Several days later, inside the cave mansion.

Qin Ming held the Life-Restoring Pill formula given to him by Wei Wuya, furrowing his brow in intense study.

Most of the refining process was somewhat grasped by him, yet there were still a few key points that left him uncertain.

"If these crucial points are not understood, any attempts at refining will likely result in failure."

"No wonder Elder Yanm from Thunder Origin Sect wasted more than a dozen materials without gaining anything."

Thinking of this, Qin Ming took out a blank jade scroll and wrote the Life-Restoring Pill formula onto it, followed by various queries...

He then applied a special spiritual prohibition to the jade scroll so that only specific individuals could unlock it; otherwise, its contents would remain inaccessible.

Having completed these tasks, Qin Ming took steps out of the cave mansion and sent a message to Wu Jiang.

A few moments later.

Wu Jiang, seemingly having just finished planting in the fields, ran up covered in sweat, and asked with a cheerful grin, "Isle Master Qin, what do you require of me?"

"I need an item delivered to Fellow Daoist Guu in Vast Sea Immortal City."

"Ah? Well..." Wu Jiang's previously breezy expression turned into a bitter look upon hearing this.

"What? Is there a problem?" Qin Ming said, deliberately exuding a stern demeanor.

"Hehe! No... no, for the Isle Master, I'll brave any danger and never shirk!" Wu Jiang replied with a determined spirit.

Under normal circumstances, running several errands would be no issue, but with Demon Beasts rampant outside...

For a Qi Cultivation Novice like him, stepping outside would barely be a challenge for the Demon Beasts... sigh...

"Don't worry, since I'm sending you, naturally you won't be going off to die knowingly."

Qin Ming, amused by his expression, continued, "A Dharma Ship from the Loose Alliance will head to Vast Sea Immortal City this afternoon. I've made arrangements, so you can accompany them for a safe journey."

Wu Jiang suddenly realized and nodded in understanding. He hadn't left the island in a long time and was eager to see what's transpiring out there.

He immediately wore a jubilant expression.

"Alright, rest assured, Isle Master! You can count on me!"

"Aside from delivering the message, is there any other spiritual material you need me to purchase?"

"Not for now."

Qin Ming then handed him a letter and the jade scroll.

Wu Jiang accepted the items, and when the Loose Alliance's Dharma ship arrived in the afternoon, he set off to fulfill his tasks.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming returned to the cave mansion to intensify his cultivation.

Due to the now increasingly complex situation in the Cultivation Realm, even the three Golden Core Ancestors were personally engaged in battles.

He, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, needed to strive with determination.

An imminent war was brewing once more.

This demon-slaying conflict within Wei Country's Cultivation Realm might be unprecedented in scale.

Major cities must remain vigilant against the beast tide assaults from the Beast Roar Mountain Range, truly besieged from both sides.

Once the battle with the Demon Vine on Qianye Island begins, without the Golden Core Ancestors anchoring, it also entails many cultivators' life-and-death situations elsewhere.

Even if the three True Ones intend to slay demons, swift and decisive actions are necessary.

Or else, the rear still faces the threat of the beast tide.

...

Qin Ming silently operated 'Ancient Wood Longevity Technique,' as the green liquid-like longevity Dharma power flowed continuously into the Mana Lake within his Dantian.

He was enveloped by a faint green layer of Plant Essence Qi, like an ancient, towering evergreen tree, exuding a gentle woody aroma.

Hours passed.

Qin Ming opened his eyes and slightly examined his Dantian through divine thought.

"My cultivation has advanced considerably."

"The Ancient Evergreen Body is nearly complete; soon it will be perfected."

"Once fully cultivated, my Spirit Root aptitude will rival the Celestial-Grade Spirit Root of an extraordinary genius."

"At this pace, I should reach late-stage Foundation Establishment before turning sixty."

"According to Cultivation Realm standards, achieving late-stage Foundation Establishment before sixty implies exceptional talent and fortune."

"Within a Major Sect, I'd qualify as a Golden Core seed."

"Although the medicinal power of Jade Qilin Wine isn't as potent as before, it still offers significant support for my cultivation up to late-stage Foundation Establishment."

After finishing cultivation, Qin Ming left the cave mansion and executed the Great Five Elements Technique onto the Spirit Field, irrigating the Spirit Plants.

Then, he checked the remaining entries in his Sea of Consciousness:

[Bloodline Ancestor] X2

[Spirit Plant Spirit] X1

[Quality Enhancement] X5

[Regenerative Spirit Seed] X3

Other entries had been consumed during Qin Ming's regular cultivation.

He pondered while stroking his chin and then headed to the Spirit-Gathering Tea Tree and Purple Gold Bamboo Forest.

These were the first batch of Tier Two Low-Grade Spirit Plants Qin Ming planted upon arriving at Wangyue Island.

Considered the elders among the Spirit Plants on Wangyue Island.

Currently, the Spirit-Gathering Tea and Purple Gold Bamboo are thriving under the nourishment of the Tier Three Spirit Vein.

The yield of Spirit Tea leaves increases yearly.

"The Spirit-Gathering Tea enhanced my divine thought to near Tier Two limits."

"Purple Gold Bamboo, as Tier Two artifact refining material, cutting it all would be a waste."

"On the island, the bamboo forest presents a unique scenery."

"Perhaps... there'll be unexpected gains?"

"It's time to enhance the grade of these two Spirit Plants."

Qin Ming then mentally activated two [Bloodline Ancestor] entries, which instantly vanished, settling onto the Spirit-Gathering Tea Tree and Purple Gold Bamboo.

In that instant.

A profound power descended upon these two Spirit Plants.

Their appearance began to undergo significant transformation.

The Spirit-Gathering Tea's branches sprouted many snow-white, thin-as-cicada-wing leaves.

Within the tea garden, the scene presented a curious blend of green and white!

Qin Ming's vision refreshed to show three golden shimmering entries:

[Name]: Snow Soul Tea [Entry]: Soul Power Crystal X5 (Maturity 1%)

[Name]: Snow Soul Tea [Entry]: Leaf of Space-Time X5 (Maturity 1%)

[Name]: Snow Soul Tea [Entry]: Weak Lifespan X5 (Maturity 1%)

Qin Ming looked at the newly transformed tea tree garden with a sudden gleam in his eyes!

He recalled a passage from a book on Spirit Plants:

Snow Soul Tea, Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Plant, loves shade, and enhances cultivation slightly, yet its greatest effect is securing the soul and guarding against Heart Demon intrusion.

It works wonders for breaking through bottlenecks, even aiding high-tier cultivators in breaking through a Great Realm.

Legend has it that Snow Soul Tea only grows in the frigid North and is scarce, nearly unseen even among the four nations of Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

"It's actually such an exceptional Spirit Tea!" Qin Ming smiled with delight.

He then turned his gaze toward the Purple Gold Bamboo Forest.

The bamboo forest also underwent a dramatic transformation; strange Spirit Patterns adorned the original green bamboo, emitting a purple aura.

Qin Ming's view, once more, refreshed with two golden shimmering entries:

[Name]: Void Bamboo [Entry]: Qi Blood Crystal X5 (Maturity 1%)

[Name]: Void Bamboo [Entry]: Leaf of Space-Time X5 (Maturity 1%)

Meanwhile, the term 'Void Bamboo' flashed briefly in Qin Ming's mind.

Yet, he couldn't recall any information about this Spirit Bamboo.

Thus, Qin Ming took out his collected Spirit Plant books and jade scrolls, leafing through them one by one.

After many hours.

He finally found a record about Void Bamboo in an unconventional book.

This book was a hodgepodge, a travelogue by a Golden Core Ancestor fond of Spirit Plants, recording various peculiar Spirit Plants.

The cultivator came across this Spirit Bamboo by chance in a perilous Secret Realm, documenting that Void Bamboo only appeared near spatial rifts.

This Spirit Bamboo had the distinctive feature of lacking any Five Elements Attribute and possessing a high malleability.

Void Bamboo not only could seamlessly integrate with other refining materials to enhance the grade of Spiritual Artifacts.

More notably, a small portion of these bamboos had a slight chance to surpass Tier Two limitations, growing into Tier Three Spirit Plants.

"In this case, can't I enhance my Cyan Simurgh Sword further?"

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