The Supreme Bone Ablutionary Dan . . .
Cha-Eun Xiao couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled by the egg's strange behavior. He thought to himself, [Even though it is a strange egg, it is still an egg. How can it possibly have emotions? There are only whites and yolks inside it. But the happiness that I sensed from it was so real.]
Approaching the egg, Cha-Eun Xiao examined the intricate patterns covering its surface. He couldn't help but speak to the egg, as if it could understand him, "You are comfortable now, aren't you? Just lying there, relaxing, and something good is automatically going to feed you… You don't need to worry about anything. You are just waiting for the day you will be born..."
"I am quite in a mess now, though. I have nowhere to go. I have no plan to deal with the situation… Do you know how messed up I am now? If something serious happens to me, do you think you can still be happy and relaxed like now?" He sighed deeply.
Cha-Eun Xiao was not one to easily accept difficulties. He had a strong determination to overcome any obstacle and find a way out of any predicament. His mindset was clear: where there's breath, there's hope.
Lost in thought, he focused on finding a practical solution to his current predicament. He firmly believed that there was always a way forward, even if he couldn't see it yet.
Unbeknownst to Cha-Eun Xiao, the egg seemed to respond to his inner struggle. It floated up about a meter in the air and then gently descended.
Cha-Eun Xiao remained deep in thought, contemplating his next move. When he finally looked back at the plate beneath the egg, he couldn't help but smile wryly, "These are the only benefits I have now… Heh heh."
On the plate lay more than a dozen dan beads, snugly resting there after the surge of energy from the Nine Spaces had come and gone. All of them were supreme dan beads.
There were fifteen in total, consisting of five Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads, five Unblocking Mai Dan Beads, and five Breaking Limit Dan Beads.
Bone Ablutionary Dan was a second-grade dan, while Unblocking Mai Dan was also second-grade, but of a higher quality. The Breaking Limit Dan, however, was extraordinary—it was a third-grade dan specifically used for breaking through cultivation bottlenecks.
Cha-Eun Xiao knew the value of these dan beads, and their presence brought a glimmer of hope to his dire situation. He realized that these treasures might hold the key to his escape from the predicament he found himself in.
Cha-Eun Xiao understood the immense value of the Breaking Limit Dan Beads and the Cultivating Tea, especially when used in tandem. These two items had the potential to significantly increase the success rate of breaking through one's current cultivation grade, offering a nearly miraculous fifty percent chance of success. For most people, this was an opportunity worth more than all their possessions, a chance to achieve the impossible.
The Cultivating Tea, while extremely effective, was exceptionally rare, making it difficult to obtain. On the other hand, the Breaking Limit Dan Beads were more readily available but had a lower success rate on their own, increasing the chances of breaking through by only about ten percent.
For many, the Breaking Limit Dan Beads were the first choice because of their relative accessibility, even though the Cultivating Tea was more potent. However, Cha-Eun Xiao possessed supreme-level Breaking Limit Dan Beads, legendary treasures rarely seen in a lifetime, which made their potential impact on breaking through the grades more of a theoretical matter.
Cha-Eun Xiao decided to take action immediately. He left the hidden spaces and made his way back to his identity as the handsome young Lord Ye. He hired a carriage to return home, seemingly carefree and without any worries.
Once he arrived home, he didn't waste any time. He chose to consume a Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead right away. Being at the third level of the Grade of Diyuan, it was an opportune moment to cleanse his body of impurities and enhance his strength for the impending battle.
Although he knew that the Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead might not have a significant impact, he preferred to take any opportunity for improvement, no matter how small, rather than doing nothing.
Cha-Eun Xiao opted for the Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead first because he had a plan. He intended to follow it immediately with an Unblocking Mai Dan Bead. This combination would propel him to the fourth level of the Grade of Diyuan, a substantial advancement.
In the past, he had hesitated to use the limited Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads, keeping them as a precaution. However, with the abundance of dan beads at his disposal now, he had no reason to hold back.
He understood from his previous life that Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads were always in high demand. There was no concept of wasting them, as they significantly improved the clarity and purity of the meridians, making breakthroughs more attainable.
Cha-Eun Xiao had a vision of taking one Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead each time he aimed to reach a new level and consuming two Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads, one Unblocking Mai Dan Bead, and one Breaking Limit Dan Bead each time he aspired to advance to a new grade. This approach would leave no lingering effects, ensuring that his cultivation progressed smoothly.
With these thoughts in mind, Cha-Eun Xiao prepared to take the Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead, fully aware of the potential benefits it could bring to his cultivation journey.
As Cha-Eun Xiao delved deeper into the intricacies of cultivation, he understood the significance of Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads and their diminishing effectiveness as one reached higher grades. At the Grade of Mengyuan, nine Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads were required to achieve the same effects as one at lower grades. Beyond the fifth level of the Grade of Daoyuan, these dan beads ceased to be useful.
For Cha-Eun Xiao, who was constantly striving to break through levels and grades, this meant a staggering demand for Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads and Unblocking Mai Dan Beads, not to mention Breaking Limit Dan Beads. The sheer quantity required would be beyond the means of any individual and had the potential to cripple a sect's resources.
Among these, Breaking Limit Dan Beads were particularly scarce and difficult to obtain. However, Cha-Eun Xiao found himself in a unique position. His current collection of dan beads consisted exclusively of supreme-level ones, rendering the quantity less of a concern.
After taking a Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead, Cha-Eun Xiao assumed a cross-legged posture, his mind focused solely on the task of digesting the powerful dan bead. Through the cultivation of his strong willpower, he entered a deep state of meditation, immersing himself in the process.
This was a novel experience for him, as he had never had the opportunity to use Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads in his previous life, particularly at such an early stage of cultivation. Back then, he had endured the arduous path of self-improvement, relying on sheer determination to progress. Such resources were a luxury reserved for disciples of elite sects and had been inaccessible to him during his formative years.
However, his present circumstances were drastically different. He was now in possession of a vast quantity of supreme dan beads, and the Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead he had just consumed sent a rush of invigorating energy surging through his body. It was as though he could release an immense amount of qi with a single breath.
In that moment, Cha-Eun Xiao contemplated the ancient saying, "Opening the mouth and letting the scent spread out to the edge of the world." He had once dismissed such claims, believing them to be exaggerations. Yet now, he realized that he could indeed manifest this phenomenon. The world of cultivation was full of hidden truths and secrets waiting to be discovered.
As he focused on the transformative power of the Bone Ablutionary Dan Bead, Cha-Eun Xiao embraced the profound changes taking place within him, determined to unlock the full potential of his newfound resources.
Cultivation Levels, from lowest to highest:
- Grade of Renyuan
- Grade of Diyuan
- Grade of Tianyuan
- Grade of Lingyuan
- Grade of Mengyuan
- Grade of Daoyuan