Chapter 692: The Heaven-Reversing Fruit
Chapter 692: The Heaven-Reversing Fruit
"Brother Lu, do you have something even better than the Starlight Parent-Child Swords and a fifth-grade cultivation technique?"
Elder Qing Ju's curiosity was piqued by Lu Xuan's words.
Among the treasures presented by the Golden Core cultivators present, the Starlight Parent-Child Swords and the fifth-grade technique were the most appealing to him. However, for the sake of his family's future, he had to prioritize the technique.
"It was acquired by chance and happens to be suitable for Brother Bai's family."
"If utilized properly, it might help the Bai family produce one or two additional Golden Core cultivators in a short period of time."
Lu Xuan replied with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, transmitting his voice privately.
This statement scratched an itch for Elder Qing Ju.
The reason he had taken out the rare sixth-grade spirit seed left by the ancestral elder of his clan was to exchange it for suitable treasures that could enhance the clan's vitality and ensure its long-term survival.
If there really existed a treasure like the one Lu Xuan mentioned, one that could produce one or two additional Golden Core cultivators for the Bai family in a short period of time, or even if we loosen the timeframe to several hundred or thousands of years, it would still be considered a priceless treasure for the Bai clan.
"Brother Lu, please take a look at the spirit seed. As long as you don't leave this courtyard, I assure you there will be no issues."
Feeling reassured, the elder handed over the mysterious spirit seed, which was shrouded in black mist, to Lu Xuan.
With powerful arrays set up in the small courtyard and the presence of two Golden Core cultivators from the Bai family, along with Lu Xuan's identity as a Spirit Herb Master, the elder had no worries about Lu Xuan attempting to steal the spirit seed.
Lu Xuan suppressed his excitement and, ignoring the curious gazes of those around him, took out a handful of spirit soil from his storage bag and placed the dusky spirit seed into it.
"I couldn't resist the urge to test what type of spirit soil would be suitable for cultivating this spirit seed."
As everyone looked on in confusion, Lu Xuan casually made up an excuse, his mind focusing on the dusky spirit seed within the spirit soil.
In an instant, a thought flashed through his mind.
The 'Dian Yin' fruit, a sixth-grade spirit plant, thrives in extremely yin spiritual energy and soil. Water it with yin-attributed spirit spring water, and once it matures, the spirit fruit it bears can greatly enhance the spiritual power of Golden Core cultivators, aiding them in comprehending corresponding yin-yang variation techniques and supernatural abilities.
It is born together with the 'Dao Yang' fruit, inseparable like friends. They can be cultivated separately or together. When planted together, they will bear the 'Dian Yin Dao Yang' fruit, possessing the characteristics of both fruits. This fruit has the efficacy of a quasi-seventh-grade spirit fruit. After consumption, the increase in spiritual power is several times that of the individual fruits, and it also possesses the harmonizing effect of yin-yang balance and perpetual renewal.
"Solitary yin gives birth, solitary yang grows, yin-yang combined, peerless among sixth-grade spirit plants!"
"A sixth-grade spirit seed that is born together and harmonizes yin and yang?"
"This head of the Bai family has kept a deep secret. If one didn't have this special ability and didn't understand the peculiarities of the 'Dian Yin Dao Yang' fruit, they might very well miss out on a supreme sixth-grade spirit plant that is second only to a seventh-grade one!"
Upon realizing the details of the spirit plant, Lu Xuan's heart stirred, but he maintained a calm expression to avoid arousing any suspicion from the head of the Bai family and the other Golden Core cultivators.
"Now that I know about it, there's no way I can let it slip by," he thought to himself.
With that, he took the 'Dian Yin' spirit seed out of the spirit soil and returned it to the elder.
"What do you think, Brother Lu?"
The elder, after a brief inspection to confirm the spirit seed was intact, asked with a smile.
"It's quite remarkable, and I'm rather fond of it," Lu Xuan nodded.
"Then, may I inquire about the treasure in your possession..." the elder continued.
Hearing this, Lu Xuan smiled and took out a palm-sized stele from his storage bag.
The stele had a faint rainbow hue, and its surface was engraved with countless tiny figures, each depicting a different pose and expression. The figures seemed lifelike, as if imbued with vitality, acting out scenes of joy and sorrow on the surface of the stele.
"This treasure is called the 'Red Dust Stele'. One can immerse their heart and mind within it, experiencing the myriad emotions and separations of life and death. It tempers the will, strengthens the spirit sense, defends against demonic invasions, and slightly increases the probability of breaking through to the Golden Core stage."
"The Red Dust Stele, originating from the Seven Emotions Bean Light Group, can effectively solve this problem. However, as I, Lu Xuan, am alone and unattached, the Red Dust Stele will only gather dust after my advancement. Thus, it is perfect for exchanging it for the mysterious spirit seed of the Bai family."
"A treasure that can increase the probability of Golden Core formation?"
Hearing Lu Xuan's words, Elder Qing Ju nearly lost his mental composure. With immense willpower, he controlled his thoughts, accepted the seven-colored stele that Lu Xuan handed over, and immersed his mind within it.
"Just as I thought!"
"There truly exists such a treasure! It perfectly suits the current situation of the Bai family!"
Infinite joy welled up within his heart. The Bai family was large, and they had no shortage of peak Foundation Establishment cultivators. However, due to their limited background, unless they possessed extremely rare talent, it was challenging for them to advance to the Golden Core realm.
But the stele in front of him could slightly increase the probability of breaking through to the Golden Core stage. Even if the increment was minuscule, it could mean one or two additional Golden Core cultivators for the Bai family, which would be of infinite benefit to them.
"Heaven is aiding the Bai family! I must obtain this wondrous stele!"
The thought firmly took root in his mind.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this treasure is indeed as you've said, suitable for a small family or sect like the Bai family. Moreover, since you are a Spirit Herb Master, how about we just exchange them directly?"
With the Red Dust Stele, the Starlight Parent-Child Swords and the fifth-grade technique were completely forgotten by the elder.
"Direct exchange is fine, but won't I be at a slight disadvantage if we just swap like this?"
Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.
"A sixth-grade spirit seed, and an extremely rare variety at that. Exchanging it for your fifth-grade treasure, how are you at a disadvantage?"
The elder refuted.
"That's not the right way to put it."
Lu Xuan remained calm and shook his head.
"The spirit seed in your hands, Elder Bai, is indeed sixth-grade, but among treasures of the same grade, spirit seeds have the lowest value. There's a risk of failing to cultivate it successfully, and it also requires a lot of time and energy. Belonging to the same category as fifth-grade treasures, when compared to some rare treasures, its value might be slightly inferior."
"As for my Red Dust Stele, it can slightly increase the probability of Golden Core formation. For a force like the Bai family, what this means should be clear to Elder Bai."
"Then, how about I additionally compensate you with 100,000 low-grade spirit stones? With that, you can buy a decent fifth-grade magical artifact. This is the best I can offer."
Elder Qing Ju asked tentatively.
"Fellow Daoist Lu is sincere in wanting to exchange with me, but Fellow Daoist Bai is being so perfunctory."
Lu Xuan made a gesture as if he was about to put the Red Dust Stele back into his storage bag.
"Then, Fellow Daoist Lu, what do you have in mind? As long as the Bai family can afford it, we will definitely satisfy your request."
Upon seeing Lu Xuan's action, a trace of urgency flashed in Bai Yu Shan's eyes.
Even though he knew that Lu Xuan was feigning reluctance, he could only act like a moth drawn to the flame, disregarding the consequences to obtain the Red Dust Stele.
Noticing his expression, Lu Xuan's lips curved up.
"Elder Bai should still have another sixth-grade spirit seed that shares the same origin as this one, am I right?"
His tone was gentle, but his words caused Elder Qing Ju's eyes to widen in shock.
(End of Chapter)
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