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Chapter 299: Moon Pearl
Chapter 299: Moon Pearl
Uncovering the mastermind behind the scenes would make solving the rest of the problem easier.
No matter how the Song family would retaliate, after understanding the strongest combat strength of the Ning family on Reassuring Island, Lu Chen harbored the idea of fighting back with the same methods used against him.
Although the Ning family's havoc on the Kongming Spirit Fish in the waters did not directly harm his interests, Kongming Island was ultimately a part of the sect. As a sect cultivator stationed here, Lu Chen's duty was to ensure the peace and stability of Kongming Island.
If this matter was not resolved, he would have a hard time explaining himself when he returned to the Sky Sword Sect, which would greatly affect his reputation within the sect.
When separating the formless algae in the waters, Lu Chen's methods were not too aggressive. Although the spiritual herbs that were baked by the flames were somewhat damaged, their essence was not jeopardized. After a few days of nurturing them back in the spirit fields, they recovered to their usual state.
Instead of keeping them in the spirit fields, which would not yield any light orb rewards, Lu Chen planned to release them into the Ning family's waters.
After Song Yu left in a hurry, Lu Chen waited for him to depart before storing all the formless algae into his life-bound bag.
On a moonless and windy night.
In the Ning family's waters, three Qi Refining intermediate-stage cultivators yawned as they patrolled the area.
"I don't know what the family head is thinking, suddenly paying so much attention to this stretch of water. Usually, just one Qi Refining low-stage cultivator is enough for patrols, but now he's sent the three of us together."
"Yeah, the quality and quantity of the spirit fish in these waters are far inferior to those of Kongming Island. I don't see what's so important about guarding this place."
"I heard from a little bird that the family plans to focus on cultivating spirit fish in the future. If that's the case, then our positions here might become quite important in the future."
"Oh? In that case, let's do one more round of patrols."
The three flat boats drifted off in different directions.
After a while, the hazy world before Lu Chen's eyes became clear once more, and countless translucent threads dissipated, returning to his dark golden Hidden Spirit Cloak.
Upon reaching the vicinity of the Ning family's waters, he took advantage of the invisibility granted by his Hidden Spirit Cloak to silently infiltrate the area without the Ning family cultivators noticing.
He took out nearly a hundred stalks of formless algae from his life-bound bag and poured them into the waters.
The colorless and transparent formless algae fell into the water, creating tiny ripples before completely merging with the seawater.
"That overseas vagrant cultivator was already very lucky to obtain the formless algae. He probably doesn't know the method to separate them," Lu Chen thought to himself. As his spiritual power surged, his figure gradually faded into nothingness.
Outside the Ning family.
Sun Hai eagerly rushed towards the magnificent building, a gleam of excitement shining in his solitary eye.
He was originally an unknown vagrant cultivator from overseas who had stumbled upon the existence of the formless algae while exploring the seabed.
After pledging allegiance to the Ning family, he offered this rare and exotic spiritual herb, which was valued by Madam Ning due to its ability to parasitize spirit fish and its colorless and invisible nature. Sun Hai's status within the family rose significantly overnight.
After participating in the operation to spread the formless algae in the Kongming Island waters, he could feel his status rising with the tide, and he felt that wealth and honor were within reach.
"I wonder how Madam Ning will heavily reward me after this is accomplished. With such a great contribution, surely she won't just offer her body, right?"
The one-eyed cultivator, Sun Hai, thought of the delightful possibilities, a lecherous smile spreading across his face as a nameless fire ignited in his lower abdomen.
Filled with pride, he arrived at the beautiful woman's residence, basking in the flattery and greetings of the surrounding Ning family cultivators.
"Brother Sun, you're here?"
As soon as he entered the house, he heard the hoarse voice of the beautiful woman.
Sun Hai thought excitedly, but the next sentence from Madam Ning sent his spirits plummeting.
"Brother Sun, according to you, this Formless Algae is exclusively yours, and other cultivators wouldn't even be able to detect it?"
"I humbly report to Madam Ning that I discovered the Formless Algae by chance in a remote deep sea and cultivated it using special methods. Others would hardly be able to notice its presence."
The one-eyed cultivator, Sun Hai, replied cautiously.
"Then, since it's exclusively yours and others wouldn't easily detect it, why have our spirit fish in the Ning family's waters recently started to exhibit signs of frenzied self-harm?"
"Could it be that you, Brother Sun, have secretly spread the Formless Algae?"
The beautiful woman asked softly, her eyes icy cold, as the black rope tightened around Sun Hai, making it hard for him to breathe.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"I'm absolutely loyal to you, Madam Ning, and the Ning family. How could I do such a despicable thing?"
The one-eyed cultivator's face turned red as he defended himself.
"It must be another cultivator who found the Formless Algae! It's the Song family! They must have found a way to separate it and are framing me!"
Under the influence of the black rope, he felt his spiritual power sinking into a quagmire, his voice growing softer.
"Take him away and hand him over to the Enforcement Hall."
"Remember to verify the truth of what he said."
"Also, force him to reveal how he discovered and cultivated the Formless Algae spiritual herb, and whether he knows the method to separate it from the spirit fish."
"Oh, and contact our informant in the Song family to see what their situation is now."
The beautiful woman rose from her seat and instructed the two black-robed cultivators below.
"Yes!"
The two cultivators replied in unison as they escorted the dazed one-eyed cultivator away.
The night was as cool as the moonlight.
After learning about the growth status of the third-grade Moon Dew Grass, Lu Chen spent several nights observing it. Finally, the progress bar below was completely filled.
The Moon Dew Grass's silvery leaves seemed to be flowing with moonlight, exuding a chilling aura.
Lu Chen carefully harvested it, and as soon as he held it in his hand, a thought flashed through his mind.
[Moon Dew Grass, a third-grade spiritual herb, cultivated by absorbing lunar spiritual energy. It greatly benefits the growth of demonic beasts and is a primary ingredient in many healing pills.]
"Beneficial to the growth of demonic beasts... I'll use it to feed the Cloud-stepping Lynx, Wind Falcon, and Ghost Vine during the day."
The three demonic beasts that had come with him this time would benefit from this mature Moon Dew Grass.
Lu Chen stored the silvery Moon Dew Grass in his storage bag and turned his attention to the white light group that had quietly appeared.
The glowing orb flickered slightly, appearing to be made of condensed moonlight under the lunar glow.
He reached out and gently touched the surface of the light group.
In an instant, the orb transformed into countless microscopic light points, like moonlight showering his body, silently flowing into him.
[Harvested one third-grade Moon Dew Grass, obtained a fourth-grade magical artifact, the Moon Pearl.]
A thought flashed through his mind, and an egg-sized, silver-white pearl appeared in his palm.
The pearl resembled a full moon, radiating a silvery moonlight and exuding a sense of calm and tranquility.
Holding it in his hand, he could feel a gentle lunar spiritual power seeping through his skin and nourishing every part of his palm.
(End of Chapter)
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