Chapter 558: Moon Essence Liquid 2

While Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan were trapped in the bathrooms, more moon essence melted into the immortal water mixture and the resultant moon essence liquid was whiter and thicker.

"We need to add more immortal water." Shen Xu said, looking at the thick liquid.

"Mmh." Zhen Yuan agreed.

Fifty scales had already disappeared from the moon scales cone after ten years of soaking.

However, neither Shen Xu nor Zhen Yuan was distressed to see this.

After all, it was not in their nature to hoard useful treasures instead of using them.

"It will probably take another ten to fifty years for all the scales to melt into the immortal water mixture." Shen Xu observed and Zhen Yuan agreed.

"It’s easy to melt the scales but difficult to condense them. Fifty years to melt but atleast one million years to condense all the scales." He said.

"It doesn’t matter." Shen Xu said and quickly continued.

"We have enough moon essence liquid to last several million years. We can afford to wait." He said.

Since the moon essence liquid was more potent than before, the two didn’t dare to drink a cupful.

Instead, they each took one spoonful, blocked their senses, and went to the same bathroom.

While the moon essence liquid was working its magic, the two read some general knowledge books and occasionally discussed the interesting things that they came across.

Seventeen years passed in the blink of an eye and the two finally exited the bathroom.

"Ayuan, I have noticed that the moon essence liquid had only affected body and not qi, soul, mind, or dao." The double said and Zhen Yuan nodded.

"I have also noticed. I think that the liquid doesn’t cleanse everything at once but takes one step at a time." He said.

"I also think so but how come we have so many impurities?" Shen Xu couldn’t help but complain.

After all, they usually used all kinds of cleansing resources including fruits and medicinal bath.

Even if these resources were not as good as the moon essence liquid, the double expected that they would have had some effect hence their bodies shouldn’t have had so many impurities.

"We haven’t seen the effect of the moon essence liquid on other people. Maybe others would be even more miserable and would take even longer to cleanse their body." Zhen Yuan said.

"You are right." The double said and sighed before continuing.

"We should exit the space soon but I want to do something before we go out." He said and Zhen Yuan raised an eyebrow.

"What do you want to do?" He asked.

"I want to see the effect of the moon essence liquid on ingredients and immortal grasses." Shen Xu said.

"I will help you." Zhen Yuan said.

After that, the two prepared several basins of immortal water and added a drop of moon essence liquid in each.

When that was done, they put immortal grasses, ingredients, and even ores in the different basins.

"We will know the results in a few days." Shen Xu said and couldn’t hide his expectation.

"The moon essence liquid is excellent at cleansing but it may change the properties of the materials making them unsuitable for their usual use." Zhen Yuan warned and the double nodded.

"I know." Shen Xu said.

Zhen Yuan was right.

After a few days, the two rinsed the cleansed materials and Shen Xu tried to use them to refine pills and weapons.

However, he soon discovered that some couldn’t be used properly and wouldn’t even bind with other materials.

"We added drops of clarity and other things to the immortal water mixture which variates the moon essence liquid." Zhen Yuan said and continued.

"Lets try to make an ordinary moon essence liquid with just immortal water." He said and Shen Xu agreed.

Soon after, the double refined a large basin and filled it with immortal water.

When that was done, he rinsed the moon scales cone and placed it in the new basin.

Thirty days passed and they once again conducted another experiment.

Fortunately, this time, the materials were cleansed without losing their original properties.

"This is good." Shen Xu said with a happy smile.

"Let’s soak the moon scales cone in the new basin for a few years. We can use the mutated moon essence liquid for our cultivation and the normal one for cleansing materials." Zhen Yuan suggested and Shen Xu nodded.

"Good." He said.

After double cultivating for six space months, the two exited the space and reappeared on the ship.

"Did anything happen whil we were away?" Shen Xu asked the guard puppet.

"Master, nothing happened." It said and the double nodded.

After that, he sent the puppets to the space deactivated the isolation formations.

[There is still more than twenty days before we arrive in Wuhu city. What do you want to do?] Shen Xu transmitted.

[Sit and drink wine on the deck.] Zhen Yuan said.

[Great.] Shen Xu clapped.

Soon after, the two left their room and went to the deck.

Maybe because the ship was nearing Wuhu city, a lot of people had come out of their rooms and had settled on the deck.

Fortunately, there were still some available tables so Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan were able to find a four-person one.

"We have been travelling for so long but this is the first time that we have taken the opportunity to see the scenery." Shen Xu sighed with a nostalgic expression.

"Mmh." Zhen Yuan hummed.

The ship was flying fast but not so fast that the passengers couldn’t see the scenery.

At this time, Shen Xu poured two cups of beauty peach wine, and they drunk it while watching the passing scenery.

Mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, lakes, cliffs,...

The two saw many different kinds of sceneries and subconsciously, their hearts relaxed and their state of mind improved.

Although their cultivation did not improve, they both felt more at ease and even had the illusion that a previously unknown burden was lifted from their shoulders.

’This is life.’ Shen Xu thought and smiled at Zhen Yuan who also smiled at him.

"May I sit here?" A sudden voice broke through the peace.

Looking up, Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan saw a beautiful woman with long black hair who wore a sky blue dress, reminiscent of a calm ocean.

"You may." Shen Xu said.

He and Zhen Yuan originally reserved the seats for Zhou Man and Zhou Xuan.

However, after coming out of seclusion, the two gathered with other clansmen and didn’t settle at their table.

After sitting, the woman watched the passing scenery but occasionally stole a glance at Zhen Yuan.

[Your charm is too great ] Shen Xu complained in an annoyed voice.

[This has nothing to do with me ] Zhen Yuan defended himself.

[She is Zhou Ruyan.] The double said in a solemn voice.

Although they hadn’t been introduced, Shen Xu had seen her before and knew she was the main protagonist of the migration saga.

Most importantly, they both knew that Zhou Ruyan was not a docile, shy, and polite girl. Rather, she was arrogant, domineering, and intolerant.

[I wonder what she wants...] Shen Xu said but Zhen Yuan was also clueless.

In the following days, Zhou Ruyan sat with the two but didn’t interact with the..

After the ship landed in Wuhu city, she stood, thanked them for letting her sit, and the left without another word.

[That was strange.] Shen Xu nodded and Zhen Yuan nodded.

However, neither took it to heart and soon shifted their focus to their escort task.

"We will stay in Wuhu city for three months." Shen Xu stated with the eager face.

After all, Wuhu city was their first tier one city and the double couldn’t help but be expectant.

[Ayuan, Let’s find a chance to go to the Tianji Hall.] Shen Xu said and Zhen Yuan raised an eyebrow.

[What information do you need to know?] He asked.

[I want a list of everyone who ascended in the past fifteen thousand years. The list will help us know which of our people ascended to the lower heaven.] The double said and Zhen Yuan nodded in agreement.

[Good idea.] He said.

At this time, Zhou Man and Zhou Xuan walked over and stopped before the two.

"Protector Zhen, protector Shen, my seventh sister will walk with us from now on." Zhou Xuan informed, and the two couldn’t help but be surprised.

However, they didn’t show their surprise, and only nodded in understanding.

"What is the plan?" Shen Xu asked.

"We will first explore the city, and eat at different restaurants to relax. After that, we will train at the colloseum." Zhou Xuan said and Shen Xu nodded.

An incense stick later, Shen Xu, Zhen Yuan, Zhou Man, Zhou Xuan, Zhou Ruyan and her three protectors disembarked from the ship and entered the city.

"The city has such rich qi." Zhou Man exclaimed as soon as they passed through the city gate.

"Each tier one city is built on atleast one mid-grade immortal stones vein. It’s not strange that they have a rich aura." One of Zhou Ruyan’s protectors said.

"Has senior Li been to many tier one cities?" Another protector asked and the so-caĺled senior Li nodded.

Li Bo was an early-stage great immortal realm cultivator.

However, he had only broken through in recent years and hadn’t had time to explore the immortal realm.

That said, he didn’t plan to reveal his ignorance to the other protectors.

"Let’s find an inn first." Zhou Ruyan suggested and without waiting for everyone to agree, she started walking and her protectors reflexively followed.

[We have been conscripted.] Shen Xu transmitted and Zhen Yuan nodded.