Rong Jiaojiao looked at the small tree that was growing so poorly but had flowers on it. She was really curious about what the flowers would look like and whether it would bear fruit.
While Rong Jiaojiao was still observing the sapling, Ziling exclaimed, "Master, look! The Golden Marrow Lotus has skipped the flowering period and is already bearing lotus seeds!"
Rong Jiaojiao quickly turned around to look, and sure enough, both pots of golden lotus had produced lotus pods, and the lotus seeds were already mature.
She removed all four lotus pods so that the golden marrow lotus could continue to grow.
However, the lotus root of the Golden Marrow Lotus needs to produce seeds twice before it can achieve the effect of body tempering.
Zi Ling flew into the sky, and soon her voice chirped in Rong Jiaojiao's mind: "Wow, Master, this little tree has actually blossomed."
"Wow, Master, there are actually mountains in the little secret realm!"
"Wow, Master, there's a stream here, and there are fish in it."
"Master, the spirit herbs have all matured..."
Although Rong Jiaojiao could use her divine sense to survey the entire secret realm, she still flew up on her sword and, guided by Zi Ling, headed deeper into the secret realm.
A gentle breeze caressed her face, and she was surprised to find that the space of the secret realm had expanded several times over.
The once hazy boundary in the distance is now clearly visible, with several verdant hills rising abruptly from the ground and a winding stream flowing down from the mountains.
"Master, look!" Zi Ling excitedly circled over a hillside.
Rong Jiaojiao descended her flying sword and saw a field of spiritual herbs growing on the hillside, with various rare spiritual herbs emitting a shimmering light.
The most eye-catching feature is the central lingzhi mushroom, entirely green, with a naturally formed tai chi pattern on its cap, exuding a rich spiritual aura.
"This is... Xuanlingzhi?" Rong Jiaojiao squatted down in disbelief. She had seen this in ancient pill formulas. It was the main ingredient for refining high-grade Qi-replenishing pills and was very rare.
She carefully touched the edge of the Ganoderma lucidum. As soon as her fingertips touched it, a cool spiritual energy flowed into her body through her meridians, invigorating her spirit.
Zi Ling landed on her shoulder, tilting her little head: "Master, these spiritual herbs seem to have been automatically generated after the treasure was upgraded."
Rong Jiaojiao looked around and discovered that each hill nurtured a spiritual creature of different attributes: on the eastern slope was a forest of fiery red jujubes, on the western stream grew shimmering evening primroses, and on the northern cliff hung crystal-clear ice vines.
Rong Jiaojiao pondered: "It seems that after the treasures evolved, the small secret realm has formed a complete ecological cycle."
She and Zi Ling explored the entire secret realm and discovered many new medicinal herbs they didn't recognize. Surprisingly, she knew the combinations and properties of these herbs.
After seeing that all the spiritual herbs she had planted had matured, Rong Jiaojiao really wanted to refine pills immediately, but she held back.
She gathered all the mature medicinal herbs, planted their seeds, and immediately took the lotus seeds outside to share with her master.
Back in her room, Rong Jiaojiao rushed out and handed the lotus seeds in her hand to Qing Xuanzi, excitedly saying, "Master, look, the Golden Marrow Lotus seeds are ripe!"
Qing Xuanzi took the lotus seeds and nodded: "Hmm, not bad. These Golden Marrow Lotus seeds are of superior quality and have certain health benefits."
Rong Jiaojiao said, "Master, please eat!"
Qing Xuanzi broke off a pill and put it in his mouth, then put the rest back.
“These lotus seeds are no longer effective for me. I’ll just eat one to taste it. Give the rest to your parents and brothers; they’ll benefit from them.”
Seeing that he said that, Rong Jiaojiao put it away and asked again, "Master, there are many spiritual herbs growing in the treasure. Do you think there are any you need?"
Qing Xuanzi chuckled: "You talk as if you can have whatever Master wants."
Rong Jiaojiao said coquettishly, "Just tell me, maybe I have one."
Qing Xuanzi thought about it and realized he did indeed want something. He asked, "Do you have Ice Vine?"
Rong Jiaojiao gave Qing Xuanzi a thumbs up: "Master, you're amazing! I really do have one, and it's mature!"
He then handed the freshly picked Frost Vine to Qing Xuanzi.
Qing Xuanzi asked incredulously, "You really have one?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "That's right, but Master, isn't this the elixir for curing the poison of the Crimson Flame Scorpion? Who has been poisoned?"
"Our sect leader has good talent. He broke through to the late stage of the Earth Master realm in his early years. Unfortunately, he was poisoned by the Crimson Flame Scorpion during a battle and could not find an Ice Vine of sufficient age. His cultivation has been declining. Before I came out this time, he had already regressed to the early stage of the Earth Master realm."
Rong Jiaojiao asked, "So, are you going to send the elixir back?"
Qing Xuanzi nodded: "How about we send him back first and then go on his training? Don't worry, your master is not a pushover. The sect leader liked to go on training when he was young, so he must have a lot of good treasures. Your master will get them for you then."
Rong Jiaojiao thought about it and realized she missed her friends too, so going back to the Immortal Mountain would be a good idea.
After discussing it, Rong Jiaojiao went into the small secret realm again, but this time she went to refine pills.
She spent a considerable amount of time refining several batches of mid-grade healing pills. Calculating that her parents should be back soon, she immediately left the secret realm to cook.
When the couple returned, Rong Jiaojiao had already prepared the meal.
After the meal, Rong Jiaojiao took out several jars of spirit wine and asked Rong Lianhu to deliver them to the people who had helped her that day, to thank them for their support.
Thinking of Fang Xingrong and Yan Hai's protection earlier that day, Rong Lianhu did not refuse and left with the wine.
Rong Jiaojiao continued refining medicine, skipping breakfast and lunch until the afternoon when Qing Xuanzi knocked on the door and she finally came out.
Seeing her open the door and come out, Qing Xuanzi said, "Senior Tian Shu has arrived. Come out and listen to what she has to say."
Rong Jiaojiao was quite surprised to hear that someone had come in person. She didn't expect her to come in person.
She stepped forward and greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Senior Tian Shu."
Daoist Tian Shu was dressed in a black uniform, with a cold expression and a murderous aura between his brows.
She nodded and said helplessly, "Young friend Rong, I'm really sorry, we never expected Xiang Ruyi to do such an absurd thing."
Rong Jiaojiao shook her head: "It has nothing to do with Senior Tian Shu, so there's no need for you to apologize."
Hearing that there was no need to argue about this, she took out a spatial talisman and handed it to Rong Jiaojiao. "I have two purposes for coming here today. One is to apologize. This is an apology from Xuanji Sect to your parents."
"Secondly, I want to tell you about the punishment decision made by the sect for Xiang Ruyi. After returning, Xiang Ruyi will be punished by being confined in the Frozen Cave of Jueling for ten years."
After speaking, he glanced at Rong Jiaojiao and Qing Xuanzi: "Do you have anything to say about this?"
Rong Jiaojiao was unaware of the power of the Absolute Spirit Ice Cave, but Qing Xuanzi was.
The Ice Cave of Xuanji Sect is not only devoid of spiritual energy, but it also wears down a person's violent temper day and night.
Ten years later, she will either repent and reform, or lose all her cultivation and become a mortal.
Qing Xuanzi nodded: "This punishment is enough!"
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