Free Web NovelChapter 512: Chapter 25: Murder for Favor
Demon Beast condensing a Demon Pill and Human Race condensing a Magic Pill are similar. When a human cultivator condenses a Golden Core, it is regarded as a Nascent Soul Seed, and as long as resources aren’t lacking and the Dao Foundation isn’t damaged, there’s at least a fifty percent chance of successfully cultivating a Nascent Soul.
Likewise, a Demon Beast’s Golden Core paves the way for Tier Four transformation.
Moreover, once the Core is formed, it no longer has anything to do with the innate talent of its birthline; the subsequent cultivation is based entirely on this Demon Pill.
The quality of the Demon Pill determines the efficiency and quality of the subsequent cultivation.
"Golden Core Great Demon!" Li Ji’an’s expression turned solemn.
"Hoo hoo~" Feeling the Dao Charm flowing from Gugu’s Demon Pill, Little Fire Spirit was equally joyful, though having just forced out a drop of Essence of Origin, it was somewhat wilted at the moment.
"Gua~" Gugu first swallowed its Demon Pill, then extended its tongue to catch Little Fire Spirit, affectionately touching it.
Then it jumped next to Li Ji’an and rubbed its frog’s head against his shoulder.
"Good!" Li Ji’an smiled contentedly and patted its frog’s head.
He also sensed the overwhelming Demon Qi from Gugu.
Unsurprisingly, the Demon Qi on Gugu was the greatest Li Ji’an had ever seen in his life, and even though it had just condensed a Demon Pill, it was more intimidating than Wu Weixiong’s Earth-Split Bear.
After a brief moment of tenderness, Gugu once again entered a meditative state, beginning to stabilize and adjust to the newly formed Demon Pill.
Li Ji’an, meanwhile, tenderly brought Little Fire Spirit into his Dantian, nourishing it with his thick Cyan Magical Power.
Two months later, Gugu’s realm was temporarily stabilized, and Li Ji’an, without hesitation, stored it in his Spirit Pet Bag and left the cave mansion.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Liu, on your Spirit Pet’s successful condensing of an upper rank Demon Pill. The transformation into a Demon King is within reach, envied by others."
As soon as he emerged, he saw the old president of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association leading a group of high-level members outside to offer their congratulations.
Previously, when Gugu’s Demon Pill illuminated the void, it was merely an upper rank Demon Pill. The subsequent purification by Little Fire Spirit’s Fire Marrow occurred within the cave mansion, unseen by outsiders.
"Thank you, esteemed elders," Li Ji’an replied graciously.
Indeed, he was not worried about any harm from them.
Even if the Commerce Associations in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain targeted each other secretly, publicly they absolutely would not do anything outrageous due to the iron orders of the Business Alliance.
Now, with Li Ji’an branded under the Jinhua Commerce Association, should anything happen to him within the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, the Business Alliance would not let it slide.
Not to mention the Nine Tripods Commerce Association, the rival of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, but also several other major commerce associations within the alliance have always been eyeing Fierce Tiger Commerce Association’s market share.
Furthermore, he dared to condense the Demon Pill here due to the constraints of a Spirit Contract with the other party.
It must be said, the cultivation environment in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, thanks to the Business Alliance, is quite different from the Celestial Cyan Domain and indeed provides some peace of mind.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, you’re too polite. The old me sincerely invites you to have a drink on behalf of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association. Would you honor us with your presence?" The old president spoke kindly, addressing him as a peer.
Li Ji’an smiled expectantly, having foreseen this. Gugu’s successful condensation of a prestigious Demon Pill naturally elevated his status.
Previously, even the transaction with the remnants of the Crystal Condensing Pill formula did not prompt the president to appear personally, but now he was exceptionally courteous.
Indeed, the status of the master rises with the pet.
"President’s kind offer, I would be honored," Li Ji’an nodded in agreement.
"Please, Fellow Daoist Liu!"
Li Ji’an nodded, stepping towards the inside of the commerce association.
As soon as he stepped forward, Tong Liang quickly approached.
"Congratulations Fellow Daoist Liu on your Spirit Pet’s successful condensing of an upper rank Demon Pill, truly delightful news."
Li Ji’an glanced at him with a look of confusion, but he nodded slightly and clasped his hands in thanks, "Thank you."
"I am Tong Liang from Nine Tripods Commerce Association. By chance, I witnessed your Spirit Pet’s Core Formation, quite a coincidence. Would you be interested in leaving a Communication Talisman for us to exchange ideas in the future?" Tong Liang proactively offered a Communication Talisman.
"Tong Liang from Nine Tripods Commerce Association?" Li Ji’an’s eyes narrowed slightly; this name was not unfamiliar.
Previously, while at Jinhua Commerce Association, he had heard Wu Yishan mention him many times, not only as a descendant of the current ruling line of Nine Tripods Commerce Association but also as an extraordinarily talented individual who steadfastly ranks among the top five prodigies.
"Tong Yaoyao’s grandson generation?"
"So it’s Fellow Daoist Tong, pardon me," Li Ji’an smiled more amiably in consideration of Tong Yaoyao’s influence.
"Not at all, then I will offer my congratulations here, Fellow Daoist Liu," Tong Liang said, his face filled with joy.
Indeed, his name, Tong Liang, was already well-known even to those who had fled to this place from afar.
"Little Friend Tong, be mindful of the Spirit Contract signed!" At this moment, the old steward of Tiger Hunting Commerce Association urgently reminded him.
However, this wasn’t intended for Tong Liang, but rather for the president.
Today, allowing Tong Liang to enter the premises wasn’t an issue under normal circumstances.
But unfortunately, Li Ji’an’s Spirit Pet successfully condensed a Demon Pill, which is an upper rank Demon Pill that hasn’t appeared for many years.
The value of a seed for a transformed Demon King is exceptional for any commerce association.
Especially since its master is lacking in strength, it’s entirely feasible to find a way to take charge.
Once the master is recruited, it essentially adds the foundation of a transformed Demon King to their ranks.
Such matters are naturally best known by as few people as possible.
Otherwise, if competitors appear, the cost of recruiting will undoubtedly increase, leading to a sharp rise in interest.
Currently, Bai Cailin and Tong Liang have witnessed the illumination of Li Ji’an’s Spirit Beast’s Demon Pill. Although they have signed a Spirit Contract and cannot speak about this to outsiders,
Tong Liang is not like Bai Cailin, as he is possibly the future leader of Nine Tripods Commerce Association.
Even though he is bound by Spirit Contract and blood oath not to speak to outsiders, he himself is aware and can represent the will of Nine Tripods Commerce Association to court and recruit Li Ji’an.
At the moment, the old president of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association was clearly displeased upon seeing Tong Liang.
Now, having Tong Liang blatantly attempt to poach right in front of the upper echelon of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association naturally made the old steward increasingly uncomfortable.
