The so-called illusory form refers to the man-eating tiger that appears not being a substantial existence, more like a phantom that can only frighten but lacks attacking power.
The red glowing bead should be the inner core of the man-eating tiger. After the man-eating tiger died, only the inner core remains in the mortal world.
The true ancient fierce beast, the man-eating tiger, has a formidable attacking power. However, its inner core’s attacking power is weak, probably less than one percent of the man-eating tiger’s original body.
The inner core can retain the Divine Awareness of the man-eating tiger, which means that this red bead actually possesses consciousness, the consciousness of the man-eating tiger!
In Leo’s opinion, the cause and effect of the matter should be as follows:
For some unknown reason, the inner core of the man-eating tiger entered the ancient tomb beneath Front Car Mountain. Upon discovering a branch Dragon Vein beneath the blood pool in the main tomb chamber, the inner core attempted to absorb the Dragon Vein Aura.
An unlucky Water Monkey also entered the ancient tomb and was controlled by the inner core of the man-eating tiger.
Through the Water Monkey, the inner core of the man-eating tiger allowed Georgia to obtain the blood-colored jade stone. Through the connection with the jade stone, it slowly absorbed the original life force of the villagers in Riverside Village through the earth’s veins.
Absorbing Dragon Vein Aura and seizing the original life force, the inner core of the man-eating tiger has only one goal: to reshape its physical body and become a true man-eating tiger!
Looking at the illusory form of the man-eating tiger, Leo’s face showed no fear. On the contrary, he smiled and his eyes sparkled, as if he had discovered a treasure.
Without further hesitation, Leo formed hand seals and struck a seal towards the illusory form of the man-eating tiger in front of him.
After a strange roar, the illusory form of the man-eating tiger disappeared, and the red bead reappeared.
The red bead shook twice, trying to escape, but it was no longer possible.
Leo directly grabbed it and put it into his hand before storing it in his Damaged Storage Sack.
The inner core of the man-eating tiger is definitely a valuable item. After being refined through secret methods, it can enhance and improve Divine Awareness.
With the problem in Riverside Village resolved and obtaining the inner core of the man-eating tiger as a bonus, Leo’s trip to Riverside Village was not in vain.
With his great achievement accomplished, Leo initially planned to leave. However, just as he took a step forward, he stopped because a message rushed into his mind like an electric current.
This was a message from the Dragon Vein beneath the ancient tomb.
As soon as the message entered his mind, Leo knew what Dragon Vein wanted to tell him – Dragon Vein had been damaged.
Under the prolonged occupation and reckless absorption of Dragon Vein Aura by the inner core of the man-eating tiger, Dragon Vein suffered irreparable damage.
A branch Dragon Vein cannot be compared to a main Dragon Vein. The stability and self-healing ability of a branch Dragon Vein are poor. Once damaged, it is highly likely that the branch Dragon Vein will perish.
It was fortunate for the inner core of the man-eating tiger that if there was a main Dragon Vein beneath Front Car Mountain’s ancient tomb, under the violent and powerful Dragon Vein Aura, instead of being absorbed, it would have been harmed by the main Dragon Vein.
The branch Dragon Vein was requesting Leo to heal it.
One Dragon Vein benefits one land. If a place initially lacks a Dragon Vein, it is fine. However, if a place has been nourished by a Dragon Vein and then loses it, it is undoubtedly a disaster for that place.
Without hesitation, Leo decided to save this branch Dragon Vein!
He turned around and took two steps forward before jumping directly into the already dried-up blood pool.
Walking to the northern edge of the blood pool, Leo extended his right hand and condensed his spiritual power into a giant wolf hair brush.
Activating his internal Spiritual Power and channeling it through the brush tip, Leo waved his right hand and started painting in mid-air.
While painting, Leo didn’t stand still but moved with a specific rhythm.
After nine minutes, Leo stepped out from the southern side of the blood pool.
Dispersing the wolf hair brush, Leo stood straight at the edge of the blood pool. He took a deep breath and formed hand seals. With a seal strike towards the center of the blood pool, his seal did not hit the ground but disappeared about thirty centimeters above it.
The next moment, a faint golden light illuminated the entire blood pool.
After dimming down, a super-sized rune appeared within the blood pool.
The rune was composed of faint golden lines that covered the entire blood pool.
The rune was exactly thirty centimeters above the ground of the blood pool.
A strange fluctuation reverberated throughout the entire tomb chamber.
The underground Dragon Vein sensed what Leo was doing and suddenly emitted a faint dragon roar in response, seemingly expressing gratitude to Leo.
“It seems we’re almost there.”
After hesitating for a moment, Leo gritted his teeth and made up his mind. He took out a sealed small jade bottle from his Void Storage Talisman.
Leo obtained this small jade bottle from an old man when he went to Northern Desolation Mountains. It contained three drops of that old man’s essence blood.
Opening the small jade bottle, Leo’s face showed a pained expression. However, he still poured out all three drops of essence blood before they even touched the ground. The runes absorbed them.
The runes that absorbed the essence blood emitted brilliant golden light, illuminating the entire tomb chamber with splendor.
The runes descended again and eventually imprinted completely into the ground of the blood pool before disappearing.
At this moment, a majestic vitality emerged and resonated within the tomb chamber for a moment before suddenly vanishing.
Another dragon roar sounded.
Leo stood quietly at the edge of the blood pool with his eyes seemingly closed but not completely shut. It appeared as if he was sensing something.
Three minutes later, a peculiar aura transmitted from beneath his feet through the earth to his body.
Leo had suffered some minor injuries from being ambushed by the inner core of the man-eating tiger. This peculiar aura helped him quickly heal his injuries.
Leo knew very well that this was feedback from Dragon Vein. The branch Dragon Vein beneath Front Car Mountain’s ancient tomb was thanking and repaying him.
The minor injuries were quickly completely healed. Leo exhaled slowly and opened his eyes.
At this point, there was no longer any danger of extinction for the branch Dragon Vein.
With his spiritual array nurturing it, after some time, Dragon Vein would be able to recover to its normal state.
Leo turned around and walked directly towards the exit of the ancient tomb.
After reaching the stone passage, Leo used an Escape Technique. When he reappeared, he was already on top of Front Car Mountain.
Leo tidied up his mood and walked down from the mountain.
Returning to Riverside Village, Leo first found the village chief and informed him that everything had been resolved.
Naturally, the village chief expressed his gratitude to Leo and invited him to stay as a guest.
Leo had no intention of staying in Riverside Village and politely declined the village chief’s offer. He then left Riverside Village with Madame.
Upon arriving in town, Madame directly sent Leo back to his clinic.
Just as Leo was about to continue unsealing an ancient bronze painting in his backyard room, Coral called him.
After answering her call, Leo left his clinic and headed to Wilde Jewelry Group.
As evening approached at seven o’clock, lights illuminated everywhere.
Wendem Grand Hotel was brightly lit with guests filling every seat.