X-Dragon Era

The Red Gourd has no defensive capabilities; for attack, it has single shot, burst shot, scatter shot, Soul-scattering Storm, and the Ninety-nine Spirit Scattering Great Array, totaling five kinds. It's unlikely to gain more abilities in the future; these are essentially all it has. From what we can see so far, this is a purely offensive Spiritual Treasure, with all its abilities focused on damage. As he pondered, Xin Yun nodded in satisfaction. Although he already possessed a powerful Spiritual Treasure like the Kongtong Seal, overall, the Kongtong Seal was like a missile, a weapon of mass destruction, not suited for all situations. The Soul-scattering Gourd, on the other hand, combined the multi-functionality and high power of a handgun, rifle, submachine gun, shotgun, and rocket launcher. It could unleash immense power in any situation, and once the Ninety-nine Spirit Scattering Great Array was deployed, its power was enormous. However, Xin Yun still wasn't completely satisfied. Taking the Kongtong Seal as an example, it contained the Immortality Law. By comparison, the abilities of the Red Gourd were far too lacking and didn't amount to much. Some might mention the Ninety-nine Spirit Scattering Great Array, but don't forget, the Kongtong Seal also has the Nine Dragons Guardian Formation. The combat power of nine Immortal Giant Dragons was not the least bit inferior to the Ninety-nine Spirit Scattering Great Array. Add to that, the Seal's bombardment, it's absolutely formidable. In comparison, the abilities of the Red Gourd just don't measure up to the Kongtong Seal, falling short by a large margin. The Kongtong Seal contains the Immortality Law while the Red Gourd clearly lacks similar abilities. Although it hasn't been formally refined into an Innate Spiritual Treasure and is merely an embryo of one, what it lacks now, it will lack in the future. Taking the Kongtong Seal as an example, if it can smash now, it surely can in the future; if not in the future, then it can't now. Even though they are both Innate Spiritual Treasures, even treasures of the same Order have distinct levels of quality. Clearly... the Red Gourd, despite reflecting Innateness, is just the poorest kind of Innate Spiritual Treasure. Despite his immense disappointment, Xin Yun didn't show it on his face. After all... what form the Innate takes isn't up to Ying, it's what nature gives, and that's beyond anyone's control. However, even though Xin Yun didn't say anything, the bond between Ying and Xin Yun was a companion one. As soon as Xin Yun thought, Ying immediately sensed it, and in an instant... Ying's lips pouted in grievance, her green, limpid eyes quickly filling with tears, ready to cry at any moment. Seeing Ying pout and on the verge of crying, Xin Yun felt a headache coming on. Even though he knew Ying would be upset, there wasn't anything he could do. He could deceive others, but not himself. Since he couldn't deceive himself, he naturally couldn't hide anything from Ying's perception. While pondering, Xin Yun laughed and encouraged her, "Don't be sad, Ying. Let's work hard together. If you lack some abilities, so be it. As long as we increase our strength, nothing will be a problem. We will definitely become strong." "Mm..." Feeling Xin Yun's soaring confidence, Ying wiped the corner of her eyes and nodded, "Mm... Ying will definitely work hard. I won't let you down." Smiling and nodding, Xin Yun firmly resolved. After all, a Companion Spirit Treasure is someone's only choice, and once chosen, cannot be changed, unless Xin Yun was willing to kill Ying. But evidently, that was something Xin Yun couldn't possibly do. During his deliberation, Xin Yun declared, "Alright, Ying, we must have confidence. There's nothing too difficult in this world for those who set their mind to it. As long as we work hard enough, we will become strong eventually." Stopping there, Xin Yun paused for a moment, then asked, "By the way, what materials are needed to repair and enhance your abilities? What do we need to do?" Hearing Xin Yun's question, Ying took a deep breath and firmly replied, "To enhance my strength, we need various items that have condensed a large amount of nature's spiritual energy. Then I can seal various medicinal herbs inside the gourd seeds and refine them with Red Fire, extracting the purest spiritual energy and condensing it into elixirs. After consuming these elixirs, my abilities will correspondingly increase." "Huh?" Xin Yun frowned sharply at Ying's words. Things that have condensed a large amount of nature's spiritual energy? What are those? Sensing Xin Yun's confusion, Ying hurriedly explained, "Many things can condense a large amount of nature's spiritual energy, such as flowers, grasses, trees, fungi, and Dragon Crystals in the outside world. All of these can be used in Alchemy. After refinement and condensation, these elixirs can significantly enhance one's Cultivation Base!" "Ah! Alchemy?" Xin Yun exclaimed in astonishment, unbelieving as he looked at Ying in his arms, "Are you telling the truth? You... you can actually perform Alchemy!" Looking puzzled at Xin Yun, Ying nodded and said, "Yes, I've always been able to. It's an innate ability of mine, to disperse the soul of various items, extract their contained energy, purify and refine it, and transform it into active spiritual energy that can be directly absorbed." Having said that, Ying paused slightly, then continued, "The spiritual energy in elixirs is incredibly pure. Combined with my refinement, once consumed, it can directly raise a person's strength to a corresponding level. As for which exact level, it depends on the grade of the elixir!" (To be continued. For further developments, please visit www.qidian.com, where there are more chapters, and support the author and genuine reading!)