Stronger with Crimson Modifier

’Ten days and nights without one’s Essence Element dispersing?’

’Such a divine artifact actually exists!’

Ape Celestial Dragon was shaken to the core.

The item Hu Qi spoke of had indeed caught his attention.

As a Demon King who had married thirty-three concubines, even though he had reached the Nascent Element Level, his body was having a hard time keeping up with the daily indulgence.

No male would ever complain about lasting too short a time in that department.

Although this was what he was thinking, his expression remained impassive.

"Oh? From where did you acquire this elixir? Your face is unfamiliar to me. Where are you from?"

Seeing this, Hu Qi smiled faintly.

’Gift-giving is an art. The key is to cater to the recipient’s tastes, to understand what they truly desire. Only then will a gift truly hit the mark. It’s thoughtful without being cliché. This demon before me, having married thirty-three concubines, is clearly an insatiable lecher. There’s no way he could refuse this.’

The subtle shift in the demon’s expression had not escaped Hu Qi’s eyes.

It undoubtedly proved his point.

"This lowly one is named Hu Lin. I only recently arrived at Tai Ze Lake. I obtained this formula from an old Daoist and refined the elixir myself. I’ve heard that if this treasure is used during dual cultivation, it can harmonize the body’s Yin Yang Energy and greatly benefit one’s Cultivation. It’s a shame the ingredients are so rare; I was only able to make this single one. Upon hearing of Your Majesty’s wedding, I thought to offer it to you..."

Hu Qi explained.

Of course, this was all a fabrication.

He had obtained this Elixir from the cave of a Dao Foundation Realm Great Demon he had killed.

Although it had some effect, it was nowhere near as potent as he claimed.

It had become so potent because he had added a few special ingredients of his own.

"Excellent, excellent! You’ve done well. How very thoughtful of you."

Ape Celestial Dragon smiled and nodded slightly.

With that said, he reached out a hand.

The brocade box in Hu Qi’s hand flew into his.

Then, as if remembering something, he pulled a white porcelain bottle from his waist and, with a flick of his finger, a round, black Elixir appeared before Hu Qi.

The Elixir floated motionlessly in mid-air, as if waiting for Hu Qi to take it.

"With your abilities, it is far too much of a waste of your Talent for you to be out on your own. Swallow this elixir, and from now on, you will enter my Water Ape Mansion. As for the materials needed for Alchemy in the future, I will have dedicated people collect them."

Ape Celestial Dragon said with a smile.

His brass-colored, ring-like eyes stared silently at Hu Qi.

As his voice fell, the other Dao Foundation Realm Great Demons around them all looked at Hu Qi with a trace of pity.

They had thought the Demon King had taken a liking to him, but now it seemed this was a curse, not a blessing.

"Your Majesty, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?"

A dark look flashed across Hu Qi’s face, as if he hadn’t expected this turn of events.

"Are you thinking of refusing my kind offer?"

The smile on Ape Celestial Dragon’s face vanished.

The aura of a Nascent Element Realm Demon King erupted from him, enveloping Hu Qi.

The surrounding water currents nearly froze solid.

Hu Qi staggered, seemingly overcome by the pressure.

His expression shifted uncertainly, but he finally gritted his teeth.

"How could I? Since it is a gift from Your Majesty, this lowly one can only respectfully obey!"

With that, Hu Qi reached out, grabbed the black pill, and shoved it into his mouth.

Once he saw Hu Qi swallow it completely, the oppressive aura around Ape Celestial Dragon suddenly retracted, and a smile returned to his face.

As if sensing Hu Qi’s apprehension, he said, "Don’t worry. This is a Spirit Medicine I recently refined. After taking it, it won’t significantly hinder the upper limit of your own Cultivation. You just need to focus on your cultivation, wholeheartedly perform Alchemy for me, and I will naturally take the time to guide you. In time, it might not be impossible for you to glimpse the Nascent Element Realm."

This was a classic case of using the carrot and the stick.

’The so-called "not significantly hinder" definitely meant there was still some hindrance. Worse, after taking this elixir, I’ll likely become more and more loyal to him as time goes on. Therefore, his words were nothing more than empty promises.’

Hu Qi was all too familiar with this kind of scenario.

After all, he had lived through an era of overwhelming information bombardment.

He’d been duped by the empty promises of capitalists more than a few times; this was a language he knew all too well.

However, although the other Great Demons were not lacking in intelligence, they had clearly never experienced this kind of thing.

They were completely buying it. Upon hearing his words, a fervent glint flashed in their eyes.

The Demon Race’s cultivation is different from the Human Race’s.

With the exception of a few descendants of powerful Demon Race clans, most of them rely on their own exploration. They have no inherited knowledge, and every step requires a great deal of time and energy for trial and error.

If they could have a Nascent Element Level Demon King to provide some guidance, even if they couldn’t reach the Nascent Element Realm, they could still avoid many pitfalls.

The benefits of this for them were self-evident.

Although each demon had their own calculations, none dared to speak up first, all of them observing from the sidelines.

However, this scene was playing out exactly as Ape Celestial Dragon had hoped.

His scheme this time was not just about recruiting the talented alchemist ’Hu Qi’.

More importantly, it was to plant a seed in the hearts of all the demons.

Once that seed took root and sprouted, recruiting these Dao Foundation Realm members of the Demon Race to the Water Ape Mansion would be smooth sailing.

Although he could use his own strength to pressure them into submission, that was ultimately an unorthodox method, not a long-term solution.

If he could make these members of the Demon Race willingly join the Water Ape Mansion and serve him, that would be the best possible strategy.

It would not only increase the strength of the Water Ape Mansion but also eliminate many future troubles.

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