After a while of exploration, Shi Jiu pulled out a walnut-shaped object from the "turtle's" head. Looking at the "walnut" with blood stains in his hands and texture all over his body, Shi Jiu knew that this was the Hades Core. After experiencing it in meditation, Shi Jiu felt that there was an energy in the Nether Core, and at the same time, there was also a violent aura that was extremely bad for him.
The Nether Core is not only the essence of the Nether Beast, but also contains the animal nature of the Nether Beast itself. If a cultivator wants to absorb the essence of the Nether Core, he must remove the animal nature contained in it. However, ordinary people cannot remove it. Only large sects and powerful people know how to remove it. Therefore, most people who get the Hades Core can only sell it, or spend huge sums of money to ask others to refine the elixir.
After some cleaning, Shi Jiu put the Nether Core into the sheepskin bag he carried with him, and then looked at the Nether Beast, "Today's dinner is in order."
Because it was right next to the stream, Shi Jiu directly disemboweled the beast, making it easier to handle. After working for a while, it was finally done. Shi Jiu weighed the tortoise shell in his hand. It was not very heavy and could be used for defense or sold. As for the remaining turtle meat, it is enough for these two days.
After returning to the cave, Shi Jiu grilled turtle meat at the place where he had previously roasted pigs. The fragrant barbecue also made Shi Jiu's mouth water. After feasting, Shi Jiu returned to the cave with satisfaction.
After a while of simple breath adjustment, Shi Jiu took out the Hades Core that he had put into the sheepskin bag and began to examine it.
Although Li Dazhuang and the others had seen the underworld core before when they were hunting the Howling Moon Wolf, different underworld beasts had different underworld cores.
Looking at the textured Hades Core, in addition to feeling Qi's inner energy, the ferocity it exudes also stimulates Shi Jiu. Looking at the Nether Core that could only be viewed but not used, Shi Jiu felt helpless. It was like a person who had all the skills but couldn't display his talents, which made people crazy.
Just when Shi Jiu was helpless, the black spoon jade worn on his chest emitted a faint light and shone on the Nether Core, and the ferocity originally emitted by the Nether Core suddenly dissipated like residual snow meeting the blazing sun.
Shi Jiu was stunned for a while when he saw the luminous black spoon jade and the dark core dissipating its ferocious nature.
After being stunned, Shi Jiu picked up the black spoon jade hanging on his chest, "This thing emits light and dissipates the viciousness of the underworld core."
The shape of the black spoon jade is like the black half in the Tai Chi diagram. There is also a small circle in it, but the circle is tied with a red rope and hung around his neck. Ever since Shi Jiu could remember, this black spoon jade had been worn on him. Now that this black spoon jade can actually dispel the ferocity of the underworld, Shi Jiu couldn't help but think about how he came to this underworld.
"Could it be this thing that brought me into this world?" Although it's not certain, there is a high probability that it must be related to it, but Shi Jiu is still unable to analyze this black spoon jade.
"Although I don't know your origin, you are a treasure because you can defeat the ferocity of the underworld core." Shi Jiu said to himself to the black spoon jade.
Then, he looked at the Nether Core in his hand again. After confirming that the Nether Core was no longer vicious, Shi Jiu began to run Po Shan Dian's technique to absorb the energy in the Nether Core. The Nether Core is indeed the essence of the Nether Beast, and the energy it contains is very pure. After absorbing the energy in the Nether Core, not only the strength is increased, but the realm is also more stable.
"The Nether Core is indeed a good thing. No wonder cultivators want to get it." Looking at the Nether Core that had been broken into pieces in his hand, Shi Jiu sighed inadvertently.
After experiencing the benefits brought by the Nether Core, Shi Jiu couldn't help but think of the elixir refined from the Nether Core. "Is it estimated that the effect will be better? I will try one if I have the chance." Shi Jiu felt a little carried away.
After practicing the next day, Shi Jiu decided to go hunting again.
This time, Shi Jiu still chose to search slowly along the stream. After all, it was easier to find prey near the water.
An hour later, there was movement in the forest ahead. Shi Jiu quickly climbed up a big tree, and then stared straight ahead at the source of the movement.
Soon, a figure came out. This is a leopard, but it has a pair of pointed tusks. But this wasn't over yet, as three more people with weapons quickly sprang out after him.
The leader immediately shot a sharp arrow straight at the fleeing leopard in front. This leopard was not a mortal creature. It dodged the incoming sharp arrow with a quick jump, and then glared at the person shooting the arrow behind.
"Beast, you want to run away after killing me? I'll kill you today!" the archer said sternly.
At this moment, Shi Jiu, who was hiding in the tree, showed an expression of hatred, because the person who shot the arrow was the one who knocked him off the cliff before. Although he had hatred, Shi Jiu did not act rashly. At this time, he was not the opponent's opponent.
"Brothers, I have wounded this shadow leopard before. It is no longer our opponent. If you kill it, I will get a heavy reward!" said the archer.
After hearing this, Shi Jiu also turned his attention to Shadow Leopard. Shadow Leopards, I have heard Li Dazhuang mention them before. Adult Shadow Leopards are level three beasts, and very few can reach level four. Their speed is incredibly fast, like lightning. At this time, the Shadow Leopard in front of him had a long wound on his left thigh, and blood was constantly flowing down the wound.
Perhaps because he was sure of victory, the archer took the lead and charged towards the Shadow Leopard, hoping to kill him head-on.
Seeing the enemy rushing toward him, the Shadow Leopard also gave up escaping. The injury to his thigh seriously affected its speed and possibility of escaping. When the two sides were about to come into contact, the leader raised his sword and slashed at the Shadow Leopard. Although he was injured, the Shadow Leopard still dodged the incoming knife. At the same time, he changed direction and pounced on the others. Then he pounced and bit, killing two of them in an instant.
Seeing the Shadow Leopard killing two people in a row, the leader was furious and immediately hit the Shadow Leopard with a palm. The sharp wind of the palm hit the Shadow Leopard, which was unable to dodge, and immediately knocked it away. Seeing the Shadow Leopard being blown away by him, the leader quickly rushed forward. When the Shadow Leopard fell to the ground, the leader also arrived, and then stabbed the Shadow Leopard's body with force.
Seeing the motionless Shadow Leopard, the leader laughed.
"Beast, you are finally dead, haha!"
Just as the leader was laughing proudly, the shadow leopard, which had been silent, suddenly opened its eyes, jumped up quickly, and bit the opponent. Although he responded, the leader was still bitten through the shoulder by the fangs of the Shadow Leopard. Enduring the pain, the leader slapped the Shadow Leopard on the head, completely ending the Shadow Leopard.
After confirming that the Shadow Leopard was completely out of breath, the severely injured leader suddenly collapsed on the ground. Suddenly, there was a sound of breaking wind. It was a dagger hitting the seriously injured leader at extremely fast speed. Feeling the danger coming from behind, the leader wanted to dodge, but the serious injury he just suffered made him lose the chance to dodge. The dagger with murderous intent instantly stabbed into the leader's back and into his heart. Without any incident, the seriously injured leader fell to the ground and died.
Shi Jiu, who shot a fatal blow from the tree, did not rush over. After waiting for about ten minutes, he got down from the tree and slowly came forward.
Shi Jiu first walked to the two people who were killed by the Shadow Leopard, picked up the long knife on the ground, and then walked towards the leader who was shot by him. Although the opponent had fallen to the ground and died, Shi Jiu still cautiously struck a blow. After all, the Shadow Leopard's deathbed counterattack had left Shi Jiu with lingering fears.
After confirming that the other party was completely dead, Shi Jiu began to search for the other party's body. During the search, Shi Jiu noticed that the other party's clothes were embroidered with the word dark sky. After some groping, in addition to a small amount of money, Shi Jiu found a book in his underwear. The title of the book is Xuan Feng Palm. Judging from the name, it is obviously a book on attack palm techniques, which is just right for Shi Jiu who lacks secret skills. In addition, there are A jade box, but he didn't open it immediately. Then Shi Jiu pulled out the dagger inserted in the opponent's back and walked towards the Shadow Leopard standing aside.
The Shadow Leopard is a third-level underworld beast, and it must have a underworld core in its body. This is what makes Shi Jiu most happy. After all, the underworld core can help Shi Jiu practice. Soon, Shi Jiu pulled out the walnut-sized Hades Core from the Shadow Leopard's body, cleaned it, and put it into a sheepskin bag.
Then, Shi Jiu searched for the other two people, but found nothing but money. However, Shi Jiu noticed that the two people also had the word "Dark Sky" embroidered on their arms. He estimated that this "Dark Sky" should be an organization or sect. Worried that the other party would send people to look for them, Shi Jiu dragged the three of them into the forest and buried them hastily.
Finally, Shi Jiu cut off the skin and bones of the Shadow Leopard, washed away the blood, and threw all the excess parts into the river. Finally, he carried the processed Shadow Leopard on his back and walked towards the cave.
