Chapter 204: Chapter 163: The Third Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade
The Space Pelican had already discovered this guy.
In fact, this guy was one of the targets Ye Bai had previously mentioned to the Space Pelican, but it was up to the Space Pelican to see if it could find this guy during its search for the Dragon Turtle.
Within its belly was the Water-Repelling Pearl, a rare treasure.
The Space Pelican suddenly flapped its wings, and countless Wind Blades appeared in the air.
These one-meter-long Wind Blades collided on the body of the Dragon-mouth Eel like sharp arrows.
The Wind Blades abruptly struck the glossy black scales of the Dragon-mouth Eel, producing an ear-piercing sound.
Sparks flew from the scales.
According to the Intelligence System’s reminder, the Dragon-mouth Eel was as hard as stone, with only the fourth scale from the tail being its weak point.
Ye Bai had shared all this information with the Space Pelican.
But if this guy is so tough, could it resist Spatial Cutting?
At this moment, the clone of the Sunflower Emperor crawled out from the Space Pelican’s mouth.
It perched on the Space Pelican’s head.
Against the Water Attribute Dragon-mouth Eel, the Sunflower Emperor was more appropriate.
The Dragon-mouth Eel opened its mouth, revealing a maw full of fangs.
It let out a deafening Dragon’s Roar, and its jaw truly resembled a dragon’s mouth, hence the name Dragon-mouth Eel.
It was at this moment that the Space Pelican noticed the scales of the Dragon-mouth Eel silently standing up, eerily reflecting under the sun.
An alarm rang within, sensing something was amiss; otherwise, why would the Dragon-mouth Eel raise its scales?
The scales suddenly shot out, and the Dragon-mouth Eel used its thick and long scales as darts to throw.
Seeing this, the Sunflower Emperor extended its stem as solid as steel, encircling the Space Pelican’s body without a gap.
The scales of the Dragon-mouth Eel clashed against the stem, emitting a metallic collision sound.
Some scales even embedded deeply into the stem.
The clone of the Sunflower Emperor was indifferent, after all, if one clone dies, it dies.
There was still an endless number of clones.
However, the Dragon-mouth Eel would truly die if it was killed.
Now, the consciousness of the Sunflower Emperor could switch between its clones, and no one could imagine where its main body was hiding.
The Dragon-mouth Eel saw its lethal attack being neutralized by the Sunflower Emperor.
It resented bitterly the duck it was about to catch was going to fly away.
However, the situation was dire, and the Dragon-mouth Eel planned to make a run for it.
But it was unfortunate that it wouldn’t escape.
As the Dragon-mouth Eel attempted to dive into the water, the river weeds suddenly grew explosively.
The highly resilient river weeds circled around the Dragon-mouth Eel, immobilizing it.
It watched as the Space Pelican descended from above, its sharp beak striking heavily onto a part of its body.
A burst of sharp pain spread throughout its body, and the Dragon-mouth Eel’s spirit began to crumble as blood gushed out from the opening, quickly spreading over the entire river surface.
The Sunflower Emperor used the Vine Whip to wrap around the Dragon-mouth Eel, pulling it out as its belly faced upwards.
However, its movements were somewhat excessive, causing more blood to spill from the Dragon-mouth Eel.
Due to the highly poisonous nature of its blood, some Exotic Beasts that accidentally inhaled the toxic blood instantly perished.
They also floated belly-up, leaving the Sunflower Emperor momentarily stunned.
The Sunflower Emperor brought out the Blood Pool, from which a sucking force emerged, drawing the Dragon-mouth Eel and other Exotic Beasts into the Blood Pool, reducing them to a single pool of blood.
The river surface, once stained red with blood, instantly returned to normal.
By the time someone heard the commotion and flew over, the Sunflower Emperor and the Space Pelican had already left.
They searched over and over but could not find any trace of the Dragon Turtle.
However, the clever Sunflower Emperor came up with a method.
Because it knew the Blood Pool only reacted to the corpses of dead Exotic Beasts, drawing them in and reducing them to blood.
According to this trait, if the Dragon Turtle was indeed in this river, the Blood Pool should react.
Sure enough, after the two Pet Beasts circled around again, they found the Dragon Turtle’s whereabouts.
After days of torrential rains washing over it, it had sunk into the river, with only a small part exposed.
Finally found you.
Ye Bai had just arrived at the Arena when he saw the beautiful Paperman puppet appearing before him.
It was practically the personal steward of Master Jiang, handling all sorts of matters for him.
The beautiful paperman unfolded a piece of paper.
[Master Jiang wants to see you, come with me.]
Ye Bai was momentarily stunned.
Master Jiang had returned.
The beautiful paperman pulled Ye Bai forward with a step, causing the surrounding scene to transform, bringing them into the interior of Anbao Hall.
It was then that Ye Bai realized Anbao Hall was indeed Master Jiang Hongzhou’s personal space.
Master Jiang said to the beautiful paperman, "Go stand guard outside and make a paperman of Ye Bai, so no one notices Ye Bai isn’t inside the school."
The beautiful paperman nodded, plucking a strand of Ye Bai’s hair, then tossing a piece of white paper onto the ground, from which a paperman resembling Ye Bai emerged as the paper began to expand.
Master Jiang’s face looked troubled, with an unpleasant smell emanating from his body, a sign of Celestial Decline.
The whole person looked disheveled.
"Ye Bai, my time is running out, I’m nearing the end."
"I hope you can inherit my mantle; only you can do so and carry on the title of National Doctor."
"And pass on our sect’s legacy."
Master Jiang’s voice was extremely weak, it seemed his lifespan was truly nearing its end.
"I can hold on for another month, our sect’s legacy is abundant and has attracted the attention of many."
"Some people even demanded that I share knowledge of Exotic Beasts, and completely open the Mystical Beast Library."
"Those people are dreaming."
"All the records were painstakingly documented by people from our sect, risking their lives by venturing into the Exotic Beast Battlefield."
"These people thinking they can just talk and get the legacy, their plans are quite shrewd."
"Are you willing to become my disciple? It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to, anyway, once I die, this Secret Realm will close completely, and all the records will disappear along with my death."
Master Jiang spoke feebly, pressuring Ye Bai.
Ye Bai felt as if he was pushed into a situation but was indeed interested in Master Jiang’s sect’s legacy.
He nodded: "I am willing."
Master Jiang’s eyes glinted: "Good, good, I didn’t expect to receive a disciple to pass on my mantle before I die."
"But remember, before you’ve read all the books, do not reveal our relationship, or you’ll attract a pack of greedy jackals."
"Alas, if I could live longer, I would be able to protect you and give you enough space to grow."
Master Jiang spoke with slight regret.
Master Jiang drew out a piece of Ancient Jade from his pocket and handed it to Ye Bai.
Ye Bai’s face changed immediately, was this not the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade?
Why would it appear in Master Jiang’s hand?
"This is the hereditary token of our sect."
"It’s also the central control of the entire Secret Realm."
"Take it first, once I die, bite your finger and drip your blood onto this treasure, and the entire Secret Realm will fall into your hands."
"I just severed the connection between myself and the Ancient Jade."
Master Jiang found it increasingly difficult to speak.
Each sentence was followed by a gasp to continue.
"Additionally, after I die, the contract between me and the Paper Puppet will be completely dissolved."
"At that time, you will sign a contract with the Paper Puppet."
"The Paper Puppet is an Exotic Beast passed down by our sect, the papermen I create all stem from the Paper Puppet."
"You must treat it well."
"It is also a special Exotic Beast, not occupying a Contract Position, a Pet Beast that can act as a little helper in life, helping you clean and such."
Ye Bai shook his head: "Teacher, you should care for the Paper Puppet in the future."
"You will live well."
At this moment, who knows if Master Jiang was experiencing a final rally or what?
His face looked extremely excited.
"Look at this."
Ye Bai pulled out a Celestial Peach that resembled jade along with Celestial Dew condensed by the Sunflower Emperor from the Pet Beast Space.
"Celestial Peach and Celestial Dew!!!"
Master Jiang almost lost his breath, almost passing out.
He searched everywhere for it, and the Celestial Peach was right there beneath the faint lights.
Truly, after searching struggling to find it, he finally stumbled across another serene village after thick forest.
"Celestial Peach is so precious, are you willing to give it to me?"
"You must know eating a Celestial Peach can extend life by thirty years, only the first bite is effective."
"Celestial Dew is the best supplement for prolonging life annually."
"Celestial Peach and Celestial Dew complement each other."
At this moment, Master Jiang hesitated.
He had too many regrets left unaddressed, not wanting to die yet.
But the Celestial Peach was too rare, and only one, only the first person to bite can gain thirty years of life.
"This is my filial dedication to you."
"If you die, and those people come knocking, what can I do if I can’t defeat them?"
"I still hope for master to protect me."
Ye Bai’s words had reached this point, he couldn’t refuse.
Master Jiang took the basketball-sized Celestial Peach and bit directly into it.
Sweet, crisp peach filled his mouth with saliva, the next second, the entire Celestial Peach liquefied into his body.
Seizing this moment, Master Jiang downed the Celestial Dew in one gulp.
A cracking sound emitted from him.
His silver hair turned black, the wrinkles on Master Jiang’s face instantly vanished.
Master Jiang directly reversed aging to become a middle-aged man around forty.
Broad shouldered and strong-waisted, his eyes sharp as knives.
"Hahaha, truly it’s no wonder Celestial Peach, the effect is so significant."
Then Master Jiang inserted a few needles into his head, reverting to his half-dead appearance.
"The lifespan has restored but the curse remains unresolved."