The Invincible Supreme Medical God

Chapter 811 - 461: A Special Gift

"This box is very similar to your storage stone, but it’s somewhat different. Storage stones are created by nature, some with help from cultivators, while the Cosmic Box is entirely created by cultivators. You might fall in love with this box because it can contain the entire universe. You no longer need to carry multiple storage stones with you."

"Open the box and insert some internal energy into it. Whether it’s your Qi, spiritual energy, or martial power, it doesn’t matter. Afterward, you will become the master of the box until you die."

Yan Xiaobao was thrilled. He was already grateful for the two formulas he had previously obtained, but now he had even more! Not only did he obtain the recipes, but he also acquired the herbal medicine needed to make them. Although the herbs would eventually run out, he had gained more than a thousand times what he had previously obtained, leaving him both shocked and excited. He couldn’t help but feel grateful to the greedy group who went straight to the treasury instead of paying homage. All in all, Yan Xiaobao’s luck was very good.

Following the instructions, he inserted a Qi Line into the box, and suddenly information flooded his mind. Information about the location of items within the box. But as he thought of one item, it was summoned from the box into Yan Xiaobao’s hand. He pulled out a scroll; a scroll he couldn’t resist opening.

At the top, the formula’s name was Soul Binding, and as he carefully studied the formula, he felt cold sweat appear on his forehead.

"This pill has the ability to bind a soul to oneself, thus forcing the soul’s owner to become your lifelong servant. By consuming the servant’s soul, the master can terminate the life of the person at will. This pill requires the blood essence of both the servant and the master."

Yan Xiaobao read aloud what the randomly taken pill could do, and the mere thought was enough to terrify him.

"Don’t focus too much on such simple matters. Move to the next corner and see what’s waiting for you there." The master’s voice sounded again, and with the scroll of attraction in his hand pulling strongly on his focus, Yan Xiaobao carefully stored it back in the box before putting the box into the storage stone and heading toward the next corner of the vast platform.

In the corner was a light ball. The ball continuously emitted energy ripples that resembled waves. The closer one got to the light ball, the smaller the ripples became, but the further away they were, the larger they grew, until eventually, they dissipated into nothingness, causing the energy to vanish into the heavens and earth.

With Wu Wei’s energy covering his body, Yan Xiaobao finally passed through the waves. It required great energy and strength to traverse the first wave, and every time he was hit by another wave of energy, the pressure he bore was greatly reduced. The first wave pushed him back five steps, the second wave four steps, and the third wave three steps, and so on, until he finally reached the light ball.

Lan Feng had been silent all the while, and Yan Xiaobao was convinced that his Lower Dantian and whatever this light ball was, were equally powerless.

Reaching out, he felt a comforting warmth. A warmth spreading throughout his body, and as he held it, he sensed the green pearl in his Lower Dantian starting to stir slowly. It was like a flower yearning for sunlight.

The instant the light ball touched his hand, light permeated his body. Everything converged in his Lower Dantian, and the green pearl greedily absorbed strand after strand. The green pearl grew, and Yan Xiaobao felt it slowly become more perceptive. While it had previously exhibited a sort of personality, it never felt like a person; however, now emotions began to bubble within the green pearl. Slowly, green mist began swirling around the green pearl.

As Yan Xiaobao held the light ball, it grew smaller and smaller, while the green pearl grew larger and larger.

"Hey, stop standing there! Come here so I can tell you what this awesome gift does!" a voice suddenly echoed in the room, and with a sigh, Yan Xiaobao returned to the monument, curious about the light ball. Perhaps this soul mark knew the purpose of the light ball.

"Wait!" the voice shouted out, surprise hidden within. "Are you really able to directly absorb such energy?!" it asked, confused, as he looked at Yan Xiaobao and the diminishing light ball in his hand.

"This ball has successfully healed me countless times," the voice said. "Though it grows smaller and smaller, it has saved my life again and again. If it had saved me just one last time, then I would still be alive. Unfortunately, the last rescue was insufficient." He lamented, sounding somewhat despondent.

"But why are you absorbing it now?" he asked puzzled. "If someone were seriously injured, but you’re not hurt at all, then it should just be diminished. Don’t tell me you really know what this item is, and you can use it correctly?" he was even shocked at this option, but Yan Xiaobao couldn’t possibly know what his facial expression would be. All he could hear were the emotions contained in his voice, though he felt he owed this expert a great deal, even if he was just a soul mark, Yan Xiaobao wished to show him respect.

"I don’t know why, but my body is absorbing the energy," he said slowly while observing the boiling green mist within the cave. The pearl showed signs of cracking. Seeing this, Yan Xiaobao’s heart raced with excitement, hoping it was a sign of the pearl turning into a memory. If it became a memory and they merged, Yan Xiaobao would be able to control its healing abilities. Controlling it was something he had been waiting for. He often felt the green pearl was too stingy. It wouldn’t always heal him, but if he learned how to use it, he would be much better off.

The light ball in his hand was almost as small as a fist, and light continuously poured into Yan Xiaobao’s body, channeling itself into the green pearl. Soul mark and Yan Xiaobao both remained completely silent as they observed the light ball waiting for it to vanish completely.

When the last ray of light entered Yan Xiaobao’s body, the green pearl continued to roll within the cave, but he didn’t have time to focus entirely on this as he still had two corners waiting for his arrival. The expert decided that the two corners would suit him to receive more treasures.

"Well done, I hope the light ball has been helpful to you," the soul mark slowly said, with a bit of hesitation and confusion in his voice. "Head to the third corner to find what’s waiting for you there. You have shown me respect, so you are my successor. It is only natural for me to pass my most precious treasures to you," the Soul Imprint said once more, these words sounding so magnanimous. The voice almost made Yan Xiaobao laugh, but knowing how much help he gained from this deceased elder, he decided to respect him. Truth be told, he did have respect for the man. Creating such a tomb, especially at the moment of his death, was quite a feat.

As his lower half exploded, Yan Xiaobao moved to the third corner, causing him to spasm after spurting blood from his mouth. He immediately entered his body and soon discovered that the green pearl had exploded, revealing a stunningly beautiful woman amidst the green mist.

"Don’t disturb her now," Lan Feng’s voice appeared in Yan Xiaobao’s head. "She needs some time to fully understand what has happened. While she is focused on the ongoing happenings, you should gather these treasures. They will be the cornerstone of your newfound strength.

Nodding before he moved toward the corner, Yan Xiaobao wiped the blood on his lips. This time, he discovered a small animal covered in black lines. Upon inspection, he noticed a seal on its chest, seemingly branded into the beast’s chest.

Upon close observation, Yan Xiaobao realized this beast was a small fox about thirty centimeters long. Its fur was black, but the tip of its tail was white, as were its paws and ears.

Picking up the beast, Yan Xiaobao’s eyes widened in shock as he noticed the beast had a heartbeat and was breathing slowly. Clutching it tightly to his chest, Yan Xiaobao rushed back to the monument to hear more about this little fox.

"This is a Midnight Fox," the soul mark said. "This beast traveled with me for thousands of years, traversing many worlds with me and fighting alongside me until the end."

"The last thing I did was seal her here, so she wouldn’t wither and die by my side, giving her a chance to meet my successor someday. I wanted her to have a chance to fight once more with someone she respects. Please drop three drops of blood on the seal on her chest, and she will open her eyes again to see the world she left behind so many years ago."

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