Ling Tian Sword God

After the Demonic Beast Elder and his Earth Demon Bear were slain, the Lin Family's affairs finally drew to a close.

Although the Lin Family had suffered a major setback in its strength, it had finally stabilized.

Lin Tianxiong only held on for a day after that battle before passing away. Naturally, the Family Head of the Lin Family became Lin Yu.

Lin Yu, an illegitimate son from the third branch, possessed neither prestige nor strength. For him, inheriting the position of Family Head was undoubtedly as difficult as ascending to the heavens. However, with the support of Ling Chen and the woman in green, his ascension to this position became legitimate and effortless.

For the next ten days or so, Ling Chen focused on healing. Although the green-clad woman's medicinal pills had helped him recover significantly, his existing injuries had been aggravated. Furthermore, he had forcibly activated the heroic soul within the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword, damaging his meridians. If he didn't recover properly, he would likely suffer lingering complications.

However, his recovery was slow this time for another reason: Ling Chen's physique wasn't particularly strong. Thus, once damaged, it naturally healed slowly. A warrior with a powerful physique, whose body had been rigorously tempered, could recover from such injuries in a short time.

In a side room, Ling Chen, who was sitting cross-legged on his wooden bed, slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath.

Now that the Lin Family's affairs are settled, it's time to begin cultivating the 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique.'

Getting up from the bed, Ling Chen stretched his limbs and then swiftly left the room.

「The back mountain of the Lin Family.」

Ever since the woman in green had decided to stay with the Lin Family for a period, she had taken up residence on this back mountain. Besides Lin Yu and Ling Chen, no one else was qualified to visit.

After all, she was no ordinary person; if word of her presence spread, it would undoubtedly cause considerable trouble.

After seeing the woman in green, Ling Chen bowed slightly and cupped his hands. "Senior Qing Luo."

Q Qing Luo turned around. "What's the matter?" she asked indifferently.

"It's about the Lin Family's 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique'," Ling Chen replied truthfully.

Qing Luo seemed somewhat surprised, yet not entirely. "'So it's about the 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique.' The Lin Family actually entrusted you with this secret manual,' she remarked. 'What, have you encountered any problems?'"

"Sort of," Ling Chen nodded, his expression turning serious. "The 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique' involves refining the Essence Blood of Exotic Beasts and then infusing it into a warrior's body. This process aims to strengthen the warrior using the Exotic Beast's Essence Blood. However, not all Exotic Beast Essence Blood can be used successfully. The choice must be based on the warrior's own constitution, to determine which kind of Exotic Beast Essence Blood to refine and use..."

Before Ling Chen could finish, Qing Luo interrupted, "Of course, it's dragon blood. Among all Exotic Beasts, the dragon is naturally the strongest. If you can refine dragon blood, your body will become stronger than any of your peers."

"Dragon blood?" Ling Chen was stunned. But he quickly shook his head. "Dragons are powerful god beasts from ancient legends. Dragon blood... how could we possibly obtain it?"

"True dragon blood is naturally unobtainable. Besides, given your current strength, even if a drop of true dragon blood were placed before you, you wouldn't be able to refine it." Qing Luo shook her head. "The power of true dragon blood is incredibly wild, far beyond what a warrior of Ling Chen's level could withstand. Forcibly trying to refine it would only result in your body exploding."

"However, the Essence Blood of those Exotic Beasts possessing a dragon's bloodline rarely contains trace amounts of dragon blood components. Before you have the strength to obtain true dragon blood, these can serve as decent substitutes."

"Exotic Beasts with a dragon's bloodline?" Ling Chen's eyes lit up slightly. Yes, how could he have forgotten that! If true dragon blood is unattainable, he could aim for the next best thing. Even if it's incredibly diluted and the concentration is extremely low, it's still far more potent than the blood of other Exotic Beasts. Moreover, he is currently cultivating the Dragon Seeking Sword Technique. He feels a natural affinity for dragons, these god beasts. Refining dragon blood should be much easier for him than refining the Essence Blood of other Exotic Beasts.

"However, even the Essence Blood of Exotic Beasts that merely possess a dragon's bloodline is not so easily refined. Ordinary warriors cannot withstand it at all. Even for you," Qing Luo glanced at Ling Chen again, "I estimate only about a twenty percent success rate. If you fail, in the best-case scenario, your meridians will be completely destroyed. In a severe case, your body could explode, and you would die. Ling Chen, you must think this through carefully."

"There's still a twenty percent chance of success, isn't there? At least it's not as if there's no chance at all." Ling Chen nodded without hesitation. "I've decided. Senior Qing Luo, do you know the whereabouts of such Exotic Beasts with a dragon's bloodline?"

In this world, power isn't obtained for free; one must take risks to acquire it. From what Senior Qing Luo said, she clearly knew the whereabouts of such Exotic Beasts. This was practically a treasure delivered by the heavens. How could he give it up? He was truly unwilling. If he was going to cultivate this, he would aim for the best. When it came to courage, he had never been lacking!

"Well, boy, you are indeed Ling Tianyu's son; that shows some spirit," Qing Luo said with a beaming smile. "The region around Green Snake Lake is vast, and countless powerful Exotic Beasts are hidden in its deep mountains and ancient forests. Of course, Exotic Beasts with a dragon's bloodline exist there. However, the premise is that you have the capability to handle them."

"Please rest assured, Senior. I can't guarantee success, but I will definitely give it my all." Ling Chen nodded slightly. Although finding such an Exotic Beast would be somewhat troublesome, and it would undoubtedly be powerful, he was determined not to refine the Essence Blood of just any random Exotic Beast. To do so would be a waste of such a profound martial art like the 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique.'

"Very well, then follow me." Qing Luo nodded, seemingly satisfied. She whistled, then her figure leaped onto a Sweat-Blood Treasure Horse. Her snake tail vanished, replaced by a pair of snow-white legs. The area on her cheeks previously covered by green scales also cleared, revealing fair and smooth skin.

With this transformation, Qing Luo lost all traces of her previous grotesque and eerie appearance. She had become an exceedingly beautiful young woman. Her green hair fluttered in the wind, and her eyes, full of spirit, were like orchids in a secluded valley. Her figure was tall and curvaceous, her slender waist so fine one could encircle it with one hand. She was a completely different person from before, transformed in an instant into a rare beauty.

Even Ling Chen was momentarily stunned.

"What are you still gaping at? Do you still want to know the whereabouts of the Exotic Beast or not?" Qing Luo frowned slightly.

"Oh..." Only then did Ling Chen snap back to his senses. He hurried to Qing Luo's side, somewhat at a loss.

"Get on the horse," Qing Luo said coldly.

"Oh." Ling Chen nodded, then coughed lightly and jumped onto the horse's back. However, the moment he held onto Qing Luo's delicate and smooth waist, he felt a little embarrassed. After all, even though she was a senior, there was still a distinction between men and women. Riding the same horse, it was inevitable for his mind to wander a little.

"Hold on tight! Let's go!" Qing Luo clearly wasn't concerned about such trivialities. In her eyes, Ling Chen was hardly different from a wailing three-year-old child, so it naturally didn't occur to her that he might feel shy.

The horse's speed abruptly increased. Ling Chen held onto Qing Luo's slender waist, and they galloped away, heading down the mountain.