Chapter 279: Departure

Chapter 279: Departure

Looking at the three options, Xiao Ming's mouth twitched.

Zi Yan's little white dress was not something he wanted to take out. If someone found it, it would be hard to explain. Moreover, this item had no value, so Xiao Ming ignored it.

'Pill Soul Serum, Great Single Soul Skill...' After silently reciting these two names, Xiao Ming had already decided within himself.

'Simulator, I choose the Pill Soul Serum.'

As soon as Xiao Ming's words fell, a pool of sticky, bright green liquid appeared in front of him. At the moment it appeared, a faint fragrance wafted through the air.

Xiao Ming, who was already used to the simulator delivering items in this way, brought forth his soul power and held the Pill Soul Serum without spilling a single drop.

He then took out a cold jade bottle from his storage ring and transferred all the Pill Soul Serum into it before retracting his soul power.

Looking at the Pill Soul Serum in his hand, Xiao Ming smiled.

Pill Soul Serum was one of the main ingredients for refining the Core Soul Marrow and was extremely rare. Previously, Xiao Ming had obtained the Heavenly Numb Jade Essence, which was another main ingredient for refining it.

The Core Soul Marrow was a kind of extremely unique treasure. Moreover, it was very attractive to alchemists because it could forge one's soul!

This so-called forging would temper and refine one's soul. In other words, this Core Soul Marrow could purify one's soul.

But it could not be consumed directly. It required some other natural treasures to mediate it in order to unleash its full effect.

Although Xiao Ming had heard of the name "Core Soul Marrow" before, he had never really encountered it.

But in this simulation, he found traces of the Core Soul Marrow.

After receiving the news, he tried to exchange it but failed.

This was not unexpected, as one of the five great clans of the Pill Tower, they must be aware of the value of the Core Soul Marrow, and they would not exchange this ultimate treasure of alchemists that easily.

Because with it, a soul at the peak of the Mortal Realm can easily break through to the Spirit Realm.

Only by breaking through the soul can one become an eighth-tier Alchemist!

At present, if Xiao Ming had the Core Soul Marrow, combined with the effect of the soul technique, he would probably break through to the Spirit Realm within a month.

Unfortunately, this herb was not easy to obtain, and the simulator did not generate the Core Soul Marrow, only the Pill Soul Serum.

In fact, compared with the Pill Soul Serum, the value of the Great Single Soul Skill was higher.

He could obtain both of these things in the future, but compared to medicinal herbs, the soul technique was a replicable thing that would be easily obtainable in the future.

However, Hu Jia couldn't help but feel that there was an unbridgeable gap between them. They were no longer children, and their lives were taking different paths. She knew that the distance between them would only grow wider, and it made her heart ache.

In the end, they took a leisurely stroll around the Inner Academy, reminiscing about old memories and sharing stories of their past experiences. Xiao Ming listened intently to Hu Jia as she spoke, and she also warned him to be cautious when venturing outside.

Xiao Ming saw the sadness in her eyes, but there was nothing he could do.

As they hugged each other goodbye, Hu Jia held on tightly, not wanting to let go. She could feel Xiao Ming's warmth, and it was comforting yet bittersweet. She wished that time could stop at this moment, but she knew that it was impossible.

She whispered in his ear, "Take care of yourself," and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. This was the first time she had done something like this, but at this moment she couldn't care less.

As he walked away, Xiao Ming looked back and saw Hu Jia standing there, without taking her eyes off him

Life was a series of farewells and reunions, but this particular farewell felt a little heavier than most.

After meeting with everyone familiar, on the third day, Xiao Ming and his companions left, and many people came to see them off.

...

The warm sunshine poured down from the sky, illuminating the area before the Inner Academy where several Elders stood.

"First Elder, you can see us off here." Xiao Ming said with a smile to the First Elder in front of him.

Su Qian looked at the handsome young man with a warm smile and felt a twinge of emotion. "Remember to take care of Zi Yan," he said, "and since the journey ahead is long, you can use this gryphon as your ride."

At Su Qian's words, a massive black shadow accompanied by the screech of an eagle descended from the sky. The gryphon's enormous wings stirred up a gust of wind, causing the nearby trees to bend.

Without wasting any time, he hopped onto the back of the gryphon. Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin followed closely behind.

"Xiao Ming, remember to be careful on your journey!" Hu Jia shouted as she waved goodbye.

Perched on the head of the gryphon, Xiao Ming smiled and nodded in response to her farewell.

Then, in front of everyone's eyes, the gryphon turned into a small black dot and disappeared quickly out of sight.

Su Qian slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at Hu Jia, who could not hold back her tears. He smiled and said, "Little girl, don't worry. With Xiao Ming's character, even in that Central Plains, he will still do well."

"After all, he is the best student who ever graduated from our Jia Nan Academy!"

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End of Volume 3

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