Second-Order Monster Beast
Squeak!
The Earth Rock Rat sensed the presence and darted over.
His eyes darted around, fixed on the Earth Spirit Pill in Lan Chang'an's hand, revealing a look of longing and ingratiation.
"Fool! You dare to take this dangerous medicine? Aren't you afraid of dying from poisoning?"
Lan Chang'an tapped it on the forehead.
The Earth Rock Rat howled in pain, its face full of grievance.
Lan Chang'an pondered for a moment and then had an idea.
This is indeed a problematic pill.
However, it has four Dao patterns, making it a solid second-tier low-grade medicine, only its medicinal properties are off.
Unknown variables may occur after taking it.
It can bring certain hidden dangers, such as poisoning, drug interactions, and Qi Deviation.
Of course, there is also a small probability that a positive mutation will occur.
"It's Middle Grade Bloodline anyway, let's take a gamble. Even if things go badly, we can accept it."
Lan Chang'an has the Evergreen Art as a foundation, making him exceptionally skilled at detoxification and healing.
The Earth Rock Rat took the elixir, its attack failed, and it should be able to survive without much trouble.
Squeak!
The Earth Rock Rat rubbed against Lan Chang'an's leg, watching him longingly.
"Alright! After the big auction, I'll let you be the guinea pig!"
Lan Chang'an carefully put away the Second-Order Earth Spirit Pill.
During the auction, the number of people visiting Yellow Dragon Immortal City surged.
Major shops have increased their stock, offering more high-grade materials, elixirs, and Law Artifact than usual.
Lan Chang'an sold off the spoils of killing the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle, including some low-grade magic Law Artifact and other cultivation materials, in batches.
The large flow of people and the diverse mix of characters make it easy to cover up shady dealings.
He had plenty of Spirit Stone on hand, so he took the opportunity to buy materials for second-tier Talisman.
One day, he bought a Second-Order Middle-Grade Monster Beast Hide at a Demon Beast material shop.
Lan Chang'an was pleasantly surprised: the second -Second-Order Middle-Grade Second-Order Talisman Paper made primarily from mid-grade second-tier Monster Beast Hide was of even higher quality.
In this way, his success rate in drawing mid-grade second-tier Mid-Grade Talisman will increase significantly.
If done well, it can produce masterpieces!
A few days later.
At Water Moon Residence, Lan Chang'an met Mu Maode again.
Wearing a straw hat, Mu Maode removed his disguise after entering the courtyard.
Inside the room, Guan Qiaozhi poured the tea, closed the door, and left.
"Talismans Master Lu, how did things go?"
Mu Maode's voice was low and hoarse, revealing his urgency.
"I have lived up to your expectations."
Lan Chang'an handed Zhou Qingxuan's token to Mu Maode and briefly explained the situation.
"Excellent!" Mu Maode was excited, and his recognition of Lan Chang'an's abilities and character grew even stronger.
"Talismans Master Lu, there's no time to lose. I need to go back and carry out our secret mission."
Mu Maode didn't finish his bowl of tea before getting up to take his leave.
"Uncle Mu, my abilities are limited, and I cannot personally assist the Mu Family. These three Second-Order Low-Grade Talisman are a token of my goodwill."
"And this Jade Cylinder, please give it to Xiuyun."
Before parting, Lan Chang'an took out a Jade Cylinder and three Talisman and handed them to Mu Maode.
Hearing Lan Chang'an address him as "Uncle Mu".
With a complex expression, Mu Maode solemnly accepted the gift, bowed, and left.
Lan Chang'an had a premonition.
This parting is probably the last time I'll see Mu Maode.
This former head of the Mu Family doesn't have much time left to live.
The Jade Cylinder given by Lan Chang'an contained some insights from Talisman Master, mainly content for First-Order Talisman Master, as well as some insights for second-tier masters.
He was very familiar with Mu Xiuyun's talisman skills, and this Talisman Master's insights were targeted and could greatly benefit her.
Even if one cannot Foundation Establishment and become a true Second-Order Talisman Master, one can still be respected.
"Brother Lu, there's a bag of Spirit Stone near the entrance."
Guan Qiaozhi exclaimed in surprise and came over carrying a bag of Spirit Stone.
Lan Chang'an took the bag, which contained eight hundred Spirit Stone, and remained silent for a moment.
The Mu Family is in a crisis.
Given Mu Maode's stingy nature, the fact that he could produce such a sum of Spirit Stone clearly indicates that he didn't want to owe Lan Chang'an anything.
This was also a father's last act of defiance.
In Yellow Dragon Immortal City, as the grand auction came to an end, cultivators from all over departed one after another.
Moon Empress.
Lan Chang'an rented a cave dwelling at the foot of Yellow Dragon Mountain, enjoying the environment of a second-tier low-grade Spirit Vein.
This kind of cave dwelling is not considered high-class in Yellow Dragon Mountain, and costs thirty Spirit Stone per month.
He set up the second-tier formation "Four Illusions Sky Curtain Formation" in the cave, which, together with the cave's own second-tier protective formation, formed a double formation.
Squeak!
A robust, brownish-yellow Earth Rock Rat darted out of the Spirit Pet Bag, its eyes gleaming, eager to pounce.
Lan Chang'an nodded secretly; the rat was in good condition.
The Earth Rock Rat sat half-sitting on the stone bed, with several spiritual materials and pills to aid its breakthrough placed in front of it.
Among them is the brown porcelain bottle containing the Earth Spirit Pill.
Everything is ready.
Lan Chang'an stepped back to take charge of protecting the Dharma.
After consuming several spiritual ingredients, the Earth Rock Rat's Demon Power began to rise as it absorbed the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
The abilities of Demon Beast are mostly based on their physical bodies and bloodlines. Their need for Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to break through to the second tier is not as great as that of human cultivators, and the impact is also much smaller.
At one point, the Earth Rock Rat swallowed the porcelain bottle containing the Second-Order Earth Spirit Pill in one gulp.
Whoosh!
The Earth Rock Rat's Demon Power surged suddenly, stepping into the threshold of Second-Order Monster Beast.
Less than fifteen minutes.
Puff!
The Earth Rock Rat suddenly coughed up blood from its mouth and nose, and bluish-black blood seeped from its body, falling to the ground and corroding out pits.
"Not good!"
Lan Chang'an's expression changed as he sensed that the Earth Rock Rat's Demon Power was raging, its bloodline was in disarray, and it was on the verge of collapse!
It was clearly a sign of internal poisoning, a conflicting effect of the drugs, and an imminent death from an explosion of his body!
Several days later, at the Yellow Dragon Mountain.
Above the cave dwelling rented by Lan Chang'an, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was unusually restless.
This situation is not particularly noteworthy in the Yellow Dragon Mountain area.
Many visiting cultivators rent cave dwellings here for cultivation and breakthroughs, and various fluctuations of Spiritual Qi are frequently observed.
Unless it is a human cultivator who has achieved Foundation Establishment and absorbed a large amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, it will not attract much attention.
Inside the cave.
Within the cover of two second-tier formations, a powerful surge of Demon Power erupted, accompanied by howling winds and trembling stone walls.
Its ferocious aura was enough to move even those in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.
Squeak!
The Earth Rock Rat's body swelled up considerably, its face and limbs were covered in dried blood, and its fur shimmered with a faint purple light.
Her reddish-brown eyes cast a look of gratitude at Lan Chang'an.
If Lan Chang'an hadn't sacrificed two months of his lifespan at the crucial moment to use a healing technique, this rat would have exploded and died long ago, let alone advanced to the second rank.
The Earth Spirit Pill that Zhou Qingxuan sold him was exceptionally potent and extremely violent.
The medicine is effective, but it's unlikely that a normal Demon Beast would survive an attempt to reach the second tier.
Bang!
Lan Chang'an kicked away the Earth Rock Rat was rubbing against his trouser leg affectionately.
"Wash me clean!"
The rat's face was covered in blood, which disgusted Lan Chang'an.
Squeak squeak squeak!
The Earth Rock Rat bared its teeth in protest, and with a surge of Demon Power, shook off the filth from its body.
"A slight variation in bloodline?"
Lan Chang'an looked at the newly transformed Earth Rock Rat.
Its more streamlined and robust body resembles that of a cheetah, and its originally brownish-yellow fur has turned orange-yellow, mixed with some light purple.
Based on his experience, he judged that the Earth Rock Rat's bloodline had moved from the upper-middle grade to the High Grade Bloodline grade.
The Earth Rock Rat has just advanced and needs to stabilize its realm, so Lan Chang'an can't test it.
Moon Empress, the Earth Rock Rat's territory was stable.
Now, it is a true early-stage second-tier Demon Beast, comparable to a human Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Inside the cave, Lan Chang'an tested the abilities of the Earth Rock Rat.
The original Earth Rock Rat had thick skin and was good at digging burrows; it also knew a little earth Law Technique.
The Earth Rock Rat, with a slight mutation in its bloodline, is highly alert and extremely fast.
Their offensive capabilities are even more ferocious!
Lan Chang'an had simulated the situation; if he didn't use his most trump card, he wouldn't be able to deal with this rat.
After advancing to the second tier, the Earth Rock Rat becomes stronger in defense and self-protection, and is born with the ability to use Earth Escape.
Moreover, this rat is now sharp-witted, fast-moving, and extremely agile.
Lan Chang'an possessed powerful Divine Sense and a physical body comparable to Second-Order Monster Beast. Having signed Spirit Pet Contract, he was not afraid of the rat turning on him.