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Chapter 1020 Exchange
Upon seeing the yellow-robed Taoist priest return, the two young Taoist boys inside the temple put down their work and hurriedly went to greet him.
"Disciple respectfully welcomes the return of the Heavenly Venerable."

The middle-aged Taoist in yellow robes was the master of this place—Liuyun Tianzun.

Liu Yunzi had already sensed something before even returning to the valley, and then calmly asked:

"Have we had guests in the valley?"

"Reporting to the Heavenly Venerable, that is indeed the case. A few days ago, a senior human from the Spirit Realm came to see you, and we have settled him in the temple," the two young Taoist disciples replied.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunzi's usually impassive face showed a hint of surprise: "Oh? A cultivator from the Spirit Realm?"

Did he say who commissioned him?

Before the two could answer, Qin Ming and Lin Shanjun emerged from the Taoist temple, landed before Liu Yunzi, and bowed respectfully:
"This junior, Qin Ming, has come to pay a visit to Senior Liu Yun on behalf of the Holy Lord of the Flower Spirit Clan!"

Qin Ming sensed a powerful divine sense descending upon him and Lin Shanjun, thoroughly investigating their backgrounds.

Of course, the secrets of heaven on Qin Ming's body were shielded by an invisible force, which was the effect of the [Primordial Purple Qi] he had previously consumed.

Even a Mahayana cultivator couldn't delve into his secrets, only discerning his cultivation aura.

However, it would be a lie to say that the two of them weren't nervous at all, being stared at like that by the Great Vehicle Celestial Venerable.

Qin Ming was alright; he had dealt with Nightmare Saint Ancestor and the Great Ascension Realm of the Immortal Yuan Clan before, so he wasn't too intimidated.

But Lin Shanjun was different; he appeared extremely reserved throughout the entire process, not daring to utter a sound in front of Liu Yunzi.

When Liu Yunzi heard from Qin Ming that it was the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers who had entrusted him to see him, his usually calm and collected face immediately showed extreme surprise:
"what?"

"You mean Qingyi sent you to find me?"

"Could she still be alive?"

"Please come inside and we can talk in detail, my two young friends."

Qin Ming nodded immediately. The fact that Liu Yunzi knew the real name of the Holy Master of Ten Thousand Flowers showed that their relationship was indeed extraordinary.

Lin Shanjun had not expected that Qin Mingguang's mere mention of his name would elicit such a reaction from the Mahayana-stage Celestial Venerable before him; it was simply beyond his comprehension.

If an ordinary person wants to pay homage to the Mahayana Celestial Venerable, nine out of ten will be refused.

He originally thought that even if he came to Hidden Immortal Valley, he might not be able to meet Celestial Venerable Liuyun. After all, such a powerful senior was already beyond the world and ordinary people could not arouse his interest at all.

Not long after.

The group entered the main hall of the Taoist temple.

The two Daoist disciples, Mingyue and Qingfeng, also served them spiritual tea with utmost respect, occasionally stealing glances at Qin Ming.

They were also extremely curious, and only after leaving the main hall did they whisper among themselves:

"That's really strange. Just who is that person?"

"Looking at his ordinary appearance, I can't see anything special about him. You and I have been cultivating under the Heavenly Venerable for over a thousand years, and we have never seen him care so much about any other cultivator."

The young Taoist named Qingfeng nodded and said, "Yes, I originally thought the Heavenly Venerable would send them away, but I didn't expect them to be so valued."

"They won't stay in the valley for long, will they?"

The two whispered to each other and then quickly went back to their work.

……

Inside the main hall.

Liu Yunzi suppressed his aura, resembling a reclusive Taoist who had transcended worldly affairs, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

There was no sense of oppression from those high-ranking cultivators.

This also improved Qin Ming's impression of this person considerably.

"Young friend Qin, is it? Tell me in detail about Qingyi's matter." After taking his seat, Liu Yunzi raised his teacup, took a sip of spiritual tea, and said.

"More than 100,000 years ago, I also went to the Spirit Realm to inquire about her, but I heard that the Flower Spirit Clan was wiped out in the cataclysmic insect calamity. I never expected that her lineage would survive."

Qin Ming could tell from his words that he had probably also experienced the great calamity of the spirit world. After all, when a being like the Mother of Calamity descended, even True Immortals from the Upper Realm perished in it.

It is estimated that quite a few Mahayana cultivators participated back then.

He immediately took out the token given to him by the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers, handed it to Liu Yunzi, and then explained:
"Senior Liuyun, this is what happened."

Next.

Qin Ming then recounted to Liu Yunzi the opening of the Linglong Immortal Mansion Secret Realm, the subsequent resurgence of the insect plague in the Spirit Realm, and his encounter with the Flower Spirit Clan and the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers, how the two of them, together with Gu Chang'an, resolved the insect plague.

Lin Shanjun, who was listening from the side, was also dumbfounded.

Unexpectedly, he underestimated Qin Ming's abilities, and actually ended up fighting against a terrifying being like the Ancient Insect Plague.

"It turns out that Qingyi actually led her people to migrate to the vicinity of the human race and recovered her cultivation level. This is the best news I have heard in tens of thousands of years."

"Speaking of which, I did owe her a considerable favor back then. Since you brought this token with you, you can naturally exchange it for the 'Primordial Chaos Qi'."

After hearing what had happened, Liu Yunzi gained a better understanding of the relationship between Qin Ming and the Holy Master of Ten Thousand Flowers.

Especially when he learned that the Flower Spirit Clan had found a suitable place to migrate to thanks to his connections, and that they had even become his neighbors, he couldn't help but show extreme admiration.

Qin Ming also breathed a sigh of relief. When he came, he wasn't really sure if he could exchange a spiritual item like the Primordial Chaos Qi with just a token.

Unexpectedly, this powerful senior readily agreed, saving him a lot of trouble.

"Excuse me for asking, but what is the relationship between Senior Liuyunzi and the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers?" Qin Ming asked curiously.

Liu Yunzi greatly admired the young man before him, and therefore did not refuse to answer, stating directly:

"This is a long story. When I had just achieved Mahayana, I traveled to the Spirit Realm in search of a rare spiritual object. By chance, I came to the Flower Spirit Clan and met Qingyi of the Flower Spirit Clan. Together, we went on an adventure to the secret realm."

"Later, due to the outbreak of the ancient insect plague, I had no choice but to return to my clan to provide support. After that, I lost contact with her."

"She is also one of my few close friends."

After saying this, Liu Yunzi flipped his hand, revealing a dark blue jade bottle, which he handed to Qin Ming, saying:

"This contains a wisp of primordial chaos energy. Since it can help her restore her cultivation, please, young friend Qin, pass it on to her on my behalf."

Qin Ming suddenly realized what was happening. After taking the jade bottle, he used his divine sense to probe inside and discovered a wisp of misty energy emanating an astonishing Daoist aura.

Just like a spring, it gushed forth from the void and then quickly disappeared, but it always remained the size of a grain of rice, which was truly miraculous.

This level of innate spiritual object can be said to transcend grade limitations; it is extremely rare and hard to come by.

However, the current amount of innate primordial energy is only enough for the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers to recover his cultivation.

Qin Ming himself also needed this item to refine the seventh-grade high-quality True Dragon Pill. Therefore, after putting away the Xuan Jade Bottle, he bowed to Liu Yunzi and said:
"I have a favor to ask. I wonder if you, senior, still have any extra innate primordial energy?"

"To be honest, I plan to refine a batch of True Dragon Pills and need this spiritual item as a medicinal guide."

"As for what to exchange, I have accumulated some wealth over the years. If you don't mind, I hope you will grant me this request."

Just as he finished speaking, the two young Taoist disciples who had been waiting outside the door walked in carrying plates.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, the two disciples under Liu Yunzi reacted extremely strongly.

The young Taoist named Mingyue, with an indignant expression, said to Qin Ming:

"Senior, you're not satisfied with just one strand of Primordial Chaos Qi? You actually want another one?"

"Do you know how much effort the Heavenly Venerable put into obtaining this Primordial Chaos Qi? It was originally intended to be used to refine the next tribulation-crossing artifact."

"Without a word, he entrusted this precious item to the senior, which can be described as the epitome of benevolence and righteousness."

Before she could finish speaking, Liu Yunzi, sitting at the head of the table, frowned slightly and interrupted her:

"That's enough, Mingyue."

"I have my own plans for this matter."

The two young disciples immediately shut up, clearly concerned about their master's situation.

However, when Liu Yunzi learned that Qin Ming sought the Primordial Chaos Qi in order to refine a seventh-grade superior True Dragon Pill, he also showed a look of surprise.

It should be noted that the True Dragon Pill is no ordinary pill. Not only does it require rare spiritual materials, but it also requires a person with extremely high attainments in alchemy to refine it.

And whether it will succeed is still uncertain.

A seventh-grade high-level alchemist is extremely rare, even in the entire Spirit Realm. Some great masters in the Mahayana stage may not be able to achieve this level even after a lifetime of studying alchemy.

It's not enough to just have high cultivation level and talent; you also need tremendous luck.

"Refine the True Dragon Pill?"

"Could it be that young friend Qin is also a seventh-grade high-level alchemist?"

"That pill recipe was given to you by Qingyi, wasn't it?"

Liu Yunzi's originally calm eyes also showed a strong interest, and he began to re-examine the human youth in front of him.

Qin Ming cupped his hands and replied, "Senior, I have never refined a True Dragon Pill before. However, the seventh-grade Dao Integration Pill I used when I broke through to the Integration stage was refined by myself. I also managed to refine a batch of seventh-grade top-quality 'Azure Creation Pill'. Therefore, I am quite confident in refining a True Dragon Pill."

These words shocked everyone present.

They may not have heard of the 'Azure Creation Pill' which comes from the Realm of True Immortals, but even a seventh-grade top-quality pill can be called an immortal pill.

However, as a Mahayana True Spirit of the Myriad Spirits Realm, Liu Yunzi had obviously heard of the great name of the 'Azure Creation Pill'.

This kind of elixir, which originated from the realm of true immortals, is also effective for those in the Mahayana stage. It is a legendary elixir of immortality!
Qin Ming said this because he was worried that Liu Yunzi would think that he, a minor cultivator at the Integration Stage, had nothing to offer and would therefore be unwilling to exchange spiritual items.

Therefore, he intentionally brought up this matter. On the one hand, the status of a seventh-grade top-quality alchemist is no less than that of an ordinary Mahayana practitioner, and he is always a guest of honor in a major clan wherever he goes.

On the other hand, it's about showcasing one's own value and forming a good relationship with this powerful figure from another race, which would be great.

Qin Ming knew perfectly well what was going on.

If it weren't for the connection with the Holy Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers, even with Qin Ming's current cultivation level, he might not have been able to meet the Heavenly Venerable Liuyun.

It's even less likely that he'll sit here and have a long, rambling conversation with himself.

Even in the spirit realm, those at the Mahayana stage are at the pinnacle of power; they can decide many things with a single thought, and even change the landscape of the cultivation world.

He is the true mastermind behind the scenes.

Liu Yunzi, displaying great interest, said to Qin Ming:

"I have seen the name of the Azure Creation Pill in ancient books a long time ago, but unfortunately I have never had the chance to see it."

"Young friend Qin, may I have the pleasure of taking a look?"

Seeing Liu Yunzi's expression and reaction, and knowing that he did not refuse to exchange spiritual items, Qin Ming knew that there was still hope for this matter.

He immediately took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and handed it to the other party. Inside was a Azure Creation Pill.

As Liu Yunzi removed the spiritual energy seal, a small blue beast instantly sprang out, seemingly coming to life. The main hall of the Taoist temple was immediately filled with an incredibly rich medicinal fragrance, which invigorated everyone's spirits!
Lin Shanjun felt as if he had inhaled a breath of immortal energy just by taking a sniff, and the injuries to his primordial spirit were actually slightly healed.

The Devouring Rat, hiding within the Little Spirit Realm, glanced at him and exclaimed, "This is simply a medical miracle!"

"The pills refined by Master are indeed effective in curing diseases!"

Watching from the side, the old demon Qingyang stroked his beard and said calmly, "Otherwise, how could this pill be called a celestial pill? It was something that those old immortals in the True Immortal Realm researched."

"The spiritual energy and essence emitted from just one sip of this pill is equivalent to nourishing the soul with several seventh-grade spiritual items."

"When the time is right, I must get one and try it out."

Upon hearing this, the Sky-Devouring Rat nodded as if it understood but not quite.

Immediately afterward, it secretly asked the old demon Qingyang, "Old demon, what is the background of this senior Liuyunzi? He seems to be giving the master a lot of face!"

The old demon Qingyang revealed a meaningful smile:

"You're quite curious, but I might as well tell you. The true form of this Liu Yunzi should be an ancient spirit with the bloodline of Xuanwu."

"However, he is not of pure Xuanwu bloodline. He should be from the Dragon Turtle clan of the Myriad Spirits Realm. But I heard back then that he was the only one left. Now it seems that this is probably true."

Upon hearing this, the Devouring Rat stroked its chin, recalling the Golden Beetle's spirit pet, and couldn't help but wonder, "True Spirit Dragon Turtle... How come Master has such a connection with turtles?"

"There is a destiny at play here. Otherwise, why would young friend Qin have such strong luck that even I admire him?" Old Demon Qingyang sighed leisurely.

As the two were talking.

Inside the main hall of the Taoist temple, Liu Yunzi flicked his finger and suppressed the scurrying blue beast back into the Xuan Yu bottle.

A hint of brilliance flickered in his eyes as he spoke to Qin Ming:

"The elixir has transformed to such a spiritual level that it is undoubtedly the Azure Creation Elixir, and its quality is exceptionally high, rarely seen in the world."

"Young friend Qin is truly a man of few words."

Upon hearing Liu Yunzi's praise, Qin Ming humbly replied, "Senior is too kind."

Just when he thought that Liu Yunzi would most likely agree to exchange the spiritual items.

Liu Yunzi pondered for a moment, then said:
"It's a pity that the primordial chaos energy I just gave you was the last one."

(End of this chapter)