Chapter 804 - 363: Immortal Qi and Stone Bead_2

"What are you waiting for, fellow Daoist?"

Just as he was pondering quietly, suddenly the voice of the Immortal Monarch resounded beside him, and Chu Xiu looked up, meeting an inspecting gaze.

Chu Xiu frowned. He naturally didn’t want to let these unknown gases enter his body, but at this moment, all the ghosts were sitting cross-legged in cultivation, and he indeed seemed somewhat abrupt.

While Chu Xiu was hesitating, suddenly the stone bead on his chest slightly heated up again.

Chu Xiu focused his thoughts, channeling that wisp of immortal qi towards the stone bead in his embrace, only to see the bead flash briefly and then devour the wisp of immortal qi!

Suddenly, a notification sounded in Chu Xiu’s ear.

[Item acquired: Cause and Effect Points*451]

"??!!"

Chu Xiu widened his eyes in shock.

What is going on?

After absorbing the immortal qi, the stone bead actually produced Cause and Effect Points???

"This..."

Although he had long suspected that the stone bead must have a significant origin, he never expected that it would possess such a heaven-defying ability!

Also, what exactly is this so-called immortal qi? Why can it combine with the stone bead to generate Cause and Effect Points?

If that so-called Penglai Immortal Realm is truly as the ghosts say, filled with immortal qi, wouldn’t he then have access to endless Cause and Effect Points?

For a moment, a tumultuous storm surged within Chu Xiu’s heart.

The origin of this world is likely far greater than he imagined!

Fortunately, at the moment, due to the shrouding demonic qi, outsiders couldn’t see his expression, and the Immortal Monarch withdrew his gaze upon seeing him absorb the immortal qi.

A moment later, all the ghosts finished their cultivation, seemingly unsatisfied.

Apparently, that wisp of immortal qi wasn’t much, and hoping to break through to Heroic Spirit Level with such meager immortal qi was unrealistic.

The Immortal Monarch chuckled, "From here on out, it’s the same old rule, you can exchange various items for the immortal qi and immortal objects I hold."

With these words, the ghosts who had tasted some benefits immediately brought out a variety of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, eagerly gathering before the Immortal Monarch to request exchanges for immortal qi.

The price of this immortal qi was exorbitantly high, with just the previous wisp requiring a full three pounds of Yin Stone to exchange.

This scene made Chu Xiu realize that this so-called discourse was merely the immortals’ routine harvesting of treasures from the Lower Realm.

This immortal qi might not be considered anything remarkable for an immortal, but it was indeed a coveted treasure for the ghosts.

Chu Xiu would, of course, not engage in such loss-making business.

After nearly all the ghosts completed their transactions, he slowly approached, flipping his wrist to reveal many transparent Yin Stones in his hand.

The Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch’s eyes lit up, quickly deducing that Chu Xiu held over a hundred pounds of Yin Stone, ranking among the top three in wealth compared to all ghosts there.

"Hm, one hundred twenty-nine pounds of Yin Stone, we’ll round it to one hundred thirty for you, this corresponds to..."

Before finishing his sentence, Chu Xiu raised his hand to stop him.

"Immortal Monarch, I do not wish to exchange for immortal qi."

This statement caused the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch to frown immediately, "Then what do you want?"

Chu Xiu replied, "I want a High Tier Yin Beast’s gastric bag."

"Gastric bag?"

"It’s just an organ used for digesting food... any material with similar functionality will do."

The Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch remained silent for a while, then waved his hand, conjuring a piece of "skin" as smooth as white silk onto the scene.

"This item is a ’protective shield’ used by an Immortal Beast to wrap its core; I wonder if it is suitable?"

Chu Xiu glanced at it, his eyes quickly reflecting a hint of surprise. This was undoubtedly an excellent Heroic Spirit Level material, near the tier of a "Legend," sufficient to be the main material for the Myriad Filth Returning Origin Bag.

Of course, it can only refine out a foundation quality; such a powerful artifact requires materials of extremely astonishing value to reach its theoretical limit, likely not enough even if the entire Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace were turned over.

But even at foundation quality, with so much death qi here, its power is already enough to be formidable."

As long as it is not refined into Low Tier poor quality, Chu Xiu would be satisfied.

"I wonder what is the price for this item?" Chu Xiu asked.

"Ninety-four pounds of Yin Stone."

Chu Xiu nodded, preparing for the exchange, but just then, the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch pressed down the floating "skin" in front of him.

"Wait."

"Does the Immortal Monarch have further matters?" Chu Xiu inquired.

The Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch assessed Chu Xiu from head to toe, saying, "If I’m not mistaken, you are the fellow Daoist who explored the Carrion Cave a few days ago?"

Nearby ghosts cast astonished glances at Chu Xiu. The Carrion Cave was notoriously dangerous, only fierce ghosts dare venture there.

Chu Xiu’s expression remained unchanged, "Indeed, it was me."

The Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch stated with deliberate meaning, "I recently received information that fellow Daoists Black Cloud and others who were guarding the Carrion Cave have all died for unknown reasons."

As his words fell, the ghosts burst into an uproar!

"Fellow Daoist Black Cloud is dead? Did the Scavengers invade again? Even fellow Daoist Black Cloud fell at their hands—this invasion must be massive!"

"Indeed, we must inform other Daoists to be cautious during exploration in the wilderness."

The ghosts muttered, none suspecting Chu Xiu."

Only the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch cast a glance at Chu Xiu, calmly stating, "According to the investigators, no signs of Scavenger invasion were found. The battle site was clean and neat, implying Black Cloud and the others were killed by an existence with far superior cultivation."

These words made the ghosts even more anxious, "Could it be that a great evil creature has emerged from the Carrion Cave?"

Watching Chu Xiu, the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch continued, "You, fellow Daoist, have also been to the Carrion Cave and left unscathed—a fortunate matter no doubt. Do you know anything about it?"

Although his tone was calm, his gaze never left Chu Xiu, bearing an undeniable pressure, surging towards Chu Xiu like a tidal wave!

Yet Chu Xiu stood poised where he was, unmoved, calmly stating, "It seems luck favored me, as I remained safe throughout."

"Yes indeed, fellow Daoist must be extremely lucky to have avoided disaster," the ghosts beside them chattered anew.

The Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch’s eyes reflected impatience, coldly huffed, "Another curious matter, the Inheritance Immortal Stele experienced a tremor a few days ago, which coincidentally was when you, fellow Daoist, returned. Moreover, someone noticed you were near the stele back then."

"How do you explain this?"

"Explain?" Looking at the Immortal Monarch opposite, Chu Xiu revealed a cold smile, "What would I know of the stele’s happenings? There were at least a thousand if not eight hundred people nearby the stele then; why should it concern me?"

Apparently not expecting Chu Xiu’s strong stance, the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch’s brows raised, "Your temperament, fellow Daoist, deviates quite from the others’ in nature."

He clasped his hands behind his back, his imposing aura intensifying, as a torrent of immense power roared within him!

Although Chu Xiu’s aura remained fully restrained, his eyes emanated a keen air, reciprocating without yielding.

At this moment, even the slowest among the surrounding ghosts sensed something amiss.

Just as tension peaked, ready to explode at any second, a gentle female voice suddenly arose: "Is it the gastric bag of Yin Beast that you seek, fellow Daoist? Evergreen Immortal Monarch, I recall the Mountain and Sea Immortal Venerable hunted an Immortal Beast a few days ago—how does its ’Heart Protection Screen’ compare to the item you hold?"

Remarkably, the Saintess, who had remained silent until now, spoke up.

Upon hearing this, the Evergreen Merit Immortal Monarch hesitated briefly, then seeming to remember something, returned to his senses, and lightly huffed, "I merely killed an ordinary Immortal Beast, naturally inferior to the Mountain and Sea Immortal Venerable."

Upon hearing this, the Saintess turned to smile at Chu Xiu, "The Mountain and Sea Immortal Venerable is nearby. If you wish, fellow Daoist, I can make the introductions."

Saying this, she flipped her wrist once more, producing a small bag of Yin Stones, "Should fellow Daoist’s items prove insufficient for an exchange, I can lend some to you."

The Immortal Monarch watched silently, stepping back half a step, acquiescing.

The Saintess laughed gently behind her hand, "Fellow Daoist is indeed fortunate, as this time, all three Immortal Venerables have descended to the Lower Realm."

Their actions prompted a cold chuckle in Chu Xiu’s heart, thinking: Does one Immortal Monarch not suffice against me, so they plan to consult another ally?

But does he appear so easily deceived? Or have these folks become so forgetful among such pure ghosts, treating everyone as dimwits?

Although, Chu Xiu found the Saintess’s words strangely akin to a reminder.

In any case, Chu Xiu’s response remained unchanged.

Smiling lightly, he glanced at the two, chuckling softly, "Since it is as such, I’ll trouble you both to lead the way then."