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Chapter 450: You Know Nothing of the Light Orb's Power
Chapter 450: You Know Nothing of the Light Orb's Power
After offering the Joyful Immortal Peach light orb's Ultimate Bliss Scripture to Lao Longgui, Lu Chen noticed that he saw the ancient dragon turtle less frequently.
The last time he saw it, even with the physical strength of a sixth-grade spirit beast, it looked somewhat frail.
According to Lao Longgui, it had been tirelessly studying a cultivation technique, day and night, which consumed a lot of its mental energy, resulting in its current state.
Lu Chen could only choose to believe it and took the opportunity to advise the old dragon turtle to take care of its health and not exert itself too much.
"You've been reading the Ultimate Bliss Scripture every day. Don't tell me you've figured out a way to cultivate both yin and yang?" Lu Chen thought to himself as he returned.
The image of the solitary old dragon turtle comprehending the way of dual cultivation brought a smile to Lu Chen's face.
Giving the fourth-grade Ultimate Bliss Scripture to Lao Longgui didn't bother Lu Chen much.
After all, the Joyful Immortal Peach would soon bear a second batch of fruits, and he could simply obtain another copy from the light orb then.
As Lu Chen walked on the thick cloud layers towards his cloud dwelling, a voice called out to him.
"Greetings, Brother Lu."
A Foundation Establishment cultivator, holding several spirit fruits, greeted him.
"Greetings, junior brother. Are those spirit fruits for feeding the blessed land spirit beasts?" Lu Chen asked.
"Yes, senior brother," the cultivator immediately replied.
Lu Chen nodded and continued on his way.
Having spent some time in the Myriad Demon Cave, he had gained some understanding of how Sun Yun and the others cared for and fed the spirit beasts.
The blessed land was filled with rich and pure spiritual energy, and most spirit beasts only needed to absorb this energy to grow, occasionally supplemented by the heavenly imperial nectar that fell from the sky, strengthening their physical bodies.
It was also a benefit for the Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators dwelling in the blessed land, as their cloud dwellings were built with the specific purpose of aiding them in absorbing and refining the imperial nectar.
In addition, Sun Yun and the others would periodically provide certain spirit beasts with spirit fruits or demon beast meat.
Lu Chen paid a little more attention and noticed that most of the spirit fruits were low-grade and of average quality. They certainly didn't have the intricate combinations that he used.
As for the demon beast meat, it was always plain and unprocessed, let alone cooked with any culinary techniques like steaming, frying, boiling, or stir-frying.
"No wonder the White Ape and the Bored Phoenix like to visit my cave for a feast. If I had to eat these things all the time, I'd be bored out of my mind too," Lu Chen suddenly understood the behavior of the two spirit beasts.
However, while the spirit fruits and demon beast meat might not be delicious, they were essential for the spirit beasts and couldn't be lacking.
Although Lu Chen had some opinions on their feeding methods, he didn't interfere or try to change the habits they had already formed.
On top of the massive mountain peak.
The old ape sat cross-legged on a flat stone platform, with swirling clouds in the distance. He sipped on a cup of spirit tea, appearing content and at peace, as if he had all the time in the world.
"Friend Lu, I've enjoyed quite a few cups of your Hundred Fruits Spirit Brew these days. Today, let's try some of my special Monkey Wine." The old ape poured a cup of golden spirit brew for Lu Chen, who sat beside him.
The brew gently swayed in the cup, causing Lu Chen's spirit to flutter as if he would forever be entrapped within it.
He calmed his mind and took a small sip.
As soon as the monkey wine entered his belly, Lu Chen's spirit involuntarily dispersed, and his spiritual sense spread in all directions.
A warm feeling spread throughout his body, reaching his meridians, flesh, and organs.
"Senior Ape's monkey wine is indeed extraordinary. Even the second time I'm tasting it, I still find it hard to adapt," Lu Chen said, his expression slightly intoxicated.
"The first time is always the most effective for cleansing the marrow and purging the veins. The more you drink it, the weaker the body-refining effect becomes. Only with long-term consumption will you see slight improvements," the old ape explained.
"However, I am curious. Back when I was a loose cultivator, I heard of this very monkey wine in the market towns I frequented. But why is there such a vast difference between yours and the ones I encountered before?" Lu Chen asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Merely a coincidence of names; the true essence lies elsewhere," the old ape replied, his patience belying his usually fierce demeanor. "The key to a fine spirit brew lies in two critical factors: the spirit fruits used as ingredients and the secret method of brewing."
"And of the two, the secret method is paramount," he added.
"I recall that you are a Spirit Herbalist. The spirit fruits you cultivate are known to be of exceptional quality," the old ape said, his eyes narrowing as he made the connection between Lu Chen's presence and his renowned skill.
"Indeed, I have a certain talent in that area. My failures are rare, and the average quality of my spirit plants is higher than those cultivated by ordinary Spirit Herbalists," Lu Chen acknowledged humbly.
"Within the sect, my reputation in this field is quite established. The Elixir Hall has even commissioned me to cultivate several batches of spirit herbs for pill refining," he continued.
"Moreover, an elder at the Golden Core stage requested my assistance in cultivating a fifth-grade spirit plant for him," Lu Chen said, a hint of pride creeping into his voice.
The usually serene and peaceful old ape's eyes widened in surprise. "A Golden Core cultivator asked for your help? And a fifth-grade spirit plant, no less?"
"Indeed, it was none other than Elder Qingxu," Lu Chen confirmed.
He felt a sense of satisfaction seeing the old ape's reaction, knowing that his plan to guide the conversation toward his skill in cultivating spirit plants had worked. He wanted the old ape to consider him as a potential partner in cultivating the spirit fruits needed for the monkey wine and perhaps even obtaining the secret recipe from the light orb.
As expected, the mention of Elder Qingxu's request piqued the interest of the sixth-grade White Jade Holding-up-the-Sky Ape. The spirit fruits and the secret recipe were crucial to the quality of the monkey wine, and for a beast like him, cultivating spirit fruits was an arduous task. It required constant care and an enormous amount of time and energy—far more challenging than battling the ancient dragon turtle in the blessed land.
Knowing Lu Chen's prowess in cultivating spirit plants, the old ape couldn't help but consider asking him for assistance.
"Lu, my friend, would you be willing to help me cultivate the spirit fruits needed for the monkey wine?" the old ape asked tentatively.
"I would be honored to be of service to you," Lu Chen replied, his tone respectful.
However, he added, "But given the rarity and value of this spirit brew, wouldn't it be risky to entrust the cultivation of its key ingredient to me? What if the secret were to leak out?"
The old ape laughed heartily, his mirth causing the clouds below to churn violently. "You worry too much, my friend! The true safeguard of this wine lies in its secret recipe. As long as I keep that safe, no one can replicate it."
"I see. Then I have been overthinking it," Lu Chen said, lowering his head.
But his thoughts betrayed his words as he mused, "Old fellow, you know nothing of the light orb's power..."
(End of Chapter)
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