novelSusiti Chapter 10 Dragon Essence Fragments
Chapter 10 Dragon Essence Fragments
At dawn, following the map, Xia Bing arrived at a dilapidated ancient temple twenty miles outside the city.
The three mysterious men he encountered in the deserted village yesterday had put him on guard. They were searching for something, and they seemed to have a "master" behind them.
Xia Bing decided to temporarily avoid the vortex and focus on collecting the treasure chests first.
The temple gate is mottled and overgrown with weeds.
He pushed open the door and entered. The statue in the center of the hall had already collapsed, and broken bricks and tiles were piled up all over the ground.
Behind the statue, a bronze treasure chest lay quietly in the corner.
"Another bronze."
Place your palm on the treasure chest—
[Obtained: Tianshan Six Yang Palm]
[Received: 3 Herbal Heart-Clearing Pills]
The Six Yang Palms of Tianshan is a unique skill of the Xiaoyao Sect, characterized by its masculine and domineering nature.
The Sacred Heart Technique activated automatically, absorbing the essence of the Six Yang Palms of Tianshan. The internal energy in his dantian grew even stronger.
"not bad."
He turned and left the ancient temple.
……
Afternoon, mountain stream.
Clear stream water cascades down the cliff and gathers into a deep pool.
Xia Bing stood by the pool, her gaze fixed on the depths of the pool—a silver treasure chest lay quietly in the silt.
He jumped into the water.
Dive to the bottom of the pool and place your palm on the treasure chest—
[Obtained: Lesser Formless Skill]
The Lesser Formless Skill is another unique skill of the Free and Unfettered Sect, capable of simulating all martial arts in the world.
The Sacred Heart Technique was activated, absorbing the essence of the Lesser Formless Skill.
The internal energy is more refined and its circulation is smoother and more fluid.
Xia Bing surfaced and was about to go ashore when her gaze suddenly froze.
At the far end of the mountain stream, a golden light appeared and disappeared.
That wasn't the light of a treasure chest, but a deeper, more mysterious light.
He leaped away.
At the end of the mountain stream lies a secluded valley.
In the center of the valley, a huge pillar of light shot straight into the sky, and within the pillar of light, a huge golden treasure chest slowly rotated.
The treasure chest was three zhang square, its entire surface gleaming with golden light, and it was engraved with countless mysterious runes.
Xia Bing's pupils contracted slightly.
This is no ordinary treasure chest.
This is—the Mythical Treasure Chest.
Just as he was about to approach, an invisible barrier repelled him.
A system notification sounded in my mind—
[Mythical Treasure Chest Detected]
[Activation Requirements: 1 Dragon Essence Fragment]
Dragon Essence Fragments!
Xia Bing's heart skipped a beat.
When he opened the diamond treasure chest in Chapter 4, he obtained a Dragon Essence Fragment, which is still in his space.
It turns out this is the key to open the mythical treasure chest.
He pondered for a moment, then did not rush to use it.
The mythical treasure chest is definitely here, but he currently knows nothing about its contents, and the location is too remote; opening it might cause too much noise...
Xia Bing turned and left the valley.
It's not too late to start when we're stronger and better prepared.
……
Evening, in the courtyard.
As soon as Xia Bing pushed open the door, she smelled a faint medicinal fragrance.
Inside the room, Xia Yufang was meditating and cultivating.
The true energy of Mingyu Divine Skill was circulating within her body, attempting to break through to the seventh level.
Xia Bing didn't disturb them and stood quietly to the side.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed.
Suddenly, a surge of powerful true energy erupted from Xia Yufang's body, and he broke through to the seventh level of the Bright Jade Divine Skill!
She opened her eyes and was stunned for a moment.
Looking down at her hands—her skin was like jade, delicate and smooth, even more radiant than before.
She looked up at the bronze mirror again.
In the mirror, her face seemed unchanged, but upon closer inspection, the traces of time were fading.
"This is……"
"The seventh level of the Bright Jade Divine Skill," Xia Bing said, "It's like jade solidifying into frost, freezing your appearance forever."
Xia Yufang could hardly believe it.
She cultivated the Bright Jade Divine Skill only to suppress her cold ailment.
Unexpectedly, this technique also has the effect of preserving youth.
"Bing'er, this cultivation technique..."
"Mother, you can focus on your cultivation without worry," Xia Bing smiled. "From now on, you won't grow old anymore."
Xia Yufang remained silent for a moment, her eyes becoming slightly moist.
"Bing'er, thank you."
"Why is my mother being so polite with me?"
……
late at night.
Xia Bing lay in bed, pondering her next plan.
The Mythical Treasure Chest requires Dragon Essence Fragments to open, but he is not strong enough yet and it is not advisable to act rashly.
Moreover, those three mysterious people we encountered in the deserted village yesterday are still searching for something...
Just then, he suddenly heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats coming from afar.
Xia Bing immediately became alert.
Who would be running around outside the city so late at night?
He got up and walked to the window, looking out through the crack.
Under the moonlight, a troop of cavalry was galloping past from outside the city.
The leader, dressed in the attire of a general from the Zhao state, possessed an extraordinary air about him.
Xia Bing squinted.
That's... Zhao Xin?
Zhao Xin, the eldest son of the General's Mansion.
Why did he lead his men out of the city in the middle of the night?
Xia Bing was puzzled, but she did not chase after them.
Although he is quite powerful now, it is not advisable for him to get involved in too many conflicts.
Moreover, Zhao Xin must have something important to do on this trip.
We'll find out tomorrow when we ask around.
Xia Bing lay back down on the bed.
Let's see how things develop.