“Alright, Elder Li, what kind of spirit seeds would you like to exchange for?” She Xiuhua respectfully asked Li Mu.
“Three-Tier Earth Origin Ginseng, 50 mu; Three-Tier Qilin Fruit, 50 mu; Three-Tier Wood Dragon Vine, 50 mu; Three-Tier Golden Sword Grass, 50 mu; Three-Tier Jade Pure Green Lotus, 30 mu,” Li Mu reported with a smile.
She Xiuhua was stunned. She hadn't expected Elder Li to exchange for so many Three-Tier spirit seeds; he was even more diligent than a professional spirit rice farmer!
“Elder Li, please wait a moment. Let me check if we have that much in stock,” She Xiuhua replied and began checking the warehouse.
Li Mu didn't know how much Innate Five Elements Qi was needed for a Golden Core Realm Cultivator to advance to Nascent Soul.
He feared that the Innate Five Elements Qi harvested from this batch of spirit plants would still not be enough to satisfy the requirements for advancing to Nascent Soul.
However, Li Mu had plenty of time. After advancing to Golden Core and obtaining the Five Elements Saint Body, his Lifespan had increased to two thousand Years. With such a long period, as long as he was cautious and didn't die prematurely, advancing to Nascent Soul was only a matter of time.
Additionally, Li Mu planned to expand the spiritual fields on Yue Qiong Peak, reclaiming more spiritual fields. If that wasn't enough, he would plant several more batches to advance to Nascent Soul as soon as possible.
Li Mu intended to gradually eliminate other spirit plants, keeping only the five Five Elements Spirit Plants. Managing them would be much easier than before, and he could easily manage another four or five hundred mu.
As for leaving Qingxuan Sect to search for an ownerless Ling Peak, Li Mu temporarily put that thought aside.
Having stayed in Qingxuan Sect for a long time, Li Mu was accustomed to the convenience and liveliness of the Sect. Besides, there was no crisis of Sect destruction in Qingxuan Sect at the moment, so there was no need to be overly suspicious and venture into unknown places.
“Elder Li, for the five types of spirit plants, only the Three-Tier Jade Pure Green Lotus seeds are insufficient; we only have 15 mu. We have enough of the others. Also, the Sect has assigned cultivation tasks for these five spirit plants. Would you like to take them on as well?” She Xiuhua looked at Li Mu and asked for his instruction.
Li Mu pondered for a moment and decided, “15 mu is fine. Help me exchange for all of them. As for the spirit plant tasks, let's forget about those!”
Having learned his lesson from the Purple Sun Spirit Plant and Yin Soul Fruit incidents, Li Mu did not plan to take on any more Sect tasks.
The Three-Tier Earth Origin Ginseng is one of the main Materials for refining Earth Origin Pills, suitable for Earth-element Spirit Beasts. The Three-Tier Qilin Fruit is one of the main Materials for refining Fire Marrow Pills… The fruits and plants harvested from these spirit plants can all be used to feed Five Elements Spirit Beasts.
Before planting this batch of spirit plants and waiting for them to mature, Li Mu planned to gather the other three Five Elements Spirit Beasts. This batch of spirit plants would then become food for the Five Elements Spirit Beasts, ensuring nothing would be wasted.
“Alright, Elder Li, this batch of spirit seeds cost a total of 175,000 contribution points,” She Xiuhua completed the exchange operation and indicated to Li Mu.
As soon as she finished speaking, the small Teleportation Formation flashed, and five Storage Pouches appeared.
“Elder Li, you still have 437,000 contribution points remaining. Do you need to exchange for any auxiliary Materials for the spirit plants? The growth of several spirit plants requires corresponding Five Elements Qi,” She Xiuhua looked at Li Mu and inquired.
“No need, I have other arrangements for that,” Li Mu collected the five Storage Pouches, waved his hand in refusal, and then asked She Xiuhua, “By the way, how much contribution is needed to exchange for the Fifth-Tier Qingxuan Talisman Scroll?”
“Exchanging for the Fifth-Tier Qingxuan Talisman Scroll requires 750,000 contribution points. Elder Li, you can exchange for the Fourth-Tier portion, which only costs 200,000 contribution points,” She Xiuhua looked at Li Mu in surprise and quickly replied.
“Hmm! Just help me exchange for the Fourth-Tier portion. I have the rest. Also, use the remaining contribution points to exchange for the middle and lower parts of the Yin Yang Heavenly Evolution Formation,” Li Mu nodded and instructed.
“Alright, Elder Li,” She Xiuhua respectfully complied and manipulated her identity token to deduct the contribution points.
Immediately, two Legacy Jade Slips, one green and one purple, appeared in the small Teleportation Formation.
Li Mu took the two Legacy Jade Slips, immersed his Divine Sense, and accepted the Legacy one by one.
Not long after, Li Mu opened his eyes, having accepted the Legacy of new Talismans and Formations, learning nine Fourth-Tier Spirit Talisman formulas and six new Formations.
After returning the Legacy Jade Slips and retrieving his identity token, Li Mu turned and left.
“Elder Li, please take care!” She Xiuhua respectfully watched Li Mu depart.
Leaving Tai Xuan Peak, Li Mu flew towards Qingyun City on his sword.
At this time, there were not many spirit plants on Yue Qiong Peak that required real-time management. A patch of Three-Tier Jade Pure Green Lotus, about five mu, didn't need much attention. Additionally, ten mu of Three-Tier Qingxu Spirit Tea also didn't require much effort.
Li Mu planned to visit Huanlang Spiritual Mountain and explore that unknown Immortal Cave before planting the Five Elements Spirit Plants.
Before exploring the unknown Immortal Cave, Li Mu needed to make some preparations.
Wanbao Pavilion
Customers came and went, and business was still bustling.
Unlike other customers, after Li Mu entered Wanbao Pavilion, he was enthusiastically invited by a Wanbao Pavilion employee to the inner hall reception room.
“Greetings, Great Master Li!” Gongsun Chu hurried over, bowed gracefully to Li Mu, and greeted him.
“Gongsun Treasurer, is there any news about the Heavenly Fire?” Li Mu nodded in return, looked at Gongsun Chu, and went straight to the point, asking with a hint of Life Qi.
After advancing to Golden Core, Li Mu became even more eager for the Sixth-Tier spirit control treasure bracelet. This trip also involved the idea of capturing the other three Five Elements Yao Beasts.
However, the matter of entrusting Gongsun Chu to acquire Heavenly Fire had been delayed repeatedly, preventing the re-refining of the spirit control treasure bracelet.
Li Mu couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
The resource channels of this Wanbao Pavilion were becoming increasingly inadequate. While it used to be fine, when it came to Fifth-Tier and Sixth-Tier high-grade Spirit Treasures, even Wanbao Pavilion seemed powerless.
As for whether Gongsun Chu was intentionally stalling, Li Mu could tell. Otherwise, he would have ended his cooperation with Wanbao Pavilion long ago.
Facing Great Master Li's anger, Gongsun Chu's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
“Great Master Li, I am truly sorry. Previously, I inquired with True Monarch Wanlei, who possessed Heavenly Fire, on your behalf. However, he has already refined that Heavenly Tribulation lightning fire into his Natal Spirit Fire and will not part with it at any cost! Besides that, we haven't found any other Cultivators with Heavenly Fire. In the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, Heavenly Fire is truly hard to find. You would have to go to a large Spirit Domain like Central Continent to find Heavenly Fire more easily,” Gongsun Chu looked at Li Mu and explained apologetically.
“Central Continent Spirit Domain? Doesn't Wanbao Pavilion also have branches there? Why can't you inquire?” Li Mu frowned, looked at Gongsun Chu, and asked, puzzled.
Li Mu knew a little about the situation in the Central Continent Spirit Domain. The Sky Profound Sword Sect, which was above the five Sects, was one of the five Great Sects in the Central Continent Spirit Domain. The Spiritual Veins and resources there were far more abundant than here.
However, Wanbao Pavilion's shops were spread across several continents, so they should be able to get it, right?
Gongsun Chu's excuse left Li Mu somewhat confused.
“Great Master Li, you may not know, but there are indeed Wanbao Pavilion branches in Central Continent. However, Central Continent and the Southern Wilderness are two different Spirit Domain continents. Firstly, the distance is too great. Secondly, they belong to different higher-level systems. While it's fine to transfer large quantities of low-tier resources between the two Spirit Domains, transferring Fifth-Tier or higher Spirit Treasures is extremely rare due to their scarcity and strategic importance. The resources spent are extremely high, and the price would double or triple. The difficulty of transferring goods is high, and it's not cost-effective,” Gongsun Chu quickly explained.
After listening to Gongsun Chu's explanation, Li Mu roughly understood.
Although Wanbao Pavilion was a 'cross-continental' commercial organization, its organizational structure in each region was independent. While large quantities of low-tier resources could be bartered, high-tier Spirit Treasure resources held significant strategic value, and their trade was hindered.
Li Mu looked at Gongsun Chu helplessly and continued to ask, “Alright! You can continue to inquire about the Heavenly Fire for me. For now, can you get me a Fourth-Tier or Third-Tier Spirit Ship? I plan to travel far!”
“A Spirit Ship? That's no problem! Great Master Li, when do you need it, and do you need us to provide crew members for you?” Seeing that Great Master Li was no longer dwelling on the Heavenly Fire matter, Gongsun Chu's spirits lifted, and she quickly asked.
“No need for crew members, I'll travel alone. As for the Spirit Ship, the sooner the better!” Li Mu thought for a moment and replied.
“Great Master Li, a Fourth-Tier Spirit Ship requires at least four crew members to operate. If you are traveling alone, would a Third-Tier Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship suffice? We can have the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship ready in three days,” Gongsun Chu looked at Li Mu and indicated.
“Alright! Also, convert the remaining profits from my Artifact Refining commissions into a batch of Five Elements Materials. I'll pick them up in three days,” Li Mu nodded cheerfully and continued to instruct.
“No problem! Great Master Li, what Materials do you need? I'll check if we have them in stock!” Gongsun Chu was more than willing and nodded cheerfully.
“Definitely some Three-Tier Five Elements Materials…” Li Mu said with a smile.
Soon, the two finished discussing the Five Elements Materials and chatted about some other matters.
Time flew by, and three days passed.
When Li Mu arrived at the inner courtyard of Wanbao Pavilion again, a small Spirit Ship was parked in front of him. It was entirely silvery, shaped like a sharp shuttle, pointed at both ends, with a sealed hull, about six or seven zhang long and two people high… Its design was peculiar.
“Elder Li, this is the Third-Tier Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship. It is a Third-Tier Spirit Ship refined from Third-Tier Light Dust Silver, Fourth-Tier Illusionary Mirage Yao Beast skin, and Fourth-Tier Heavenly Wind Stone. This ship can travel seven thousand Li a day without issue and also has a strong Mirage Shadow stealth effect. One person can operate it alone…” Gongsun Chu looked at Li Mu and meticulously introduced the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship's information to him.
“Not bad!” Li Mu nodded in satisfaction and praised it.
The Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship recommended by Gongsun Chu was very suitable for his use. Not only was it fast and stealthy, but it also had a very spacious personal area.
Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship's detailed information was presented in the character's virtual frame.
【Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship】
【Grade: Third-Tier Small Spirit Ship】
【Characteristics: Extreme Shadow Like a Shuttle, Mirage Shadow Illusion, Riding the Wind.】
【A wind-element Spirit Ship refined from Third-Tier Light Dust Silver, Fourth-Tier Illusionary Mirage Yao Beast skin, and Fourth-Tier Heavenly Wind Stone. The ship contains: Wind Control Spirit Formation, Mirage Shadow Illusion Formation, Wind Element Protection Formation, Thunder Control Formation. Length: 7.8 zhang, Width: 0.9 zhang, Height: 1.1 zhang. Travels seven thousand Li per day by riding the wind. Consumption: 36 medium spirit stones/day.】
Li Mu was very satisfied.
With the assistance of this Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, Li Mu dared to venture deep into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range.
After finishing his trip to Huanlang Spiritual Mountain, Li Mu planned to pilot the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship and fly deeper into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range again, to see if he could have a chance to gather all the Five Elements Spirit Beasts.
“Great Master Li, may I ask your destination for this long journey? I have specially prepared several maps for you, including detailed maps of various desolate areas in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, as well as maps of several other Spirit Domains, and some supply resources. I wish you a smooth journey and a safe return soon,” Gongsun Chu respectfully handed Li Mu a Storage Pouch with both hands and wished him.
Over a decade of Artifact Refining cooperation, thanks to Great Master Li, Qingyun City's Wanbao Pavilion had consistently ranked first among all Wanbao Pavilion branches in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain in terms of Artifact Refining profits.
This sudden announcement by Great Master Li that he was going on a long journey caught Gongsun Chu off guard, leaving her with no mental preparation.
Gongsun Chu couldn't help but feel a little nervous, fearing that Li Mu might not return and their cooperative relationship would end. She quickly prepared a large amount of supplies for Li Mu, hoping he would return soon.
Over the Years, Gongsun Chu had always met Li Mu's requests, no matter what. However, the resources he required increasingly exceeded her controlled resource channels, such as Heavenly Fire, high-tier Spirit Beast cubs, various high-tier Spirit Plant seeds, and so on.
Gongsun Chu had a premonition that the day she would 'lose' Great Master Li seemed to be getting closer.
However, Great Master Li was clearly only at the Foundation Establishment cultivation level, so why did the grade of the auxiliary cultivation resources he needed keep getting higher? This was completely unlike the other Guest Elders in the Pavilion, and it was something Gongsun Chu couldn't figure out no matter how hard she thought.
Gongsun Chu carefully observed 'Great Master Li', her gaze carrying a hint of confusion.
“You're thoughtful! I'll be back in about two or three months,” Li Mu said with a smile, accepting the Storage Pouch, roughly understanding the meaning behind Gongsun Chu's words.
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Chu's expression relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face.
Soon, Li Mu's Divine Sense covered the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, and a powerful Five Elements spiritual essence was unleashed with a wave of his hand, directly entering the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship.
In less than ten breaths, Li Mu had refined the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship.
“Gongsun Treasurer, Li takes his leave!” Li Mu smiled slightly at Gongsun Chu.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Mu lifted the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, flew up, and then his figure entered the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, quickly activating its Wind Control Formation.
With a whoosh, the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship flew up at an extremely fast speed, like the wind and lightning.
Soon, the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship's figure gradually faded, activating its Mirage Shadow Illusion Formation. Its figure quickly merged with the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Watching the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship disappear, Gongsun Chu's expression was slightly dazed.
She hadn't expected Great Master Li to be so decisive and efficient, refining the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship in such a short time. That was a Third-Tier Spirit Ship!
Moreover, just as Li Mu was casting spells to refine and control the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, Gongsun Chu was nearby and vaguely felt the fluctuation of that magical power, which exuded a Spiritual Pressure unique to a Golden Core cultivator, immensely powerful.
Is Great Master Li a Golden Core cultivator?
No way!
Great Master Li is so young!
Did I misinterpret it?
Gongsun Chu's almond-shaped eyes widened, gazing at the sky with a bewildered expression, unable to come to terms with it for a long time.
The Golden Core True Essence fluctuation was too brief, fleeting in an instant, so Gongsun Chu couldn't clearly distinguish what exactly was happening.
Two hours later, the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship flew out of Qingxuan Sect's core control area, located two thousand Li away, in a desolate mountain range.
Li Mu's Divine Sense remained continuously active, and he took out a map, comparing it with the terrain. He sped along, with a clear destination, flying towards the location of Huanlang Spiritual Mountain.
However, discovering a special situation three hundred Li ahead forced Li Mu to temporarily slow down the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship and 'observe' from a distance.
After advancing to Golden Core, Li Mu not only achieved qualitative improvements in physical strength, magical True Essence, and other aspects, but even his Divine Soul, which had become incredibly powerful from cultivating the Star Cloud Contemplation Method, also underwent a qualitative change, becoming condensed and substantial.
Li Mu could easily 'observe' things five hundred Li away by fully extending his Divine Sense.
When piloting the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, Li Mu would narrow the range of his Divine Sense to enhance the precision of his 'observation'.
Li Mu frowned tightly as he watched a 'fierce battle' happening three hundred Li ahead.
The outcome of this battle would likely affect whether he could continue to live peacefully on Yue Qiong Peak in the future.
Should he intervene and help?
Li Mu was torn, falling into hesitation.
