Chapter 293 - 223 Red Emperor Blood Crystal

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Chapter 293: Chapter 223 Red Emperor Blood Crystal"Red Emperor Blood Crystal?" Ji Xinghuo wore a puzzled expression on his face, "What is that?" "You don’t know!" It was Xia Qingyu’s turn to be surprised; then he realized, "It’s normal for you not to have heard of the Red Emperor Blood Crystal since you just arrived at the Bloody Plateau. Even here on the plateau, not many people know about it. It’s a rather niche secret." Ji Xinghuo asked for guidance, "Can you talk about it?" "There’s nothing that can’t be said." Xia Qingyu took a big gulp from his cup, "The Red Emperor Blood Crystal is a kind of capacity-expanding oddity, with effects similar to Star Tears. It not only increases the chance of fusion once but also significantly enhances star power and strengthens the body." He deliberately left him hanging, "But..." Ji Xinghuo just looked at him, intentionally not playing along with his questioning. "You, this guy." Xia Qingyu felt annoyed internally. If it were anyone else, he wouldn’t have the patience to explain these things, but the guy in front of him had a face that looked exactly like his own when he was younger. It wasn’t easy to just give him the cold shoulder. "The Red Emperor Blood Crystal is somewhat nefarious" Xia Qingyu had no choice but to continue, "To some extent, it’s created from the fresh blood of numerous devotees, sacrificed to the Red Emperor." "As long as enough people die, they don’t necessarily have to be devotees, though devotees are preferable, the blood of the deceased might coalesce and form a blood crystal." "The more people who die, the better the quality of the blood crystal." "Using a high-quality blood crystal, the enhancement effects are better, and you might even get the chance for a second or third fusion with an alien species." "Anyone below Seventh Rank can use blood crystals, but it’s best not to exceed once." After a lengthy talk, Xia Qingyu continued drinking. "Why?" Ji Xinghuo asked. Xia Qingyu pointed at his forehead and muttered, "Use your noodle and think, what kind of Star God is the Red Emperor, and how are blood crystals created? If you use something imbued with the power of a Star God too many times, what do you think will happen?" Ji Xinghuo suddenly realized, "Become a devotee of the Red Emperor?" "No shit," Xia Qingyu rolled his eyes. "So, you’re saying that if someone is already a devotee of the Red Emperor, there’s no limit to how many Red Emperor Blood Crystals they can use?" Ji Xinghuo’s mind turned quickly. "What else? Why do you think those devotees are constantly killing each other?" Xia Qingyu scoffed, "You don’t really think they just foil their own longevity, do you? For the devotees of the Red Emperor, blood crystals are a shortcut to quickly gaining strength. Just keep killing, rack up a few thousand or tens of thousands of devotees, and if you kill enough, sooner or later you’ll have everyone else under your heel!" Ji Xinghuo nodded slightly, his face showing thought. If he could obtain a Red Emperor Blood Crystal and fuse with another alien species, he could consider advancing to a Super Mutant. "On the battlefields between Highlanders and the Biao Clan, will Red Emperor Blood Crystals be born?" "Of course." Xia Qingyu, however, grew puzzled, "You didn’t know about Red Emperor Blood Crystals before, why are you asking me where there are wars?" "It’s nothing, just asking." Ji Xinghuo naturally wouldn’t reveal the truth. "Forget it then," Xia Qingyu showed an indifferent attitude. Having downed a whole cup of Bloody Intense Flame, he was beginning to feel tipsy, and kept looking at Ji Xinghuo, unable to help but ask, "Where did you grow up?" "Chang’an." "Was there a common family? How many brothers and sisters do you have?" he continued to probe. "Five," Ji Xinghuo answered: "An older sister, an older brother above me. I am the third, with a younger brother and a younger sister below." He knew what Xia Qingyu wanted to ask, "My family is great, I wasn’t really wronged as a child, grew up happily, so I never chose to leave this home." Xia Qingyu nodded, his expression somewhat eased. "That’s good. I also grew up in a common family, and I’m a first-generation public child." His eyes were full of reminiscence, "I have three siblings, but after becoming adults, only I became a mutant. Eventually, we drifted apart, the affection faded, and since I don’t really return to Earth much, I have no idea how they are now." Ji Xinghuo consoled, "When you have time, you can go back for a visit." "Can’t return," Xia Qingyu sighed but did not elaborate. After a while, he suddenly said, "I’m sorry. I should have taken responsibility, but I was really afraid of starting a family, and I don’t have the qualifications to be a father. I am truly sorry." "It’s okay," Ji Xinghuo replied with a nonchalant smile, patting Xia Qingyu on the shoulder. He could truly understand. People like Xia Qingyu were common in the Asia-Pacific Community, feeling unprepared, both psychologically and materially, worried that having children would hold them back, hinder their pursuit of life aspirations, and shift the focus of life onto the child, losing themselves. Just as well, the government had the "Continuation Plan," which allowed producing offspring without the responsibility of raising them, so they left their children in the care of the government and washed their hands of them. But when the children came of age and met them again, they regretted it, feeling guilty. In short, it was very conflicting. Perhaps some would resent their parents for it, even becoming bitterly antagonistic, but Ji Xinghuo had no such thoughts. One reason was that his life was good. The second reason was that he was the same kind of person, not wanting children, solely focused on climbing the heights of the path of life and evolution. "If you can think like that, then I can truly rest assured," Xia Qingyu was very pleased, and seeing that Ji Xinghuo didn’t drink his cup of Bloody Intense Flame, he took it and drank it himself. After some idle chatter, two glasses of Bloody Intense Flame weren’t enough to satisfy them, so they ordered another two. Half-drunk, Xia Qingyu reverted to his true self, slinging his arm around Ji Xinghuo’s shoulder and brimming with excitement as he regaled him with his glorious exploits in the Star Realm. Half of it was about hunting various monsters and braving adventures. The other half was about chasing girls. Xia Qingyu was even prouder when it came to women. He claimed that he had achieved a thousand conquests two years ago and aimed to reach ten thousand in his lifetime, having been with over thirty different Alien Species, including Winged People, Forest Patrol Clan, Giants, Fire Demons, Ether Spirits, Bear Demons, and the Biao Clan. This heavy taste made Ji Xinghuo’s scalp tingle. Customers around them were casting sideways glances, shooting Qingyu looks of admiration mixed with bewilderment. "You’ve even been with a female from the Forest Patrol Clan?" an incredulous Deserted Person asked loudly with laughter, "Aren’t you just bragging?" Xia Qingyu, feeling indignant, was about to retort. "Alright, alright." Ji Xinghuo hurriedly stopped him; such matters are best kept private, there was no need to flaunt them. "Today, I’m in a good mood, or else I’d have to give you a piece of my mind about the wonders of Forest Patrol Clan women. They’re like sheep..." Xia Qingyu’s words were cut off as his body suddenly went numb. "Damn, who shocked me?" Ji Xinghuo quickly helped him leave the inn. He might not care about his own dignity, but Ji Xing wanted to keep his face intact to continue living at Sky Falling Cliff. Once on the street, the biting wind sobered Xia Qingyu up a bit. "Where do you live?" Ji Xinghuo asked. "I’ve got a place at Sky Falling Cliff," Xia Qingyu replied, his speech slurred, "I’m living there alone; it’s pretty empty. You can move in." "Thanks," Ji Xinghuo accepted his offer. "What’s our relationship that you’re being so formal with me?" Xia Qingyu slung his arm over Ji Xinghuo’s shoulder, belched, and his eyes suddenly became clearer, "Come with me." The two walked out of Frostwind Street. Not far from Frostwind Street, they entered a posh neighborhood in another part of the district and arrived at a stand-alone courtyard house. It wasn’t very large, covering just over two hundred square meters, but the surrounding environment was quite pleasant, located near the Snow Ape Giant tribe and only a few hundred meters away, ensuring safety. Upon entering, Xia Qingyu chuckled, "Welcome to my home." Walking into the courtyard, they found a large oak tree at the center with some flowers and plants underneath. Opposite was a two-story building; the first floor housed the living room, kitchen, and cultivation room, while the second floor contained bedrooms and a balcony. The open view from the rooftop terrace was wide, providing a sight of palaces built from stone atop distant mountains. The amenities were modest but complete. Having a single courtyard like this in Sky Falling Cliff was quite an achievement. Xia Qingyu showed Ji Xinghuo around the house. As they reached the second floor, he said, "There’s an empty bedroom here. Clean it up and you can live there." "Okay." Ji Xinghuo entered to find the twenty-something-square-meter bedroom, complete with a bathroom, quite satisfactory. He had always had modest requirements for material comforts. "There’s a shop and a restaurant at the corner of the street; it’s very convenient for shopping and dining. Just a few steps away," Xia Qingyu briefed him about the surroundings, "You have money, right? Sky Falling Cliff only accepts True Dragon Coins, no other currency will do. If you’re out of money, just tell me." "You don’t need to worry about that," Ji Xinghuo replied with a smile. "Alright then, you get settled; I’m off to sleep," yawned Qingyu, "I’ve been playing with that woman these days; I’m a little sleepy." After saying this, he turned and entered his bedroom. Before closing the door, Ji Xinghuo saw that the bedroom opposite was in complete disarray, with clothes and pants thrown everywhere, and plenty of trash had not been cleaned up. Clearly, the guy was quite messy. Searᴄh the NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Xinghuo fetched water and cleaned his bedroom, while tidying up, he also released an electromagnetic induction and noticed that Xia Qingyu was just lying in bed, not yet asleep. It was only after about fifteen minutes that he finally closed his eyes and his breathing slowed down. Ji Xinghuo moved cautiously, cleaning up the second floor and, by chance, tidied the visible trash in the living room and cultivation room on the first floor as well as sweeping the courtyard clean. It was still early when he went out. He took a walk in the surrounding area to familiarize himself with the neighborhood and came back with some supplies. Just as he put down the things, Ji Xinghuo was about to feed some food to Qing Hong from his pocket when he suddenly felt a sense of alertness. Electromagnetic induction revealed a figure passing by the gate, which he first thought was just a passerby until she suddenly jumped over the wall and into the courtyard with a muffled thud. Based on the magnetic field shape, this was a human female. She was very strong, top of the Fourth Rank. Ji Xinghuo stepped into the living room and saw a tall woman standing in the middle of the courtyard. She was over one meter ninety, muscular, with particularly well-developed pectorals. Her attractive face was adorned with black tattoos, black hair tied into a long braid at the back of her head. She was dressed in a fitted leather armor, with a massive axe in her hand, looking quite fierce, and anger was etched on her face. This woman was clearly a Highlander, seemingly bent on seeking vengeance. "Who are you looking for?" Ji Xinghuo asked in Dragon Language. The Highlander woman’s expression stalled and she sized up Ji Xinghuo before suddenly erupting in fury, "Xia Qingyu, don’t think I can’t recognize you just because you’ve changed your face. You scum, die!" With that, she swung her axe at him.

Chapter 293 - 223 Red Emperor Blood Crystal

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