Chapter 877: The Secret Method of Refinement

Hearing Li Luo's question, Li Li Lingjing smiled gently, extended her jade-white slender finger toward the five mottled dragon teeth, and said, "Because not a single drop of Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow has been born within them."

Li Luo was instantly stunned, then couldn't help but ask, "How do you know? Can you sense the Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow within them?"

Such a technique, even some powerful Marquis-level experts of high cultivation probably couldn't achieve it, right?

"I do have a slight sensation, but it is very vague, so I am not entirely certain of the final result." Li Li Lingjing showed her white pearl-like teeth, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Li Luo: "How about you, cousin Li Luo, try refining them and see if my perception is accurate."

Li Luo immediately found himself in a dilemma, hesitating for a moment; these dragon teeth had been obtained only after great effort, and they were also his only hope for cultivating the "Myriad Aspects Dragon Tooth Sword Array." If he missed this opportunity, this technique might be lost during the Dragon Head Competition, which was clearly not good news for him.

Of course, he could also take a gamble, betting that Li Li Lingjing's perception was wrong; perhaps, with good luck, he could refine a drop of Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow from these five dragon teeth.

But in the end, Li Luo put aside this gambling mindset because he chose to trust Li Li Lingjing's uncertain perception.

"Cousin Li Lingjing came specially, it shouldn't be just to remind me of this point, right?" Li Luo stared at the pale, pretty face before him, where a wisp of eerie light occasionally floated in her eyes, and asked seriously.

Li Li Lingjing flicked her jade fingers against the teacup and chuckled lightly, "Cousin Li Luo is truly clever."

"Although the 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow' has not been born within these five dragon teeth, I possess a Mi Fa that, combined with some spiritual materials, might be able to stimulate the 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow' to be born from the dragon teeth. Although the success rate is not high, if luck is good, it is not impossible to refine a drop of 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow' from the five dragon teeth."

Li Luo said with some shock, "There is such a Mi Fa? How do you know about it?"

Li Li Lingjing sighed lightly and said, "Did you forget the 'Eating Spirit True Demon'? Over these years, the geniuses it has devoured are not just me; the memories of those geniuses were all obtained by it. Now that I am entangled with it endlessly, these memories can be considered mine as well."

"And this special Mi Fa also comes from this."

Li Luo finally realized, so that was it; no wonder such a rare Mi Fa was mastered by Li Li Lingjing. However, if this is the case, what Li Li Lingjing knows now probably surpasses even many Marquis-level experts. Her counterattack against the 'Eating Spirit True Demon' this time seems to truly be a mix of fortune and misfortune.

"Cousin Li Lingjing helping me like this, is there any condition?" Li Luo pondered slightly, then asked calmly.

"For example, asking you to agree to take me as your maid?" Li Li Lingjing chuckled lightly, her eyes filled with mockery.

Li Luo paused, helplessly saying, "Cousin Li Lingjing, be serious."

Now, the potential Li Li Lingjing displayed was becoming increasingly astonishing, and she also possessed numerous memories devoured by the Eating Spirit True Demon. Having such a person serve as his maid made him feel quite uncomfortable himself.

Of course, most importantly... Li Luo didn't dare to accept her either.

This fear was also due to Li Li Lingjing's special state; Li Luo truly feared that one day the Eating Spirit True Demon might burst out and directly corrupt him, which would be quite a mess.

With such a hidden danger, how could Li Luo dare to accept her?

Hearing this, Li Li Lingjing also sighed helplessly, then restrained her smile and said calmly, "I want to ask cousin Li Luo to promise me one thing."

"What thing?" Li Luo asked.

Li Li Lingjing lowered her eyes slightly and said, "Protect my life."

Li Luo was stunned, then frowned tightly and said, "Is cousin Li Lingjing very uneasy about this trip to the Dragon Tooth Mountain Range?"

Li Li Lingjing said frankly, "Of course I am uneasy, because this 'Eating Spirit True Demon' is quite bizarre. Now that it is entangled with me as one body, I think even if the Head of the Pulse, that elder, were to act, he might not be able to clean it up thoroughly. And from the perspective of the Dragon Tooth Pulse, if the Eating Spirit True Demon cannot be eliminated, then eliminating me along with it should be considered the simplest and most direct method."

"We, the Li Shi of Xiling, do not have much say in the Dragon Tooth Pulse; only my aunt holds the position of the Third Hall Master of the Qingming Hall. But even so, it is not enough to make other Hall Masters give her this face. So if a Hall Master truly proposes to solve the 'Eating Spirit True Demon' at its source, there is a high probability that no one will be able to protect me."

Li Luo watched Li Li Lingjing calmly state this speculation, and his heart was also slightly shaken. This cousin's mind was indeed resilient and calm; no wonder she could maintain a shred of clarity under the infection of the Eating Spirit True Demon and finally find the opportunity to counterattack.

"You think I can protect you?" Li Luo asked slowly.

"The Head of the Pulse, that elder, has always been known for being strict and fair, but only for you, his grandson, does he harbor some guilt. So, if anyone can change his mind, within the Dragon Tooth Pulse, I am afraid there is only you." Li Li Lingjing said.

"Cousin Li Lingjing, you are truly skilled in scheming, even using this point." Li Luo said with a calm expression.

"Is it wrong for me to seek survival?" Li Li Lingjing suddenly tightened her jade fingers, and fine green veins protruded on her jade-white back of the hand. She looked straight at Li Luo, her emotions reacting slightly intensely at this moment.

"Do you think I wanted to become this way? Anyone who knows there is an alien existence within my body will surely be wary and disgusted by me, but do I have a choice? This is already the path to survival I fought for with all my might!"

Watching the emotionally intense Li Li Lingjing, Li Luo was also somewhat shocked; he didn't expect his words to cause such a big reaction from her, after all, since they first met, Li Li Lingjing's personality had always been calm and composed.

However, at this moment, Li Luo finally understood that although Li Li Lingjing always appeared very strong, this 'Eating Spirit True Demon' had indeed brought her considerable influence.

Li Luo was slightly silent, then said in a deep voice, "You are not wrong; on the contrary, I admire you. This is the truth. Among the many young geniuses I have met, there are very few who can compare with you."

Li Li Lingjing stared into Li Luo's eyes, and the latter did not dodge; that sincere and gentle gaze made Li Li Lingjing's emotions gradually calm down.

She lightly brushed her black hair and said, "I lost my composure for a moment, making cousin Li Luo laugh at me."

Li Luo said softly, "I believe cousin Li Lingjing can definitely solve her own problems; after all, you have passed the most difficult hurdle, so what is there to fear?"

Li Li Lingjing lightly pressed her red lips and said, "Then I will borrow your auspicious words."

Li Luo pondered for a few seconds and said, "As for this trip to the Dragon Tooth Mountain Range, cousin Li Lingjing doesn't need to be too uneasy. You are someone I brought along, so naturally I will take responsibility to the end. I can give you a promise: as long as you are not completely devoured by the 'Eating Spirit True Demon' and lose your sanity, I will do my best to protect you. After all, no matter what, you are also a genius of our Dragon Tooth Pulse; your potential is extraordinary, and who knows, you might have the appearance of a king in the future. So if you are easily destroyed, wouldn't that be a loss for our Dragon Tooth Pulse?"

Li Li Lingjing stared blankly at Li Luo.

Li Luo felt a bit embarrassed being looked at by her and reminded, "Although I know that me making such a statement should be incredibly charming, cousin, you still need to restrain yourself a bit; otherwise, if my fiancée finds out later, she might hit you."

Li Li Lingjing smiled gracefully, then her eyes shifted, and she said with a half-smile, "You saying that actually arouses my competitive spirit. If we really meet that sister-in-law in the future, I might have to ask for a lesson or two."

Then she clenched her jade hand, and a scroll appeared in it, which she handed to Li Luo.

"This is the refining Mi Fa I mentioned."

Li Luo quickly took it and unfolded it right there; he saw numerous elegant characters within, and the ink obviously indicated it had just been written recently.

Li Luo read it carefully, memorized it all in his heart, and finally said with a bitter smile, "This Mi Fa is not bad, but besides numerous materials, it also requires a King-level expert to act..."

"This condition is very harsh for others, but it should be just right for cousin Li Luo, right?" Li Li Lingjing smiled.

Li Luo nodded and said, "It's just that I have to trouble the old man again."

However, it could be seen that his mood was good; the Mi Fa given by Li Li Lingjing gave him a greater probability of successfully obtaining a drop of 'Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow'. In this way, the cultivation of the Myriad Aspects Dragon Tooth Sword Array was settled.

Afterward, the two chatted and laughed for a while, and only then did Li Li Lingjing stand up and leave gracefully.

Li Li Lingjing passed through the corridor amidst many secretly glancing eyes and returned to her cabin. After closing the door, her slender body leaned against the door, and she tilted her head back to exhale lightly.

Then she raised her right hand; in her pale palm, twisted and bizarre black light writhed, like insects.

The bizarre black light fell down, illuminating Li Li Lingjing's clean face, making her eyes look dark and uncertain. She whispered to herself.

"Cousin Li Luo, I hope you can keep your word..."

"If you cannot, I will not... just sit and wait for death."

"The path to life I fought so hard to win, I am not willing to have it cut off by others again."