Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 160 - 145: The First Essence Blood (2)

"Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Beast Essence Blood? And it's a Water Attribute..."

Lord Haihe paused for a moment, pondered slightly, and then spoke:

"I do know of two leads, but you might not be able to use them."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao's spirit lifted, and he immediately said:

"I kindly ask the Association Leader to share your wisdom."

Lord Haihe continued:

"First, is Elder Zhuo Miao of Fuhai Sect, who takes care of a 'Water Resistant Golden Eyed Beast', precisely a Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Spirit Beast."

"However, he cherishes this spirit beast greatly, so seeking its Essence Blood might not be easy."

He paused at this point before continuing:

"As for the second lead, it's even more challenging."

"Yuwen Tower Master of Celestial Treasure Tower reportedly nurtures a Dragon Carp that's elegant with scales shimmering in myriad hues, highly prized for its aesthetic values."

"Although his Dragon Carp serves only for ornamental purposes, it's indeed a genuine Foundation Establishment Spirit Beast."

"However, Yuwen Tower Master holds a prestigious position and immense power and is acknowledged as Da Li's foremost figure below the Golden Core. Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators find it difficult to even meet him, let alone seek the Essence Blood of his Dragon Carp."

After hearing these words, Zhang Yao felt resolved and said:

"Thank you, Association Leader, for sharing this information."

As he had guessed, those who raise Foundation Establishment Spirit Beasts are well-known and powerful, hence not difficult to inquire about.

He's unafraid of difficulties, worried only about failing to identify a target from the onset and thereby relying on luck to search, which would be quite troublesome.

"Association Leader."

With sincerity, Zhang Yao looked at Lord Haihe and spoke earnestly:

"I dare not hope for anything from Yuwen Tower Master, but concerning Elder Zhuo of Fuhai Sect, I wonder if the Association Leader might aid me in some way or act as an intermediary?"

"This..."

On hearing this, Lord Haihe hesitated.

Zhang Yao remained patient, waiting for his response without urgency.

Lord Haihe was once the direct disciple of Wanchuan Ancestor of Fuhai Sect. Despite being publicly expelled from the sect later on, he maintains secret relations and holds a rather notable position within the sect.

If he could act as an intermediary, the matter would be half accomplished — which is partly why Zhang Yao demonstrated his strength and established his reputation.

With fame and status, many things become easier; had he remained an unknown newly promoted Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Lord Haihe would have undoubtedly refused without hesitation.

"Well... let's proceed this way."

After hesitating for a long time, Lord Haihe finally spoke:

"Once the Du Bu Alliance matter concludes, I will introduce you to Elder Zhuo Miao of Fuhai Sect."

"But I can't guarantee success; it will ultimately depend on your sincerity and tactics."

On hearing this, Zhang Yao revealed a trace of joy, stood up and said:

"Thank you, Association Leader, for making this possible!"

......

A moment later. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Zhang Yao returned to his cave dwelling and began to tally the gains from the battle at Suiyu Mountain.

First, he evaluated the highest value spiritual artifacts, numbering five, with two contributed by the Hu Family Elder alone.

The 'Taixu Heaven-Smashing Hammer' possessed by the elder was the sole middle grade spiritual artifact, while 'Taiyi Bright Light Shield,' specializing in defense, protected Hu Weiwei and Wu Silei, being an early stage spiritual artifact.

"Not bad."

"The value of these five spiritual artifacts together already exceeds one hundred thousand spirit stones."

Zhang Yao nodded in satisfaction and continued to inventory the remaining items.

Low grade spirit stones totaled over forty-seven thousand, along with more than two hundred middle grade spirit stones, valued not only for quantity but also for quick magical power restoration at critical times.

There were several spirit pills, most first grade, with very few reaching second grade; the rarest second grade spirit pills that enhance magical power were completely absent.

The remaining disposable secret treasures numbered three, and there were over a dozen cultivation technique scriptures, including some daoist scriptures of no particularly high value due to lacking the subsequent divine transformation and daoist skill chapters.

Zhang Yao, having mastered the complete 'Pingdu Twelve Methods,' looked down on these incomplete daoist scriptures.

"Hmm? Found it!"

Suddenly seeing the light, Zhang Yao unearthed a few specially made metal vials amidst a pile of miscellaneous items.

He examined them closely, noticing the vials covered with tiny spirit patterns and spells, signifying extremely strong restrictive effects.

"It must be the Essence Blood, without doubt!"

Upon shaking them slightly, hearing the faint liquid sound inside, Zhang Yao smiled faintly.

Demon Beast Essence Blood is extraordinary for Demon Cultivators, established as de facto high-value hard currency, with stronger Demon Cultivators usually reserving at least one or two types of same-level Essence Blood.

It's said demon cultivators exchange same-grade Essence Blood during trade meetings.

This is why Zhang Yao sought high bloodline level demon cultivators, as they were most likely to possess Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Demon Beast Essence Blood.

"Let's see..."

Zhang Yao opened the metal vials one by one to identify them.

The purified demon beast Essence Blood resembles blood-colored mercury, swirling uniquely, making it recognizable.

"Earth Attribute, Fire Attribute... whoa, there's Thunder Attribute too, relatively rare."

"Hmm? Inside this vial is Water Attribute Essence Blood!"

A trace of joy appeared on Zhang Yao's face, as he quickly resealed the metal vial.

"The first of the Six-sided True Bloods is finally secured!"

He was reflective, clutching the metal vial tightly.

Gathering demon beast Essence Blood across the Hundred Countries of Central Plains is exceedingly challenging, taking years to secure the first Essence Blood he needed.

"Collecting Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Essence Blood is indeed difficult!"

Calming himself, Zhang Yao mused:

"Seems pursuing Dragon Seed Bloodline isn't viable; it's better to abandon this early."

Simple Water Attribute Essence Blood is challenging enough to gather; Dragon Seed Bloodline pursuit is inimitably distant.

Moreover, seeking Essence Blood with Dragon Seed Bloodline might provoke others' suspicion, inviting unnecessary trouble.

"Enough, take a step back, and the vast sea opens."

"Once my cultivation grows strong, I can find ways to compensate."

Zhang Yao soon came to terms.

Cultivators practicing 'Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature' can substitute materials for constructing internal arrays, though at great cost.

For instance, the 'Vajra Mora Secret Spell Array' he's engraved ideally uses Golden Core Relic powder, yet, lacking it, opts for 'Celestial One Gold Water' instead.

If he wishes to substitute later, full Golden Core Relics are required instead of mere powder.

Similarly—

Opting out of pursuing Dragon Seed Bloodline today means future compensation demands more than Dragon Seed Bloodline alone; capturing six live Flood Dragons for blood extraction is necessary to recover today's shortfall.

"The first Essence Blood is obtained, with promising targets for the second and third."

Considering this, Zhang Yao felt a slight stir:

"I'm curious whether my strategy will prove effective."

"Seems I must find an opportunity to test it out..."

During his years at Suiyu Mountain, studying Blood Curse Technique, Demon Cultivator Bloodline, and Primordial Energy fluctuations, he devised an audacious plan.

Given that raising bloodline level elevates Primordial Energy limits, can he invert this, forcibly heightening demon beast's Primordial Energy limits to induce its bloodline level elevation?

This idea is so outlandish, only he might be capable of attempting it.

But at Suiyu Mountain, no chance arose for experimentation; only returning to Cangjiang Water Mansion grants space for secret implementation.

"Cang River's Water Spirit Vein extends for hundreds of miles, hiding numerous aquatic demon beasts."

Upon this thought, Zhang Yao smiled faintly:

"To me, it's a vast natural testing ground..."