Although they successfully obtained the Yin Spirit White Birds, most of them had already died. The remaining ten or so were all in a state of utter dejection and on the verge of death.
He doesn't know if he can cultivate them and continue to reproduce. He's not good at this, and he doesn't know how much time it will take; he estimates it will probably take many years.
His biggest worry was that by the time he had nurtured the Yin Spirit White Bird, he would have already missed the best opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Jian Qiong's words truly struck a chord with Lin Xiuyuan.
At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan looked at Jian Qiong calmly. If he found any loopholes in her words, he would turn around and leave without hesitation!
"Don't worry, since I said so, I naturally have a way to solve Master Lin's predicament. The reason why I am so eager to explore this cave is for this rare treasure, because I mainly cultivate the way of beast taming."
Although the situation was still far from optimistic, Jian Qiong's face showed a hint of joy. She had finally grasped a glimmer of hope and immediately spoke very quickly.
"A rare treasure?" A glint flashed in Lin Xiuyuan's eyes.
Rare treasures are different from ancient treasures. Ancient treasures generally refer to the magical artifacts of ancient cultivators, and are essentially no different from the natal magical artifacts of Golden Core cultivators.
Because when the owner of a magical artifact dies, seven or eight tenths of its power is lost, leaving it very weak. At most, it can be used to refine spiritual materials.
However, if disciples and followers persistently offer worship and nurture it, the power of the magic weapon can be restored.
It requires the same bloodline to nurture it, or the same inherited magical power to continuously worship it. After a long period of worship and nurturing, its power can be restored, reaching up to about 70%.
Generally speaking, one must be at least at the Golden Core stage to use such ancient treasures.
Rare treasures, such as mountain treasures, are treasures born from heaven and earth, and are also known as spiritual treasures.
Most of them are spiritual materials, treasures of heaven and earth, born from the essence of heaven and earth, naturally rare and extraordinary, possessing various wondrous uses. It is said that some can improve aptitude, some can enhance bloodline, and some can greatly improve cultivation, and so on.
Some of these are auxiliary treasures with many ingenious uses.
Or it could be a powerful treasure, comparable to or even surpassing magic weapons and ancient treasures. Moreover, it is not limited by the cultivation level of cultivators; even low-level cultivators can utilize it to some extent.
These types of rare treasures are not much different from ancient treasures. The only difference is that one type, like magical artifacts, can grow and its power is often several levels stronger. The other type, depending on how well its owner nurtured it, can only unleash at most 70% of its power.
Judging from Jian Qiong's words, it seems that the vessel is an auxiliary type of rare treasure.
He thought it was an ancient treasure... Originally, Lin Xiuyuan wasn't very interested in it. He could only exchange it for resources anyway. Why not save it until he reached the Golden Core stage? He wasn't short of resources at the moment, so why risk his life?
But now that he knows it's a rare treasure and that it's useful for cultivating the Yin Spirit White Bird, Lin Xiuyuan is already tempted.
However, Zhang De and his companion naturally wouldn't wait for them to chat.
Under the onslaught of Zhang De, a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator, the several earthen walls that had been formed quickly crumbled.
Jian Qiong swallowed the words she was about to say, her expression changed slightly, and she quickly withdrew, hiding behind Lin Xiuyuan.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to suppress his desire to investigate further and activated various talismans.
They formed earthen walls and water shields in front of them again, protecting the two of them.
Furthermore, several wooden talismans emitted bursts of azure light, extending into the air as slender branches and vines that danced erratically like tentacles.
In an instant, it created a scene that blotted out the sky and continued to spread.
Although the two spirit swords continuously unleashed their power, slicing through branches and vines with ease, their sheer number made them unable to withstand the onslaught. For a time, they were trapped, as if stuck in a swamp, unable to fully unleash their full potential.
Many more spread outwards, heading towards Zhang De and the other two.
However, before they could even get close, they were burned to ashes by the fireballs.
"It seems you're going to get involved, Master Lin?"
Zhang De's face was filled with murderous intent as he said, "I've tried to persuade you with kind words for so long, but you still insist on courting death. Then I'll grant your wish!"
Immediately, Zhang De formed hand seals, and his magical power surged forth, as he prepared to unleash a powerful sword technique.
At the same time, Ma Kangcheng took out array plates and set them up. Once completed, they could unleash a formidable offensive.
Lin Xiuyuan remained silent, calmly observing the scene. Since he had already decided to intervene, there was no point in hesitating. It concerned his own path to enlightenment, so he could only grit his teeth and accept it.
Besides, he wasn't without a chance of winning!
Lin Xiuyuan touched the communication jade talisman at his waist, then took out a large stack of talismans, turned around and handed them to Jian Qiong, saying:
"You keep Ma Kangcheng occupied. If you can kill him, that would be best. Even if you can't, don't let him interfere with me. Zhang De is, after all, a Qi Refining Great Perfection expert. I need to go all out."
Jian Qiong took the talisman and couldn't help but smile bitterly upon hearing this.
If she were in her prime, killing him wouldn't be difficult. But now she is seriously injured, her magic power is almost gone, and the spirit beasts she relied on are almost all dead. How could she possibly kill a cultivator at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining with just talismans?
A strange light flashed in Jian Qiong's eyes, and she couldn't help but say, "I'll try my best, after all, my condition is really a bit... If it doesn't work, we can fight and retreat. As long as we can get back to Lin'nan County, we will be completely safe. My fellow disciples and even many elders are there, so we are not afraid of them in the slightest."
Lin Xiuyuan glanced at her indifferently. Return to Linan County? Then this rare treasure will be completely out of his reach.
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