Chapter 2097: Chapter 2134: Just Like Looking at a Beauty

Ding Fan nodded gloomily, as the Skeleton Sect was still too poor. Moreover, Wu Qingxia, who had just assumed the position of sect master, had not achieved anything, making the title of sect master meaningless.

Ding Fan turned his gaze to the Crimson Flame Bodhi on the ground and asked Wu Qingxia, "Is there no better way to cultivate these Crimson Flame Bodhi? Should we ask the people on Tie Family Island again? Could it be that the Tie Family didn’t tell us the truth?"

"There’s no need for that. The Second Elder and the others have gone to inquire, and Tie Hualong didn’t deceive us. Actually, the method for cultivating Crimson Flame Bodhi isn’t a secret. Many people know about it, and it doesn’t have high environmental requirements for growth. As long as there’s high-quality magma land, good-quality Crimson Flame Bodhi can be grown."

Wu Qingxia shook her head and spoke to Ding Fan.

"Does it have anything to do with the fresh blood you use for watering? Or would it be better if we used the blood of some powerful beasts instead?"

Ding Fan looked at the blood in the Blood Pool and asked Wu Qingxia.

"I’ve tried that too, and it didn’t have any effect. Besides, Xinkai Island is only so big, and there aren’t many powerful beasts here."

She walked over to the pool of reserved blood, looked at the fresh blood, then turned back and spoke gloomily to Ding Fan.

Ding Fan also followed over, staring mindlessly at the blood. Everyone was in the same predicament now. If the Skeleton Sect struggled, he would struggle too. At this point, if things continued like this, not only would Xiao Bai’s food be an issue, but even his own survival would become a problem, let alone cultivation. Where would he find resources to cultivate?

"Woo~"

Sirius seemed anxious too, hopping back and forth on Ding Fan’s shoulder, its small paws continuously scratching at Ding Fan’s neck, appearing very adorable.

"Sirius, don’t worry, I won’t let you starve. Just settle down for a while!"

Ding Fan spoke to Sirius. If worst came to worst, there were still a few somewhat decent weapons in the Hundred Treasure Bag. If they really couldn’t find anything to feed Sirius, they would have to give it to Sirius to eat. Since Sirius could eat ores, those Treasured Swords should be no problem.

While he was still thinking, Sirius seemed quite impatient, using a bit of force to scratch Ding Fan’s neck, unintentionally breaking the chain of the Beast Bone Pendant that Xia Mengqing had given him.

By the time Ding Fan realized it, it was too late. The Beast Bone Pendant and the chain had fallen into the Blood Pool. Startled, Ding Fan yelled angrily at Sirius, "Sirius, what are you doing? Look at what you’ve done."

The Bone Pendant was given to him by Xia Mengqing on the day she was taken away, asking Wu Qingxia to pass it to him. Ding Fan always wore it around his neck, but didn’t expect Sirius to scratch it and break the chain. Ding Fan couldn’t help but feel a bit upset.

At this moment, he gave Sirius a reproachful look and reached into the Blood Pool to retrieve the Beast Bone Pendant. This was a memento given by Xia Mengqing, and he didn’t want to lose it just like that. Besides, this Bone Pendant had some mysterious effect that he hadn’t fully explored, so he couldn’t just lose it.

Just then, there was a "puff puff..." sound, as the blood in the Blood Pool started to boil like it was on fire, continuously bubbling up, looking just like a pool of boiling water.

Wu Qingxia was startled and quickly called out to Ding Fan, "Brother Ding, what’s going on? What did you drop in there? Hurry and fish it out. This fresh blood is very precious, and we can’t afford to lose it. The bloodletting of the Blood Ox has been a bit intense lately, and we can’t draw more blood for now, so we mustn’t waste this pool of fresh blood."

Even if she hadn’t mentioned it, Ding Fan was going to retrieve the Bone Pendant. The Blood Pool wasn’t deep, just a bit murky. He stretched his hand into the small pool to find it, and quickly retrieved the Bone Pendant. But upon bringing it up, he found it was glowing. Although it was his first time seeing this, after a moment of bewilderment, he put it back into his bosom.

"Oh, it’s the Bone Pendant that Sister Xia gave you. Brother Ding, when I put it on you after we escaped from Great Python Mountain, while you were injured and unconscious, it also emitted light. Could it be a treasure?"

Wu Qingxia found it strange back then, but she wasn’t in the mood to investigate. Now seeing it glow again, she couldn’t help but ask Ding Fan.

"Don’t mention it. Don’t let anyone know about this!" Looking at the now stabilized Blood Pool, Ding Fan thought for a moment and said to Wu Qingxia, "Let’s conduct an experiment. Use the blood that was soaked with the Beast Bone to water the Crimson Flame Bodhi, and see what happens. But don’t water too many, just a few dozen plants to see any response."

Ding Fan couldn’t explain it clearly, but he was certain that this Beast Bone was indeed a treasure. Whenever he consumed medicine for cultivation, the Beast Bone would shine, and he could feel that whenever it did, the efficacy of the medicine he consumed would multiply. However, he had never put it in liquid before, and didn’t know if it would react with the blood here.

It was already past watering time, but Ding Fan repeatedly urged Wu Qingxia to have people go water the Crimson Flame Bodhi. Wu Qingxia, out of curiosity, called two people to water the plants. Following Ding Fan’s instructions, she didn’t water too many plants, just a few dozen.

After they finished watering, the two stood in front of the watered Crimson Flame Bodhi, observing closely to see any reaction. Time passed swiftly. They had been standing there for almost a quarter of an hour. As time went by, the expressions on their faces turned joyful because the seedlings watered with the Beast Bone blood looked more vibrant than before.

"Brother Ding, look, they’re growing obviously better than the others!"

Wu Qingxia was overjoyed, shaking Ding Fan and shouting to him. Ding Fan nodded, glancing at Sirius with eyes full of astonishment. Now, it seemed like the Beast Bone Chain falling into the Blood Pool was deliberate, almost as if Sirius did it on purpose. Could it be that its intelligence knew the Beast Bone would react to the Blood Pool? This little beast truly was something remarkable.

"Sect Leader Qingxia, let’s step outside for a moment; I have some matters to discuss with you!"

At this moment, the two Martial Artists who were watering the Crimson Flame Bodhi also noticed the unusually vigorous growth of these dozens of seedlings. Thus, they came over and curiously examined the thriving little plants. While others were not paying attention, Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia left the valley together and found a place without anyone around. Ding Fan solemnly spoke to Wu Qingxia, "Sect Leader, my treasure should be able to enhance the nourishment of the blood in that Blood Pool and thereby achieve a better cultivation effect on the Crimson Flame Bodhi!"

Wu Qingxia was overjoyed, her face flushed with excitement, as if she were a drowning person grasping a straw. She held Ding Fan’s arm and kept nodding in agreement.

"I will help everyone cultivate the Crimson Flame Bodhi in the future, but I have one condition. You must never let a third person know about my treasure. The moment anyone else on this island finds out, I’ll turn around and leave immediately."

Ding Fan spoke with serious conviction to Wu Qingxia.

"No, Brother Ding, don’t leave. Rest assured, I won’t let anyone know about this matter, but you must help me cultivate the Crimson Flame Bodhi well."

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Wu Qingxia grew anxious, tightly gripping Ding Fan’s arm as she spoke.

"Alright! As long as you don’t tell anyone else, I’ll keep helping you!"

Ding Fan felt slightly amused at heart. This Wu family’s young mistress was indeed afraid he’d leave. To think that just a few months ago, they didn’t even know each other.

Wu Qingxia understood why Chi Fan was so nervous; after all, the effects of the Beast Bone were extraordinary and would greatly assist Ding Fan’s future cultivation. However, once others learned about this treasure, there would certainly be attempts to seize it, hence Ding Fan’s tension.

"Brother Ding, rest assured, I swear by my deceased father, if I ever divulge this secret, then I, along with the entire Wu family, will descend into hell."

Wu Qingxia spoke solemnly to Ding Fan.

She paused, then spoke again to Ding Fan, "But the sudden flourishing of the Crimson Flame Bodhi will surely arouse suspicion among the Second Elder and others. How can I explain to them when the time comes?"

"It’s simple. Just say that I’ve found a special prescription that can enhance the nutritional content of the blood, but wish to keep it confidential. I’ll come by every few days to improve the blood with my treasure. Tell them no one is allowed into the valley at those times."

Ding Fan thought for a moment, then replied to Wu Qingxia.

"Alright, that’s what I’ll tell them then!"

As long as the Crimson Flame Bodhi could bear high-quality fruits in the future, Wu Qingxia was willing to agree to anything. In her mind, she envisioned a promising future.

"Brother Ding, why don’t we go soak the Beast Bone Chain in the pool for a while, then I’ll have someone water all the Crimson Flame Bodhi? What do you think?"

The dignified Skeleton Sect Master became as obedient as a younger sister in front of Ding Fan. One wonders what the Second Elder and others would think upon witnessing this scene.

"We can’t water them in large quantity yet. If any reversal occurs, it’ll be disastrous. Let’s observe the few dozen without issues first, then we can water all the seedlings later. Let’s head back now!"

"Brother Ding, you’re absolutely right; I’m being too impatient. Alright, let’s go back and take another look!"

Wu Qingxia nodded, acknowledging that this was not the time for haste; after waiting so many days, a few more wouldn’t matter.

As the two returned to the valley, everyone inside had been stirred. They all gathered around the dozens of plants, perplexed over why these particular ones were flourishing so well. Even the Elder stationed here stood observing them carefully.

"Everyone, disperse now and resume your tasks. This is a cultivation method found by Ding Fan. We are conducting an experiment and do not yet know the final result. This matter is strictly confidential. Any leaks will be severely punished. Regarding the Second Elder, don’t inform him yet. I will tell him once we have results. Do you understand?"

Wu Qingxia spoke loudly to the crowd, displaying none of the girlish demeanor she showed in front of Ding Fan. Now, she truly embodied the presence of a sect leader.

"Sect Leader! Is what you say true?"

One of the elders, a Wu family elder, listened to Wu Qingxia and gazed at Ding Fan with bright eyes. Afterward, he turned to Wu Qingxia and asked, while all the Wu family members stared at Ding Fan, as if he had transformed into a peerless beauty.

The hope of everyone was planted in these grounds. If they could truly cultivate fine Crimson Flame Bodhi, then the Skeleton Sect and Wu Family might both rise once more. Upon hearing that Ding Fan might possess such abilities to find superior cultivation methods, all their eyes were filled with anticipation and fervor.