"...Two"
"...Why two?"
"Because that's the minimum requirement to condense the liquid needed to form a soul core. But that's just one of the many ingredients."
Rahu raised his brows; the requirements were quite…strict. No wonder there are only a handful of soul cultivators in this sect.
"The other materials? I'm sure the sect has the stock for the rest of the herbs here, right?"
"...We have, and I can even provide them to you on one condition," Seris spoke with a small smirk on her face.
"Heh? Why should I owe you when I can take those myself or complete sect missions to earn that?" Rahu asked, a bit curious to know her reason. If the request was too excessive, he would outright refuse that.
"That's true, but I'm sure you wouldn't go to such lengths, because let me tell you this, it is impossible with your peak Body Structuring Realm cultivation," Seris spoke with a smirk on her face.
"Nothing is impossible, dear. If I want to get something, I will get it…by any means necessary…ANY"
This time, Seris visibly sighed. Vivianne's chuckle echoed in her ears, making her twitch.
"...At least hear my condition first!" Seris dropped her formalities.
"You naughty girl, you should have spoken like this earlier…Go ahead, I'm all ears," Rahu snorted at this pretentious bitch.
"...I want you to bring me a drop of Virgin Yin blood from a female cultivator who has a Celestial Frost Maiden Physique!"
"!!!"
Ok wait, maybe this bitch is really bone deep delulu. Find a female cultivator with a Celestial Frost Maiden Physique and a virgin one at that? Please, he will simply ask the sect master for a soul core instead of risking this foolish endeavor.
"Ok, ok, I know what you're thinking, but don't worry, I will provide you with the details of this female cultivator I know, who fits that description perfectly."
Seeing his increasingly bored face, Seris quickly intervened, fearing he would back off.
"But why me? Aren't you an 'Origin Realm' cultivator? Just kill that woman and extract the blood?" Rahu asked with a frown. Things weren't adding up. And the way she was talking in circles about this made it even more suspicious.
If even she can't get it, then how can he? Unless—
"You have to sleep with her to get that virgin yin blood…" Seris said, not daring to look at Vivianne's face.
Just as he had guessed, how could things be so fucking simple? Rahu shook his head; he already had many things on his hands, and seducing a completely unknown woman takes time.
"I will give you my answer in a few days, and who is this female cultivator we are talking about?" Rahu replied after careful consideration.
"Her name is…"
The moment they heard the name, both Vivianne's and Rahu's eyes widened in disbelief!
…
That night, Vivianne and Rahu returned to their residence at night.
Clangs of metal could be heard across the training ground as Rahu and Vivianne clashed their weapons.
"Heh, feels like we are back in Silverleaf forest, huh?" Rahu chuckled, though this time instead of the sword he was using a…sycthe!
"Indeed, but you grew so strong now you can almost contend equally with me." Vivianne too smiled, she was strangely feeling proud of his progress.
But even though he could contend with her in terms of raw power, he was still nowhere near her skills.
Despite possessing [Sword Aura], he couldn't use it with a blade or a sword because his control was too volatile and chaotic.
So, finally, having no choice, he took out this rusted scythe. It was a long and worn rusted scythe, but that day when Rahu had gambled it to kill that assassin, it had cut through the assassin like butter.
He was concentrating his [Sword Sense] within the scythe. That is to sense a 'life' to resonate with. He tried using Mana, but he did not get any response.
So he kept practicing with Vivianne to see how he could invoke [Sword Intent] in the scythe.
So after a few trials and errors, he tried to use his [Dimensional Energy]. He had avoided it at first because this energy was very pure and natural.
He feared the scythe would explode if he used the [Dimensional Energy] carelessly, but it was strong enough to handle raw mana.
He concentrated on his [Dimensional Core], trying to communicate with. Seeing his focus, Vivianne stepped back, observing him curiously.
No matter how much she tried to ignore it, the pure unknown energy that Rahu released always attracted her, yet she didn't ask him. If he wanted, he would tell her about it.
A low hum resounded from his core, releasing a stream of energy straight into his arms that flowed into the scythe on contact.
Shriiilll!!
The moment the [Dimensional Energy] came in contact with it, the scythe trembled, and intense vibrations were released by the scythe.
The rust on it peeled away slowly, revealing a beautiful black-red scythe. It was long, almost 180cm tall.
Its blade was so sharp that a single touch could make anyone bleed!
"Heh, even locked, it seems my physique still has its uses!" Rahu chuckled. Lifting the scythe, he slashed it horizontally.
"Swoosh—shhk!"
A horizontal arc tore through the air toward a stone dummy.
BOOM!!!
The dummy instantly blasted into pieces! Mind you, blasted, not sliced!
"What the fuck!? T-that was definitely [Sword Sense] you used there. Why did it blast like that?!" Vivianne stepped toward the shattered pieces and gasped in astonishment.
"I don't know either. It seems my control isn't enough, and something about this scythe feels off. I get the feeling of 'life' within, but this…feels different." Rahu frowned; he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about this damn scythe.
The [Sword Sense] he used felt at least 10 times stronger when compared to a sword. Of course, that doesn't mean the swords are weaker. They are named the king of weapons for a reason.
After a few sparring rounds with an astonished yet adorable Vivianne, he soon adjusted to the scythe. It was a bit difficult and will definitely take a few more days to master.
"Say, Rahu, are we really going to listen to that bitch? I'm sure there are other ways to condense a soul core."