58: The choice of natural materials and treasures

Xiao Shi agreed with the words “great harvest.”

Although the items he obtained from killing this time were not as many as those from annihilating a faction, given the strength of these evil spirits, it would be easier to drop high-quality items.

Compared to ordinary Entering Martial Rank items, Xiao Shi naturally wanted high-quality items more.

Especially Heaven and Earth Treasures, which were what he wanted most at the moment.

“As long as I have two more Heaven and Earth Treasures, I can complete nine body refinements!”

Xiao Shi’s heart was full of anticipation.

Currently, he temporarily had no time to check this harvest.

He could only wait until he returned to slowly check them.

At the same time, after experiencing the previous crisis, the five of Wang Luo also became cautious.

They dared not be as reckless as before.

Fortunately, for the remaining time, they did not encounter any more evil spirits.

As the sky gradually brightened.

Everyone returned to the camp one after another.

This operation to eliminate evil spirits was only carried out at night.

After dawn, they would return to the camp to rest.

When everyone returned to the camp, they found that the number of people who returned was less than when they came… No need to think about it.

Those who did not return had probably died at the hands of evil spirits.

And this was only the first day of the evil spirit elimination operation.

The entire operation would last for a period of time.

During this period.

More Night Watch would die.

This also made everyone have a greater understanding of the cruelty of the Night Watch.

Xiao Shi also dared not be careless in his heart.

Although the evil spirits he encountered so far were easy for him to kill, if he was unlucky and encountered a half-formed or fully-formed evil spirit, even with his current strength, he would face a huge crisis.

This also made him urgently want to improve his strength.

Although it was impossible to improve to the extent of being able to contend with a fully-formed evil spirit in a short period of time.

But at least he would have a chance to save his life from a half-formed evil spirit.

“If I can achieve nine body refinements, then even when facing a Qi Martial Realm expert, I will have enough self-preservation ability!”

Xiao Shi knew that the gap between Qi Martial Realm and Entering Martial Realm was incredibly vast.

This gap… was far from comparable to the gap between small realms like Entering Martial Realm First Level to Entering Martial Realm Ninth Level.

Qi Martial Realm killing an Entering Martial Realm was often as easy as crushing an ant.

Even an Entering Martial Realm Ninth Level was no exception.

And even if nine body refinements were achieved, it would be impossible to defeat a Qi Martial Realm by leapfrogging levels.

However, there was a chance to save one’s life from a Qi Martial Realm expert.

Martial Warrior of the Entrance to Martial Realm who could achieve this step… were extremely rare!

At least in Seven Stars Province, such a Martial Warrior of the Entrance to Martial Realm had never appeared.

Although Xiao Shi had never seen a Qi Martial Realm expert make a move, he had some concept of the power of a Qi Martial Realm expert.

Being able to save one’s life from a Qi Martial Realm expert, for an Entering Martial Realm, was already an incredibly astonishing feat.

After all, Qi Martial Realm itself was a level that Entering Martial Realm could not leapfrog to defeat!

“I hope the items dropped this time have enough Heaven and Earth Treasures.”

Xiao Shi took a deep breath.

He took out the items he had harvested earlier from his storage bag.

There were a total of twenty items.

His gaze quickly swept over these twenty items.

Excitement and elation immediately surged in his heart.

Among these twenty items, there were three Heaven and Earth Treasures!

Not only could they sustain him to complete nine body refinements, but there were even some left over.

Xiao Shi immediately chose one of these three Heaven and Earth Treasures to perform the eighth body refinement first.

He looked at the message that appeared in his vision.

“Name: Buried Sand Bone”

“Type: Heaven and Earth Treasure”

“Grade: Entering Martial Rank”

“Description: Originally an ordinary monster beast bone, buried under the sand to absorb the essence of the earth’s energy. After a hundred years, the bone undergoes a qualitative change, becoming as hard as iron, with stone spikes growing on it. The longer the stone spikes, the higher the quality.”

“Remark: Cannot be swallowed, needs to be refined with vital energy and blood.”

… Xiao Shi looked at the Buried Sand Bone, which was as long as an arm, in his hand and thought to himself, even if I wanted to swallow it, I couldn’t.

As the vital energy and blood within him permeated out, enveloping the Buried Sand Bone in his hand, the refinement of the Buried Sand Bone officially began.

These vital energy and blood were like a gentle fire cooking.

Causing the Buried Sand Bone to gradually melt little by little.

It directly integrated into Xiao Shi’s vital energy and blood, causing his vital energy and blood to surge wildly as they churned.

And when these vital energy and blood returned to his body.

His body also became stronger.

Whether it was his flesh, meridians, or internal organs, all became more powerful.

And what was enhanced the most were his bones.

Every single bone throughout his body became exceptionally solid, as if it had been polished, crystal clear, and exuding a faint luster.

With the current solidity of his bones.

They could even be used as Entering Martial Rank weapons.

And when Xiao Shi released his vital energy and blood, transforming it into a Crimson Tiger head, the entire Crimson Tiger head was not only a size larger than before, but also became increasingly realistic.

Every single strand of fur on its head was clearly visible.

Exuding a powerful aura and pressure.

The improvement brought by the eighth body refinement was quite substantial, allowing Xiao Shi’s various abilities to once again have a significant enhancement.

“Next is the most important ninth body refinement!”

Anticipation welled up in Xiao Shi’s eyes.

He had waited a long time for this day.

Although he knew that in this world, there must be other Martial Warrior of the Entrance to Martial Realm who had undergone nine body refinements, their number was certainly not large.

It could be said that as long as one achieved nine body refinements, then one was infinitely close to the strongest Entering Martial Realm.

Xiao Shi immediately looked at the remaining two Heaven and Earth Treasures.

“Name: Ghost Cry Vine”

“Type: Heaven and Earth Treasure”

“Grade: Entering Martial Rank”

“Description: A vine that accidentally absorbed boundless resentment, undergoing a qualitative change, emitting a faint ghostly glow. Every night, it emits a piercing shriek, which is chilling to hear. The Night Howl and Ghost Cry derive from this.”

“Remark: After use, you will gain the ability, Night Howl.”

… “Name: Jade Dragon Frost”

“Type: Heaven and Earth Treasure”

“Grade: Entering Martial Rank”

“Description: Jade Dragon is snow that falls, a small amount of which does not melt for a long time, condensing into frost flowers over the years. Crystal clear, with bone-chilling coldness.”

“Remark: Will greatly enhance cold resistance.”

… He needed to choose between these two Heaven and Earth Treasures.

After a brief moment of thought.

Xiao Shi was more inclined to choose the 【Ghost Cry Vine】.

He clearly knew.

Besides being used for body refinement, Heaven and Earth Treasures themselves would also bring some special enhancements.

For example, the previous 【Night Face】 allowed him to achieve an astonishing speed in his Night Tiger cultivation.

And now, the 【Ghost Cry Vine】 also seemed to bring an enhancement during the night.

Xiao Shi was very curious about the “Night Howl” ability.

“I’ll choose the 【Ghost Cry Vine】 then!”

After making his decision.

He immediately began the ninth body refinement through the 【Ghost Cry Vine】!

This Heaven and Earth Treasure was obviously also impossible to swallow raw.

Xiao Shi refined it with his vital energy and blood, following the previous method.

However, the moment his vital energy and blood touched the vine.

The entire vine directly drilled into Xiao Shi’s body through his vital energy and blood.