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Chapter 833: The Grand Palace of Literature
Chapter 833: The Grand Palace of Literature
After Lu Chen and Hong Qinghai's figures disappeared, Lu Chen casually set up a restriction to enclose himself and the Nine Confucian Treasure Tree.
The Nine Confucian Treasure Tree had grown to over ten feet tall, and from a distance, one could smell the rich ink fragrance.
Its thick branches seemed to be formed by countless tadpole-like characters, and its leaves bore various strange patterns, exuding a faint scholarly aura.
At the very top, there was a spirit fruit the size of a fist, surrounded by a scholarly aura. Just the faint fragrance that emanated from it was enough to refresh one's mind and spirit, bringing clarity to the eyes and ears.
As one approached the treasure tree, a scholarly aura enveloped them, calming their thoughts and stirring a sudden urge to devour countless books.
Lu Chen suppressed his inner desires and carefully pulled the treasure tree out of the spirit soil.
He focused his attention on the tree, instantly gaining a detailed understanding of it.
Nine Confucian Treasure Tree: A sixth-grade spirit plant. Nurtured with poetry, literature, and Confucian classics in an environment rich in scholarly aura, its branches, stems, and leaves can be used to refine high-level Confucian artifacts when mature. The spirit fruit it bears can greatly enhance the scholarly aura within Confucian cultivators when consumed.
"A sixth-grade spirit plant that's a treasure from head to toe. It's a shame its use is mostly limited to Confucianism," Lu Chen sighed.
"It's not of much use to an ordinary Golden Core True Man, but to Confucian cultivators, it's undoubtedly a priceless treasure."
He couldn't help but marvel at the tree's uniqueness.
He temporarily stored the Nine Confucian Treasure Tree in his Gluttonous Insect Pouch and turned his attention to a white light cluster that quietly appeared where the treasure tree had been growing.
"A light cluster from a sixth-grade spirit plant…" Lu Chen's eyes sparkled with anticipation as he reached out and gently touched the surface of the light cluster.
The moment he made contact, the light cluster silently shattered, transforming into countless microscopic lights that swiftly converged to form a palace silhouette. In an instant, it vanished into Lu Chen's body.
At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind.
Harvesting a sixth-grade Nine Confucian Treasure Tree yields a seventh-grade treasure, the Grand Palace of Literature.
As the thought faded, a small, exquisite, and unique palace appeared before him.
Although the palace wasn't large, it gave off a sense of grandeur.
Its railings and jade-like structures were adorned with elegant paintings and calligraphy.
The palace doors stood open, revealing a hall filled with numerous statues.
Each statue was unique, some holding wolf-hair brushes, writing fervently, while others looked up from ancient books, the faint sound of reading echoing in the air.
Every statue was incredibly lifelike, surrounded by a tangible scholarly aura.
Lu Chen focused his attention on the palace before him, instantly understanding its nature.
Grand Palace of Literature: A seventh-grade treasure. When a great Confucian with a Nascent Soul sits in seclusion and passes away, their scholarly aura, literary essence, and spiritual energy condense to form this palace.
By refining the palace, one can communicate with the statues within and borrow their power to unleash various powerful Confucian techniques.
If one cultivates Confucian techniques or divine abilities, refining the palace allows them to nurture righteous qi within their body, greatly enhancing the power of their techniques and abilities.
"As expected of a seventh-grade treasure!" Lu Chen exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with delight.
"However, it's a bit of a waste for it to fall into my hands." There was a hint of regret in his voice.
He could certainly refine this Grand Palace of Literature for his own use and harness its power initially. However, without cultivating Confucian techniques or divine abilities, he wouldn't be able to maximize the value of the palace.
"As the sixth-grade spirit plants grow, the seventh-grade treasures obtained from their light clusters are also increasing. I must make some choices," he mused.
"This Grand Palace of Literature isn't of much use to me. It would be better to exchange it with a Confucian Nascent Soul True Lord for a treasure more suited to me."
Without hesitation, he stored the Grand Palace of Literature in his Gluttonous Insect Pouch, intending to find a suitable opportunity for an exchange.
Now that the Nine Confucian Treasure Tree had matured, Hong Qinghai's task was complete, and he would no longer need to recite poetry and literature daily.
However, they had lived together for many years, and Hong Qinghai had diligently nurtured the treasure tree, providing an excellent growing environment for the sixth-grade Confucian spirit plant.
Hong Qinghai had always been diligent and steady in nature, and Lu Chen had formed a good impression of him.
As a result, Lu Chen contemplated keeping him by his side, but the specifics would depend on Hong Qinghai's own choice.
"Qinghai, come out."
Lu Chen transmitted his voice to Hong Qinghai in the stone cottage.
Hong Qinghai's face tensed up, and he walked out of the cottage, seemingly aware that he had reached a pivotal point in his life.
He glanced at the spot where the Nine Confucian Treasure Tree once stood, seeing only an empty pit where the once majestic and divine spirit plant had been. His expression grew even more anxious.
"Senior Lu!"
He bowed respectfully to Lu Chen.
"You've worked hard these years, helping me take care of the Nine Confucian Treasure Tree," Lu Chen said.
"Now that the treasure tree has matured and its quality is exceptional, consider these small items as your payment."
Lu Chen waved his hand, and several sword talismans brimming with sword intent, a bottle of pills, and two bottles of spirit brew appeared before Hong Qinghai.
Hong Qinghai looked up, his heart leaping at Lu Chen's generosity.
During the period of nurturing the treasure tree, he had received countless cultivation resources from Lu Chen, allowing him to smoothly breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment realm, with his cultivation progressing rapidly, even reaching the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
And now, upon the tree's maturity, he was receiving even more treasures.
"Take them; you've earned them," Lu Chen said, seeing that Hong Qinghai was about to refuse.
With his spiritual power, he pushed the treasures into Hong Qinghai's hands.
Compared to the light cluster reward Lu Chen had received, this payment was insignificant.
Hong Qinghai couldn't refuse and accepted the items.
"Now that the treasure tree has matured, what are your plans?" Lu Chen asked softly.
"I will heed your instructions, Senior," Hong Qinghai replied promptly.
"Good. I'll give you two choices. One, continue following me, but it won't just be about nurturing spirit plants. You will be my attendant and obey my commands."
"Of course, I won't mistreat you."
"Two, you can choose to leave and regain your freedom."
"Think carefully about which option you prefer."
Lu Chen spoke slowly.
"If you don't mind me, I would like to continue following you, Senior Lu," Hong Qinghai said without hesitation, kneeling on one knee, his expression determined.
"Are you sure? If you continue following me, there won't be much freedom to speak of," Lu Chen said.
"I am willing to serve you loyally!" Hong Qinghai reiterated his choice.
To him, the second option was nonexistent, as the two choices were worlds apart.
In the past, he had offended a descendant of a grand scholar from the Ji Xia Academy, forcing him to flee from the Great Xia Territory and endure countless hardships as he made his way to the Li Yang Territory.
Never did he imagine that he would be selected by Lu Chen to enter his cave abode and provide a literary atmosphere for a high-grade Confucian spirit plant.
During this period, although his movements were restricted, he had always been under Lu Chen's protection, no longer worrying about his life safety.
He had even successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm with the help of the Foundation Establishment pills given by Lu Chen.
In the past, such a thing would have been unthinkable.
How could he possibly let go of such a valuable opportunity?
(End of Chapter)
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