Chapter 932: Chapter 361: Level 5 [Chicken Cage] Spirit Effect—Nascent Soul Body!

The so-called refining is to transform the entire cultivator, whether it’s mana or blood energy, into a single blood pill to aid in cultivation.

Moreover, activities like human trafficking are even more common.

Instances where Foundation Establishment cultivators ride flying boats, accompanied by several Qi Cultivation Stage disciples, to engage in such trade, are all too frequent.

Even more extreme are direct trades of human "materials."

Things like a hundred kidneys or a hundred human skins.

"Compared to them, what kind of old demon am I? I simply act with ruthless methods. Even if I use some Demon Path techniques, they’re all given by the panel."

Ji Yuan muttered in his heart, finally arriving above Nightmare Island, where his figure descended from the air.

Though he possessed a token for the small courtyard, he didn’t enter directly; instead, he mimicked Bone Nightmare Old Demon by first coming to the hall before walking to the small courtyard door, bowing his hands lightly:

"Disciple Hu Beizhi, requests to see Master."

After a moment, the array before him opened a doorway, and a cheerful voice of the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother emerged from within.

"Come in."

Ji Yuan then stepped inside.

After a while, he found himself guided into a small courtyard where he saw the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother writing.

Ji Yuan chose not to disturb, standing silently behind her. After a while, she finished her writing and then asked:

"How is it? Have you recovered?"

"Reporting to Master, the disciple has recovered."

As for saying things like how he came to pay respects immediately upon recovery, there wasn’t any need; it would be too contrived.

"Very good."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother said with a smile, "I promised you before that once you were recovered, I’d prepare a meeting gift for you. I have it ready now."

"The disciple dare not accept."

Ji Yuan replied fearfully, "It’s already an honor that Master would take on such a lowly disciple, I’m utterly grateful, let alone expect any gift."

"Alright, you’re the only disciple I have, there’s no need to be so reserved."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother frowned slightly.

"Come forward."

"Yes."

Ji Yuan stepped forward a few steps, and with a flick of her fingers, a piece of decaying wood emanating rich Wood Attribute Spiritual Qi fell before him.

"This is..."

"This is the heart of thousand-year-old pine, excellent for nurturing fire. Take it to refine, and store your Yin Corpse Demon Fire within; it will nourish your demon fire, making it stronger."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother explained.

"Disciple thanks Master for her great kindness."

Ji Yuan bowed again... thousand-year-old pine; regardless of what it is, anything with the thousand-year age is generally a treasure for Nascent Soul cultivators.

Core Formation cultivators simply shouldn’t even think of getting their hands on it.

"Also, here’s a meeting gift left for you by my husband; you may take it."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother flicked her fingers again, and another streak of light landed before Ji Yuan, turning into a piece of aged bark.

Ji Yuan received it with both hands and looked down to see the bark covered densely with text, some featuring various array patterns...

Just a glance left him somewhat dizzy, prompting him to quickly raise his head.

"This is a journal of inheritance from a Tier Four Array Master that my husband found. Since you are also an Array Master, take it back and comprehend it carefully; it should be quite beneficial to your array Dao cultivation."

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother said casually.

"This..."

Ji Yuan’s voice seemed to tremble slightly.

Indeed, compared to this array inheritance in hand, the previously given thousand-year pine was negligible.

The inheritance of a Tier Four Array Master, if spread outside, not to mention Core Formation cultivators breaking their heads trying to get it, even some Nascent Soul monsters might want to make an offer.

Array Master inheritance is scarce, let alone a Tier Four Array Master’s.

"This item is exceedingly precious; disciple... disciple feels undeserving."

After a brief excitement, Ji Yuan’s instinctive thought was... there’s a catch!

Such a precious treasure being given to himself, a newly inducted disciple, likely had ulterior motives.

"The Sect Leader has already comprehended it, and since it’s of no further use, you may take it. Just remember to preserve it carefully, and you may return it once you have fully comprehended it."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother finished and waved her hand, signaling her disinterest in further discussing the matter.

Hearing this, Ji Yuan felt slightly at ease.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Sect Leader."

Ji Yuan raised his hand, storing the item in his storage bag.

"Hmm, has your cultivation encountered any difficulties lately?"

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, having accepted her first disciple, was naturally curious and took the initiative to ask.

Ji Yuan had anticipated this question.

The cultivation in the "Sword Manual" certainly couldn’t be discussed, and as for other Demon Path techniques, though he had begun comprehending the Nascent Soul-reaching "Yin Transformation and Spirit Absorption Book," it wasn’t something he could openly discuss either.

Once discovered, it would likely require handing over.

"Disciple has been recuperating recently, so I haven’t had the chance to delve into the ’Great Dream Demon Scripture.’"

Ji Yuan replied courteously.

"Hmm, although you have already reached Core Formation, as my disciple, you may choose to inherit one of the sect’s Nascent Soul techniques either for future cultivation or as supplementary cultivation."

"Yes, disciple thanks Master."

"In the future, if you have any questions in cultivation, feel free to come to me."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother advised once again.

Not long after, Ji Yuan left the small courtyard.

He looked at the two treasures he’d received inside the storage bag and recalled the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s last few words.

’Were it an ordinary cultivator, they might truly be fooled by these two Nascent Soul monsters, but unfortunately... I have faced a couple of Nascent Soul monsters and even almost died at their hands.’