Chapter 987 Returning to the Old Trade

This trip to the Abyssal Demon Cave had been fairly rewarding, especially for Hu Qing and the others, who had harvested quite a few cores—a rich bounty for them.

Among these, what delighted them most was that quasi-top-tier treasure, the Blood Demon Blade.

If that demon blade were taken back to the sect and exchanged for contribution points, it could fetch a massive amount.

Many powerful disciples, and even elders, would come with all kinds of divine pills and miraculous medicines to trade for the Blood Demon Blade.

"For this trip to the Abyssal Demon Cave, we really have to thank Junior Brother Lin," Su Hongchen said.

"Yeah, if it weren't for Junior Brother Lin, I might have died there," Hu Qing said, still shuddering at the thought.

Those earth demons were brutally cruel; even with his Primordial Realm strength, he would have faced certain death at their hands.

Those earth demons would not only tear his body apart but also drink his blood—the very thought was terrifying.

Lin Fan smiled faintly now. Being treated as a savior felt truly satisfying.

"It was nothing. We're all fellow disciples; helping each other is only natural," Lin Fan said with a wave of his hand.

Everyone now looked at Lin Fan with newfound respect. In this world, strength reigned supreme, and Junior Brother Lin, despite being so powerful, remained so humble—it moved them deeply.

"But Junior Brother Lin, you still need to be careful. I doubt Ling Wuzun will let this go," Hu Qing said worriedly.

"It's fine. I'll deal with whatever comes. If he wants to lose face in the sect, let him come," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Su Hongchen and the others thought it over; though still worried, since Junior Brother Lin didn't seem concerned, they said no more.

"I'll head back now," Lin Fan said, cupping his hands to the group. He needed to return and fuse the Blood Demon Blade into his own treasure.

The Eternal Axe was already a divine artifact, which by the standards of the Endless Continent would be considered an immortal artifact.

But this immortal artifact was somewhat lacking, since in the Ancient Saint Realm the laws of heaven and earth were incomplete, far inferior to those of the Endless Continent. He would need to reforge it.

After Lin Fan left,

Hu Qing spoke up, "Let's exchange the cores for contribution points, and then Junior Sister Hongchen can deliver them to Junior Brother Lin."

"Alright. Though these contribution points might not mean much to Junior Brother Lin, he's new to the sect and might need them for certain things," Su Hongchen said.

...

Holy Demon Peak.

When Lin Fan landed, he found Li Qing already standing outside the door.

Li Qing was an outer disciple, while Lin Fan was an inner disciple; upon seeing him, he had to respectfully address him as senior brother.

"Senior Brother Lin, you're back," Li Qing said, stepping forward to greet him.

"What's the matter?" Lin Fan looked at Li Qing with confusion, wondering what he wanted.

But when he saw the object in Li Qing's hand, his expression turned puzzled.

Was he here to deliver something again?

"Senior Brother Lin, this is a Five Elements Pill. Used with the Five Elements Sword Intent, it yields twice the result with half the effort," Li Qing said.

Lin Fan took the pill in his hand, slightly puzzled. As an inner disciple, how could he have so many perks?

"Is this also a sect benefit?" Lin Fan asked.

Li Qing nodded. "Yes, Senior Brother. As an inner disciple, you receive benefits periodically."

Lin Fan patted Li Qing on the shoulder. "Don't fool me. I know now that above inner disciples there are divine sons."

Li Qing's expression shifted slightly, then he smiled. "Senior Brother Lin, actually your status should have been that of a divine son, but there are only ten divine sons, and no vacancies. So, though you're an inner disciple, you enjoy the treatment of a divine son."

"Oh, I see." Lin Fan, seeing Li Qing's expression, was somewhat convinced.

Otherwise, who would be foolish enough to give him so many good things?

"Then I'll trouble you, Junior Brother Li," Lin Fan said.

"No trouble at all. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave," Li Qing said, cupping his hands, then left Holy Demon Peak.

Lin Fan held the pill in his hand. The Five Elements Sword Intent had long been fused, so he didn't need such auxiliary pills anymore.

But taking it would still increase his experience by a fair amount.

Delighted, Lin Fan tossed the pill into his mouth.

"Ding, experience increased by three million."

Gaining experience by taking pills was a feeling Lin Fan hadn't experienced in a long time.

Back in the Ancient Saint Realm, pills had barely increased his experience anymore.

Now, experiencing that sensation again made his whole being feel as if it were soaring.

...

Inside the peak.

Lin Fan sat cross-legged, took out the Blood Demon Blade, and then brought out the Eternal Axe.

The Heaven-Earth Furnace appeared.

Boom!

The Heaven-Earth Furnace was Lin Fan's most formidable treasure, integrating offense and defense—truly awesome.

"This Eternal Axe is a low-grade immortal artifact, but its immortal artifact laws are insufficient; its power is less than one percent of a true low-grade immortal artifact."

Refine!

Lin Fan tossed the Eternal Axe and the Blood Demon Blade into the Heaven-Earth Furnace.

Forge.

Lin Fan's refining skill had reached its peak. He extracted the essence from the Blood Demon Blade and infused it into the Eternal Axe.

Hum!

The furnace vibrated slightly.

The Eternal Axe also emitted waves of immortal artifact aura, but since it was inside the Heaven-Earth Furnace, the aura didn't escape.

"Ding, congratulations on successful refinement."

Lin Fan took out the Eternal Axe, a satisfied smile on his lips.

As for the Blood Demon Blade, only some fragments and residue remained, essentially useless.

Eternal Axe.

Grade: Low-grade Immortal Artifact.

For now, treasures like the Demon City couldn't advance due to a lack of raw materials.

But if the opportunity arose, Lin Fan could seek out divine materials to upgrade all his treasures.

Then he would truly be formidable.

...

Poor, so poor.

Lin Fan knew he was very poor. Right now, he had little to show for himself.

No pills.

No divine materials for refining.

As for the Sun Yang Pills, they were basically useless here.

The Sun Yang Pills might have been good in the Ancient Saint Realm, but in the Endless Continent, they were a low-grade product.

Infuriating, hateful, pitiful.

To improve his strength, he had only two goals.

First, slay powerful enemies.

Second, consume divine medicines.

At this moment, Lin Fan fell into thought. He had to go out and explore, or return to his old trade.

After thinking it over,

He decided to return to his old trade.