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Chapter 247 The Strange Power of Burning Lifespan

More than a month later, Huang Qi came to visit, mainly bringing along cultivators who were interested in trading with Shi Chen.

"Hello, Master Shi! My name is Jia Sheng. I needed the ambergris marrow half a year ago. Do you still want to trade?" The casual cultivator Jia Sheng bowed and said politely.

"I have already collected several pieces of ambergris marrow, so I don't have an urgent need for this spiritual object. However, if you are interested in trading, we can discuss it." Shi Chen said.

"Since Master still needs this item, I wonder if Master can agree to the conditions I have given you?" Jia Sheng said.

Shi Chen laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist, the value of two pieces of ambergris is not equivalent to one high-level technique. You are asking for too much."

"Oh?" Jia Sheng asked in surprise, "I didn't ask for a high-level technique. I just wanted one that could help me reach the Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation stage. Maybe Brother Huang misheard me. I wonder if the Master can make this offer."

Did Huang Qi hear wrong? Impossible! As someone in charge of the logistics of the Peng Army's main force, there was no way he'd heard wrong. This cultivator was full of scheming, so he had to be handled with caution.

Shi Chen thought for a moment before slowly speaking, "Forget about the technique. If you want to continue the trade, I have a plan. I wonder if you're willing to go along with it."

"What is the method? Please tell me clearly, Master." Jia Sheng said.

"The value of a piece of ambergris is lower than the Infant Transformation Pill. I am willing to exchange two Infant Transformation Pills for the two pieces of ambergris in your hands. Are you willing?" Shi Chen said.

"Although the Infant Transformation Pill is precious and much more valuable than ambergris, it is not what I need. It seems that I cannot reach this deal with the master." Jia Sheng said.

"In that case, please come in, Brother Jia!" Shi Chen served tea and saw the guest off.

Standing up and walking to the door, Jia Sheng turned around and asked, "Master, do you have any God-Forging Pills? I'm willing to exchange two portions of ambergris plus the difference for one."

Shi Chen smiled. He knew that this was Jia Sheng's ultimate goal. Jia Sheng was already at the sixth level of the middle Nascent Soul stage. With his resources as a casual cultivator, as long as his spiritual roots were not too weak, he would basically be able to reach the perfection of the Nascent Soul stage in thirty to fifty years.

By then, the required advanced elixirs will be hard to find, and there are only a handful of casual cultivators who can reach the level of Divine Transformation.

"Yes, there are, but you have to pay a treasure of equal value in exchange. Do you have it?" Shi Chen said.

"The most valuable things I have are these two pieces of ambergris marrow. I want to trade them with you for the Divine Pill. Please tell me the conditions, spirit stones, or other spiritual objects, and information. I am willing to try my best. I hope you will help me." Jia Sheng turned around and bowed.

"I have no shortage of spiritual objects and spiritual stones, and magic weapons are dispensable. Since you don't have what I like, let's forget about this deal." Shi Chen frowned and said.

"Master, please give me a chance. I will do my best to exchange for a pill of God-Forging Pill." Jia Sheng bowed deeply.

"Well," Shi Chen hesitated for a moment, but finally offered a condition: "I need a spiritual object or spiritual medicine that can regenerate my spiritual roots. This treasure is several times more expensive than the God-Forging Pill, but I'm not asking you to trade it. As long as you can find information about this kind of treasure and I can confirm it, I can exchange it for a God-Forging Pill."

"Are you serious? As long as there is news about this kind of treasure, we can exchange it for the God-Forging Pill after confirmation?" Jia Sheng said excitedly.

Shi Chen took out a low-grade God-Forging Pill, held it in his hand, and displayed it.

Seeing the appearance of the God-Forging Pill, Jia Sheng's eyes were filled with desire. He stared at the pill closely, as if he saw the hope of his future advancement.

"Master, I will do my best to find out about the treasure that can help me renew my spiritual roots." Jia Sheng said in a firm tone.

Shi Chen nodded slightly, took back the God-Forging Pill, and said, "Okay, I look forward to your good news. Remember, the news must be accurate and reliable."

Jia Sheng replied solemnly, "Master, rest assured. I, Jia Sheng, will definitely live up to your trust."

After saying this, Jia Sheng bowed again and turned to leave. His heart was filled with fighting spirit, determined to quickly find information about the treasure that could regenerate his spiritual roots in exchange for the precious God-Forging Pill.

Representatives from another small sect, Shenmiao Sect, came with Huang Qi to visit. Without much negotiation, they reached a deal by exchanging three portions of ambergris for pills of equal value.

At this point, Shi Chen received eighteen portions of ambergris marrow and could begin developing the longevity elixir.

The eighteen spiritual medicines were refined, which took twenty days. Shi Chen walked out of the alchemy room with five jade bottles.

Three top-quality pills make up a bottle, six high-quality pills make up a bottle, ten mid-quality pills make up a bottle, and eighteen low-quality pills make up two bottles.

Arriving at Xu Jing's room, Shi Chen took out a top-grade longevity pill and fed it into her mouth. The pill melted in her mouth and the medicinal power resonated in her body. Seeing that her life breath gradually stabilized, Shi Chen felt relieved.

Unfortunately, after just a moment, Xu Jing's life force began to fade away.

The best longevity pill can extend one's life by a thousand years. According to the rate at which Xu Jing's body is losing life, this pill can only provide five more years of life.

Shi Chen felt desolate and didn't know what to do. He murmured, "Why is it that even the Longevity Pill can't stop the loss of life?"

"Why don't we ask General Peng to come and take a look? He has a lot of experience and might know the reason," Liang Ruyan said.

"Yes, I will send a message to General Peng immediately and invite him to come here and take a look." Shi Chen hurriedly took out the communication symbol and said.

After Shi Chen sent the message, he paced anxiously around the room, waiting. He was filled with worry, both about Xu Jing's condition and hoping that Commander Peng could provide a solution.

Liang Ruyan also looked nervous and prayed silently for Xu Jing.

As time passed, Shi Chen grew increasingly anxious. Finally, after a long wait, General Peng received the news and rushed over.

"Shi Chen, what's the situation?" General Peng asked as soon as he entered the room.

Shi Chen quickly informed General Peng of Xu Jing's situation in detail, and showed him the jade bottle containing the best-grade longevity elixir.

Commander Peng carefully observed Xu Jing's complexion and aura, then checked the quality of the longevity pill. After a moment's contemplation, he said, "Master Shi, this situation is somewhat complicated. Miss Xu's loss of life doesn't appear to be simply due to the exhaustion of her lifespan. There may be other unknown reasons at play."

Shi Chen asked anxiously, "General Peng, is there any way to find out the cause and solve it?"

Commander Peng frowned slightly and said, "It's hard to say at this point. Further examination is needed. However, I will do my best."

Afterwards, Master Peng Jun had an idea and went out to conduct a more in-depth examination of Xu Jing.

Shi Chen and Liang Ruyan watched nervously from the side, not daring to breathe.

After a careful inspection, General Peng's expression became even more serious.

"Shi Chen, I've discovered that there seems to be a mysterious force in Miss Xu's body that's constantly eroding her vitality. This force is extremely strange, and I've never seen it before. Solving this problem may not be easy," said General Peng.

Shi Chen's heart sank. He said, "General Peng, no matter what, please think of a way. If you can save Xu Jing, I, Shi Chen, will reward you handsomely."

Commander Peng sighed and said, "Master Shi, your words are too serious. There's no need for this between you and me. I will do my best to find a solution. However, from what I understand, the strange power within her body cannot be eliminated by external forces. It is extremely mysterious and has never been seen before. It can burn through the lifespan of cultivators. When eliminating this strange power, we must not rush it, for fear of backlash. This little girl cannot withstand it."

Shi Chen nodded helplessly, his heart filled with helplessness and worry.