Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi!

Qian Renxue did not understand either.

They had clearly agreed earlier that they only wanted a drop of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast's essence blood. Why had he changed his mind on the spot without even discussing it with her?

However, given the current situation, she could not question him openly. She could only secretly pinch the soft flesh at Jiang Xuan's waist to express her dissatisfaction.

In truth, Jiang Xuan had initially only wanted a drop of essence blood as well.

Although Xiao Wu, this hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit, had encountered her death trial early partly because of him, it had nothing to do with him. Even if he saved her from Chrysanthemum Pass, what benefit would he gain?

But the moment Jiang Xuan saw Xiao Wu up close, the artifact spirit of the Eight Trigrams Furnace, which had been dormant within him, suddenly spoke to him again:

"Heavenly... Essence and Earthly Qi! I want Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi!"

After the Eight Trigrams Furnace had proactively helped him temper his body once, it had said that it wanted some Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi to replenish itself. At the time, Jiang Xuan had not understood what that was.

Now that he heard the Eight Trigrams Furnace's artifact spirit speak again, he suddenly understood.

So, in a sense, the life force of soul beasts counted as Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi!

After all, soul beasts grew by seizing the creations of heaven and earth!

Yet after understanding this, Jiang Xuan's first reaction had still been not to interfere. Since he now knew that soul beasts could replenish the Eight Trigrams Furnace's missing Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi, he could simply find another one later. There was no need to offend Chrysanthemum Pass.

However, as soon as that thought surfaced in his mind, the Eight Trigrams Furnace's artifact spirit, whether it had guessed or read his thoughts, immediately reminded him:

"I need... powerful... Heavenly Essence and Earthly Qi... weak ones... are useless!"

If Jiang Xuan had understood correctly, that meant...

Only soul beasts over a hundred thousand years old were useful to the Eight Trigrams Furnace. Those below a hundred thousand years of cultivation did not even warrant its attention!

How could it be so picky?

Still, it was not hard to understand.

After all, it was a top-tier innate spiritual treasure from the Primordial World. It was only natural for it to have higher standards for nourishment...

That was precisely why Jiang Xuan had changed his words on the spot and wanted to take Xiao Wu from Chrysanthemum Pass.

As for the price of doing so...

It did not matter. No matter what happened, even if he thoroughly offended Chrysanthemum Pass, he could expose Qian Renxue's identity. If even Qian Renxue could not suppress him, then he would have to ask Chen Xin, who was hidden in the shadows, to act.

In short, Jiang Xuan now had enough trump cards to cover for him, so there was no harm in being a little bolder.

Facing Yue Guan's question, his expression remained calm.

"What use I have for this hundred-thousand-year soul beast is not something you need concern yourself with, Senior. Of course, I know how precious a hundred-thousand-year soul beast is. Therefore, if Senior is willing to part with it, I will certainly offer compensation that satisfies you."

If anyone else had said such words, Yue Guan might have already summoned his martial soul and attacked.

But because of that mysterious descendant of the Angel Clan, he could only suppress his temper.

"Oh? Are you serious, little friend? Compensation sufficient to make a Title Douluo willingly give up a hundred-thousand-year soul beast is, at least as far as I know, not something that can be produced so easily in this world!"

Hearing this, Jiang Xuan casually took a jade bottle containing Soul-Gathering Pills from the storage soul tool in his pocket and tossed it directly to Chrysanthemum Pass.

After catching the jade bottle, Yue Guan curiously weighed it in his hand. Upon hearing the movement inside, he opened the stopper and took out a Soul-Gathering Pill.

As a level 95 Super Douluo, his perception of the medicinal power contained within the Soul-Gathering Pill was far clearer than Qian Renxue's.

Moreover, due to his martial soul and personal interests, he identified several medicinal herbs used to refine the Soul-Gathering Pill after merely taking a light sniff of its fragrance.

"This is the scent of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid! And Nine-Curve Soul Ginseng, Moon-Soul Condensing Spirit Grass... So many precious herbs gathered together, yet the person who refined this pill was able to perfectly balance their mutually conflicting medicinal properties, allowing their effects to be maximized... A genius! An absolute genius!"

After immersing himself in admiration for a while, Yue Guan's eyes filled with fervor.

"Little friend! Tell me who refined this pill. If you can help me find that master, giving this transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast to you is not out of the question!"

The moment those words were spoken, Qian Renxue was dumbfounded.

Since when had Martial Soul Hall's enshrined elders become so easy to talk to?

That was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast!

But why did Jiang Xuan insist on that hundred-thousand-year soul beast? With only level 40 soul power, he definitely could not withstand it...

Could it be that he was asking for it specifically for her?

The thought made Qian Renxue's heart race.

Thinking about it carefully, it really was possible!

Her soul power had just reached level 70, and she had yet to obtain a new soul ring. Now, they had happened upon a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast. To please her, Jiang Xuan was willing to pay any price to take this soul beast from Chrysanthemum Douluo...

Mm! This deduction seems perfectly reasonable.

Honestly, I never said I needed a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. Why is this brat making decisions on his own?

Still, considering that he really is doing this for my sake, I will not hold it against him this time... There will not be a next time!

If Jiang Xuan knew what Qian Renxue was imagining right now, he might impulsively slap her and make this woman wake up properly.

Honestly, why was she indulging in such sweet dreams in broad daylight?

Even if he really took this hundred-thousand-year soul beast from Chrysanthemum Pass because he wanted to use it, he would definitely be keeping it for himself.

After all, in the original work, the skill called Invincible Golden Body that Xiao Wu's soul ring gave Tang San was genuinely very useful.

He was getting off track...

Hearing Chrysanthemum Pass's request, Jiang Xuan thought for a moment before simply laying his cards on the table.

"To be honest, Senior, I refined this pill myself. May I ask what guidance you have for me?"

Upon hearing this, Chrysanthemum Pass immediately frowned, and his tone turned hostile.

"Kid, I am in no mood to joke with you right now. Do you know the consequences of spouting nonsense at a time like this? Before I take it seriously, tell me the truth quickly. I can pretend I never heard what you said earlier!"

Seeing that Chrysanthemum Pass did not believe him, Jiang Xuan helplessly spread his hands.

"I naturally would not joke with Senior about such a matter. If Senior does not believe me, then please tell me how you would like me to prove it."

Seeing how certain he looked, Chrysanthemum Pass believed him somewhat. Yet because of Jiang Xuan's age, he still harbored some doubts.

"Fine! In that case, refine a pill in front of me. If you succeed, I will hand this transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast over to you without hesitation and never go back on my word! But if you cannot refine one, you must bear the price of mocking me!"

"It's a deal!"