Qing Xuanzi nodded and put them all away.
Yue Ling had already surveyed the surroundings and brought back several companion herbs that were hidden by spider webs: "There are indeed 'Misty Flowers' near the Spirit-Eating Spider's nest. This can cure illusion poison, which can make up for our shortage of antidote pills for illusions."
Qing Xuanzi nodded, and after Yue Ling put away the spiritual medicine, his gaze fell on the spatial rune on his disciple's forehead that had not yet dissipated: "The biggest gain today is that it has verified the feasibility of releasing the power of the divine soul."
He rarely showed such approval, saying, "Using a sword as a medium to guide the power of space is 70% less strenuous than performing magic barehanded. This idea is worth studying in depth."
Rong Jiaojiao's eyes lit up: "Master, I was just thinking, if my natal weapon is also the Twelve Yuan Chen Formation, and I inscribe a spatial attack rune on each of the Twelve Yuan Chen Formation's array plates, do you think that's feasible?"
Qing Xuanzi's eyes lit up. His disciple's comprehension of spatial power far surpassed that of ordinary people. This idea was indeed ingenious.
After a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "It's feasible! Using the Twelve Yuan Chen Formation as a base and incorporating spatial runes will not only enhance the formation's power but also make it easier for you to use spatial skills."
He took out the array diagram and his insights from when he was refining his natal array and gave them to Rong Jiaojiao.
This is a major taboo, yet he gave it without hesitation. This trust surpassed even his trust in his master and mistress who raised him.
Rong Jiaojiao expressed her gratitude and said, "Master, once I have finished studying it, I will give you my formation as well. Perhaps you can even improve your natal formation."
Qing Xuanzi smiled and ruffled her hair: "Alright, but don't rush to inscribe your natal array. Look for suitable materials first. If you're lucky enough to get a piece of jade marrow, that would be great. It's the best material for inscribing the Twelve Yuan Chen Array Plates."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Okay, I'll figure out the formation first."
Yue Ling flew around Rong Jiaojiao and said, "Master, we found such a good spiritual herb as soon as we arrived here. I have a feeling that we will definitely have a lot of gains here."
Rong Jiaojiao laughed at it: "You're a spirit of an artifact, you even have intuition?"
Yue Ling huffed, "It's only because I'm a spirit that I can sense the aura of spiritual beings in heaven and earth!"
Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanzi seemed to be deep in thought. "The spirit of the artifact does indeed have a special sensitivity to rare and precious materials. Moon Spirit, tell me, is there any other special aura around here?"
The moon spirit twirled gracefully in the air, its body radiating a faint spiritual light.
It closed its eyes and sensed carefully for a moment, then opened them in surprise and said, "Master! About seven or eight miles to the northwest, there is a very pure spiritual energy fluctuation, as if there is a spiritual vein."
Qing Xuanzi said, "Where there are spiritual veins, there are bound to be demonic beasts. Everyone be careful."
He released his flying sword: "Zi Ling is too conspicuous, let's fly over on our swords."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, released the Lingyuan Sword, and headed in the direction Yue Ling pointed.
After flying for two miles, Yue Ling said, "Master, wait a moment. I've sensed the spiritual herb. I'll go and dig it up for you."
After speaking, she disappeared from everyone's sight. A moment later, the roar of beasts came from afar. A dozen breaths later, Yue Ling appeared in front of Rong Jiaojiao. With a wave of her small hand, several mature Bone Forging Grasses appeared before everyone.
Yue Ling said with a grin, "Master, hurry up, the big black bear is angry."
Rong Jiaojiao waved her hand to store the spiritual medicine into the small secret realm, and then flew away with Qing Xuanzi on their swords.
Even after they had gone quite a distance, the roars of beasts still echoed. Rong Jiaojiao asked Yueling, "Did you take more than just spirit herbs?"
Yue Ling smiled and said, "Master is so clever. I saw two beehives in the black bear's den, and the bee larvae inside were still alive. I wanted to help Master raise some, so that Master could have honey to eat."
With such a thoughtful spirit, what could Rong Jiaojiao say? She said gently, "Don't go if it's dangerous."
Yue Ling nodded: "As soon as I sense danger, I will immediately return to the treasure, and no one will be able to find me."
"Great job, Moon Spirit!"
As they spoke, they flew several more miles and appeared above a valley, with the spiritual vein that the moon spirit sensed right beneath their feet.
After carefully sensing it, Yue Ling said, "It is a miniature spiritual vein, but it is too small. If we take it, we have to take the whole thing. If we take half of it, we will not be affected, but the half outside will dry up."
Rong Jiaojiao knew that every world had its own operating rules, and since He had created a spiritual vein here, there was naturally a reason for His existence.
Forcibly taking away the entire spiritual vein would likely provoke a backlash from the Heavenly Dao.
Rong Jiaojiao said, "Then we shouldn't take the spiritual vein, but we can't let go of any spiritual herbs that might be found."
Qing Xuanzi scanned the valley with his divine sense and discovered two peak Earth Master level demonic beasts entrenched there—a splitting tiger with golden stripes all over its body and a frost python with a pure silver body.
The two demonic beasts were facing off, wary of each other, but did not engage in direct combat.
Among them, a pure white spiritual herb was exuding a rich spiritual energy, with a few crystal dewdrops condensing on its leaves.
“That’s… ‘Mysterious Frost Jade Dew Grass’?” A hint of surprise flashed in Qing Xuanzi’s eyes.
Upon hearing this, Rong Jiaojiao immediately recalled the records in the ancient texts: "The Xuan Shuang Jade Dew Grass, which condenses a drop of jade dew every year, can cleanse the marrow and bones, and improve cultivation aptitude?"
“Not bad.” Qing Xuanzi nodded. “This item is very beneficial to a cultivator’s foundation, and it is especially suitable for young cultivators like you, where it is most effective.”
Moon Spirit excitedly twirled in the air: "Master! This is a good thing! Should I go steal... cough, go get it?"
Rong Jiaojiao shook her head: "It's too dangerous for you to rush over to two peak Earth Master level demonic beasts."
Qing Xuanzi pondered for a moment and said, "These two demonic beasts are evenly matched and restrain each other, which can be used. Jiaojiao, can your newly comprehended spatial power briefly interfere with their perception?"
Rong Jiaojiao's eyes lit up: "Master means... a feint attack?"
Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly: "That's right. I used my sword energy to lure away the Earth-Splitting Tiger, and you used your spatial power to briefly obscure the Frost Python's senses, allowing Yue Ling to take the grass."
"Okay!" Rong Jiaojiao immediately focused her mind, and faint spatial fluctuations appeared at her fingertips.
With a flick of his sleeve, Qing Xuanzi unleashed a sharp sword aura that slashed at the mountain wall beside the Earth-Splitting Tiger, causing it to explode with a deafening roar!
The Earth-Splitting Tiger roared, thinking it was a sneak attack from the Frost Python, and immediately pounced! The Frost Python was also startled, its snake eyes turning cold. Just as it was about to retaliate, it suddenly felt the surrounding space slightly distort, and the scene before its eyes blurred for a brief moment!
Seeing that the time was right, Yue Ling flashed and transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the spirit herb. With a swift movement of her small hand, she scooped up the entire Xuan Shuang Yu Lu Grass along with the jade dew and put it into her pocket!
"Got it!" Yue Ling flew back with a grin, but just then—
"Hiss—!" The Frost Python suddenly realized that the spirit herb had disappeared. Enraged, it swept its tail and lashed out directly at Yue Ling!
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