Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2250 - 2270: To Take Advantage of a Crisis for personal gain? No, This Is a Reward!_1

Chapter 2250: Chapter 2270: To Take Advantage of a Crisis for personal gain? No, This Is a Reward!_1

"No?"

Lin Chen seemed quite surprised, "You, a Starry Sky Demon Beast, are powerful enough to change an entire world but can’t offer anything worthwhile? That can’t be right. I don’t know much about you, Starry Sky Demon Beasts, so don’t try to play tricks on me!"

Lin Chen had no confidence in unraveling the Sword Talisman, but since he had come all this way, he certainly couldn’t leave empty-handed.

There should be no problem in expecting a reward for his effort, even if there’s no achievement.

In the course of the ongoing conversation and judging by the other’s attitude, Lin Chen had discovered, regardless of how powerful Chi Zai seemed, he was currently suppressed by the sword. The beast might pose a threat to him, but the Linglong Tower could definitely withstand it!

He could tell that the Linglong Tower was extraordinary, but he was certain that Chi Zai had no idea just how extraordinary it was!

Now that he had a good grasp of the other’s limitations, Lin Chen did not mind fighting for better conditions for himself, and it was necessary too. Who knew if the beast would have one demeanor now and a different one once it was free?

When venturing abroad, it’s best to be cautious.

One wrong step can lead to being bones with no corpse to mourn, and regrets would come too late.

Lin Chen’s words seemingly provoked Chi Zai again. The water around them surged rapidly, creating an ominous feeling as if dark currents were swirling, signaling the end of the world.

The abyssal water was a bottomless pit, and the ink-black water shone with a tiny glint of light, standing against the entire dark world.

"You opportunist, take this!"

Following Chi Zai’s shout, something abruptly appeared in the waters, shooting towards Lin Chen like a bullet.

Lin Chen reached out his hand, and the incoming object came to a stop right above his palm. It was a black spherical orb the size of an egg, resembling a black crystal with countless swirls of dark fog rolling inside. Looking closely, it was as if the black sphere contained an entire miniature world.

"What’s this?"

Chi Zai explained irritably, "This is a Starry Sky Magic Bead, a Monster Core formed inside a Starry Sky Demon Beast. Unlike ordinary Demonic Beasts, which usually have only one Monster Core linked to their lives, the Starry Sky Demon Beast is different. The Starry Sky Magic Bead is merely a special by-product, and extracting it wouldn’t cause any harm..."

Lin Chen immediately understood; it was rather akin to chickens laying eggs.

"What’s the use of this Starry Sky Magic Bead? It looks like it’s full of Demonic Qi. Doesn’t Demonic Qi make Demonic Beasts mutate and go crazy? What use is it to me?"

Chi Zai scoffed coldly, "This is genuinely precious. This Starry Sky Magic Bead is even worth more than the total value of an entire Xianmen."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up, "That good?"

Chi Zai explained, "Demonic Qi indeed can cause Demonic Beasts to mutate, turning into murderous frenzied Magical Beasts, but that’s not the case for human cultivators; humans can use certain methods to negate the negative effects of the Demonic Qi."

Lin Chen really got it this time, "So simply put, this Starry Sky Magic Bead is something that can enhance one’s strength, right?"

"Yes, absorbing the pure Demonic Qi inside, which is transformed from Starry Sky Dark Energy, greatly boosts cultivation. It also improves physique significantly, increasing the speed of absorbing and transforming spiritual Qi, offering the cultivator a permanent and tremendous benefit."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Not bad. And the method to nullify the downside of the Demonic Qi?"

Chi Zai went through the method, which was to take a medicinal bath with specific drugs. Although these drugs were quite expensive, they were not difficult to find. In that case, it indeed seemed easy to solve the downside.

"Alright, let’s consider this as a down payment then."

Lin Chen said readily, "Now, I would trouble you, Senior, to sign a Friendship Contract with me. Then, I’ll take a look at that Sword Talisman and see if there’s anything I can do. Don’t worry, I have taken your down payment after all. Even if I can’t save you, I can go and bring more help from outside."

Chi Zai, already familiar with Lin Chen’s caution and assertiveness, couldn’t be bothered to argue any longer. As Lin Chen had said, a Friendship Contract wouldn’t pose any hindrance or delay to anyone.

A drop of blood flew out from the darkness below. Just this single drop radiated a terrifying vibration, causing the surrounding seawater to part a great distance away.

Lin Chen also released a drop of blood. The two drops met in midair and collided with each other, both receiving feedback information.

As the Friendship Contract was agreed upon, a glint of light appeared on the blood, as though the will of the Heavenly Dao flashed within. The blood separated into two drops and returned to their respective bodies.

In that instant, Lin Chen sensed the presence of the other, a unique effect of the Friendship Contract.

Faintly, Lin Chen could feel Chi Zai’s terrifying body. Because of the Friendship Contract, that spine-chilling terror also slowly faded away.

Lin Chen had no extravagant hopes of encountering any special fortune; all he wanted was to ensure his own safety.

His safety now and in the future.

If he couldn’t ensure that, he would prefer to flee right away.

Handling a suppressed Starry Sky Demon Beast was certainly better than facing one that had broken free, right?

"Alright, my friend, you can move about now. I’ll go take a look at that Sword Talisman!"