Chapter 283: The Age-Old Tree Polluted by Malice
Chapter 283: The Age-Old Tree Polluted by Malice
【After six thousand two hundred years of arduous cultivation, you have finally absorbed all the cultivation experiences left by your predecessor. This is a capability unique to the Spirit Transformation Realm, yet you have already mastered it all.】
【The Inferno Heart Palm Upper Volume, Perfected】
Shen Yi still stood in his original spot, no longer engulfed in the raging purple-golden flames. Instead, nine blazing suns surrounded him.
Even the tender green grass around the colorless suns remained unaffected, still brimming with vitality.
The terrifying heat was entirely contained within the suns.
This was the ultimate control over power.
Shen Yi slowly retracted his palm, and the nine blazing suns quickly dissipated, transforming back into purple-golden flames and returning to the Dao Infant. This restored the Heaven Devouring Demonic Child, which was almost depleted, to its previous abundant state.
According to the notes left by the cave's owner:
The Inferno Scroll could only be considered an ordinary Spirit Transformation Realm cultivation technique. It needed to be combined with the Heart-Burning Scroll to be considered a rare and superior technique that surpasses the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Six thousand years was roughly equivalent to two lifetimes of a Primordial Grandmaster.
Only a true Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator was qualified to cultivate this technique to perfection.
"Not bad, but the consumption is a bit high."
Shen Yi adjusted his aura. Even with his Heaven Devouring Demonic Child's foundation, far surpassing his peers, he could only execute the Inferno Palm once.
Drawing upon one's own aura was a limited approach. To demonstrate the full might of such a profound technique, one could only rely on the nourishment provided by Heaven and Earth.
【Remaining Demon Lifespan: 16,500 years】
Indeed, as long as he didn't touch demonic martial arts, his lifespan was quite enduring.
Shen Yi strode towards the Eight Directions Dining Hall.
Just as he caught sight of the tall building, he happened to see A Qing leading an elegantly dressed elderly man out.
"Elder Brother Shen, he has something to discuss with you."
A Qing hurried over and reached Shen Yi's side a little ahead of time, whispering, "He claims to have information about malice, but he can't guarantee it's about the Spirit Root. His asking price is incredibly high, and I really can't judge if it's worth it."
Her knowledge came from books, and when faced with something not mentioned in them, she felt at a loss.
The elderly man's cultivation was not high, only at the Condensing Core Realm.
However, he wore an extremely luxurious magic robe, with a jade hairpin atop his head, and his white hair was meticulously groomed, giving him a refined appearance.
After A Qing finished whispering, he politely nodded at Shen Yi, "Jin Baowen pays his respects to the senior."
After introducing himself, Jin Baowen approached and said, "My asking price is indeed high, but it's not an empty boast. I've taken an enormous risk, so I'll be frank with you. If it weren't for the fact that Zhang Zhenren from Radiant Light Cave was left behind in the cave, no matter how much you offered, I wouldn't dare sell this information to you."
Although Clearwind Zhenren had already stated that Zhang Zhenren was most likely dead,
As long as it wasn't confirmed, others could only say that he was trapped in the cave. Otherwise, offending Radiant Light Cave would lead to dire consequences.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced around and then turned his gaze to A Qing, saying indifferently, "Give it to him."
"Oh."
Although A Qing was a little puzzled as to why he didn't confirm the details further to avoid a potential waste, she still took out a pile of celestial treasures and earthly treasures from her storage bag and handed them to the elderly man.
Jin Baowen noticed the change in the youth's gaze, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his back.
He stared at the items in A Qing's hand, hesitated for a moment, and didn't reach out to take them, "I trust the senior, so I'll give you the information first, and you can decide if it's worth the price."
He had barely finished speaking when the youth started observing the surroundings, preparing to take action. This made Jin Baowen wonder where this demonic cultivator had come from, no wonder he was seeking information related to malice.
"But that's not what you said earlier..." A Qing was taken aback.
Jin Baowen ignored her and turned to Shen Yi, carefully choosing his words, "Senior, this matter has to do with the identity of this old man. My Jin family was once a minor cultivation clan, and our ancestors only reached the initial stage of Primordial Profound. Later, with good fortune, we became in-laws with the Zheng family."
The old man explained, "That's the Zheng family, which is affiliated with Radiant Light Cave. They are considered a top-tier power, second only to the Immortal Sect and Great Qian. Almost every thousand years, a member of their clan successfully enters the Radiant Light Cave. Currently, they rely on Zheng Zisheng Zhenren."
At this point, he paused.
Having revealed that this news was related to the Radiant Light Cave, it was up to the other party's courage to decide whether to continue listening.
"Go on," Shen Yi nodded.
Upon hearing this, Jin Baowen scanned the surroundings and, after confirming no one was nearby, continued, "What this old man wants to say is that the treasure tainted by Malevolent Qi is the Suimu that was transplanted into the Zheng family!"
"You may not know what Suimu is."
Jin Baowen shook his head. Although his cultivation was low, he had access to secrets known only to the Immortal Sect and Great Qian due to his connection with the Zheng family.
"It's a treasure left behind in the Mansion Remains. Regardless of one's cultivation level, as long as they consume its fruit, they can achieve longevity... Zhang Zhenren, the uncle of Zheng Zisheng, transplanted a Suimu from the Mansion Remains and nurtured it in the Zheng family. Actually, I'm not the only one who knows this."
He lowered his voice again, "But no one else dares to tell you that the Zheng family has messed up the Suimu. I can guarantee that this spiritual plant has been nurtured to the point of being thoroughly tainted by Malevolent Qi!"
Hearing this, A Qing, who had been quiet all along, suddenly raised her hand. After receiving Shen Yi's signal, she whispered, "That's not true. Even Wutong Mountain doesn't have the means to transplant Suimu."
Of course, Shen Yi knew this was a lie.
If this thing could be transplanted, why would the disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts risk their lives in the Thousand Demon Cavern?
"Sigh! I knew you wouldn't believe me!"
Jin Baowen glared at A Qing in annoyance, "I swear, that Suimu must be alive! I'm related to the Zheng family..."
"Take the items."
Shen Yi interrupted his oath.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Jin Baowen's tense face immediately lit up with joy. He hurriedly took the heavenly treasures from A Qing and put them into his storage bag.
Just then, he heard a sentence that made his face change color.
"Take the items and bring me to the Zheng family."
The old man's palms trembled, and he quickly declined, "No, I'm related to the Zheng family. Taking their Suimu and exchanging it for treasures has already offended them greatly. How dare I visit them again?"
Before he could finish, he saw the youth slightly raise his hand, and the ordinary black vine bracelet on his wrist suddenly drifted out, entering the old man's sleeve and wrapping around his forearm.
"I need to verify the truth of this information." Shen Yi took a step towards the Eight Directions Dining Hall.
Feeling the slightly protruding thorns on his arm, Jin Baowen could only smile bitterly, "Senior, you're right."
He then followed with a dejected expression.
A Qing watched curiously and took out paper and pen, recording these valuable experiences in her notebook.
Just as she was about to catch up,
Suddenly, a hand was placed on her shoulder.
"..."
A Qing couldn't move, watching as Shen Yi's figure disappeared into the dining hall. Despite the close distance, she didn't sense anything from him.
She turned back helplessly and met a furious face.
(End of Chapter)
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