The silver ring flashed across the sky, and the crimson jade nectar within the Earth Meridian Acupoint surged upward like several blood dragons. As this continued, the level of crimson jade nectar in the acupoint steadily fell.
After merely a few moments, the crimson jade nectar had been completely drained. Li Qing activated the Heavenly Marvel Silver Ring and swallowed it all, not leaving behind a single drop.
Only then did he put away the Grotto-Heaven Treasure once more. Now that the dangerous and bizarre crimson jade nectar had been emptied, the Earth Meridian Acupoint no longer seemed particularly dangerous.
The Heavenly Dog Race members above cheered and shouted happily. Some of the dogs even raised their heads and howled at the full moon in the sky.
"It's gone, it's all gone! This Human Race senior's methods are truly astonishing!"
"Then can we return to the clan and report our mission? With the crimson jade nectar gone, there seems to be no point in continuing to stand guard here."
"Mm, if so, what are we staying for? Let's return to Holy City together as soon as possible. The spiritual energy here is not rich, and it is difficult for our cultivation to make any progress."
"..."
Thus, amid an enthusiastic wave of cheers and celebration, the Heavenly Dog Race members truly returned to Holy City in groups.
Li Qing merely raised his head and glanced at the departing Heavenly Dog Race members without paying them much mind.
Now that his strength had risen and his cultivation had reached the Body Integration Realm, even if the secret of his possessing a Grotto-Heaven Treasure were exposed, it would not be much of a problem.
So long as no Mahayana cultivators emerged, Li Qing was confident that he could preserve his life against