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Chapter 345: Soul-Calming Incense and Grudge Mud
Chapter 345: Soul-Calming Incense and Grudge Mud
A dull yellow stick of incense that emitted smoke in the form of a lotus pedestal and a Buddhist statue, a shapeless black mud from which vengeful spirits emerged, and a vibrant green miniature sword brimming with vitality.
During this period, he had made several trips to the library and perused various ancient texts, uncovering the origins of the incense and the black mud.
The incense was called the Soul-Calming Zen Incense, a fourth-grade treasure crafted by Buddhist cultivators using the offerings of countless devotees. It had the power to calm and soothe agitated spirits and protect one's mental state from demonic influences during cultivation.
When burned during meditation, it could also prevent mental demons from invading, maintaining an optimal cultivation condition.
The black mud, known as Grudge Mud, was a fifth-grade spirit soil imbued with dense grudge energy. It could be used to cultivate certain sinister spirit plants and refine corresponding spiritual artifacts.
Lu Chen casually tested it by planting a leftover Spirit Glowgrass seed into the mud, only to find it quickly corrupted by the pervasive grudge energy, rendering it useless.
"A fifth-grade special spirit soil, but unfortunately, I have no use for it at the moment, nor are there any suitable spirit plants in the Underworld Garden that thrive in Grudge Mud."
Previously, he had obtained a third-grade spirit soil, the Earthly Spirit Soil, from the Lantern Moon Blessed Land, which he spread on the surface of his cave's spirit fields. It had a beneficial effect on most spirit plants.
Compared to the Earthly Spirit Soil, the Grudge Mud before him boasted a higher grade, but its applicability was limited, suitable only for a handful of unique spirit plants.
Among the three treasures, only the origin of the vibrant green miniature sword remained a mystery, but Lu Chen was in no rush. He sheathed the sword in his Sword Nourishing Scabbard for nurturing.
Unlike the previous swords, Purple Electric and Wind Thunder, which tended to zap and strike with electricity and lightning, this new sword constantly nourished the ancient scabbard. Its size also seemed just right, causing the scabbard, which usually resisted the entry of swords, to accept it without hesitation.
Inside the room, the dull yellow incense burned quietly, its smoke forming a smiling Buddhist statue holding a flower, exuding a profound sense of Zen. Thick and lingering fragrance permeated the air.
Seated on a jade meditation cushion, Lu Chen circulated the spiritual fluid in his dantian, taking the rare opportunity to cultivate the Grand Five Phases Art.
Suddenly, his spiritual sense detected a disturbance in the flowing light formation at the mountain's foot.
He opened his eyes, and a crack appeared along his palm lines, from which a grayish-white eye emerged.
Through the vision provided by the Void Nightmare Eye, he saw a white jade ape and an elegant, pristine phoenix approaching the mountain path.
"Old friends, it seems," he murmured.
The two spiritual beasts were none other than the descendants of the Heavenly Sword Sect's guardian beasts—the White Jade Holding-up-the-Sky Ape and the Xuan Tian Luan Bird.
Having not seen these two "big legs" during their nurturing stage for three years, Lu Chen felt a twinge of nostalgia. He opened the formation and drifted out like a wisp of white smoke.
"Welcome, it's been a long time, and I've missed you," he greeted the two spiritual beasts warmly.
The pristine phoenix let out a cry, seemingly chiding Lu Chen for his long absence and elusive nature.
The small ape, its skin as translucent as jade, peeked out from behind the phoenix, revealing a tiny head topped with a tuft of pure white hair that added a touch of otherworldliness to its appearance.
"I was assigned a sect guard duty and had to travel far from here," Lu Chen explained with a smile, knowing that both beasts possessed high spiritual intelligence and would understand him perfectly.
"Have you missed my spirit fruits, spirit brew, and grilled demon beast meat during this long absence?" Lu Chen asked, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
"Cheep!"
The Xuan Tian White Luan let out an excited chirp, nodding its small head vigorously in agreement.
The delicate ape hiding behind it poked its head out, its fiery red eyes sparkling, and gave a slight nod before retreating back into the safety of the phoenix's wings.
During Lu Chen's absence, the two spiritual beasts had occasionally visited his mountain peak, lured by the memories of the sumptuous spirit fruit feasts he used to host.
"Come, come, let's start with some Ice and Fire Dual Realm Spirit Fruits to whet your appetite."
With a wave of Lu Chen's hand, a plethora of Blazing Flame Fruits and Icy Lotus Fruits floated out of his storage bag, forming a small mountain of delicious treats.
He then poured cups of Hundred Fruits Spirit Dew for the two guardian beasts of the sect and his own spiritual beast.
"Now, try some special air-cured Kongming Spirit Fish, a delicacy from afar."
He took out an exquisite jade box containing Kongming Spirit Fish prepared using various techniques.
Some of the fish had been smoked with an unknown spiritual wood, emitting a rich and mouthwatering aroma.
"Wait a moment, I'll go grill a few fresh ones."
Some of the Kongming Spirit Fish were preserved in century-old cold ice, keeping the meat fresh and untouched. When taken out, they looked as if they had just been caught.
Soon, Lu Chen returned with freshly grilled spirit fish, divided into portions and presented to each of the spiritual beasts.
The spirit fish, inherently delicious and brimming with spiritual energy, became even more delectable after being seasoned and grilled by Lu Chen.
The White Jade Holding-up-the-Sky Ape, the Xuan Tian White Luan, and Lu Chen's own spiritual beast indulged themselves in the feast, relishing every bite.
Here is the revised sentence with the Chinese text removed and a substitute English word:
Lu Chen took out several pinkish-white Mystic Peaches, cut them into small pieces, and offered them to the luan bird, ape, and other spiritual beasts.
From his previous experience with the Mystic Peaches, he knew that consuming too many could enhance one's charm and that the cultivation process involved a lust-inducing aura.
Lu Chen was cautious not to offer too much, lest the beasts experience unexpected effects like bursting out of their shells or feathers. The mere thought of the beasts going into a frenzy made him shudder, and he quickly pushed the image from his mind.
"That would be a sight too beautiful for me to imagine."
He anxiously watched the beasts, hoping to prevent any chaos.
Fortunately, the number of peaches was limited, and the beasts only savored the delicious taste without any untoward thoughts.
After the peaches were devoured without incident, Lu Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"May I ask if you two are allowed to leave the sect premises from time to time?"
After the satisfying meal, Lu Chen casually inquired.
"We are allowed to leave, but our movements are restricted, and we cannot stay away for extended periods," the luan bird replied with a crisp chirp, conveying its thoughts to Lu Chen.
"I may need your assistance in a few years for a certain matter. I hope I can count on your support then," Lu Chen said solemnly.
Having enjoyed Lu Chen's hospitality and delicious treats, the two spiritual beasts had formed a deep bond with him. Hearing his request, they nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.
The White Jade Ape, with a shy glance, seemed excited at the prospect of a fight. It pointed behind its head, reminding Lu Chen that he could activate the white hair it had given him, and it would rush to his aid as quickly as possible.
Long ago, the little ape had gifted Lu Chen a pristine white hair, promising that as long as it was within a certain range, Lu Chen could activate it with his spiritual power, and the ape would swiftly come to his aid.
With the assurance of the two spiritual beasts, Lu Chen felt more confident in his plan to retaliate against the monk behind the Saint Infant Fruit Tree incident.
(End of Chapter)
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