Fortunately, Xu Ping didn't have to wait too long. The Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh was finally roasted.

"M... Master, here you go."

The Water Lake Rat forced a smile, respectfully handing the roasted Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh to Xu Ping.

Xu Ping reached out to take it, immediately devouring it ravenously. With a "crunch" sound, he even chewed and swallowed the bones.

Seeing this, the Water Lake Rat huddled shivering in the corner, fearing that once the Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh was gone, he would become the next meal.

At last, after consuming thirty or forty pounds of Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh, the ravenous hunger in Xu Ping's belly finally dissipated.

"Burp—"

Xu Ping let out a long, satisfied belch.

Thankfully, the energy contained in this Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh was extremely abundant. If it had been Second-stage Demon Beast Flesh, he'd need a hundred or two hundred pounds to meet his body's energy requirements.

"Here you go."

Xu Ping casually tossed the remaining Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh toward the shivering Water Lake Rat hiding in the corner.

"Thank you, Master!"

The Water Lake Rat caught the Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh steadily, its eyes immediately lighting up with excitement.

One must know that Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh was also a rare and great supplement for it!

Without delay, it eagerly opened its mouth, devouring the meat clean in a few bites, finally licking its paws with lingering desire.

"You may withdraw now."

After another belch, Xu Ping leisurely instructed.

"Got it."

The Water Lake Rat responded obsequiously, hurriedly agreed, then quickly ran out.

Once the Water Lake Rat left, Xu Ping sat cross-legged on the meditation mat and started the "Profound Turtle Mountain-Suppressing Skill".

As the cultivation technique began to operate slowly, the vast energy contained in the recently consumed Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh was gradually guided to his four limbs and body like a gentle stream.

Strands of energy flowed through his meridians, continuously nourishing and strengthening his qi, blood, and physique.

Time unknown, Xu Ping finally digested and absorbed all the energy from the demon beast flesh in his stomach.

"Indeed, for a Body Cultivator, Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh is far more effective than those spirit pills and elixirs."

Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing unconsciously at the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, he clearly felt his physique had improved a bit.

With the help of Third-stage Demon Beast Flesh and the proficiency panel, perhaps his Body Cultivation could soon catch up with his cultivation realm.

However, just as he was about to get up and stretch his limbs...

The Water Lake Rat's divine sense transmission pierced through the wall and clearly reached his ears: "Master, Master, Hongyi is here!"

"Hongyi?"

Xu Ping was slightly taken aback, then tidied up his clothes and calmly walked out of the cultivation chamber.

After all, it had been some time since any news had been heard from the other party, and he wondered if he had successfully acquired the Transformation Pill Fruit this time.

...

...

As soon as Xu Ping saw Hongyi, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Only to see Hongyi with a reserved aura, faintly exuding a unique pressure of a Golden Core Cultivator, clearly having successfully broken through to the Golden Core Realm.

"Not only did Hongyi successfully seize the Transformation Pill Fruit, but he also broke through to the Golden Core Realm," Xu Ping was secretly amazed in his heart.

One must know, although the Transformation Pill Fruit could dissolve the Fake Pill inside a Fake Pill cultivator, how to break through to the Golden Core was still fraught with difficulties.

A success rate of over thirty percent was already heaven's blessing.

However, compared to the success rate of breaking through from Foundation Establishment Perfection to the Golden Core, it was indeed something one would not dare to wish for.

"Congratulations to Elder Hong on achieving the Golden Core. May your immortal path be smooth and prosperous in the future."

Though Xu Ping's mind was awash with thoughts, he showed no trace of it on his face, instead bowing with a smile and offering his congratulations.

"Fellow Daoist Xu is too kind; it was merely a coincidence."

Hongyi smiled, returning the courtesy with a bow, then continued, "If not for Fellow Daoist Xu's talismans, I fear I wouldn't have even obtained the Transformation Pill Fruit, let alone achieved the Golden Core."

"It was nothing more than a normal transaction between Elder Hong and me, truly nothing significant," Xu Ping dismissed the praise with a humble wave.

"There's no need for such formality between us; let's simply refer to each other as 'Friend' from now on," Hongyi said seriously with a solemn expression.

"Then let it be as Friend Hong suggests," Xu Ping chuckled softly.

It seemed that having broken through to the Golden Core, the other party had not become arrogant and self-important.

Xu Ping warmly led Hongyi to the pavilion in the courtyard, instructing the Water Lake Rat to serve Spirit Tea.

The two sat as host and guest, and after a few idle chats, the topic naturally turned to the relics of the Nine Nether Elder.

"So, the Yin Yang Qi Cauldron is indeed confirmed to be in the relics of the Nine Nether Elder?" Xu Ping's expression grew slightly serious.

"Yes."

Hongyi nodded, "Nascent Soul cultivators from three countries have already clashed. It's just that the Yin Yang Qi Cauldron has not fully emerged yet, so it hasn't progressed to a struggle of life and death."

"I see."

Xu Ping appeared thoughtful, but internally, he was quite indifferent, as long as it didn't affect him.

Moreover, while it was easy to defeat Nascent Soul cultivators, it was extremely difficult to kill them.

So there was no need to worry excessively about the fall of Nascent Soul cultivators causing chaos in the Yue Country.

After a few more casual exchanges, Hongyi placed his teacup down, his expression growing serious: "Fellow Daoist Xu, the real reason for my visit today is to ask if you could sell me some more Third-stage talismans?"

"Although I have now stepped into the Golden Core Realm, I still need the help of talismans to handle some tricky matters."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping nodded immediately: "No problem, how many would Friend Hong want?"

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