with Yunhe, he couldn't possibly use his own essence blood as trade, let alone essence blood from other fourth-level demon beasts, which he'd have even less chance of obtaining.

Xiong Wuji took off his storage bag and, with a "clatter clatter", poured out some items, speaking in a deep voice: "This is all my worldly possessions; I don't know if Fellow Daoist finds anything of note."

Yunhe had merely glanced over it at first, but when he saw among the jumble of items Xiong Wuji had poured out a crystal-clear shard like ice crystal, resembling a bone, his eyes lit up instantly.

Noticing his gaze, Xiong Wuji also looked at the bone-shaped stone, his expression turning stern.

"This won't do!"

He said it quite decisively.

"Why?"

Yunhe looked at him somewhat amusedly.

"You won't accept it, yet you still took it out?"

Fact proves that after a demon beast's spiritual wisdom is fully awakened, it learns things really quickly.

They all begin preparing for haggling, laying the groundwork.

However, even if you learn to haggle, the entire "market" and "prices" are under his control, making the meaning of haggling hardly significant.

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