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Chapter 283: Suimu, Corrupted by Malevolent Qi
Chapter 283: Suimu, Corrupted by Malevolent Qi
[The six-thousand two-hundredth year. After a long period of bitter cultivation, you have finally digested all the experiences left by your predecessors. This is the ability of the Transformation God Realm, yet you have already mastered it all.]
[The Upper Volume of the Li Huo Fen Xin Palm, complete.]
Shen Yi remained standing in his original spot, the surging purple-golden flames that had enveloped him now replaced by the Nine Sun Wheels revolving around him.
Even the tender green grass surrounding these colorless suns remained untouched, vibrant and full of life.
The terrifying scorching heat was completely contained within the suns.
This was the pinnacle of power control.
Shen Yi slowly retracted his palm, and the Nine Sun Wheels swiftly disintegrated, transforming back into purple-gold flames that returned to the Infant Devouring Devil. The once nearly drained Infant Devouring Devil was now restored to its previous plump state.
According to the annotations left by the master of the cave mansion...
The Li Huo Fen Xin Palm could only be considered an ordinary skill for the Transformation God Realm. It had to be used in conjunction with the Fen Xin Volume to be considered a rare and powerful art that could overpower those in the same realm.
Six thousand years was roughly equivalent to two lifetimes of a Hybrid Elemental Sect master.
Only a true Transformation God Realm cultivator would have the qualifications to cultivate this art to perfection.
"Not bad, but the consumption is a bit high."
Shen Yi adjusted his breath. Even with the foundation of his Infant Devouring Devil, far surpassing cultivators of the same realm, he could only use the Li Huo Palm once.
Drawing power from himself was ultimately a small feat. To demonstrate the full might of this profound art, only the heavens could provide sufficient sustenance.
[Remaining Demon-Devil Lifespan: 16,500 years]
As expected, as long as he didn't touch the demons' martial arts, his lifespan remained quite resilient.
Shen Yi took a step forward, heading towards the Eight Directions Eating Tower.
As soon as he caught sight of the tall tower, he happened to see A Qing accompanied by an elderly man dressed elegantly.
"Big Brother Shen, he has something to discuss with you."
A Qing hurried over and reached Shen Yi's side first, speaking in a low voice, "He says he has information about malevolent qi, but he can't guarantee it's a spirit root. His asking price is extremely high, and I really can't make a judgment."
Her knowledge came mostly from books, and when faced with something outside of her readings, she felt at a loss.
The old man's cultivation was not high, only at the Foundation Establishment Realm.
However, he was dressed in extremely luxurious magic robes, with a jade hairpin adorning his head and his white hair neatly groomed, giving him a very refined appearance.
Seeing that A Qing had finished whispering, he politely bowed to Shen Yi, "Jin Baowen, nice to meet you, Senior."
After introducing himself, Jin Baowen stepped closer and said, "My asking price is high, but it's not an arbitrary figure. I'm taking a huge risk by being straightforward with you, Senior. If it weren't for Zhang Zhenren of Xuan Guang Cave being left in the cave mansion, no matter how high a price you offered, I wouldn't dare to sell this information to you."
Although Qing Feng Zhen Ren had already stated that Zhang Zhenren was most likely perished...
As long as it wasn't confirmed, others could only say that he was trapped in the cave mansion. Otherwise, offending Xuan Guang Cave would lead to death without even knowing how it happened.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced around before turning to A Qing, his expression indifferent as he said, "Give it to him."
"Oh."
Although A Qing was a little puzzled as to why they weren't confirming the details further to avoid wasting their money, she still took out a pile of heavenly treasures and earthly treasures from her storage bag and handed them to the old man.
Jin Baowen noticed the change in the young man's gaze, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.
Staring at the items in A Qing's hand, he hesitated for a moment before refusing to take them, "I trust you, Senior, so I'll give you the information first. Then you can decide if it's worth the price."
He had barely finished his sentence when the other party started observing their surroundings, preparing to take action and kill them. This person must be a demonic cultivator, no wonder he was looking for information related to malevolent qi.
The old man elaborated, "That's the Zheng family affiliated with Xuan Guang Cave, considered a first-rate power, second only to the Immortal Sect and the Great Qian. Almost every millennium, they have a clan member successfully accepted into Xuan Guang Cave, and currently, they rely on Zheng Zisheng Zhenren."
He paused after saying this.
Having revealed that the information was related to Xuan Guang Cave, whether or not to continue listening would depend on the other party's courage.
"Go on," Shen Yi nodded.
Upon hearing this, Jin Baowen scanned the surroundings once more to ensure no one was around before continuing, "What I want to say about the treasure corrupted by evil qi is actually related to the Zheng family's Suimu!"
"You probably don't know what Suimu is."
Jin Baowen shook his head. Although his cultivation was low, his connection with the Zheng family had granted him access to secrets known only to the Immortal Sect and the Great Qian.
"It's a treasure left behind in the cave mansion. Regardless of one's realm, as long as you consume its fruit, you can achieve longevity... Zhang Zhenren, the master of Xuan Guang Cave, transplanted a Suimu plant from the cave and entrusted it to the Zheng family. Actually, I'm not the only one who knows about this."
He lowered his voice again, "But the fact that the Zheng family has messed up in cultivating the Suimu, no one else would dare tell you. I can guarantee that this spiritual plant has been corrupted by evil qi!"
Hearing this, A Qing, who had been quietly listening, suddenly raised her hand. After receiving a nod from Shen Yi, she whispered, "That's a lie. Even Wutong Mountain doesn't have the means to transplant Suimu."
Shen Yi, of course, knew this was false.
If it could be transplanted, why would the disciples of the Martial Temple risk their lives by venturing into the Thousand Demon Cave's territory?
"I knew you wouldn't believe me!" Jin Baowen glared at A Qing irritably. "I swear, that Suimu plant is alive! I'm related to the Zheng family by marriage..."
"Take the items." Shen Yi interrupted his oath.
"Thank you, Senior!" Jin Baowen's tense expression instantly brightened, and he quickly snatched the heavenly treasures and earthly treasures from A Qing and stuffed them into his storage bag.
Just then, he heard a statement that made his face drain of color.
"Take the items, and lead me to the Zheng family."
The old man's palms began to tremble, and he hastily declined, "No, I'm a relative of the Zheng family. Taking their Suimu in exchange for treasures has already completely offended them. How dare I visit them now?"
Before he finished speaking, the young man slightly raised his hand, and the ordinary-looking black vine bracelet suddenly came to life, slipping into the old man's sleeve and wrapping around his forearm.
"I must confirm the truth of this information." Shen Yi strode towards the Eight Directions Eating Tower.
Feeling the slight protrusion of the thorns on his arm, Jin Baowen could only force a bitter smile, "Senior is right."
With a dejected look, he followed suit.
A Qing watched curiously and then took out some paper and a brush, recording these valuable experiences in her little notebook.
Just as she prepared to catch up, a hand suddenly rested on her shoulder.
"..."
A Qing was immobilized and watched as Shen Yi's figure disappeared into the dining hall's entrance. Despite the close distance, she hadn't sensed a thing.
She turned back with a helpless look, only to meet an angry face.
(End of Chapter)
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