CHAPTER 467: CHAPTER 94_2

"Of course."

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Once again returning to the Beast Control Department, Chen Jiuge brought along Da Bone and Er Bone.

Gazing upon the Spiritual Beasts scampering over the hills and fields, Chen Jiuge expressed his feelings, "This place is truly the best, truly the best!"

After introducing Qing Ya to Da Bone and Er Bone, Chen Jiuge casually guided a group of Taiji Deer and Yin Yang Deer through a transformation before he began his seclusion with a plethora of resources.

In the chamber filled with restrictions, Chen Jiuge looked at the Pure Yang Pill emitting an endless aura in front of him, his face revealing a trace of amazement. An Elixir of this caliber, I fear even Yue Meng couldn’t create.

GULP.

As the Pure Yang Pill was consumed, an extreme force of pure yang burst forth from within his body. This marked the greatest change between a True Monarch and a Pure Yang True Monarch—the transformation of Mana.

Once Pure Yang Mana was nurtured, one could commence the transformation of other types of mana around this focal point, preparing for immortality.

Chen Jiuge swallowed down copious amounts of Elixirs in a rushed fashion, and even the Spiritual Energy in Qingfeng Garden began to be gradually suffused with a layer of pure yang force.

The Elixirs of the True Realm and those of the Heavenly Realm differ. Once an Elixir of the True Realm reaches the Fifth Rank, its primary component is no longer Spiritual Medicine but the inherent spiritual essence of the world itself. Spiritual Medicine serves, at most, as a catalyst, which is why these Elixirs have no side effects.

This means that as long as one possesses resources and some enlightenment, they can be elevated to the Realm of a Pure Yang True Monarch, regardless of how low their Cultivation talent may be. Of course, the expenditure involved is extraordinarily vast, so much so that even the previously affluent Wu Family would likely lament the cost.

「Ten years later」

Chen Jiuge, his aura fluctuating, captured the Yin Yang Deer in Qingfeng Garden and handed them over to the receiving official.

Lu Wen, fair-faced and long-bearded, looking like a handsome middle-aged man, counted the Yin Yang Deer with an indifferent chuckle, "Lord Chen, your Cultivation has greatly advanced!"

"Hardly, hardly," Chen Jiuge repeatedly shook his head while he discreetly passed the few remaining Pure Yang Pills he had in hand.

Lu Wen, originally just casually expecting to take some small advantage, had not anticipated such a large windfall and was, in turn, somewhat embarrassed.

As bodyguards close to the King, Lu Wen and his peers held an awkward position. In terms of intimacy, they couldn’t compare to the eunuchs; in terms of status, they were inferior to officials. They were like unloved stepchildren who had never witnessed such a large bribe!

GULP.

Clutching the Pure Yang Pills tightly in his sleeve, Lu Wen hesitated for a moment before finally flinging his sleeve and declaring, "Oh well, oh well, I truly cannot refuse such a benefit."

"Lord Chen, Chief Inspector Wu Yao’s interception of Yin Yang Deer has been reported. From now on, the transfer of Yin Yang Deer every ten years will be handled by me."

"Lord Chen, you must not sell the Yin Yang Deer. Although such a Spiritual Beast, capable of becoming a True Immortal, may not be considered a tremendous treasure, it can still enhance the nation’s foundation. Our King is a monarch of revival, after all!"

After finishing this speech, Lu Wen’s face paled somewhat, and he hastily took his leave; it was clear that this piece of news was of great value.

Chen Jiuge speculated silently. So, they didn’t force control over me because they were afraid of affecting my breeding abilities, huh?

Oh well, oh well, there’s no hurry, no hurry. It’s just a few Yin Yang Deer, after all.

Within the Sea of Consciousness were ten tree-houses, their auras concealed by Chaos.

Tree-houses one through four mainly housed white-haired mice, which had basically mutated into Green Jade Mice and Fire Spirit Mice, and a third variant that appeared recently—the Void Mouse.

It was no different from the common house mice of the Mortal World, but its silvery-white fur made the Void Mouse look rather more appealing. Its greatest strength lay in its innate talent: it could naturally conceal itself in the void and make short transits through it.

In the True Realm, even True Immortals could not achieve such feats, yet a common little mouse could. Such a talent was truly, outrageously strong.

In terms of cultivation, they were all somewhat wanting, having only reached the Great Divine Power Realm. Even after multiple mutations, their cultivation progress was very slow. According to the information transmitted by the Chaos Pearl, these Void Mice required feeding with a large quantity of spatial-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to enhance their Cultivation.

Still a bit short on money! Chen Jiuge felt a pang of regret; spatial-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were indeed too costly, at least beyond his current means.

Tree-house number five primarily housed a variety of other Spiritual Beasts. These were among the most common Spiritual Beasts in the True Realm, low in Grade but advantageous for their inexpensiveness and inconspicuousness.

In addition, Chen Jiuge had also hidden the surplus Yin Yang Deer there, specifically the batch cultivated to have the best aptitudes. The strongest among them had already reached the Cultivation of a Pure Yang True Monarch.

"This Yin Yang Deer should be the purest of them all," Chen Jiuge said, looking at one that was a size smaller than even the Taiji Deer.

This particular Yin Yang Deer’s talent was exceedingly strong. Without any additional resources, simply by staying in the tree-house—eating when hungry, sleeping when tired—it had directly ascended to the Cultivation of a Pure Yang True Monarch in a mere twenty years. It was simply outrageous.

After completing the decennial task of cultivating Yin Yang Deer, Chen Jiuge requested leave, citing the reason of returning to his estate to recuperate.

Wu Yao, expressionless, did not inquire further. Had it not been for Lu Wen’s words, Chen Jiuge wouldn’t have suspected that something was amiss with Wu Yao.

However, upon reflection, True Immortals, though powerful, seemed insignificant compared to the entirety of Qingming Ancient Country. If not for the backing of the Wu Family, Wu Yao might well have been deposed by Qingming Zhao already.

"Wait a moment," Wu Yao called out to Chen Jiuge, who was about to leave.

"Lord Wu?" Chen Jiuge was somewhat puzzled.

With a sweep of his wide official robes, an invisible Barrier enveloped the entire study. A hint of a smile appeared on Wu Yao’s face, and two cups of hot tea materialized abruptly.

"Chen Jiuge, may I be so bold as to call you Brother Chen?"