Chapter 533 - 532: The Spirit Pill Takes Effect

Chapter 533: Chapter 532: The Spirit Pill Takes Effect

Kun Shan spoke, demanding the Stone Race hand over Ling Fei. His words were forceful, expressing the Kunpeng Race’s determination to kill Ling Fei and pressuring the Stone Race to surrender him.

The moment he spoke, the atmosphere in the great hall shifted. The six Elders of the Stone Race wore troubled expressions, their gazes turning to Old Shi Ren.

Old Shi Ren’s brow furrowed slightly as well.

Kun Shan’s words were filled with resolve; it seemed killing Ling Fei was non-negotiable.

If they handed Ling Fei over now, he would surely die.

To the Stone Race, Ling Fei was just an outsider. Handing him over was no great loss.

However, surrendering him so easily would make the Stone Race appear subservient.

That was why Old Shi Ren hesitated.

"Heh, Elder Shi, this young man is merely an insignificant outsider to the Stone Race. Why damage the harmony between our two clans for his sake?" Kun Shan said with a smile. "Moreover, my clan will not tell anyone about this. We will be eternally grateful and consider it a favor owed to your esteemed clan. What do you say?"

But now, his tone was no longer as courteous.

With Kun Shan putting it so bluntly, the Stone Race found it difficult to refuse.

After all, truly antagonizing the Kunpeng Race would be a huge problem for the Stone Race. In contrast, handing over Ling Fei would earn them a Supreme Treasure and a favor. It was clearly an excellent deal. Thus, in the main hall, the six Elders’ gazes flickered as they began to send mental transmissions to their old Clan Leader.

’I think this is a viable option,’ they all transmitted, expressing their opinions.

Old Shi Ren was swayed.

’Ling Fei is just an outsider. Even if he has some impressive background, can it possibly compare to the Kunpeng Race?’

Old Shi Ren’s gaze shifted to Ling Fei.

’But Ling Fei possesses True Dragon Qi. I fear that could bring trouble later on,’ he thought with some hesitation.

’So what if he has True Dragon Qi? It won’t be us who deals the blow. Besides, our Stone Race fears no one,’ one of the Elders transmitted in response.

’And besides, the Ink Jade Celestial Lotus and Black Flame Celestial Essence are exceedingly rare treasures!’ That Elder was also quite tempted by the two items.

Hearing this, Old Shi Ren nodded slightly, apparently having made up his mind.

’Looks like they’ve decided to hand me over.’ Ling Fei’s eyes flashed, and a chill went through his heart.

In this dog-eat-dog Martial Arts World, you won’t be valued if you don’t have strength.

’But am I, Ling Fei, truly without strength?’

His gaze flashed as he glanced at the two Demon Beasts in the center of the hall.

At this moment, the auras of the two Demon Beasts were growing increasingly restrained.

Seeing this, Ling Fei remained silent, appearing completely unfazed. With a flip of his hand, however, he opened the Jade Bottle, and a medicinal aroma immediately filled the air.

It was the fragrance of a Spirit Awakening Pill.

"Heh heh, since your esteemed clan is so sincere, then..." Old Shi Ren gave an awkward laugh and was about to accept the offer.

But at that very moment, Old Shi Ren’s pupils contracted sharply, and he swallowed the words he was about to speak.

The Long-haired Demon Wolf and the Demon Eagle in the hall had snapped their eyes open.

Upon opening their eyes, the auras of the Long-haired Demon Wolf and the Demon Eagle became completely restrained, losing all of their ferocity.

Their eyes glinted with sharp light, now filled with a vibrant, intelligent aura. After a moment, their heads turned, and their gazes locked onto Ling Fei—specifically, the open bottle in his hand.

The aroma wafting from the mouth of the bottle made them drool with desire.

"What’s this...?" Seeing this, the six Elders’ eyes lit up with astonishment.

"The eyes of the Demon Wolf and Demon Eagle are filled with Spirituality. They seem to have gained some wisdom!" Even Shi Gang, standing by the entrance, felt his eyes brighten.

As a Divine Mansion Realm expert, a mere scan of his Heart Spirit allowed him to perceive the change in the two Demon Beasts’ auras.

This stirred great waves in his heart, and he couldn’t help but fix his gaze on Ling Fei.

’What’s going on?’ Seeing every member of the Stone Race suddenly stare at Ling Fei, Kun Shan frowned, filled with suspicion.

AWOOO!

CAW!

Just then, the Demon Wolf and Demon Eagle each let out a cry and eagerly trotted over to Ling Fei.

The Demon Wolf then nuzzled its head against Ling Fei’s leg.

The Demon Eagle did the same, rubbing its head against his other leg. Their behavior was a clear attempt to curry favor!

"Those two incredibly ferocious Demon Beasts... are actually trying to get on his good side?"

"Have they... truly gained Spiritual Wisdom?" This scene left every member of the Stone Race in the great hall utterly dumbfounded.

"Is this really happening?" Even the old Clan Leader was stunned.

It hadn’t even been a full hour!

’Could the Spirit Pill have taken effect?’ The six Elders quickly exchanged glances, communicating via mental transmission.

’It’s possible!’ they all agreed, nodding.

’If that’s true, does that mean Little Shi Tou’s Spiritual Wisdom can be awakened?’

In the end, all their gazes fell upon Old Shi Ren.

’If it can truly awaken Spiritual Wisdom and increase intelligence, could I use it to advance to the next level?’ Shi Gang was inwardly ecstatic.

’A Divine Pill that can awaken Spiritual Wisdom!’ The burly man who had previously denigrated Ling Fei now had shining eyes, his excitement palpable.

He was the one who had personally captured this Demon Wolf, specifically choosing the most ferocious one available just to make things difficult for Ling Fei.

But looking at it now, where was even a trace of that ferocity?

It was more docile and intelligent than a house pet!

’The Ink Jade Celestial Lotus is extraordinary, but it can’t truly awaken Spiritual Wisdom. Ling Fei’s Pill, however, seems to have exactly this miraculous effect!’

’This Ling Fei is no ordinary person. We can’t let Kun Shan take him!’ several of the Stone Race Elders conspired in secret.

’With the help of such a Spirit Pill, the strength of our Stone Race is bound to soar!’

They quickly relayed these thoughts to Old Shi Ren.

Old Shi Ren nodded slightly, his own heart churning with tumultuous waves.

An elixir that could awaken Spiritual Wisdom was incredibly precious and nearly impossible to find anywhere in the world.

For a moment, the hall fell silent, the Stone Race Elders communicating only through their mental transmissions.

The atmosphere was bizarre, making one’s blood run hot with anticipation.

"Clan Leader Shi!" Kun Shan sensed the change in the hall’s atmosphere and couldn’t help but speak up to remind the Clan Leader of their deal.

"Ahem," Old Shi Ren said, lifting his teacup. "This old man accepts the sentiment behind your esteemed clan’s kind offer. However, I am busy at the moment, so I won’t see you out."

This was a clear gesture of dismissal.

"This..." Kun Shan’s expression darkened. "Clan Leader Shi, my Kunpeng Race is determined to kill Ling Fei. I urge you to reconsider. It would be a shame if the relationship between our two clans was ruined over a mere outsider!" His final words were laced with a clear threat.

"Are you threatening me?" Old Shi Ren flew into a rage. He shot to his feet, his beard and hair bristling as a terrifying aura surged from him like a tidal wave. It crashed down on Kun Shan, choking the air from his lungs. He felt as if his very blood vessels were about to burst. The horrifying pressure struck terror into his heart.

The two Kunpeng youths behind him went deathly pale, so terrified they felt their very souls were about to crumble.

However, the overwhelming pressure was fleeting and did not last long.

"I wouldn’t dare," Kun Shan said through gritted teeth, his brow furrowed. "It’s just... the Ink Jade Celestial Lotus has miraculous properties. It might be of use to your clan’s Young Master!"

He was still trying to get the Stone Race to compromise.

"The Ink Jade Celestial Lotus is fine," Old Shi Ren said flatly, "but my clan no longer needs it."

Although the Ink Jade Celestial Lotus was a rare Spiritual Essence, there was no precedent of it ever awakening a person’s Spiritual Wisdom.

Ling Fei’s Pill, on the other hand, had already proven effective. Old Shi Ren was not about to forsake a sure thing for a gamble.