Chapter 1220: Chapter 1164: Bone Extraction and Finger Replacement, She’s Ruthless!

Qin Liuxi extracted a round, dirt-covered item resembling a mirror or compass from a pile of random treasures. After brushing off the dirt and applying a Dust Cleaning Technique, the item revealed its complete form in her hand.

It was an extremely ancient array plate inscribed with the Five Elements and Five Directions. Adjusting its angle under the light, she could vaguely see the Tai Chi Eight Diagram emerging on the plate.

Qin Liuxi was somewhat excited. Could this be the supreme array of the Mystic Sect, capable of spawning the Five Elements Five Directions Formation of Chaos Law?

She examined the ancient array plate repeatedly, discovering that the runes were inscribed using Telekinesis rather than a knife or pen, a feat achieved by some master in tempering this array plate.

Reflecting for a moment, she injected a bit of Daoist significance into the plate. Golden light flashed across it swiftly. It seemed alive as the runes danced, startling Little Ginseng and the others.

"Master, what is this?" Teng Zhao approached, gazing curiously at the array plate, his expression slightly grave, sensing the power emitted by this ancient plate.

Qin Liuxi wore a face full of joy and said, "We’ve found a treasure."

Chirp chirp chirp.

The Golden Rat stood on Teng Zhao’s shoulder, pressing its chest with its forelimbs, somewhat proud, as it had dug it up from a mountain peak, gouging numerous fathoms deep.

"Since you’re following Zhaozhao, consider this your home too. In the future, when you find such good things, bring them back to Qingping Temple." Qin Liuxi generously held out a piece of jade to its mouth, "Here, eat up. Even if you eat stones, eat those rich in Spiritual Energy. Don’t just eat anything; even rats need to have refined tastes."

Golden Rat: "..."

This human is quite pragmatic!

Qin Liuxi admired the array plate fondly. She didn’t blame the tricky fate for not granting her a sword soul with the divine weapon since it had now sent her such an array plate. It’s like a door closing but a window remains open.

Fate doesn’t cut all paths.

"I am going into closed-door cultivation. Zhaozhao, as the Junior Temple Master, cooperate with Qing Yuan to manage affairs." Saying this, she hugged the array plate and entered the secret chamber, leaving Teng Zhao and the others exchanging glances.

Once Qin Liuxi was gone, Little Ginseng challenged the Golden Rat, threateningly saying, "This is our territory; from now on, I’m your boss."

The Golden Rat, hugging the jade, rolled its eyes and took a crunching bite. Thousand-year-old ginseng, hehe, childish!

...

Days passed swiftly.

When Qin Liuxi emerged from closed cultivation, she had comprehended the legacy from the Three Pure Ancestors. Upon exiting the chamber, she headed toward the Tao Stone at the rear mountain, removed the Buddha Bone from beneath it, took a few steps up the mountain, and vanished into the Void.

It was late October, and the maple trees behind Qingping Temple were already red as fire. Early visitors came to admire the maples and happened to witness this scene, causing them to rub their eyes in disbelief.

"Was that a ghost?"

"In broad daylight, and on the territory of a Daoist Temple, it’s not likely that bold, right?"

"Was that an immortal?"

"Let’s leave the maples and go offer incense at the main hall."

Meanwhile, the ’immortal’ Qin Liuxi had arrived at the snowy domain of the Heavenly Mountain.

Sitting cross-legged in front of the temple, Fan Kong opened his eyes and looked at the person standing before him, saying, "Temple Master’s cultivation has achieved great success, such compassion."

His gaze fell on the object in her hand, and the pure, compassionate eyes suddenly tinted with a trace of restlessness. Trying to dispel this feeling, he closed his eyes, recited a few scriptures, and upon reopening them, his gaze was once again tranquil.

Qin Liuxi said, "I plan to break through that Boundless Barrier. Can you possibly assist me?"

"What is your intention?"

Qin Liuxi spread open her hand revealing the Buddha Bone, saying, "To become him."

Fan Kong was somewhat surprised, looking at the spotless jade-like Buddha Bone, "You wish to utilize this Buddha Bone?"

"Yes," Qin Liuxi replied, "Let’s discuss inside."

She stepped forward heading into the temple, and Fan Kong, seeing her treat it like her own domain, murmured "Amitabha Buddha" and followed her inside.

However, he soon noticed Qin Liuxi taking out knives and other tools. What was she planning to do?

Then he saw her swallowing an elixir and, upon witnessing the sharp dagger, instinctively grabbed the hand she had lifted, holding the dagger.

Qin Liuxi lowered her gaze to his hand, then cast a curious glance at Fan Kong, as if warning, little monk, you’re involving yourself with a woman.

Fan Kong released her hand, murmured a "Buddha," and asked, "You intend to become him, surely not by integrating the Buddha Bone into your own body?"

"Exactly."

Fan Kong experienced a moment of bewilderment, "Actually, I could enter that barrier as well."

"You can’t," Qin Liuxi shook her head, "Within it lies a God Formation, and you lack my comprehensive understanding of arrays. I need to see it completely."

Fan Kong wasn’t angered by her disparagement but merely looked at the Buddha Bone and said, "There are surely other ways to utilize this Buddha Bone."

Indeed there are, but she must use it.

Looking at the Buddha Bone, Qin Liuxi’s eyes bore a profound mystery, saying, "I have compelling reasons to do so."

Seeing her resolution, Fan Kong stopped persuading and only murmured a Buddha’s name.

Qin Liuxi wrapped her left index finger with Spiritual Power, and with a slight crack, a faint fracture sounded. Immediately after, she sliced through her flesh with a dagger, meticulously extracting her own finger bone.

Fan Kong considered himself to have long achieved the state of being unfazed by worldly matters, able to remain calm even before Mount Tai crumbling. But witnessing this scene, he couldn’t help a slight twitch of his brow.

The current temple master of Qingping Temple is truly ruthless!

Her ruthlessness is directed inward, maintaining a composed appearance as if she were just stripping bones from pork to the unknowing eye.

In her heart, Qin Liuxi was also wincing. Had she not received the legacy from the Three Pure Ancestors, significantly enhancing her cultivation, she wouldn’t dare to be this bold.

Although replacing her finger bone, she actually employed a spell; otherwise, she would’ve already fainted from the pain, far from being so composed!

After meticulously removing her bone, Qin Liuxi seamlessly attached Si Luo’s finger bone, then swiftly applied two spells onto it.

Fan Kong watched as the bone aligned itself with the joints, positioning automatically until it fit perfectly.

Genuine Daoist flesh-obliterating technique!

With needle and thread in hand, Qin Liuxi single-handedly stitched up the skin wound, casting a spell once the final stitch was secured, sending Daoist significance surging through the sewn finger.

Blood began to circulate within the meridians, nourishing the bone.

A powerful will to destroy the world and ancient memories surged from the finger bone to the spiritual platform.

Qin Liuxi sat cross-legged, forming intricate spells with her hands. The powerful Daoist significance emanated from her, her Primordial Spirit absorbing the memories.

Fan Kong stepped back, sitting opposite her, flipped his hand, and a dharma form emerged behind him, gazing benevolently and solemnly at the mortal world.

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, Si Luo opened his eyes, somewhat surprised and curious. Just as he attempted to trace the sensation to locate the bone’s position, it vanished in an instant.

He paused briefly, then raised an eyebrow with a smile. The little thing had really made some progress.