A rare opportunity

Chapter 747 Bribery

Vulture couldn't help but secretly regret it! He regretted not having the courage to swallow the pill. As a result, he missed the chance to advance, and let that ape demon kid get the advantage!

The more the vulture thought about it, the more regretful and sad it became! Especially when it saw the smug smiles of the Blood Wolf and the Big White Rabbit, it felt even more annoyed! Alas! It could only blame itself for its poor fortune and lack of this opportunity. It immediately turned away, feeling dejected.

The vulture was lost in thought, and unknowingly arrived at the White Rabbit's cave. When it reached the cave entrance, it was stunned! It couldn't help but smile bitterly: subconsciously, it still hoped that Li Yu would give it a pill.

However, he had no friendship with Li Yu. The reward of the elixir to him was mostly out of respect for the Blood Wolf and the White Rabbit. He didn't think that the herbs he collected could be exchanged for such a precious elixir!

However, he was unwilling to leave just like that! Although he was added to the last of the Three Saints, he also enjoyed supreme glory. If he missed this opportunity, he would likely lose his position. And thus, become the laughing stock of the demon race throughout the Yunfu Mountains, and even the entire Xuanyuan planet!

Especially that ape demon, who had always been dissatisfied with his position as one of the Three Saints of Yunfu. He would not miss the opportunity to challenge me!

For a moment it paced back and forth at the entrance of the cave, hesitating to move forward.

Li Yu was so engrossed in refining the elixir that he had no time to bother with Hu Mei. While Hu Mei didn't understand alchemy, she knew it required concentration. Therefore, despite having numerous questions in her mind, she didn't dare interrupt Li Yu's work. She could only sit and watch him.

As the saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the details. Hu Mei was a complete layman when it came to alchemy. Initially, she'd watched with fascination. But as time went on, watching Li Yu's repetitive routines, she naturally grew tired of it.

Bored, she decided to leave the cave for some fresh air. After all, even though the White Rabbit's cave was large, the air flow inside wasn't as good as outside. Plus, with Li Yu refining the elixir inside, the entire cave was filled with the scent of herbs and elixirs. While not overly unpleasant, it was still suffocating.

Being in the heart of the Yunfu Mountains was fraught with danger for her! Although the Three Sages of Yunfu hadn't made things difficult for them, she knew it wasn't her fault, but Li Yu's! Once she left Li Yu, she would be unable to move forward in these mountains! Even if she managed to escape, she would fall into the hands of those cultivators. If she fell into the hands of the cultivators, she might suffer even more misfortune!

Therefore, she had no intention of leaving alone, but just stood at the entrance of the cave and looked into the distance!

Seeing the distraught vulture approaching, Hu Mei quickly dodged into the cave and hid behind a rock, watching the vulture with a gloomy expression, lingering at the cave entrance. She was afraid that the vulture would suddenly rush into the cave and harm her.

At the same time, she would occasionally glance at Li Yu who was refining the elixir, hoping that Li Yu would sense the presence of the vulture and go out to drive it away.

It's just that Li Yu is so focused on refining pills that he doesn't have the energy to do anything else. It's not that Li Yu doesn't want to take care of it, but he simply doesn't have the energy to do it right now! You know, with his current spiritual power, he can barely make pills, so how can he have the energy to take care of other things?

To be honest, Hu Mei didn't dare to disturb Li Yu. But the vulture had been staying at the cave entrance, which made her restless. So when Li Yu was about to make the next batch of pills, she hurriedly stopped him and said,

"Brother... Hu... Li... Li! Stop for a moment! You stop first!"

"Sister? What's wrong?"

Li Yu frowned and asked.

"I...that..."

Hu Mei couldn't help but panic! After all, the strength displayed by Li Yu was someone she had to look up to!

"Sister! What happened?"

Li Yu couldn't help but feel confused.

"You...look at the hole!"

Li Yu then noticed the vulture hovering at the cave entrance. Seeing the vulture's indecisive look, Li Yu couldn't help but wonder: What's wrong with this vulture? Why is it wandering around here instead of refining the Barrier Breaking Pill?

He certainly understood what Hu Mei meant. He immediately smiled at her to show his comfort and walked towards the cave entrance.

"Brother Eagle! What are you doing...?"

Hearing Li Yu's voice, the vulture, who was struggling in his heart, was startled! He quickly jumped back, muttering:

"I...I...I'm fine! I'll...I'll leave right now! I'll leave right now!"

He just said he was leaving, but he didn't move. He just stared at Li Yu eagerly.

Li Yu was moved when he saw it! It seemed that this vulture seemed to have something to ask of him! But he didn't know what it was that had troubled even this demon saint?

"Brother Ying! I am deeply grateful for the help you three provided me in coming to your place. Although I have limited abilities, I am willing to help Brother Ying solve his problems as long as I can!"

The vulture clearly wanted a favor. Li Yu didn't mince words and spoke directly. He didn't know what the vulture was asking for, but from its expression, he knew it was a big deal. He also left himself some wiggle room. While he wasn't afraid of them, it wasn't convenient for him to offend them at the moment.

The vulture heard this and couldn't help but show a look of surprise. However, he still didn't dare to ask for it directly, and immediately stammered:

"Um... that... I... the ape demon swallowed your barrier-breaking pill!"

After hesitating for a long time, he finally said something without making any sense!

The vulture finally managed to utter these words, and was already sweating profusely!

Li Yu couldn't help but frown! Then it suddenly dawned on him! They had used the ape demon as a test subject! Obviously, it was this vulture who had contributed the elixir! It had seen the effect of the ape demon swallowing it, and it wanted to ask him for another one!

Li Yu gave them Barrier Breaking Pills with the intention of winning their hearts. He hoped that by showing goodwill, he could establish a good relationship with the so-called Three Saints of Yunfu. At the very least, he hoped to prevent them from harboring hostility towards him. He did still have quite a few Barrier Breaking Pills in his ring, so giving them a few more wouldn't be a big deal.

However, he changed his mind after a second thought. After all, if he let it get it so easily, it would probably not cherish it. It might even make it greedy! He immediately said in a difficult tone:

"Well... well... to be honest with Brother Ying, I do have one of these Barrier Breaking Pills. But, I'm saving it for myself."

When the vulture heard that Li Yu still had one, he couldn't help but be delighted! However, when he heard Li Yu's last words, his face turned grim! There was only one! How could he be willing to give it to him? If it were anyone else, they would just grab it! But this person was someone he couldn't afford to offend! Grabbing it? That would be courting death! It didn't matter whether his cultivation level improved or not, staying alive was the most important thing!

"Hmm... However, since Brother Ying and I are destined to have this, I will reluctantly give this pill to Brother Ying! I hope Brother Ying can keep it well and don't lose it again!"

The vulture stared at the pill in his hand, then at Li Yu's reluctant face, stunned! This was beyond his expectations and unbelievable! He never thought that this person would actually give it the last pill he had reserved for himself!

Although he was eager, he didn't dare to accept the pill just like that! After all, it was impossible for him to give such a precious pill to him unconditionally! It was waiting for the conditions he set!

However, Li Yu was still silent, which made Vulture even more uneasy. He asked doubtfully:

"You...you're just going to give it to me like this?"

"Um……?"

"You don't have any strings attached?"

"Brother Ying! I've come to your place, and thank you for your care. You've also helped me collect so many magical herbs and medicines. I have no way to repay you, so I can only express my gratitude with this pill! Brother Ying! If you don't want it, I'll take it back! After all, this pill is still of great use to me!"

"Oh! Well... then I'll obey your command. Thank you, Brother Li! From now on, you and I are brothers! If you need anything, you can always come to me!"

After saying that, he picked up the pill and quickly turned around and left! Li Yu thought, maybe he'd just be a good person to the end. He immediately stopped it and explained to it how to refine and absorb the Barrier Breaking Pill.

Although demonic beasts are pure-minded and free from inner demons, they do have minds, and thus tend to harbor selfish thoughts. If these thoughts aren't properly managed, they won't lead to the same kind of obsession as humans, but they will significantly reduce the effectiveness of elixirs.