Yan Yuan Spirit Grass
Rank: Six-tier Spiritual Seed
Characteristics: Increases Primordial Spirit and Lifespan, moisturizes Divine Soul, eliminates Five Declines, refines vitality, purifies spirit and strengthens body.
Status: Full of spirituality, abundant vitality
The Spiritual Seed of Yan Yuan Spirit Grass, a six-tier Spiritual Plant, requires irrigation with Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Seeds to be cultivated. Growth requirements: Needs to be planted in a place with vigorous vitality and abundant spiritual energy. It matures in one hundred years, flowers in fifty years, and bears Yan Yuan Longevity Fruits in fifty years. One-hundred-year-old Yan Yuan Longevity Fruits have the effect of increasing Lifespan and are the main Materials for refining Longevity Pills and Longevity Wine.
Mou Xing Spirit Grass
Rank: Six-tier Spiritual Seed
Characteristics: Mou Xing Soul Condensation, Mou Xing Soul Solidification, Mou Xing Source Gathering, Divine Soul tempering, star source affinity.
Status: Dim starlight, spirituality not apparent
The Spiritual Seed of Mou Xing Spirit Grass, a six-tier Spiritual Plant, requires bathing in starlight and injecting the spirit of star source for the Spiritual Seed to be cultivated. Growth requirements: Needs to be planted in a place with abundant star source and rich Heavenly and Earthly spiritual power. It needs to grow alongside Star Radiance Crystals to aid its growth. It matures in one hundred and fifty years, flowers in sixty years, and bears Mou Xing Spiritual Fruits in sixty years. Sixty-year-old Mou Xing Spiritual Fruits have the effect of strengthening the Divine Soul and are the main Materials for refining Soul Gathering Pills and Heavenly Star Pills.
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After leaving Return to Heaven Pavilion and returning to the inn, Li Mu immediately took out the Spiritual Plant seeds, checked their attributes one by one, and a joyous smile he couldn't hide appeared on his face.
These two kinds of six-tier Spiritual Plants, one related to Lifespan and the other to Divine Soul, if cultivated, the Spiritual Plants obtained will definitely be in these two directions. The Spiritual Plant of Mou Xing Spirit Grass might even be the star source that increases the Rank of Star Cloud Contemplation Method.
In addition to the two kinds of six-tier Spiritual Plants, there were also more than a dozen kinds of four-tier and five-tier Spiritual Plant seeds. This transaction gave him a huge surprise from Return to Heaven Pavilion.
Li Mu temporarily stayed at the inn, waiting to participate in the trade fair three days later.
Li Mu carefully put the numerous Spiritual Plant seeds into his nine storage spiritual pearl, summoned the Celestial Void Cauldron, and began Alchemy.
The Celestial Void Cauldron floated in front of Li Mu, its lid open, and a wisp of ethereal spirit fire flew out nimbly. Inside the cauldron, a flickering fire-light Yao Beast egg and a crimson, fire-like Nine Yang Spirit Grass radiated powerful, scorching life force.
Looking at the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix Yao Beast egg, Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing its surging vitality pouring out, as if it was about to hatch.
Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix (Embryonic Stage)
Rank: Seven-Rank Yao Spirit
Characteristics: Rebirth from Fire, Master of Fire Spirit, True Spirit Majesty, vigorous vitality.
Status: Being nurtured by Celestial Void Spirit Fire, rapidly hatching.
The egg born from an eight-tier Blazing Fire Phoenix and a seven-tier Crimson Refining Cloud Sparrow. Due to Bloodline variation, it requires a large amount of Innate fire spirit to aid its hatching. With the assistance of six-tier ethereal spirit fire, it can successfully hatch within twenty years.
Looking at the attribute information of the seven-tier Fire Phoenix Yao Beast egg, Li Mu was delighted and somewhat eager. Once it hatched, he would have another trump card.
Li Mu drew a wisp of ethereal spirit fire, took out a Nine Profound Grass, a Beast Origin Spiritual Fruit, and a Purple Profound Spirit Ginseng from his Storage Pouch, then took out a blood-collecting bottle containing the essence blood of a hundred beasts from his nine storage spiritual pearl, ...
Under the control of Li Mu's Divine Thought, the items flew into the ethereal fire vortex above the ethereal spirit fire one by one, melting successively, Impurities being stripped away, and then being tempered and fused.
Li Mu held his hand out, and the fire essence vortex formed by the ethereal spirit fire circulated, stripping away the Impurities from the various Spiritual Plants, Spiritual Fruits, and essence blood, condensing them into a ball. Fire light splattered everywhere, and a strange medicinal fragrance immediately diffused.
After about fifteen minutes, the fire essence vortex dissipated, solidifying into a dark red, steaming Medicinal Pill with three Pill patterns shining on it.
Ding, you have refined a five-tier High Grade Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill. Alchemy proficiency +0.
Looking at the prompt that popped up in the panel log, Li Mu smiled slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face.
Just like Artifact Refining Skill, after Li Mu raised Alchemy to Rank five, his Alchemy proficiency was stuck. Even if he successfully refined a Medicinal Pill, he couldn't gain proficiency from it.
However, after learning Alchemy, getting the Pill Formula for Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill from Wanbao Pavilion, and trading with Returning Heaven Medicine Sect for the Alchemy Materials for Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill, Li Mu successfully enabled Xiao Jin and Xiao Wa to enjoy Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill freely.
Li Mu took out a Medicinal Pill bottle from his nine storage spiritual pearl, put the Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill into it, and then continued refining the next Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pill with renewed effort.
The two Azure Moon Flood Dragons are at the Peak of six-tier, and the unhatched Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix is a seven-tier Yao Spirit, possessing the potential to advance to Seven-rank True Spirit. However, although Xiao Jin and Xiao Wa have good potential, their starting point is too low. Up to now, they have just broken through to five-tier.
Li Mu planned to use a large number of Mystic Celestial Beast Transformation Pills to help them grow and Breakthrough to six-tier as soon as possible. At that time, after capturing another six-tier wood-element Yao Beast, the Five Elements Yao Beast Grand Array he envisioned would no longer have any flaws.
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Three days passed in a flash.
Li Mu resumed his identity as 'Master Li', appearing at Wanbao Pavilion. Then, under Lin Baoqing's arrangement, he piloted a spirit boat to Tian Yuan Mountain - Tian Yuan Temple, the Daoist temple of Tian Yuan Revered One.
Tian Yuan Daoist Temple was built on the Peak of Tian Yuan Mountain. Not far away, a waterfall cascaded down. Sunlight shone through, and the mist reflected a vibrant rainbow. The Daoist temple was hidden in spiritual mist, and immortal cranes and spirit monkeys flew through the dense forest. Everywhere the eye could see exuded extraordinary spiritual beauty, as if one were in a fairyland.
At this time, at the entrance of Tian Yuan Daoist Temple, eighteen Golden Core Daoists were piloting Spirit Swords, enthusiastically welcoming the guests arriving at the Daoist temple.
An Azure-Clad Sword Cultivator arrived through the air. Two Golden Core Daoists immediately went up to greet him respectfully, then led him flying towards the Daoist temple courtyard.
When the spirit boat arrived at Tian Yuan Temple, Li Mu flew out of the spirit boat, and two Daoist children came forward to greet him.
“You must be Senior Li from Wanbao Pavilion! My master has prepared spiritual tea for your hospitality. Senior Li, please follow us!”
The two young Daoists flew in front of Li Mu, made an inviting gesture, and greeted him in unison.
Li Mu nodded and followed the two to Tian Yuan Daoist Temple.
Entering Tian Yuan Temple, what greeted his eyes was a courtyard. Various spiritual flowers and exotic plants were planted in the courtyard, not lacking High Grade Spiritual Plants. Walking further along the corridor, the doors, windows, corridors, and eaves were filled with a heavy sense of history. The surrounding walls were carved with mythological legends, rare Spirit Beasts, war murals, ..., all brightly colored and lifelike.
In the center of a spiritual pond in the courtyard, a floating pavilion floated, with a solemn reception area. Tian Yuan Revered One sat in the main seat, hosting nine Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators and four Venerable Deity Transformation. There was a female Cultivator in a pink dress, a young Sword Cultivator carrying a sword box on his back, a burly man with a wine gourd, a scholar-Cultivator in white robes with a fan, and also a white-robed Spell Cultivator with silver hair, ...
The dozen or so people in the venue, seeing Li Mu's arrival, couldn't help but frown simultaneously.
Li Mu was too young, and his cultivation was only at the Early Stage Nascent Soul Realm. Was he suitable to participate in this trade fair?
“This must be Master Li, the Artifact Refining Guest Elder of Wanbao Pavilion! I've long heard of your great name, please take a seat quickly!” Tian Yuan Revered One, with a rosy face, looked at Li Mu and smiled, beckoning him to an empty seat.
“It is I. Thank you, Senior!” Li Mu cupped his hands in a salute and took his seat happily.
Upon hearing Tian Yuan Revered One's introduction, the Cultivators present all perked up. The disdain in their gazes towards Li Mu immediately subsided, replaced by respect.
“So it's Master Li from Wanbao Pavilion. Master, can you refine six-tier spirit treasures?” One of the Soul Transformation female Cultivators looked at Li Mu and asked with concern.
“I have tried refining six-tier spirit treasures, but they all ended in failure. If I don't have the Opportunity to Breakthrough this hurdle, I won't be able to refine them!” Li Mu smiled bitterly and replied.
Upon hearing this, the Soul Transformation female Cultivator couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She looked at Li Mu and continued to press: “Then, Master Li, how long will it take you to Breakthrough this hurdle?”
“Well, that depends on Opportunity. Refining six-tier spirit treasures requires some comprehension of the Dao Law and the Innate nature of artifact spirits. I cannot predict it!” Li Mu hesitated for a moment, then replied truthfully.
“Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, don't make things difficult for Master Li. Who knows how many Cultivators are stuck at the five-tier Hundred Arts hurdle? It's already very rare for Master Li to possess such Artifact Refining Skill at such a young age.” Tian Yuan Revered One looked at the Soul Transformation female Cultivator and comforted her.
“Indeed. six-tier spirit treasures involve Heavenly Dao Law. Without great Luck, one might never overcome this hurdle in their entire life.”
“Any of the cultivation Hundred Arts that can reach the Peak of five-tier should be respected! Master Li is so young, perhaps in a little more time, he can achieve the Great Grandmaster of Artifact Refining!”
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As soon as Tian Yu Revered One finished speaking, the other Cultivators, full of flattery, echoed his words, expressing their optimism about Li Mu.
Artifact Refining Great Masters who can refine five-tier Spiritual Artifacts, as well as Alchemists, Talisman Masters, Array Masters, and even spirit rice farmers in other Hundred Arts, each hold an extraordinary status. Even if their cultivation is a whole major Realm lower, if their cultivation Hundred Arts reach five-tier, they are qualified to sit as equals with them.
What's more, Li Mu looked extremely young in terms of bone age, yet he was already a Nascent Soul Cultivator and held the position of Artifact Refining Guest Elder in Wanbao Pavilion. Such a person was definitely worth befriending and currying favor with!
“Tian Yuan, who else hasn't arrived? If not, let's start the trade fair first!” A disheveled old man with hair like a bird's nest and a long beard, bored out of his mind, urged.
“Old Devil Chen, you're still so impatient! What if I'm delayed later!”
As soon as the slovenly old man's voice fell, a resonant voice sounded. The next moment, a fifty-year-old Cultivator dressed in an embroidered magic robe appeared in the floating pavilion, leading two Cultivators.
Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly. These three in front of him were all old acquaintances.
Twelve years ago, when Xiao Bai underwent Lightning Tribulation, he encountered three of the several Soul Transformation Cultivators. One of the Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators among them had now already advanced to Soul Transformation.
Nangong Feiyu noticed Li Mu's gaze and couldn't help but glance at him, not taking a mere Nascent Soul Cultivator to heart.
“Fellow Daoist Shangguan, Fellow Daoist Nangong, Fellow Daoist Wang, please take your seats quickly. We'll wait for three more Fellow Daoists, then the trade fair will begin!” Tian Yuan Revered One looked at the three, a brilliant smile on his face, and invited them enthusiastically.
After speaking, Tian Yuan Revered One suddenly looked up at the sky and said with a smile to everyone: “Excellent, all three Fellow Daoists have arrived. Now everyone is here.”
As soon as his voice fell, three figures rapidly approached. Two Soul Transformation Cultivators, leading a Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, landed one after another.
Li Mu narrowed his eyes again. That Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator was also an old acquaintance, none other than Daoist Wan Ling. As for the two Soul Transformation Cultivators, he didn't know who they were.
“Fellow Daoist Cheng, Fellow Daoist Bai Mei, Daoist Wan Ling, please quickly take your seats at the table. The trade fair can begin!” Tian Yuan Revered One smiled and greeted the three to quickly take their seats, gesturing.
The three nodded in unison, their gazes sweeping over everyone participating in the trade fair, then they flew down to their respective tables and sat cross-legged.
Li Mu looked around. Good heavens, there were nine Soul Transformation Cultivators, ten Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, and only one Early Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator—himself—participating in this trade fair. The lineup was truly magnificent.
“Thank you all for accepting the invitation to participate in this trade fair. Aside from Master Li from Wanbao Pavilion, who might be a bit unfamiliar to some of you, everyone else is already acquainted, so I won't introduce you one by one.” Tian Yuan Revered One glanced at Li Mu and began with a smile.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Li Mu, and the few Cultivators who arrived later also learned of Li Mu's identity.
“The trade fair officially begins. First, let me explain the trading rules. The tables in front of each of you have the function of displaying items. When the trade begins, three Spiritual Objects will be displayed at a time for public viewing and explanation. Fellow Daoists will proceed with trading in order from left to right. If a trade is not concluded, it will then be the next person's turn. During the trade, please remain silent and abide by the trading rules to avoid harming our harmony!” Tian Yuan Revered One surveyed the entire venue and explained the trading rules in detail.
“If there are no problems, the trade will begin. I shall start first!” Tian Yuan Revered One looked at everyone and gestured.
All the Cultivators nodded in unison, no one opposing the trading rules set by Tian Yuan Revered One.
Tian Yuan Revered One nodded with satisfaction, then with a wave of his hand, he summoned three Spiritual Objects onto the table: a floating black broken piece of wood, a golden egg emitting golden light and full of vitality, and a green Storage Pouch.
“These are the Spiritual Objects I wish to trade: a six-tier Thunder Copper Wood Heart, a five-tier Golden Eagle Yao Beast egg, and a million jin of five-tier Moon Essence Spirit Gold. I hope to exchange them for Spirit Pills that enhance the Primordial Spirit, Spirit Medicine that increases cultivation, or fire-attribute Spiritual Objects of the same Rank.” Tian Yuan Revered One surveyed the venue, introduced the three Spiritual Objects, and looked at the Soul Transformation female Cultivator.
Upon hearing this, Saintess Lian Yue, who was seated to Tian Yuan Revered One's left, shook her head and said, “These three Spiritual Objects are not what I need. Please proceed to the next Fellow Daoist for trade!”
“I have three bottles of four-tier High Grade Pure Pills, five pills in each bottle, which have the effect of strengthening the spirit and soul. Can I use them to exchange for that five-tier Golden Eagle Yao Beast egg?” The forty-year-old male Cultivator at the table to the left of Saintess Lian Yue took out three bottles of Spirit Pills and placed them on the table, looking at Tian Yuan Revered One and asking.
“Four-tier High Grade Pure Pills, the medicinal effect is a bit weak. Fellow Daoist Lin, it's your turn!” Tian Yuan Revered One frowned in disdain, bypassed the forty-year-old male Cultivator, and looked at the next yellow-robed Soul Transformation Cultivator.
“Spirit Pills that enhance the Primordial Spirit are also what I need. Next!” The yellow-robed Soul Transformation Cultivator shook his head, passing on this trade.
Tian Yuan Revered One nodded and looked at the next person.
However, Spirit Pills that enhance the Primordial Spirit or Spirit Medicine that increases cultivation were what everyone yearned for. The Spiritual Objects Tian Yuan Revered One brought out for trade were not what everyone urgently needed, and the trades fell through one after another.
During this period, several people offered bids with Spirit Pills and five-tier fire-element Spiritual Objects, but none caught Tian Yuan Revered One's eye. It seemed the first round of trading was going to end without a sale.
As the trade progressed, it soon became Li Mu's turn to make a bid. However, the items he displayed for trade immediately astonished the Cultivators present.
