Chapter 825: Domineering Blood Fruit

Human World

Xiang'an Auction House.

Qin Sang finally met Alchemist Yi.

"It's been many years, Fellow Daoist Qin, and you're as remarkable as ever," Alchemist Yi said with a smile as he pushed the door open and entered.

A maid followed him, carrying a tray. She handed the mustard seed bag from the tray to Qin Sang. Qin Sang opened it and saw the spiritual materials he had previously entrusted Xiang'an Auction House to procure. These were for arranging the spiritual formation needed to refine the Ten Directions Yama Banner's pole. He had collected some of them before, and now the rest were complete, with only high-grade spirit stones remaining.

"You've gone to great lengths, Fellow Daoist!" Qin Sang's face brightened with delight. He accepted the spiritual materials and paid the spirit stones, spending another large sum from his savings. Fortunately, he had come across several windfalls, so he could still manage for now.

After the maid withdrew, Qin Sang continued, "After we parted ways, Fellow Daoist Yi, I visited several times and learned you had gone to the Demonic Sea. Later, I had an urgent matter that forced me to leave Tianxing Island, and I didn't expect to be away for several years. I heard there was quite a stir back then, and you weren't the only one transferred to the Demonic Sea. When did you all return?"

"That's right, I did go to the Demonic Sea. Quite a few fellow daoists went with me, and most of them are still there. I only found an opportunity to return a short while ago." As Alchemist Yi spoke, his smile faded, and he suddenly let out a sigh.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Qin Sang grew curious and asked in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Yi, has something changed in the Demonic Sea?"

Alchemist Yi nodded, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to cast a sound-insulating barrier. He said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, if you trust me, it's best not to go to the Demonic Sea recently. I suspect significant changes are imminent there."

"What makes you say that?" Qin Sang asked, his expression serious. He secretly speculated that in the Demonic Sea, the human and witch races had to cooperate fully to survive, with the only enemy being the demon race. Could the demon race be making unusual moves? If both races were forced out of the Demonic Sea by the demon race, and all cultivators were trapped in the Canglang Sea, it was hard to imagine the chaos that would ensue.

"I can't say my conjecture is entirely correct, but in the two years I was in the Demonic Sea, I noticed a significant increase in beast tides attacking islands. Even two Nascent Soul Grandmasters were forced to abandon their islands, almost leading to the disruption of trade routes. It's said that these demonic beasts move with great coordination, possibly under the command of powerful demons. The various actions taken by the Merchant Alliance's high-ranking members in recent years likely indicate they've also discovered certain signs. I've always had an ominous premonition, so I found an opportunity to request my return. I only know how to refine elixirs and am not skilled in combat; I certainly don't want to be caught in a beast tide siege." Alchemist Yi shook his head repeatedly.

Qin Sang had spent decades in the Demonic Sea and had personally experienced beast tides, so he knew the area well. Hearing Alchemist Yi's words, he also realized something was amiss. In the past, beast tides frequently attacked islands occupied by cultivators, such as the Five Yuan Islands, which were continuously attacked by beast tides, leading to the loss of all five islands and forcing cultivators to relocate. However, islands occupied by Nascent Soul cultivators were not so easily lost; such events might only occur once every century. For two Nascent Soul grand cultivators to abandon their islands in just a few short years was highly abnormal.

"What do the demon race want? They can't be trying to drive cultivators out of the Demonic Sea, can they? As far as I know, Tianwu Island and Great Barren Island have never fallen, and their teleportation arrays are connected, allowing experts to be dispatched at any time," Qin Sang wondered.

"Who knows? We still know too little about the demon race, only that a few top clans rule the Demonic Sea. I'm not worried about Tianwu Island and Great Barren Island falling. My concern is that in a major war, weapons have no eyes, and we, being insignificant, could be involuntarily drawn in, with no one knowing what fate awaits us. If we fall into the hands of demonic beasts, it would be difficult to even keep our bodies intact..." Alchemist Yi paused slightly, then smiled and said, "Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and it may not be accurate. Perhaps I'm simply too fond of my life."

"I actually think your words are not without reason. Thank you for the warning." Qin Sang appreciated the gesture and cupped his hands in thanks.

At this point, Alchemist Yi seemed to recall something and changed his tone. "Fellow Daoist Qin, you rushed over as soon as you returned to the island. Is it for the spiritual fruit?"

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Yi to remember," Qin Sang said with a faint smile.

"Of course. I've never broken a promise." As he spoke, Alchemist Yi took out a jade slip and handed it to Qin Sang. "After I returned, I finally found this spiritual fruit described in an ancient demon race text owned by a friend. See if it matches. Translated from the demonic script, this fruit is called 'Tyrant Blood Fruit.' It's a demonic fruit that can cleanse blood, wash tendons, temper marrow, and refine bones. Its medicinal properties are extremely potent, and only demonic beasts, with their powerful demonic bodies, can withstand them. For cultivators like us, consuming this fruit raw carries the risk of our bodies exploding. If you find this fruit, remember not to consume it raw. It's best to find an alchemist to help mitigate its potency."

"Tyrant Blood Fruit?" Hearing that name, Qin Sang's heart suddenly pounded, and he was greatly surprised. The cultivation technique "Celestial Demon Refining Form" mentioned three spiritual fruits that could help break through the third layer, and one of them was called the Tyrant Blood Fruit! The other two were called Green Miasma Root and Scorpion Venom Grass, respectively. Only names were provided, no illustrations. He had inquired about them back then but found no leads, planning to consult Alchemist Yi upon his return. He never expected to already possess one of the spiritual fruits.

Qin Sang's expression remained unchanged as he calmly took the jade slip. Upon seeing the content copied by Alchemist Yi, he immediately found the name marked in the demonic script, which perfectly matched the characters in "Celestial Demon Refining Form"! "It really is the Tyrant Blood Fruit." Qin Sang read through the demonic script and found that Alchemist Yi's words were true: it was indeed a demonic fruit with extremely potent medicinal properties, possessing the miraculous effect of refining the physical body. For demonic beasts, it was a rare spiritual medicine. When the Tyrant Blood Fruit matured, it would have dense blood-red veins and appear crimson like fresh blood. The spiritual fruits in his hand were unripe, but they already contained most of the medicinal properties.

"Demonic beasts consume it raw. After I break through the third layer of 'Celestial Demon Refining Form' and my physical body transforms, I should also be able to consume it. However, I still don't know where to find a place for stellar essence infusion. Since I already have one Tyrant Blood Fruit, finding the other two spiritual medicines would help me break through the bottleneck. That's certainly an option..." Qin Sang's thoughts raced. His spiritual sense withdrew from the jade slip, and he stood up to express his gratitude, "You've gone to great lengths, Fellow Daoist Yi. It is indeed the same spiritual fruit! I finally know its name!"

Alchemist Yi shook his head. "Fellow Daoist Qin, don't get too excited too soon. This demonic fruit is not easy to obtain. In short, I've never heard of it before, and I suspect very few people have ever found it. What good is knowing the name if you can't find the spiritual medicine?"

"You're right, Fellow Daoist." A look of frustration appeared on Qin Sang's face, and he gave a wry smile. "Moreover, these aren't the only spiritual medicines I'm looking for. Fellow Daoist Yi, have you ever heard of Green Miasma Root and Scorpion Venom Grass?"

"These..." Alchemist Yi was startled by the question. "If I hadn't looked them up, I wouldn't have remembered them right away. According to records, both of these are spiritual medicines used by demonic beasts to refine their physical bodies. Fellow Daoist, are you a body cultivator?"