Rare Treasures

Taking Tian Bai back to the Shenzhou Vast Land was definitely out of the question.

Never mind that Shi Lan would inevitably have to return to the Demon-Suppression Army; bringing a monster beast back with her was clearly inappropriate. And if Tian Bai learned that Shi Lan was human, there was no telling whether he would still treat her as he did now.

Still, Shi Lan felt uneasy about simply leaving him to fend for himself. After all, Tian Bai had waited on her hand and foot these past few days, genuinely saving her a lot of trouble. He had also helped her considerably during her first days in the boundless Demon Domain.

Even if he had done so for various reasons rather than willingly.

After thinking it over for a moment, Shi Lan put the matter aside for now. There was no harm in dealing with it when the time came to leave.

Vital essence from flesh and blood greatly enhanced the Jade Forging Art and had a profound effect on strengthening the body. But its contribution to her cultivation left Shi Lan somewhat dissatisfied. Nearly a hundred Earthly Fiend realm monster beasts had only helped her break through a few acupoints. The efficiency was far too low.

In truth, for an ordinary martial artist, breaking through even one acupoint in a year was already considered a respectable achievement.

Shi Lan knew that her strength was increasing quickly—not slowly at all. She could even describe the pace as changing with each passing day, and that would hardly be an exaggeration. But she still wasn't satisfied.

After joining the Demon-Suppression Army, everywhere she looked, she saw nothing but top-tier experts. Those peak powerhouses, who could shatter heaven and earth with a casual blow, magnified the faint unease hidden in her