"Wangshu Jade Rabbit! One axe worth a thousand gold!"

"One chop can cure incurable diseases and even turn one into two!"

"Free! Free for today only on the grand opening!"

The tea house, which had been relatively quiet, suddenly erupted with the enthusiastic cries of the Fox Race cultivators hawking their wares, as if it were a bustling marketplace.

Naturally, this immediately caught the attention of the cultivators.

"Huh?"

"What is this?"

"Jade Rabbit? Shall we go take a look?"

The crowd in the gambling house, many of whom were there for the excitement, quickly rushed to the newly opened "Jade Rabbit Hall" upon hearing this.

Though it was newly opened, the interior was adorned with moon patterns and moonlight, cold and clear jade floors, and other designs commonly seen among Jade Rabbits, so they felt quite at home.

They leaned leisurely on deck chairs, holding massive axes in hand.

Beside them stood a Fox Race maiden, introducing the specifics of the "Jade Rabbit Life and Death Axe" to the cultivators.

One of the cultivators, after listening, eagerly took out a wilted Spirit Plant resembling a multi-layered peony, placing it on the table.

He clasped his hands in salute:

"Senior."

"I have no idea what's ailing this Thousand-layered Peony. I've tried many methods but to no avail. I implore you, Senior, to give it a chop!"

The young man's face still looked a bit youthful, likely at the Qi Refining stage, and his expression was somewhat listless, seemingly worn down by this peony.

Nearby cultivators who recognized him and knew of the Thousand-layered Peony began to discuss:

"It's Junior Brother Du. He brought this peony when he first joined our sect. If the Thousand-layered Peony matures, each petal would contain immense Spiritual Qi, and consuming it whole would be akin to taking a Qi Refining stage pill."

"Unfortunately, this Thousand-layered Peony has some unknown illness. I heard Junior Brother Du even sought help from a Golden Core Master uncle, but to no avail."

"Indeed, can this Jade Rabbit truly split it into two and cure the peony's persistent ailment?"

As the cultivators murmured amongst themselves, the Jade Rabbit had already excitedly picked up the axe. With a shout and a flash of silver light, "chop!"

The Thousand-layered Peony instantly split in half.

The cut surface was enveloped in white mist formed by the fragrance of laurel and medicinal herbs, and the peony immediately became vibrant, with its many-layered petals gleaming with Spiritual Light.

A thousand layers meant a thousand strands of Spiritual Light.

For a moment, the emitted Spiritual Light was like a magical treasure, illuminating the surroundings.

Turning Junior Brother Du's face a bright red.

"It's... it's really healed!"

As the owner of the Thousand-layered Peony, he knew its condition well, and the current vitality clearly signified it was cured!

Moreover, the cut area continued to grow, indicating it could indeed become two independent Spirit Plants.

This was truly a blessing from the heavens.

Not only healed, but also turned one into two.

Overjoyed, Junior Brother Du thanked them profusely before hurrying off with his two peonies.

With the first came the second.

A female cultivator brought her Spirit Duck onto the stage.

The Spirit Duck looked incredibly adorable, with a rounded beak, but it was barely alive, its slightly open eyes lingering lovingly on its owner as it weakly quacked twice.

The female cultivator's eyes were slightly moist.

"This Jade-beaked Duck has been with me for twenty years. It's afflicted with a disease entwining its soul, and I'm at my wit's end."

"I implore you, Brother Jade Rabbit, to help me."

Seeing the Spirit Plant being chopped was one thing, but chopping a Spirit Beast?

Wouldn't one chop split it in half?

How could a Spirit Beast turn from one into two?

The surrounding cultivators watched, eyes wide, as the Jade Rabbit decisively raised the axe, then with a swift "chop," split the Jade-beaked Duck in two!

There was no bloody scene; the cut was again shrouded in white mist, composed of laurel and medicinal fragrances, obscuring the blood and internal organs.

Then a miraculous sight unfolded.

Within the body of the Jade-beaked Duck, the white mist slowly condensed into a slightly smaller Jade-beaked Duck, and by some unknown means, the body was seamlessly restored.

"Quack?" The Jade-beaked Duck stood up bewilderedly, and the smaller duck mirrored its actions.

One large, one small, a rather cute sight.

There seemed to be some mystical connection between the two.

"Is this..."

"An incarnation?"

"Did one chop directly create an incarnation!?"

The cultivators' expressions became fervent. Among the crowd were hidden Golden Core cultivators who immediately recognized that the smaller Jade-beaked Duck clearly had no soul!

Yet without a soul, it could still communicate with the main body telepathically.

Isn't that an "incarnation"?

Moreover, it was flesh and blood, capable of cultivation, and likely able to form a Golden Core!

In an instant.

The cultivators' eyes grew even more fervent.

Practically scrambling to present their Spirit Plants and Beasts for a chop from the Jade Rabbit.

Fortunately, the cultivators maintained good decorum, so even amidst the competition, order was kept, with several Fox Race maidens working up a sweat to maintain stability.

The Jade Rabbits' eyes turned crimson, flickering with uncanny light.

The axes in their hands hardly paused.

The one behind it all, Li Ye.

He stood meekly by the table.

Sitting there was an elderly white-haired figure, the Sect Leader.

"You."

"Always finding ways to stir things up."

The Sect Leader's words held no reproach, rather a hint of pride: "To have the venerable Ancestor Wangshu gift you the Jade Rabbit, you did well."

"Hehe." Li Ye was about to humbly claim no credit when the Sect Leader waved him off: "Excessive humility becomes arrogance. Fine for outsiders, but why here in our sect?"

Li Ye paused, swiftly changing his tune: "Indeed, Uncle, I've always felt lucky and highly capable; receiving the gift from Ancestor Wangshu was well-deserved!"

"..."

"Perhaps a bit more humility suits you."

The Sect Leader shook his head, wondering how this young one could be so annoying, whether humble or boastful.

He glanced at the diligently chopping Wangshu Jade Rabbits, pondering aloud: "How many more of these Jade Rabbits can you cultivate?"

"Can their abilities apply to deities?"

Li Ye's heart skipped a beat at the thought.

Applicable to deities?

"That depends on how many Jade Rabbits Ancestor Wangshu grants me; however many she provides, I'll cultivate." Li Ye confidently replied.

"As for deities, I've never tested it, and as a disciple, I cannot provide an answer."

Why hide anything within the sect?

"Not bad."

"Unfortunately, I cannot sway Ancestor Wangshu, so it's up to you to coax more Jade Rabbits out."

Soon after, the Sect Leader rose.

He patted Li Ye's shoulder: "Bitter Journey Academy has sent word; the grotto heaven matter is mostly resolved.

Their promised benefits will also be sent.

As I assured you, you can visit Dusuo Mountain soon—but before setting forth, I suggest you tidy up any unfinished business.

Reflect on whether there's something you might've forgotten?"

With that, the Sect Leader departed.

Leaving Li Ye lost in thought.

What forgotten matters?

He did promise two uncles a field visit, address celestial phenomena changes, look into the Earth Book at Dongcang Town, Wei Qingye's friends, and understand the Southern Domain's demon race with Shuang Li...

Other matters weren't pressing.

Some beyond current resolution.

Others didn't burden him much due to a reliable sect and seniors handling any messes.

"I'll just resolve these duties step by step first."

"Dusuo Mountain."

Does it really hold past and present lives?

Li Ye squinted, silent and contemplative.

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