Chapter 249: Spirit Body

Chapter 246

"What the hell!""What kind of magic pill did this kid take? How could he possibly figure these things out?""Could it be that I took it for granted, thinking my plan was flawless, when in fact, anyone could see through it?"

"No, impossible!"Elder Sang's arms, propping him up on the floor, trembled slightly. He was utterly baffled. But if he were to deduce based on this conclusion...How did Xu Xiaoshou manage to answer questions that even he, Elder Sang, was temporarily unsure about?So, Mo Mo was the original host of the ghost beast in the White Cave?So, the person that even the Holy Divine Palace and the "Saint Slaves" had been desperately searching for, had always been hidden in the Spirit Palace?

"This isn't something an ordinary person could deduce. Why didn't I realize this guy's brain was so good before? Could it be that the pressure I put on him was still too little?"Elder Sang collected himself, setting aside his shock. He retrieved the wine pot that had rolled to the side and took a big gulp.He really wanted to ask, "How do you know all this?"If he could, he'd even add, "Xiaoshou, what's your take on whether the ghost beast will enter the White Cave again?"But!As a master!How could he ask such a humiliating question?!

"Heh, heh..."His face twitching twice, Elder Sang awkwardly chuckled. He noticed his clothes were wet from the spilled wine.He casually lay down on the ground and stretched."Ah—""Comfortable!"After rolling over and standing up, he put on his bamboo hat, which had fallen to the ground. He nodded slightly, his eyes filled with approval."Good analysis.""Received praise, passive points, 1.""Received admiration, passive points, 1.""Received admiration, passive points, 1."

Xu Xiaoshou's cheeks puffed out twice, but he dared not let his smile show. His toes, however, nearly dug through his shoe soles from the sheer awkwardness.Who the hell didn't see the wine on the floor? This attempt to cover it up...And stretching!And groaning??

"I..."Xu Xiaoshou clenched his fists and stood rigidly. After enduring for a long time, he finally relaxed, feigning a look of inquiry. "Did I say anything wrong?""Of course!"Elder Sang stood with his hands behind his back, pacing lightly. He subtly dried the wine from his clothes and shook a bony finger."Firstly, the 'Saint Slaves' aren't just making a feint while preparing a sneak attack. They are actually determined to acquire 'Tombstone City Snow'!""In fact, this organization's ambition is so vast that they want to swallow all twenty-one renowned swords!"

Xu Xiaoshou raised an eyebrow. They had such a goal?Gather all twenty-one renowned swords, what could they do?Summon a divine dragon?

"And secondly?" Xu Xiaoshou asked again."Secondly..."Elder Sang paused his steps. "Secondly, secondly..."He turned around, his deep, dark-ringed eyes staring straight at the young man, without a hint of wavering."As for anything else, I won't say more. Knowing too much is bad for you."

Xu Xiaoshou: ???You old rascal, you can't say it, can you?Just say so! Why suffer for the sake of pride?Do you really think I can't tell?

"I see..." He nodded as if enlightened. Since he couldn't stroke the tiger's whiskers, he could only blow some smoke. "Much obliged, much obliged!"Elder Sang: "..."This strong sarcasm, even a ghost would hear it!

"You brat, looking for a beating, are you?!"Xu Xiaoshou chuckled and quickly ran away.

"Any other questions?"Elder Sang was already trying to usher him out. Today's conversation with Xu Xiaoshou had already exceeded the limit, and continuing might lead to problems.He still remembered that compressed fire seed that flew into his nostril last time...Alas, every night he tried to sleep, he was woken up by it.

"Actually, yes."Xu Xiaoshou pondered for a moment, then said, "One last question."Elder Sang subtly rolled his eyes. "Speak!"

"What kind of... problem is Junior Sister Mu?" Xu Xiaoshou frowned.He had wanted to ask this for a long time.From the life force absorption during the "Stellar Battle Royale" in the outer court, to the single glance that resolved Ye Xiaotian's predicament in the inner court.The mysteries surrounding this little girl were piling up, giving him a sense of danger.This kind of aura, few among his peers currently possessed it.Mo Mo was one, Yu Zhiwen was another, and that blind guy also had some issues...Mu Zixi, coming from behind, was unexpectedly no less remarkable.And because their relationship was closer, this mysterious dangerous aura was even more pronounced!

"Your junior sister, hmm..." Elder Sang lowered his head, mulling over the question.Mu Zixi, what other secrets could she have besides the Devouring Wood Physique?But Xu Xiaoshou already knew this girl's physique was special, didn't he? Why was he only asking this question now...Something was off!Did this kid discover another blind spot?

Without thinking too much, Elder Sang asked in return, "Do you know about the existence of 'Spiritual Bodies' on the continent?""Spiritual Bodies?" Xu Xiaoshou had only vaguely heard of them.Elder Sang nodded: "You should have seen one. Zhang Xinxiong possesses the Ancestral Bear bloodline, thus having the Ancestral Bear Spiritual Body. That kind of spiritual body is a strength-enhancing type, which is why he looks different from ordinary people."Xu Xiaoshou suddenly understood. He had thought Zhang Xinxiong grew up on protein powder!

Elder Sang's eyes held envy. He said, "Spiritual Bodies are too rare. Although Zhang Xinxiong's counts, its quality isn't actually high. The truly strong ones are like your junior sister's.""Her spiritual body, even among the entire continent's spiritual body community, is an extremely rare 'Devouring Wood Physique'.""The growth of this physique requires devouring vast amounts of life force. If she can't keep up during later cultivation, it could potentially backfire on her."

Xu Xiaoshou was somewhat surprised. "Is that okay, devouring life force?"He had been drained once in the outer court, but he had "Endless Life," so he didn't feel anything.But others were different!That was life force; draining too much would turn them into mummified corpses. Who could withstand that?Shouldn't this be unacceptable to the world?

Elder Sang scoffed, "If it were anywhere else, there would naturally be some issues. But the Devouring Wood Physique was taken under my wing before it fully matured, so others naturally wouldn't dare say much.""There are many divine objects in this world with abundant life force. Even if worst comes to worst, she can sustain herself with Profound Life Pills. It's no big deal."

As expected... Xu Xiaoshou thought, *typical old man.* He asked again, "But what if, what if she loses control?"Elder Sang smiled contemptuously, saying indifferently, "What could happen if she loses control? Can this level compare to a ghost beast?""To exaggerate, ten, a hundred... what then?""The Holy Divine Palace's Red Cloaks would solve it in an instant."

Xu Xiaoshou was stunned. He realized that viewing problems from different angles really made a difference.It seemed the long-standing problem he worried about was, in the eyes of the big shots, no problem at all."Ahem, I was naive."Elder Sang shook his head. "No, your worries are somewhat useful. Try to keep an eye on her. If something happens to your junior sister, you probably won't be able to escape either."

Xu Xiaoshou: ???