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Chapter 483: Magic Flame Insect, Fire Cloud Cave
Chapter 483: Magic Flame Insect, Fire Cloud Cave
Lu Chen nodded gently and reached out to take the mutated Fire Spirit Herb with both hands.
He slowly infused his spiritual sense into it, carefully observing the black and red threads.
While the black and red threads were distinct in appearance, upon closer inspection, they seemed to be integrated with the spirit herb, indistinguishable from each other.
He racked his brains, trying to recall the numerous spirit herb tomes he had perused, but couldn't find any mention of a similar situation.
"Guess it's time to bring out the cheat. A solution for every problem."
Lu Chen sighed inwardly and turned to the elderly Qingxu, asking, "Senior Qingxu, can you provide me with an empty spirit field? I need to plant this mutated Fire Spirit Herb and conduct some experiments."
"Of course," the old man nodded.
A handsome young boy led him to a spirit field and found him an empty spot.
"As expected of a Core Formation cultivator, the spiritual energy in this field is even richer than my cave abode. Although the spiritual soil here isn't as good as my Earthly Spirit Soil, the quantity and area are several times larger," Lu Chen marveled.
After asking the young boy to leave, Lu Chen remained alone in the spirit field. He performed the Earth Drawing Technique and carefully planted the mutated Fire Spirit Herb.
Once this process was complete, he focused his mind on the spirit herb, and his thoughts materialized.
【Fire Spirit Herb, a third-grade spirit herb that grows in fiery spirit soil and requires fiery spiritual energy to cultivate.】
【The herb is imbued with abundant fiery spiritual energy and can serve as a primary ingredient for various third and fourth-grade pills. It also aids in the cultivation of fiery spells and supernatural powers.】
【It is parasitized by the Magic Flame Insect.】
"Magic Flame Insect, a rare third-grade mystical insect that prefers to parasitize fire-attribute spirit herbs. It consumes the vitality of fire-attribute beings and possesses exceptional camouflage abilities. When parasitizing, it retracts its own vitality, merging with the spirit herb as if they are one, lying dormant until it has devoured all the internal vitality of the herb, after which it emerges revitalized, leaving the withered spirit herb."
【It can be separated from the spirit herb by slowly stimulating the herb with ice-cold spells or artifacts under the guidance of a spirit herb master.】
"So it was this pesky insect causing trouble," Lu Chen relaxed, his brows smoothing out as his ability to sense the spirit herb's condition kicked in, quickly revealing the cause of the Fire Spirit Herb's mutation.
"Ice-cold spells and artifacts can be detrimental to fire-attribute spirit herbs, so they aren't typically used, which is why the root of the problem hasn't been discovered," he mused.
"Perhaps it's also because the Magic Flame Insect is extremely rare. At the very least, I haven't come across any information about it in the countless tomes I've read in the Scripture Pavilion," he added.
With caution, Lu Chen extracted the mutated Fire Spirit Herb and brought it to Qingxu Zhenren.
"Brother Lu, what have you found out?" Huo Lin'er asked, her eyes shimmering with anticipation as she focused on the unusual spirit herb.
"I have a general idea," Lu Chen nodded.
"These black and red threads are caused by a peculiar insect known as the Magic Flame Insect. As I learned more about it, I suddenly recalled a brief mention of it in one of the tomes I've read."
"Normally, this insect doesn't exhibit any signs of life. It's only after it has devoured the fire spirit energy of the herb that it briefly exposes itself," he explained.
"I see. Do you have a solution, Brother Lu?" Huo Lin'er asked eagerly, relieved to be nearing an answer.
"We can use ice-cold spells or artifacts to slowly stimulate the Fire Spirit Herb, rousing the Magic Flame Insect from its slumber. Then, a skilled spirit herb master can carefully separate the insect from the herb," Lu Chen replied.
"There are two critical points to this process," he continued.
"Firstly, ice-cold spells and artifacts are detrimental to the Fire Spirit Herb, so we must be careful not to cause severe damage. Secondly..."
"You truly are our sect's most outstanding spirit herb master, Landian. To be able to identify the problem so swiftly is commendable." Qingxu Zhenren nodded slightly, his eyes filled with appreciation.
"Landian, would you be willing to accompany me to the Fire Cloud Cave to help resolve this issue plaguing my clan?" Huo Lin'er asked, anticipation in his eyes as he looked at Lu Chen.
"Ah..." Lu Chen was taken aback.
"The Fire Cloud Cave is where I was born. It used to be a secret realm of our sect, but after it was thoroughly explored, it became a habitat for my clan." Huo Lin'er continued, "The cave is rich in fire spirit energy, making it ideal for cultivating fire-attributed techniques and nurturing fire-attributed spiritual herbs."
"I hope you can accompany me back to the Fire Cloud Cave to help me with this matter, brother Lu," he added.
"Brother Huo, how far is the journey? Lately, there have been many evil cultivators roaming the cultivation world, and with my ordinary cultivation base and lack of skill in combat, I fear the journey may be risky," Lu Chen asked, his brows furrowing slightly.
"The distance is not too far, less than ten thousand miles." Huo Lin'er replied in a low voice.
"As for the risks, to my knowledge, that area has been relatively peaceful lately, with no reports of powerful evil cultivators or demons. Moreover, I and our fellow sect members will accompany you, so you need not worry about your safety, brother Lu," he assured.
Lu Chen fell silent, contemplating the potential gains and losses of the endeavor.
"Landian, you mentioned that solving the problem of the Magic Flame Insect requires an experienced and skilled spirit herb master. Who in the entire Celestial Sword Sect is more experienced than you?" Qingxu Zhenren interjected.
"If you are concerned about your safety, I can give you a fifth-grade protective talisman in advance as a reward for helping with the Magic Flame Insect infestation," he offered.
"With that talisman, even if you encounter a Core Formation cultivator or a calamity-level evil cultivator, you will have a high chance of escaping unscathed," the elderly Qingxu added.
Lu Chen's heart wavered. He knew that as an inner disciple, he had the right to refuse a Core Formation elder's request. However, doing so would make it difficult for him to remain in the sect.
Moreover, he and Huo Lin'er shared a good relationship, and the latter had often shown him care and support. Now that Huo Lin'er's clan was facing a problem, he felt obliged to help, both out of friendship and moral duty.
Most importantly, he had been under the sect's protection for many years and had gained access to numerous rare spiritual herbs and resources, which had contributed significantly to his current achievements. Now that the sect needed him, he felt it was his duty to repay their kindness as long as his life was not at stake.
With Huo Lin'er, a powerful true disciple, and the rest of their sect members accompanying him, along with the fifth-grade talisman from Qingxu Zhenren, his safety seemed largely assured.
Not to mention, he possessed over ten fifth-grade magical artifacts and treasures, as well as numerous fourth-grade sword talismans that were extremely lethal. With his own strength, even if he encountered a Core Formation cultivator, he could escape unharmed even if he couldn't defeat them.
With his thoughts settled, Lu Chen said, "In that case, I shall accompany Brother Huo to the Fire Cloud Cave. I only ask that you protect this little life of mine."
"Hahaha! Thank you, brother Lu!" Huo Lin'er laughed heartily.
"Your willingness to take on this risk despite your cautious nature shows your loyalty and bravery. I vow that even if it costs me my life, I will ensure your safe return to the sect," he vowed, his expression turning solemn as he made his promise to Lu Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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