Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 193 The Inheritance of the Pill Emperor, Emperor Jing is Enraged!

"First, a top expert is needed to forcibly seal his spiritual root, and then gradually unseal it during his growth, allowing his body to slowly adapt and gain control."

"Secondly, we need to find the 'Spirit-Nourishing Pearl' to help absorb excess spiritual energy and nourish our cultivation. Only in this way can we completely eliminate the drawbacks of the Spirit-Devouring Body."

The green-haired turtle said in one breath, "Otherwise, one still cannot truly cultivate; at most, one's lifespan will be extended, making one no different from an ordinary martial artist."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Wudao couldn't help but ask, "So, where can we find this Spirit-Nourishing Pearl?"

Seeing the boy's eager gaze, the green-haired turtle smugly cleared its throat and said mysteriously, "Boy, have you ever heard of the 'Spirit Vein Spring'?"

"No."

Li Wudao glared at it with some annoyance.

As expected, this turtle is about to start its charade again, showing off its experience.

Sure enough, the green-haired turtle clicked its tongue and shook its head, looking just like a victorious rooster, proud and smug, and said:

"I knew you were ignorant... In terms of knowledge, you can't even come close to me."

"From now on, follow me closely and give me a leg massage or a shoulder rub. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I can tell you some ancient secrets."

"......"

Seeing the smug look on the green-haired turtle's face, Li Wudao's lips twitched slightly.

"You stinking bastard, where did you get your shoulders? You think you can massage my legs... you're dreaming."

With that thought in mind, he took advantage of the turtle's unpreparedness and kicked it into the pond with a "plop".

In an instant, water splashed everywhere, creating a huge wave.

A moment later, the green-haired turtle floated to the surface, stretching out its dark neck, with half a dead goldfish stuck in its mouth, looking quite disheveled.

"Damn, that hurts like hell! You little brat, you're killing me!"

The green-haired turtle spat out the half-dead fish in its mouth, bared its teeth, and glared at Li Wudao with a grumbling expression.

At the same time, it was secretly surprised.

Li Wudao's kick, though it was clearly just physical force, caused it a sharp pain, like a small mountain hitting a tortoise shell.

The green-haired turtle was feeling depressed.

Although it is no longer at its peak, it is still a member of the Xuanwu clan, and its defense is almost invincible. Unexpectedly, it has repeatedly suffered setbacks against a human boy.

Is the Pure Yang Sacred Body, which has reached the minor completion stage, really that powerful?

"Damn it, one day, when I regain my former glory, I will definitely suppress him in the latrine for a hundred years, no... at least three hundred years!"

The green-haired turtle secretly swore that this human brat was going too far in bullying turtles.

"Don't yell. You're a tough bastard. Others might get into trouble, but you definitely won't."

Seeing the green-haired turtle swim ashore looking gloomy, Li Wudao grinned.

The green-haired turtle was so angry that it jumped up and down, opened its blood-red mouth, and rushed forward to bite him.

But Li Wudao remained calm and unhurried, taking out a black lotus flower and shaking it in mid-air.

"Damn it, you're back again? Can't you have any sportsmanship?"

The green-haired turtle's pupils contracted slightly, and it abruptly came to a stop, kicking up dust and leaving two shallow claw marks on the ground. It glared angrily at the boy.

It's out of options. The Taiyin Lotus is its biggest weakness right now, and one of the fastest ways to recover its strength.

"If you can't satisfy me, then you can forget about having this."

Li Wudao raised the Taiyin Lotus, revealing a harmless smile, then changed the subject, saying:

"However, I can guarantee that once the matter of the Soul Devouring Body is resolved, the Taiyin Lotus will be delivered to you intact."

Upon hearing this, the green-haired turtle stared at him suspiciously. "Kid, is this for real? Will there be some kind of trickery involved?"

"Heaven and earth bear witness, everyone knows that I am an honest person."

Li Wudao remained unfazed.

"........"

A black line immediately appeared on the green-haired turtle's forehead, and he sneered, "Do you even believe that yourself?"

This boy is incredibly cunning; even this old fox, who has lived for tens of thousands of years, has been led astray several times.

"Don't believe pull it down."

Li Wudao shrugged and muttered to himself, "Judging by the days, Old Man Xia's free-range chickens should be fattened up by now. I wonder what the chicken soup made with Taiyin Lotus tastes like, whether it's delicious or not..."

The green-haired turtle's eyes turned red, and it jumped up suddenly, its nose crooked with anger. "Kid, are you deliberately trying to provoke me?"

That's a seventh-grade sacred medicine, a rare and precious natural treasure that can repair the soul! This human brat actually plans to use it to make chicken soup, what a waste!

"Knowing you is the worst thing that could have happened to me in eight lifetimes!"

The green-haired turtle cursed its bad luck and gritted its teeth, saying, "I promise to cooperate with you fully during this period, but if you dare to play any tricks after it's done, I will risk my life to drag you down with me!"

"make a deal!"

Li Wudao chuckled, "Now you can talk about the Spirit-Nourishing Pearl. Remember, don't waste time with nonsense."

"........"

The green-haired turtle, looking as if it had swallowed a dead child, drooped its head and obediently said, "A spiritual vein spring is the vent of an underground spiritual vein. After thousands of years of erosion, there's a chance that a bead containing rich spiritual energy will condense at the bottom of the spring."

“Besides spiritual veins and springs, places like ancient stalactite caves, where spiritual essence can accumulate over many years, may also form Spirit-Gathering Pearls.”

At this point, the green-haired turtle pursed his lips, "These places are not forbidden zones, but they have either already been occupied by a powerful force or are occupied by powerful symbiotic beasts, making them difficult to forcibly seize."

Li Wudao frowned. "Isn't there any other way?"

"Otherwise, you can only try your luck at the black market or large auctions, but the supply is scarce and you often need to pay a premium to buy it... Hmm, it's roughly equivalent to a high-grade Heaven-rank spiritual weapon."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bai's eyes immediately dimmed, and he quietly clenched his fists.

Whether it's top-tier experts or invaluable Spirit-Nourishing Pearls, they are all things he can only dream of and cannot achieve.

"Don't worry, there's always a way to solve the problem."

Li Wudao stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him:

"When we get back, I'll first try to get Old Man Xia, uh... my master to suppress the spiritual energy in your sister's body. With the addition of cultivating the 'Ten Thousand Rivers Returning to the Flow Technique,' she shouldn't be in any danger for the time being."

Zhou Bai's eyes instantly reddened, and he choked up as he was about to kneel down, "Thank you so much, Senior Brother, for saving my sister's life. I, Zhou Bai, will repay your kindness for the rest of my life, even if it means working like a slave!"

"It's not that bad, get up quickly."

Li Wudao quickly helped him up, and then, seeing Zhou Bai's bewildered and tearful expression, he smiled and put the "Awakening of Insects Sword" back into the latter's hand.

"I'll lend you this sword for a while. You can return it to me when you have a better weapon."

Having said that, he ignored Zhou Bai's calls, turned around and walked away quickly with light steps.

"Senior Brother Li..."

Watching the figures of the man and the tortoise disappear into the distance, Zhou Bai stood there in a daze, clutching the Jingzhe Sword tightly in his arms, feeling a sudden urge to cry.

This was the first time in his life that someone had treated him so well.

.........

Li Wudao hadn't gone far when he heard the system's cold voice in his ear.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, your investment has been successful. Investment item: Low-grade Heavenly Rank Spiritual Artifact]

[Random reward feedback in progress........]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Pill Emperor's inheritance]

Should we merge now?

"The inheritance of a Pill Emperor powerhouse... fusion."

Li Wudao was stunned. He only admired Zhou Bai and offered him some guidance, but he hadn't thought about any reward.

However, he is currently lacking a lineage of alchemy skills, which suits his needs perfectly.

After walking quite a distance, the green-haired turtle finally couldn't suppress its confusion and leaned forward, winking and saying:

“I can somewhat understand if you treat Zhou Bai a little better, but being so attentive to his sister is suspicious, definitely suspicious… Confess honestly, are you a pedophile?”

Li Wudao, who had just finished merging with the Pill Emperor's inheritance, felt as if the sky had fallen when he opened his eyes and heard these words. He said angrily, "You're the one with pedophilia! Your whole family are pedophiles!"

"See, he got anxious. I told you so, didn't I?"

The green-haired turtle grinned, feeling like it had regained some ground, and its mood improved considerably.

"piss off!"

Li Wudao didn't want to pay any attention to it; that turtle was too despicable.

In fact, his desire to help Zhou Bai's sister was partly due to sympathy, but more so because of the "Spirit Devouring Holy Body" itself.

Having witnessed the returns from high-ranking chosen ones, how could he possibly miss out on such an excellent investment opportunity?

.........

At that time, inside the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace.

The courtiers prostrated themselves in fear, while Li Jing's continuous roars echoed from the dragon throne:

"Shen Huaimin! I gave you 100,000 Imperial Guards, but where are that little bastard's men?"

"I ask you, where is the murderer who killed my son?!"

"A full 100,000 Imperial Guards were at your command, yet you, the mighty God of War of the Great Yu, openly defied the imperial decree, returned empty-handed, and allowed that little bastard to roam free. Is your Shen family plotting a rebellion?!"