358: Inner Dan, Horn and Scales

“Phew~”

After dealing with the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon, Mu Feng couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

This time, with Han Yuyan's help in restraining the Fire Dragon, the process went quite smoothly.

Even the Little Lizard next to them didn't have time to help before the two of them teamed up to take it down.

Mu Feng was somewhat surprised by how easy it was.

Looking at the Fire Dragon's information, Mu Feng had thought it would be a tough battle.

It seemed his strength had unknowingly increased quite a bit.

But then again, it made sense.

After killing the Silver-Winged Yaksha, his Cultivation Realm, Magic Power, and Divine Ability had all improved significantly.

Moreover, during the great battle with the Silver-Winged Yaksha, he had exerted more effort.

Han Yuyan was almost in an AFK state.

However, when fighting this Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon, she contributed quite a bit.

Especially when she later released the Five-Colored Ice Flame to cooperate with him, drawing the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon into the Illusionary Demise Eye's illusion.

This allowed the burly man, transformed from the Fire Dragon, to be taken out in one go without releasing any more powerful Divine Abilities.

“That Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon… is it dead?”

Han Yuyan, standing by, was also surprised to see the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon fall so easily.

The Fire Dragon had given her quite a sense of oppression.

She hadn't expected them to resolve it so easily together.

It made Han Yuyan feel somewhat dreamlike.

“Hehe, if it doesn’t have a soul-returning technique, then it should be dead.”

“But why can’t I see its Primordial Spirit?”

“I heard that after a Yao Beast transforms, even if its main body dies, its Primordial Spirit can escape and wander.”

The biggest difference between a transformed Yao Beast and a Core Formation Yao Beast is that after its main body perishes, its soul, which is its Primordial Spirit, can survive between heaven and earth.

Just like a human Cultivator’s Nascent Soul.

“Well, my Lifebound Treasure is a bit special, so its Primordial Spirit couldn’t escape.”

“Let’s not talk about this for now. We should quickly collect the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s Materials, lest we prolong the night and invite trouble.”

The Soul-Devouring Bee Cloud Sword has the effect of devouring Primordial Spirits.

The Primordial Spirits of all Yao Beasts or Cultivators killed by it will become its nourishment, promoting its growth.

However, Mu Feng naturally wouldn't tell Han Yuyan about these secrets.

He simply mentioned his Magic Treasure was special and then changed the subject.

“Magic Treasure special?”

“Alright.”

Han Yuyan was also a smart person. Knowing that Mu Feng didn't want to explain too much, she didn't press further.

She then turned her head to look at the vanished Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon within the sword array.

“You or me?”

Mu Feng looked at Han Yuyan.

“You do it.”

“I didn’t do much.”

The swift killing of the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon was entirely due to Mu Feng’s powerful Magic Treasure and Divine Ability.

She had merely been slacking off on the side, so she naturally wouldn't claim too much credit.

As for her rightful share, she believed that given Mu Feng's character, she wouldn't be shortchanged.

Mu Feng's character could be seen from how he had given her the Silver-Winged Yaksha essence and two jade boxes from the underground palace.

“Alright, then I won’t be polite.”

Seeing Han Yuyan decline, Mu Feng no longer stood on ceremony.

After releasing his Divine Sense to confirm that the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon had truly perished, he retracted the sword array into his body.

Then, he quickly walked over and began collecting Materials from its body.

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core x1]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn x1]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Scale x10]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Blood x500ml]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Flesh x5]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Tendon x1]

[System Alert: Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Yin Sac x1]

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Yao Beasts of the Dragon type always yield more Materials than ordinary Yao Beasts.

This transformed Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon was no exception.

Mu Feng’s face lit up with surprise as he looked at the large amount of Yao Beast Materials in his hand.

He roughly counted them.

He found that he had collected a total of seven different Materials.

Among them were his favorite Yao Beast Blood, and the target of this dragon-slaying trip, the fire-attribute Dragon Scales.

With this, he could begin crafting his Imitation Spiritual Treasure Three Flame Fire Fan.

“So many?”

Han Yuyan was also surprised to see the large quantity of Materials Mu Feng had collected.

Normally, the Materials from slain Yao Beasts were around four.

Some special ones might drop five.

This was the first time she had seen seven Materials drop at once.

Mu Feng, however, was fine.

He had killed several Dragon-type Yao Beasts before.

“Do you want to take a look?”

“But you can’t touch that red orb, otherwise… hehe.”

The red orb Mu Feng was referring to was the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s Yin Sac.

This item was unique to male Dragons.

Mu Feng had also obtained one when he killed the Double-Headed Flood Dragon earlier.

He knew that if this item was touched by the opposite sex, it would burst open, releasing its internal aphrodisiac poison.

If one accidentally inhaled it, it would be quite… exhilarating.

However, Mu Feng felt that with their current Divine Sense Realm, even if it broke, they shouldn't lose their true nature.

At most, it would just make them feel an unbearable itch.

“Smiling so lewdly, it seems it’s not a good thing.”

“You look at it.”

Mu Feng’s lewd expression made Han Yuyan’s heart tremble.

She quickly stopped her urge to go forward and examine it.

Originally, seeing so many Advanced transformed Yao Beast Materials, she had wanted to take a look at what they were.

“Hahaha, actually, it’s nothing, just a Yao Beast Yin Sac.”

“If you want to do that with me, touching it is fine.”

He didn't know why.

Seeing Han Yuyan's expression, Mu Feng couldn't help but want to tease her.

“Yao Beast Yin Sac?”

“Bah, who wants to do that with you!”

Mu Feng spoke cryptically, but Han Yuyan was intelligent and naturally knew what he meant by “that.”

Her face flushed as she spat at Mu Feng.

“Hahaha.”

Seeing her rare shy expression, Mu Feng burst into laughter, contentedly turning back to examine the Yao Beast Materials.

Han Yuyan gritted her teeth, her face red and then pale, looking utterly adorable.

Finally, she simply turned her head away, adopting an 'out of sight, out of mind' approach.

Mu Feng, after teasing Han Yuyan for a bit, also reined in his thoughts and focused his attention on the collected Yao Beast Materials that he hadn't finished examining.

A moment later.

The information about those Yao Beast Materials appeared before his eyes.

First, naturally, was the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s Inner Core.

[Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core: An item dropped after killing the Immortal Cave Yao Beast, Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon. The Inner Core contains immense fire-attribute energy, which is greatly beneficial to players Cultivating fire-element Cultivation Techniques. It also has an amplifying effect on some players Cultivating ice-fire Divine Abilities.]

“Ice-fire Divine Ability?”

This Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core was purely fire-attribute.

Mu Feng wasn't surprised that it was beneficial to fire-element Cultivators.

But he hadn't expected it to also have an amplification effect on ice-element Divine Abilities.

[It's normal. Haven't you heard that things turn into their opposite when they reach an extreme? This Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon is inherently a fire-attribute Yao Beast, and it absorbed a large amount of volcanic magma. Under extreme Yang, it's a normal phenomenon for pure Yin to be born.]

As if sensing Mu Feng's confusion.

A red prompt appeared before him.

“So that’s how it is!”

Mu Feng nodded, not expecting extreme Yang to be able to produce pure Yin. He had learned something new.

If that were the case.

This item seemed more suitable for Han Yuyan.

Her Five-Colored Ice Flame Divine Ability was originally a Divine Ability born from extreme Yin.

It possessed both ice and fire attributes.

If she were to absorb this Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core, her Divine Ability would surely greatly increase.

However, Mu Feng was not in a hurry to give it to her.

Instead, he continued to examine the information of other items.

Next to the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core was the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s Horn.

Perhaps due to its transformation, this horn was not sharp but somewhat curved and branched like a Dragon Horn.

It looked somewhat incongruous, but Mu Feng dared not underestimate it in the slightest.

Because the fire-attribute aura emanating from it was no less than that from the Inner Core.

With curiosity.

Mu Feng clicked on its information to view it.

[Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn: An item dropped after killing the Immortal Cave Yao Beast Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon. It contains extremely strong fire-attribute, which can be used to refine some pure Yang Magic Treasures, or allow those who Cultivate fire-element Divine Abilities to absorb the energy within to enhance the power of their Divine Abilities.]

“Another pure Yang Material.”

“Can enhance fire-element Divine Abilities?! This is good!”

Seeing that this Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn could actually enhance the power of fire-element Divine Abilities, Mu Feng’s eyes lit up.

Earlier, he had been wondering whether to give the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core to Han Yuyan because he wanted to save it for the Little Lizard.

After all, the Little Lizard’s Golden Flame Divine Ability was also an extremely powerful flame Divine Ability.

Especially the fire bird that was about to transform, it was incredibly powerful.

However, compared to the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core.

This Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn was more suitable for it.

This was a pure Yang treasure.

While the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core was said to be extreme Yang, it was already a pure Yin treasure.

It wasn't very suitable for the Little Lizard to absorb.

Who knew if absorbing it would result in Yin and Yang harmony, or Yin overpowering Yang?

It would be unpleasant if its power didn't increase, but actually decreased instead.

“Little Lizard, come here.”

Picking up the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn, Mu Feng called the Little Lizard.

“Swish swish.”

Hearing Mu Feng’s call, the Little Lizard, who was standing guard nearby, immediately rushed to Mu Feng’s front.

“Hahaha, no need to be so nervous. This is for you.”

“Absorbing it should be beneficial to you.”

Mu Feng smiled as he patted its head, then handed the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Horn in his hand to the Little Lizard.

This wasn't the first time the Little Lizard had absorbed this kind of item, so it naturally knew what to do.

“Miss Han, come over quickly, you also have a share.”

After giving the horn to the Puppet Lizard, Mu Feng shifted his gaze to Han Yuyan.

Although Han Yuyan shyly turned her head away and ignored Mu Feng.

Her attention had always been on this side.

Hearing Mu Feng call her and say there was something good.

She immediately turned her head over.

Her desire for strength made her temporarily forget her proper shyness.

“This is the Inner Core of this Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon. Take it and refine it to absorb the energy within. It should be of great help to your Ice Flame Divine Ability, and perhaps even advance its power.”

Mu Feng said with a smile.

“Ah, isn’t this a fire-attribute Yao Core? How can it have an amplification effect on my ice-attribute Divine Ability?”

Han Yuyan looked puzzled.

“Hehe, you don’t understand this, do you? This is called 'things turn into their opposite when they reach an extreme.' This Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon was originally an extreme Yang creature, but it absorbed a large amount of volcanic magma. Under extreme Yang, it’s also possible for pure Yin energy to be born.”

Mu Feng repeated exactly what the System alert had told him.

After listening to Mu Feng’s explanation, Han Yuyan suddenly understood: “So that’s how it is. As expected of a big shot, you know so much.”

“Haha, what big shot? I just read some more books while you guys were sleeping.”

Mu Feng laughed heartily.

He didn't take it seriously.

“…”

“But isn’t this too valuable?”

“This Yao Beast Inner Core must be worth a lot.”

Generally speaking, among Yao Beast Materials, the most valuable is the Yao Beast Inner Core, especially for transformed Yao Beasts, which are even more priceless.

Many Advanced Medicinal Pills require it as a medicinal primer.

So, receiving the most valuable item for free, even Han Yuyan, who was already quite thick-skinned, still felt a bit embarrassed.

Especially after she saw the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s information, she felt even more that she had gotten a huge bargain.

“If I give it to you, just take it. At most, for the remaining items, just let me take a few more.”

Mu Feng revealed his true intentions.

This item wasn't very useful to him; keeping it would just be like using an ordinary transformed Yao Core.

It was better to do the other party a favor and gain some benefits.

He figured that the other party, in her delight, wouldn't refuse his request.

“Okay, then all the remaining items are yours. Taking this Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core is enough for me.”

As Mu Feng expected.

Han Yuyan, feeling that she had already gotten a bargain, after taking the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core, was too embarrassed to take the remaining items.

“How can I be so rude?”

“But since you’ve said so, then I shall respectfully obey!”

Mu Feng exchanged a few polite words.

Without waiting for Han Yuyan to speak again, he finalized the matter.

“…”

Watching Mu Feng say he was embarrassed but his body was very honest, Han Yuyan found it amusing.

However, she had already obtained the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core she wanted.

Naturally, she wouldn't say anything more.

After chatting with Mu Feng for a bit, she found a quiet place and began to study how to absorb the fire-attribute energy from the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Inner Core.

Mu Feng, on his side.

Continued to turn his head to look at the remaining Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Materials that he hadn't finished examining.

The next item was the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon’s Scales.

This was also Mu Feng's biggest goal for this trip.

With it.

His Imitation Spiritual Treasure Three Flame Fire Fan could finally begin to be crafted.

A total of ten Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Scales were collected.

Mu Feng picked up one of them and examined it.

The scale felt slightly warm to the touch, and its weight was similar to ordinary Magic Treasure Materials.

After weighing it a few times.

Mu Feng curiously examined its information.

[Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon Scale: Dropped after killing the Immortal Cave Advanced Yao Beast, Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon. It is the inverse scale from the Crimson Serpent Fire Dragon's chest, incredibly sturdy in defense, usable for refining top-tier Magic Treasures, and a rare treasure. It is also one of the Materials for refining the Imitation Spiritual Treasure Three Flame Fire Fan.]

“Finally, all gathered!”

“Not easy at all.”

Seeing that this scale could indeed be used to refine the Imitation Spiritual Treasure Three Flame Fire Fan, Mu Feng’s suspended heart finally settled.

With this, he could begin crafting the Three Flames Fire Fan that he had longed for for a long time.