Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2126 1533: Shackles
Previously on Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan...
"I wonder what Fellow Daoist has discovered?" Fu Chengguang queried with a look of bewilderment, as no other spiritual objects were apparent in the vicinity.
Li Zhirui offered no immediate response. Instead, he channeled mana to conjure a substantial hand, gently clearing away the soil where the Heavenly Spirit Wisdom Fruit had previously resided.
"I've found it!"
Shortly thereafter, a gray, inch-long pebble materialized within the empty mana-formed hand.
"What type of spiritual object is this?"
A flicker of curiosity registered in Fu Chengguang's eyes. He had no knowledge of such a spiritual object, and it displayed no spiritual light, appearing no different than an ordinary stone.
"I can't believe it actually exists!"
Li Zhirui, beaming with delight, stored the object in his spatial artifact before explaining, "This is Spirit Stone Grass. It typically grows in proximity to the Heavenly Spirit Wisdom Fruit."
The precise reasons for this symbiotic relationship remain a mystery, unresearched by the cultivators within the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm.
"It is also an Earth Immortal rank spiritual object, though of a slightly lower tier, barely qualifying as mid-grade. Its effects are not as multifaceted as the Heavenly Spirit Wisdom Fruit, solely providing a Divine Union with Heaven and Earth."
Nevertheless, precisely because it possesses a singular function, the Spirit Stone Grass excels in this specific aspect.
Upon hearing this, Fu Chengguang suddenly recalled a mention of Spirit Stone Grass in some jade slips, though he had only briefly perused them without retaining a clear memory.
"Did you commit the entirety of those jade slips to memory?" he inquired, a trace of admiration in his voice.
"As an alchemist, memorizing the properties, effects, and habitats of various spiritual objects is merely a fundamental skill," Li Zhirui responded, not viewing it as a particularly noteworthy Prowess, as many fellow alchemists possessed this capability.
After all, how could one possibly deduce and refine pill recipes without the ability to recall details about spiritual objects?
"Remarkable!"
Fu Chengguang exclaimed, lacking the patience for such a meticulous endeavor himself. He added, "However, there is a considerable difference in the grades of these two spiritual objects. When we next encounter spiritual objects, you may select first, Fellow Daoist."
"There is no need for that. The Spirit Stone Grass is more crucial and better suited for me."
He did not prolong the discussion, secretly resolving that in future encounters with valuable spiritual items, he would ensure the other party received the prize.
"It appears our luck has indeed been quite favourable."
As they resumed their journey, Li Zhirui could not help but comment.
Upon entering the secret realm, they had discovered an expansive spirit field devoid of other cultivators, leading to a substantial yield of spiritual objects. Their subsequent actions had resulted in the effortless acquisition of two Earth Immortal rank spiritual items, with the Heavenly Spirit Wisdom Fruit being an exceptionally valuable find.
Securing a multitude of spiritual objects without engaging in conflict with other cultivators was certainly a fortunate turn of events.
"Indeed, it would be wonderful if our fortune were to persist,"
Fu Chengguang maintained a composed and clear mindset, stating, "However, the deeper we venture into the secret realm, the fiercer the competition will become, and confrontations will arise more frequently. Therefore, we must remain vigilant."
"Yes, you are absolutely correct!"
The two shared a knowing smile; it was understandable why they had quickly formed a strong bond, operating in perfect synergy and sharing similar perspectives on numerous matters.
During their travels, they encountered a moderate number of cultivators. Yet, possibly due to the secret realm’s recent opening and their own lack of perceived weakness, conflicts had not yet erupted.
Regarding spiritual objects, they did find some, but their quality was generally inferior, akin to spirit seeds scattered haphazardly in the wild, left to the whims of chance for successful growth.
The days subsequently unfolded uneventfully, devoid of significant surprises or startling events.
This continued until the twelfth day within the secret realm.
"Fellow Daoist, do you detect a floral fragrance?" Fu Chengguang suddenly inquired while they were in flight.
"Hmm?"
Li Zhirui closed his eyes, carefully discerning a faint, sweet aroma drifting through the air.
"Let us investigate!"
Before Li Zhirui could fully process the statement, Fu Chengguang, guided by the scent, moved in its direction.
Perhaps owing to the monotonous and unfulfilling nature of their recent days, the prospect of breaking this routine instilled a sense of eager anticipation in their hearts, injecting an added measure of excitement.
Witnessing this, Li Zhirui had no alternative but to follow suit.
Before long, the floral scent intensified, yet this only served to complicate the task of precisely locating its origin.
Consequently, Fu Chengguang was compelled to extend his divine sense, conducting a wide-ranging scan for any anomalies in the surrounding area.
"I've found it!"
His countenance soon brightened with elation as he increased their speed, moving forward.
Then, a resplendent and vibrantly colored spirit flower, dazzling and utterly captivating, came into view before them.
Even the seasoned and learned Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang could only stare with wonder and admiration as they beheld the spirit flower for the very first time. "Esteemed Daoist, what manner of spiritual treasure is this?" Li Zhirui inquired, scrutinizing it with a deep frown. "I confess, I have no idea either." Nevertheless, based on the vibrant spirit light emanating from it, he surmised it had to be an Earth Immortal-grade spiritual object, and likely of the highest quality. At present, because the spirit flower had yet to reach full maturity, its precise rank could not be ascertained. "Fellow Daoist, you should take this spiritual object," Fu Chengguang declared, honoring his promise and choosing to withdraw from any contention for it. Li Zhirui remarked, "The rank of this spirit flower is clearly not ordinary, and its properties remain a mystery—what if it turns out to be an exceptionally rare spiritual treasure?"