Chapter 18: Yanshui Secret Realm.
Chapter 18
"That's good."
Bu Xing nodded gently, indicating he understood. Justice will inevitably punish those who commit evil, and that's something everyone welcomes. However, he couldn't help but worry about whether he'd ever meet his companions from the mines again. After all, they'd been through hardships together, and there hadn't been any obvious conflicts or contradictions between them.
Unlike Bu Xingjin, who still wondered if he'd ever meet up with the people in the mines again, Zhao Siwen had practically forgotten everyone there. As a direct disciple of a major sect, his interactions with low-level spirits and independent cultivators were rare.
On a quiet mountain path, Bu Xingjin and Zhao Siwen walked side by side, talking and strolling casually.
Zhao Siwen walked slowly, his head tilted to the side, his eyes fixed on the small potted plant in Bu Xingjin's hand. After a moment's struggle, he finally couldn't help but ask Bu Xingjin a question.
"Why did you put the sapling in the pot?"
He had noticed it when he saw Bu Xingjin from a distance just now, but he just wanted to wait until the serious business was finished before resolving his doubts.
"Is this what you're referring to?" Bu Xingjin carefully raised the potted plant in his hand, his gaze penetrating. "The Peak Master once mentioned that if we want the young tree to recover quickly, we need the power of natural treasures. However, I don't have any of these at the moment, so I can only use a slower recovery method. Although it's slower, as long as I can help the young tree recover even a little, I'll be satisfied."
"I see. But is this convenient for you?" What Zhao Siwen actually wanted to ask was why he had to carry the small tree with him. Since he had decided to stay in Fuhua Peak temporarily, wouldn't it be better to find a place for the small tree in his own residence? Or was he worried that the small tree would be harmed in Fuhua Peak?
It was definitely a little inconvenient, but it was okay. At least he felt more at ease holding the tree, without having to worry about it being stepped on or stolen where he couldn't see it...
"It's okay, I'm used to it."
"How about this? I'll prepare a bamboo basket for you. You can put the small tree in it and carry it diagonally across your back. This is undoubtedly more convenient than carrying it in your hands."
Zhao Siwen, who felt very uncomfortable, offered some advice.
"Okay."
Bu Xingjin agreed indifferently. He just wanted to take Xiaoshu with him, which would be more convenient.
"By the way, do you know how to obtain spiritual essence?"
Thinking of the reason why he went out, Bu Xingjin asked directly.
"Spiritual Essence? What do you want this for... Oh, it's for the little tree, right..."
"Our spiritual essences are all obtained as rewards from completing sect missions."
"But you..."
Zhao Siwen stared at Bu Xingjin with a little embarrassment. He was now only taken in by Fuhua Peak and was not a disciple of Amaterasu Sect, so he could not take on the sect's tasks.
It is also a bit troublesome to become a disciple of Amaterasu sect, because the sect only accepts humans, not various spirits and monsters in disguise.
Sect mission? Then he definitely had no chance. Bu Xingjin was not discouraged and continued, "Is there any other way?"
"Spiritual marrow is occasionally found in spiritual mines, and the mines are all controlled by the major sects. Therefore, spiritual marrow rarely appears in the outside world. Even if there is some, it is probably lost to the disciples of the sects."
Zhao Siwen explained the reasons in detail.
"I still have some spiritual essence here that I can give to you."
As he spoke, Zhao Siwen took out a jade bottle from his storage ring. There were still a few drops of spiritual marrow left in it. He didn't need much spiritual marrow, so he didn't have much.
"You don't have to refuse yet. Xiaoshu has done me a favor. I'm giving this to him."
Zhao Siwen raised his hand and stuffed the jade bottle into Bu Xingjin's hand, stopping him from refusing.
Bu Xingjin knew this was just Zhao Siwen's excuse. The small tree had shielded him from the green-robed middle-aged man's attack. In reality, Zhao Siwen could have left much earlier with the random teleportation talisman, but he had held off until the last moment to save him.
This is what he figured out after escaping danger. He could be said to have been saved by Zhao Siwen. If he hadn't pulled him to teleport, even if the little tree blocked the fatal blow for him, he would have found it difficult to escape.
Since he has done him a favor, he can no longer accept the benefit with a clear conscience, but the spiritual marrow is indeed what he needs, so Bu Xingjin plans to barter for it.
"I don't like to receive favors for no reason. Spiritual marrow is indeed what I need. Here, I am willing to give you a manual. Although its value may not be comparable to that of spiritual marrow, if I have a more precious treasure in the future, I will definitely return it in full."
Bu Xingjin pretended to take out a martial arts book from his sleeve. It was the "Eight-Eyed Lion's Roar" that he could not practice yet.
"This is something I gained unexpectedly, because my cultivation level is too low to practice."
Zhao Siwen glanced at it and pocketed it. As a member of the Amaterasu sect, he cultivated only the most advanced techniques and had no interest in lesser-known techniques. However, he knew that if he didn't show Bu Xingjin respect, he wouldn't accept the precious spiritual essence. So, he took the technique and casually placed it in his storage ring.
Seeing Bu Xing eagerly opening the jade bottle, ready to pour every last drop of the spiritual essence onto the tree, Zhao Siwen hastily warned him, "Overdosage may prevent it from being fully absorbed and may even have the opposite effect."
"Okay." Bu Xingjin dripped a drop before putting the jade bottle away. He held the potted plant close to his eyes, watching the spirit essence disappear into the soil. He subconsciously wanted to ask the tree how it was absorbing it, but after sending the message, he realized the tree couldn't respond. Just as he was pondering how to judge the tree's absorption, he vaguely received a vague response from the tree.
"continue……"
Continue, continue what? Bu Xingjin asked repeatedly, but got no answer.
Could it be that he should continue to drip the spiritual essence?
Bu Xingjin thought about it and felt that this was the only possibility. Looking at Zhao Siwen, whose attention was attracted by the distant sound, Bu Xingjin quietly dripped another drop of spiritual essence into him while he was not noticing.
"Come, come, come here if you want to register. Those below the Foundation Establishment stage are welcome. Those with higher cultivation levels don't need to come. Even if you come, you won't be able to enter..."
A shout came from the distance. Zhao Siwen looked up and found that he had unknowingly walked to the Star-Picking Peak. At this moment, the platform at the bottom of the peak was crowded with people, who seemed to be signing up for some event.
"I'll go over and ask what's going on."
Zhao Siwen left after saying this.
Bu Xingjin stood where he was, not noticing Zhao Siwen's actions. He was observing the condition of the potted tree.
Not long after, Bu Xingjin received the message from Xiaoshu, and the only thing he could say was "continue".
Bu Xingjin dropped another drop.
Twenty breaths later, Xiaoshu just sent a message and Bu Xingjin dropped another drop.
Repeat this process until all the spiritual essence in the jade bottle is used up.
The little tree seemed to know that he had lost his spiritual essence and stopped sending messages.
He didn't know if it was just an illusion, but he always felt that Xiaoshu's condition had recovered a lot.
It seems that this spiritual marrow is of great effect to the little tree. Bu Xingjin thought deeply and decided to find a way to get some. Although he could not get rewards by completing the tasks of Amaterasu Sect, he could exchange it with people who had spiritual marrow.
On the other side, Zhao Siwen squeezed in and saw several disciples from Zhaixing Peak sitting behind a wooden table several meters long, holding a roster in their hands. Every time a disciple signed up, he would write down his name on the roster.
Behind them was a large water mirror with several lines of text displayed on it. No matter which direction you looked from, you could see the content clearly.
"The Yanshui Secret Realm is about to open. The sect is sending the leader of Fuhua Peak to lead the team, departing on June 9th. Registration requirements: Disciples below the Foundation Establishment Stage (including the Foundation Establishment Stage) and above the eighth level of Qi Training (including the eighth level of Qi Training) are all welcome to register."
"The Yanshui Secret Realm is full of poisonous insects and ferocious beasts. It is extremely dangerous. Please proceed with caution."
"The Yanshui Secret Realm is about to open. Master, are you leading the team?" Zhao Siwen rushed forward and signed up. He had no desire for anything in the Yanshui Secret Realm, and he had signed up for Bu Xingjin. There might be natural treasures in there that he needed to strengthen his body and replenish his energy.
But he is not a disciple of Amaterasu Sect, so he probably needs his master's help to get a place. This may be the reason why his master agreed to lead the team. Zhao Siwen instantly guessed what the master of Fuhua Peak was thinking, and he could only say that they are worthy of being master and disciple.
After registering, Zhao Siwen returned to Bu Xingjin.
"What's the registration for over there?"
Bu Xingjin asked curiously. It was the first time he saw such a scene like people scrambling for discounted goods in a supermarket.
"The Yanshui Secret Realm is about to open, and they all want to sign up to go to the Yanshui Secret Realm."
Zhao Siwen spoke up to answer questions and satisfy Bu Xingjin's curiosity.
"Yanshui Secret Realm? What is that?"
"The Yanshui Secret Realm is a small world. It contains many rare and precious treasures that are hard to find in the outside world, as well as rare and exotic animals that are rarely seen in the outside world. If you are lucky, you may be able to tame an exotic animal or pick a rare spiritual plant. Therefore, every time the Yanshui Secret Realm opens, people flock to it."
After listening to Zhao Siwen's introduction, Bu Xingjin's eyes lit up. Isn't this just right for him?
“How do I qualify to get in?”
Based on Zhao Siwen's familiarity with the area, Bu Xingjin felt that this secret realm didn't seem ownerless; it was likely controlled by a major sect. It had undoubtedly been opened more than once, and it was likely only accessible to disciples of major sects. Perhaps ordinary independent cultivators were unaware of its existence.
"Don't worry, my master is leading the team. He never got involved in these chores in the past. He's leading the team because he wants to get you in."
"It's okay even if you can't get in. I've already signed up. Once you get in, I'll devote all my energy to finding natural treasures that can strengthen your body and replenish your energy."
Zhao Siwen patted Bu Xingjin's shoulder to comfort him.
No matter what, he had to find a way to get in. First, he would go find the leader of Fuhua Peak to see how he arranged things. Was it really as Zhao Siwen said, that he took on the task of leading the team just to bring him along?
Thinking that Bu Xingjin was about to go to Fuhua Peak, he looked up and found himself in an unfamiliar environment. The route he had memorized yesterday was completely useless.
"Can you take me to find your master?"
Bu Xingjin could only turn to Zhao Siwen for help.
"You want to confirm with my master, right? I'll take you there."
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