He truly had not expected Zhou Yuan’s standards to be so high that even high tier grade 4 was unable to catch his fancy. As it happens, Zhou Yuan just had to end up taking a fancy to these grade 5 Genesis Beast essence blood. One must know that they were equivalent to the Divine Dwelling stage.”
How could an ordinary first layer Alpha-Origin practitioner have the balls to even try essence blood at this level.
Zhou Yuan’s frown deepened. He had not expected these bottles of essence blood to be booked by someone else.
“Are there any others of the same level?” Asked Zhou Yuan.
Cao Jin shook his head. “These are the only ones we have in the outer mountain branch. We’re not the inner mountain after all, they will likely have ample stock.”
Zhou Yuan was somewhat speechless. He was really a little unwilling to give up the three grade 5 dragon type Genesis Beast essence blood. Hence, he could not help but ask, “May I inquire as to which fellow disciple has booked them? I can buy them from him or her at double the price.”
The Nine Dragons Canon had high requirements towards the quality of the Genesis Beast essence blood used. Zhou Yuan naturally wanted the process would be as perfect as possible, while also minimising the risk of any flaws.
Cao Jin hesitated upon hearing this. Just as he was about to speak, faint laughter was suddenly heard from outside the door, laughter that contained a hint of playfulness. “Hehe, it seems that tutoring Genesis techniques really does pay well. I would never have imagined that I, Lu Feng, would one day be offered such a good deal.”
The doors were pushed open as Lu Feng walked in wearing a faint smile, a mocking look in his eyes as he stared at Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan’s expression involuntarily darkened. He had not expected the one who had booked the three bottles of Genesis Beast essence blood to be Lu Feng.
“Are you also practicing the Nine Dragons Canon?” Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Nine Dragons Canon?” Lu Feng laughed. “Although it's not bad, I naturally have better options. I was merely bought the essence blood for fun.”
Iciness flitted across Zhou Yuan’s eyes. It was obvious that Lu Feng knew he was practicing the Nine Dragons Canon and had intentionally taken actions to obstruct him in secret, pre booking the highest quality essence blood in the Glittering Jewels Pavilion.
Through this, Lu Feng would be able to lower Zhou Yuan’s performance in the peak selection ceremony a month later.
“Lu Feng!”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes turned ice-cold as vigorous Genesis Qi abruptly exploded from his body. Golden Genesis Qi swirled around him, faintly forming the silhouette of a giant golden python that hissed at Lu Feng.
“Oh? You want to go at it? Who gave you the courage?” Lu Feng playfully laughed staring mockingly at Zhou Yuan without a single hint of fear as powerful Genesis Qi swept out from his body.
“Both of you stop!”
Cao Jin hurriedly shouted when he saw that the two were about to fight, standing in between them to stop them. “If you fight in the Glittering Jewels Pavilion, there will be consequences!”
With a wave of his hand, a swarm of figures surged out within the Glittering Jewels Pavilion, Genesis Qi after Genesis Qi rising as they targeted the two individuals.
Iciness flashed as Zhou Yuan and Lu Feng’s gazes clashed. In the end, both of them withdrew their Genesis Qi with a cold snort.
They knew that it would be almost impossible to escape punishment if they were to fight here, which would only end up wasting their precious training time.
Lu Feng laughed icily. Soon after, he waved his sleeve, sweeping away the three grade 5 Genesis Beast essence blood on the plate as he uncaringly said, “Don’t worry, even if all of the essence blood rots away in my hands, I will never sell them to you.”
The iciness in Zhou Yuan’s eyes gradually receded, however, it still raged like a tsunami in the depths of his eyes. He ignored Lu Feng, turning his head instead to look towards Cao Jin. “Manager Cao, I’ll purchase the high tier grade 4 Genesis Beast essence blood.”
Since there was no grade 5, Zhou Yuan had no choice but to use the high tier grade 4 for the time being. Hopefully, it would only result in a slight decrease that would not be too noticeable.
Cao Jin apologetically looked at Zhou Yuan and nodded, before instructing someone to bring over the Genesis Beast essence blood.
Zhou Yuan received them and paid. Without saying anything else, he turned around and headed for the exit.
When he brushed past Lu Feng, the latter suddenly smiled faintly and said, “Do you think this is over Zhou Yuan? You will soon get to enjoy all the fun I’ve prepared for you.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed as he tilted his head to look at Lu Feng.
“You like to stir up trouble?”
“I’ve heard that you are determined to win first place in the peak selection ceremony?”
The corners of Zhou Yuan’s lips seemed to be slowly hooked up by something, forming an icy angle.
Lu Feng also turned his head and grinned. “What do you think you can do?”
Zhou Yuan stared at him, and slowly said, “I’ll have to regretfully inform you that you will no longer be able to take first place.”
“If you want to play, I’ll accompany you until both of us are satisfied!”
Zhou Yuan withdrew his gaze, turned around and walked off.
Lu Feng was stunned as he watched the former leave. Soon after, a mocking smile involuntarily spread from the corners of his lips. He shook his head as if having heard the most ridiculous and laughable thing.
“Truly such an…”
“Ignorant and overly proud fool.”
“Heh… I do want to see how you’ll snatch first place from me!”
...
After leaving the room, Zhou Yuan exhaled deeply, spitting out the unhappiness in his heart. Lu Feng’s actions had indeed disgusted the former this time.
“Without the grade 5 dragon type Genesis Best essence blood, I’ll just have to make do with high tier grade 4.” Muttered Zhou Yuan to himself.
He no longer wanted to think any further about this topic as he began searching for Yaoyao in the Glittering Jewels Pavilion. After accompanying her shopping for half a day, they leisurely left the place, walking back towards their little house.
As they walked through the mountains, Yaoyao’s clear eyes swept a glance at Zhou Yuan, her red lips parting slightly as she asked, “You’re clearly in a bad mood, did something anger you again?”
“Is it that clear?” Zhou Yuan awkwardly touched his face. Was he really so obvious?
Yaoyao’s eyes remained on his face.
Zhou Yuan shrugged, and could only begin to tell her what had happened earlier.
After hearing his story, Yaoyao’s pretty face seemed to ripple slightly. “Does the Nine Dragons Canon require dragon type Genesis Beast essence blood?”
Zhou Yuan nodded.
“But I can only buy high tier grade 4 dragon type Genesis Beast essence blood from the Glittering Jewels Pavilion which is less than ideal. The Nine Dragons Canon I end up with will be weaker too.” Said Zhou Yuan.
Yaoyao suddenly smiled as she cocked her head, her fine black hair seemingly pouring downwards, revealing on half of her gorgeously pretty face. “Then this is really not much of a problem…”
She looked towards Zhou Yuan as she lowered her voice. “I have a method to make your high tier grade 4 essence blood even better than grade 5.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes widened as he asked in bewilderment, “Really?”
Yaoyao forcefully nodded her snow-white chin, before she reached out her hands, covering Tuntun’s ears under Zhou Yuan’s puzzled gaze as she softly said, “Let me tell you a secret. If you mix Tuntun’s blood with the essence blood of those high tier grade 4 dragon type Genesis Beasts, you can raise their quality…”
Zhou Yuan’s feet instantly froze in place as he swallowed and looked straight at Yaoyao.
Zhou Yuan took in a deep breath, before displaying his kindest and friendliest smile as he took the dazed Tuntun from Yaoyao’s arms.
He gently caressed it as he said in a tender voice, “Little cutey, want to go to the Hundred Fragrances House?”
“I’ll be treating, eat as much as you want!”
The light of desire instantly shined in Tuntun’s beady beast eyes.
At this current moment, Zhou Yuan seemed to have suddenly become extremely grand and amazing in its eyes.
Chapter 252 Collecting Blood
Tuntun was exceedingly smart, and possessed high intelligence. Hence, it naturally understood Zhou Yuan’s words, causing it to feel a little awkward, using its tiny paws to cover its eyes. It knew that Zhou Yuan was only given 30 Genesis jade pieces a month.
If Zhou Yuan did not have any other income, this meal for Tuntun would be worth several years...
“Do you want to constantly enjoy such meals too in the future?” Zhou Yuan continued to entice.
Tuntun vigorously nodded its little head, its eyes practically glowing.
Zhou Yuan revealed a warm smile as he said, “If you want to eat such meals regularly, I’ll have to first have enough Genesis jade. That’s why I need you to do me a tiny little favor such that I will be able to obtain even more Genesis jade in the future and let you regularly have great, sumptuous meals.”
Tuntun was taken aback. Soon after, it somewhat warily looked at Zhou Yuan. It had sensed a faint hint of danger by instinct.
On the balcony, Yaoyao bathed in the rays of the sun with an ancient text in her hand. Her pupils glanced towards the inside of the house as a slight angle rose from the corners of her red lips.
Zhou Yuan gazed at Tuntun as he retrieved a tiny little jade bottle from his sleeve and said with a faint smile, “It’s actually very simple, I just need a tiny bit of blood from you!”
All the hairs on Tuntun’s body stood on end. It curled up its body and barked at Zhou Yuan.
This fellow wanted its blood!
“If you can’t even help me with this small favor, I’m afraid that we’ll no longer be able to enter the Hundred Fragrances House in future.” Said Zhou Yuan in a calm voice. However, the threat within his words was extremely clear.
Hesitation flashed across Tuntun’s beady eyes.
It was evidently violently struggling inside.
“Do you want to eat stuff like the sumptuous meal you just had or is dried meat better? Won’t it be regretful if you can’t ever go again?” Zhou Yuan’s words were filled with temptation.
In the end, Tuntun let out a pained wail, before it dejectedly extended a paw, evidently no longer able to resist Zhou Yuan’s enticement.
A grin cracked opened from the corners of Zhou Yuan’s lips when he saw this. The Heavenly Yuan Brush began to grow, its snow-white hairs flickering with a sharp cold light.
Ch!
Zhou Yuan channelled his strength, the brush tip transforming into a flash of light as it ruthlessly thrust towards Tuntun’s paw.
Sparks flew when the sharp brush tip landed on Tuntun’s scaly paw. However, it had only made a tiny dent, unable to pierce even the tiniest little hole.
Zhou Yuan was dumbstruck. This defense was way too strong.
Tuntun cast over a disdainful gaze. I let you cut but you can’t even cut it open, so useless...
Zhou Yuan’s face turned hot as he muttered, “My Heavenly Yuan Brush is only a mid grade black tier Genesis Weapon. The fourth rune just refuses to awaken…”
He raised the brush again and took in a deep breath. Genesis Qi surged along the brush, converging into a purple aura at its tip.
It was the Auraflare technique.
The brush tip whizzed forth once again. It finally worked this time, cutting open a tiny hole on Tuntun’s paw from which fresh blood immediately dripped out.
Zhou Yuan hurriedly stretched forward the bottle to catch the drops of blood.
Only now did he discover that Tuntun’s blood had a deep gold hue. Every drop seemed to be extremely heavy, while giving off a mysterious sensation.
“So heavy.”
The hand holding the jade bottle sunk slightly. Tuntun’s blood was exceptionally heavy.
“This truly is the good stuff.” Zhou Yuan licked his lips. His senses told him that Tuntun’s blood was extraordinary. He immediately grabbed Tuntun’s paw and squeezed it tightly to make more blood drip out faster.
Hence, after a few minutes, Zhou Yuan was finally able to fill a bottle.
However, he could not help but lick his lips as he swiftly fished out another bottle, eyes seemingly burning as he said, “A little more, a little more!”
This was such a hard to come by opportunity, he would get every last drop he could!
Roar!
However, Tuntun released angry roar in response to his actions. Its paw suddenly raised and mercilessly swung towards the loathsomely greedy Zhou Yuan’s chest.
Thump!
A muffled thump was heard, followed by a miserable cry.
Zhou Yuan’s figure was thrown backwards, smashing one of the windows of the little house as he arced across the air, before crashing into the ground with a yell of pain.
On the balcony, Yaoyao lifted the ancient text in her hand, blocking her gaze. She was not going to look at this terrible fellow who was now suffering the consequences from trying to take advantage.
Zhou Yuan lay on the ground, hand clutched over his chest as he crawled up. The first thing he did was check that the bottle had not been broken, before breathing a sigh of relief. Next, he shook his head and said, “Petty fellow, it’s just one more bottle…”
He massaged his painful chest. Tuntun had been too vicious.
“But at least I got it.” He gently swivelled the bottle in his hand as a look of joy appeared on his face. It was as Yaoyao had said, Tuntun’s blood would make the high tier grade 4 Genesis Beast essence blood he had become comparable to grade 5.
“What are you doing?”
While Zhou Yuan was elated inside, a lovely voice suddenly rang out from the side. He raised his head, and saw Gu Hongyi standing nearby, her pretty face filled with confusion as she looked at him.
Zhou Yuan kept the jade bottle and grinned, “Nothing.”
He then asked, “What brought you here?”
Gu Hongyi hesitated for a moment, before she said, “I heard that your went the Glittering Jewels Pavilion to purchase Genesis Beast essence blood for the Nine Dragons Canon, but ended up being beaten to it by Lu Feng?”
Zhou Yuans’ expression was calm as he nodded. “He managed to buy up all of the grade 5 Genesis Beast essence blood.”
Gu Hongyi lightly clenched her teeth as fury flashed in her eyes. She had only despise for Lu Feng’s actions.
She suddenly jerked her hand, throwing a black shadow to Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan caught it in surprise, feeling a cool sensation as it entered his hands. It was another jade bottle, a wild and berserk aura spreading from the viscous blood flowing within.
“Grade 5 dragon type Genesis Beast blood?” Zhou Yuan was startled.
“I managed to pull some strings to get it from the inner mountains, but I only have one.” Explained Gu Hongyi.
Zhou Yuan was rather astonished, evidently not expecting Gu Hongyi would help him obtain such an item. He immediately shook his head. “No need…”
Gu Hongyi waved her hand, cutting him off. “No need to be courteous. The grudge between you and Lu Feng is ultimately due to me. I will not stand by and do nothing.”
She looked at Zhou Yuan and suddenly laughed as she teased, “I’ve heard that you told Lu Feng you would take away number one from him in the peak selection ceremony?”
“Word has already spread. Many are laughing at you for overestimating yourself.”
Zhou Yuan was speechless. He had not expected news of this to sp
read so quickly. Looks like it was because of Lu Feng again.
“I’m not the type to stir up trouble, but he’s provoked me time and time again. It won’t be me if I don’t throw a punch back.” Zhou Yuan chuckled. “Why, do you not fancy my odds?”
“Rationality tells me that your chances are not good.” Gu Hongyi’s red lips pouted slightly. “However, I do hope to see you snatching away first place from him.”
Zhou Yuan nodded. “I’ll accept those well wishes then.”
Gu Hongyi was a direct and efficient individual. With a wave of her hand, she turned around, stepping on Genesis Qi as she cast her gaze back towards the little house by the creek.
“Work hard. There’s not much time left to the peak selection ceremony. I for one am really looking forward to your performance.”
Her voice echoed within the mountain.
Zhou Yuan watched her figure disappear, before he began to swivel the bottle of grade 5 Genesis Beast essence blood. He peered into the distance, iciness filling his eyes as they narrowed.
“Lu Feng…”
“Taking away the essence blood means that there exist some wariness of me in your heart. Hence why you would resort to such methods to ensure nothing goes wrong…”
“However, if you believe this will be enough to hinder me, I can only say that you’re too naive!”
“During the peak selection ceremony, the number one position you’re so fixated on… will be taken by me!”
Chapter 253 Refining the Essence Blood
The bright moon hung high in the sky, while a seated Zhou Yuan bathed in its gentle glow.
Three jade bottles stood in front of him, a savage and violent aura pulsing from the blood-red liquid within. They contained the essence blood of three high tier grade 4 dragon type Genesis Beasts.
As he gazed at the three bottles of essence blood, Zhou Yuan briefly fell into thought, before he retrieved another bottle. Inside this bottle was gold blood that shined with a mysterious luster under the moonlight, a faint peculiar roar seemingly echoing from it.
Tuntun's blood seemed to contain a mysterious power.
"I wonder what kind of creature Tuntun is… to think that its blood can raise the quality of other Genesis Beast essence blood." Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself. Tuntun was just like Yaoyao, filled with mystery.
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