Demon Core
The four of them entered the stone pagoda in a single file, ignoring Sun Yong. He could only follow behind obediently.
First floor, second floor …
Soon, they reached the sixth floor, but they did not find anything valuable. This tomb was too old, and many valuable items had become useless after the passage of time.
Seventh floor!
There was a huge weapon rack, with more than ten weapons displayed on it. Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, battle axes.
"These are Ancient Weapons!"
The eyes of the four lit up. Most of the Ancient Weapons on the weapon rack were greyish black, having lost their power.
However, three of them were still emitting a dim luster, and their edges were cold, showing their great power.
An ancient long saber, completely fiery red, three feet and one inch long, was eye-catching.
An iron short sword, with its sharpness restrained, was as cold as autumn water, and the cold light was piercing.
A fist-sized black iron seal with a bull's head. Although it was not big, from afar, it gave people a feeling of being as heavy as Mount Tai.
On the weapon rack, there were still three Ancient Weapons that had not completely lost their power.
Ancient Weapons were refined by ancient powerhouses using a secret method. They were very different from magic tools, as they required warriors to use a secret method to nourish them with Qi. Ancient Weapons continuously absorbed the warrior's Qi, and connected with the warrior's flesh and blood. The longer they were nourished, the more powerful they would be.
However, the secret method of refining Ancient Weapons had been lost for a long time, and the method of nourishing Ancient Weapons was also unknown.
These three ancient weapons had already lost most of their power. Although they still had their spirituality, they were like candles in the wind, on the verge of death. If there was no secret technique to nourish them, they would probably degenerate into ordinary weapons after a few uses.
"Miss Mu, keep these three Ancient Weapons first. Let's see what we have on the eighth floor, and then split them. How about it?"
Luo Zheng said to the three of them.
"Alright." Li Fan and Liu Hong did not have any objections.
Mu Lan kept the three items in her hands, and the four of them climbed up the stairs to the eighth floor of the stone pagoda.
Sun Yong's eyes were red as he stared at the three Ancient Weapons in Mu Lan's hands.
The eighth floor was empty, and there was only a stone platform. The only green jade box was placed on the stone platform.
According to his previous discoveries, all such jade boxes in the stone tower were used to store things like spirit herbs.
Although the jade box could preserve the medicinal properties of a spirit herb, it had been stored for too long. After hundreds of thousands of years, no matter how high the grade of a spirit herb was, it would be impossible to retain any of its medicinal properties.
Therefore, after seeing the jade box, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Only Luo Zheng's eyes flashed with a wisp of light. He sensed that the jade box emitted a powerful fluctuation, and it was definitely not an ordinary item.
However, he naturally wouldn't say it out loud. He just watched silently.
"Miss Mu, why don't you open it? Let's see what's inside." They looked at each other and made a decision.
"Alright!"
Mu Lan clearly felt that there wouldn't be anything valuable in the jade box, so she casually extended her hand and opened it.
"Eh? What is this? A rock?"
Opening the jade box, Li Fan and Liu Hong were both stunned for a moment. Inside the jade box was actually a round stone the size of an egg.
"This … should be the Monster Core of a demonic beast!"
Mu Lan looked at the round stone and thought for a moment before exclaiming, "I've seen a demonic beast's Monster Core in my family before. However, the demonic beast's Monster Core I saw at that time had not yet been petrified. It was about the size of a thumb. For this demonic beast to be able to condense such a large demonic beast's Monster Core, its strength must be extremely terrifying."
Ferocious beasts whose cultivation was above the Body Refining Realm were called demonic beasts. Demonic beasts were extremely powerful and had formed a demonic beast's Monster Core in their bodies.
The demonic beast's Monster Core contained a huge amount of energy and could be used as a material for refining pills or refining weapons.
It was said that when some almighty cultivators reached a bottleneck in their cultivation and were unable to break through, they would even hunt demonic beasts and directly take out the demonic beast's Monster Core to refine it. Relying on the powerful energy, they could break through their cultivation.
However, demonic beasts were extremely powerful and had the intelligence of humans. They could practice cultivation techniques and rely on their powerful bodies. Their strength was even far above human warriors of the same cultivation level. It was extremely difficult to hunt demonic beasts.
Therefore, this demonic beast's Monster Core was extremely rare and priceless.
However, the demonic beast's Monster Core couldn't be stored for a long time. As time passed, the energy in the demonic beast's Monster Core would dissipate and slowly petrify. In the end, it would lose its effect and become a piece of stone.
Mu Lan explained the use of the demonic beast's Monster Core in detail and then shook her head regretfully. She had seen many of the family's treasures and among them were demonic beasts. However, she had never seen such a huge demonic beast's Monster Core. It was a pity that it was petrified.
If this demonic beast's Monster Core hadn't been petrified, its value would probably even move the War Emperor.
Now, it was just a piece of stone. It wasn't even worth as much as the jade box.
"What do we do now? There are only three ancient weapons. How are we going to split them? "Li Fan didn't look at the stone anymore and said.
"I thought that the benefits of an eight-story stone pagoda would definitely be greater than a six-story stone pagoda. I didn't expect it to be like this." Liu Hong was also rather disappointed. Although the ancient weapons weren't bad, they needed to be nurtured. Without the secret method to nurture them, these three ancient weapons might completely lose their power after a few uses.
"Actually, our Mu Family has a method to nurture ancient weapons. However, I can't tell you the method. After all, it involves the family."
Mu Lan pondered for a moment and said.
"Ah!"
Li Fan and Liu Hong were overjoyed when they heard this. Their gazes turned fervent as they looked at the three ancient weapons.
If an ancient weapon was nurtured, by the time it could unleash its full power, it would probably be above a high-grade magic weapon. It could even unleash the power of a precious weapon!
There were very few ancient weapons left in the world. Although the secret method to nurture ancient weapons was precious, as long as one paid enough benefits, it might not be impossible to exchange for it from the Mu Family.
"Brother Luo, how about this? Let us have the ancient weapons. We'll use other things to make up for your share. You can have gold, pills, or even cultivation techniques!"
"That's right. Although our Li and Liu Families can't be compared to the ancient clan behind Young Sister Mu, we're still first-rate families. We'll definitely satisfy you."
Li Fan and Liu Hong looked at Luo Zheng and said with anticipation.
"Looks like Li Fan and Liu Hong aren't bad. Their cultivation is far above mine, but they don't intend to use their power to oppress me."
Luo Zheng's eyes were bright as he looked at the two of them and pondered.
Although this ancient weapon was extremely powerful after being nurtured, it required a large amount of energy and True Qi. He had the art of refining. Although it was still difficult for him to refine a middle-grade magic weapon now, it might not be impossible for him to refine a precious weapon in the future. Spending energy on an ancient weapon would not make up for the losses. He might as well do a favor and befriend Li Fan and Liu Hong.
"Good. Since everyone can gather together and work together to kill the powerful ferocious beast, it's fate. We can be friends! Since we're friends, there's no need to make up for it. After the blood refinement test, you can just treat me to a drink! "
Luo Zheng said with a smile. He took the beast core in his hand and played with it.
"How can we do that? We still have to make up for it with Brother Luo."
Li Fan and Liu Hong were overjoyed. They didn't expect Luo Zheng to be so bold as to give up the ancient weapons without blinking an eye.
If there wasn't a nurturing secret method, the value of these three ancient weapons might not even be comparable to a low-grade magic weapon.
However, once there was a nurturing secret method, the value of the ancient weapons would immediately soar. It would be comparable to a middle-grade or even a high-grade magic weapon.
This was because the power of a magic weapon couldn't be increased and would even be damaged. However, ancient weapons were different. After being nurtured, their power could be continuously increased and could even become the most precious treasure of a clan.
Luo Zheng smiled and didn't say anything. At this moment, his heart was filled with excitement.
"This beast core hasn't been completely petrified. Although its power has decreased by eighty to ninety percent, the energy it contains is still extremely shocking. If it can be used well, it will definitely be of great use."
He thought to himself.
"Hmph, what an idiot. He got a lousy iron plate and a lousy stone, yet he's still so happy."
Sun Yong looked at the three ancient weapons with envy. However, there was no benefit for him. He was very unhappy and couldn't help but mock Luo Zheng.
Pa!
Luo Zheng's gaze turned cold. His figure was like a flash of lightning. Before Sun Yong could react, his face was ruthlessly slapped. Two teeth flew out along with blood.
"How dare you hit me!"
Sun Yong covered his face and stared at Luo Zheng with his eyes wide open.
"I gave you face, but you don't want it!"
Luo Zheng sneered indifferently. His eyes flashed with a cold light.
Since the last time they attacked the sixth floor of the stone tower, Sun Yong had been mocking and ridiculing him. When they met the Earth Spiked Armored Beast, he even wanted to abandon his companions and escape alone. Luo Zheng already hated him to the extreme. It was just that he couldn't be bothered with him. He didn't expect him to be so relentless.
"Brother Li, Brother Liu, our three clans are like brothers. We grew up together and are as close as brothers. Are you going to sit by and watch me get bullied?!"
Sun Yong appeared fierce but was weak at heart. When he met Luo Zheng's gaze, he only felt panic in his heart. He could only ask Li Fan and Liu Hong for help.
"Sun Yong, we will report your performance this time to the clan when we return. At that time, whether the three clans can still be like brothers or sisters is not something we can decide. However, you betrayed us yesterday. Brother Liu and I don't dare to associate with you anymore. Let's break off all ties! "
Li Fan glanced at Liu Hong and said resolutely.
After that, the two of them turned their heads to the side with a look of disdain and ignored him.
"What have I done to let you guys down? How dare you treat me like this? Luo Zheng gave up the ancient weapons and you guys are siding with him? You two despicable people who forget righteousness at the sight of profit. I will take revenge sooner or later. I will definitely take back these ancient weapons and martial arts! "
Sun Yong saw that the two of them ignored him and was stunned for a moment. Soon after, his face turned sinister and he shouted angrily.
After saying that, he turned around and went down the tower.
"This Sun Yong is selfish. Even now, he still doesn't know what he did wrong! He's really hopeless. "
"If it wasn't for Brother Luo, he would already be dead. He's still so ungrateful. Hmph!"
Liu Hong and Li Fan shook their heads.
Next, Mu Lan, Li Fan, and Liu Hong began to discuss the ownership of the three ancient weapons.
In the end, Mu Lan got the silver short sword.
Li Fan was good at saber techniques, so he chose the simple red long saber.
Liu Hong got the ox head iron seal.
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