Previously on Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World...
Shen Yanci and the Qiantian Fire Spirit Pearl discuss the Primordial Talisman Sect's immense power, including the Refining Void-level puppets guarding its vaults. Shen Yanci then travels to the Primordial Secret Realm to assist Senior Brother Mu Yuan with cultivating rare spirit medicines. Upon arrival, Mu Yuan notes Shen Yanci's increased cultivation and newly acquired Earth Blazing Fire.
"It appears Junior Brother's alchemy skills have ascended to an entirely new echelon," one sibling remarked.
"Then, concocting the Nine-leaf Grass Rejuvenation Pill ought to present no challenge for you, Junior Brother."
Upon hearing these words, Mu Yuan's eyes were instantly illuminated with excitement.
"Senior Brother Mu wishes for me to refine the Nine-leaf Grass Rejuvenation Pill?"
"Is this not a rather celebrated Tier Three Elixir from the Ancient Era?"
"It is said its primary component is the Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass, possessing abundant medicinal potency yet being incredibly gentle."
"If successfully refined, it can shave off decades of strenuous cultivation for a Golden Core Cultivator."
"However, the Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass was only documented during the Ancient Era as a Spirit Medicine."
"In this present age, such antique elixir formulations have long since become obsolete."
"After all, this type of Spirit Medicine has been extinct since antiquity."
As a Tier Three Alchemist, Shen Yanci possessed extensive knowledge of the Alchemy Dao, even familiar with various ancient elixir recipes due to the legacy inherited from the Hundred Herb Sect, an Ancient Sect.
Yet, sometimes, relics of the Ancient Era are not necessarily superior.
One must acclimate to the prevailing conditions.
Irrespective of an elixir’s recipe quality, without the requisite Spirit Medicine, even a Tier Six Alchemist would be powerless to refine it.
He too had heard of the Nine-leaf Grass Rejuvenation Pill, this specific Tier Three Elixir.
Regrettably, the principal ingredient for this elixir had long since vanished.
"Ha ha, Junior Brother, you were unaware of recent developments while you were away."
"Our Master recently procured numerous seeds of Ancient Spirit Medicines from external sources."
"These seeds have begun to take root and sprout anew within the Sect’s Medicinal Garden, making a reappearance in this era."
"Among them is the Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass."
"Previously, I expended a substantial quantity of Contribution Points to acquire some Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass from the Sect’s treasury."
"Following that, I transplanted it into the Medicinal Garden."
"After a three-year endeavor, I have finally achieved successful cultivation of it."
Mu Yuan declared with pride.
He then escorted Shen Yanci to one of his personal Medicinal Gardens.
Inside the garden, numerous Spirit Plant Cultivators were diligently at work.
Some were Qi Refining Cultivators, while others had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Each was meticulously nurturing the Spirit Medicines housed within.
After all, at Mu Yuan’s cultivation level, personal involvement in such tasks was often unnecessary.
"Could it truly be the Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass?!"
"Hold on, is that not the Heaven-Time Talisman?"
"It is said this is a Talisman personally crafted by Master, imbued with temporal power, capable of affecting an area spanning three kilometers."
"Any Spirit Plant situated within the Talisman's influence experiences accelerated growth; one year of development corresponds to five."
"Employing such a Spirit Talisman significantly curtails the maturation period of Spirit Medicines."
"I had not anticipated you being able to afford its acquisition."
Witnessing this spectacle, Shen Yanci could not suppress a deep inhalation, his gaze fixed upon Mu Yuan with admiration.
The Heaven-Time Talisman was undeniably the coveted treasure of every Spirit Plant Cultivator.
This was primarily because the Talisman dramatically expedited the growth rate of Spirit Plants.
When applied to High-tier Spirit Medicines, the advantages were exceedingly apparent.
In actuality, the remarkable proliferation of Spirit Medicines and the annual surge in their quantity within the Primordial Talisman Sect were inextricably linked to the potency of the Heaven-Time Talisman.
Unfortunately, only the Medicinal Garden overseen by Master was granted the privilege of utilizing the Heaven-Time Talisman.
Conventional Medicinal Gardens were not permitted this distinction.
It was not a matter of prohibition, but rather of financial incapacity.
Each Heaven-Time Talisman represented immense value, demanding a significant expenditure of Contribution Points.
Not every cultivator possessed the means to procure one.
He had never imagined Mu Yuan possessed such financial might, enough to exchange for a Heaven-Time Talisman.
Truly befitting his status as one of the wealthiest True Disciples, it was a truly enlightening experience for him.
"Ha ha, it is but a trivial matter."
"However, to obtain this Spirit Talisman, I was compelled to liquidate all my savings."
"Nevertheless, the investment is entirely justified."
"Once we achieve large-scale cultivation of the Nine-leaf Yellow Spirit Grass, these expenditures will be entirely recouped."
Mu Yuan proclaimed with evident pride.
His Immortal Destiny, known as 'Revival of the Withered,' when combined with the efficacy of the Heaven-Time Talisman, could compress the cultivation cycle of Spirit Medicines to an absolute minimum; what would normally take a century for ordinary Spirit Medicine to mature could, under his specialized cultivation, be accomplished in just ten years.
This was the very reason his capacity for generating wealth rivaled that of discovering a Spirit Stone Ore Vein.
A master Spirit Plant Cultivator is indeed akin to possessing one's own family mine.
However, one must exercise caution.
Spirit Medicine is also quite fragile.
A single misstep could spell utter ruin, annihilating years of diligent effort in a mere moment.
Consequently, the expenditure involved in nurturing Spirit Medicine is far from trivial.
Yet, his Immortal Destiny, known as the 'Revival of the Withered,' grants him the ability to rejuvenate nearly deceased Spirit Plants, guaranteeing a flawless survival rate for his Spirit Medicine, imbued with extraordinary medicinal potency.
Essentially, every Alchemist finds it advantageous to procure Spirit Medicine from him due to its exceptionally superior quality.
"Just how many Ancient Spirit Medicine seeds has Master managed to acquire?"
"Could it be that numerous Tier Five and Tier Six Spirit Medicines have already been unearthed?"
Shen Yanci inquired, unable to suppress his curiosity.
He was acutely aware of the incredible value of Ancient Era Spirit Medicines.
Not only were they remarkably diverse, but each possessed unique attributes.
Should these Ancient Spirit Medicines prove revivable, their impact on any cultivator of this age would be profound, signifying a monumental shift.
For this would also unlock the potential for countless ancient elixir formulations to finally see use.
Cultivators would then be able to consume a greater quantity of elixirs, thereby accelerating their cultivation.
"Naturally, Junior Brother departed the Primordial Secret Realm prior to learning of the specific treasures Master procured on this occasion."
