Yin Yang Soul Dan! . . .
Wan-Er and Xiu-Er found themselves at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond to the situation presented before them. The dilemma they faced was indeed a complex one.
If they were to deny it, they would be concealing the truth. On the other hand, if they admitted to it, they couldn't honestly say that they felt a strong connection at this moment.
"Ladies," Cha Eun Xiao, who hailed from the upper realm, began, addressing Wan-Er and Xiu-Er, "You may dwell in this mortal realm for extended periods, but your understanding of this world sets you apart. Mortal matters hold no sway over you. The struggles of individuals like myself, climbing the ladder of life, may not be something you truly comprehend." He sighed, continuing, "Even with most of your powers restrained, you don't depend on mortal resources in this world. Priceless materials and treasures—your indifference towards them is apparent."
Finally, Wan-Er and Xiu-Er subtly nodded in agreement. It was undeniable that they had never held these materials in high regard.
Their origins in a higher realm endowed them with a more profound perspective, allowing them to prioritize different values. For example, a one-hundred-year-old Snow Ginseng might provide ten years' worth of cultivation in the Land of Han-Yang, whereas a simple blade of grass could only offer a month's worth of progress in the Human Realm Upon Heavens. The contrast between the two worlds was immense, and their preferences naturally reflected that.
"However," Cha Eun Xiao said with a touch of desolation, "those materials are our hope. We rely on them to advance ourselves. Therefore, I will do whatever it takes to obtain more materials from you, regardless of our relationship. Whether we become allies or adversaries, whether you willingly part with them or not, the fact remains—I have acquired them. That's what matters."
Master Bai observed the conversation with a knowing smile and then turned his attention to Ling Wuxie in the sky. "Feng Zhiling is not addressing the two girls," he remarked.
Ling Wuxie nodded in agreement. "I'm aware. He's speaking to you, offering an explanation, perhaps."
Bai Chen sighed and responded, "It doesn't matter if he doesn't. I understand. Striving to transcend the boundaries of this world is an arduous journey."
Ling Wuxie's expression became somewhat melancholic.
Feng Monarch continued to speak, "Since I have obtained what I desired, I've prepared a small gift for you before your departure."
Cha Eun Xiao produced a space ring and extracted two jade bottles from it. "There are six dan beads in each bottle. You may take them now," he said. "I understand that with your extraordinary abilities, you might not have much use for the dan beads I possess for cultivation and healing. However, the six dan beads in these bottles can be your lifeline in dire situations, capable of bringing you back from the brink of death."
Xiu of the Heavens and Wan of the Clouds were instantly intrigued. If these dan beads could genuinely save their lives when facing mortality, it was indeed a significant favor. Yet, they couldn't help but be cautious.
"May we inquire, Monarch, what exactly are these dan beads?" Xiu-Er inquired, her confusion evident. Their immense power meant that they didn't take such matters lightly, and they had reservations about what Feng Monarch presented, something that appeared beyond their comprehension and belief.
In a hushed tone, Cha Eun Xiao revealed the nature of the six dan beads, which turned out to be Yin Yang Soul Dan. He proceeded to express his concerns regarding the dangers awaiting them in the martial world of the Human Realm Upon Heavens. He emphasized that while the two ladies might be invincible in their current realm and even in Qing-Yun Realm, the same might not hold true in the Human Realm Upon Heavens. With a sense of urgency, he urged them to consider taking these dan beads with them when they returned.
"Please," Cha Eun Xiao implored, "offer one bottle to Master Bai. The remaining bottle, the two of you may share. Keep a dan bead with you during your missions or when facing perilous situations. No matter how dire the circumstances, this dan bead will ensure your survival."
He continued to elucidate the dan beads' potential uses in critical situations. "In a true life-or-death scenario, such as when your body and soul are on the brink of vanishing, or when self-destruction becomes the only solution, ingesting a dan bead and swiftly activating your martial art will allow you to absorb it. By doing so, you can at least preserve your spirit essence, even if your physical form is obliterated."
With a somber tone, Cha Eun Xiao added, "As long as Master Bai consumes one of these dan beads and reaches the place where you ingested the bead within a month, he will undoubtedly sense your spirit essence. I believe that, no matter the distance, he possesses the ability to arrive at his desired location within a month, even in the Human Realm Upon Heavens. In this way, he can retrieve you from the precipice of death."
He concluded his explanation, leaving all those present in a state of astonishment. Wan of the Clouds and Xiu of the Heavens, who stood before Cha Eun Xiao, as well as Master Bai and Ling Wuxie in the sky, were left utterly dumbfounded.
Cha Eun Xiao's words seemed to imply that the ladies' deaths were an inevitability in the future, and the miraculous properties of the dan beads appeared to challenge the laws of nature itself. The possibility of leaving behind a fragment of their spirit essence even after self-destruction was nothing short of extraordinary. This revelation suggested that they could employ self-explosion as a potent attack while still preserving a part of their essence, effectively rendering them undying in the Human Realm Upon Heavens.
The significance of these dan beads became apparent—three chances at surviving the most perilous situations. The existence of such remarkable dan was hitherto unknown to them.
Bai Chen, while outwardly sounding somewhat disgruntled, couldn't hide his delight. "This time, we are indebted to him," he muttered. "I'd gladly owe Feng Zhiling anything, as long as it benefits Wan and Xiu."
Ling Wuxie, on the other hand, couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy upon learning about the dan beads. "Heavens and hell, that's an absolutely incredible find," he remarked. "Bai Chen, you have to give me two dan beads."
In response, Bai Chen retorted with a touch of humor, "Get lost! I won't give you a thing!"