In theory, if spirit beasts or spirit insects consumed the blood essence or demon cores of higher-ranking creatures of the same kind, they might undergo mutation. The odds were simply exceptionally low, so Xu Ruyan was not exactly lying.
"Diluted Mountain Giant Ape blood essence?"
Han Changming's heart stirred. Others had no way to restore it, but he possessed the Creation Gourd and could purify the blood essence.
He pulled out the stopper, and a sharp, pungent stench of blood came surging out. His body grew slightly warm, and even his breathing quickened. As expected of Mountain Giant Ape blood essence—it was anything but ordinary.
"Senior Zhao may be interested in the Mountain Giant Ape's blood essence. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Han?"
Xu Ruyan's face was full of anticipation. She and several other Spirit Transformation cultivators had obtained half a bottle of Mountain Giant Ape blood essence during an expedition, but it had been difficult to divide. Diluted at a one-to-three ratio, she had received one bottle of diluted blood essence.
In the cultivation world, exchanging items depended on cultivation level. If a Spirit Transformation cultivator sought to trade with a Void Refinement cultivator, they would naturally be at a disadvantage. Trades between cultivators of the same generation were relatively fairer.
If Xu Ruyan went to Zhao Tianzong to trade, it would be utterly impossible for her to obtain a Seven-Colored Jade Ganoderma Pill. Their standings were unequal. But if she traded with Han Changming, there was still hope.
"Fine! But how do I know this is Mountain Giant Ape blood essence?"
Han Changming voiced his concern. Blood essence was unlike demon cores—some special demon cores were highly distinctive and easy to identify, but blood essence was much harder to verify.
"I swear upon my inner demon that