Chapter 165

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Once the Fire Crows confirmed there were no threats nearby, their crimson bodies swooped down, instantly transforming into streaks of burning light as they swallowed the Fire-Luring Pills into their mouths.

When the first one started eating and no danger occurred, the herd effect was triggered.

One Fire Crow after another swooped down from above, continuously vying for the Fire-Luring Pills.

In just a short while, seven or eight could not resist the temptation.

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing and Hu Bugui were quite excited.

First, the speed of obtaining Fire Crows was very fast.

Second, it could be settled in less than an hour.

Not long after, the first Fire Crow that had eaten a Fire-Luring Pill, while flying along, gradually lost consciousness, its vision doubling, swaying a few times in midair before finally plummeting downward.

Then with a "bang," it kicked up a cloud of dust.

What followed was like dropping dumplings — one Fire Crow after another that had eaten the Fire-Luring Pills all fell uncontrollably.

However, because they were flying and gliding in the sky, they could not control where they landed.

Some were lucky and fell on the ground.

Some fell directly into the Great Rift.

Fortunately, luck was good this time — six Fire Crows could be captured.

Liu Wei called out: "Go, the Fire-Luring Pill's effect won't last too long, we must quickly throw them all into the Spirit Beast Rings."

Xu Zhangqing hurried forward, and along the way infused his Wood Spiritual Power into the Spirit Beast Ring, activating it instantly, immediately sucking the Fire Crows that had fallen on the ground inside one by one.

In just a short while, five had already been caught.

Hu Bugui pointed at the sixth Fire Crow and asked: "What about this one?"

Liu Wei grabbed it and matter-of-factly said: "I'm keeping this one for myself."

With the Fire Crows in hand, Xu Zhangqing readily handed over 90 Low-grade Spirit Stones.

The capturing technique has been mastered; next time I can do it myself.

Liu Wei took them, weighed them in his hand a few times, then tossed the spirit stones into his Storage Bag, and laughed: "This Dao Friend, if you want to tame Fire Crows, you must starve them for a period first; only when they submit will they obey."

"Good." Xu Zhangqing nodded.

Liu Wei continued: "Of course, if you need help, whether taming or raising them, for the sake of Wang Xiang and our first cooperation going so smoothly, 3 Middle-grade Spirit Stones and I'll absolutely help."

Xu Zhangqing wasn't stupid either; he immediately understood this person's meaning.

The vast majority of people, especially those who don't have a Fire Spirit Root, wanting to tame Fire Crows in a short time — this is almost an impossible task.

But the other party certainly couldn't imagine that Xu Zhangqing not only has a Fire Spirit Root, but has also learned the 【Fire Crow Qi Nurturing Method】.

Once these five Fire Crows are brought back, taming can be completed very quickly, completely without his help.

Therefore he politely declined.

Seeing this, Liu Wei didn't press further; he had encountered too many similar people.

They always feel that "they themselves" are cultivators, so this kind of small matter can be easily handled.

After fumbling around, the Fire Crows not only aren't tamed, but several are even accidentally killed, and only then do they learn their lesson.

At that time, driven by need, they will definitely come back to this side to seek his help again, and he can earn another sum.

Afterward, Xu Zhangqing and Hu Bugui left with the five Fire Crows.

As they gradually moved away from the Great Rift, the temperature dropped slightly.

But that was all; it was still unbearably hot.

Hu Bugui pondered: "Lao Xu, since the Fire Crows are already in hand, shall I leave first?"

After all, Xu Zhangqing and Yu Caiqing have a cooperative relationship, so attending the Pill Appraisal Meeting together is no problem.

If I tag along for no reason, it might arouse this Senior Alchemist's displeasure.

Of course, these are all minor matters; if it ends up implicating my good brother, that would be bad.

Xu Zhangqing pondered: "Alright, you go back to the Spirit Beast Valley first."

Hu Bugui was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and immediately asked: "Is there enough manure?"

Xu Zhangqing carefully recalled the storage situation, then counter-asked: "Only one-third left; how about you unload some when you go back?"

"Of course no problem." Hu Bugui patted his chest, laughing heartily as he guaranteed it.

Then he summoned his travel tool.

Still that huge-bodied camel, immediately striding away proudly.

For a moment dust flew everywhere; Xu Zhangqing hurriedly dodged to the side, only then avoiding getting a face full of it.

Then he followed the road he came from, walking back step by step.

Now, the time until the agreed half-shichen with Senior Sister Yu — at least two kezhong remain, that is half an hour.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing reappeared on the streets of the Earth Fire District.

All around were people coming to attend the Pill Appraisal Meeting, with all kinds of Spiritual Roots.

Moreover, not only Formal Disciples, but even Core Disciples.

When Chu Qiu and Lan Tian had their appointment battle before, several had appeared.

As for the person who left the deepest impression on Xu Zhangqing, besides that one from the Qiu Family, it was 【Dan Tai Yuan Yu】 sitting cross-legged inside the Seven-Story Shui Jing Ta.

Although he didn't see her, he saw the Seven-Story Shui Jing Ta floating in midair, its four corners trailing strands of dreamlike seven-colored rosy clouds.

This likewise drew the attention of many, yet no one dared approach easily.

After all, Dan Tai Yuan Yu was not merely a Core Disciple; her cultivation realm had already reached Earth Grade Golden Core.

Any Golden Core True Person is not someone mere Qi Refining Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators can provoke.

Xu Zhangqing searched for a long time, but stubbornly failed to see Yu Caiqing's figure, so he had to take out the other party's Communication Talisman.

"Hello?"

"Senior Sister Yu, I'm back, where are you?"

"Walk following the direction of the Dan Pavilion; there is a teahouse called 【Danxin Tower】, I'm right inside!"

"Got it, I'm heading over immediately!"

Where Danxin Tower was, Xu Zhangqing naturally knew; he had gone there the first time he came to the Huo Di, so it was not unfamiliar.

After putting down Yu Caiqing's Communication Talisman, he immediately changed direction and walked toward Danxin Tower.

Today, the people drinking tea and chatting in Danxin Tower were truly many.

The First Layer and Second Layer were almost all filled up.

It is common knowledge that the First Layer is basically all Fire Spirit Root Apprentices.

Those able to go up to the Second Layer, at worst, must be Junior Alchemists.

But when Xu Zhangqing arrived at the Second Layer, he still did not see Yu Caiqing's figure.

Now, only the Third Layer, which he had never been to, remained.

Xu Zhangqing had just wanted to go up, but was stopped by a burly man: "This Dao Friend, sorry, only Senior Alchemists and Core Disciples can go up to the Third Layer."

Xu Zhangqing sized the other party up and down, then asked: "Do you know Yu Caiqing?"

The burly man nodded: "The famous great beauty of the Huo Di, and moreover a Senior Alchemist."

Xu Zhangqing immediately stated: "It was Yu Caiqing who told me to come find her."

Once these words came out, the burly man furrowed his brows: "She is currently chatting with Tan Tai Zhenren; I cannot confirm whether what you say is true or false."

The meaning being, although he knew Yu Caiqing's identity.

Xu Zhangqing still did not have the qualification to go up, after all, there was still a Golden Core True Person upstairs.

If he disturbed them, he would be in big trouble.

At this moment, a soft, glutinous voice came from the Third Layer: "Let him come up."

Hearing this, the burly man blanked for a moment, then stepped aside to clear the stairway entrance: "Since this Dao Friend has obtained Tan Tai Zhenren's permission, please go up."

Xu Zhangqing understood the other party was acting from duty, so he did not make things difficult, cupped his fists at him, then stepped on the stairway, step by step arriving at the Third Layer.

This layer had no doors or windows, as if a giant Pavilion.

Only two people were drinking tea here.

And both were women.

Who?

One was the Pill Refining Pavilion's famous beautiful Alchemist, Yu Caiqing!

One was a Core Disciple, Golden Core True Person, Dan Tai Yuan Yu!