Chapter 329: Chapter 194: High Tier Soul Crystal Stone; Soul Slave Upgrade

He thought about it, however, hesitating on whether to give it to Zhang Jinquan for research. If a formula or even a similar medicine could be developed, it would be an extremely rare Elixir.

This type of medicine, which enhanced True Qi Cultivation, was basically used only by Martial Artists of the Middle Third Grades and above.

Such Elixirs were already rare. If they could successfully research one, it would mean the Cheng Family Medicine Shop would have another highly competitive product.

But the thought that there was only one of these Elixirs, and that a failed experiment would be a waste, made him feel conflicted.

After some more thought, he decided to shelve the idea for now and deal with it later.

At the same time, his desire to explore other parts of the Wilderness World grew stronger.

There were Sect Ruins, Beastman Ruins, Elf Tribe ruins, and more, all filled with good things waiting for him to discover.

But he couldn’t do everything at once. He needed support from the outside world to expand his territory in this one, which would allow him to obtain more resources for exchange and acquire more Soul Slaves to develop the land.

He then looked at the blood-red High Tier Soul Crystal Stone to the side, and its information appeared before him.

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[High Tier Soul Crystal Stone]

Description: A special Crystal Stone from the Valley of the Dead in the Wilderness World, production is scarce and rare. It automatically gathers and collects Souls within a 500-meter radius. When it has collected a full Soul, the Crystal Stone will light up and can release one complete Soul. When the Soul is released, it will inherit and fuse with a portion of its memories, condense a physical body, and become the releaser’s Soul Slave, offering absolute obedience.

Special:

①: When a Soul Slave condenses a physical body, the releaser can shape its appearance and bestow 30 Four-dimensional Attribute Points, which can be used to enhance the four Attributes of Body, Spirit, Strength, and Agility, and cannot be changed afterward.

②: A Soul Slave will gain five Attribute Points upon breaking through to a new Grade.

③: Skill restriction lifted.

④: Talent restriction lifted. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

⑤: Can be used to upgrade a Soul Slave created by a Middle Tier Soul Crystal Stone. After upgrading, improvements will be made upon its Middle Tier foundation. There is a chance to restore one of the Soul Slave’s former skills from its previous life or randomly gain a new Talent Ability.

Restrictions:

①: Soul Slaves can only operate within the Wilderness World.

②: Soul Slaves created by a Low Tier Soul Crystal Stone cannot be upgraded directly.

Uses: 1

Quantity: 1 (piece)

Points: 4500

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Looking at the Crystal Stone’s description, Cheng Zongyang’s eyes went wide.

’This High Tier Soul Crystal Stone is kind of amazing, isn’t it?’

’All restrictions are lifted... Does that mean that, just like a normal person, they can not only improve their Skills and Talents but also learn new Skills on their own? Maybe even practice Martial Arts Techniques?’

A Soul Slave created by a Middle Tier Soul Crystal Stone could improve its copied Skills, but it couldn’t learn new ones. Everything else was also restricted.

But with this High Tier one, all restrictions were lifted!

’The result should be just as I guessed. They can learn and improve normally.’

The most astonishing part was that it could be used to promote a Soul Slave created by a Middle Tier Soul Crystal Stone, and they would randomly gain a Skill or a Talent!

If that was the case, then spending 4,500 Points was well worth it.

Even the Flower Roster had cost Five Thousand Points, and the Soul Gathering Stele was only one thousand Points!

A High Tier Soul Crystal Stone for 4,500 Points was truly worth every single Point!

The Skill restriction prevented a Soul Slave from learning more, which meant it couldn’t unleash its true, proper potential!

But once this restriction was lifted, the 4,500 Points would be more than paid for.

As for the gaze on his back, Cheng Zongyang could naturally feel it.

He could sense Luo Dingran’s burning desire and craving for this Crystal Stone.

Luo Dingran’s Talent was Commander-in-Chief, which could increase the Four-dimensional Attributes of those under his command by 20%.

Now that this restriction was lifted, it meant the upper limit of this Talent could be raised. The effects would complement each other, and the Attributes of those under his command would increase accordingly.

A High Tier Crystal Stone could upgrade a Middle Tier Soul Slave. Using it on Luo Dingran would maximize its benefits and utility.

Of course, using it on Talents like Li Xingyun’s intensive cultivation, Han Mo’s Great Pharmacist, or Zhang Jinquan’s Self-Healing would also have excellent results.

He even wondered if Zhang Jinquan’s Talent, if gradually improved to a certain level, could turn into a heaven-defying Ability like super Regeneration.

But no matter what, the High Tier Soul Crystal Stone could at least be used according to a Soul Slave’s Talent, thereby unlocking even greater value from that Talent!

"You want this High Tier Soul Crystal Stone?" Cheng Zongyang asked, holding the Crystal Stone and looking at Luo Dingran behind him.

Luo Dingran nodded solemnly, not hiding his desire in the slightest. "Yes. Combined with my Talent, it will have a boosting effect on all personnel in the future.

"It would also enhance the five teams that go out on hunting and exploration missions. Furthermore, this humble one wishes to try practicing Martial Arts Techniques."

Cheng Zongyang understood Luo Dingran’s intentions.

He immediately said, "Let’s go outside. I’ll try upgrading you."

A flash of excitement appeared in Luo Dingran’s eyes as he nodded in agreement.

Cheng Zongyang also grabbed the Nine Yang Pill.

「A moment later, outside the marketplace cottage.」

Cheng Zongyang looked at the motionless Luo Dingran and placed the Soul Crystal Stone on his head.

As a thought crossed his mind, a new notification appeared.

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[Notification:

①: When using a High Tier Soul Crystal Stone to create a new Soul Slave, five corpses dead for no more than 24 hours are required.

②: When using a High Tier Soul Crystal Stone to upgrade a Soul Slave created by a Middle Tier Soul Crystal Stone, there is no need to collect Souls. One corpse dead for no more than 24 hours is required to facilitate the new Energy reorganization, and the Soul Slave will randomly gain one Talent or one Skill from its previous life.

③: ...

④: ...

⑤: ...]

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Cheng Zongyang finished reading and noticed the latter points were already mentioned in the description, so he didn’t pay them much mind.

He needed to remember the first two points.

’Five corpses, or one corpse!’

Taking back the Crystal Stone, Cheng Zongyang explained the situation to Luo Dingran. Then he said:

"There are many captive Eighth Grade Martial Artists over at Tiantuan Village. I’ll go get one for you."

"Thank you for your trouble, my Lord!" Luo Dingran said with a cupped-fist bow.

Cheng Zongyang waved his hand, entered the marketplace cottage, and left the Wilderness World.

After emerging, he took a moment to look at his surroundings and calm himself before leaving his residence, heading out of the city toward Tiantuan Village.

Upon entering Tiantuan Village, he saw the sect disciples standing guard at the entrance, as well as patrols everywhere.

There were quite a few of them.

"Greetings, Lord Cheng," a guard at the farmland entrance said with a cupped-fist bow, then added hesitantly, "Lord Cheng, could you please give us the password?"

"No need to be afraid. Being diligent and responsible is a good thing. From now on, you must ask everyone you see," Cheng Zongyang said, reassuring them, before giving the password: "Three eights are twenty-four."

"Thank you, my Lord!" the three guards replied gratefully with cupped-fist bows.

Cheng Zongyang continued walking inside.

This password system was his idea: a new password from the multiplication tables every hour.

First, it wasn’t too complicated, so they didn’t have to rack their brains thinking up new passwords.

Second, it could also improve these people’s math skills as a bonus.

If anyone failed to give the correct response, they were to be seized first and questioned later. At the same time, if an intruder tried to force their way in, any of the three guards could immediately send a warning signal.

As long as the Wilderness Rice was not yet harvested, he had to be on guard against the six families trying to cause trouble.

Although this kind of password could easily be extracted from the guards by an intruder through threats, it was still a relatively good system. At the very least, the high frequency of changes meant a high level of vigilance.

Along the way, every patrol he encountered would challenge him for the password face-to-face. This was mandatory; it was the same for everyone, no matter who they were.

He entered a place where the family Martial Artists were being held in isolation, took one out, and left Tiantuan Village.

If someone was going to disappear, it had to happen after he left the village.

Halfway there, Cheng Zongyang crushed the unconscious man’s throat and brought him into the Wilderness World.

When he emerged from the marketplace cottage again, Luo Dingran was at the entrance, recording the completion status of tasks on a blackboard.

"My Lord."

Luo Dingran was a little surprised to see Cheng Zongyang return so quickly and hurriedly greeted him with a cupped-fist bow.

"Continue." Cheng Zongyang had uttered a single word.

A moment later, after Luo Dingran had prepared himself and lay on the ground, Cheng Zongyang placed the corpse beside him and the High Tier Soul Crystal Stone on his forehead, while Zhang Jinquan and the others watched.

"Upgrade!"

The thought flashed through Cheng Zongyang’s mind.

Instantly, the High Tier Soul Crystal Stone, which didn’t need to collect Souls, slowly floated up and dispersed into a cloud of red smoke.

The smoke was thick and as red as blood, giving off a rather strange and terrifying feeling.

Slowly, the smoke covered Luo Dingran’s body.

Then, as everyone watched, the smoke spread to the corpse beside him.

Instantly, both man and corpse were submerged in the red smoke. No one could see what was happening inside.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the swirling smoke gathered and converged on Luo Dingran’s position, while the corpse beside him had vanished.

Finally, the roiling red smoke contracted and sank into Luo Dingran’s body until it disappeared completely.

[Soul Slave upgrade successful.]

A notification sound echoed in Cheng Zongyang’s mind.

Luo Dingran had not yet awoken.

But Cheng Zongyang could already see his information.