Book 3: Chapter 85: The Grass That Turns Back

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Vol 3 Chapter 85: The Grass That Turns Back "Holy Son… does this mean I succeeded?" A moment later, the white rat trembled as it struggled to its feet, looking like it was on the verge of death. Lin Jing sighed. This was exactly why the test subject for the Alchemy Conference needed to be strong. Even if a demon beast successfully transformed using the Transformation Pill, if it ended up looking like this, it wouldn’t properly showcase the strength of the pill or the might of the demon race. "You succeeded," Lin Jing said. "Congratulations… This is the Pill of Transformation. Since you’ve taken the form of a child, I shall name you Shu Tong." "Shu Tong, for now, continue cultivating with your four companions. When I need you, I will summon you. That day shouldn’t be too far off." "Thank you, Holy Son!!!" Shu Tong was ecstatic. In his eyes, this meant he had truly earned Lin Jing’s recognition! The life-threatening test had been worth it. With the experiment complete, Lin Jing examined Shu Tong’s condition one last time before leaving the cave to find his senior sister. Although Shu Tong had transformed from a beast form into a humanoid demon, his cultivation and strength hadn’t changed much. The real difference lay in his intelligence and comprehension. The key distinction between demon beasts and demons was that demons not only retained their powerful bodies but also gained the ability to cultivate most human techniques and spells. In other words, they combined the strengths of both races. To Lin Jing, Shu Tong’s transformation process was actually a normal case of demonization. In contrast, the Mosquito Woman’s transformation seemed like an exception. After all, mosquito beasts couldn’t be judged by the same standards as other demon beasts. Of course, another possibility was that she had undergone a much harsher transformation process, which led to her powers increasing drastically. "At least I lived up to expectations," Lin Jing said after finding Xu Qingyao. "I successfully refined a Transformation Pill that weakens tribulation lightning. The transformation effect might be slightly weaker, but it’s much safer." "You really are a genius." Xu Qingyao wasn't even surprised anymore. A miracle-worker always managed to create miracles. "So, do you need my help for something? You wouldn’t have come to me otherwise." Lin Jing got straight to the point. "I'm planning to participate in the Alchemy Conference in a few months, but I still need a suitable test subject for the Transformation Pill. While the pill’s side effects have been significantly reduced and the tribulation is now only at Golden Core level, not just any Foundation Establishment demon beast can survive it." "The mosquito beasts aren’t an option—they require too many numbers to function." "Hmm? Then how about…" Lin Jing knew what she was going to say before she even finished. "The Ice Soul Gu isn’t suitable either." "I originally considered using it with the Transformation Grass, but that was only a last resort. There are two major risks involved. First, gu worms have a unique life structure, and I don’t know if they can even transform properly. Second, it’s already contracted to me. Just like how the Beast Taming Art can't form contracts with plant spirits, it’s possible that it also can’t contract with demon beasts that have transformed into human form." "If it causes problems with my cultivation technique or contract system, it wouldn’t be worth the risk." Xu Qingyao nodded in agreement. "That makes sense. In that case, let’s find a Beast Taming Sect disciple and have them contract a white rat for testing first." "It’ll also be a good way to assess the risks for Father and Ouyang." "Has Senior Brother Ouyang left seclusion yet?" Thunder Dragon suddenly asked. "Ever since he returned from the Kirin Clan, he’s been in seclusion. Even though Senior Brother Ouyang contributed a lot at the Tea Gathering, Senior Sister still distributed an absurd amount of resources to every member of Sparrowfeather Squad. Without resources, of course, he needs to retreat and refine them." "Because of that, even though I’ve already perfected the Transformation Method, I still haven’t had a chance to share the good news with him." "Honestly, that’s not a bad thing," Lin Jing replied. "If he had seen the hope of transformation too early, he would have grown impatient waiting. It’s better for him to remain in seclusion until the Transformation Pill is completely perfected." "He’s still in seclusion…" Xu Qingyao pondered for a moment before saying, "Then how about we invite the Thunder Dragon Princess for testing instead?" "Hm?" Lin Jing blinked. Xu Qingyao continued. "Back when we first invited the Thunder Dragon Clan Leader to join our experiments, he refused. But as you said, from his perspective, that was an understandable decision—all creatures instinctively avoid risk." "But now that the method has been verified, and it’s been recognized by the Demon Emperor, this test subject slot has become a highly valuable opportunity." "If we show no resentment over his past rejection and still offer his daughter this chance, the Thunder Dragon Clan will be deeply grateful to us." "And at that time… making them pay for their earlier shortsightedness wouldn’t be too much to ask, would it?" Xu Qingyao smiled mischievously. Lin Jing narrowed his eyes. "So… what exactly does the Thunder Dragon Clan have that you're after?" Xu Qingyao’s eyes gleamed. "Obviously, their Dragon Scales and Blood!" seaʀᴄh thё Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You don’t know? Thunder Dragon Blood is considered one of the top ten body-refining treasures of the Tianyuan Continent!" "It’s incredibly rare—even the Demon Court’s treasury doesn’t contain any. The Thunder Dragon Clan guards its blood extremely closely." She lightly pinched Lin Jing’s arm, shaking her head. "Look at you—so scrawny. Sure, I can tell you’ve trained your body, but you’re still too fragile." "Forget about comparing yourself to those physically powerful demon beasts—even after I activated my half-demon bloodline at Foundation Establishment Perfection, my body is stronger than yours." "As Beast Tamers, we have our Fusion Secret Art and Beast Weaponization, but that doesn’t mean we can afford to neglect our own physical strength. Especially you—as a Longevity Body, you should do everything possible to avoid injuries." "Am I really that weak…?" Lin Jing muttered. In truth, the only body-refining he had done was through Diamond Fist. Compared to the cultivators of the Ancient Kingdom, he was probably average. But in Senior Sister’s eyes, after meeting more powerful body cultivators, he likely seemed weak. It was true—he hadn’t had much time to train his body. Most of his foundation came from Qi Refinement Thirteen-Layer breakthroughs. "This isn’t about comparing yourself to others," Xu Qingyao said. "The point is, with Thunder Dragon Blood, you’ll be able to greatly enhance your physical strength. You might not become peerless, but you’ll at least have the potential for a godlike physique." "Preferably, we should try to get core dragon blood from the Thunder Dragon Ancestor. And when that happens…" She grinned, patting Lin Jing’s shoulder. "Make sure you save me a drop." "Relying on you, Holy Son~" Lin Jing was speechless. Fine. If this would forge a stronger body, then he’d give the Thunder Dragon Clan one more opportunity. "Where is the Thunder Dragon Clan’s territory? Senior Sister, come with me." "Oh… and let’s bring Mosquito Woman too. The Thunder Dragons should witness the first true demon transformation firsthand."

Book 3: Chapter 85: The Grass That Turns Back

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