Chapter 605: The Spirit Herbalist's Two Paths
Chapter 605: The Spirit Herbalist's Two Paths
Lu Chen nodded gently, his gaze fixed on the ancient bronze spear before him.
The spear, with its archaic design, stood in clear contrast to the modern artifacts of their time. A patina of yellow-green copper rust coated its surface, giving it a weathered and ancient appearance.
Tendrils of smoke, a mix of gray and red, wafted from within the spear, carrying with it the silent deadliness of the gray and the bloodlust of the red. From the smoke came the faint sounds of battle, a chilling killing intent filling the room.
The tall elder channeled his spiritual energy, containing the thick killing intent emanating from the bronze spear within a protective barrier.
"What do you think, Lu Daoist?"
He asked with a hint of pride in his voice.
"Wood Daoist indeed has a fine collection. To possess such a weapon imbued with dense killing intent is impressive."
Lu Chen's eyes revealed a hint of envy, his tone just right.
"I must admit, I find this bronze spear intriguing. Name your price, Wood Daoist."
He addressed the tall elder.
"You misunderstand, Lu Daoist. How can such a treasure be measured in spirit stones?"
The tall elder chuckled.
"This spear is for trade only. If you have any items that interest me, I may consider exchanging it."
"What about the fourth-grade sword talisman I demonstrated earlier?" Lu Chen asked tentatively.
"While the sword talisman is indeed powerful in battle, I would not consider it a rare treasure."
The tall elder shook his head in denial.
Lu Chen pondered for a moment before reaching into his storage bag and retrieving a clear and translucent pill.
The pill was enveloped in a faint, pure spiritual aura. Its very presence brought a sense of clarity to one's mind and spirit.
It was a fourth-grade Pill of Purification, refined from the Spirit Dew Fruit. Ingesting it could purge the body of foreign impurities and greatly reduce the harmful effects of evil influences. It was an extremely rare pill indeed.
"A fourth-grade Pill of Purification? I didn't expect you to possess such a pill, Lu Daoist."
A hint of surprise flashed in the tall elder's eyes.
"In my spare time, I like to cultivate spiritual herbs and attempt pill refining. Luck was on my side, and I managed to refine a batch of these extremely challenging pills."
Lu Chen casually explained.
"What do you say, Wood Daoist? Will you trade the bronze spear for it?"
The tall elder smiled but remained silent. He walked over to the wooden tower and patted its plump body.
The tower gently shook, and a pill shot out.
It was also a fourth-grade Pill of Purification.
"While this pill is rare, it's not particularly extraordinary to me."
The tall elder said with a smile.
"The value of a treasure I already possess diminishes for me. It loses its appeal."
"This old Daoist is quite full of himself..."
Lu Chen muttered inwardly, suppressing the urge to bombard him with various fifth-grade treasures.
He thought for a moment before reaching into his storage bag again and retrieving a muddy yellow spirit pearl.
The pearl was filled with a gray haze, as if swept by desert sands. Holding it in one's hand created a sinking feeling, as if one were becoming one with the ground.
"What do you think of this pearl, Wood Daoist?"
"It's my first time seeing this, but from its appearance, I'd guess it's an earth-attribute treasure?"
The tall elder's eyes, burning with white flames, studied the pearl intently.
"Indeed, it is an earth-attribute treasure."
"This is the Earth Travel Pearl, a fourth-grade treasure. It bestows the user with earth-traveling techniques, allowing them to move swiftly and freely through various spirit mines and rocks without any terrain restrictions."
"Its speed far surpasses that of ordinary earth-traveling techniques, and it is unaffected by special terrain. Just remember that one shouldn't remain within spirit mines or rocks for extended periods, or there is a risk of gradual petrification."
This Earth Travel Pearl was one of two that had sprouted from a Earth Emperor Jujube's light group, so he only needed to keep one for himself.
"Earth Travel Pearl..."
The tall elder's eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he gazed at the muddy yellow spirit pearl.
Indeed, this was the first time he had laid eyes on such a pearl, and as Lu Chen had said, if it truly allowed one to move freely through all types of terrain, it would be extremely useful for his endeavors.
The bronze spear had been stored away in his treasure tower, holding little practical value, whereas the Earth Travel Pearl was not only rare but also a great aid in his quest for exotic treasures. The choice between the two was clear.
"Would you be willing to exchange this Earth Travel Pearl for my long spear, imbued with thick killing intent?"
Lu Chen seized the opportunity, his voice eager.
"Sure, let's trade then."
The tall elder readily agreed.
Lu Chen handed over the Earth Travel Pearl and, in return, received the bronze spear.
"The killing intent is so dense; it should ensure the successful maturation of the Evil Yuan Fruit."
"I've gone to such great lengths to obtain this spear. If the fruit doesn't yield a good light group as a reward, it will have been a waste of my efforts."
He sighed inwardly.
"Daoist Lu, the number of treasures you possess has truly taken me by surprise."
After acquiring their desired objects, the tall elder turned to Lu Chen, expressing his surprise at the number of rare treasures the spirit herbalist carried, something he wouldn't have expected.
"My previous family of cultivation was also a local power. After its decline, I managed to obtain a few decent treasures, and through the hard work of cultivating spiritual herbs, I've accumulated some wealth, which has led me to where I am today."
Lu Chen smiled, giving no indication that these treasures were but a fraction of his possessions.
"By the way, Wood Daoist, do you happen to have any rare spirit seeds in your collection? If so, could I take a look?"
Lu Chen asked on a whim.
"I do have some spirit seeds, and they're not low in grade either—fifth or sixth tier. They're quite peculiar, and I'd be surprised if you, a spirit herbalist, have come across them before."
The tall elder tilted his head back slightly, a look of pride on his face.
"Oh?"
Lu Chen's curiosity was piqued.
"The spirit seeds were found by my elders in a secluded paradise. Even with their cultivation, they couldn't identify them. Later, they consulted several famous spirit herbalists, but none of them could recognize the seeds."
The tall elder explained.
"There are two types of spirit herbalists: those like me, and those who are not. Just because other spirit herbalists can't identify it doesn't mean I can't."
Lu Chen replied confidently.
His stance seemed arrogant in the elder's eyes, stirring a competitive spirit within him.
"Daoist Lu, how about we make a bet?"
"If you can identify the origin, species, or cultivation method of that peculiar spirit seed, I will grant you one request within my abilities, or I can give you ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.
"But if you can't identify it, you'll have to give me a rare treasure equivalent to the Earth Travel Pearl we just traded."
"I accept this wager."
Lu Chen's heart rejoiced, but his expression remained uncertain as he considered the proposal. Finally, he nodded in agreement.
(End of Chapter)
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