CHAPTER 409: CHAPTER 356: THE SECOND PIECE OF THE TREASURE MAP

Chu Chen exchanged the Evolution Formula for the Double-Winged Demon Tiger from the Slaughter Atlas, which cost him a full hundred thousand Slaughter Value.

The evolution direction of the Double-Winged Demon Tiger is the Fire Feather Demon Tiger, with quality reaching Immortal Level Middle Grade, belonging to the fire, darkness, and beast categories.

If the evolution succeeds, it is hoped to reach the Emperor Level in the future.

When Chu Chen listed the evolution materials, even with the two elders’ experience, they couldn’t help but marvel secretly. These materials are extremely precious, and it might be difficult to gather them in a short time, especially after just experiencing a city defense battle where the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures were depleted.

After all, if defeated, these good things would be wasted by the Star Beasts, so it’s better to use them for a slight chance of winning the city defense battle.

As a result, it will probably be difficult to gather the materials needed for the Double-Winged Demon Tiger’s evolution in a short time.

Elder Wu suppressed his excitement and smiled at Chu Chen, saying, "There’s no rush about this, given the Double-Winged Demon Tiger’s current condition, it should hold on for a while. Tomorrow, I’ll go to Black Mist City to buy materials."

"Hmm, I’ll go with you," Elder Li followed up.

Hearing this, Elder Wu nodded and said, "That’s good, having you along will speed up the journey."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen recounted the details of refining the Evolution Potion.

The process of refining the potion from the Evolution Formula given by the Slaughter Atlas is not complicated. As long as one is attentive, the success rate is quite high.

After the two elders memorized it thoroughly, they asked again about any doubtful areas.

Seeing this, Chu Chen had to carefully input the process of refining the Evolution Potion into the Communication Bracelet, worried that the two elders might make mistakes.

Elder Wu, looking at the Communication Bracelet, was filled with joy.

"Xiaochu, it’s really thanks to you this time. Come over and have a drink with us."

Upon obtaining a method to heal the Double-Winged Demon Tiger, Elder Wu was noticeably more optimistic.

Chu Chen raised the Token in his hand and smiled, saying, "We’ll drink in a little while, I want to browse the treasure vault first."

Seeing this, Elder Wu immediately burst into laughter.

"Young Wang is quite generous this time, not limiting the number of treasures you can pick."

"Old man, are you foolish? With Chu Chen’s wealth now, would he even fancy the scraps collected by young Wang?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Wu laughed heartily.

Chu Chen waved his hand and said, "This statement is incorrect, I’m very interested in seeing the City Lord’s collection."

Hearing this, Elder Wu said no more and immediately opened the door to the treasure vault.

The familiar scene reappeared. It had only been half a year since he last entered the treasure vault, and this time he wondered whether new treasures had been added inside.

Entering with expectations, Chu Chen quickly realized how wrong he was.

Not only had the treasures inside not increased, but they had shrunk by more than seventy percent.

However, this was understandable, having gone through two major Beast Tides in half a year; preserving even thirty percent of the treasure is quite rare.

Chu Chen picked and chose from the treasure vault but did not find anything he liked.

The remaining treasures in the vault were mostly rare metals and a few broken artifacts.

These things did not interest Chu Chen at all. He dusted off his hands and was about to turn and leave.

Just then, he inadvertently spotted a piece of leather peeking from under a piece of armor.

Thinking it wouldn’t hurt to take a look, Chu Chen moved the broken armor aside.

Under the armor was a piece of beast skin, roughly half a meter in size, covered in dust, and one couldn’t tell how long it had been stored there.

As Chu Chen reached to pick up the beast skin, he felt a momentary slowdown in his movement.

He quickly drew back his fingers, and with a flip of his hand, an identically sized beast skin appeared in his hand.

As soon as this beast skin appeared, it emitted blinding white light, then slowly floated towards the air.

Meanwhile, the dusty beast skin also emitted white light and floated upwards.

As the two pieces of beast skin got closer, the brightness of the white light increased until they finally joined completely, and the white light slowly dissipated.

A meter-sized piece of beast skin gently fell into Chu Chen’s hand.

Chu Chen immediately picked up the beast skin to examine it, finding no signs of any tearing, as if there had only ever been one piece of beast skin.

After a brief examination, Chu Chen carefully put away the beast skin.

The Time Power within the Treasure Map increased by about double, and its mountains and rivers also increased, though he still couldn’t decipher any clues.

Getting one of these Treasure Maps was already a stroke of great luck, and as for anything else, Chu Chen dared not expect too much, leaving it all to fate.

Chu Chen brushed off the dust on his clothes and then walked straight out of the treasure vault.

When Elder Wu saw Chu Chen coming out of the treasure vault, he raised his glass and laughed, asking, "Chu the Kid, did you find anything you like in the vault?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen smiled and nodded, "Actually, I did find something."

"Haha, that’s good. Come over and drink, today we won’t go home until we’re drunk."

The two elders were sharp enough not to ask what treasure Chu Chen had acquired.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen seemed to remember something and immediately took out several jars from the Spatial Ring. "Oh, my memory! Here, here, I brought this wine from Cyan Dragon City. You two elders should try it."

"That’s great, I’ve never tasted the wine from Cyan Dragon City."

The two elders and the younger drank heartily until late at night before ending the drinking session, staggering with every step.

After parting from the two elders, Chu Chen quickly circulated his Soul Power to expel the alcohol.

Not that he has poor alcohol tolerance, but his parents are waiting at home, and appearing drunk in front of them would undoubtedly cause them concern.

Chu Chen went to the battlefield in the east of the city and brought back Lei Yao and Nirvana.

The gains from this city defense battle for the two beasts were significant; Nirvana had absorbed an Undead Crystal, greatly enhancing its control over the Power of the Undead. Its Undead Domain expanded from twenty meters to fifty meters, and having absorbed numerous souls, it advanced one rank, reaching Fourth Rank Monarch Level.

Lei Yao absorbed a considerable amount of Star Beast blood, advancing its Realm to Fifth Rank Monarch Level, and its Blood Domain also increased to fifty-five meters.

After storing the two beasts into the Soul Sea, Chu Chen eagerly headed home.

Being away from home for half a year, he couldn’t deny missing it.

When Chu Chen returned home, half an hour had already passed.

The first-floor living room was still lit, and Father Chu and Mrs. Chu had fallen asleep on the sofa.

Chu Chen tiptoed into the room, careful not to wake his parents.

However, Father Chu noticed him.

"Brat, what time do you call this to come home!"

Before Chu Chen could respond, Mrs. Chu also awoke.

After some warm greetings, Father Chu inquired about Chu Chen’s future cultivation plans.

Mrs. Chu was concerned about Chu Chen’s safety and how many days he would stay at home.

With Ying Wenjie around, safety wasn’t much of a concern, and as for how many days to stay home, Chu Chen hadn’t decided yet.

Although Long Batian had given him a month off, the city defense battle and Zhang Yuyan’s departure had greatly impacted him.

With his current strength, he wasn’t in a position to enjoy a carefree holiday.