Seven-Tailed Snow Fox (Injured)
Grade: Seventh-Tier Yao Spirit
Characteristics: Soul-Hooking and Spirit-Snatching, Heavenly Fox Yao Body, Fox Charm Eyes, Seven-Tailed Illusionary Body
Status: Severely injured by a Demonic Technique, Demonic Resentment has entered the body, Yao Yuan is dissipating.
A seventh-tier Snow Fox with a trace of the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Bloodline, Lifespan 3456 years, severely injured by a Demonic Attack, resentment demons have entered the body, entangling the Divine Soul, Primordial Spirit has fallen into a Demonic Resentment illusion, unable to escape, Devilish Qi entanglement, consuming Yao Yuan, continuously generating Undying Demon Qi, life force is draining away.
All information about the Seven-Tailed Giant Fox was presented before Li Mu's eyes.
Li Mu couldn't help but frown, feeling it was incredibly tricky.
Li Mu's sudden contemplative expression did not escape the notice of the two seventh-tier True Yao Beasts present.
"How is it? Have you found any clues? Is there a way to cure it?" Bai Tianya asked, looking at Li Mu with concern.
"Uh, Senior must have been injured by a Demonic Cultivator. A surge of Demonic Resentment Qi has gathered in her body. This Demonic Resentment Qi is extremely powerful, invading the Divine Soul and intertwining with the Yao Yuan in her body. It continuously generates itself by consuming Senior's life force, making it Eternal and indestructible. Ordinary methods probably won't be able to clear it," Li Mu explained truthfully to Bai Tianya.
"That's right, that's right, you really have some skill. The Clan Chief was indeed injured by that damned Devil Head. This Devilish Qi is extremely powerful. Do you have any means to clear it?" Bai Tianya praised Li Mu with certainty, then asked with concern.
Li Mu thought seriously for a moment and replied, "I have some means to lessen the power of this Devilish Qi and help Senior regain consciousness. However, to completely and thoroughly eliminate this Devilish Qi, I'm afraid we'll need to find another method."
"Hmm! You have a way to suppress this Devilish Qi and make the Clan Chief conscious?" The white-haired old man looked at Li Mu in astonishment.
"How can this Devilish Qi be completely cleared?" Bai Tianya was more concerned about the method to clear the Devilish Qi and pressed Li Mu for an answer.
"It's better to suppress this Devilish Qi first. Otherwise, if this Devilish Qi is allowed to continue growing, it will harm this Senior's body."
"Her current situation is very grim. If not for your strong assistance, continuously channeling Yao power to suppress the Devilish Qi, this Devilish Qi would rapidly expand and occupy her body, eroding her Divine Soul," Li Mu explained in detail to Bai Tianya.
After a pause, Li Mu solemnly explained, "Next, I will perform the Fiery Flame Exorcism Method, a 'risky maneuver.' If Senior awakens, I hope both of you Seniors will watch over her. Once the rescue begins, it cannot be interrupted..."
After listening to Li Mu's detailed explanation, the white-haired old man looked at him suspiciously, somewhat distrustful.
However, the Devilish Qi within the Clan Chief's body was growing stronger and stronger. If he hadn't continuously suppressed it, this Devilish Qi would have long since erupted. If this Devilish Qi were allowed to erupt, the Clan Chief would completely fall into demonization, turning into a bloodthirsty Devil Head, beyond salvation.
At this moment, there was no other way; they could only trust this Human Race Cultivator.
"Go ahead and do your best!"
The white-haired old man sighed, looked at Li Mu, and nodded with a heavy heart.
"Hmm! Thank you, Great Master!"
Bai Tianya gave Li Mu a meaningful look and then agreed.
Li Mu nodded, stepped towards the Seven-Tier Giant Fox, and with a wave of his hand, a Purple-Gold Little Fire Phoenix flew out from his body. The temperature in the sealed secret chamber suddenly rose several degrees. The rampant Devilish Qi resentment seemed to have encountered a natural enemy, and the surging Demonic Flames were instantly suppressed.
Seeing this, the white-haired old man and Bai Tianya exchanged glances, utterly shocked.
"Senior, you can let go now!" Li Mu smiled slightly at the white-haired old man, signaling.
"Good! Good! Alright!" The white-haired old man nodded in a daze, seeing Li Mu manipulate the 'Purple-Gold Little Fire Phoenix' as if it were an extension of his arm, and immediately gained full confidence in him.
"Young friend, what kind of Spiritual Fire is this, to have such a good effect against this kind of Devilish Qi?" The white-haired old man examined the Purple-Gold Little Fire Phoenix, asking Li Mu curiously.
"This is a seventh-tier Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, which is the ultimate Yang and the bane of many Devilish Qi. However, this Devilish Qi is very cunning and powerful; it has already invaded Senior's Primordial Spirit. Heavenly Fire has no effect on the Devilish Qi within the Primordial Spirit. Therefore, I can only control this Fire to clear the Devilish Qi in other parts of Senior's body," Li Mu explained with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Mu's Divine Thought attached to the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, and he reached out, pressing his palm onto the Seven-Tier Giant Fox's body. The Purple-Gold Little Fire Phoenix immediately disintegrated, transforming into countless threads of fire that disappeared into Li Mu's arm.
Li Mu's arm was covered with mysterious purple-gold fire patterns, and streams of scorching, Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire-infused Spiritual Qi continuously poured into the Seven-Tier Giant Fox's body...
A delightful change immediately occurred!
The terrifying Devilish Qi resentment emanating from the Seven-Tailed Giant Fox receded in large quantities, as if encountering a natural enemy. Large patches of dark red fur on its chest began to fade, gradually returning to a pure white and lustrous state.
...
After about a quarter of an hour, the Seven-Tailed Giant Fox, who had been tightly closing its eyes and showing a pained expression, suddenly opened its eyes. Its crimson vertical pupils stared at Li Mu in front of it, and a comfortable expression appeared on its face.
"Clan Chief, this is the Alchemy Great Master that Xue'er invited. He is currently treating your injuries," Bai Tianya immediately introduced Li Mu to the Clan Chief upon seeing her awaken.
"Xue'er, Xue'er is back?" Bai Jinling asked, looking at Bai Tianya with pleasant surprise.
"Yes, this Great Master brought her back!" Bai Tianya replied with a smile.
"Senior, the Devilish Qi has been temporarily suppressed, but to completely clear the Devilish Qi from your body, you will probably need to take a high-tier Spirit Pill in conjunction," Li Mu stepped back a few paces, indicating to the Seven-Tailed Giant Fox before him.
"Thank you!" Bai Jinling looked down at Li Mu and thanked him.
The next moment, with a "whoosh," the Seven-Tailed Giant Fox's figure vanished into thin air, transforming into a beautiful woman dressed in a white palace dress.
"Great Master, what kind of Spirit Pill is needed to clear the Devilish Qi from the Clan Chief's body?" Bai Tianya asked with concern.
As soon as Bai Tianya finished speaking, Bai Jinling and the white-haired old man looked at Li Mu in unison, full of concern.
They had all witnessed the terror of this Devilish Qi; once it latched on, it couldn't be easily removed. Instead, it would devour life force and continuously grow stronger until the host was completely demonized.
Li Mu frowned and pondered for a moment. After his Artifact Refining Skill had risen to sixth-tier, he had simultaneously upgraded his Alchemy, Puppet Art, and Array Formation Skill to sixth-tier. The sixth-tier Alchemy made his knowledge in the field of Alchemy incredibly profound. He also knew some Spirit Pills specifically targeting this kind of Devilish Qi.
"To deal with this kind of Devilish Qi, low-tier Spirit Pills probably won't be effective. A sixth-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill, a sixth-tier Heaven-Burning Pill, or perhaps a sixth-tier Spirit Essence Pill should have the effect of removing the Devilish Qi from Senior's body," Li Mu thought for a moment, then indicated to the three of them.
Upon hearing this, the three of them all changed their expressions.
The Spirit Pills Li Mu mentioned were extremely valuable and extraordinary. Even in Human Race Immortal Cities, it was difficult to find even one or half a Spirit Pill of fifth-tier or sixth-tier and above. Furthermore, their Yao Race hardly had anyone skilled in Alchemy or Artifact Refining. Obtaining such Spirit Pills would be even more difficult.
"Great Master, can you refine such Spirit Pills?" Bai Tianya asked, looking at Li Mu with concern.
Bai Tianya's question was too presumptuous. The white-haired old man and Bai Jinling both frowned, feeling that his question was somewhat abrupt towards their benefactor.
How old was Li Mu? He was only at the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul cultivation. Even if he was an Alchemy Great Master, could he refine sixth-tier Spirit Pills?
However, Bai Tianya didn't think so. He vividly remembered Li Mu's numerous Spirit Beasts under his command each possessing a sixth-tier Spirit Treasure, and couldn't help but believe that he could 'create' another miracle.
If he was an Alchemy Great Grandmaster, then his mastery of seventh-tier Heavenly Fire and the fact that many of his beast-handlers possessed sixth-tier Spirit Treasures would make sense.
"I should be able to, but I've never tried refining sixth-tier Spirit Pills due to the lack of sixth-tier Spirit Medicine," Li Mu said, smiling apologetically at Bai Tianya.
What!
Upon hearing Li Mu's words, the white-haired old man and Bai Jinling were both stunned, their faces full of disbelief.
"Great Master, you, you can refine sixth-tier Spirit Pills? You can refine all these Spirit Pills?" The white-haired old man looked at Li Mu, his tone involuntarily changing as he asked.
This Great Master before them had just displayed a Heavenly Fire, which was incredibly astonishing. He had used a superb technique to remove the Devilish Qi from the Clan Chief's body, a method even he couldn't achieve. Now, he was 'boasting' that he could refine sixth-tier Spirit Pills, and the white-haired old man couldn't help but believe him.
"Indeed, I can. However, sixth-tier Spirit Pills are extremely difficult to refine, and the success rate might not be high!" Li Mu smiled slightly, confirming with a nod.
"Great Master, what Spiritual Plants are needed to refine these Spirit Pills? I will immediately have someone prepare them! The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range has many things, and sixth-tier Spiritual Plants are quite abundant. However, at that time, we will have to trouble Great Master to refine the Pills!" Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu, saying eagerly.
"That's easy to say! The required Spiritual Plants are quite numerous. I'll record them on a Jade Slip!" Li Mu nodded, took out a white Jade Slip from his nine storage spiritual pearl, and began to engrave it.
"Senior, when collecting the Spiritual Plants, please help me collect some Spirit Seeds as well. I have a hobby of planting and cultivating Spiritual Plants, and the more Spirit Seeds, the better," Li Mu handed the engraved white Jade Slip to the other party, asking with a smile.
"No problem, Great Master! You not only saved me but also brought Xue'er back. You have bestowed a great kindness upon our Clan. Feel free to ask for anything you need!" Bai Jinling took the Jade Slip and said gratefully.
"Senior, no need to be so polite!" Li Mu smiled and politely declined, not taking the opportunity to make any excessive demands. If the Snow Fox Clan helped him acquire Spirit Seeds while collecting these Spiritual Plants, this transaction would be a gain for him, as the Spiritual Plants needed to refine these high-tier Spirit Pills were not ordinary Spiritual Plants.
"Clan Chief, rest assured! I will prepare everything Great Master needs," Bai Tianya quickly interjected.
"Hmm! I'll go see Xue'er first. Tianya, you take Great Master to rest first. We'll host a banquet later," Bai Jinling said, gesturing to Li Mu and Bai Tianya.
Li Mu nodded and followed Bai Tianya out of the stone chamber.
...
Time flew by, and seven days passed.
To help the Snow Fox Clan Chief refine high-tier Spirit Pills, Li Mu temporarily resided in the Snow Fox Clan's royal palace, enjoying the Clan's offerings. Large quantities of high-tier spiritual materials and Spiritual Plants were continuously sent to him.
"Master Li, most of the Spiritual Plants for refining the Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill have been gathered, but we are only missing the sixth-tier Purple Jade Spirit Ginseng. Is it absolutely essential? Is there any substitute?" Bai Tianya came to Li Mu with a worried expression, asking for help.
To clear the Devilish Qi from the Clan Chief's body, Bai Tianya mobilized the top combat power of the Snow Fox Clan to collect high-tier Spiritual Plants everywhere. In just seven days, they had almost gathered a dozen kinds of sixth-tier Spiritual Plants needed to refine the sixth-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill, only missing one, the sixth-tier Purple Jade Spirit Ginseng.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned and began to think seriously.
During these seven days, Bai Tianya had sent a large amount of high-tier spiritual materials and high-tier Spiritual Plant seeds. Xue'er also came to give gifts from time to time. Li Mu had gained unimaginable rewards. The seventh-tier Spirit Treasure, Painting World Treasure Mansion, and tens of thousands of acres of spiritual fields had been cultivated and planted with various high-tier spiritual plants.
The gains were more than the total he had acquired from other forces over many years, and he had obtained them with ease.
"The Purple Jade Spirit Ginseng, in the refining of the Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill, has the effect of neutralizing medicinal properties and forming Core Formation and nourishing spirits. It is not very critical. There are a few Spiritual Plants of similar quality that do not weaken the medicinal properties or affect the efficacy of the Spirit Pill, such as Purple Haze Ganoderma or Kui Yin Spirit Grass," Li Mu pondered for a moment, then confirmed to Bai Tianya.
"So that's how it is! Kui Yin Spirit Grass is in Black Mist Mountain. I'll go get it immediately!" Bai Tianya's spirits lifted, and he indicated to Li Mu.
After speaking, Bai Tianya turned to leave.
"Black Mist Mountain!"
Hearing this familiar place name, Li Mu couldn't help but be stunned. He quickly called out to Bai Tianya, who was turning to leave: "Senior, please wait a moment!"
"Master Li, do you have any other instructions?" Bai Tianya turned to look at Li Mu, asking in confusion.
"Senior, may I accompany you?" Li Mu looked at Bai Tianya, indicating with a question.
"Accompany me? How can that be! Black Mist Mountain has always been mysterious, a land of Yin Beasts, and extremely dangerous. Our Clan doesn't have much contact with them. The clan occupying this mountain is the Underworld Lion Clan, and it is also a gathering place for a large number of Ghostwood Yao Spirits. If I take you to this mountain, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you then!" Bai Tianya frowned, explaining to Li Mu.
"Can't you just stay safely in the Clan while I go fetch the Kui Yin Spirit Grass?" After speaking, Bai Tianya looked at Li Mu, indicating kindly.
"Uh! So Black Mist Mountain is that dangerous! Senior, may I ask about the situation in Wan Tao Mountain and the Cangmulin ?" Li Mu nodded, looking at Bai Tianya and asking with concern.
Upon hearing this, Bai Tianya gave Li Mu a strange look and then introduced the situations of the two spiritual lands in detail.
Similar to Black Mist Mountain, these two spiritual lands were also primary habitats for high-tier Yao Race. Wan Tao Mountain was covered by peach blossom miasma year-round, not only having a large number of peach tree demons but also a large gathering of venomous scorpion strange insects, and it was also the territory of the Fiery Tiger Clan. Cang Mu Forest was the same; it was a swampy area, covered in yin mist year-round, and filled with Corpse Yao and Bone Yao.
There was no safe place in the core area of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range.
Li Mu, with his mere Nascent Soul cultivation, was simply not enough to contend in these places. Other Yao Race wouldn't ask him if he was an Alchemy Great Master before attacking him.
High-tier Yao Race were very vengeful and had suffered many losses from high-tier Human Race Cultivators. If he took Li Mu to these places teeming with high-tier Yao Race, Bai Tianya couldn't guarantee he could protect him.
After being rejected several times by Bai Tianya, Li Mu could only give up. He had still been thinking of using the other party's combat power to help capture a high-tier wood-element Yao Beast!
However, knowing that the Snow Fox Clan had a general aversion to Human Race Cultivators who enslaved Yao Beasts, Li Mu did not presumptuously bring up this request.
Watching Bai Tianya leave, Li Mu no longer insisted. He continued to refine fifth-tier Alchemy, preparing for the upcoming refinement of the sixth-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill.