Bab 279: Chapter 278: Departure
Looking at the three options, Xiao Ming's mouth twitched.
Zi Yan's little white dress was not something he wanted to take out. If someone found it, it would be hard to explain. Moreover, this item had no value, so Xiao Ming ignored it.
'Pill Soul Serum, Great Single Soul Skill…' After silently reciting these two names, Xiao Ming had already decided within himself.
'Simulator, I choose the Pill Soul Serum.'
As soon as Xiao Ming's words fell, a pool of sticky, bright green liquid appeared in front of him. At the moment it appeared, a faint fragrance wafted through the air.
Xiao Ming, who was already used to the simulator delivering items in this way, brought forth his soul power and held the Pill Soul Serum without spilling a single drop.
He then took out a cold jade bottle from his storage ring and transferred all the Pill Soul Serum into it before retracting his soul power.
Looking at the Pill Soul Serum in his hand, Xiao Ming smiled.
Pill Soul Serum was one of the main ingredients for refining the Core Soul Marrow and was extremely rare. Previously, Xiao Ming had obtained the Heavenly Numb Jade Essence, which was another main ingredient for refining it.
The Core Soul Marrow was a kind of extremely unique treasure. Moreover, it was very attractive to alchemists because it could forge one's soul!
This so-called forging would temper and refine one's soul. In other words, this Core Soul Marrow could purify one's soul.
But it could not be consumed directly. It required some other natural treasures to mediate it in order to unleash its full effect.
Although Xiao Ming had heard of the name "Core Soul Marrow" before, he had never really encountered it.
But in this simulation, he found traces of the Core Soul Marrow.
After receiving the news, he tried to exchange it but failed.
This was not unexpected, as one of the five great clans of the Pill Tower, they must be aware of the value of the Core Soul Marrow, and they would not exchange this ultimate treasure of alchemists that easily.
Because with it, a soul at the peak of the Mortal Realm can easily break through to the Spirit Realm.
Only by breaking through the soul can one become an eighth-tier Alchemist!
At present, if Xiao Ming had the Core Soul Marrow, combined with the effect of the soul technique, he would probably break through to the Spirit Realm within a month.
Unfortunately, this herb was not easy to obtain, and the simulator did not generate the Core Soul Marrow, only the Pill Soul Serum.
In fact, compared with the Pill Soul Serum, the value of the Great Single Soul Skill was higher.
He could obtain both of these things in the future, but compared to medicinal herbs, the soul technique was a replicable thing that would be easily obtainable in the future.
Therefore, its value was greatly reduced, especially since he already had a soul technique now. There was no difference between getting it now or later, so he had chosen the Pill Soul Serum.
"Core Soul Marrow... the Dan Clan claims to have obtained it from the Pill Tower. I wonder how much Core Soul Marrow the Pill Tower possesses and if it's possible to obtain a slice." Xiao Ming pondered for a moment before deciding to let go of the thought.
This was something he could find out when he arrived at the Pill Tower.
After collecting the Pill Soul Serum into his storage ring, Xiao Ming focused his attention on refining the Demon Poison Spot. The poison Dou Qi continuously generated from it was burned by Xiao Ming's White Glazed Heart Flame and transformed into pure energy that seamlessly integrated with his body.
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In the evening, Xiao Ming emerged from his room and was greeted by the sight of three women chatting harmoniously.
Upon hearing his footsteps, the three girls turn their heads, and Qing Lin's face immediately lit up with a bright smile.
"Young Master!" she exclaimed, leaping from her seat and running towards him with unbridled enthusiasm. Xiao Ming's arms instinctively opened up to catch her as she pounced on him, her delicate and boneless body fitting perfectly in his embrace.
Only when Qing Lin's emotions stabilized a bit did Xiao Ming gently put her down.
It was at this moment that she realized she was acting too boldly, her crystal-clear earlobes turning slightly pink in embarrassment. She shifted her weight nervously from one foot to the other, unsure of what to say.
"It has been a long time, Qing Lin. You have grown so much since we last met, both in beauty and strength. Your progress is impressive, well done, well done."
Qing Lin's shy expression always made Xiao Ming feel quite amused.
Unlike her thin and weak figure when they first met, her figure had blossomed into a stunning, curvaceous shape. Her once thin frame had filled out in all the right places, accentuating her feminine curves. Her once flat breasts had become prominent and alluring, though not overly large. Her height had surpassed that of Zi Yan long ago, making her a breathtaking young beauty.
Overjoyed at the praise, Qing Lin smiled happily and her eyes showed a look of anticipation.
"Young Master, I'm a Dou King now, can I accompany you the next time you go out?"
"Of course you can. This time I came back to take you out with us." Xiao Ming patted Qing Lin's head, and the latter closed her eyes comfortably.
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After saying goodbye to the members of his family who were still in the Academy, Xiao Ming wandered around the Inner Academy until he found Hu Jia.
They had been friends for over a decade, so it was nothing out of the ordinary for Xiao Ming to chat with her before leaving.
When Hu Jia saw Xiao Ming, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt a flutter in her chest.
She was happy to see him, and the two friends hugged each other tightly. However, when she learned that Xiao Ming was going to the Central Plains, although she tried to act calm, she couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes.
At this moment, in the eyes of Hu Jia, the smile on Xiao Ming's face was as familiar as it was when they were children, and their distance felt just as close as it did back then. They could almost hear each other's breathing, and memories of their childhood rushed back to them. It felt like time had not passed at all.
However, Hu Jia couldn't help but feel that there was an unbridgeable gap between them. They were no longer children, and their lives were taking different paths. She knew that the distance between them would only grow wider, and it made her heart ache.
In the end, they took a leisurely stroll around the Inner Academy, reminiscing about old memories and sharing stories of their past experiences. Xiao Ming listened intently to Hu Jia as she spoke, and she also warned him to be cautious when venturing outside.
Xiao Ming saw the sadness in her eyes, but there was nothing he could do.
As they hugged each other goodbye, Hu Jia held on tightly, not wanting to let go. She could feel Xiao Ming's warmth, and it was comforting yet bittersweet. She wished that time could stop at this moment, but she knew that it was impossible.
She whispered in his ear, "Take care of yourself," and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. This was the first time she had done something like this, but at this moment she couldn't care less.
As he walked away, Xiao Ming looked back and saw Hu Jia standing there, without taking her eyes off him
Life was a series of farewells and reunions, but this particular farewell felt a little heavier than most.
After meeting with everyone familiar, on the third day, Xiao Ming and his companions left, and many people came to see them off.
...
The warm sunshine poured down from the sky, illuminating the area before the Inner Academy where several Elders stood.
"First Elder, you can see us off here." Xiao Ming said with a smile to the First Elder in front of him.
Su Qian looked at the handsome young man with a warm smile and felt a twinge of emotion. "Remember to take care of Zi Yan," he said, "and since the journey ahead is long, you can use this gryphon as your ride."
At Su Qian's words, a massive black shadow accompanied by the screech of an eagle descended from the sky. The gryphon's enormous wings stirred up a gust of wind, causing the nearby trees to bend.
Without wasting any time, he hopped onto the back of the gryphon. Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin followed closely behind.
"Xiao Ming, remember to be careful on your journey!" Hu Jia shouted as she waved goodbye.
Perched on the head of the gryphon, Xiao Ming smiled and nodded in response to her farewell.
Then, in front of everyone's eyes, the gryphon turned into a small black dot and disappeared quickly out of sight.
Su Qian slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at Hu Jia, who could not hold back her tears. He smiled and said, "Little girl, don't worry. With Xiao Ming's character, even in that Central Plains, he will still do well."
"After all, he is the best student who ever graduated from our Jia Nan Academy!"
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