Master of Strange Dao

The meteor, after being refined, was in its most complete and strongest state. At that time, the alien power within was so strong that even King Xiang could be suppressed, unable to float in the air.

"You take a look and see if it can be used as formation material. If not, keep it. We can use it later to craft weapons."

"If we can set up a big array, then reserve a spot for that piece refined by the Nine Heavens Gang Wind and fierce flames to act as the formation's focal point."

After some thought, Yu Ziqing took out a large barrel.

"Inside here is what I casually took with me from the place where Ao Qing was born. The water there contains vitality. I thought it might be useful, so I filled up quite a bit."

"I'll give you a barrel. When you plant the Jinlan Mushroom, forget it, you decide how to use it. You definitely understand better than I do."

Yang squinted his eyes, looking at the items Yu Ziqing had taken out.

With a brief sensing, he knew that the unrefined materials contained a very strong alien power; the better the refinement, the stronger and more abundant they became.

As for the water in the barrel-shaped magical treasure, it was brimming with life. He didn't even need to open it to sense the vitality within.

The birthplace of the True Dragon bloodline, the water from there was more than just rich in vitality—it might even be some sort of strange water, like the One Element Heavy Water, possessing unique effects.

Just from sensing through the magical treasure, Yang could confirm that even a little added during the crafting of healing elixirs could enhance a portion of the pill's medicinal strength.

"Just how much stuff did you casually take away?"

"Not much, just a few worthless things, or things I had to take, really, I had no choice."

"..." Yang packed away the items and asked another question, "Anything else?"

"Seems like that's it."

"..."

With a cold snort, Yang picked up the items and walked away.

Yu Ziqing, this guy, was just like a gluttonous beast. He claimed 'seems like,' likely because he had scraped together so much that he himself had forgotten.

But for now, these things were enough to keep Yang occupied for quite some time, so he couldn't be bothered to continue quibbling with Yu Ziqing.

"Remember to go into the mountains and check out the Jade Tomb."

"Got it."

Yang got busy with his tasks while Yu Ziqing turned to head to the location of the Jade Tomb.

Upon arrival, Yu Ziqing stood atop a huge black stone and performed a set of Nourishing Body Fist.

Thick black gas spewed from the black stone, continuously merging into Yu Ziqing's body.

Thinking it over, Yu Ziqing continued practicing his fist skill, striking himself and causing wisps of black gas to spew out from his body and re-enter the Jade Tomb.

Striking oneself certainly had much less effect.

It was nowhere near as good as the Yellow Rice Cake made in the village.

But now, another problem arose.

If the Nourishing Body Fist was indeed created by the Evil Lord at first, the original purpose was to expel the power of the Jade Tomb from one's body.

Then, who in the world invented the original Yellow Rice Cake?

Putting these matters aside for now, Yu Ziqing finished practicing his fist skill and squatted beside the huge black stone.

"I've heard that you're supposed to be somewhat conscious by now.

Moreover, that sealing wasn't even meant for you, it was just meant to seal the Evil Lord."

"When I was inside the sealing, I could feel your power, and I've been guessing that the Jade Tomb in there isn't just a mere projection but contains actual power."

"I didn't expect that after the sealing was lifted, you grew so much larger."

"That means your power, most of it, was actually inside the sealing, contending against the Evil Lord, right?"

"Even the ones who sealed you thought you were the Evil Lord's body, and they were mistaken to not have sealed your body; that was your own power left behind intentionally, right?"

The Jade Tomb gave no response, just like a real boulder.

Yu Ziqing's face darkened. Why did these beings, despite clearly being conscious, always play dead in front of him?

"Stop pretending, most of your power has returned, so your consciousness must've strengthened, and you must know more things now. Don't tell me you're just simply regaining power and know nothing else. If you keep faking it, it'll be pointless."

The Jade Tomb continued to play dead.

"Are you afraid that the Evil Lord will sense you? Are you afraid he will escape?

"Don't worry, he's actually been thoroughly sealed by the Feng and Yin Two Families and managed to escape only from the Divine Dynasty's sealing."

"On top of that, as soon as he got out, he was trapped by an even more troublesome and terrifying mega sealing. There's no chance he can escape."

"It's the kind of sealing that even if you know the method to free yourself, you can't unlock. Got it?"

"Stop playing dead already.

"Goddamn it, if you keep playing dead, I'm going to lose my temper!"

Upon hearing Yu Ziqing's words, strands of black gas emerged, forming several characters.

"The Evil Lord didn't escape?"

"He did, but not completely. And where he is now is less comfortable than the original sealing."

"You're that afraid of him?"

"It's not fear, it's just that my current consciousness is too weak to suppress him."

"Then rest assured. If he can still escape now, then we might as well clean our necks and wait for death. And there's no need to worry anymore. Tell me, who are you really? What's your name? And what's the deal with the Evil Lord?"

"I can't remember, there's so much I've forgotten. I've only regained a little bit of consciousness and even that was only for a short time."

"Just now, I remembered the Evil Lord. I only remember that I need to suppress him. Beyond that, I know nothing."

"I've even forgotten my name. I only remember that uttering my once name will bring calamity."

The characters formed by the black gas were in this era's script. This being had learned this stuff recently, even forgetting the script of its own time.