CHAPTER 423: CHAPTER 245: BOUNTIFUL HARVEST (PART 3)

Even cultivators at Golden Core Perfection must endure the consequence of having half their mana imprisoned, and it can even have some impact on the powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage.

Moreover, the most formidable aspect of the Spirit Capturing Pearl is its ability to ignore any mana shields and magical artifacts, and only through the power of the physical body can one break free from its restraints.

Don’t be fooled by how easily Xu Ping broke free; that’s because his physical body strength is already equivalent to the third rank.

It’s important to know that for cultivators, body refining is merely a sideline; few practice it, let alone reach the third rank.

After all, body refining can at most reach the upper-grade third rank, with no further path unless one obtains heaven-defying opportunities, there might be a slight chance to break through to the fourth rank!

Such a treasure bead placed in the outside world would undoubtedly make those late-stage Golden Core and Perfection great cultivators fight to the death for it.

"Take care of it!"

Xu Ping happily stored it in the storage ring.

With this pearl for protection, as long as the body refining does not reach the third rank, he can fight and defeat the late-stage Golden Core cultivators.

As for Golden Core Perfection cultivators, Xu Ping estimates he should still not be a match for them.

After carefully storing the Spirit Capturing Pearl, Xu Ping’s gaze naturally fell on the small banner quietly placed aside.

This small banner is about three to four inches long, with purple light shimmering all over it, clearly not an ordinary item at first glance.

After Xu Ping picked it up, he began refining it!

Time slipped away silently in the tranquility, and several hours later, a scene of sudden realization gradually appeared on Xu Ping’s face.

Purple Mist Banner, the name of this banner!

This Purple Mist Banner is also an exceptional mid-grade exotic treasure not inferior to the Spirit Capturing Pearl, with its defensive power being astonishing.

If the young man’s cultivation were higher, perhaps even Xu Ping’s Eight Trigrams Talisman Array would be hard-pressed to break its defense!

"Not bad!"

Xu Ping couldn’t help but smile slightly; with these two exotic treasures, his current strength has been significantly enhanced.

Then, Xu Ping’s gaze turned to the final item—a golden porcelain bowl.

After some refining, he learned that this golden porcelain bowl is also a mid-grade exotic treasure, named Demon Trapping Magnet.

However, compared to the Spirit Capturing Pearl and Purple Mist Banner, the quality of the Demon Trapping Magnet was somewhat inferior.

But its function, as its name suggests, is specifically used for trapping and capturing demon beasts, and it can also play unexpected roles in certain specific situations.

"One offensive exotic treasure, one defensive exotic treasure, and one specifically for trapping demon beasts.

Such abundant harvest, perhaps even Nascent Soul cultivators would be somewhat tempted upon seeing it." Xu Ping couldn’t help but exclaim softly, his eyes full of emotion.

A Golden Core early-stage cultivator possessing so many exotic treasures is indeed unbelievable.

However, upon careful consideration, it was indeed normal, as after all, this person was the offspring of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, huh!"

Thinking of this, Xu Ping sighed slightly; the joy of reaping the heavy treasures suddenly became a bit heavier.

What he’s worried about now is that even if he successfully removes the ’Blood Attraction Skill’, his situation might still be bleak.

After all, with the Blood Demon incarnation’s intelligence, who knows if it will relay his appearance and presence back to the main body!

If it does, it’s going to be disastrous.

However, the fortunate part is that Yue Country has now joined the One Qi Alliance.

As far as Xu Ping’s knowledge, currently within Yue Country, there are several powerful Nascent Soul cultivators stationed.

Moreover, the borders of Yue Country have been meticulously arranged with sensing arrays, and these arrays are exceptionally powerful.

Even mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators would find it absolutely impossible to casually infiltrate the interior of Yue Country.

"If worst comes to worst, I’ll solve this ’Blood Attraction Skill’ and then get away quickly." Xu Ping secretly planned in his heart.

This Cultivation Realm in Nanchuan is vast and extensive.

As long as he can find a secluded spot to hide, even if a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator has great divine techniques, finding him would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, extraordinarily difficult!

"Only, my ability to hide is still slightly lacking!" Xu Ping’s brows slightly furrowed.

The Thousand Illusion Mask, this lower-grade exotic treasure, played a significant role during his Foundation Establishment Realm.

But now, after reaching Golden Core, the Thousand Illusion Mask appears somewhat inadequate.

With his current cultivation and divine sense activation, it can only possibly conceal from late-stage Golden Core cultivators, while the Golden Core Perfection cultivators with careful probing could undoubtedly discover something, let alone Nascent Soul cultivators.

"It seems necessary to find a high-grade skill for concealing myself." Xu Ping thought to himself.

As long as the concealment skill is high-grade enough, combined with proficient panel support, and as long as cultivated to a certain level, perhaps concealing from Golden Core Perfection cultivators, or even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, would not be too big of a problem.

By that time, he could truly be at ease.

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After storing these three mid-grade exotic treasures, Xu Ping’s divine sense penetrated the young man’s storage ring, starting to inventory the resources within!

"There are as many as twenty-seven upper-grade Spirit Stones, besides that, there are also an array of magical artifact materials, rare exotic treasures, bottles and jars of Pill and Talisman, and several rare Spirit Medicine plants overflowing with spiritual energy..."

"Just these alone are probably equivalent to the entirety of a Golden Core Perfection cultivator’s wealth!"

Xu Ping’s eyes lit up, he couldn’t help but sigh, "This person is really rich!"

Immediately, he organized these gains methodically according to categories, then stored them all in his own storage ring.

At this moment, a jade bottle in the corner with a restriction unexpectedly attracted Xu Ping’s attention.

His heart stirred, he took out the jade bottle, pointed a finger, and removed all the restrictions on it.

As the restrictions were removed, the bottle stopper automatically popped open, and a fresh and pure scent with a hint of sweet aroma instantly filled the entire cave.