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Chapter 7 Gui Water Soul-Slaying White Bone Jade Hairpin
As soon as he finished speaking, the patterns on the surface of the Demonic Altar suddenly accelerated their flow, as if they had been injected with vitality. An invisible and indescribable wave swept over the various items that Xu Changqing had "presented".
Immediately afterwards, lines of clear yet cold text appeared directly in Xu Changqing's mind, accompanied by a somewhat obscure "assessment" of the object's essence:
[Item]: Animal Creation Technique - Transformation into a Donkey (Evil Spell)
[Brief Description]: A fragment of unorthodox and evil magic. Using specific drugs, talismans, and resentment as catalysts, combined with evil incantations, it can temporarily imprison the soul of a living person, distorting their physical form and transforming them into livestock such as donkeys and mules. The transformed livestock retains some of the original owner's consciousness, enduring the suffering of the animal body. Over time, the soul and the animal body become increasingly intertwined, making reversal more difficult.
[The Price of Taboo]:
First, practitioners must use their own essence and blood as a guide to feed the controlled animals at midnight every day to maintain the connection with the evil magic. If the connection is interrupted, it will backfire and damage the mind and spirit.
Second, each time the technique of transforming into a beast is performed, the practitioner's own yang energy is reduced by one part, their physical strength gradually declines, and their lifespan is shortened.
Third, if one practices this method for a long time, one's mind and nature are easily influenced by the lingering resentment of the animals one has been transformed into, gradually becoming extreme and irritable, with both body and spirit leaning towards the "animal".
Fourth, if the technique is used on someone with a special destiny (such as a Yin destiny or a Yang Sha destiny), the risk of failure increases significantly, and the backlash is even more severe.
[Item]: Humanoid Ghost Lotus (Tier 1 High-Quality Material)
[Brief Description]: This being was created by refining a cultivator using the "Lotus Cleansing Heart Method." It incorporates the original owner's blood, remnant soul, and overwhelming resentment. The lotus marrow is pure, and the yin energy remains concentrated and undissipated. It can be used to refine high-level yin-attribute pills and magical artifacts, or as a special incense guide and array core material.
[Taboo Cost]: None. However, the resentment accumulated during its formation is extremely heavy, and improper handling can easily trigger an outburst of yin energy or interference from the obsession of a lingering soul.
The information was clear and concise, even listing the taboos and consequences, which undoubtedly saved Xu Changqing a lot of time and effort in exploring and identifying.
"Old Gui really didn't disappoint me," he thought to himself, quite satisfied with the information-providing function of this strange altar.
Then he turned his attention to the rare treasure.
The hairpin is six inches and two fen long, about twenty centimeters, which is exactly three times seven. It is entirely white, the color of precious jade, as thin as a bamboo chopstick, and feels cold and piercing to the touch.
It had not yet been subdued and was now trembling restlessly in his palm, as if it were ready to slip away at any moment.
So-called rare treasures are born of nature and are divided into nine ranks. The biggest difference between them and magical artifacts made later is that they have greater potential and can be upgraded. Of course, there are also limits between different rare treasures.
Even so, it was enough to catch the eye of Xu Changqing, who was poor and had no means of support. He only had two Qi-refining artifacts, both left behind by the original owner of the body. They were of mediocre quality: a low-grade fire-avoiding robe and a mid-grade illusionary demon bell. If he really encountered a tough opponent, they would be no match for him.
The jade hairpin before us, however, is a weapon of slaughter.
He lightly touched the hairpin with his fingertips, and the old ghost trembled slightly, quickly providing information about the item.
"Old Gui is still awesome!" Xu Changqing silently gave Old Gui a thumbs up.
[Item]: Gui Shui Soul-Slaying White Bone Jade Hairpin
[Brief Description]: A powerful being's finger bone fell to the ground and merged with the Mysterious Jade of the Deep Pool. It was then immersed in ten thousand years of Gui Water. Later, it was struck by heavenly lightning, and the lightning and water refined each other. The Mysterious Jade became its marrow, and the finger bone became its form, transforming into this jade hairpin. It is an innate treasure of killing and destruction, with astonishing power.
[Ability]: 1. Transformation into countless forms. Gui water is formless, and a jade hairpin can transform into a sword, a knife, a needle, or rain. In the blink of an eye, it can differentiate into countless forms, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion, and impossible to defend against.
2. Mysterious Soul Annihilation: The jade hairpin emits mysterious evil energy, specifically designed to sever the primordial spirit and soul. Those struck by it suffer no physical harm, but their spirit and soul are annihilated, leaving only an empty shell in an instant.
3. Indestructible: Based on the bones of a powerful being, and forged from lightning and water, it is extremely difficult to destroy.
[Forbidden Price]: 1. If the hairpin is pulled out, blood will inevitably be drawn; otherwise, it will surely devour its master and drink blood.
2. Within three days of killing someone, you must be submerged in clean water for a moment. Those who do not comply will suffer the torment of being strangled by the water pressure.
[Note]: It can be repeatedly tempered with the essence of water to enhance its spirituality, and then reforged with water-based treasures and spiritual jade to advance its rank.
"What a treasure." Xu Changqing gazed at the jade hairpin in his palm.
The ethereal aura of destiny silently enveloped the hairpin like layers of dark currents, each ray of starlight seeping into the depths of the blood-red incantations on the hairpin.
The jade hairpin trembled more violently, as if trying to break free, but he held it firmly in his grasp.
He forcefully erased the blood imprint left on the donkey tooth with his willpower, while at the same time, his illusory destiny energy quietly permeated the jade hairpin, constantly soothing and suppressing the ferocity generated by the blood refinement.
Gradually, the bone-chilling cold began to subside, and the tremors subsided.
The bone-white color on the jade hairpin faded somewhat, replaced by a warm, lustrous sheen, like mutton-fat jade. The blood-red incantations on it did not disappear, but transformed into very faint dark red patterns hidden within the hairpin, adding a touch of mystery as they flowed.
The sharp point of the hairpin head is softened into a smooth arc, with the tip slightly curved, just like a crescent moon.
"receive."
With a slight thought, the docile jade hairpin transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into his hair bun. Xu Changqing reached out and brushed his hair back, letting the rest fall over his shoulders, giving him a somewhat hermit-like air.
The jade hairpin silently pierced the wooden hairpin, its color contrasting with the black hair. Its gentle texture concealed a sharp edge, understated yet possessing a hidden, restrained killing intent. The hairpin's cool touch pressed against the scalp, a subtle, refreshing coolness seeping in from the top of the head, gently protecting the soul.
Xu Changqing nodded in satisfaction. With this extraordinary treasure by his side, he felt even more confident about tomorrow's "Feast of Slaughter".
He immediately composed himself and turned his gaze to the newly formed human-shaped lotus.
The lotus bud was tightly closed, with a bluish-black mist slowly flowing within it. The aura of resentment and fear was solid and pure, far surpassing the ghostly lotuses in the pond that were nourished by the heads of mortals.
Xu Changqing walked to the lotus, sat down cross-legged, and took out the "Mysterious Lotus Incense" that he had previously refined.
According to the "Lotus Heart Cleansing Sutra", the "human lotus" refined by cultivators is an excellent "furnace" and is most suitable for performing the various advanced refining methods recorded in the "Lotus Heart Sutra".
Xu Changqing pointed his fingers like a sword, and under the guidance of his illusory destiny energy, the incense stick slowly rose, its tip aligned with the tip of the dark lotus bud atop Renlian's head.
He recited a complex and obscure mantra from the "Lotus Heart Sutra," while his hands formed lotus-shaped mudras.
As the incantation began, the Yin energy in the alchemy room intensified, and the black lotus in the pond swayed without wind, its rustling sound blending together like countless vengeful spirits murmuring in unison.
The gray donkey in the yard scratched its hooves uneasily, then raised its head and let out two long brays, the sound carrying through the night and adding to the eeriness of the place.
Looking back, the two sisters, who had just found their guest room, simultaneously shuddered. The younger sister grabbed her older sister's sleeve, her voice trembling, "Sister... that voice..."
"Don't be afraid," the older sister comforted her, pulling her closer. Her gaze drifted through the window towards the alchemy room, her eyes filled with fear, her lips bitten until they turned white.
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