Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1928: 503: Mystic Wood Gourd, Wedding Procession!

"Oh?"

A hint of surprise flickered across Lu Changsheng's face as he learned how the Xuanwood Vine, upon reaching maturity, linked up with the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine, bringing advantages to both Qu Zhenzhen and the Mount Sumeru Tree King.

No one could have anticipated the massive impact from the Xuanwood Vine's ripening.

Yet, given that a full-grown Xuanwood Vine ranks as a fourth-rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Plant, cultivated with the Myriad Spirits Bottle for almost two decades before blooming, such an outcome makes perfect sense.

Furthermore, the Xuanwood Vine's resurgence and swift development probably ties back to the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine too.

"Here's this cultivation technique; I'm not sure how to explain it right now."

Qu Zhenzhen spoke with a touch of frustration.

During the ripening of the Xuanwood Vine Fruit, she grasped a sliver of Heaven and Earth rules, Dao patterns, and an enigmatic Dao charm, unlocking a secret art technique.

However, with her low cultivation base and ordinary insight, she could hardly wield it herself at present, let alone describe the secret art technique clearly.

"It's fine, Zhenzhen. Take your time to delve into it whenever you're free, and share it once you've grasped it fully."

Lu Changsheng replied with a gentle smile, showing little worry over this secret art technique.

He figured the technique held real value, but the Lu Family never lacked for cultivation techniques.

Approaching the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine, Lu Changsheng lifted the Mystic Wood Gourd, holding it close to inspect thoroughly while running his fingers over its surface.

The texture felt incredibly sleek, almost springy to the touch, radiating a subtle life force and cozy warmth.

Next, he channeled his mana into the Mystic Wood Gourd.

Still, the item acted like an endless void; endless mana poured in without triggering any response.

Shortly after, he squeezed out a drop of essence blood onto it.

Even as the Mysterious Heaven Gourd took in the essence blood drop, nothing happened.

"Fascinating."

Lu Changsheng let out a soft laugh and stored the gourd away.

He planned to examine it properly soon, using the "Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinement Technique" to try refining it.

"Husband, what do you think of this gourd?"

Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun gazed at Lu Changsheng expectantly.

"It's undoubtedly a superb treasure, all thanks to my Zhenzhen and Yun'er's diligent care."

Lu Changsheng responded with a fond smile.

He could tell the gourd qualified as fourth-rank top-grade, an outstanding embryo!

Though not fifth-rank, it suited him perfectly for forging a lifebound spiritual treasure—the Yin Yang Creation Gourd!

"Mmm."

Seeing her husband's delight, Qu Zhenzhen brimmed with happiness, a deep sense of accomplishment washing over her.

Lu Changsheng checked the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine once more, noting it looked much the same as before.

That said, the Five Elements Soil appeared more vibrant now, its quality elevated from previous times.

He scooped up a bit of the Five Elements Soil, setting it beside the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine, before Lu Changsheng and the two women headed into the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.

Beyond the lush plants and crisp, otherworldly air, the cave heaven showed little alteration.

Lu Changsheng asked for details on Mount Sumeru.

It explained that the Xuanwood Vine Fruit's maturity generated some innate pure qi, which aided in refining the origin source rules of its cave heaven.

"Innate Pure Qi?"

Lu Changsheng recalled the division of heaven and earth qi into clear and turbid forms.

Pure qi stands as utterly refined and pristine, brimming with boundless vitality and creative power, capable of birthing pure spiritual energy that boosts Spirit Vein and Spirit Plant development.

Certain elite Heaven and Earth Spiritual Plants and Spiritual Medicines might yield innate or acquired pure qi.

Turbid energy, on the other hand, looms shadowy and foul, born from myriad negative influences, harboring endless malice, rot, breakdown, and disordered qi flows.

Back in the Myriad Demon Abyss where Lu Changsheng once ventured, thick acquired turbid energy had prevailed.

"So innate pure qi benefits you—what about acquired turbid energy?"

Lu Changsheng pressed further.

"Indeed."

Mount Sumeru's voice echoed dreamily in his thoughts, stating it required ample clear and turbid energies to complete the cave heaven rules.

Still, at this juncture, pure energy took priority over turbid for its needs.

"Understood."

Lu Changsheng gave a small nod, committing this to memory in hopes of finding innate pure qi sources later.

...

Over the next while, Lu Changsheng stayed with his wives inside the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, awaiting his son's wedding ceremony.

Several days passed before Lu Changsheng delved into studying the Mystic Wood Gourd.

Employing the "Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinement Technique" for refinement, he added a drop of essence blood.

Right then, the Mystic Wood Gourd sent across a message.

Not sufficient!

At that, Lu Changsheng felt his essence blood coursing through his veins, rushing into the Mystic Wood Gourd like a flowing river.

As about a third of his essence blood flooded the gourd, its jade-green sheen shifted to a vivid crimson, at last conveying contentment.

"Whew!"

Lu Changsheng breathed out heavily, his face ashen and a bit exasperated.

He mused that binding such a treasure proved incredibly taxing.

With his fourth-rank body refining, it still drained nearly a third of his essence blood.

For a typical cultivator, they'd likely wither away completely without sating the Mystic Wood Gourd, wouldn't they?

Meanwhile, the gourd's scarlet blood mingled with deep purple-black patterns, weaving intricate runes like tiny tadpoles that soared toward Lu Changsheng, merging into a flow of knowledge.

"Mystic Wood Gourd, fourth-rank top-grade..."

Lu Changsheng gained full insight into the gourd's origins, abilities, and uses.

For starters, it could draw in all sorts of energies.

Things like poisonous energies, evil qi, turbid energy, and more—all absorbable.

Even rival cultivators' divine abilities or spells might get pulled in and stored by the gourd, then broken down.

Secondly, it could foster spirit pills, spiritual medicine, and the core essences of magical treasures!

The Mystic Wood Gourd held potent vitality and creative forces, allowing spirit pills and spiritual medicine to stay fresh without decay, even purifying further.

Magical treasures and spiritual treasures could rest inside for nurturing too, with wood attribute ones gaining the most.

Naturally, this nurturing had boundaries.

Put another way, the vitality and creative power for tending spirit pills, spiritual medicine, and magical treasures remained finite; overloading it would dilute the benefits.