A master of comedy!

Chapter 114 Another Fortune
Strands of pure medicinal power flowed from the acupoints and meridians, like trickling streams, all converging into the golden lake of the dantian.

Whoosh!

He seemed to hear the sound of waves, and upon looking inward, he saw wisps of cloud-like mist floating above his dantian. A gentle breeze and a burst of thunder caused golden raindrops to fall.

Although it wasn't as intense as when I first started taking the medicine, it was like a gentle spring rain, nourishing things silently.

Zhou Sheng's cultivation level increased rapidly amidst the pattering rain.

Even though it was bound into a cocoon by branches and leaves, one could still vaguely see the clear light shining through the gaps. Its skin was like glass, and its breath produced clouds of mist, as gentle as a long wind in a secluded valley.

The medicinal power of the mica formula has always remained, but it can only be squeezed out through diligent practice. Zhou Sheng originally estimated that it would take at least a month of arduous practice to fully digest it, but unexpectedly, the trip to Mount Lu gave him a pleasant surprise.

About half an hour later, the continuous, dense medicinal power finally disappeared completely, and the golden lake in his dantian was now shimmering with light and color.

The branches and vines automatically retracted, revealing a handsome young man with an air of otherworldly refinement between his brows, skin as clear as jade, and a graceful demeanor like a celestial being banished from the clouds.

Even though her costume was tattered, it couldn't hide her ethereal and graceful aura.

Zhou Sheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze suddenly brightening like the rising sun. Then, his inner radiance subsided, becoming clear and deep, with distinct black and white tones.

"Congratulations, young friend, on your remarkable progress in cultivation. It seems you had previously taken some elixir, which was then activated and refined by the Three Treasures Tree, allowing you to achieve perfect success. You are truly blessed!"

The mountain god, with his keen insight, had already foreseen Zhou Sheng's extraordinary encounter.

"I must thank you, senior. This Three Treasures Tree is truly miraculous!"

A look of surprise flashed in Zhou Sheng's eyes. In just half an hour, he had achieved what he had accomplished in five years of arduous cultivation. By calculation, he had already accumulated forty years of cultivation.

Moreover, there was a slight itch around the nose, as if the entrance to the nose was about to open but hadn't.

He has already been able to break through the nasal passages, but he is still unaware of the secrets of breaking through the barrier and is afraid of falling into a trap. He plans to wait until he returns and ask his master to protect him before breaking through.

"Hehe, the true wonder of the Three Treasures Tree isn't about increasing your power. Haven't you realized it yet?"

The mountain god smiled slightly, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng's heart stirred. He looked down at his wounds, which had completely healed, leaving not a single scar.

Moreover, he vaguely felt that after being baptized by the vitality of the Three Treasures Tree, he felt that his life essence seemed to have been enhanced in some way.

This is not a delusion, but rather the spiritual perception of a cultivator.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Sheng picked up the crescent-shaped blade beside him and gently ran the blade across his palm.

The skin didn't become tougher; it was easily scratched and drew blood. But miraculously, the wound stopped bleeding after only a few breaths and even started to itch slightly.

A few breaths later, the wound had actually scabbed over.

A few breaths later, the scabs fell off automatically, the knife marks disappeared, and the skin was as white and smooth as jade, completely healed.

"This……"

Zhou Sheng's voice held an undisguised excitement as he said, "Thank you so much, Senior Mountain God! This fortune is truly invaluable!"

The life-giving baptism of the Three Treasures Tree brought about a transformative change in him, greatly enhancing his life essence. This not only prolonged his lifespan but also gave him extraordinary self-healing abilities.

Although it cannot restore a severed arm or regenerate from a drop of blood, it can still be considered a powerful life-saving ability.

"Don't thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank these three seniors. They seem to like you very much. The two seniors Liu consumed decades of their life force, and that senior Yin even sacrificed a hundred years of his life force to help you."

“Otherwise, it would just be a matter of healing an injury, and you wouldn’t have to pay such a price.” Zhou Sheng was taken aback when he heard this, and immediately understood. The two senior willows were Chinese fir trees, and the senior silver tree was the oldest ginkgo tree.

Looking at these three trees now, although they are still lush and vibrant, they seem somewhat dimmer than before, especially the ginkgo tree, whose leaves have turned much yellow.

Zhou Sheng respectfully stepped forward and bowed to the three trees.

"Junior Zhou Sheng, thank you three seniors for your help. I will never forget your kindness and will repay you in the future!"

Splash!
The three precious trees trembled simultaneously, making a rustling sound, as if they were telling a story.

"They said that although you have a strong murderous aura, you are a righteous and chivalrous person. They hope that you will continue to use this ability for good and not let them down."

The mountain god helped with the translation.

Zhou Sheng was taken aback upon hearing this. He did not speak, but instead bowed deeply to the Three Treasures Tree.

The branches and leaves moved swiftly without wind, bending slightly as if in return.

"It's getting late. Didn't you want to practice your escape techniques? Come with me."

The mountain god, leaning on his dragon-headed cane, led Zhou Sheng forward once again.

"Among the blessed places in Mount Lu where the earth's energy is most concentrated, it must be the Immortal Cave of Lu Zu. After Lu Zu became an immortal, I often cultivated in that cave and benefited greatly."

"In that cave there is also a piece of five-colored mica essence, a celestial object left behind by Lu Zu. It was originally the size of a fist. Legend has it that Lu Zu gave half of it to He Xiangu, used one-third of it himself, and left the rest in the cave to give to someone with a destiny."

The two chatted as they walked. The mountain god had been immersed in the game of immortal chess for twenty-two years and hadn't spoken to anyone in a long time. Now, upon seeing Zhou Sheng, he seemed to have opened a floodgate of words and talked incessantly.

"I also used some of that five-colored mica, which enabled me to improve my cultivation and obtain the position of the Mountain God of Mount Lu. Speaking of which, many years ago, when I was at the critical period of obtaining the divine position, I made some mistakes. I was able to turn the danger into safety thanks to the help of a herb gatherer who went into the mountains."

"To thank him, I cut off a small piece of the five-colored mica and gave it to him as a gift, and also gave him an ancient medical book. Later I heard that he opened a pharmacy to treat the sick and save lives."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Qinghe Hall?"

The mountain god said in surprise, "Yes, it seems to be called Qinghe Hall. Judging from the time, it should have been more than two hundred years ago. I didn't expect that the pharmacy is still there."

Zhou Sheng remained silent, already realizing that the herb gatherer who had helped the mountain god back then was the ancestor that Doctor Wei had mentioned.

No wonder an ordinary pharmacy would have such a rare treasure as five-colored mica as a family heirloom; it turns out it came from Mount Lu.

"Senior, are you taking me to Lu Zu's Immortal Cave now?"

A hint of expectation flickered in Zhou Sheng's eyes.

Luo Shu had mentioned that the Immortal Cave contained five-colored mica. Now that he had completely digested the medicinal effects, he could only rely on arduous cultivation from now on, as progress would be too slow.

If we could obtain some more five-colored mica, then our trip to Mount Lu would be complete.

Unfortunately, the mountain god shook his head and said, "If you had come twenty-two years earlier, I would have taken you to the Immortal Cave and given you some of the five-colored mica. Unfortunately, the Immortal Cave has now... disappeared."

Before Zhou Sheng could ask any further questions, He suddenly stopped, pointed to a rock in the distance, and said, "We've arrived. This is also a place where the earth's veins converge, only slightly inferior to the Immortal Cave."

"That stone monkey is a bit fierce and might not give me face."

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