School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master Chapter 1809 - 1895: Ginsengfruit
Previously on School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master...
Chen Nan found himself perplexed by the identity of the plant before him. However, it was unequivocally clear, even to the most simple-minded individual, that this Narrow Leaf Grass was far from ordinary. Its placement and irrigation with Immortal Spirit Qi were undeniable indicators of its unusual nature.
Immortal Spirit Qi—Chen Nan had personally witnessed its extraordinary efficacy within the Abyss Prison. Even the formidable Abyss Prison Lord had sought to harness its power. If this substance could be directly absorbed and utilized for cultivation, its benefits would vastly surpass those gained indirectly through Spiritual Flower Strange Grass.
Observing the young master, Chen Nan couldn't help but voice his curiosity. "What sort of Strange Grass is this? It certainly doesn't appear mundane."
The young master responded with a light chuckle. "Esteemed Big Brother, this is a Mangzhusha Flower. It's known for its peculiar characteristic: 'flowers without leaves, leaves without flowers.' However, this particular specimen is exceptionally rare. My father procured it from the Void itself. It is, without a doubt, a genuine treasure."
"It belongs to your father? Boy, are you contemplating theft while on duty? Should Lord Cang Yue discover this, neither of us will escape retribution."
Chen Nan regarded the young master of Demon God Mountain with astonishment at his audaciousness. To bring an outsider into Demon God Mountain's domain with the intention of pilfering his own father's possession was an act bordering on madness. Cang Yue's power was not to be trifled with.
The young master vehemently shook his head. "Big Brother, you misunderstand. This Mangzhusha Flower was specifically prepared for me by my father. The Mangzhusha Flower blooms for a millennium, then withers for a millennium, its flower and leaf never meeting. 'Love is not for cause and effect; fate determines Life and Death.'"
Chen Nan nodded in understanding. If that were the case, the flower was indeed the young master's property. Could he possibly intend to bestow it upon Chen Nan?
"'Love is not for cause and effect; fate determines Life and Death!' What an enigmatic phrase. What meaning lies within it?" Chen Nan mused, his mind occupied by the unique nature of the flower. Even if the young master wished to gift it to him, Chen Nan felt he couldn't simply accept it without a second thought, prompting his casual inquiry.
"I'm not entirely certain myself. My father communicated this to me, stating that the Mangzhusha Flower possesses the ability to aid me in recalling memories from a past life, thereby accelerating my cultivation exponentially. Yet, I harbor no particular interest in cultivation. Besides, wouldn't bearing the weight of numerous past-life memories prove utterly exhausting for an individual?" the young master confessed with a crestfallen expression.
"Boy, you're not contemplating having me smuggle this item out and dispose of it for you, are you?" Chen Nan's eyes narrowed as he began to grasp the young master's underlying intentions.
Chen Nan's perceptiveness instantly laid bare the young master's scheme, causing his youthful face to flush with embarrassment. "Big Brother, whatever are you implying? This Mangzhusha Flower is no trivial matter. If you were to discreetly remove it, at the upcoming Appraisal Conference, a simple transaction with any interested party would likely yield immense profits. Numerous cultivators would fiercely contend for possession of this rare and unusual flower. Had you not saved my life, I would never have presented such an opportunity to you."
Chen Nan's eyes darted about. He harbored no genuine desire for the Mangzhusha Flower. Given that it was a gift from Lord Cang Yue, its removal would likely be met with apprehension, and few would dare to accept it. Furthermore, if Cang Yue initiated a search, Chen Nan understood that evading his formidable power would be nearly impossible, unless he abandoned the city immediately and escaped the dominion of Demon God Mountain.
The young master was keenly aware that the Mangzhusha Flower was on the verge of blooming. Once it did, his father would inevitably compel him to consume it. Lacking any interest in the memories of a prior existence, his primary motivation was to divest himself of the flower. Lingxiao City had recently experienced significant turmoil, allegedly due to a spatial tear manifesting within the Star Domain Void of the Panlong Star Domain. All eight Great Strongmen of Demon God Mountain, who were not in seclusion, had been dispatched. His father, preoccupied with these pressing matters, naturally had no time to attend to him.
This presented a singular, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
In terms of finding someone capable of assisting him in this endeavor, Chen Nan stood out as the most suitable candidate. The young master recalled vividly how Chen Nan had contended with the Tongtian Five Elders on that fateful day. Subsequently, his father, Cang Yue, had even instructed him to relinquish the Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Blood Gourd, to Chen Nan, a clear indication of his high regard for him.
What truly captured Chen Nan's attention, however, was the flower pot itself. This vessel was meticulously carved from an Earth-attribute divine stone, originating from the realm of the Five Elements Divine Stone. His Fire Star Heavenly Technique had already reached its zenith, even undergoing a mutation through its fusion with the Demon Fire. Nevertheless, his mastery of the Earth Element Heaven Technique still fell short of attaining the ultimate level.
Cultivating his Earth Element Technique to a sufficient level would enable the completion of the Five Elements Heavenly Technique's cycle of 'Fire Generates Earth, Earth Produces Gold.' Subsequently, the Purple Divine Fire could provide boundless physical might for the Melt Soldiers and Refine Body arts. This would even allow him to preserve his life when confronting Supreme Strong People.
Upon absorbing this Earth attribute Divine Stone Flower Pot, it would not only bolster his Chaos Sacred Body but also augment his Earth Element Heaven Technique. This presented an opportunity to achieve two objectives with a single action, making Chen Nan quite tempted. However, he knew he could not express this desire directly, as it might appear self-serving.
"Well, I must say, this puts me in a very difficult position."
Chen Nan adopted a look of helplessness. "I would be taking on risk for no reason..."
The young master immediately grasped his meaning. With a mere thought, a human-shaped Ginsengfruit materialized in his palm. This fruit pulsed with potent vitality, and its mere aroma brought a sense of profound well-being. If Chen Nan hadn't possessed strong self-control, he would have already seized it and consumed it.
Holding the Ginsengfruit, the young master licked his lips. "This was a meeting gift from a senior of Demon God Mountain. It ripens only once every nine thousand years. The Ginseng Fruit Tree itself was affected by the ancient wars, limiting the fruits on it to a mere handful. This is considered one of the era's rare Treasures. However, if Big Brother takes it, it will be able to exert its greatest potential."
Chen Nan knitted his brows. He had consumed Spirit Grass of ten thousand years and even Immortal Herbs imbued with Immortal Spirit Qi equivalent to a hundred thousand years' worth. Yet, he remained unaware of what made this Ginsengfruit so special.
"The Blood Gourd your father bestowed upon you is an Innate Spiritual Treasure. This Blood Gourd functions as an Innate Killing Device and can nurture Evil Weapons within. Its power can even breach the defenses of Supreme Strong People. However, for such an Innate Killing Device to cultivate the most potent Evil Weapon, it requires a substantial influx of Blood Evil Qi. The more malevolent the Blood Evil Qi absorbed, the greater the Evil Weapon's Attack Power becomes. I overheard Fourteenth Uncle mentioning that you've already depleted the last Blood Sword conceived within the Blood Gourd, so naturally, you require a replenishment," the young master explained with a sly grin.
Chen Nan had learned from the Haotian Tower that the Blood Sword within the Blood Gourd could indeed be regenerated, albeit not instantaneously. He hadn't anticipated such a profound secret behind it, nor did he expect this young master to be so well-informed.
"Stop beating around the bush and tell me."
Chen Nan had been fixated on this Blood Gourd. On that fateful day, even when the little Heavenly Demon executed the Heavenly Demon God Transformation Technique, he was unable to defeat the Demon Clan Supreme. It was the Blood Sword unleashed from the Blood Gourd that proved decisive at the critical juncture.
Had it not been for that timely intervention, even the Heavenly Demon Venerable's avatar would have been soundly defeated by the Demon Clan Supreme.
Possessing such formidable power, understanding the Magic Skills to harness it was absolutely vital for him. If he could ensure the Blood Gourd perpetually nurtured Killing Devices comparable to that Blood Sword, then confronting Supreme Strong People in the future would render him virtually unstoppable. This thought brought an involuntary laugh to Chen Nan's lips.