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Chapter 823: The Dao Fruit
Chapter 823: The Dao Fruit
"Thank you, Senior and the Divine Toad, for bestowing such a precious treasure upon me." Lu Chen bowed respectfully, a humble expression on his face. "It is an immense honor for a junior like me to be blessed with this Twin Lotus Spirit Seed of the seventh grade." There was a hint of embarrassment in his tone, as if he felt slightly uncomfortable with the idea of accepting such a valuable gift.
"You don't have to be so formal. The fact that you were able to obtain this Twin White Lotus Spirit Seed is a testament to your good fortune and opportunity."
"My spiritual beast is not one to be trifled with, I must say." Lei Huo Zhen Jun smiled at the thought of his companion. The giant toad, named Tun Bao, was known for its insatiable appetite, consuming treasures without ever giving anything in return. Even as its owner, Lei Huo Zhen Jun found it challenging to acquire high-level treasures from the greedy creature.
"A seventh-grade spirit seed is already within the realm of Nascent Soul cultivators, my friend. You must take great care to protect it."
"If you have any concerns, you can always sell it or entrust it to the higher-ups in the Sea Pavilion." Lei Huo Zhen Jun offered a word of advice.
"Rest assured, Senior. Within my capabilities, I will do my best to safeguard this spirit seed. But should the need arise and it surpasses my abilities, I will not hesitate to seek the Sea Pavilion's assistance." Lu Chen exuded confidence in his current strength.
"By the way, Senior Lei Huo, could you tell me more about this seventh-grade Twin White Lotus? I'm eager to learn." Lu Chen's display of humility and eagerness to learn was perfectly executed.
After all, a seventh-grade spirit seed was far beyond what an ordinary freelance Spirit Herbologist like him should know about, and it was only natural to inquire about its peculiarities.
"The spirit seed is known as the Twin Lotus, and it is said to be a Dao Fruit, a division of the Great Yin Divine Lotus. During cultivation, one must nurture it with one's thoughts and mental energy. Once mature, it bestows upon the cultivator a divine and extraordinary avatar."
"Dao Fruit?" Lu Chen's eyes widened in surprise.
The Divine Lord of Thunderfire continued, his voice carrying a hint of awe, "Dao Fruits are legendary spiritual plants in the cultivation world, and their spirit seeds are known as Dao Seeds. They contain the essence of the Grand Dao, and only the most powerful sects and clans have a chance of obtaining them."
"They transcend the limitations of ordinary spiritual plants, no longer requiring cultivation in typical spirit fields, whether in the void, blessed lands, or within the bodies of powerful beings."
"The nourishment for cultivating Dao Fruits goes beyond spiritual energy and soil. One can use fortune, incense offerings, destiny, and even the rhythm of the Dao to nurture and enhance these extraordinary fruits." Lei Huo Zhen Jun used spiritual transmission to impart this valuable knowledge to Lu Chen.
"Dao Fruit..." Lu Chen whispered, his eyes sparkling with fascination.
He wondered, "I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to obtain a Dao Seed or two. And if I were to cultivate them, what level of spirit light rewards would I reap?" The mere division of a Dao Fruit resulted in a seventh-grade spirit plant; he could only imagine the power of the original plant.
"Great Yin Divine Lotus..." Lu Chen's heart stirred with admiration.
The appearance of several Nascent Soul True Lords calmed the crowd, who had been stirred into a frenzy by the seventh-grade spirit seed. Their presence alone was enough to suppress the myriad thoughts running through the minds of the onlookers.
"With Lei Huo Zhen Jun and the master of the Mu family from the Sea Pavilion openly supporting Lu Chen, the two Nascent Soul True Lords' protection had a profound deterrent effect on the other cultivators."
As the raffle came to an end, the crowd began to bid farewell to Lei Huo Zhen Jun.
Of course, Lu Chen left with Ye Xuan Yin and the others.
He had known them for decades, and their friendship was solid enough for him to trust them to a certain extent.
After obtaining the seventh-grade spirit seed, Lu Chen knew that returning to his cave abode alone might attract unnecessary trouble.
As for Ye Xuan Yin and the rest, if they harbored any ill intentions, Lu Chen, with his current strength, wouldn't even bat an eye at a few ordinary cultivators in the early or middle stages of the Golden Core realm.
"Brother Lu, congratulations on obtaining such a precious treasure," one of them said, their tone laced with envy.
"I'm so jealous that you won the first-place prize. I almost lost my soul from the shock," another added, their voice shaking with emotion.
"Yes, yes! I wish I could trade places with you!!! The thought of you obtaining that seventh-grade spirit seed so effortlessly is driving me crazy!" The group couldn't hide their envy as they thought about Lu Chen's good fortune.
"Forget about seventh-grade, but fifth or sixth-grade should be doable, right?"
"Who would've thought that the seventh-grade spirit beast would have such peculiar tastes."
"You hit the jackpot, Brother Lu."
"It's a pity that even if we prepare Thunder-attributed Spirit Fruits now, who knows when we'll next have the chance to ask for treasures from Tun Bao. We can't possibly wait until Lei Huo Zhen Jun's next millennium birthday celebration, can we?" One of the cultivators sighed.
"Fellow cultivators, there's no need to be disheartened. We're passing by my cave abode on our way back. Feel free to drop by, and I'll make sure you have enough spirit brew to drink," Lu Chen said with a smile.
"Alright, Brother Lu! We'll definitely have a few more cups of that Monkey Demon Wine to balance things out. Otherwise, our hearts won't be at peace," an early-stage Pill Formation elder said through gritted teeth.
"Haha! We'll drink until we're thoroughly drunk!" Lu Chen laughed heartily.
Among treasures of the same grade, spirit seeds were often valued the least due to their long cultivation cycles and high cultivation difficulties.
Therefore, while the group of cultivators envied and resented Lu Chen for obtaining the seventh-grade spirit seed, they could still suppress the greed in their hearts. All they needed was an excuse to vent their emotions.
Moreover, it was unlikely for all of them to simultaneously harbor murderous intentions to steal the treasure. Even if they were lucky enough to obtain the spirit seed, its value, when divided equally, might only be equivalent to a decent sixth-grade magical artifact. It wasn't worth taking such a risk.
Additionally, Ye Xuan Yin and the others were well aware that Lu Chen's cave abode was protected by a sixth-grade formation. Entering his abode might either be playing into his hands or stepping into a trap. The outcome was unpredictable.
Lu Chen accompanied the group back to his abode, riding on their sword lights. Not long after, they arrived.
He took out the remaining Monkey Demon Wine and poured each cultivator a few cups, along with spirit fruits and the uniquely cooked demon beast meat, which was no less sumptuous than the feast at Lei Huo Zhen Jun's birthday celebration.
After they had eaten and drunk to their heart's content, Ye Xuan Yin and the others bid farewell to Lu Chen, their faces slightly flushed from the alcohol.
Lu Chen saw them off until their figures completely disappeared from view. After scanning the surroundings with his spiritual sense and detecting no abnormalities, he deactivated the Wan Zhang Xuan Jing Formation and made his way to the core spirit field.
With a thought, the spiritual soil structure underwent subtle changes, and a crack appeared.
He carefully placed the Twin White Lotus spirit seed into the crack.
Subsequently, he focused his mind on the spirit seed in the shallow layer of the spiritual soil and instantly gained a detailed understanding of it.
Twin White Lotus, seventh-grade spirit plant, allegedly a division of the legendary Dao Fruit, the Great Yin Divine Lotus. During cultivation, it requires nourishment from a large amount of high-grade spirit springs, as well as constant communication and nurturing with one's spiritual sense. Upon maturity, it bestows a divine and extraordinary avatar, which is inherently linked to the cultivator's soul.
The avatar is soulless and bodiless, immune to soul-seizing and spirit-corrupting techniques and artifacts. It can prevent plague-related suffering and help overcome disasters and difficulties, offering a myriad of wonderful uses.
Two bodies, one soul. Interconnected and intertwined.
"This Twin White Lotus is quite similar to the lotus used to refine Nezha's physical body," Lu Chen retracted his thoughts and couldn't help but sigh.
"If the Saint Infant Fruit's avatar is a low-grade version, then the avatar refined from this seventh-grade Twin White Lotus will definitely be a high-grade one."
"Not only will it be linked to my soul, but it will also be immune to soul and Nascent Spirit-related attacks. It truly has a myriad of wonderful uses."
He thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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