Chapter 77

Li Fan found many undigested琉璃珠 (琉璃 beads) inside the stomach of the strange beast, the Dragon Whale.

They should be the remnants left after the Dragon Whale devoured a school of琉璃 fish (琉璃 fish).

"It seems that since I took down that giant琉璃 fish (琉璃 fish), the situation for the琉璃 fish (琉璃 fish) has become precarious," Li Fan thought to himself.

Apart from the琉璃 beads (琉璃 beads), there were also half a piece of coral, a shiny fish bone, and other miscellaneous items.

Li Fan didn't care whether he recognized them or not and packed them all up.

Finally, after checking again to ensure he hadn't missed anything, he quietly left.

He returned to the Ten Thousand Immortals Island safely.

After handing over the corpse of the strange beast, the Dragon Whale, Li Fan exchanged the items he had scavenged from its stomach for contribution points.

A total of 320 points.

Afterward, after an appraisal, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance confirmed that the Dragon Whale's corpse Li Fan had handed over was indeed the one that had attacked the island.

Thus, he received the task reward of 2000 points.

Adding the 450 points he had left, Li Fan now had a total of 2770 available contribution points.

"With so many contribution points, I should be able to choose a satisfactory cultivation technique," he thought.

Currently, Li Fan still lacked a method to conceal his aura for tracking others.

Such techniques were relatively rare, but for just the Qi Condensation stage, 2770 contribution points were definitely enough.

Li Fan began his selection in the Heavenly Profound Realm.

At this moment, in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the task of hunting the strange beast, the Dragon Whale, which had once stumped many Foundation Establishment cultivators, was now completed by a Qi Condensation cultivator.

This unusual phenomenon immediately caught the attention of many people.

Especially those who had jointly issued the task were even more puzzled.

"Late Qi Condensation, Li Fan? Who is this person? That Dragon Whale was said to be able to withstand the attacks of Golden Core cultivators. How did Li Fan manage to hunt it down?"

"Could it be that this person concealed his cultivation?"

"Is this fellow a new member of our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance? To hide his cultivation in front of the Spirit Treasure Heavenly Profound Mirror? Impossible!"

"This person is indeed at the late Qi Condensation stage. I have confirmed this. He was recently recommended by He Zhenghao to join our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."

"Oh? Then how did he manage to do it?"

"Could it be that he possesses some extraordinary treasure?"

...

A Qi Condensation cultivator achieving what even Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't do sparked endless speculation.

At this moment, a disdainful voice sounded.

"Stop guessing. The latest insider information is that this kid was just lucky." This statement immediately drew many sidelong glances.

"Daoist Zhou Peng, what do you mean by that?"

"Yes, lucky? How is that possible?"

...

Zhou Peng also sighed, "I can't believe it either, but that's the fact."

"The corpse of the strange beast, the Dragon Whale, was sent to Elder Gongsun of the Heavenly Mechanism Hall for analysis. The conclusion was that this Dragon Whale had fought with at least three other sea giants of the same level before its death."

"Most of its wounds were inflicted by these giants."

"Before it died, this strange beast, the Dragon Whale, was already on its last legs. Even without the kid's intervention, it wouldn't have lived much longer."

After Zhou Peng finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.

Although it was hard to believe, everyone had heard of Elder Gongsun of the Heavenly Mechanism Hall.

So his conclusion was relatively credible.

"It's said that this Dragon Whale showed signs of about to transform into a dragon. Perhaps that's why it attracted the covetous attention of other giants."

"That makes sense. For strange beasts that can devour and evolve, such awakened ancestral bloodlines are the greatest nourishment."

"Oh, this Qi Condensation kid was really that lucky. It's really enviable, 2000 contribution points!"

The people around him also nodded in agreement.

...

Li Fan had already anticipated the possible impact of completing the bounty task for the strange beast, the Dragon Whale.

But he wasn't at all afraid.

Because no matter how you looked at it, the Dragon Whale had died in a battle between giants. He was just lucky to pass by and pick up the spoils.

To get 2000 contribution points, taking a little risk was worth it.

Putting this matter aside, after a period of searching and comparing, Li Fan determined his target cultivation technique.

"The Shadow Following Technique."

The essence of this technique is embodied in the four characters "shadow following."

The technique excels in tracking and concealment.

Once locked onto a target, it can follow like a shadow, making it difficult for the target to shake off.

It can also hide like a shadow in the darkness, making it undetectable.

Such a powerful effect naturally came with a high price.

1800 contribution points.

Li Fan didn't hesitate and bought it immediately.

Just as Li Fan was about to enter seclusion for cultivation, he suddenly received a spirit talisman message from He Zhenghao.

"Daoist Li Fan! Oh, I didn't expect that the cultivator who hunted the Dragon Whale was really you! I thought it was another cultivator with the same name and cultivation level as you!"

"It was only after someone asked me about your situation that I confirmed it was really you who killed that Dragon Whale!"

He Zhenghao was extremely excited.

"Good, good, good, you've really avenged me! You don't know how, these days, every time I close my eyes, I see the scene of the spirit mist grass prices plummeting."

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Li Fan was silent for a moment, then replied after a while, "It was just luck. When I was on the task, I happened to encounter the Dragon Whale fighting with other giants, so I got lucky."

Not long after sending the message, He Zhenghao replied immediately.

"Luck is also part of one's strength. With your talent and luck, you are bound to have a bright future!"

Before Li Fan could think of a response, He Zhenghao sent another message.

"By the way, I have a favor to ask of you. Would you be willing to help?"

"Oh? What is it?"

"Um. I want to ask you to take over the position of guardian of the琉璃 Island (琉璃 Island) for me. What do you think?"

"Take over the guardian position?" Li Fan was curious.

He Zhenghao quickly explained.

"Because of the spirit mist grass incident, I lost most of my savings from recent years. I'm getting further and further away from the Nascent Soul cultivation technique I want to exchange, and I really can't bear it."

"Fortunately, a few friends recently discovered an ancient cave. They invited me to explore it together. They say that the cave was sealed before the great calamity, so there must be many rare treasures inside, and it's not impossible that there are cultivation techniques as well."

"If I can gain something, it might help offset some of my losses. So I've decided to take the risk."

Li Fan thought for a moment, didn't give an immediate answer, and instead asked, "How long do you need me to take over the guardian position?"

He Zhenghao replied quickly, "It won't take long. At least one or two years, at most three or four years."