Serpent Ancestor

Magical treasures in the form of beads numbered more than ten, including Water Repelling Beads, Wind-Stabilizing Pearls, Fire Avoidance Beads, Blood Condensing Beads, Soul Locking Beads... Though their grades weren’t high, they were practical and could be used in various environments.

There were also seven or eight sail-type magical treasures, along with bells, seals, fans, bowls, and more, totaling over a hundred items.

Xu Hei even suspected that they might have emptied the treasury of some merchant guild.

Xu Qingfeng picked up a banana leaf fan, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and shook his head, ”What a pity, it’s too damaged.”

Xu Hei also picked up a magical treasure and inspected each one.

After a long while, Xu Hei shook his head helplessly.

Although there were many magical treasures, they were all damaged to varying degrees. Minor damage accounted for ten to twenty percent, while severe damage exceeded eighty percent, with some burned to ashes.

Out of over a hundred magical treasures, only about twenty were barely usable.

However, the high-grade magical treasures were all well-preserved.

Xu Hei raised his hand and pulled over a straw hat. Zhou Qing had worn this hat before; it could conceal one’s aura and remained undamaged even after being burned by flames.He placed the hat on his head, and with a flash of light, it automatically shrank to fit his head, aligning perfectly with his snake head.

Xu Hei’s aura vanished instantly, as if he were just a wisp of air, with no trace of a snake.

”What a powerful effect, even stronger than an Invisibility Talisman!” Xu Hei marveled inwardly.

Xu Hei then picked up a small boat, only the size of a palm. With a thought, the boat quickly expanded to ten meters, capable of accommodating about five people.

”Earth Boat, able to traverse deserts and underground, faster than the Earth Escape Technique,” Xu Hei thought to himself.

Next, he picked up a pair of radiant wings.

”Heavenly Silkworm Wings, can increase flight speed...”

”......”

One magical treasure after another was collected by Xu Hei.

Most of the magical treasures in the storage bag had auxiliary effects, with little enhancement for combat.

But when facing treacherous environments, these magical treasures could be crucial!

For instance, in the Earth Path before, Xu Hei had entered without any preparation, relying solely on luck and the Small Teleportation Talisman to get through.

But with these magical treasures, Xu Hei was ninety percent confident he could make it through.

And as for the yet-to-be-explored Fire Path, although Xu Hei hadn’t been there, he felt more confident.

Xu Hei stored all the usable magical treasures and said to Xu Qingfeng, ”Can you repair the remaining ones?”

”Damage below fifty percent should be repairable, but beyond that, I’ll do my best,” Xu Qingfeng replied.

Xu Hei nodded, ”Alright, if you succeed in repairing them, consider it your reward.”

The other party had helped so much, it wouldn’t be right to offer nothing in return.

Though getting things for free was quite enjoyable.

Xu Qingfeng didn’t stand on ceremony, storing the damaged magical treasures, and said, ”Then I won’t refuse. Once I’ve repaired them all, I’ll show you to see if there’s anything you need.”

”Thank you.”

Xu Hei controlled the puppet to cup its fists in thanks.

Xu Qingfeng smiled calmly and walked towards the door.

Xu Hei remained outwardly calm, but his heart was turbulent.

Throughout, the other party’s eyes never showed a hint of greed. Even if there had been a trace, Xu Hei would have immediately gone into battle mode, but there was none! Not even a little!

In fact, Xu Hei suspected that if he hadn’t spoken up, the other party might have left without asking for any benefits.

Xu Hei hesitated slightly and asked, ”Are your injuries alright?”

Xu Qingfeng appeared unscathed on the surface, but Xu Hei’s senses were sharp; the other party was definitely severely injured.

In the clash of Elemental Infant realms, with Yin Mingzi, the Thirteenth Ancestor of the Snake Catchers Sect, and other powerful figures assisting at Lei He, it was almost impossible for him to escape unscathed.

”Little friend, there’s no need to worry. It’s just a minor injury, nothing serious.”

Xu Qingfeng dismissed it lightly and walked out the door.

Xu Hei said no more. He had intended to offer an ancient healing pill if the other party’s injuries were severe, but since it wasn’t needed, he wouldn’t take it out.

He took out the jade slip left by Xu Bai and carefully sensed it for a moment, but found no clues.

All he knew was that it was somewhere in Wuyou City, but there was no specific location.

”Where is Xu Bai?” Xu Hei wondered.

He left the room and entered the courtyard.

Everyone was busy with their own tasks.

At this moment, Zhang Tie was sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat, facing Master Ku Xuan, with his eyes closed.

”Focus on your nose, your nose on your mouth, your mouth on your heart, and with no distractions, you can suppress the demonic thoughts within,” Ku Xuan recited a Buddhist mantra, holding a string of prayer beads.

Zhang Tie silently recited the scriptures, and a wisp of black energy on his body dissipated, his skin color lightening.

Before long, Zhang Tie opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and as if a great weight had been lifted.

”Thank you, Master!”

Zhang Tie stood up, clasped his hands, and bowed.

Xu Hei watched from the side, feeling quite amazed.

He had heard of Demon Man Zhang Tie, said to be a half-demon, prone to going berserk. Every few days, his demonic nature would flare up uncontrollably, and only Ku Xuan could calm it.

Demon Monk Ku Xuan was a master in psychological treatment.

At this moment, Xiao Chou also approached, sitting cross-legged on the prayer mat, and said, ”Master Ku Xuan, I’ve been having nightmares lately. Please help me understand them.”

”Oh? What have you been dreaming about?” Ku Xuan smiled slightly.

”Dreaming of some women, which troubles me greatly. I’m considering becoming a monk to clear my mind,” Xiao Chou said with a troubled expression.

He had long vowed never to touch a woman in this life, but being young, despite his words, his mind often wandered, leading to dreams.

Xu Hei paused nearby, watching with interest.

Ku Xuan was silent for a moment, then smiled, ”Young benefactor Xiao, it’s normal for a young man full of vigor. Why not face yourself honestly?”

Xiao Chou’s eyes flickered, ”Then, Master Ku Xuan, what should I do?”

Ku Xuan smiled and took a red ball from his storage bag, placing it in front of the prayer mat.

”Master, what is this...”

Xiao Chou looked at the red ball, only half the size of a fist, fluffy.

Ku Xuan smiled without speaking, then took out a mirror and placed it beside the red ball.

He said nothing, simply watching Xiao Chou quietly.

Xiao Chou seemed to ponder, then his eyes lit up, ”I understand. Master wants me to be passionate and lively, not lifeless, to illuminate the path ahead, right?”

Ku Xuan sighed helplessly, ”No.”

Then, seeing Xiao Chou’s dumbfounded expression, he explained, ”I meant that you could put this red ball on your nose, then look in the mirror and recognize yourself.”

Hearing this, Xiao Chou picked up the red ball and mirror, about to place it on his nose.

Suddenly, his whole body froze.

Xiao Chou looked at the red ball in his hand, then at the mirror, imagining the scene, and his face turned as black as coal.

Xu Hei was utterly speechless, sighed silently, and turned to leave.

Beside him, the Vulture couldn’t hold back and burst into sharp laughter.

”Only by recognizing yourself can you avoid unrealistic fantasies, Amitabha!” Ku Xuan clasped his hands and recited a Buddhist mantra.

…………

At this moment, at the gate of Wuyou City.

”The time has come, let’s move out!”

Zhou Qingxuan led his team, immediately setting off and rushing into Wuyou City, with everyone following closely behind, like shadows.