Bai Xing Takes Human Form

"This Phantom Stinger Demon Core came from a Soul Condensation Stage Phantom Stinger sea demon. It's the only one in the entire market, and it's immensely useful for either pill refining or crafting Magical Artifacts. May I ask what Fellow Daoist Shen intends to do with it? If you need pills refined, I happen to know an alchemist and could introduce you," the short, stout man said warmly.

"No need. I have another use for this Demon Core. Speaking of which, have you found any leads on the other Soul Condensation Stage Demon Core I mentioned last time?" Shen Luo put away the jade box and asked with some hope.

"Demon Cores containing potent poison are rare to begin with, and you want one at the Soul Condensation Stage... I've asked around everywhere, but unfortunately..." The short, stout man wore a pained expression.

"Please keep looking, Fellow Daoist Wang. If you find one, I can raise the price," Shen Luo said, cupping his fists.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Shen. I'll step up the search," the short, stout man promised, thumping his chest.

Shen Luo did not linger. He soon returned to his lodgings.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, took out the Phantom Stinger Demon Core, and turned it over in his hands for a while. Then he formed a hand seal, summoned a mass of flowing water, and performed the Spirit-Linking Demon-Commanding Art.

He had not bought the Phantom Stinger Demon Core for himself, but to help Bai Xing improve her cultivation. The poisonous Demon Core he sought was likewise meant to strengthen Mao Chun.

Now that he had advanced to the Soul Condensation Stage, he could naturally summon stronger sea demons. But Bai Xing's and Mao Chun's abilities were both useful, and he had no wish to give