The thick door of the Artifact Refining Room slowly opened, and a scorching aura surged out from within.
Li Mu flew out in a hurry, a hint of relief evident between his brows; he, who had his Artifact Refining mood interrupted by the Puppet, now felt an indescribable sense of relief.
Li Mu didn't go to look for Saintess Lian Yue, but instead rushed straight to the Spirit Field where the Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit were planted.
Under the power of the Yin Yang Mixed Yuan Formation, the five hundred mu of Spirit Field gathered a large amount of Yin and Yang Qi. At the same time, nourished by the purple yang jade and taihua moon dew, the seedlings of the Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit broke through the soil one after another, growing robustly.
Upon flying to the Spirit Field and observing their growth status, Li Mu couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, thankfully! The Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit were only a bit dehydrated, and their growth status was still acceptable!
Li Mu secretly felt fortunate. Researching Divine Inscription and focusing on Artifact Refining easily led to obsession. Fortunately, he was interrupted, otherwise, if it had continued for another ten days to half a month, these newly sprouted Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit might have all withered away.
Li Mu extended his right hand, performing a Qingfeng Huanyu Technique, emitting a powerful magical spirit essence.
In less than three breaths, a dark cloud quickly gathered over the Spirit Valley, and rice-sized raindrops fell from the sky. Amidst the 'splish, splash...' of the rain, they watered the Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit, imbuing their tender sprouts with a layer of spiritual light, making them enchantingly vibrant.
Next, Li Mu flicked his finger, casting several withered grass spells, precisely cutting off the life force of the weeds growing in the Spirit Field one by one, without harming the two Spiritual Plant seedlings in the slightest.
Feeling the fluctuations of magical power, Saintess Lian Yue and Ye Quan Old Daoist flew over and stood by the Spirit Field, watching Li Mu busy.
Looking at the Spirit Field covered by spiritual rain, seeing Li Mu flying above the Spirit Field, diligently caring for the Spiritual Plants, casting spells to clear spiritual grass, and unsparingly using purple yang jade and taihua moon dew to aid the Spiritual Plants' growth... he had transformed from a high and mighty Grandmaster Refiner into an experienced spirit rice farmer.
Saintess Lian Yue and Ye Quan Old Daoist exchanged glances, both feeling a bit surprised.
Seeing that Li Mu had finally finished, the two quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Master Li, what a pleasant interest. I didn't expect you to have planted so many Fourth Order Spiritual Plants! They're growing well!" Saintess Lian Yue looked at Li Mu and praised with a smile.
Previously, seeing the two Yin and Yang Spiritual Plants in the Spirit Valley, she thought they were local specialties and didn't pay much attention. However, at this moment, she discovered that these Spiritual Plants were actually personally planted by Li Mu, with him putting in great effort, seemingly attaching great importance to them.
"Master Li, this skilled Rain Calling Technique and the incredibly subtle Withered Grass Technique show that your craftsmanship in the Domain of Spiritual Plants is also quite profound!" Ye Quan Old Daoist nodded with satisfaction, looking at Li Mu and praising with a smile.
Ye Quan Old Daoist was filled with emotion, immediately discerning that Li Mu also possessed extremely exquisite mastery in Spiritual Plant techniques.
The large-scale spiritual rain spell Li Mu cast perfectly covered hundreds of mu of Spirit Field, with each raindrop of moderate and uniform size, ensuring no harm to the Spiritual Plant seedlings. This level of precise control was truly rare. Although there were some old spirit rice farmers in the Sect, their techniques paled in comparison to Li Mu's.
"Haha, you two flatter me. I was originally a spirit rice farmer, skilled in this Dao. Additionally, these two Yin and Yang Spiritual Plants I've planted are related to my Cultivation, allowing me to comprehend the Dao of Yin and Yang while caring for their growth." Li Mu chuckled, casually fabricating an excuse to explain.
After a pause, Li Mu sighed, looking at the two and requesting assistance: "Currently, the aid these two Yin and Yang Spiritual Plants provide to the Cultivation Technique Li Cultivates is continuously decreasing. If you two have the opportunity, please help me keep an eye out for higher-tier Spiritual Plants and Spirit Seeds. Li will be immensely grateful."
Upon hearing this, Saintess Lian Yue and Ye Quan Old Daoist were greatly shaken. They never expected Li Mu to attach such importance to high-tier Spirit Seeds. To have a 'Grandmaster Refiner' seek their help, owing them a favor, what was there to hesitate about with such an opportunity?
Saintess Lian Yue, without hesitation, looked at Li Mu and eagerly asked, "Master Li, our Ancient Moon Sect seems to have several Yin and Yang Spiritual Plants, specifically: Six-tier - Blood Moon Laurel, Five-tier - Purple Cloud Fir... I will find a way to get you a batch of these high-tier Spirit Seeds. In return, would you be willing to refine a Spirit Treasure for me?"
Saintess Lian Yue had long collected all the Artifact Refining Materials for a six-tier spirit treasure. This was because, to refine a Spirit Treasure that could assist in Cultivation Technique, its attributes were exceptionally unique, and the Materials used for Artifact Refining were extremely precious.
Saintess Lian Yue had spent nearly a thousand Years of accumulation to gather the Artifact Refining Materials. However, the reason she hadn't immediately entrusted Li Mu with the refining was due to insufficient remuneration, making it impossible to proceed with the entrustment.
The cost of inviting a Six-tier Artifact Refining Great Master to refine a Spirit Treasure was undeniably high!
The commission fee was either a Seven-tier Artifact Refining Spirit Material, or a complete set of Materials for an identical six-tier spirit treasure, or twelve sets of Artifact Refining Materials for a Five-tier Spiritual Artifact—one of three choices.
In the entire Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, he was probably the only one. The others were either in the Central Continent Immortal Sect or with large commercial organizations like Wanbao Pavilion, Gu Bao Zhai, and Tianji Pavilion.
It was already extremely difficult to invite a Grandmaster Refiner to refine a Spirit Treasure. Saintess Lian Yue never found the price expensive; it was just that she wasn't worthy enough yet.
Now, Li Mu's emphasis on high-tier Spirit Seeds made her see an opportunity. If high-tier Spirit Seeds could replace Artifact Refining Spirit Materials, then the Spirit Treasure refining could proceed.
"Spirit Seeds for Artifact Refining Materials? That's certainly no problem. Three thousand Five-tier Spirit Seeds can be exchanged for one equivalent Artifact Refining Material, and one hundred Six-tier Spirit Seeds for one Six-tier Spirit Seed." Li Mu looked at Saintess Lian Yue with delight, suppressing his excitement, he estimated and decided.
"Good! Good! Master Li, await my good news!" Hearing Li Mu's offer, Saintess Lian Yue was overjoyed and quickly indicated.
"Alright!" Li Mu nodded happily.
Seeing the two reach an agreement, Ye Quan Old Daoist couldn't help but also become interested, quickly saying, "Master Li, our Sect also has high-tier Spiritual Plants..."
"You can bring them!" Li Mu nodded without hesitation.
After speaking, Li Mu took out the gilded azure light cup from the nine storage spiritual pearl and returned it to Ye Quan Old Daoist, asking with a smile, "This is your cup. Have you comprehended anything from the Divine Inscription True Explanation? If not, return it to me!"
Ye Quan Old Daoist gave a bitter smile, took the bronze cup, and reluctantly returned the Divine Inscription True Explanation to Li Mu.
Confirming the matter, Li Mu accepted the Divine Inscription True Explanation with a smile.
"Master Li, have you researched anything from the Artifact Inscriptions of this ancient cup?" Ye Quan Old Daoist took the gilded azure light cup and asked with concern.
Saintess Lian Yue looked sideways, full of concern.
Li Mu pondered for a moment, then took out the Flowing Light Extreme Shadow Sword from the nine storage spiritual pearl and showed it to the two, saying, "This is a Spiritual Sword I refined based on the Artifact Inscriptions of the spiritual cup. You can take a look."
Ye Quan Old Daoist quickly took the Flowing Light Extreme Shadow Sword. With the Spiritual Sword in hand, he injected spiritual power and swung it casually. The sword shadow vanished, transforming into streaks of flowing light, magnificent and filled with killing intent.
"What a good sword! How did the artifact nature of this Spiritual Sword come from the spiritual cup?" Ye Quan Old Daoist immediately fell in love with the Flowing Light Extreme Shadow Sword, looking at Li Mu and asking with concern.
"Mostly! The cup body was severely damaged, and I didn't comprehend many Artifact Inscriptions. However, one thing I can confirm is that this cup is definitely not some Secret Realm key. Instead, it is a boundary-breaking guide cup that fixes light, breaks boundaries, and contains a certain power of Years!" Li Mu looked at Ye Quan Old Daoist and Saintess Lian Yue, stating his judgment.
Upon hearing this, Ye Quan Old Daoist and Saintess Lian Yue exchanged glances, both seeing a lack of confidence in each other's eyes.
"Thank you, Master Li, for your guidance. However, since it concerns the Tiansheng Sect, we still decided to take it for inspection." Ye Quan Old Daoist thanked him with a stubborn expression.
"Hmm! As you wish!" Li Mu smiled slightly, no longer persuading them. He looked at the two, urging them to leave, "If there's nothing else, that's all for now! I'm going to continue my seclusion for Artifact Refining. Please make yourselves at home!"
"Good, good! We won't disturb Master Li anymore!"
Saintess Lian Yue and Ye Quan Old Daoist nodded in unison, returned the Flowing Light Extreme Shadow Sword to Li Mu, and bid farewell.
As soon as their voices fell, the two rode their swords and swiftly flew out of the Spirit Valley, turning into two black dots that quickly disappeared into the horizon.
"They're finally gone! I was so scared these past few days!"
Xue'er flew to Li Mu's side, gazing at the horizon with him, watching the two leave, and patted her small chest.
"What did they do to you? Why were you scared?" Li Mu retracted his gaze and turned to look at Xue'er with amusement.
"That woman was alright, her voice was quite gentle, and she was very polite to me. It's just that Old Daoist wasn't good; he held a book all day, muttering nonsensically. I was really afraid he'd go crazy! He's a Soul Transformation Senior, and he almost lost his mind, isn't that scary?" Xue'er said with a look of fear.
"You should Cultivate diligently and Breakthrough to Six-tier early, then you won't be afraid. Otherwise, many Soul Transformation Cultivators will visit in the future, and it's not good to be scared every day!" Li Mu chuckled, teasing Xue'er.
"You always tell me to meditate and Cultivate, but I've never seen you meditate and Cultivate!" Xue'er looked at Li Mu gloomily, muttering her complaint.
Li Mu paused slightly, thought of something amusing, and couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha! We're different!"
"What's different? My mother said I'm also a Genius, with the Heavenly Fox Bloodline. Once I activate my Bloodline, I'll definitely Cultivate faster than you!" Xue'er pouted, arguing defiantly.
Li Mu stopped laughing, reached out and gently stroked Xue'er's head, comforting her: "Good! Quickly take the Spirit Pill I gave you, activate your Heavenly Fox Bloodline early, and strive to surpass me soon!"
After speaking, Li Mu walked towards the Artifact Refining Room.
As for Cultivation, ever since he advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm, relying on the Heavenly Talent of Plant Spirit Absorption, Li Mu had never Cultivated again. By diligently planting various Spiritual Plants and harvesting Plant Spirit light clusters, he could increase his Cultivation. Why bother with Cultivation anymore?
Li Mu walked into the Artifact Refining Room, and the heavy stone door slowly closed again.
Watching Li Mu enter the Artifact Refining Room, Xue'er pouted, feeling a bit down. Ever since Xiao Jin and Xiao Wa went out to explore, she was the only one left in the entire Spirit Valley. As for Xiao Bai and Xiao Fire Phoenix, they slept all day, improving their Cultivation, and had no time to pay attention to her.
"Sigh! How great would it be if I could go exploring with Xiao Jin and the others!"
Xue'er sighed regretfully, bored, she took the Spirit Pill and sat cross-legged, focusing on her Cultivation.
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Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, Thousand Star Island Sea Area, Giant Snake Island.
A Six-tier Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon, accompanied by two Apes and a Rock Lizard, appeared on the island. Along the way, giant snakes were cut into two sections, snake heads turned into meat paste, and countless twisting snake bodies covered a forest path, with blood gathering into a river.
"Boss, you didn't lead us the wrong way, did you! Why are we getting more and more off track, ah! Damn it! Die for me!"
Xiao Jin turned to ask the Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon a question. Suddenly, a black giant snake attacked Xiao Jin's thigh from the shadows, biting deeply into it and injecting its full venom, intending to quickly poison the enemy.
Xiao Jin was enraged. With a wave of his hand, a golden great saber appeared. He raised the saber and brought it down.
"Puff!" With a sound, the enormous snake head flew into the sky, blood spraying several feet high. The massive, headless body, as thick as a barrel, rolled frantically, breaking and sending ancient trees flying with its tail.gravel, broken branches flew everywhere, and the scene was a mess!
The giant snake's body, cut into two sections, fell to the ground, its blood staining the path red. The Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon and the other Ape and Rock Lizard seemed accustomed to this sight, paying it no mind. They continued along the path, heading deeper into the forest.
Not long after they started walking, a red python, disguised as a withered tree branch, suddenly opened its bloody maw, flicking its tongue, and abruptly attacked the Rock Lizard.
Just then, the Six-tier Gibbon Ape quickly came to its aid, taking a large stride, and with a golden staff in hand, swung it down like swift thunder, with immense force.
"Boom!" A loud sound.
The golden staff was fast and fierce, accurately smashing the head of the black giant snake, instantly crushing it to a pulp and eliminating the opponent.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Jin couldn't help but feel like retreating. There were too many giant snakes on this island, making it impossible to guard against them all!
If it weren't for the Spirit Pills, antidotes, and Spirit Treasures that Master Li Mu carefully prepared for them before leaving, they would never have been able to reach the depths of this island.
"What exactly is hidden on this island? Why are so many giant snakes gathered here! And there are more and more of them! Big Brother?" Xiao Jin's doubts deepened, and he asked the Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon.
"That's right! Keep going! We're almost there!" The Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon walked in front, leading the way, looking at a Jade Slip as he walked, his tone full of excitement and enthusiasm.
According to the map information recorded on the Jade Slip, the core area of Giant Snake Island, three Li ahead, buried a giant Dragon's tomb, which was a highly risky adventure for many Human Race Cultivators.
The Dragon's tomb was a breeding ground for Dragon Transformation Spirit Grass and various Yin Spirit Medicine. Many rare Spirit Medicine were powerful Sharp Weapons on the path of Cultivation, and even more so, they were crucial for many beast tamers and Yao Beasts to improve their Bloodline, Aptitude, and overall capabilities.
Under the guidance of the Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon, they passed through the forest, getting closer and closer to their destination.
Suddenly, a strange scent permeated the air. Was this the unique aura near the Dragon's tomb?
The giant snakes gathering from all directions became increasingly numerous. They seemed to be attracted by something, moving in a certain direction, completely blocking the path of the Twin-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon and Xiao Jin.
