35 Blood Tempering Ginseng
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''?Congratulations
the system has deemed your efforts an enormous feat. You are rewarded 500% additional Experience
3 Spirit Shards
and 5 Demonic Essence Pellets.?''
''?25
200 (2
100 + 2
100 + 21
000) Experience has been received.? x2''
''?Congratulations
you have reached… Level 55.?''
''?Congratulations
you have been rewarded 1.0 Attributes and 30 Stat Points.?''
''Dragging his injured body across the battlefield
Apollo limped towards the position of the Blood Tempering Ginseng. As he reached it
instead of bending over
his legs gave way. Tumbling to his knees
he knelt before the ginseng. Sucking in a cool breath
a jolt of pain flashed through his body from the contact of the ground.''
''"Agh… my body hurts
" uttered Apollo through grit teeth as he clutched the Blood Tempering Ginseng attempting to yank it from its roots. However
he was stopped in the process as Azridan halted his actions.''
''[Wait! Don''t retrieve it that way. If you do
you''ll damage it. Spiritual herbs need to be harvested properly. Stab the Vantablack Knife into the ground and cut around its roots. The more damage you inflict upon it
the lower its efficacy will be. And in your current state
you want as much as possible.]''
''"Right
" weakly uttered Apollo as he struggled with shaky hands to stab the knife into the ground. Drawing a rough and jagged circle
he was finally able to make a suitable space. Grabbing the item
he tossed it into his Minor Spatial Pouch and began to slowly limp away from the area.''
''[In the distance should be an uninhabited place. Head there and seek shelter while you recuperate. Only then can you rest.]''
''Listening to Azridan''s suggestion
Apollo traveled in a certain direction. His slow traveling speed made him take longer than usual to exit the Inner Region. However
thankfully he possessed Azridan who was capable of navigating him in a way that avoided all contact with Spirit Beasts.''
''Soon enough
they came to a murky cave. While its aura seemed unsettling
Azridan was certain nothing existed inside. Hence
Apollo''s nerves calmed and proceeded forth unabatedly. Surprisingly
as he entered rather than being confronted by impairing darkness
he was capable of seeing small outlines of the cave walls.''
''[You must be surprised that you''re able to see correct? Your body is slowly changing and your eyes have already undergone the changing process. In other words
you possess the ability to see through the darkness to a certain extent; a special trait of Demons. Naturally
yours isn''t mature which is the reason why you can only trace outlines. But it should give you an advantage during the night.]''
''"That''s convenient. Are there any other abilities I possess?" inquired Apollo as he sat against the cold wall of the cave. His back tingled from the foreign sensation yet it also felt comfortable to an extent.''
''[At the moment
no. For now
just focus on trying to manipulate Natural Essence to your best ability. It''s the best choice you have right now at recuperation other than cultivation tools.]''
''"Yeah
in fact. I never checked the contents of that list earlier or the effects of the Blood Tempering Ginseng
" remarked Apollo as he withdrew the Minor Spatial Pouch from his hip. Opening it
he poured out 3 types of pills
one vial
and the ginseng. Instantly
their information appeared before him. One of which he was familiar with the Natural Warrior Revitalization Pill.''
''Item Name: Essence Gathering Pill''
''Rank: Rank 1 Pill''
''Grade: High''
''Information: A pill vital to the cultivation of Mortal and Zul Warrior Cultivators. It allows the cultivator to enter a state where one can attune with the Natural Essence naturally. However
depending on the grade and other factors
the time of this state varies.''
''Effect: When ingested
increases the rate Natural Essence is gathered by 30%. This state lasts for 3 minutes.''
''?High-Grade Bonus?- Increases the rate to 50% and the time is extended to 5 minutes.''
''Item Name: Foundation Forging Pill''
''Rank: Rank 1 Pill''
''Grade: Flawless''
''Information: Another foundational pill on the path of cultivation. As the name suggests
it is a pill that refines the cultivator''s body. Furthermore
it is a heightened version of the Foundation Strengthening Pill.''
''Effect: Ingesting this pill rewards both.5 Strength and Agility as well as 1
000 Experience.''
''?Flawless Bonus? - Increases the effects by 100%. Furthermore
every 5 pills increases the Zul Count by 1.''
''Item Name: Purple Mercury Blood Elixir''
''Rank: Rank 1 Elixir''
''Grade: Superior''
''Information: An elixir made to refine the body. Pouring this into a bath will allow one to temper their blood. When the blood is as thick as mercury and contains a faint purple tint
you have reached the height of this item''s effects.''
''Effect: Soaking within a bath of this solution allows one to temper both their Strength and Vitality. Due to your body
it can also be ingested. 1 drop = .3 increase in Strength and Vitality.''
''?Superior Bonus? - Effects are increased to .5.''
''Usages: 12/12.''
''''Hmm
these cultivator tools seem to be top-notch. Not to mention
they also seem like items that aren''t found in my family. Then… What''s the origin of that teacher and why is every pill and item he possesses above the high-grade? Whoever is crafting these
their attainments are very high
'' thought Apollo as he remained in a daze from these rather overwhelming effects.''
''[He must have a prestigious title and reputation. Nevertheless
check the contents of the ginseng. After all
it''s what you risked your life for. Let''s find out if it was worth it.]''
''"I hope it is. It would be a little disheartening if it wasn''t
" muttered Apollo as a weird glint appeared in his eyes. His gaze kept falling upon the large wound on his shoulder. Although it had become numb it seemed to have become a reminder to him.''
''Item Name: Blood Tempering Ginseng''
''Type: Spiritual Herb''
''Grade: Mature Superior Earth-Grade''
''Information: A special herb that usually needs to be refined. However
due to its reaching maturity that isn''t the case. It possesses the ability to heighten one''s inner talent through painful tempering. Only the best metals are forged through the fires of torturous pain.''
''Effect: Allows one to achieve anywhere from a Low to High Tier Earth-Grade Inner Talent by refining its essence.''
''?Mature Superior Bonus? - It will achieve the High Tier Inner Talent with absolute certainty. However
the sensation will be increased threefold. After refinement
your level will be increased to match.''
''[It''s more than worth it! You should understand the implications of leveling up. After certain levels the difficulty multiples. However
this item will equalize your level to match your inner talent. In other words
it''ll essentially eliminate some of your struggles in exchange for extreme amounts of pain!]''
''"Um...Azridan
why do you sound so excited
" bitterly uttered Apollo as he glanced at the ginseng in his grasp.''
''[No
you misinterpret. Hurry and recuperate slightly and then ingest the ginseng. Wait… I have an even better idea but it''ll hurt more!]''
''''Oh God...help me
'' thought Apollo as he shook his head painfully.''
''[We''re Demons
what god could we worship? We survive through ourselves!]''