The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 197: Chapter 178-179: Celestial Thunder Stone, Each with Their Own Thoughts

’What a fortunate turn of events. I’ve gained a life-saving trump card!’

Xu Chang’an was delighted.

’I can definitely keep this Sword Spirit. It would be excellent either as a trump card or to upgrade into a Spiritual Treasure!’

’As for the specifics, I’ll see how things develop before making a decision!’

Xu Chang’an put away the small sword, then stored the Broken Sword with its damaged hilt as well.

Although it had lost its hilt and was even more damaged, as a Magical Treasure Fragment, it could still be controlled and held considerable value.

After walking out of the cave, dismantling the Array, and packing everything up, Xu Chang’an returned to Thunder Demon City.

At the previous small trade meet, the Leopard Spirit had left him a contact address within Thunder Demon City.

Upon entering Thunder Demon City, Xu Chang’an didn’t waste any time and went straight to the address.

The Leopard Spirit was staying in a temporary residence in the Inner City.

After having a Little Demon announce his arrival and waiting for a short while, Xu Chang’an was brought before the Leopard Spirit.

The Leopard Spirit still had the head of a leopard and the body of a man. The Cultivation he revealed was that of Late-stage Foundation Establishment Minor Achievement.

’This Leopard Spirit is quite cunning.’

’He’s clearly a Quasi-Demon King, yet he only displays the Cultivation of an ordinary Top-tier Great Demon.’

"Fellow Daoist, are you here about the Celestial Thunder Stones?"

The Leopard Spirit got straight to the point as soon as they met.

Xu Chang’an didn’t hide his intentions and stated his purpose.

After the two Demons conversed for a while, Xu Chang’an learned the Leopard Spirit’s name.

Dou Haifeng!

’Just from the name, anyone who didn’t know better would think he was a Human Race Cultivator!’

’Then again, it’s normal for a Quasi-Demon King who has successfully achieved a Transformed Form to use a human-like name.’

’What they choose to call themselves ultimately depends on the Demon’s personal preference.’

"Fellow Daoist Silver Fang, how many Celestial Thunder Stones do you need?"

Celestial Thunder Stone was a Tier Three Ore, and its value was calculated by weight.

"I need thirty pieces, of the same size you showed before, Fellow Daoist Dou."

To stimulate his Bloodline, he would normally need twenty to thirty Celestial Thunder Stones. To be on the safe side, he decided to purchase the maximum amount.

"Thirty pieces! That’s so many! It will be a bit troublesome!"

Dou Haifeng looked down, pondering.

Xu Chang’an remained silent, waiting patiently.

"The Celestial Thunder Stones come from the Five Thunders Mine, which is under the jurisdiction of Thundering Mountain. Obtaining such a large quantity all at once is extremely difficult. Would you be willing to accept the delivery in batches, Fellow Daoist Silver Fang?"

"That’s fine."

Xu Chang’an nodded.

As long as his goal could be achieved, he wasn’t going to be too demanding about the details.

"Excellent!"

Xu Chang’an and the Leopard Spirit Dou Haifeng then began to negotiate the price of the Celestial Thunder Stones.

Celestial Thunder Stone was a Tier Three Ore with many uses, so its price was naturally not cheap.

Fortunately, Xu Chang’an had previously liquidated his assets and had an abundance of Demon Stones, so he could certainly afford it.

The two parties signed a Contract, each carving their Demon Power Mark onto it, formally sealing the agreement.

Xu Chang’an paid a certain number of Demon Stones as a deposit.

The Leopard Spirit Dou Haifeng, in turn, gave Xu Chang’an the Celestial Thunder Stone he had on him, which would count as the first piece of the delivery.

They agreed that the first batch would be delivered in three months.

With the details settled, Xu Chang’an left without delay.

’A transaction worth several hundred thousand Demon Stones...’

The Leopard Spirit Dou Haifeng watched Xu Chang’an’s departing back, his gaze flickering slightly.

...

「In a temporary residence within the Inner City of Thunder Demon City.」

Xu Chang’an gazed at the Celestial Thunder Stone before him. It was about the size of an average human’s palm.

It was entirely cyan, with a faint glimmer of lightning flickering across its surface.

The Celestial Thunder Stone was extremely dense. This single piece alone weighed over a thousand pounds!

The Celestial Thunder Stone’s ability to stimulate one’s Bloodline came from the special Power of Thunder it contained.

By using a special technique to draw out the Power of Thunder from within the Celestial Thunder Stone, one could stimulate the Bloodline of a member of the Demon Race.

The Leopard Spirit Dou Haifeng had already informed him of this special technique during their transaction.

Of course, Xu Chang’an had already gathered some information on his own as well.

’I should test it out first.’

Xu Chang’an thought to himself.

Placing the Celestial Thunder Stone against the middle of his abdomen, Xu Chang’an began to follow the special technique.

He arranged his Demon Sense in a specific sequence, stimulating the stone and gradually drawing out the Power of Thunder within.

Xu Chang’an felt a slight numbness in the middle of his abdomen, which then gradually radiated throughout his entire body.

’Even with my current physique, which is comparable to a Quasi-Magical Treasure, I can still feel a numbing sensation. I can only imagine the agony an ordinary member of the Demon Race would have to endure to stimulate their Bloodline with this Power of Thunder!’

The Power of Thunder within the Celestial Thunder Stone was no ordinary lightning; its might was immense.

For an ordinary member of the Demon Race, stimulating their Bloodline with a Celestial Thunder Stone would typically result in injuries of varying severity.

As the numbness continued to radiate, Xu Chang’an felt a languid sensation spread through him. With his Demon Sense, he could perceive that the Bloodline within his body seemed to have been stimulated to some extent, and it began to gently simmer.

’It’s working!’

Xu Chang’an’s eyes lit up.

As time went on, the lightning within the Celestial Thunder Stone was gradually guided out.

Then, the numbness in his body began to fade.

’It’s over.’

He took a moment to assess himself. His Bloodline seemed to have improved to a certain degree.

However, the improvement was so slight that it wasn’t very noticeable.

Xu Chang’an looked at the Celestial Thunder Stone in front of him. It was still cyan, appearing no different than before.

But upon closer inspection, one would find that the faint glimmer of lightning it once held had vanished.

’A Celestial Thunder Stone that has been used to stimulate the Bloodline is still incredibly hard. But without the Power of Thunder it once contained, its value plummets!’

Without any hesitation, Xu Chang’an swallowed the Celestial Thunder Stone in one gulp.

Tier Three Ore was exceptionally hard. If not for the panel, even with his current Demon Body and Spirit, he wouldn’t dare to swallow a Tier Three Ore raw.

But with the panel, he could convert and absorb it without any issue.

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