"Um... well... it's nothing."
Lin Yao smiled and stopped using this moment of balance to disrupt the detoxification process. "Dika will help me detoxify faster. By the way, we're passing through Chengdu and heading to Xinjiang soon. The plane tickets are all booked. Let's go eat. I'll leave after we eat."
Lin Yao's words silenced everyone in the room. Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei were well aware of their son's situation. The wheelchair they saw when they went downstairs to pick him up, coupled with Dika's impulsive act of detoxification without any regard for etiquette, all indicated that Lin Yao's condition was not optimistic.
But they couldn't expose him at this point, because it wouldn't help anyway; they couldn't do anything about it. It was better to keep the atmosphere light and cooperate with Lin Yao so he could have a proper meal at home. As for the trip to Xinjiang, they figured it was probably for detoxification, so they didn't ask any more questions to avoid worrying Lin Yao.
Xia Yuwen was well aware of these things. She didn't speak, but tears streamed down her face. She gritted her teeth and endured the pain without making a sound, hoping only that Lin Yao would recover safely. When she looked at Dika sitting on the ground meditating again, Xia Yuwen's eyes were filled with gratitude and expectation. She wished she could help Lin Yao expel the poison like Dika, but she knew that with her meager abilities, she was not qualified. So she decided that after Lin Yao left, she would work harder to practice her skills and try to help him as soon as possible.
"Ahem, let me explain."
Seeing the atmosphere become tense, Elder Yi Potian had no choice but to break the silence, "Xia can start cultivating the 'Yi Jin Jue' from today, but you will have to suffer, because the cultivation of the 'Yi Jin Jue' is very painful. You are not allowed to take medicine before the fifth level of the Human Rank, otherwise your future progress will not be very high."
"Yes, Elder, thank you!"
Xia Yuwen immediately wiped away her tears, gritted her teeth, and bowed to Elder Yi Potian. She knew this opportunity was rare, and she had learned about the rules of aristocratic families from her grandfather. From the fact that she couldn't cultivate the "Yi Jin Jue" before, she knew she hadn't been accepted by the Yi family. Now, having this opportunity to learn a more powerful and faster-advancing technique was extremely important to her, because she was determined to improve her strength and help Lin Yao face his difficulties.
"You're welcome, Xia. You're a martial arts genius. Keep up the good work, and you can reach the Heavenly level someday."
The First Elder, Yi Potian, smiled slightly, thinking that this assessment was very accurate, because as long as Lin Yao was there, Xia Yuwen's talent was certain to reach the Heavenly level, and even that kid Yi Zuojun next to her might become a Heavenly level.
"Thank you, Elder. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation."
Xia Yuwen stopped crying, her expression more determined than ever before, all sadness gone. At this moment, she only wanted to achieve her goal as soon as possible.
Half an hour later, Dika opened her eyes. Although her face was still green, it no longer affected her normal activities. All that was left was to let the power generated by the original witch power in her body gradually devour and dispel the toxins. Artificial assistance was no longer very effective.
The group immediately went out for a meal and bought Dika a few outfits at a small shop on the street. After a few short hours of contact, Lin Yao and his group rushed to the airport. They didn't even let their parents and Xia Yuwen see them off because Lin Yao didn't want them to experience a farewell scene. Xia Yuwen also gritted her teeth and agreed to this decision.
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"Sir. I discovered an area of unusual spiritual energy under the water over there. There is indeed a stronger concentration of spiritual energy at a depth of 30 meters, but the water pressure is too great to go any deeper. I can only dive to a maximum of 60 meters. I don't even know how deep it is."
The First Elder, Yi Potian, was soaked to the bone and looked somewhat disheveled. He had never tried summoning the energy of heaven and earth while enduring immense water pressure underwater before, and was momentarily at a disadvantage. However, he was also delighted to discover that there was indeed something unusual underwater. He was in a very good mood.
"That's good." Lin Yao smiled and turned to instruct Yi Zuojun, "Zuojun, record the specific location and coordinates. We can do it again when we have the ability. There might be spirit stones here, which are very important for my injuries."
The First Elder, Yi Potian, immediately recalled what he had seen in Yanji. Lin Yao was covered in pale green tentacles and was fighting Jiang Liu. It was probably some kind of divine artifact. The spiritual energy contained in the spirit stones was the power source for the artifact. Only by obtaining enough spirit stones could Lin Yao's abilities be restored, including his injuries and his miraculous alchemy skills.
"Elder, please continue and try other places."
After Lin Yao finished speaking, he turned to look apologetically at Elder Yi Potian. Only Yi Potian could sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth here. Even he couldn't deeply sense the density of the spiritual energy. He had to spend a lot of time carefully experiencing it. So Yi Potian had a hard time underwater.
"No problem, I'll continue."
The First Elder, Yi Potian, nodded forcefully and plunged back into the water.
This is Tianchi Lake in Fukang County, Xinjiang. It is located halfway down the Bogda Peak at an altitude of 1,980 meters and is a natural alpine lake.
The lake is crescent-shaped, 3,400 meters long, about 1,500 meters at its widest point, covering an area of 4.9 square kilometers, and reaching a maximum depth of about 105 meters. The lake water is clear and crystal clear, and the surrounding environment is also beautiful. Dika sat under a large tree in this magnificent setting to meditate and expel toxins.
"Sir, lunch is ready. Please enjoy your meal."
Yi Zuojun is an excellent housekeeper and cook. Even without sufficient ingredients, he can prepare a variety of delicious dishes in the wild. He has put a lot of effort into this.
"Alright," Lin Yao agreed. Ignoring the Grand Elder, who was nowhere to be found underwater, he walked towards Dika, who was moving. "Dika, the food is ready, let's eat."
"Hmm, Ah Lang, Dika's detoxification speed is much faster now, it only takes an hour, and we can speed it up even more in the future."
Dika opened her eyes, her face beaming with a bright smile that completely dispelled the somber feeling brought on by the green hue.
"Dika is amazing!"
Lin Yao praised him, but felt very guilty inside.
The little girl was risking her life using the "Blood Connection Technique" for her own sake, barely getting any sleep each day and often having to expel poison from herself at midnight. She was practically risking her life. If it weren't for the many pills that Xiaocao had stored, Dika would have already given up.
A month and a half had passed. In summer, the daytime temperature in Xinjiang was very high, but the nights were very cold. Under these conditions of ice and fire, Elder Yi Potian searched every inch of the 4.9 square kilometers of water, and even had to dive in every place, because he knew that this was the key to Lin Yao's recovery. Lin Yao's recovery was no longer just a personal matter, but also involved the entire Yi family and even all of humanity.
Although Lin Yao said that Jiang Liu's injuries were more serious and that his recovery would take longer, the strange ability related to viruses and bacteria still made Elder Yi Potian very uneasy. Therefore, he only listened to Lin Yao's words, but was determined to do his best to help Lin Yao recover as quickly as possible.
"Sir! Sir! I've found it!"
The First Elder, Yi Potian, suddenly leaped across the water in a shocking manner, startling the three people who were gnawing on roasted lamb legs. They opened their mouths wide, unable to swallow anymore, and even Dika didn't realize that the lamb leg in his hand had fallen to the ground.
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Chapter 415 Finding the Spirit Stone (Third Update)
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The First Elder, Yi Potian, snatched the lamb leg from Yi Zuojun's hand and took a big bite.
The past month and a half had exhausted him. Even his physique as a Heavenly-level expert couldn't withstand the relentless diving exploration day and night. Although his ability to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had improved significantly, and the speed and power of his ability to mobilize the energy of heaven and earth had also increased considerably, even the best body couldn't withstand the grueling work with almost no sleep. Replenishing his food became his top priority, and even if he didn't need to eat, he couldn't resist the cravings in his stomach.
Lin Yao stared blankly at Elder Yi Potian, his mind filled with ecstasy, but he couldn't disturb Yi Potian's meal for the moment, or perhaps he didn't know how to express his joy.
The First Elder, Yi Potian, was clearly referring to finding the spirit stone. Although he didn't show it immediately, it's reasonable to assume that with his abilities, he should be confident in obtaining it. This means that Xiaocao's recovery can be guaranteed. With the spirit stone, Xiaocao will never be in such a state again and will fully recover sooner or later, at least much faster than Jiang Liu.
Lin Yao had already described in detail the geographical characteristics of the spirit stones and the changes in spiritual energy to Elder Yi Potian. With the strength of a Heaven-level expert and Yi Potian's current perception of spiritual energy, there should be no misjudgment. Therefore, Lin Yao was certain that he could obtain the spirit stones. Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, he was stunned.