Chapter 191: Human Origin Treasure Pill

"What kind of business is this?"

In the backyard of Sanyin Temple, Master Chen sighed, expressing that he was a bit confused.

He had only gone out to visit a friend and inquire about some news; how did he inexplicably end up picking up a human head on the side of the road?

Well, picked it up, and he picked up quite a few things, actually.

But in reality, this matter didn't have much to do with him. Although Chen Ci had some friendship with Shi Sanniang, it was mostly just normal interaction between fellow practitioners. Even if it were a "Guan-Bao friendship," that was something his predecessor had tasted the sweetness of; he had only indulged his hands a little.

This time, the benefits were few, but the risks he took were not low at all.

After all, when cultivators fight, who dares to say they are guaranteed to win?

However, since that man surnamed Du had spoken to that extent, Master Chen's mind wouldn't be at ease if he didn't give him a hammer. Fortunately, the Spirit Ghost body was truly capable; otherwise, in a head-on slaughter, he would have really had to weigh things again.

"We were acquaintances after all, and Shi Sanniang is considered a lovely bodhisattva. In my past life, she would be the type of person who 'wishes a good person a safe life.' Saving her once isn't excessive."

Chen Ci thought for a moment, feeling a bit worried inside. Good heavens, wouldn't people say Master Chen is a coward?

The Dao he seeks is Longevity. There is no fundamental conflict in fighting others to show off one's ferocity; although it can bring a moment of satisfaction, the subsequent troubles are many. If others were to know that this man surnamed Du died at his hands, those like the Qingmu Ridge crowd might have some other ideas.

But what Chen Ci was actually worried about was something else.

Chen Ci scratched his head and temporarily set the head aside. It was the middle of the night; if someone were to bump into him, they would think he was a pervert.

It would be best if no one knew.

Three Yin Thunder Phosphorus Fire beads, the quality is decent, but this item is not easy to store or use. If one is not careful, it is easy to blow oneself up. I reckon that man surnamed Du didn't manage to throw them out immediately for this reason.

After sorting out the relationships, Chen Ci exhaled a long breath of turbid air and stopped thinking about it. Taking stock of the items he picked up was the right thing to do.

Last time at Due Palace, those two surnamed Ma at most thought Chen Ci had some Evil Method or secret technique. But this time, Shi Sanniang saw with her own eyes Chen Ci go from void to reality; this is very bad.

But then again, this Brother Du is not much of a person, but this head shape is really quite good—upright, round, and with distinct features. When Chen Ci made his move, he aimed for a spot slightly lower on the back. Although the body was quite smashed, the head should still be usable.

Nothing else, just the fox mourning the death of the rabbit.

Trash.

A small Dharma Artifact net, with small, cold-glinting spikes hidden at every knot. Judging by the color, they should be coated with poison. It's just that the Prohibition within is not very high-class; it is a relatively common method in the cultivation world for restraining True Qi, and the number of layers is not very high.

"In the future... I still need to be more careful."

That man surnamed Du said one thing well: if the Dao method is not secret, sooner or later there will be a slip-up. There is no invincible Dao method or divine ability in the world. As Chen Ci's current biggest trump card, the Spirit Ghost Nether Escape Method should naturally be known by as few people as possible.

Secondly, Chen Ci does not want to make his relationship with these outsider cultivators too stiff.

"One seat for the White Bone Heart-Lock Hammer, Brother Du, do not worry, your wife... no, this guy and Sanniang haven't married yet."

Chen Ci reflected on himself. Ever since he learned this side-door escape method that is close to a divine ability, he seems to have become a bit reckless.

However, with this man surnamed Du inexplicably 'missing,' I presume these relocated cultivators will also be a bit more peaceful. Stability overrides everything; it can be considered a trade-off. Shi Sanniang is a smart person and should not spread this matter.

Chen Ci thought for a while, sealed it back up, dug a hole in the shady ground of the backyard, and buried it to nourish it, planning to dig it up when needed later.

A hook-shaped Dharma Artifact glowing with black Black Sha, the Prohibition level is likely over twenty. The style is similar to the Five Poisons White Bone Sword and Hundred Spirits Poison Dragon Sword of the He Mountain Sect; all are repeatedly refined using Yin Sha and deadly poison. Just looking at the black light on it, one knows its power is extraordinary. I reckon this was the Dharma Artifact that man surnamed Du refined with the most effort. It was only because Master Chen acted cleanly and swiftly; if he had let him bring out this strange Dharma Artifact, it would have been quite troublesome.

It is just a pity that Chen Ci did not find the matching refining method for this hook. Although the quality of this Dharma Artifact is high, its value will likely be discounted, and I don't know if it will be easy to sell.

Keep it for now.

A round Bone-Reflecting Mirror that has slight Dharma Power fluctuations but seems to have no Prohibition.

Other than this, there is nothing else. Let alone any Qi Refining manuals or Dao Tomes, there isn't even a scrap of paper with words on it. It seems this man surnamed Du was a decent person and didn't have the lowly habit of keeping a diary.

However, it seems most cultivators in this world don't have the habit of carrying their own cultivation methods or Dao Tomes with them. The two or three times he has seized loot, it could only be considered a stroke of luck.

"One by one, none of them have a shared consciousness."

Chen Ci curled his lips, but then again, in the future, besides hiding a poison pill on his person, it wouldn't be impossible to prepare a fake book to carry around.

"Pah, pah, pah, bad luck!"

Chen Ci shook his head violently. He, Master Chen, is going to become an immortal and ancestor in the future; how could he be looted by others?

Throwing this strange thought to the back of his mind, Chen Ci then picked up the Bone-Reflecting Mirror and carefully examined it. This bronze mirror looked unremarkable, but since it could be carried by that man surnamed Du, it should have some mysteries.

"Human Origin Bone Reflecting Mirror?"

The bronze mirror in Chen Ci's hand was slightly larger than a palm. The mirror surface was not very clear, and one could barely see a human figure. The back of the mirror was engraved with a few small seal characters; the brushstrokes were very faint, as if they had been casually scratched on. If one didn't look closely, they looked more like decorative Yin patterns.

Confirming that there shouldn't be any major problems with this bronze mirror, Chen Ci placed the mirror face up and tried to input True Qi. After just one breath, the mirror surface suddenly flashed with green light and rippled.

It's a good thing it wasn't green.

Chen Ci subconsciously turned his head away, but immediately, even though he had clearly left the range of the bronze mirror, the human image that had just been very blurry was now clearly visible in the mirror, as if printed inside.

"Eh?"

Chen Ci frowned slightly, carefully stepped back two paces, and stared at the changes on the bronze mirror.

Just at this moment, his image in the mirror seemed to change. In one breath, he went from a youth to a middle-aged man, and in another breath, from middle-aged to an old man. Finally, he turned into a pile of white bones, with a weird smile hanging on the corner of the mouth, and with a 'Crack!', it collapsed into a pile, focusing on the element of surprise.

Chen Ci: "..." What is the meaning of this?

The green light in the mirror surface also exploded suddenly, dancing like fireflies, forming lines of cloud seals on it.

"Appearance is easy to fix... lifespan is hard to deceive... why did it suddenly become inspirational?"

Because the green cloud seals on it were rippling slightly, Chen Ci read them with some difficulty. Behind them was an incomprehensible number, 'thirty-five.' Master Chen thought for a while and subconsciously spat: "Pah, I, Master Chen, am clearly only thirty-four, talking nonsense!"

Do not underestimate this one-year difference.

This is a matter of principle.

"Human Origin Bone Reflecting Mirror, could it be for reflecting bones and measuring lifespan? Keeping it by my side can remind myself that if I don't attain Longevity, this will be the end result. It can be considered a rare treasure."

Chen Ci touched his chin and was about to put the mirror away, but he didn't expect that the green light on the mirror surface had not yet dissipated; instead, lines of densely packed, slowly squirming tiny cloud seals appeared.

"Human Origin... Longevity Nourishing Pill... Human Origin Qi Replenishing Pill... Human Origin Spirit Benefiting Pill... Human Origin Treasure Pill detailed explanation?!"

Chen Ci was slightly surprised. He squinted his eyes, stared at the densely packed small characters inside, and quickly read through them. Could it be that Master Chen's luck has turned, and he gets whatever he lacks?

Inside this bronze mirror, there is actually a hidden inheritance of pill methods?!

Sure enough, good people get good rewards~

But soon, the happy expression on Chen Ci's face, after roughly reading the content that appeared on the mirror, changed from dull to solemn. After a long silence, he whispered to himself: "Human Origin Treasure Pill."

(End of chapter)