Immortal Refiner

Translator: AnubisTL

Li Qing held up several meticulously sealed ancient spirit seed. Each one was shriveled, deeply wrinkled, and utterly devoid of life.

He sensed no trace of spirituality within them, not even a wisp. Clearly, these seeds were beyond revival. Even if brought to a spirit-infused world, they would crumble into dust.

"Did you excavate these from the ruins of the ancient immortal dao?" Li Qing asked, attempting to identify the types of these ancient spirit seed. Most were unrecognizable, but he managed to identify a few as seeds from specific spirit herbs.

For example, the dark brown, peanut-sized seeds were from the Crimson Jade-Essence Fruit, a spirit herb that grew to half a person’s height. Upon maturity, it bore fist-sized, reddish-brown fruits. Once the fruits ripened, the entire plant withered.

In the human realm, Crimson Jade-Essence Fruit were prized auxiliary ingredients in pill concocting, used in many ancient pill formulas.

However, this spirit herb has become increasingly rare due to its unique characteristic: the seeds are produced in extremely small quantities.

Li Qing knew of a pill formula that required Crimson Jade-Essence Fruit as a supplementary ingredient. He had obtained this formula from the scripture pavilion of Bright King Valley.

The pill formula was for the Jade Bone Pill. As the name suggests, long-term consumption of this pill would gradually transform one’s bones into jade-like bone, making it a type of medicinal pill used for body refinement.

However, if taken in conjunction with the Ice Muscle Pill, it could even achieve the Ice Muscle Jade Bone effect, which could be considered an acquired physique.

The Ice Muscle Jade Bone physique was not merely a description of a woman’s appearance; it also provided significant assistance in cultivation. Each time one inhaled and exhaled spiritual energy, it would nurture a unique ice seed primordial force within the body.

This ice seed primordial force was remarkably effective for sealing opponents and could also be used to cast certain unique secret techniques.

Upon hearing Li Qing’s question, Chen Chaosheng, who was standing nearby, dragged over a wooden chest from another location. As he opened the chest, he replied:

"Yes, most of these were excavated from the ruins of ancient immortal sects."

"We sealed these ancient spirit seed away, hoping that one day they might prove useful. Perhaps one day we could plant them and they would sprout and take root."

"But so many years have passed, and no one holds out hope anymore. These Spirit Seeds have been gathering dust here for who knows how long."

The wooden box contained another batch of ancient spirit seed, these ones slightly plumper but still devoid of spirituality, utterly lifeless.

"The ancient spirit seed in this box were excavated from the ruins of a place called the Dao Pavilion. That ruin was the most perilous of all. Many Embracing Core Martial Artists died during the excavation, and even a Martial Dao Sage was severely injured."

"We also unearthed a corpse bound by iron chains. Anyone who touched it died mysteriously, dissolving into a pool of pus and blood."

"Later, when we went to check on it again, the corpse had vanished without a trace. No one could find it."

Chen Chaosheng recounted these bizarre and terrifying events in a calm, matter-of-fact tone. Even Li Qing was taken aback, surprised to hear of such strange occurrences.

Li Qing wasn’t particularly shocked. After all, the cultivation world had its share of cultivators who practiced unorthodox methods like Dao of the Corpse Immortal, an evil path technique.

He turned his gaze to the wooden box, where ancient spirit seed lay, some still clinging to traces of earth.

"Hmm?"

A round, dark cyan seed caught his attention. Resembling a green jujube, it bore intricate natural patterns etched across its surface.

Li Qing carefully rubbed the seed between his fingertips, but beyond its cool, smooth texture, he detected nothing else.

This seed was likely extraordinary. He speculated it might be from a sacred medicine, and if successfully cultivated, the harvest could be astonishing.

"What a pity..."

"Still, I’ll take all these Spirit Seeds. I’ll see if I can find a way to revive one or two later."

This "way" he referred to was, of course, the seven-colored life essence!

Years ago, Li Qing had acquired a demonic art that allowed him to convert his lifespan into this wondrous, infinitely useful substance.

The seven-colored life essence could enhance the power of magic treasures and divine abilities, and even amplify the medicinal efficacy of spirit herbs.

Though Li Qing had rarely used it in recent years, he still clearly remembered that the most important function of the seven-colored life essence was its ability to revive dormant things.

He had used it to revive the source fire seed of the Spirit Devouring Demon Flame when he first obtained it.

"It’s wonderful that Senior appreciates these items," Chen Chaosheng said, his face lighting up with joy. "We’ve just been letting these ancient spirit seed gather dust. They might have completely weathered away someday."

Since Li Qing had asked for them, Chen Chaosheng knew he wouldn’t be shortchanged.

Li Qing chuckled softly and patted his storage bag.

A Purple Spirit Mushroom, radiating a faint violet glow, appeared in his hand. He handed it to Chen Chaosheng, saying, "This Purple Spirit Mushroom is nearly five hundred years old. It can extend your lifespan by fifty years and replenish your primordial qi."

"And these foundation strengthening and vitality nurturing spirit pills are highly beneficial for martial practitioners, enhancing their qi and blood."

Hearing Li Qing’s words, Chen Chaosheng eagerly accepted the items, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"Such miraculous properties! It’s unbelievable! Is this what the glorious Immortal Dao Era was like?"

Chen Chaosheng was astonished by the seemingly casual gesture, something unimaginable in the World of Eternal Night.

Even items with similar effects were cursed by the Red Moon, transforming users into grotesque, inhuman beings. He would never touch such things unless truly desperate.

To Li Qing, however, these items were of little value.

The Lingyun Sect could easily produce spirit herbs less than a thousand years old in abundance. As for the foundation strengthening and vitality nurturing spirit pills and elixirs, their value was even more ordinary, less than that of a five-hundred-year-old Purple Spirit Mushroom!

"In the future, you can continue exploring ancient ruins and excavating similar ancient spirit seed. I will exchange them for spirit herbs."

"Also, I plan to stay here for a while. If you encounter any unsolvable problems in the ruins, feel free to come to me."

"Finally, these spirit herbs and pills cannot be preserved for long. Use them as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Chen Chaosheng nodded repeatedly, his heart overflowing with joy.

"Many thanks, Senior Dao Guardian!" He clasped his hands deeply towards Li Qing, his gratitude overflowing.

Clearly, inspired by the items Li Qing had provided, the martial alliance would usher in a new era of archaeological exploration, continuing to excavate the ancient immortal sect ruins buried within the river of time.

Whether it was the longevity spirit herb with no side effects or the foundation-strengthening and vitality-nurturing spirit pill that enhanced qi and blood, these were treasures beyond price for martial artists, worth more than a thousand gold pieces.

If news of this spread, every Martial Dao Sage in the dynasty would be unable to remain seated, personally leading expeditions to excavate the immortal sect ruins. They might even venture beyond the dynasty’s borders to explore and seek out various immortal dao ruins.

As for how to manage this fervor, that would be Chen Chaosheng’s responsibility.

Li Qing had no intention of interfering further. His role was simply to provide some spirit herbs that were insignificant to him—nothing more!

(End of the Chapter)

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