171: Chapter 170 [The Chaotic Fire Seed]

Chapter 170 [chaos fire seed]

Sun Po cupped his fists toward Li Tiance in gratitude, then stepped forward.

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He looked at the [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan, who was already showing some anger, and spoke:

"This [Flame Fiend] was originally prey harvested by [Vermilion Bird] Venerable through years of planning. Sun Po merely happened to pass by and took advantage of it. Such clever acquisition is already shameful; if I were to ask [Vermilion Bird] Venerable to exchange it with more treasures, that would be forcible seizure. Such daylight robbery is not what Sun Po desires."

Sun Po spoke neither servilely nor overbearingly, yet it left [Vermilion Bird] with a startled expression, and the anger on her face rapidly faded like melting ice and snow.

[Vermilion Bird] had seen some geniuses among civilian Card Makers. Whether strong or weak, these geniuses often shared common traits—such as greed, ruthlessness, and forbearance.

In this country where noble families monopolized most resources, if civilian Card Makers wanted to grow stronger and advance, opportunities and treasures were often even more precious. Treasures of the level of the [Three-Legged Golden Crow]'s dead egg were impossible to find in the public mystic realms within the domain.

And this Sun Po was clearly extremely tempted by the [Three-Legged Golden Crow]'s dead egg. After all, when he heard the origin of this item, the desire in his eyes could not be faked.

To still resist temptation under such intense desire, whether by holding firm to one's original intent or having deep thoughts, at the very least, this kid's composure was worthy of affirmation.

Such a person, such a mindset, and such talent—perhaps he could really walk further in the pursuit of the realm of the [Thirty-Three Heavens]?

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan looked as if she were getting to know Sun Po anew, or as if she wanted to see through something. She stared at Sun Po's face for a long time before finally letting out a light chuckle and saying:

"It turns out I was measuring a gentleman's belly with a petty person's measure. But for a primary Card Maker like you to repeatedly accuse a Titled Card Maker like me of forcible seizure, isn't your tone a bit too arrogant?"

Sun Po raised his head, just about to explain, when he saw that bright and smiling face. Knowing it was a joke from the other party, he simply cupped his fists and did not continue to argue.

Hearing Sun Po's words, Li Tiance couldn't help but re-examine this genius civilian Card Maker with a blank destiny.

He secretly speculated in his heart: "This person Sun Po is sometimes greedy, mercenary, and extremely prone to gambling, appearing just like a genius civilian Card Maker with exceptionally high talent."

"At other times, he shows a sense of chivalrous spirit and warm-heartedness. He dares to fight for things yet has a sense of proportion and his own bottom line; he is willing to save the common people but will also put himself first. He is indeed an interesting person. Perhaps after learning that truth, he can also become someone of the same path as me? Forget it, I'd better observe him a bit more."

[Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan burst out laughing, looking extremely happy. He pulled an item from his bosom, which was precisely the [yangzhi jade pure bottle].

[Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan patted his wine gourd, let out a drunken hiccup, and laughed:

"The [Central Laboratory] has already tested it. There's nothing wrong with this thing. Seeing that you're a kid I find agreeable, I'll gift you some more good stuff."

As he spoke, he opened his wine gourd and began pouring it toward the [yangzhi jade pure bottle]. In less than a moment, a whole gourd of wine had been poured into that small jade bottle, yet there was no sign of it overflowing at all.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan raised a delicate eyebrow and said: "You old soak are quite generous today."

As she spoke, she slightly parted her cherry lips and spat out a small colorful flame from her mouth.

That flame looked colorful and drifted unsteadily. Although it was far less dazzling than the [Three-Legged Golden Crow]'s dead egg, the moment this cluster of flames appeared, it inexplicably attracted Sun Po's gaze.

He seemed to feel a trace of familiar aura within this small colorful flame. No, it seemed like more than that.

"This colorful flame actually contains the aura of the [Samadhi True Fire]? It also seems to contain the golden flame aura on the surface of the [Three-Legged Golden Crow]'s dead egg?"

"No, why does this aura share a thread of commonality with the [lotus root of the chaos lotus]?"

Just as Sun Po was pondering, "Catch, kid!"

[Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan had finished pouring the wine and casually tossed the [yangzhi jade pure bottle] to Sun Po.

Sun Po's sight had been captivated by the colorful little flame, and caught off guard, he almost failed to catch the [yangzhi jade pure bottle].

[Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan laughed: "Kid, don't secretly drink it. It's not for you to drink!"

After finishing, his figure slowly faded away.

Sun Po was bewildered in his heart. He didn't know what was special about this wine, but if it couldn't be drunk, what was it used for?

Forget it, I'll study it when I get back.

The colorful little flame spat out from the mouth of [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan had actually drifted unsteadily right in front of Sun Po.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan said with some surprise: "I didn't expect it to actually be willing to actively get close to you?"

Sun Po asked curiously: "[Vermilion Bird] Venerable, what is this item?"

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan said: "This item is a [fire seed], you can understand it as my child."

Sun Po was dumbfounded: "A child?"

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan said: "Do you know of a sub-world named the [Elemental Realm]?"

Sun Po nodded. Earlier, [Wuzhiqi] had mentioned this world, legendary for being able to nurture various [elemental seeds].

And afterwards, they could transform into various [elemental lifeforms], such as the [Water Element], fire elements, wind elements, etc.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan said: "Various [elemental lifeforms] are produced in the [Elemental Realm], and their prototype is the fire seed."

"My bloodline and cultivation method are unusual; I can smelt all fires in the world into myself. After smelting the [Golden Crow Sun Flame] in recent years, I have advanced further and can also manufacture fire seeds."

Sun Po asked doubtfully: "Manufacture? Seed? Doesn't that mean equivalent to creating life?"

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan said: "More or less. Manufacturing this fire seed is a unique ability belonging to me. It shares the same origin as my own flames, having smelted over a hundred kinds of flames, and even carrying a trace of chaos aura. I call it the [chaos fire seed]."

The two words 'chaos' came out, causing Sun Po's heart to shake.

Isn't the power named [chaos qi] exactly what [Demon Pill Nezha] needs most for its incarnation right now?

Doesn't this [chaos fire seed] contain a trace of chaos aura, making it the supreme nourishment for the incarnation of [Demon Pill Nezha]?

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan continued: "It can be considered a small lifeform, or a material with extremely high spirituality, or a weapon. Even I haven't fully figured it out myself."

"But currently I know I can transmit power through it. That is to say, you can borrow my flame power through this little thing, and my flame power will not decrease, but it seems unable to bear too much."

"At the same time, this little thing can also grow continuously. Along with its growth, it seems it will also give me a certain feedback. Therefore, this can also be considered an investment in you by me; consider for yourself whether to accept it or not."

"Currently, I have already sent out one such fire seed, giving it to a kid named Xiao Yan. You are the second."

Sun Po's head was buzzing. You're talking about Xiao Yan, right?

Good, good, good, he really had face now, using the same Heavenly Flame style as another Flame Emperor lord, right?

However, with [Vermilion Bird]'s introduction, Sun Po finally understood. [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan smelting a hundred fires was equivalent to a mother body, and this colorful little flame was a split-off sub-body.

If he accepted this fire seed, he could borrow the flame power of [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan. As a Titled Card Maker specializing in flames and witchcraft, her flame power after smelting a hundred fires was definitely extraordinary. This little flame could save his life at a critical moment.

But there was one point: Jiang Yan was a Titled Card Maker who also practiced witchcraft. Sun Po had already witnessed the terror of her witchcraft—a powerful [Flame Fiend] had carelessly become fish on a chopping board. Although currently this [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan seemed like a pretty good person, straightforward and without bullying the weak with the strong, people's hearts are separated by flesh.

If she applied some hidden tricks in this [chaos fire seed], wouldn't his life and death then be tied to the hands of others?

But if he spoke of giving it up, this thing truly poked at Sun Po's itch. For a moment, he fell into hesitation.

Listening from the side, Li Tiance even brazenly stepped forward and asked: "Aunt Jiang, do you have any more of this thing? I want one too, I will definitely cultivate this [seed] well."

Li Tiance had grown up under the watch of [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan and understood Jiang Yan's character. Although Jiang Yan's witchcraft was hard to guard against, she would never play tricks in such matters.

Moreover, things produced by one's own bloodline, once bound, could be said to share honor and disgrace together.

This was an even closer relationship than master and disciple. If he obtained such a [chaos fire seed], [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan could be said to unconditionally support him by default. The official side, the Jiang Family—the hidden significance behind it was too great.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan seemed to know this as well. She glanced at Li Tiance and said: "You kid, you're not enough to make this lady's heart move. Step aside."

Li Tiance wasn't annoyed upon being refused; he just smiled awkwardly, staring at that colorful little flame as if looking at some peerless rare treasure.

Sun Po was still hesitating when he suddenly heard [Wuzhiqi]'s voice ring out in his mind: "Master, I believe this [chaos seed] can be accepted, and it might even be a rare opportunity that cannot be sought through mere searching."

Sun Po's interest was piqued, and he asked: "How so?"

[Wuzhiqi] slowly said: "Even if this woman really casts some witchcraft, for such bloodline-linked items, at the very least her bloodline must be able to suppress Master's [Five Elements Bloodline]."

"The standing and efficacy of Master's [Five Elements Bloodline] are so high and strong that even after I inherited the memories of the previous generation [Wuzhiqi], I have never seen anyone whose bloodline could surpass Master's."

"Although the bloodline on this woman is not weak either, the standing of her bloodline must be below Master's."

Sun Po's heart suddenly became enlightened.

That's right, the foundation of the [Five Elements Bloodline] inside his body was the navel stone fragment of Brahma and the dragon horns of the time dragon. Even if spirituality was lacking, the standing was right there.

Let's not mention the time dragon for now. In the myths of his past life, Brahma was an existence whose standing was comparable to the Three Pure Ones. When comparing standing, how many could surpass this figure?

Not to mention that he also had a mysterious [mod loading system] on his body. When making the [Five Elements Bloodline] mod, it could even suppress the navel stone fragment of Brahma. That is to say, the standing of the [mod loading system] was definitely not lower than the navel stone fragment of Brahma, and might even be higher.

How big of a background could [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan's witchcraft have to be able to surpass the [mod loading system] and Brahma?

Even if she really had some methods, the origin of the bloodline and exclusive talent inside his body was far greater than a mere [Flame Fiend].

Moreover, Sun Po was just being cautious. Currently, Sun Po's impressions of this [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan were still very good; her straightforwardness, sincerity, and warmth all made Sun Po quite favorable toward her.

Just as Li Tiance perceived, Sun Po himself did not lack a penchant for gambling, let alone under circumstances where he had strong trump cards of his own.

Thus, Sun Po respectfully reached out to receive the colorful fire seed floating in midair.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan didn't have any nonsense either, just smiling happily.

This smile was neither ladylike nor hearty, but it carried a feeling that made people comfortable to look at, just like seeing a burning light of fire on a winter night; even before feeling that warmth, a heatwave had already surged in one's heart.

[Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan looked at Sun Po earnestly, as if wanting to firmly remember his face, then without any lingering attachment, she turned and left. A voice drifted from afar outside the hall:

"Sun Po, see you outside the domain."

At this point, the twists and turns caused by loading [Snow-Treading Wuzhui] had come to a close.

Sun Po ultimately harvested the [Snow-Treading Wuzhui] mod, the wind seed, and a mysterious [chaos fire seed].

Ever since letting [Snow-Treading Wuzhui] sniff the wind seed last night, this horse now did nothing in [Tianhe Budu] except continuously licking the wind seed.

It didn't swallow the wind seed in one gulp; instead, like a child licking a lollipop, its large horse tongue kept licking without stop.

According to [Overlord Xiang Yu], it was because [Snow-Treading Wuzhui] couldn't digest such thick wind-attribute energy all at once, so it could only lick and absorb it bit by bit.

Of course, the biggest harvest this time was still the [chaos fire seed] floating up and down before his eyes.

He remembered that [Vermilion Bird] had once said this [chaos fire seed] could also be considered a material with extremely high spirituality.

Since it was a material, could it be analyzed using the [mod loading system]?

Sun Po grabbed the [chaos fire seed], then silently chanted analysis in his heart. The next second, a light screen unfolded in his mind:

[Card-Making Material Analysis]

[Unknown Fire Element Embryo]

Quality: [Orange 9-Star]

Introduction: [A strange fire element embryo produced after the fusion of over a hundred kinds of flames, possessing extremely high spirituality and potential, while also having various wondrous properties that ordinary fire elements do not possess.]

This material currently has no matching cards that can be loaded. Cannot be loaded? Then how on earth is this thing used? Eat it? Or just carry it around?

Sun Po discovered that these senior experts seemed unwilling to speak clearly. [Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan's wine was like this, and [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan's fire was also like this. They all gave things without giving usage methods.

[Coachman] Ranger Xuanyuan at least gave a note of caution, telling Sun Po not to drink it secretly, while [Vermilion Bird] Jiang Yan gave nothing at all.

Just as Sun Po was in a dilemma, a familiar electronic sound suddenly came from beside his ear:

"Mod [Five Elements Bloodline] can be perfected."