Swallowing the Stars: 100x Return for Teaching Apprentices

Chapter 112 Seizing the Body
"Seize the body?"

Longji, the blond, unicorn-like youth, looked at Qi Yuan with some surprise.

He was originally just an ordinary planetary cultivator from a backward life-bearing planet. Even though he had gained some experience by traveling around with his merchant group for the past thirty years, the information he had access to was still very limited.

Therefore, he was inevitably slightly taken aback after hearing what Qi Yuan said.

Seize the body?

Or should I possess an insect?
This... this sounds absolutely unbelievable.
Qi Yuan could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his expression.

However, based on the information he could access with his current authority, possession was indeed the best way to resolve the current predicament of this blond, one-horned youth.

At that time, the worm was in a parasitic and symbiotic relationship with the young man. If the worm were forcibly killed, the young man would naturally perish as well.

However, although it cannot be killed directly, if this blond, one-horned youth can successfully seize the consciousness of that time-sucking insect, he can turn the tables and directly take over the body of that time-sucking insect.

When the time comes, if he so desires, he can naturally parasitize the original body in the form of a time-spreading insect, thus indirectly controlling the original body.

"Don't underestimate this little insect."

Qi Yuan reminded him with a serious expression.

"At this time, the Saurus Insect is naturally proficient in the laws of time and can differentiate into a large number of offspring to parasitize enemies to assist in cultivation or combat. If you can successfully possess it, you will not only be able to turn the tables and escape the fate of being controlled, but you may even turn misfortune into blessing and obtain an unimaginable great opportunity!"

Such an opportunity would be the envy of even the vast majority of realm lords!

"This lord..."

The blond, one-horned youth hesitated before asking, "If... if I were to possess someone, would it definitely save my companions?"

"That's hard to say."

However, meeting his expectant gaze, Qi Yuan shook his head slightly.
"First, possession is extremely difficult. Even if I try my best to help you, the probability of you succeeding in possession is probably no more than 10% or 20%."

"Secondly, your companions have been parasitized and controlled by the offspring of the Time-Swept Worm. I don't know the abilities of the Time-Swept Worm, nor do I know if it can be removed. If you can successfully possess them, you can study it yourself."

Qi Yuan sighed, "Of course, if you give up this opportunity, I will find others to try to possess this worm. However, even if they succeed, I cannot guarantee what state you and your companions will ultimately be in."
The energy I left behind should be enough to suppress the consciousness of the Scorpion Worm for about a day. Think it over carefully during this time.

Upon hearing Qi Yuan's words, the blond, one-horned youth hesitated slightly at first, but then his gaze gradually became incredibly firm.

"Don't think about it!"

The blond, one-horned youth knelt heavily before Qi Yuan, saying, "Lord, I am willing to attempt possession. Please, Lord, guide me on how to do it!"

"You've decided? If the possession fails, your soul will dissipate and you will die." Qi Yuan asked again solemnly.

"My lord, I have made my decision!" The blond, one-horned youth nodded emphatically.

"In that case, I'll do my best to help you."

Qi Yuan nodded, then spoke again in a serious tone,

"However, for me to help you possess the body of this worm, I not only need to provide a precious possession technique, but also prepare other auxiliary treasures. The value of these things is more than a thousand times greater than my entire territory."

"My lord, I...this is too, too..."

Upon hearing this, the blond, one-horned youth's face immediately showed an expression of embarrassment and horror.

Good heavens, the price paid for possessing this Time-Snatching Insect is so high! It's more than a thousand times more precious than the Lord's entire territory!
That would be a terrifying number! Even if you sold yourself and your companions tens of millions of times, it wouldn't amount to a drop in the ocean.
At this moment, the blond, one-horned youth even considered simply letting himself and his companions die. How could his and his dozens of worthless lives be worth such a huge price!

"Hehe, you don't need to be nervous. Since I'm willing to go to such lengths, it's naturally because you, or rather, the Time Worm within you, are worth this investment."

Qi Yuan smiled and offered a word of comfort, but then changed the subject again, "However, since I've invested, I need a return as well."

"My lord, please give me your orders. I will do anything you ask, even at the cost of my life!" the blond, one-horned youth said solemnly.

It's not to the point of 'ten thousand deaths'.

Qi Yuan smiled and said, "All you need to do is become my disciple. If you can successfully possess my body, I will gain a disciple with unparalleled talent, and all my investment will not be wasted."

"Ah, my lord, is that all?" The blond, one-horned youth gaped in astonishment.

In his view, this was hardly a request; it was an incredible reward that he would never have dared to dream of!
I never expected that the lord would not only be willing to go to great lengths to help me get rid of my troubles, but also want to take me as his disciple. What incredible luck I've stumbled upon!

He felt as if he had been struck by an incredible stroke of luck, and a mix of emotions—excitement, gratitude, and astonishment—surged violently within him, almost causing him to lose his mind.

Qi Yuan smiled and nodded as he watched his constantly changing expression: "It's that simple. So, are you willing?"

"Yes! I do!"

Realizing what had happened, the blond, one-horned youth hurriedly kowtowed deeply to Qi Yuan.

"Disciple Longji Montoya pays respects to Master! I will never forget Master's kindness!"

"Haha, okay, get up."

Qi Yuan smiled and nodded, but a wisp of his consciousness quickly checked the disciple attribute panel that had just appeared in his sea of ​​consciousness—

[Name: Longji Montoya] [Race: Dark Elf Clan]

[Realm: Stellar Level, Third Tier]

[Attribute: Thunder]

[School of Practice: Spiritual Mindfulness Master]

[Base return rate: 21x]

"Not an attribute of the Time-Scented Insect? It seems the system determines this based on the dominant consciousness within the body."

Now that a solution has been devised, Qi Yuan will not delay any longer.

That same day, he contacted Wanbaoge, with whom he had been cooperating for many years, to purchase a set of learning sessions for the "Possession" secret technique, and specifically requested that they be made into a heritage crystal.

Generally speaking, secret transactions are naturally faster and more convenient in the virtual universe.

However, considering the condition of his newly accepted disciple, he naturally needed to make more preparations.

At that time, the Saga insect was a strange life form known for its soul.

Although this Time-Swept Insect is currently only at the Stellar level, and even with his own help to suppress it, the chances of Longji successfully possessing it are still extremely low.

After all, the difference in pure soul power is extremely vast.

Qi Yuan's request for Wanbaoge to create inheritance crystals representing the number of times the "Possession" technique could be learned was based on this consideration.

The creation of inheritance crystals is quite complex. In addition to containing the secret techniques to be learned, they also seal in a portion of pure, unclaimed soul power according to the user's needs.

This portion of soul power can not only help low-level cultivators stimulate and strengthen their souls in a short period of time, enabling them to memorize and comprehend the contents of secret techniques more quickly, but it can also be unleashed for attacks at crucial moments, serving as a one-time burst of power.

Its general effects are somewhat similar to the inheritance soul imprint that Luo Feng fused with when he obtained the inheritance of Meteorite Star in the original work.

However, one is a common, widely available product in the universe, while the other is something that the owner of the Meteorite Star had to put some effort into making; the difference in their effects is immeasurable.

At the very least, ordinary inheritance crystals do not have the function of modifying mental power, and the soul power stored in conventional and popular inheritance crystals is extremely limited, at most reaching the level comparable to a normal stellar level ninth rank.

The opportunity to learn the "Body Seizure" secret technique, along with the need to create a legacy crystal and other auxiliary preparations, cost Qi Yuan a total of more than 4700 Hunyuan units, which is nearly half of his current cash!
However, if these things can truly help that disciple successfully possess another body and grant him a special disciple with the powerful talent of the Time-Swept Insect, then all the sacrifices will be worthwhile!
After nearly a month of anxious waiting—

Finally, the items Qi Yuan had ordered were delivered, escorted by three powerful peak-level Realm Lords.

After confirming that he had received the goods correctly, Qi Yuan immediately returned to his secluded meditation room and quickly entered the world he carried with him.

On the vast grassland, Longji, a blond, one-horned youth, sat cross-legged on the grass as if he were cultivating.

However, behind his head, silver threads resembling tentacles swayed slightly, creating an indescribably eerie scene.

The moment Qi Yuan appeared, Long Ji, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly raised his head, revealing a pair of eerie eyes that shone with silver light.

"Chi chi chi~~~"

The strands of silver light instantly rose up and then rapidly enveloped Qi Yuan.

In the blink of an eye, Qi Yuan's surroundings transformed into a 'dense forest' world enveloped by fine silver threads.

However, the next second, as tiny arcs of electricity flowed around Qi Yuan and bounced off the silver threads, they immediately shattered and disintegrated.
"At this moment, the speed at which the Scorpion Insect broke through the suppression was increasing rapidly. Fortunately, the item was delivered; if it had been delayed any longer, the chances of success would have become increasingly slim."

Qi Yuan sighed and took a step forward, instantly arriving in front of the seated blond, one-horned youth.

A wisp of world power then invaded the other party's sea of ​​consciousness, and then transformed into a large net, directly binding and suppressing the thousand-winged and thousand-legged alien insect floating above the three giant star fireballs!

"teacher!"

The disciple Longji's voice instantly transmitted from within the stellar fireball.

Qi Yuan World's power trembled, and he also transmitted his voice, "Yes, the item has arrived. I will immediately send it directly into your sea of ​​consciousness. You should comprehend it as soon as possible and then begin your actions. At this point, the Scorpion Worm is growing too fast, and the further you go, the lower your chances of success will become."

“Disciple understands!” Longji replied telepathically.

"Alright, then be prepared. At that time, the Soul-Slaying Worm is connected to your soul, and there might be some unexpected noises later."

After giving one last instruction, Qi Yuan immediately manipulated the newly acquired inheritance crystal to quickly melt and merge into Long Ji's sea of ​​consciousness.

blah blah blah!

A nearly transparent droplet of water condensed and appeared in this sea of ​​consciousness, and was then drawn to quickly fall onto the largest star fireball in the sea of ​​consciousness.

woohoo~~~
A powerful surge of pure soul energy emanated from the transparent water droplet, making the star fireball's light even brighter and more intense.

At the same time, within the water droplet, an invisible energy directly merged into the stellar fireball.

"Hehe, the fusion was successful. Next, all we need to do is..."

Just as Qi Yuan was about to relax, an unexpected change suddenly occurred on that stellar fireball.
(End of this chapter)