After finishing, following the retreat route planned by Xiao Cha, the two returned home safely and enjoyed the hot water and meal prepared by Wan Qing.
Xiao Cha stared at the metal box, her eyes shining, and said, "Li Guanqi is taking this so seriously, the things inside must be extraordinary!"
She quickly finished a bowl of rice in a few bites, then hurriedly found a crowbar, pliers, and other tools to start fiddling with the metal box.
This thing is made entirely of steel and has two steel locks on it; it's more sturdy than you can imagine.
Moreover, Xiao Cha didn't dare to be too violent, for fear of hurting the treasure inside.
She struggled until she was covered in sweat, and even bending the crowbar wouldn't open it, so she jumped in front of Lu Li for help:
"Hey~ do you have any ideas? Can you open the lock from the inside using your mind?"
Lu Li, burning incense, shook his head and said, "Since my mind can't operate inside objects, I can only force my way in from the outside."
"I'll do it myself then. Damn it, I refuse to believe it!"
Xiao Cha then found a handsaw and a chisel, and the second round began.
Lu Li glanced at it and casually said, "You've got quite a complete set of equipment."
"My dad used to use these things to make stone locks and things like that."
While chatting, Xiao Cha stepped on the metal box and started sawing.
The creaking sound continued until the two Calming Incense.
Xiao Cha suddenly cheered and finally sawed open the two steel locks.
Lu Li and Wan Qing also curiously gathered around, wanting to know what treasures were inside.
Xiao Cha first took out an iron box, which contained some large-leaf tea leaves.
As the evening breeze blew in, the aroma of tea instantly filled the entire courtyard, refreshing everyone's minds.
"Spirit Tea!!" Xiao Cha quickly put the lid on to prevent the flavor from escaping.
Wan Qing sniffed and analyzed, "It warms and nourishes the Mingmen point, and has excellent Divine Art."
"Wow, that's amazing! I'll have a pot to try later!"
Xiao Cha was overjoyed and looked at the remaining item, which turned out to be another metal box.
"They're not going to saw it again, are they... Oh, it's not locked."
She quickly opened the box, only to find it full of ice, containing five white insect eggs the size of ping-pong balls.
"It's some kind of monster egg!"
Xiao Cha didn't recognize the specific tea, so she quickly asked Wan Qing for help.
"Pure white, about the size of an apricot."
As she explained, she took out an egg and handed it over.
Wan Qing smelled it, then gently touched it, and then stuck out her pink little tongue to lick her fingers.
Her face flushed instantly, and she exhaled a hot breath:
"Such potent medicinal properties! It tastes salty and sour, is neutral in nature, and enters the liver and kidney meridians... It's the egg of the Spirit Devouring Ant!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cha excitedly told Lu Li:
"These are the eggs of a demonic beast, found only in the most remote and uncivilized places, and only royalty and nobility have the means to enjoy them!"
Lu Li nodded repeatedly as he listened, Wan Qing then said:
"Such a large size, it must be the egg that hatched the ant king. Even Blood Exchange realm would find it incredibly nourishing. Xiao Cha, if you eat all five of these, even a pig could advance to the [Marrow Cleansing] Realm."
"You're the pig!"
Xiao Cha grinned, but then, as if remembering something, she composed herself and said:
"Wait a minute! How can I eat it all? We three have to split it equally!"
Wan Qing glanced at Lu Li before saying:
"I almost couldn't stand licking this stuff through my fingers; for an ordinary person, it would be like taking a deadly poison."
Lu Li laughed and said, "It seems we're not fortunate enough to enjoy this. You can have it all, Xiao Cha."
What's before me can elevate my cultivation level and grant me power; it is truly a priceless treasure!
Normally, even sisters would fight tooth and nail for it, but Lu Li and Wan Qing gave it up without hesitation.
Xiao Cha was touched, but still a little hesitant. "This is too extravagant... Could it be made into medicinal wine?"
Wan Qing flicked her forehead. "These aren't ordinary eggs. Do you want to wait for them to hatch so you can eat bugs?"
Lu Li stared at the girl's chest, his face showing desire.
"Xiao Cha, stop being so modest. Quickly eat the Jin [Marrow Cleansing], then feed me that... salty and sweet stuff from last time."
"Get lost!" Xiao Cha pinched him.
The implication was too obvious, and Wan Qing understood it too, blushing as she said:
"Young Master Lu is right. After the marrow cleansing, the functions of the internal organs will increase dramatically, and the Internal Breath will surge like a mighty river. It won't be a problem if we get some of it back then."
Hearing this, Xiao Cha nodded. "Then I won't be polite, I'll try one first~"
She took one, put it in her mouth, and chewed it; it immediately burst with juice.
"Ugh, it's so bitter and so sour..."
The taste wasn't great, so Xiao Cha quickly swallowed it.
The next second, her face suddenly turned bright red, all the way to her ears, and then two puffs of white steam came out of her nostrils!
"Damn it! I'm starting to lose control of the drug too! You guys get out of the way!"
Xiao Cha rushed back into the house, took out the "White Dragon Whip" that her father had conjured with his Divine Soul, and began to wield it in the courtyard.
A strong wind howled and wailed, followed by a sudden "crack" as the whip lashed out, unleashing a visible shockwave.
Xiao Cha continued practicing the White Dragon Whip Technique over and over again until an hour later, when she gradually calmed down.
Just as Wan Qing was about to step forward to help take her pulse, Lu Li grabbed her hand. "Wait, it's not over yet."
Xiao Cha placed her hands on her lower abdomen, and a rumbling thunderous sound emanated from within her body. Then, she let out a muffled "humph" from her nose!
The sound was like rolling thunder, startling Wan Qing, but she quickly followed up with a joyful expression:
"It's [Five Organs Resonating], the minor Organ Refining has been achieved!"
At this moment, Xiao Cha exclaimed excitedly, "Amazing! You've crossed a minor realm with just one egg!"
Wan Qing stepped forward to take his pulse and said, "From now on, you should take one pill every five days, and soon your family will have another marrow cleansing expert."
Xiao Cha patted her chest and said, "I'll feed you both Internal Breath then! That way you Organ Refining as quickly as possible!"
The girl's breasts were magnificent, at least a D cup, but they paled in comparison to Wan Qing's.
Lu Li couldn't help but feel excited...
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the courtyard, and the gate was pounded on.
"Captain Luo, something terrible has happened! The station is on fire! We need to get there right away!"
It was Old Zhong again, but this time his voice was filled with anxiety.
"They're here!"
Xiao Cha and Lu Li exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and then went out.
Returning to the crime scene will allow us to gather a lot of information!
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Meanwhile, a hundred miles south of Jinmen, there is a small, inconspicuous hill with an altitude of 1,000 meters.
This is the famous, or rather, the most feared, Jiu Shan Sect clan, which naturally resides here.
This not-so-high mountain is covered with palaces and pavilions.
A young disciple, dressed in a blue Daoist robe but with a middle-part hairstyle, quickly arrived at a temple on the mountaintop.
He stood at the shop entrance and bowed, saying, "Master, Senior Brother Li Guanqi's Life Lamp has gone out."
The wisps of smoke from the bronze incense burner rose, and an elderly man, also dressed in a blue Daoist robe, opened his eyes, a look of confusion on his face, and said:
"Qingfeng, do it again, I'm not ready."
The disciple named Qingfeng quickly moved a long way away, then came back and said, "Senior Brother Li's Life Lamp has gone out."
"Ah~ Ah~" The old man suddenly burst into loud sobs, like someone mourning at a grave.
Qingfeng quickly said, "Master, you were wrong, you went too far."
"Huh? Is it over?" The old man blinked and sighed, "I've lost all humanity."