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After the shock, Xunuo's expression changed, and he looked at Bai Xiwu with a gaze full of killing intent.
Firebane Grass, also known as Fire Spirit Grass, grows in areas rich in fire veins and is itself a product of condensed Fire Poison. This herb is abundant in fire elemental energy and serves as an unparalleled elixir for Fire Root Cultivators. Not to mention Firebane Grass, even the pills made from it are said to exist only in legends.
The extreme scarcity of this herb is one aspect; the main reason is that Firebane Grass can change its appearance according to the terrain, vegetation, and even the surrounding living creatures. Thus, many in the cultivation world know of this herb, but only a rare few have seen or can recognize it. Naturally, it would not appear at ordinary trade fairs.
Bai Wuxi told Xunuo that the only solution was Firebane Grass, which made Xunuo feel that Bai Wuxi was pouring oil on the flames, provoking him further. However, Long-Bearded Soul appeared quite confident and was very pleased with Xunuo's reaction. Without waiting for Xunuo to explode in anger, Bai Wuxi immediately said, "I happen to have news about the whereabouts of a Firebane Grass."
Xunuo was initially delighted but quickly realized that this person had gone through such a long detour to bring up the main topic, indicating he had ulterior motives. Suppressing his overwhelming joy, Xunuo maintained a blank expression and said, "What do you want? Speak plainly. There's no need for such roundabout ways."
Long-Bearded Soul awkwardly smiled and said, "We only ask that you take us to that place filled with Fire Poison; this news about Firebane Grass will be our reward for you."
Xunuo fixed his gaze on Bai Wuxi and asked, "Do all five of you want to go to that place filled with Fire Poison?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
Bai Wuxi felt uneasy under Xunuo's intense stare. Sighing, he explained, "All five of us are Yin Spirit Root Cultivators. While we have our physical bodies, due to the nature of our Spiritual Roots, we are not afraid of Yin Sha entering our bodies; instead, we can refine Yin Sha to fight against it. However, if our physical bodies are severed and Yin Sha invades our souls, the sheer quantity is something ordinary cultivators cannot withstand. Have you not seen other souls suffering under the scorching sun? We are not afraid of the blazing sun due to the density of Yin Sha surrounding us. Similarly, since Yin Sha cannot be eliminated, we find it difficult to transition into Reincarnation." At this point, the other four sighed in unison.
Bai Wuxi then glanced at Xunuo and continued, "Our current situation is very similar to yours. You still have a year left and a slim chance for redemption. If we cannot eliminate Yin Sha, we must either find an Eerie Land to dissipate our memories and become wandering souls or take a gamble by enduring seven days under the scorching sun in hopes of a chance at Reincarnation. However, the likelihood of all five of us losing our souls simultaneously exceeds ninety-nine percent. If we could accompany you to a place rich in Fire Poison and use it to refine our souls and eliminate Yin Sha, our chances of transitioning into Reincarnation would exceed fifty percent. We ask for your assistance." After finishing his speech, Bai Wuxi bowed deeply.
Xunuo was worried about their true intentions but felt relieved once he understood their motives. He could easily crush these souls with a mere gesture and was not afraid they would concoct any schemes.
However, Xunuo was well aware of his own limitations; not only could he not obtain Firebane Grass, but he also couldn't even locate it. He stared coldly at Bai Wuxi for a moment before saying, "I can take you all to the place filled with Fire Poison; however, you must help me capture Firebane Grass. Otherwise, this deal cannot proceed."
Bai Wuxi turned back to whisper with the other four for a moment before turning back and saying, "We are willing to serve your commands; however, capturing Firebane Grass requires certain items that you will need to prepare yourself."
Xunuo nodded and replied, "Of course; just tell me what you need."
Feeling somewhat confident after saying this—thinking himself somewhat affluent among Loose Cultivators—Xunuo was taken aback when Bai Wuxi mentioned the first item: "Yin Soul Rope; this is an essential item. Without it, even if you encounter Firebane Grass head-on, you won't be able to capture it."
In the unknown area of the Three Star Underground City, Xunuo had encountered the Yin Soul Rope several times during this adventure. This object varied in length and thickness, but its dense Yin Malevolence made it intimidating to approach. Xunuo was not entirely clear about its power, as it was only later in their journey that they encountered high-level Yin Soul Beasts capable of refining such an item. By then, Xunuo was already too weak to resist and was merely fleeing alongside a few others. The most critical point was that Xunuo lacked the means to create this item; outside of the Three Star Underground City, they had never seen anything like it and had no idea where to obtain it.
As Xunuo furrowed his brow, Bai Wuxi chuckled, "I know that you are not skilled in this area, but only a Yin Spirit Root Cultivator can refine this item. Moreover, you already have the necessary materials at hand."
Xunuo looked thoughtfully at Bai Wuxi and urged him to elaborate. It turned out that the Yin Soul Rope was an extremely malicious weapon, lying somewhere between a magical artifact and a spell. It involved condensing souls with spells and refining them with Yin Sha. The quality of the Yin Soul Rope was directly proportional to the quality of the souls used; the more complete the soul used in its creation, the higher the quality and power of the Yin Soul Rope.
"Although I am not proficient in this field, He Xian Gu is an expert," Bai Wuxi said, gesturing towards a Female Spirit beside him.
Upon seeing her, Xunuo recognized her as the one who had initially warned him against releasing these souls when he first discovered them in the Underground City. The Female Seer Cultivator bowed respectfully and said, "I indeed possess the means to refine the Yin Soul Rope and am willing to assist you. However, I also know that Cold Friend is quite skilled in this area as well. If both of us work together on this, we can speed up the process. Your time is pressing, and we cannot afford to delay."
Among the five souls present, a burly man with a dark complexion stood at the back and said with cupped hands, "I am at your service," before falling silent.
Xunuo nodded thoughtfully but suddenly changed expression and asked Bai Wuxi, "The raw materials you mentioned are..."
Bai Wuxi grinned and pointed at several Mysterious Yin Pots in Xunuo's hands. "Just as you thought, these Mysterious Yin Pots contain hundreds of souls—if not thousands—and they are all complete souls. They would be an excellent choice for refining the Yin Soul Rope."
Xunuo shook his head upon hearing this and firmly replied, "I promised to let you all transition into Reincarnation not just for you but for all these souls. This matter has been settled and cannot be changed; please seek another method."
Bai Wuxi's expression faltered for a moment before he quickly became serious. "You are a person of your word; I have overstepped."
He Xian Gu interjected, "There are many Remnant Souls in the Underground City; you could capture some Remnant Souls to refine into Yin Soul Ropes as well. However, since Remnant Souls are of lower quality, it may take two to create one effective Yin Soul Rope."
Xunuo nodded in agreement. "Then let it be so." With that, he opened several Mysterious Yin Pots and released all the souls contained within.
Having obtained a method to dispel Yin Sha, Xunuo immediately revised his plans for upcoming actions. Dispelling the Evil Poison within him was paramount; he needed to focus entirely on completing this task.
Xunuo would not venture back into the Three Star Underground City alone to capture Remnant Souls; he felt an innate fear of that place deep within his bones. If possible, he wanted nothing more than to distance himself from Three Star City as quickly as possible. When he returned to Liu Canghai's cave, he found that the slightly injured Old Woman was no longer there. He then requested Liu Canghai to take Bai Wuxi and several other souls down into the unknown area of Underground City to capture Remnant Souls and refine them into Yin Soul Ropes on-site.
Mei Sanli expressed doubt: "If there is no unique method or if one does not possess a Yin Spirit Root body, obtaining a Yin Soul Rope would be futile. What use would it be for Xue Dao You to refine such an item?"
Naturally, Xunuo could not disclose any information about Firebane Grass; revealing his own situation would only complicate matters further. He sighed and said, "I need to make a trip to Purple Sun Fiery Valley soon; I have some use for this item."
Liu Canghai looked at Mei Sanli with some hesitation. After a moment of thought, Mei Sanli's expression suddenly changed as he reached out a hand to check Xunuo's pulse. After a brief moment, he exclaimed, "Yin Sha has entered the pulse!" It then dawned on Mei Sanli why Xunuo had not disclosed the source of the information regarding the Foundation Pill.
It seemed that Xunuo had paid a great price to obtain this information and chose not to share it with his own people, indicating that there were some underlying consequences he did not want to involve others in. This made Mei Sanli feel a deep respect for him. "Xue Dao You has suffered," Mei Sanli said, cupping his hands in salute to Xunuo.
Xunuo shook his head sadly.
Mei Sanli continued, "Leave this matter to us; we can resolve it within ten days."
Liu Canghai looked at Mei Sanli in confusion, unable to understand how Big Mei had become so accommodating. Xunuo returned the gesture and left with a Mysterious Yin Pot.
A moment later, Xunuo appeared on the third floor of the Magic Circle Masters Guild.
This was Xunuo's first time on this floor. Before entering the unknown area of the Three Star Underground City, Xunuo had only come to certify as a Sixth-Level Array Master and received the robe of a Sixth-Level Array Master. He had not yet ascended to the third floor, which could only be accessed by Sixth-Level Array Masters. This time, he came primarily to verify whether Bai Wuxi's claims were true. Another purpose was to borrow several sets of formations from the Magic Circle Masters Guild.
According to Bai Wuxi, Firebane Grass, although it grew in Fire Poison, possessed Earth Attribute powers and excelled at Earth Escape. It was necessary to trap it with formations so that it could not use its Earth Escape techniques. As a Sixth-Level Array Master, borrowing several sets of formations from the Magic Circle Masters Guild was not difficult for Xunuo.
Upon arriving on the third floor of the Magic Circle Masters Guild, Xunuo immediately attracted the attention of several high-ranking members. They regarded Xunuo, who had advanced to a high-level Array Master at such a young age, with great importance. However, upon seeing Xunuo's dispirited demeanor, the senior Array Masters exchanged glances and quickly inquired about the reason for his distress. Sighing deeply, Xunuo found an excuse to deflect their questions and redirected the conversation toward his purpose for being there.
Half a day later, Xunuo left the Magic Circle Masters Guild. This time, he not only borrowed several sets of formations but also gathered the materials needed for refining an improved version of the Heaven and Earth Four Killing Formation. Afterwards, he purchased a Black Iron Boat. Within Flying Artifacts, Xunuo remained highly confident in the defensive capabilities of the Black Iron Boat. Of course, he also confirmed Bai Wuxi's words and understood that he needed to make a trip to Purple Sun Fiery Valley.
Is it Monday already? Time flies.
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