Divine-level Base

Chapter 403: Chapter 403: Taiyin Sacred Body

Li Hui said, "This is the Gu Room for the Basic Lifebound Gu! Senior Brother Han Feng, please, take your pick of any Lifebound Gu you see."

Inside a spacious room, roughly two thousand square meters in area, stood rows of Gu Jars. Inside each jar was a Lifebound Gu.

Shu Feng walked past the Gu Jars, observing the Lifebound Gu inside each one.

The Lifebound Gu resembled worms, but they had razor-sharp mouthparts. They appeared somewhat clumsy, but in truth, they were incredibly vicious. They moved with the speed of a cheetah, and if released, could devour an ordinary person completely, starting with the brain.

The worm-like appearance was merely the base form of the Lifebound Gu. As their master cultivated the *Gu Demon Technique* and nurtured them along different paths, the Lifebound Gu would undergo all sorts of strange and bizarre evolutions.

Some Lifebound Gu could evolve into a Love Gu, which in turn could produce a Child Gu. If the master of the Love Gu implanted the Child Gu into their lover, the lover would be devoured whole by the Child Gu should they ever betray their partner.

Other Lifebound Gu could evolve into a Flying Demon Gu. Activating it would grant the user a pair of wings, allowing them to fly freely through the sky.

In the Black Tortoise Realm, not every Martial Saint was capable of flight. Only those who had cultivated special Secret Techniques could fly.

Of course, nurturing these various terrifying Lifebound Gu required an astronomical amount of resources.

"I’ll take this Lifebound Gu!"

Shu Feng’s gaze swept over the Lifebound Gu. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he snatched up one that was barely alive. It had two blade-like arms and exuded a ferocious aura despite its state.

Li Hui reminded him with good intentions, "Senior Brother Han Feng, this Mutated Lifebound Gu is indeed a rare find. But its mutation failed. It’s barely breathing and beyond saving. Perhaps you should choose another?"

A Lifebound Gu mutation was extremely rare. A successful one would result in a powerful and vicious Gu Insect that far surpassed its peers. However, successful mutations were few and far between. The vast majority, like this Blade Arm Lifebound Gu, were failed mutations that could not be saved.

Shu Feng said calmly, "I want this one."

’Others might not be able to save this Mutated Lifebound Gu, but I possess the Source Energy Evolutionary Mutation Nest. I can definitely make it complete its evolution.’

"Very well!"

Li Hui didn’t press the issue and quickly helped Shu Feng complete the necessary paperwork.

As soon as Shu Feng left the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he headed toward a mountain peak.

「In the reception hall of an exquisite palace on Shirei Peak.」

Hua Shilei smiled faintly. "Junior Brother Han Feng, what brings you here?"

Shu Feng said frankly, "Senior Sister Shilei, I’ve come to ask for a favor. I am cultivating the *Gu Demon Technique*! I was hoping you could help me obtain some Gu Sheddings from powerful Lifebound Gu to use as evolutionary fodder for my own."

Hua Shilei shot him a look. "Han Feng, you’ve got some nerve! The Gu Sheddings from Top Level Lifebound Gu are the best evolutionary fodder for other Gu Insects. Each one is incredibly valuable."

Shu Feng said confidently, "Consider it a favor owed. With my talent, it’s only a matter of time before I become a True Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect. If you help me this once, I can promise to do one thing for you within my power in the future. A favor from a True Disciple is far more precious than the Gu Sheddings of some Top Level Lifebound Gu."

Hua Shilei gave a dazzling smile. "Helping you isn’t out of the question! As long as you promise to help me become the Saintess after you become a True Disciple, I’ll get you some Gu Sheddings from Top Level Lifebound Gu!"

Shu Feng said, "I can only promise to do my best. After all, the Saintess is personally appointed by the Sect Leader."

Hua Shilei smiled dazzlingly. "As long as you do your best, that’s enough!"

"Deal! I’ll take my leave."

Shu Feng stated this calmly, then turned and left without hesitation.

’This guy!’

Hua Shilei was left speechless. Any other male disciple who visited her home would have been desperate to stay a little longer. Yet Han Feng, as soon as his business was concluded, turned and left, which irked her.

"Xiaozhu! You’re here!"

The moment Shu Feng returned to his small courtyard, he saw a little girl of about thirteen or fourteen. Her hair was yellowish from malnutrition, and she was thin and flat-chested, but she had a rather cute face.

This little girl was Xiaozhu, the most important person in Han Feng’s heart.

The moment Xiaozhu saw the person she knew as Han Feng, her face broke into a wide smile. It revealed several missing teeth, making her look a bit unsightly. She leaped into Shu Feng’s arms, filled with joy.

’Han Feng’s wish was to protect Xiaozhu! So I should give her the ability to protect herself. Otherwise, with all the enemies I have, she could be killed if I’m not careful.’

After a moment of contemplation, Shu Feng lightly pressed the nape of Xiaozhu’s neck, and a surge of Profound Qi flowed from his hand.

Xiaozhu instantly fell unconscious.

Shu Feng went straight back to his room, hung up a sign for "closed-door cultivation," and entered his Base Space.

Upon entering the Base Space, Shu Feng tossed the Mutated Lifebound Gu into the Source Energy Mutation Evolution Nest, then had the Central Analyzer scan the *Gu Demon Technique*.

"Analysis of the *Gu Demon Technique* is complete. Version 2.0 has been derived. Cultivating this version will increase efficiency threefold."

"Consume 10,000 Source Energy to complete the Mutated Lifebound Gu’s mutation?"

"Yes!"

Before leaving Blue Star, Shu Feng had visited the Fang Clan and obtained several treasures containing immense Source Power. He currently had 400,000 Source Power, which was more than enough for him to spend freely.

From within the Source Energy Evolutionary Mutation Nest, a flood of mucus sprayed out, enveloping the half-dead Lifebound Gu to form a fist-sized, gray egg.

A massive amount of Source Energy poured into the egg, infusing the Lifebound Gu within.

After absorbing the Source Energy, the Lifebound Gu instantly revived. Four thick, powerful, locust-like legs sprouted from its worm-like body, and its pupils began to glow with a sharp, ferocious crimson light.

"Scan her and initiate her evolution!"

Shu Feng carried Xiaozhu into the Energy Evolution Tower and commanded the Central Analyzer.

Blue beams of scanning light shot out from the Energy Evolution Tower, instantly enveloping Xiaozhu.

"To evolve her requires 200,000 Source Power!"

A line of text appeared.

Shu Feng frowned slightly. "Why does it cost so much Source Power?"

A stream of data appeared from the Central Analyzer.

Name: Xiaozhu

Taiyin Sacred Body (Inactive)

Talent: Martial Emperor’s Form (Inactive)

Power: 5, Agility: 7, Defense: 5, Constitution: 4, Intelligence: 102, Spirit Power: 120.

Charm: 15, Soul Power: 1 (Holy Soul)