Swallowing the Stars: Heart of the Martial God

Chapter 16 Intelligent Life Puff
"Good, let's prepare to depart." The temple envoy looked at the transformed Ling Xuan and nodded slightly. "The clan has already arranged a D9-class 'Crimson Flame' spaceship for you."

With that, he waved his hand, and a dazzling holographic image appeared in the void.

A spaceship, its body a deep crimson like a burning flame, floated in the air. Its streamlined hull was covered with intricate and complex energy patterns, and its exhaust nozzles shimmered with a mysterious, eerie blue light.

"There are some good things I've prepared for you inside. Go on." The temple envoy smiled meaningfully, a sly glint in his eyes.

Ling Xuan bowed respectfully and politely took his leave.

Upon arriving outside the temple, the "Crimson Flame" appeared from afar like a colossal steel beast, its hull reflecting the surrounding light, giving it an exceptionally majestic appearance.

As he stepped inside the spaceship, a soft blue light instantly enveloped him.

Directly ahead, a figure floated in as lightly as a nimble elf; it was a catwoman who combined sexiness and cuteness.

Her fluffy, milky-white curly hair was tied into two high ponytails, with pink bows at the ends, swaying gently with her movements.

Her small, pointed, pink ears twitched playfully every now and then, and tiny crystal studs were set in them, shimmering under the blue light.

A fluffy tail peeked out from behind her, its tip a soft pink, like a marshmallow, swaying rhythmically with her steps.

She was wearing a tight-fitting pink maid outfit that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.

The hem of her short skirt rose slightly, revealing her long and fair legs, with a pair of pink bow ties on her knees.

A large bow was tied at the neckline, partially revealing her delicate collarbone and a hint of her cleavage.

A pair of purple knee-high boots encased her calves, with silver embellishments on the boots that made a crisp sound as she walked.

Her round, purple eyes, like deep amethysts, sparkled with a lively and playful light, and her long eyelashes fluttered as if hiding countless little secrets.

Her small nose was slightly upturned, giving her a cute look, and her pouty lips were as red as cherries. When she smiled, she revealed two adorable little tiger teeth.

"Master! I've been waiting for you for so long!" The catwoman twirled gracefully, her pink skirt blooming like a flower. "Whether it's piloting a spaceship, searching for treasure, or telling the funniest cosmic jokes, I can do it all! From now on, Master's adventures will be taken care of by me, the cutest little assistant in the universe!"

She put her hands on her hips, slightly puffed out her chest, and struck a playful yet sexy pose.

"It really is an intelligent life form, and it looks like a very high-end model." Ling Xuan nodded in satisfaction. This intelligent life form was exactly the type he liked, both in appearance and personality.

"Oh no, I have a feeling that our ancestors have seen right through me," Ling Xuan thought to himself.

Do you have a name yet?

"Not yet, I'm waiting for my master to name me! I'm a newborn intelligent life form." The cat girl excitedly approached Ling Xuan, her bright eyes blinking.

"Then you'll be called Puff from now on," Ling Xuan said after thinking for a while.

"Wow! I love this name!" Puff jumped up excitedly, did an elegant somersault in the air, and deliberately struck a seductive pose when she landed. "The flight path is set! The Crimson Flame is about to transform into a super space express, whoosh—heading towards the Candle Dragon Secret Realm! Puff is going to put on the most dazzling launch show for her master!"

"Okay." Ling Xuan nodded, indicating that she could set off.

Upon receiving the instructions, Puff quickly moved around the control panel, her delicate hands issuing a long string of commands that made the spaceship's engines roar.

"It is estimated that we will arrive at our destination in 3 days. During this time, you can continue to cultivate your secret techniques in the killing field of the virtual universe, or open the panoramic virtual world to watch the journey."

Puff quickly nestled into Ling Xuan's arms and lay down in a comfortable position. "There's no rush with cultivation. Cultivation is about balance. I've been cultivating a lot lately, so it's time for some relaxation," Ling Xuan said, stroking the cat contentedly.

"Master, how would you like to relax and have some fun?" Puff looked up at Ling Xuan with her bright, innocent eyes.

"What else could be relaxing? Quickly find out what good stuff the Candle Dragon Secret Realm produces. There are so many good things, why not take them? They're all our own stuff, so it's not unreasonable for me to take a few more, is it?"

Ling Xuan's eyes were full of excitement. Although the clan had given a lot of support, who would complain about not having enough money?

Moreover, it would be even better if we could obtain some treasures that could assist in cultivation or enhance combat power.

Most importantly, treasure hunting is a major feature of this world, so how could I miss it?

Most importantly, the temple messenger had said before he left that there were many treasures and he could take whatever he wanted.

It seems like they said to take whatever you want, so let's just leave it at that, it's definitely fine to take whatever you want.

"Understood, dear master. Puff will now compile the relevant treasure production data for you in the Candle Dragon Secret Realm."

Although Puff is a newly born intelligent life form, as an intelligent butler used by Ling Xuan, she has extremely high authority within the Zhulong clan. Since there are no secrets about the products produced in the secret realm, Puff quickly compiled the relevant information.

"Master, the Candle Dragon Secret Realm produces many rare treasures! Among them is a treasure called 'Spirit Essence Crystal Core,' which is formed from the rich cosmic energy in the secret realm and contains the effect of assisting in comprehending the laws."

Once integrated, it allows the user to comprehend the laws as if guided by an invisible mentor, greatly accelerating the speed of understanding the laws. The originally obscure and difficult-to-understand patterns of the laws will become much clearer, generally useful when comprehending a domain.

As she spoke, Puff projected a holographic image of the Spirit Crystal Core into the air. The core displayed a colorful hue, with flowing light slowly circulating inside.

"There's also the 'Primal Energy Fruit,' an excellent treasure for enhancing genetic energy. It's one of the key ingredients for creating an E-grade nutrient chamber."

"Master, the materials required for the stellar-level nutrient capsule you used to soak in were far more advanced than these, but they were still extremely valuable in the universe."

Puff stretched out her little hand and gently touched the introductory image of the Primal Energy Fruit. The image instantly zoomed in, showing the liquid radiating a soft glow in the crystal bottle.

"Furthermore, the 'Soul Essence Fruit' should not be underestimated. It can improve the strength of your soul, making it more resilient and perceptive."

These are excellent treasures even at the stellar and cosmic levels.

Puff blinked and reported the Soul Essence Pearl's information to Ling Xuan in detail. The Soul Essence Fruit emitted a mysterious glow in the projection, as if it contained endless mysteries.

"Oh, right, there's another rare material, the E9 grade metal 'Star Pattern Black Iron,' which is an excellent material for crafting top-tier weapons and armor. Weapons made from it are incredibly sharp and perfectly suited to carrying the secret runes of the Fire Law. It's said that 'Star Pattern Black Iron' is one of the auxiliary materials used to create the Fire Void Divine Weapon—the Hell Divine Weapon—one of the nine divine weapons of the Controller."

Puff chattered on and on, her tail swaying merrily in the air as she presented one important treasure after another to Ling Xuan.

Ling Xuan's eyes lit up as he listened, his heart filled with anticipation. "I didn't expect there to be so many good things in the Candle Dragon Secret Realm. I must find as many as possible this time. Puff, once we get to the secret realm, you have to help me search carefully for these treasures."

"Don't worry, Master! With Puff here, none of those treasures will escape, and we'll take them all!" Puff patted her chest and assured him, her face beaming with confidence.

"Scavenging, scavenging, no, let's go, let's go!" Ling Xuan was overjoyed.

Thank you 'Qin Xianlin' for the 900 Qidian Coins! Thank you, Boss Qin! Thank you 'Qin Xianlin' for the two monthly tickets. Thank you, thank you!

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