Chapter 1129:

Qin Qi said slowly, "With so many magical resources, I wonder how much my cultivation will improve."

With this thought in mind, Qin Qi directly started his closed-door training mode.

Just like that, time passed in the blink of an eye.

In a flash, ten days had gone by.

Today, Housekeeper Wu and the Four Demons of Yuanxin quietly waited at the entrance to the side hall.

It wasn’t long before they sensed an astonishing aura coming from inside the inner side hall.

"Oh? Looks like Young Master’s cultivation has made some progress." Housekeeper Wu sensed the aura and smiled slightly.

Not too long after, Qin Qi walked out from the inner hall.

Upon seeing Qin Qi’s cultivation, Housekeeper Wu hurriedly offered his congratulations, "Congratulations, Young Master, on advancing your cultivation!"

"There’s nothing much to congratulate. I’ve only reached the peak of the Third Layer of the Core Formation Stage," Qin Qi shook his head.

Housekeeper Wu chuckled warmly, "Young Master, you are far too modest. True, the Palace Master prepared no small amount of resources, but being able to improve your cultivation by two layers shows just how exceptional your own talent is as well!"

Qin Qi didn’t bother with any more formalities and cut straight to the point, "Housekeeper Wu, you’re waiting for me here in the side hall—does this mean there’s news about the Demon Beast Essence Blood?"

Housekeeper Wu said, "Young Master is absolutely right. I’ve been inquiring especially for you these past few days, and indeed, I’ve found a lead!"

Qin Qi was delighted, "Tell me quickly!"

Housekeeper Wu answered promptly, "It’s a long story, and I can’t vouch for its truth. But word is, in Xuantian City, ’Venerable Yunxiu’ has a bottle of Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood."

"Heavenly Evolution Beast?" Qin Qi clearly hadn’t heard of this beast before.

Housekeeper Wu explained, "The rumor is, this Heavenly Evolution Beast possesses the bloodline of the True Spirit Kunpeng, and even has an extremely powerful Devouring Divine Technique."

"According to ancient records, this beast does indeed have Kunpeng’s bloodline. Still, whether the essence blood truly belongs to the Heavenly Evolution Beast is something you’ll have to judge for yourself, Young Master!"

Qin Qi stroked his chin, "Venerable Yunxiu? Another Nascent Soul Stage expert. These seniors at the Nascent Soul Stage aren’t ones to be taken advantage of. Getting the Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood from their hands won’t be an easy matter!"

Housekeeper Wu said nothing.

Qin Qi smiled, "Of course, Housekeeper Wu, you don’t need to worry about that. How to obtain the Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood—that’s my business."

"But as for meeting Venerable Yunxiu, I’ll need you to lead the way."

Housekeeper Wu immediately replied, "Rest assured, Young Master. I’ve already mentioned this matter to Venerable Yunxiu. That essence blood doesn’t serve much purpose to him. If you truly need it, just pay him a visit!"

"Alright!" Qin Qi nodded, "Then I’ll trouble you, Housekeeper Wu."

Housekeeper Wu promptly swept his sleeve, "Young Master, this way please!"

Venerable Yunxiu resides right in Xuantian City, so the journey wasn’t far.

Led by Housekeeper Wu, they soon arrived at a picturesque estate.

"May I ask if Venerable Yunxiu is present?"

Housekeeper Wu asked respectfully.

After about a dozen breaths.

A voice boomed out like thunder, "Heh? It’s Wu Xiaoyou—looks like you’ve brought over this friend from the Primordial Heart Palace."

"I happen to be curious about this young fellow as well. Bring him in!"

Upon hearing this, Housekeeper Wu led Qin Qi into the estate.

Before long, they reached the inner depths of the estate, and by a small stream, saw Venerable Yunxiu.

Venerable Yunxiu looked to be about fifty years old, slightly plump, with an amiable expression.

He held a fan, sitting on a cushion, gently fanning himself.

Yet, what Qin Qi and the others hadn’t expected was that they weren’t the only guests today.

There was even an old acquaintance.

The person was none other than Wang Baihe!

"Qin Qi!" Wang Baihe’s eyes turned cold.

Standing at his side was a young man, in his twenties, looking slightly older than Qin Qi.

Once Wang Baihe brought up the name, the young man said, "Master, is this the Qin Qi you mentioned?"

Qin Qi glanced at the young man, and couldn’t help feeling a jolt in his heart.

Because the other’s cultivation had shockingly reached the Sixth Layer of the Core Formation Stage, his whole aura radiating a deep, unfathomable sense of danger.

Qin Qi couldn’t help but send a voice transmission to Housekeeper Wu by his side, "Housekeeper Wu, who is this person?"

Housekeeper Wu calmly transmitted back, "Young Master, this is Zhao Beiyi, Xuan Yi Sect’s strongest genius!"

"So he’s Zhao Beiyi?" Qin Qi narrowed his eyes.

He vaguely guessed a bit of their purpose—this Zhao Beiyi has an Innate Spiritual Body, cultivates the Ten Thousand Beasts Body, and also needs Demon Beast Essence Blood.

Most likely, he’s also eyeing the Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood.

"Qin Qi, what are you doing here?" Wang Baihe said icily.

Displeasure flickered in his gaze.

This Qin Qi’s cultivation has improved again—he’s reached Core Formation Stage, Third Layer?

Qin Qi didn’t bother showing Wang Baihe any hospitality, "If your Xuan Yi Sect can come, why can’t I?"

Venerable Yunxiu smiled kindly, "Qin Qi, you’re here today with the same purpose as these two. You want my Heavenly Evolution Beast essence blood!"

"What do you want it for?" Wang Baihe snapped viciously.

Qin Qi stood with his hands behind his back, "What, do I need your permission to want the Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood?"

Wang Baihe frowned, first cursing Venerable Yunxiu as crafty in his heart, then saying, "Hmph, that Heavenly Evolution Beast essence blood is ours for the taking. You think you can snatch it from Xuan Yi Sect?"

Qin Qi didn’t waste words.

He asked, "Venerable Yunxiu, may I ask what you want in exchange for the Heavenly Evolution Beast’s essence blood?"

Venerable Yunxiu waved his sleeve, "I won’t bother with pretense. I only want one thing—Spirit Grass over a hundred years old. Whoever offers more, gets the essence blood!"

Zhao Beiyi laughed, "Venerable Yunxiu, with that requirement, you’ve found the right people. Our Xuan Yi Sect may not be the supreme power in this entire secret realm, but when it comes to spirit plants older than a hundred years, we sure have enough stashed away!"

Wang Baihe stood with his hands behind his back, "Brother Yunxiu, let’s cut to the chase—five spirit plants over a hundred years old for your Heavenly Evolution Beast essence blood!"

When he finished speaking,

The two looked at Qin Qi in unison, the cold smiles and mocking looks on their faces all too obvious.

After all, hundred-year spirit plants were incredibly rare.

Qin Qi was just a Core Formation cultivator—where would he get so many hundred-year spirit plants?

Housekeeper Wu and the Four Demons of Yuanxin also felt a wave of anxiety for Qin Qi.

If it were anything else, Primordial Heart Palace could help Qin Qi out, but with hundred-year spirit plants, even they couldn’t produce many.

"Qin Qi, if you can’t offer a higher price, then I’ll have to give the Heavenly Evolution Beast essence blood to them," Venerable Yunxiu said with a genial smile.

However, just when everyone thought Wang Baihe and Zhao Beiyi were about to secure the essence blood—

Qin Qi suddenly spoke languidly, "Five, huh? That’s not really much."