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Chapter 1059: Celestial Flame Essence, Primordial Fire Cloud Needle
Chapter 1059: Celestial Flame Essence, Primordial Fire Cloud Needle
"Qinghai, it's been a long time since we last met."
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.
He led Hong Qinghai into his cave abode and brought him to the courtyard.
"These past years have been tough on you, managing the shops in the Star Plucking Tower."
Lu Xuan poured a cup of Jade Washing Spirit Dew for Hong Qinghai.
"Thank you, Senior Lu. It's not a hardship; it's my duty to do so."
Hong Qinghai was overwhelmed with gratitude and quickly accepted the white jade cup with both hands.
"Leaving you alone in Liyang Realm without a stable supply of treasures has indeed been challenging."
Lu Xuan sat down and sighed.
Upon hearing these words, Hong Qinghai's hands trembled, almost spilling the spirit brew in his cup.
It was more than just challenging! It was incredibly difficult! He screamed inwardly.
Over the years of managing the general store, he initially thought that Lu Xuan would return soon, but never did he expect to wait for one or two decades.
As the treasures in the store gradually diminished, his anxiety grew.
When the number of treasures reached a dangerous level, he had to simultaneously reassure the inquiring cultivators and strategize to maximize the benefits from the limited treasures in his possession.
It was a daunting and exhausting task.
During the quiet nights, his thoughts often turned to Wen Qian, who had accompanied Lu Xuan to the Cave Profound Sword Sect. This only added to his feelings of resentment.
While he struggled to keep the business afloat at the Star Plucking Tower, Wen Qian, who was by Lu Xuan's side, not only had no worries about the shortage of treasures but also received Lu Xuan's guidance and rewards.
However, despite his many grievances, he would never dare express them before Lu Xuan.
After all, Lu Xuan had been like a mountain of kindness to him, helping a destitute and stranded Qi Condensation cultivator reach the Foundation Establishment realm. Furthermore, he had received warm hospitality from numerous Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators. Compared to this, the hardships he endured were insignificant.
"Here's a Fifth Rank Essence Spirit Pill, rich in pure essence energy. After consuming it, your spiritual power will significantly increase."
"I see you've been in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment for a while now. It's the perfect time to take this pill and break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment."
Lu Xuan used his spiritual energy to levitate a round, pure white pill towards Hong Qinghai.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Hong Qinghai solemnly accepted the pill, a hint of disbelief in his expression.
"A Fifth Rank Spirit Pill? After taking it, I can break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment..."
"Does that mean I can form my core?"
A thought that he would never dare to entertain under normal circumstances flashed through his mind.
All the bitterness, resentment, and envy he felt vanished the moment he received the pill.
"In a few days, I'll bring enough treasures to the store, and I'll collect the spirit stones while I'm there."
Lu Xuan said calmly.
"Yes, Senior. The accounts are all in order, and you can check them at any time."
Hong Qinghai replied promptly.
"Oh, right, how are the three Foundation Establishment cultivators you recruited doing?"
Lu Xuan suddenly asked. He had asked Wood Daoist to recruit five Foundation Establishment cultivators to manage the new branch at the Cave Profound Sword Sect, and unexpectedly, they had also received news about Bai Li Jian Qing, the younger junior from the Sky Sword Sect.
"I've been secretly observing them all these years, and their characters are quite decent. There's been no embezzlement, and they haven't caused any conflicts with the customers."
"They were a bit awkward at first when dealing with business, but they gradually became more familiar and adept at handling various complex situations."
Hong Qinghai explained in detail.
After receiving Lu Xuan's promise, he didn't stay long and bid farewell to Lu Xuan.
In the following months, due to the frequent visits from cultivators, Lu Xuan remained in his cave abode, cultivating his spirit plants, and didn't rush to the Thunder Abyss Star Cave.
Within the Spirit Soil, seven Five Elements Illusion Fruits bore twenty-six Spirit Seeds, while the seven Pure Yang Golden Lotuses produced twenty-eight Spirit Seeds.
As for the Thunderstorm Lotus and Ice Firefly Grass, there were even more in number.
Lu Xuan planted the new Spirit Seeds into the Spirit Soil, often nourishing them with Spirit Rain, and he could feel their vigorous vitality as they eagerly sought to break through the soil.
"The Crimson Flame Persimmons have ripened."
Lu Xuan examined the twenty-one fiery red persimmons, and he found that two of them were fully mature.
The surface of the Spirit Fruits seemed to have fire clouds slowly flowing, emitting a scorching aura, as if they could erupt with a surge of spiritual energy like volcanic lava at any moment.
"Forget the rest, let's pluck these two first."
Lu Xuan's figure flashed, and two fiery Spirit Fruits appeared in his hands, their heat seeping into his skin, and a rich fragrance filled his nose.
Two white orbs appeared alongside the fruits.
The orbs floated in the original position of the Spirit Fruits, flickering slightly, as if beckoning Lu Xuan to touch them.
Lu Xuan's eyes sparkled with anticipation as he reached out and gently touched one of the orbs.
In an instant, the orb silently shattered, turning into countless tiny specks of light that soared into the sky, and in a flash, the specks of light condensed into a slender river of light that flowed into Lu Xuan's body.
At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind.
【Harvested one Fifth Rank Crimson Flame Persimmon, obtained Sixth Rank Treasure Celestial Flame Essence.】
The thought vanished, and a strange flame appeared before Lu Xuan.
The flame burned quietly, its light fluctuating, and within its depths seemed to be a low-level Spirit Awareness, happily controlling the fire.
Lu Xuan focused his mind on the flame, and instantly, he learned its detailed information.
【Celestial Flame Essence, Sixth Rank Treasure, condensed from Void Anomaly Fire Spirits, possessing a simple spirit, can be used to assist in pill refinement, slightly improving pill success rate and quality.】
【After being enslaved for a long time, its temperament can become ferocious, and it may backlash against its master, burning them to ashes. It requires absolute spiritual energy and perception to suppress it.】
"A Sixth Rank Treasure, Celestial Flame Essence, can be used to assist in pill refinement."
"In short, it's a fire that's willing to work hard for a while but not forever."
Lu Xuan gave a brief evaluation.
In his pill refining room, he already had a medicinal worm to absorb pill toxins, and now with the addition of the Celestial Flame Essence, which provided superior pill fire, he had more confidence in pill refinement.
The Celestial Flame Essence had a simple spirit, not a living being, and after a simple refinement, it could be put to use.
Lu Xuan shifted his attention to the second white orb.
He reached out and gently touched it, and the orb silently shattered.
【Harvested one Fifth Rank Crimson Flame Persimmon, obtained Fifth Rank Magical Tool Primordial Fire Cloud Needle (1/12)】
The thought vanished, and a less than three-inch-long red needle appeared before Lu Xuan, transforming into a red line that whirled around him at incredible speed.
Lu Xuan focused his mind on the needle, and instantly, he learned its detailed information.
【Primordial Fire Cloud Needle, Fifth Rank Magical Tool, twelve needles combined form a Sixth Rank Set Magical Tool, extremely fast, insidious and vicious, killing silently, leaving no chance for defense.】
"Primordial Fire Cloud Needle, a Sixth Rank Set Magical Tool!"
"A rare flying needle magical tool in the cultivation world."
Lu Xuan's heart rejoiced.
Set magical tools were highly valued in the cultivation world, and the Sixth Rank Magical Tool formed by twelve flying needles was among the best, a must-have for assassins. For most Core Formation cultivators, it could serve as a trump card.
"Unfortunately, I already have the Seventh Rank Yin-Yang Magnetic Divine Needle, so I'll have to reluctantly sell this one for a good price."
Lu Xuan thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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