Chapter 80

The greeting immediately pulled Chu He's attention back, and with the target already lost, he no longer pursued the reason for the mysterious fragment's fluctuation.

He saw a middle-aged man with a kind appearance standing a丈 away, holding a jade box with both hands.

"Who are you?" Chu He scanned his memory but found no trace of this person, so he asked.

"I am Yuan Fang. These items are gifts from Lord Luo to Young Master Chu." He presented the jade box with both hands.

"Oh, no reward without merit." Chu He did not take the box.

"It's just two sixth-grade demon cores and their refining methods, along with a complete formula for the Condensation Essence Pill. They are not really valuable things." The middle-aged man named Yuan Fang said humbly.

Upon hearing this, Deng Lu and the others behind him drew a sharp breath: Fifth-grade demon cores were already very precious, and Lord Luo's gift was even more valuable sixth-grade demon cores. Moreover, the value of the Condensation Essence Pill formula was not inferior to that of the sixth-grade demon cores.

Although the Condensation Essence Pill formula is of the seventh grade, even ten batches of medicinal power cannot match a single sixth-grade demon core, but the herbs are easier to obtain, unlike demon cores which are hard to come by.

Furthermore, it is a complete formula, with every step of the refining process clearly detailed. As long as one has the strength, following the instructions and diligently studying, it is not difficult to refine the Condensation Essence Pill.

Being able to refine a seventh-grade Condensation Essence Pill means there is hope to advance to the rank of a mid-level alchemist. The sect will treat them as second only to the true disciples, with a significant tilt in resources.

Zhou Weihong and Deng Lu and the other disciples now looked at Chu He with a different gaze: The Luo family is one of the major forces in Qingzhou and Qingling Mountain, and Lord Luo is the right-hand man of Lord Luo, yet he is so humble in trying to please Chu He. The implications are truly profound.

Upon hearing this, Chu He also understood the reason: It seems there is someone from the Luo family in Yinglou, and the things he checked were reported to Lord Luo.

Lord Luo is really paying attention to me. Does he really want to win me over? Or is he laying a trap? After all, I am already a major suspect in the murder of his two subordinates.

"Please thank Lord Luo on my behalf, but the gifts are too heavy. I currently do not need these things." Chu He did not take the jade box and politely declined.

"Uh?!" Yuan Fang did not expect Chu He to refuse so straightforwardly, without even considering it.

These are two sixth-grade demon cores! They can only be obtained by hunting sixth-grade demon beasts with combat strength equivalent to the middle to upper stages of the Core Formation realm. Outside, each one can easily be sold for hundreds of high-grade spirit stones. And the complete Condensation Essence Pill formula is not much less valuable than the demon cores, and in the long run, it might even be better.

Chu He's response not only made Deng Lu and Zhou Weihong exclaim, but even Instructor Bai Li's eyebrows raised. Gu Han secretly tugged at Chu He's sleeve, and this small action made the protective Xiao Bai clench his little fists and "tap tap" threaten.

"Actually, Young Master Chu doesn't need to think too much. My Lord Luo sincerely wants to get to know you, with no other intentions. Please accept these gifts so that I can return and report, and not get beaten." Yuan Fang still bowed and presented the jade box, his tone extremely sincere.

"Let's put it this way. If Lord Luo looks favorably upon me, I will visit him another day. Please take these things back, I really don't need them." Chu He thought for a moment and still refused.

Seeing Chu He's determined expression, Yuan Fang had no choice but to take back the jade box and bow to leave: "Very well, if Young Master Chu doesn't like them, I will take my leave. I will convey these words to Lord Luo." This person came and left silently, without any hesitation.

"You really can hold your ground! I don't know how much saliva I've drooled on the side. This isn't like you. When you returned to Luogang Ridge, you happily accepted all the gifts from Lord Luo. Now you've become so high-minded. I really can't understand you." Gu Han shook his head and sighed.

"Times have changed. Back then, I would accept anything he gave me, but now it's different." Chu He touched his earlobe, answering indirectly.

Instructor Bai Li didn't say anything, just urged everyone to return to the mountain.

As Chu He and the others moved away, a short black shadow emerged from a corner nearby.

This cultivator was dressed in a hooded black robe, his face hidden under the lowered hood. He looked at the disappearing group, deep in thought.

"Should we follow and see? Although there is a Core Formation realm expert leading them, we might still have a chance." A tall, muscular young man appeared silently behind him, also looking at Chu He and the others.

This young man had a square face, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a wide mouth. His muscles were well-defined, and his clothes were tight-fitting, making him look full of energy.

"Let it go. Qingling Mountain disciples, we can't provoke them here. Even if we succeed, we can't escape. Old Qingyu would crush us like ants. Plus, with Lord Luo flattering him so much, there seems to be something fishy. Let's investigate further before acting." The short black-robed cultivator turned and left, and the tall young man quickly followed.

Even after returning to his residence, Chu He still focused on the fragment, holding it and examining it continuously.

From the previous fluctuation, it proved that it had a connection with other fragments. This reaction further confirmed Chu He's guess: It is indeed a fragment of a spirit treasure.

Because when a treasure of the treasure grade is shattered, the fragments no longer have any connection. But a spirit treasure is different. Due to its spiritual nature, even if it is shattered, the fragments within a certain distance still have a mysterious connection.

"Spirit treasure fragment? Unfortunately, it's too small, seemingly of little value unless all the other fragments are collected. Forget it, I'll focus on my own affairs for now. I'll wait until my strength increases." Thinking of the black-robed cultivator who suddenly turned the corner, whose aura he couldn't even detect, Chu He felt a bit uneasy: The other person's cultivation is far higher than mine. Even though I have the Water and Fire dual attributes and the mastery of talismans, encountering him would be asking for trouble.

Since the other person has the fragment and, with his cultivation, naturally knows its value, he will surely try to obtain it. To stay safe, it's best to stay in the sect. The Earth Fire Department is heavily guarded, and it's not easy for ordinary people to enter, let alone with the two Core Formation realm experts, Zhang He and Instructor Bai Li, watching over us.

Or, maybe I should just throw away or destroy the fragment... No, that won't do. How can I spit out the meat already in my mouth? That would just cause trouble!

Chu He put the fragment into his storage ring, composed himself, and went to the Earth Fire Palace.

Hmph, if I don't go out, I won't. A true man can bend and stretch. Anyway, I can refine the Cultivation Essence Pill with nearly 90% success rate. If I work diligently, I can not only meet my own cultivation needs and the little one's daily needs but also have some left over.

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