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Chapter 626: The Ghost-Devouring Vine
Chapter 626: The Ghost-Devouring Vine
Time ticked by, and more and more Yuan Ying True Lords stepped forward to offer their guesses about the treasures to the diminutive spirit of the pagoda.
Finally, there was one Yuan Ying True Lord who remained before the rough beast hide, a faint smile of satisfaction on his face.
It seemed that he had guessed correctly, or at least very close to it, but perhaps there was some small detail that had not satisfied the spirit, so he was preparing for any further developments.
There were also three other Yuan Ying True Lords who were punched and sent flying by the little spirit, their expressions calm as they returned to the crowd.
"As expected of Yuan Ying True Lords, their mental fortitude is truly admirable, far surpassing that of Golden Core cultivators." Lu Xuan mused to himself.
The surrounding cultivators also whispered amongst themselves.
"Even the Yuan Ying True Lords can't identify the origin of these treasures! What's the point of us trying?"
"If they can't recognize it, then I guess I'm on the same level as a Yuan Ying True Lord!"
Many of the cultivators present felt a sense of balance seeing that even the Yuan Ying True Lords couldn't identify the treasures.
As Lu Xuan noticed that fewer and fewer cultivators were stepping forward, he followed a few cultivators who were hiding their appearances and auras and stepped up to the diminutive spirit of the pagoda.
He pretended to examine the strange beast hide and the mineral up close, finally stopping at the spirit seed surrounded by evil ghosts.
"Senior, I have a vague impression of this spirit seed; it seems familiar, but I just can't quite place it at the moment." Lu Xuan said.
"I wonder if Senior would allow me to plant it in some spirit soil for a while and cultivate it using basic spirit herb techniques. Perhaps that would help jog my memory."
"I have a bit of talent in spirit herb cultivation, so maybe I can sense something from it."
"I promise to be extremely careful and ensure that the spirit seed is not harmed in any way." Lu Xuan requested earnestly to the diminutive spirit.
"Fine, but since you're asking for so much, I'll have to punch you even harder later." The little spirit's small fist shook as it spoke menacingly, not worried about Lu Xuan causing any trouble since he was inside the treasure tower.
Lu Xuan struggled to avert his gaze from the treasure light shining from the little spirit's mouth and took out a lump of spirit soil from his storage bag.
"If I'm allowed to plant it in the soil, won't that be a sure thing?" he thought to himself.
He carefully placed the evil ghost spirit seed into the spirit soil, and a faint thread of spirit rain seeped into the seed.
"What is he doing? Is he trying to cultivate the spirit seed right here?" The crowd watched Lu Xuan's actions, puzzled.
"If you can't identify it just by looking at it, how will planting it for a moment help? This is truly baffling." Some people snickered softly.
Lu Xuan's full attention was focused on the spirit seed enveloped by the spirit soil, and soon, detailed information about the spirit seed appeared in his mind.
Ghost-Devouring Vine, a sixth-grade spirit herb, is a specialty of the Youluo Ghost Cave in the Caverns of the Sky. The Youluo Ghost Cave is located in a rift in the void, and few cultivators dare to venture there. Combined with the unique nature of the spirit herb itself, it is rarely heard of.
In the Ghost Cave, evil ghosts run rampant, and yin objects thrive. Over generations, a small number of cultivators living in the Ghost Cave have researched and discovered this unique spirit herb.
The Ghost-Devouring Vine feeds on evil ghosts, absorbing their yin objects and taking on their unique forms and abilities. It devours all types of evil ghosts without discrimination.
Feasting on three hundred evil ghosts a day, it never ceases to grow into the Yin Luo Vine.
..."
"A sixth-grade spirit herb that feeds on evil ghosts and eventually becomes an evil ghost itself. No wonder it's called the Ghost-Devouring Vine," Lu Xuan thought, marveling at the endless variety of spirit herbs in the world.
"May I ask, Senior, if this spirit seed originates from a special cave where evil ghosts run rampant?" Lu Xuan inquired as he carefully removed the spirit seed, returning it to the diminutive spirit intact.
"Correct. Do you know of that place?"
"I won't hide it from Senior, but I come from the Eastwild Heaven Sword Sect. Senior should be aware that our sect is a branch of the Cavernous Sword Sect of the Canglan Realm. However, due to demon invasions, we had to relocate to the Zhongzhou Continent."
"I once came across information about this peculiar spirit seed in one of the ancient texts in our sect's library."
Lu Xuan continued to refer to the rumored ancient text, but this time, to make himself more convincing to the treasure's spirit, he provided additional context to make his story more plausible.
"If I'm not mistaken, this spirit seed is called the Ghost-Devouring Vine. It feeds on evil ghosts and yin objects and possesses certain abilities akin to evil ghosts. Am I correct?" Lu Xuan asked respectfully.
"Impressive!"
The little spirit's eyelid, resembling an eaves, lifted to reveal two square pupils beneath. It was evident that it was astonished that Lu Xuan could identify the spirit seed.
"This treasure is now yours!"
There was a hint of reluctance in its eyes as it prepared to hand over the evil ghost spirit seed to Lu Xuan.
"Senior, please wait," Lu Xuan said. "I feel incredibly fortunate to have recognized this spirit seed, and my heart is filled with joy at the thought of obtaining such a rare and precious high-grade treasure from you.
"However, I have not yet broken through to the Golden Core stage. If others were to see that I possess this spirit seed, it might attract unwanted attention from those at the Golden Core or even Nascent Soul stages. I humbly request that you keep my aura, appearance, and identity confidential to avoid any unnecessary troubles."
"It's a small matter."
The little spirit waved its tiny fist. "In my territory, no one dares to act recklessly. I won't let this spirit seed cause you any harm."
It assured Lu Xuan in a voice that still held a hint of childishness.
Reassured, Lu Xuan respectfully accepted the spirit seed. "Thank you, and thank you also for that ancient text, which has led me to unexpectedly obtain a rare spirit seed from a foreign cave heaven." He thought to himself.
With two of the three treasures now claimed, all eyes were on the mysterious cultivator who had acquired the spirit seed.
"He really identified it?" The crowd murmured in astonishment as they watched the spirit seed disappear.
After all, it was a high-grade treasure cherished by a powerful spirit, and its rarity was beyond imagination, especially since it originated from a foreign land. No one expected it to end up in the hands of a stranger so inexplicably.
For a moment, countless gazes filled with envy and jealousy fell upon Lu Xuan.
"If I had known that placing the spirit seed in spirit soil would reveal its identity, I would have tried it myself long ago. How did that cultivator get the chance?"
Many people regretted not thinking of that method themselves.
However, some cultivators maintained a shred of rationality, understanding that it wasn't as simple as just planting it in spirit soil; it was the vast knowledge of spirit herbs that the mysterious cultivator possessed that led to the identification.
Lu Xuan sensed the spiritual senses probing him, some out of curiosity and others with malicious intent. However, the restrictions set by the treasure's spirit kept them at bay.
"Hmph! Change!"
The little spirit grunted, its face showing displeasure. Thousands of meteorites left trailing shadows as they moved according to a certain pattern, only to stop again, obscuring Lu Xuan's figure.
Silently, the little spirit altered the shape, trajectory, and restrictions on the meteorites. Unless one revealed their identity openly, only their cultivation level and appearance could be discerned. The privacy of those who wished to remain hidden was further ensured.
"This tower-like spirit is quite considerate," Lu Xuan thought, blending into the crowd. "Not only did it give me the opportunity to obtain a rare sixth-grade spirit seed, but it's also helping me conceal my identity."
(End of Chapter)
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