After half an hour of bustling activity, a bountiful feast filled the table.

Braised Black Dragon Fish, Sautéed Spirit Deer Meat, Charcoal-Grilled White Hao Pig Meat, and ten jin of White Corn unadulterated by ordinary rice.

This was a treatment unimaginable a year ago. The cost of a single meal was equivalent to decades of hard struggle in the past. The most precious was the Black Dragon Fish, with some willing to pay a thousand Spirit Stones to purchase it. The problem was that even with money, you couldn't buy it...

"This is too extravagant!"

Jia Ren took a delicate sniff, as if to inhale all the aromas and fill his chest with them.

With a grip of his chopsticks, he picked up the Black Dragon Fish. The texture was tender and chewy. Each bite allowed him to feel the tender juice brimming in his mouth. The gentle Spiritual Power within the Black Dragon Fish transformed into a warm current, flowing into his limbs and bones. The itching from the bones was akin to the bone tempering experienced during the cultivation of the Mixed Refining Vajra Body.

Could eating Black Dragon Fish possibly improve one's constitution slowly?

Jia Ren devoured the food swiftly, clearing out the delicacies on the table like a whirlwind. His appetite was astonishing after Body Refinement; he could consume more than thirty jin of food daily, truly a human-shaped monster.

"Something's not right with this fish!"

Jia Ren felt a fiery heat three inches below his Dantian, his desires surging.

Is this really a proper item?! Could it possibly have aphrodisiac effects?

"Let's start with Body Refinement first, to consume the special Spiritual Power of the Black Dragon Fish."

Jia Ren prepared the medicinal potion, soaked in the bath, and began the Mixed Refining Vajra Body technique. His skin emitted a dark gold hue, and under Neishi, every bone appeared to be cast from Dark Gold, occupying thirty percent of his body. Once all the bones turned dark gold in color, the Mixed Refining Vajra Body would reach the culmination of the Dark Gold Body.

The combined absorption of the Black Dragon Fish and the medicinal strength of Body Refinement exceeded all expectations, with half of his skeletal structure turning dark gold.

"As expected of a First Order Superior Grade Spirit Fish! The Body Refinement effects are not bad."

"I finally understand why this Spirit Fish became extinct… Indeed, it has aphrodisiac properties!"

Any treasures associated with aphrodisiacs would sell like hotcakes. Cultivators are still humans. They haven't escaped their basic nature and are still driven by desires. Since Black Dragon Fish has effects on both Body Refinement and as an aphrodisiac, with the wide usage of the Flood Dragon Bloodline, it certainly became the hottest ingredient. Demand determines price. It's not incomprehensible that the Black Dragon Fish was fished to extinction.

"Black Dragon Fish is delicious and has Body Refinement effects; we can increase the supply."

"Unfortunately, there's only one Black Dragon Fish left."

The price of Black Dragon Loach was high, and Jia Ren, with the idea of experimentation, did not buy more. It wasn't too late to increase purchases after confirming the high potential of their ancestral bloodlines.

But unexpectedly... a few days later, the Ming Family was annihilated.

Could the Ming Family still have any surviving Spirit Fish?

Today's Cultivation has ended. I'll find time to check it out.

The new Medicinal Bath Ingredients for Body Refinement were ready, and Jia Ren immersed himself in the bath, starting his Body Refinement. Diligent daily training without fail, constantly improving oneself, is the key to unlocking the gate to success.

A Sound Transmission Talisman flew towards his residence, fluttering around in the Yun Luo Illusion Array for a long time, unable to enter.

"Daoist Shi, weren't you looking for Profound Water and True Water at the Market? I'm willing to exchange such secret techniques."

Who is looking for me?

Shi Bai's circle of associates was very small. The only possible contact should be the vendor from whom he bought the insect eggs.

Jia Ren reached out to receive it and heard the voice of a Loose Cultivator surnamed Luo coming from inside.

Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique?

Jia Ren was stunned and instinctively looked at the remains of the Black Dragon Fish on the table, now reduced to just bones.

Is it too late to piece the Black Dragon Fish back together from its bones now?

The Loose Cultivator surnamed Luo glanced around the stone dwelling and said with a smile, "Daoist Shi's Formation is truly exquisite."

"Did you specifically inquire about me?"

It was no secret that Jia Ren was looking for Profound Water and True Water; quite a few people knew. The Loose Cultivator surnamed Luo had indeed made an effort to bring out this item. This also highlighted the disparity between Loose Cultivators and Sect Disciples. What general Loose Cultivators sought painfully and without success, Sect Disciples could find in less than half a day. Having strong backing provides great advantages. No wonder many Loose Cultivators rack their brains to join a Sect.

"Daoist Shi has something I need, and I must present something satisfactory to you in return."

"This is the right way to trade."

The Loose Cultivator surnamed Luo seemed to have a decent character. Initially, when he sensed the Dragon Bloodline using the Dragon Seeking Art, he chose not to force his way into the residence. If the trade failed, he didn't threaten or resort to despicable tactics like assaulting at midnight. Instead, he sought something Jia Ren needed for the exchange. Things that seemed ordinary in his previous life were quite valuable in the Cultivation World.

"For True Water and Profound Water, the Sect... might have some, but I can't rush back in a brief period. Fortunately, a familiar senior sister once accidentally obtained a Xuanshui Strategy Fragment, which records a secret technique called the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique."

"Once this technique is mastered, there will be no lack of Profound Water henceforth."

"It comes from the Xuan Shui Sect located beyond the Barren Extreme Land. You don't need me to elaborate on the value of a Sect's secret technique."

"Daoist Shi, your Spirit Beast is precious. I am willing to further increase the offer. What do you think?"

The Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique? The sincerity of the Loose Cultivator surnamed Luo was evident. Jia Ren admitted to being tempted. The ability to create Profound Water through the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique was immeasurably valuable, far surpassing ordinary Profound Water and True Water. As the Proficiency Level rose, it would also become a mighty offensive secret technique. This was a powerful secret technique that couldn't be bought with Spirit Stones.

The problem was... the Black Dragon Fish was already in my stomach... The Black Dragon Fish, now only bones, could not be revived even with a Life Creation Pill...

It's not that there isn't a solution. If I find a few more Black Dragon Loach, use Spirit Attracting Bait to make their bloodline revert, wouldn't I have Black Dragon Fish then? But this is far too risky! Are Magical Beasts with dragon bloodlines so readily available? He would not take the risk of exposure for a secret technique.

"Daoist Luo, I do not have a Magical Beast with dragon blood."

"What is the value of the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique? I am willing to pay a high price to purchase it."

In just a short time, the roles of buyer and seller had switched, and Jia Ren became the one eager to purchase.

"Daoist Shi, I've come with sincere intentions!" If it wasn't for his desire for a Magical Beast with dragon blood, why would he waste his time? He would have left long ago, he thought.

"In my early years, I obtained a Spirit Fish with a dragon bloodline, and now only the bones remain... The being you sensed with the Dragon Seeking Art might not be a Magical Beast."

Not a Magical Beast? Daoist Luo was slightly startled. The Dragon Seeking Art should not be mistaken.

With this thought, he formed a spell seal and cast the Dragon Seeking Art again. In mid-air, an illusory dragon shadow appeared, ethereal and lackluster in its eyes. It was only when Jia Ren took out a fish bone from his Storage Bag that the dragon shadow finally showed some reaction.

The dragon blood fish bone must be what the Dragon Seeking Art discovered? Daoist Luo carefully examined the fish bone, indeed feeling the faint power of the dragon bloodline.

"So it is true..."

"The bones of a Magical Beast with dragon blood... It's just that the Flood Dragon bloodline is too scarce."

"And why is there a scent of spices?!"

Daoist Luo sniffed closely, detected a unique aroma of spices, and cast a strange look.

"Ahem, it is said that Magical Beasts with dragon blood can strengthen the physique and vital energy, so when boiling food, I hoped to absorb the hidden power of the dragon bloodline."

"What if I exchange the Dragon Fish Bones and some Spirit Stones for your Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique?"

"I'm not interested in the Dragon Fish Bones, and I won't trade even if you add Spirit Stones." Without a moment's hesitation, Daoist Luo turned and left.

"Daoist friend, what if I add Fish Dragon Blood to the offer?" Jia Ren also brought out the Spirit Fish blood used to feed the Exotic Black Mosquitoes.

The Black Dragon Fish is dead. No one will care about what sort of Spirit Fish has perished. The risk has been reduced to the lowest level. Even if it is discovered to be the extinct Black Dragon Fish, it is still dead, and not many would be interested.

Daoist Luo turned his head in astonishment, looking at the White Porcelain Jade Vial that Jia Ren brought out, and hurriedly reached out to take it. A silver needle was put into the blood, and the illusory shadow of a Black Dragon emerged, confirming the dragon blood without doubt. Daoist Luo's face revealed a euphoric expression, his grip on the vial gentler, fearing that using too much force might crush the vial and waste the precious dragon blood.

"Daoist Shi, how many vials do you have?" Daoist Luo's attitude improved slightly, especially the urgency in his eyes that he couldn't hide. He knew his behavior might put him at a disadvantage in the negotiation, but he couldn't care less.

"Only three vials!"

Since the Black Dragon Fish was small, there was not much Demonic Blood; only three vials were collected from one Spirit Fish.

"That's rather few..."

"Bring out the Dragon Fish Bone, plus three hundred Spirit Stones."

The Fish Dragon Blood was used to feed the Exotic Black Mosquitoes. Although the Dragon Fish Bones could be used to create Magic Artifacts, because the Spirit Fish's transformation time was too short and its scales and bones hadn't been refined by Spiritual Power for long, their quality was not high, at most enough to make a Low-Quality Magical Artifact. This could be considered making use of 'waste' to exchange for the secret technique he desired, a pure profit. It was much safer than bringing out a living Black Dragon Fish.

"No problem!"

Jia Ren took out three hundred Spirit Stones, two vials of Fish Dragon Blood, and one Dragon Fish Bone and handed them over. Daoist Luo, the Loose Cultivator, threw over the Jade Slip inscribed with the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water technique.

"We are even with this trade. I will take my leave now."

Although Daoist Luo did not acquire the Magical Beast with dragon blood he wanted, his current gains were considered satisfactory, and he departed contentedly.

Exchanging two Dragon Fish Bones plus Spirit Stones for the secret technique, not bad. The Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique far exceeded expectations, and Jia Ren's face beamed with a brilliant smile.

Jia Ren returned to his residence, first visiting the Insect Breeding Room for a look. The twelve Swift Wind Praying Mantis Eggs had not yet hatched, but he could already sense the strong signs of life within, indicating they would break free from their eggs soon.

He picked up the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Technique to study it thoroughly, quickly memorizing it by heart. After ensuring nothing was missed, he casually destroyed the Jade Slip. The Xuan Yuan Heavy Water could be mastered quickly using Profound Water, or normal water could be refined into Xuan Yuan Heavy Water. The latter option, relatively tedious, would consume a vast amount of water.

Practice it myself? The Fish Pond is too small, inappropriate for cultivation. It would dry up long before the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water could be fully condensed. The water gathered by the Gather Water Spell is too little to sustain the practice of Xuan Yuan Heavy Water. The best choice is to practice in a place with abundant water. Common bodies of water would not withstand the immense depletion. Are there any suitable places in the Great Wilderness for cultivating Xuan Yuan Heavy Water? Lake of Smoky Waves? Forget it, my life is more important. At the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, facing the mysterious and unpredictable Bizarre Mist Maiden, survival is not guaranteed. Having miraculously escaped once, why repeatedly test fate before the Bizarre Mist Maiden?

The Ming Family!

Though the Ming Family has been destroyed and its resources plundered, it still has a lake for raising Spirit Fish. This place is suitable for cultivating Xuan Yuan Heavy Water. Perhaps the lake might even harbor Spirit Fish. I could use fishing to help the Black Dragon Loach advance into Black Dragon Fish. The Black Dragon Fish can accelerate the Dark Gold bone transformation. As long as a sufficient supply of Black Dragon Fish is ensured, rapidly mastering the Mixed Refining Vajra Body isn't a problem.

With that thought, Jia Ren headed straight for the Ming Family's location.

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