Celestial Demon Starting from Attribute Points-Chapter 55: Dusk Flame Earth Fire Pill Root Map

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Dusk Flame Earth Fire Pill Root Map

Su Cangyuan was exterminated, most of the Luoshi Sect’s malicious spirits were gathered and subsequently annihilated, and the Canal Gang officially fell under control...

With these events unfolding, Li Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling something akin to "having attended a semester and still unable to relax," "having fought battles a lifetime and still unable to savor life."

He is a young man full of vigor; it’s not normal not to have certain thoughts. But after his new marriage, he had spent only two spring nights with his wife before he left home.

At present, with his status, Wei Yao and Su Qiang could not accompany him; even his future bride was right before his eyes but remained unreachable.

Reaching her is one thing, but this future bride of his also lively accompanies him daily, unguardedly flaunting herself.

Cao Yi’s unintentional touch at times, a brush of her long hair—perhaps she felt nothing at all—but for Li Xuan, it was endlessly enticing.

He longed to hurry home, to share heartfelt conversations with his wife and maids, recounting his longing and yearning.

’However, I can’t leave just yet.’

’There’s one last task remaining, and without completing it, my heart remains unsettled.’

Li Xuan sighed secretly, yet he also felt secretly pleased.

Why?

Because people don’t realize their potential until they’re pushed to their limits.

During this period, he used the tide to send Lin Jieniu away;

Furthermore, he stirred trouble from the east, starting a three-way battle between General Yuan, Mr. Su, and the demons. Though General Yuan was the first to be eliminated, he saw Mister Su and the demons more clearly;

Then, he took the risky move of discovering from Rose another identity of Mr. Su, which cemented his intention to kill him. He subsequently allied with demons, driving tigers to devour wolves, waiting for the tiger-wolf fight to end with mutual harm, so he, as the fisherman, would reap the final benefit;

Afterward, he reenacted the thief’s strategy, cutting the weed’s roots, slaughtering Mr. Su’s disciples one by one, eventually establishing stable ties with Cao Shuda, and thus gaining control over the Canal Gang. The Canal Gang was now rearranging its structure, both to replenish new blood and to form a fleet of fishing boats, venturing into the depths of Qing River to fish for pill fish.

Reflecting on these actions brought Li Xuan an uncontrollable pride, knowing well that "pride goes before a fall," yet unable to resist a touch of arrogance altogether lacking the calm and collected manner of the wise in novels, and definitely not the mindset of a strong person with high standards.

After overcoming and freeing himself from most crises, he desired enjoyment, desired women; seeing potential foes later, he still wanted to enjoy it first.

Just utterly common and vulgar in personality, insufferably banal.

...

Nevertheless, Li Xuan still cannot return home now.

Because... the Luoshi Sect still stands.

If you don’t seize the opportunity when illness strikes, trouble follows thereafter.

Thus, after first establishing relations with Cao Shuda, Li Xuan had him allocate manpower to seal off several key pathways of Luoshi Sect, denying entry to prevent the sect’s demons from reinforcing their numbers.

And the final task awaits; cooperating with the household guards in another expedition against Luoshi Sect, aiming to defeat the demons there.

He hasn’t set out yet because he feels his bounty remains unassimilated, his strength hasn’t advanced further.

But now, it’s almost time.

...

...

Li Xuan persists in rigorous cultivation at the Cao Mansion.

His hands continually plunge into the blood-red venomous sand, emerging only to soak them in concocted herbal juice as he repeats the cycle.

Gradually, he appears outside the secret chamber, wielding his sword wildly.

...

The days swiftly passed.

On this day, his eyes sparkled.

The Tiger Flute Sword is mastered!

However, as expected, no attributes are increased.

...

After several more days, he lifted his hands from the blood-red venomous sand.

His hands seemed ordinary, but once he exerted strength, they abruptly turned a deep red. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The Fire Cloud Hand is also mastered!

Similarly, no attributes were increased.

...

The unveiling of the cultivation technique balance secret is next.

Lin Jieniu’s diary records a phrase he inadvertently overheard from Mr. Su.

Mr. Su said ’One more cultivation technique is needed to ascend to a higher realm.’

So, is Mr. Su short of one cultivation technique?

Clearly, there are the Love-Soul Departing Hooks and the Evergreen Unwithering Skill available for his practice, but he was not cultivating them, rather seemingly waiting for something.

This sufficiently illustrates that cultivation techniques indeed complement each other.

And the Fire Cloud Hand and Tiger Flute Sword embody such complement.

But for Li Xuan, who has practical experience with two cultivation techniques, he doesn’t yet understand.

The Fire Cloud Hand is essentially akin to a poisonous hand combined with an iron hand; the hands are as impervious as metal, concealing and releasing poison at will.

The Tiger Flute Sword is an exceptionally perceptive sword style; merely from its technique named "Sword from Hearing the Wind," one understands its essence.

Judging merely from a grandmaster’s perspective, Li Xuan remains oblivious to the complementary aspects of these two cultivation techniques.

Therefore, he decided to consume demon blood to elevate both cultivation techniques to the level of Secret Martial Arts.

...

...

Ten days later.

Inside the secret chamber of the Cao Mansion...

The first slot in Li Xuan’s nine-slot blood bar, the [Mist Lurking Strange Leopard (Young Demon)], further shrank.

The subsequent description turned into: Injecting the complete blood of the Young Demon Mist Lurking Strange Leopard can provide 10 additional points of agility and grant the demon technique [Exhale Smoke]. Please note, if this blood is damaged again, the ability of the demon technique [Exhale Smoke] will be lost.

At the same time, Li Xuan’s [Secret Martial Arts] section gained an additional line of information:

Two: Dusk Flame Earth Fire Pill Root Map (LV1)

As for attributes, they also underwent tremendous changes.

Now they are:

[Strength: 25/30]

[Agility: 31/31]

[Constitution: 22/30]

[Spirit: 10/30],

Indicating that "Strength" increased by 10, Constitution increased by 5, and Agility increased by 3, surpassing the limit by 1 point.

Li Xuan suspected that originally, Agility could also have increased by 5, but due to the breaking of the limit, it was only 4 points.

With a thought, the energy and blood coursing through his body suddenly became scorching hot, even hotter and faster flowing than before.

"Ha!"

Li Xuan lightly shouted, thrusting his palm forward, which turned visibly red during the motion, like a branding iron taken from a fire pit, not only red but also exuding a blinding and terrifying brightness.

In comparison, Li Xuan’s "Fire Cloud Hand" at this moment was even more formidable than Mr. Su’s before!

The killer move of "Fire Cloud Hand" is called "Darkening of Heaven and Earth," focusing on speed. When a series of poisonous hands are continuously unleashed, the enemy is utterly unable to resist. So before, even when Mr. Su was surrounded by many evil spirits, he could still respond swiftly, owing to the "Tiger Flute Sword’s" "sword-drawing response" and the killer move "Darkening of Heaven and Earth."

With the fire clouds in the sky, it’s precisely dusk; isn’t it the darkening of heaven and earth?

Li Xuan’s speed was already exceptionally fast, definitely faster than Mr. Su’s.

Pa! Pa!

With fists clenched like the iron palms of two armored giants, transforming into fists of molten metal plates.

He then punched out like the wind.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

One punch after another, continuous as a chain of arrows.

In the secret chamber, he retreated and advanced suddenly, moving like the wind, his vigorous energy and blood making him seem inexhaustible in strength.

In his mind, the mysterious "Dusk Flame Earth Fire Pill Root Map" vividly appeared.

Across the fiery land of dusk, spirit plants were tossed into the fire abyss-like crevices, boiled into elixirs, their fragrance spreading all around. Though it only existed in his mind, it seemed to provide a tangible "taste of this elixir."

For a moment, his nostrils and mouth were filled with the smell of this elixir.

And the names of those spirit plants appeared one by one in his mind.

Fiery Scorpion Tail Hemp, Yellow Wind Kneading Root, Purple Leaf Snake Eye, and so on...

Next came the proportions, the alchemy skill.

At the end of this root map, it simply mentioned: If there are no herbs, one can observe this map to cultivate, similar to taking medicine; if herbs are available to refine into an elixir and consumed, the cultivation speed can be greatly enhanced.

’A great enhancement indeed, enough to drive anyone to seek herbs and refine elixirs, but these herbs are evidently hard to find, Mr. Su probably couldn’t get them...’

’However, in my case... it seems I’ve directly mastered it, so there’s no need to specifically seek herbs and refine elixirs.’

Li Xuan secretly let out a sigh of relief.

And in the next moment, the intense fatigue and excitement surged simultaneously in his body and mind.

He glanced to the side, quickly moving over to the prepared vat, fishing out two slightly smaller pill fish, not caring about the taste, and directly threw them into his mouth, partaking in "uncut raw fish slices."

The two pill fish were not large, totaling about four taels, with the remaining larger one being three taels four qian.

After taking control of the Thieves’ Guild, he took all the pill fish that the twelve cottage heads could only allocate one each year, and not always fully, but unfortunately, there were only three left.

This is normal, after all, just a sip of the soup from this treasure equals several days of cultivation; how could those men, who lick blood off blades and roam in the underworld, restrain themselves from quickly using it up?

As the two pill fish were digested, Li Xuan felt a comforting sensation in his body, as if much of the fatigue had been relieved.

Yet, the remaining excitement became even more obvious.

Double Secret Martial Arts equaled the extremes double over, enough to drive anyone insane.

Li Xuan could still maintain his rationality, but he felt his mentality changing rapidly.

He dared not linger, quickly retracting the "Mist Lurking Strange Leopard" bloodline, replacing it with the "Aberrant Freak Monkey" bloodline, then skillfully retrieving demon blood, drinking it, and continuing to cultivate the Secret Martial Arts corresponding to the "Tiger Flute Sword."

These days, he had come to understand.

The demon blood in these "blood bars" is similar to external items like "mechs" or "equipment," indeed providing him with immense strength, but how could it compare to his own strength?

Moreover, as the old goes, the new comes along.

As he encounters more formidable demons, stronger demon blood will inevitably appear in these slots.