"First, let me give you a taste of what's to come, try this spirit pill."
Lu Wukai, from under the dilapidated table, extracted a pill with seven丹纹 (dān wén - pill patterns) on its surface and offered it to Ji Mo.
He was confident that this seventh-grade pill would make Ji Mo see him in a new light.
"Spirit pill?"
With a look of doubt, he swallowed the pill.
"How is it? Do you feel a surge of warmth in your丹田 (dāntián - energy center)? Does your whole body feel numb and tingly? Don't panic, this is the powerful medicinal energy contained within the spirit pill cleansing your physical body. Just endure it for a moment, and you'll find your physique greatly improved."
Lu Wukai explained patiently, afraid Ji Mo wouldn't understand the preciousness of this seventh-grade spirit pill.
However, Ji Mo grimaced and said disdainfully, "What crap spirit pill? It's not even as good as the pills I roll myself. It's not only unpalatable, but it also has none of the effects you mentioned."
Lu Wukai was stunned. Could it be that the spirit pill had lost its efficacy due to improper storage?
Undeterred, he pulled a treasure from the beam, entirely black and gleaming with astonishing radiance, and introduced it: "Look at this big stick. It's refined from millennium-old ironwood and can be considered a fine piece among epic-grade treasures."
Ji Mo took it, played with it for a moment, and then casually tossed it aside, "Forget it. Epic-grade treasure? My family's firewood stick is better than this."
Lu Wukai then produced a calligraphy scroll, saying, "This calligraphy contains powerful sword intent, capable of killing people invisibly. It's extremely terrifying."
Ji Mo glanced at it, sensing no sword intent at all, and directly tore it to shreds.
Lu Wukai brought out several more treasures, all legendary items, but Ji Mo still dismissed them as worthless.
He frowned, believing Ji Mo was deliberately making things difficult and intentionally showing off.
"Then how about this one?"
Lu Wukai's expression turned grim, and he gritted his teeth as he produced an Emperor Weapon, the most precious item he possessed.
If Ji Mo hadn't been so overbearing, he would never have brought it out. It was too valuable, and there was a chance Ji Mo might betray him and try to rob and kill him for it.
He was no longer a great expert of the Mortal Immortal Realm, at most he could only unleash Saint Realm strength, and was no match for Ji Mo.
Ji Mo cast a proper glance at this Emperor Weapon, which made Lu Wukai feel a bit smug, thinking he had finally regained some face.
"Hmm, it's alright. It's almost as sharp as my family's cleaver, but the forging craftsmanship is too poor, which drags down the quality of this item."
Ji Mo commented candidly.
What?
As sharp as a cleaver?
Does your family use Emperor Weapons to cut vegetables?
Lu Wukai's forehead was covered in black lines. He felt Ji Mo was exaggerating too much.
Even the most powerful sects in the Xuan Ling Realm couldn't possibly use Emperor Weapons to cut vegetables. His words were clearly boastful, and he wasn't even ashamed.
He seriously doubted Ji Mo's character.
This kind of person, who was so good at pretending, was not cut out to be a disciple.
"It seems you have something good on you. Let me have a look."
Lu Wukai spoke.
The reason he had attacked Ji Mo earlier and pickpocketed him was because the multi-treasure snake on his wrist had sensed that Ji Mo was carrying a great treasure.
This snake was no ordinary creature; it was a primordial beast, naturally capable of sensing all sorts of rare and precious treasures.
"Speaking of which, I do have a treasure."
Ji Mo immediately took out a small, glowing stone from his embrace. It was the Bright Light Emperor Stone he had pried from a stone golem in the Myriad Demon Forest last time.
"Bright Light Emperor Stone!"
Lu Wukai's eyes lit up. This was a good item, an excellent material for refining immortal artifacts.
It seemed this kid did have some substance, no wonder the multi-treasure snake had reacted so strongly. It must have sensed the presence of the Bright Light Emperor Stone.
However, the multi-treasure snake completely ignored the Bright Light Emperor Stone. It transformed into a streak of green light and burrowed directly into Ji Mo's embrace.
"Ouch, that tickles. You're quite indecent, aren't you?"
Ji Mo quickly took the multi-treasure snake out of his embrace, along with his small slingshot.
The multi-treasure snake was tightly wrapped around the slingshot, its face full of intoxication, refusing to let go.
Divine objects concealed themselves. The slingshot was plain and unadorned, not emitting any divine radiance.
Lu Wukai was utterly bewildered. The multi-treasure snake was only interested in treasures; the more precious the item, the more it liked it.
Now, it was ignoring the Bright Light Emperor Stone and clinging to a broken slingshot. It was truly strange.
He snatched the slingshot and examined it carefully, finding nothing unusual. He then tried to pull it, but the slingshot remained motionless.
Something was wrong. With his Saint Realm cultivation, he could even activate Emperor Weapons, so why couldn't he pull a mere broken slingshot?
"Alas, you're too weak if you can't even pull a slingshot."
Ji Mo took back the slingshot, removed the multi-treasure snake, and threw it back to Lu Wukai. Then, he casually pulled the slingshot.
Instantly.
Lu Wukai felt a chill run down his spine, his soul trembling. He was so terrified that he collapsed onto the ground.
"It seems your body is indeed very weak, you can't even stand steadily. It's a pity I don't have suitable medicinal ingredients, otherwise I'd help you recuperate."
Ji Mo put away the slingshot and looked at Lu Wukai's face, sensing that the man indeed had significant problems with his body.
Lu Wukai was still shaken. He thought he had just sensed the aura of a divine weapon.
This must be a hallucination.
How could a slingshot be a divine weapon? He must be going mad.
"It must be the old injury to my divine soul acting up, causing hallucinations."
Lu Wukai muttered, taking several deep breaths to calm himself.
"Alright, give me back my silver. I don't have time to mess around with you anymore."
Ji Mo said.
Lu Wukai helplessly spread his hands and said, "Do I look like someone who has silver?"
"Are you kidding me?"
Ji Mo frowned, his expression darkening. He felt he needed to teach this old Lu a lesson; such shamelessness was quite undignified.
Seeing Ji Mo about to get angry, Lu Wukai quickly said, "Although I don't have silver, I have a great opportunity to share with you."
Seeing that Ji Mo was only thinking of getting his silver back and not his Emperor Weapon, Lu Wukai felt that the person before him was quite reliable.
He felt that perhaps they could cooperate and pursue a great opportunity together.
"Guess if I believe you?"
Ji Mo snorted coldly, feeling that there was not a single honest word from Lu Wukai's mouth.
However, Lu Wukai didn't waste any more time. He asked Ji Mo to return the small blade and immediately injected a continuous stream of spiritual energy into it.
Instantly.
The rust on the surface of the blade disappeared, revealing its original material, which turned out to be a small scale.
"This is actually a small dragon scale, containing information about an ancient dragon cave. Let's join forces to seize the fortune within. You can choose your preferred treasures first, and I only want the Dragon Saliva Liquid from the Dragon Transformation Pool!"
Lu Wukai said.
He had been hiding in this city with the true purpose of obtaining this dragon cave.
Dragon Saliva Liquid could cleanse the marrow and transform one's body.
Lu Wukai believed that by soaking in the Dragon Saliva Liquid, the injuries to his body could be healed, and he could recover his peak strength.
"Dragon Saliva Liquid!"
Ji Mo's eyes lit up. He had heard of this treasure. Ordinary people, after soaking in it once, could awaken a supreme sacred body and become cultivation geniuses.
If his own废体 (fèitǐ -废体 - crippled physique) could soak in it a few more times, perhaps he could sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and begin to cultivate!