Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Chapter 422 Mountain Soul Pearl Acquired, Stone Evolves [Please Subscribe]

Tianyuan Immortal City.

For Tianyuan Immortal City, the largest gathering place for cultivators in the Great Zhou Kingdom, the phenomenon of Core Formation is not particularly rare.

Because of the rich spiritual energy in this place, coupled with its attraction to high-level rogue cultivators, the phenomenon of Core Formation occurs here every few years.

There have even been instances of celestial phenomena of forming a cinnabar core occurring twice in three years in the past.

Regardless, the appearance of the Core Formation celestial phenomenon is a very eye-catching event, even in Tianyuan Immortal City.

Therefore, when the celestial phenomenon of Core Formation appeared above Luo Qingni's cave, many cultivators from the city gathered there.

Because Luo Qingni had already submitted an application report, as soon as the Core Formation celestial phenomenon appeared, law enforcement cultivators from Tianyuan Immortal City immediately came to guard the area around her cave and stopped those cultivators who wanted to approach.

As a renowned rogue alchemy master in Tianyuan Immortal City, Luo Qingni's cave dwelling was no secret to the cultivators above the Purple Mansion stage in the city.

Therefore, the news of Luo Qingni's successful Core Formation quickly spread throughout the city.

Zhou Chun was also outside his own cave dwelling, witnessing the entire process of the Core Formation celestial phenomenon appearing and dissipating.

And after the Core Formation celestial phenomenon dissipated and the law enforcement cultivators left, he, like many other cultivators, immediately went to send a message to Luo Qingni to express his congratulations, and also left information about the location of his cave.

After that, he returned to his cave and waited patiently.

Generally speaking, after successfully forming the Golden Core, cultivators need to spend one or two years consolidating their cultivation before they can meet guests.

Zhou Chun was also prepared for this wait.

Now his cultivation has completely reached the barrier of the minor realm, and he can no longer improve his magical power cultivation by taking pills like "Yellow Crystal Pill".

Therefore, he prepared to calm down and hone his magical power, first loosening the barrier of the minor realm through slow impact.

If it works well, he might not need to take any pills to break through the barrier.

Elixirs are indeed a good thing, but if you can avoid taking them, there's no need to.

As far as Zhou Chun knew, those pills that helped break through minor realm barriers were often extremely potent.

Using this kind of elixir to break through the barrier of a minor realm, even if successful, will damage one's foundation and vital energy, requiring several years of recuperation before one can continue cultivating.

Even pills like the "Yellow Crystal Pill," which enhance magical power, can cause a loss of control over one's cultivation if consumed in excess, due to the rapid increase in magical power.

Just like Zhou Chun's current control over his own magical power, it is clear that he no longer has the same ease and control as before.

This is a common problem among cultivators who take pills to enhance their cultivation and magical power.

Fortunately, this matter is not difficult to resolve; all that's needed is to stop taking the medication for a period of time and practice diligently to hone one's skills.

So for the next two years, Zhou Chun devoted himself to cultivating and honing his magical power while also beginning to practice the "Golden Gang Slash" secret technique.

The results of the cultivation are gratifying.

Through honing his own magical power and occasionally impacting the barrier of the minor realm, Zhou Chun clearly felt the minor realm barrier loosening slightly.

If things continue like this, he might not need to take any Breakthrough Pills at all. He could simply cultivate in seclusion for ten or eight years and naturally break through to the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm.

Compared to his lifespan of less than 140 years at this time, ten or eight years is more than enough time to wait.

That day, Zhou Chun was cultivating in seclusion in his cave as usual when suddenly his expression changed. He raised his hand, made a hand seal, and a beam of fire flew into the cave and landed in front of him. It was a communication talisman.

Then he touched the communication talisman with his divine sense, and Luo Qingni's clear voice instantly rang in his mind.

"Qingni has emerged from seclusion. If Fellow Daoist Zhang has some free time, you are welcome to visit her cave."

Have you finally emerged from quarantine?

A look of joy flashed in Zhou Chun's eyes. He immediately got up, tidied his appearance, checked the prepared gifts again, and then left the cave to pay his respects to Luo Qingni.

Luo Qingni was free today, or perhaps it was because she had been free recently that she sent a message to Zhou Chun.

At this moment, Zhou Chun sent out a communication talisman, and she quickly opened the cave's restrictions, inviting Zhou Chun inside.

Upon entering "Qingni Residence", Zhou Chun saw Luo Qingni, who had already reached the Golden Core stage.

At this moment, Luo Qingni was wearing a light blue lotus robe. The robe was covered with interwoven spiritual patterns, and each blue lotus contained a mysterious spiritual charm. It was clear at a glance that it was no ordinary item.

Even if this robe isn't a magic weapon, it must be a magic artifact of the same caliber as the [Black Water Xuan Turtle Shield], capable of withstanding attacks from ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

It's unclear whether this item was something she had prepared beforehand, or a congratulatory gift from other cultivators after she successfully formed her core.

Zhou Chun didn't look at him for long. After a brief exchange of glances, he bowed with a smile and said, "Junior greets Senior Luo. Congratulations on your successful Core Formation! The Great Dao is within reach!"

Upon hearing his words, Luo Qingni quickly stepped aside, then looked at him with a wry smile and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, you're being too kind. We can simply address each other as fellow Daoists; I'm not worthy of the title 'senior'!"

While it's true that seniority in the cultivation world is determined by cultivation level, if one of your close friends breaks through to a higher realm first, they generally won't let their former friends call them "senior."

Otherwise, we really wouldn't be able to be friends anymore.

Once people find out about this, it will easily lead to gossip.

Luo Qingni's refusal to accept Zhou Chun's grand gesture and his address as "senior" clearly indicates that she considers him a friend.

Zhou Chun was naturally very happy to see this.

He immediately straightened his posture and smiled slightly, saying, "In the cultivation world, those who have achieved mastery come first. Since Master Luo has successfully formed his core, it is only right that I, Zhang, address him as a senior."

After speaking, without waiting for Luo Qingni's response, he nodded slightly and said, "However, since Master Luo doesn't like being addressed as 'senior,' then I will continue to address you as Master Luo!"

"What master or not, Fellow Daoist Zhang can just call Qingni 'Fellow Daoist'."

Luo Qingni waved her hand, appearing indifferent.

Then he invited Zhou Chun to sit down in the living room.

As expected, after the two were seated, Luo Qingni asked about what happened after they separated years ago, just as Zhou Chun had predicted.

Zhou Chun naturally wouldn't reveal that he had been cultivating in seclusion at the bottom of Muli Lake for several years. He only said that after obtaining the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, he was worried about losing it, so after escaping the pursuit of the "Multi-Winged Clan" mages, he quietly fled back to his family to cultivate in seclusion.

He was actually telling the truth, but he deliberately obscured the timeline.

Luo Qingni, having successfully formed her core, clearly didn't want to get involved in the matter further and quickly let it go.

She then took the initiative to mention that after Yan Qiyang's death, his sect, Huanglongbao, had come looking for her, saying that Huanglongbao had given up investigating the matter and that Zhou Chun no longer needed to worry.

Actually, Zhou Chun didn't have much to worry about. As long as Luo Qingni wasn't stupid, she wouldn't reveal the truth about Yan Qiyang's murder.

Although Zhou Chun was the one who took action in this matter, Luo Qingni should actually be held more accountable.

If Huanglongbao were to learn the truth, they would surely regard Luo Qingni as the murderer and capture her to work for their sect for nothing.

After these words of reminiscing were finished, Zhou Chun tentatively looked at Luo Qingni and asked, "Now that Fellow Daoist Luo has successfully formed her core, will you continue to cultivate in Tianyuan Immortal City?"

"Of course, Qingni has been cultivating in Tianyuan Immortal City for almost two hundred years, so she won't easily change places."

Luo Qingni answered without hesitation, then looked at Zhou Chun with curiosity and said, "Why is Fellow Daoist Zhang asking this?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to know where Fellow Daoist Luo cultivates so that I could find him to refine pills."

Zhou Chun waved his hand and explained his intention.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingni immediately looked apologetic and said, "I'm really sorry, but I'm afraid the matter of refining pills for Fellow Daoist Zhang will have to be postponed. I have to hold the Golden Core Ceremony and refine my natal magic weapon next, so I'm afraid I won't have time to refine pills for anyone for the next three to five years!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun quickly shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, you flatter me. Whether it's holding the Golden Core Ceremony or refining your natal magic weapon, these are major events related to cultivation. Although I have a thick skin, I wouldn't dare let Fellow Daoist Luo neglect his own cultivation for such a trivial matter as alchemy!"

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Zhang. Qingni doesn't have any other alchemy tasks at the moment. Once she finishes her own business, she will help you refine pills first."

Seemingly feeling somewhat guilty, Luo Qingni hesitated for a moment before looking at Zhou Chun and making a promise.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately laughed and said, "That's wonderful! I do have quite a few pills that I'd like to ask Fellow Daoist Luo to help me refine."

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Zhang, why don't you tell me what materials you've collected for these pills?"

Luo Qingni also became interested and immediately asked about his preparations.

As a master alchemist, she was genuinely interested in alchemy, but because the Golden Core Ceremony and the creation of her natal magic weapon were indeed very important matters, she had to postpone them.

Zhou Chun still needed her to refine pills, so he naturally wouldn't hide anything at this time. He immediately told her about the three thousand-year-old jade marrow fungus and other spiritual herbs he had exchanged for.

Upon hearing that he had already acquired so many spiritual herbs, Luo Qingni couldn't help but marvel, saying, "Tsk tsk tsk, that Fellow Daoist Zhang is truly lucky. Even in the past, it would have been quite troublesome for Qingni to obtain a spiritual herb like the Thousand-Year Jade Marrow Ganoderma!"

After speaking, she sighed with emotion, "Qingni only heard about the ancient ruins after she came out of seclusion. Fortunately, we didn't go there greedily, otherwise, whether we were blocked inside by those 'Multi-Winged Clan' archmages or captured and searched by the Golden Core cultivators who arrived later, it would have been a disaster!"

"Yes, thankfully we weren't greedy, otherwise the consequences would have been dire!"

Zhou Chun nodded with deep feeling, agreeing with this statement.

Human greed is insatiable; many cultivators perish halfway through their journey because they cannot control their greed and try to obtain things that are beyond their reach.

It's easy to imagine that, given the numerous spiritual objects within those ancient ruins, if the two of them had entered, they certainly wouldn't have left easily.

That would be a certain death sentence.

However, since the topic of ancient ruins had come up, Zhou Chun's heart stirred, and he suddenly looked at Luo Qingni and said, "I just remembered something. When I returned to my clan, a junior member found an unfamiliar spiritual fruit in a treasure land. I don't know what its purpose is. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Luo could help me identify it?"

"Oh, even Fellow Daoist Zhang doesn't recognize this spiritual fruit? Then I certainly must see it."

A look of curiosity flashed in Luo Qingni's eyes, and she immediately agreed.

So Zhou Chun patted the storage bag at his waist, took out the jade box containing seven green spiritual fruits, opened the lid and placed it in front of Luo Qingni.

"This is the spiritual fruit. Please take a look, Fellow Daoist Luo."

He knew that Luo Qingni, as a master alchemist, had a far greater understanding of spiritual herbs and fruits than he did, so he had high expectations for her.

As expected, Luo Qingni picked up a spiritual fruit, examined it carefully for a few moments, and then looked at him with surprise, saying, "Did this really come from a descendant of your family, Fellow Daoist Zhang?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun's heart skipped a beat, but he immediately nodded without showing any change in expression, saying, "Indeed, Fellow Daoist Luo, have you already recognized this item?"

"That junior of yours, Fellow Daoist Zhang, is truly incredibly lucky!"

Luo Qingni sighed softly, her expression filled with emotion, and then said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be a Bodhi Spirit Fruit from a fourth-tier spirit tree, the Jade Bodhi Wood. It's said that the Jade Bodhi Wood only produces this kind of Bodhi Spirit Fruit once in its lifetime, making it extremely rare and precious!"

Fourth-tier spirit wood, jade bodhi wood?

Zhou Chun's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but think of the spirit wood core he had planned to give to Luo Qingni.

Could it be that the core of that spiritual wood is formed from this jade bodhi wood?

A thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately looked at Luo Qingni and asked, "May I ask, Fellow Daoist Luo, what is the use of this Jade Bodhi Fruit?"

"The Jade Bodhi Fruit has many uses. Not only can it be used to refine certain special elixirs, but even if consumed raw, it can strengthen a cultivator's spiritual sense and repair damage to the soul!"

After a slight hesitation, Luo Qingni looked at Zhou Chun and said, "Qingni is also very interested in this Jade Bodhi Fruit. If it's convenient for Fellow Daoist Zhang, would you be willing to part with a few of these spiritual fruits? Qingni is willing to exchange them for other rare spiritual items or pills!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately nodded without hesitation and replied, "Of course, how many would Fellow Daoist Luo like?"

Since Luo Qingni was willing to take the initiative to speak, Zhou Chun naturally wouldn't let this opportunity to do her a favor slip by.

You should know that this is a master alchemist with the cultivation of the Golden Core stage. Given Luo Qingni's current status, as long as she is willing to ask, many people will be eager to give her many things.

Apart from the major powers with Nascent Soul stage cultivators in charge, few forces would not want to maintain a good relationship with such a Golden Core stage alchemy master.

The Jade Bodhi Fruit might be very useful, but Zhou Chun had seven in total. Exchanging a few with Luo Qingni would be no problem at all.

Luo Qingni was slightly surprised by his straightforward answer, but then she quickly realized what he was thinking and immediately smiled and said, "Three pills are enough. The effect will weaken if you take this continuously, and taking too much is useless."

After saying that, he looked at Zhou Chun meaningfully and said, "I just don't know if Fellow Daoist Zhang wants to exchange it with pills or other spiritual items!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately replied, "Could Mr. Zhang suggest another method of exchange?"

"Oh, how does Fellow Daoist Zhang wish to make the exchange?"

Luo Qingni's expression shifted, and she looked at him with curiosity in her eyes.

"To be honest, when I attended the last exchange meeting, I actually took a fancy to a treasure in the possession of the Hermit of Heavenly Knowledge. However, I was worried about attracting trouble by making too many offers, so I didn't dare to exchange with him. Therefore, I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Luo to help me go to his place and make an exchange!"

"In addition, I currently possess three inner cores of dragon-born demon beasts. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Luo to introduce me to Master Ge Yun and request Master Ge Yun's assistance in refining them into 'Dragon Spirit Pills'."

Zhou Chun met Luo Qingni's gaze and calmly stated his request.

The idea of ​​asking Luo Qingni to help exchange the "Mountain Soul Pearl" with Tianzhi Sanren came to him at the exchange meeting.

Moreover, he was certain that given Luo Qingni's status after reaching the Core Formation stage, Tianzhi Sanren would definitely be willing to give her face.

As for asking Master Ge Yun to refine the "Dragon Spirit Pill," it was something that had no other choice.

He inquired again over the past few years, only to find that Master Ge Yun's alchemy tasks were so full that it was impossible to make an appointment through normal channels.

This is not hard to understand, after all, with the emergence of a large number of millennia-old spiritual herbs from the ancient ruins, these alchemy masters will definitely become very busy.

Luo Qingni estimates that she has received many requests for alchemy now.

As for Luo Qingni, who is also a master alchemist among the rogue cultivators, and has now successfully formed her core, if she is willing to speak up for her, Master Ge Yun will most likely give her face and help her cut in line.

To Zhou Chun's surprise, Luo Qingni immediately replied after hearing his request: "It's easy to exchange treasures with Tianzhi Sanren. As long as the treasures you provide are indeed what Tianzhi Sanren needs, Qingni will definitely be able to help you with this matter."

"However, it seems that it is not possible to ask Master Ge Yun to refine pills for the time being. As far as Qingni knows, he is currently busy refining high-grade spiritual pills suitable for Golden Core cultivators, and it is impossible for him to find the time to refine a pill like the 'Dragon Spirit Pill' for you, Fellow Daoist Zhang."

At this point, she changed the subject, saying, "Actually, if Fellow Daoist Zhang can wait, perhaps in a few years Qingni will be able to refine the 'Dragon Spirit Pill.' At that time, if Fellow Daoist Zhang is willing to provide materials for Qingni to practice with, Qingni can waive the refining fee, and may even subsidize the material cost if the yield is low!"

"Fellow Daoist Luo refined the 'Dragon Spirit Pill' himself?"

Zhou Chun was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but ask, "But Fellow Daoist Luo, didn't you say last time that the 'Dragon Spirit Pill' was a unique pill made by Master Ge Yun?"

"That's true, but who says unique pills can't be traded? After all, the 'Dragon Spirit Pill' is just a pill suitable for cultivators in the Purple Mansion stage. If Qing Ni offers a pill formula of equal value to Master Ge Yun in exchange, he certainly won't mind acquiring another pill formula!"

Luo Qingni smiled faintly and answered Zhou Chun's question.

Hearing her words, Zhou Chun fell silent.

What Luo Qingni said makes sense. A formula for a pill like the "Dragon Spirit Pill," which is used to improve one's magical power, is not really a top-secret formula.

After all, Luo Qingni herself still possessed the formulas for similar pills such as "Zengyuan Pill" and "Huangjing Pill".

Master Ge Yun's previous refusal to trade such pill formulas was most likely due to his intention to monopolize the market, forcing cultivators with dragon-blooded demon beast inner cores to seek him out to refine "Dragon Spirit Pills." Otherwise, he wouldn't have explicitly stated that the pill was made from the inner core of a third-tier dragon-blooded demon beast.

However, after so many years, Master Ge Yun has probably already mastered the method of refining the "Dragon Spirit Pill" and no longer needs to practice with the materials.

If Luo Qingni were to offer another pill formula that he didn't have in exchange, he would most likely agree.

The principle is simple: only by mastering more difficult methods of refining pills can these alchemy masters break through to the grandmaster level.

Presumably, the main reason Luo Qingni wanted to exchange the "Dragon Spirit Pill" refining method was because of this, rather than because of Zhou Chun.

Zhou Chun was well aware of his own limitations and wouldn't be so narcissistic as to think that Luo Qingni wanted to exchange the "Dragon Spirit Pill" formula for him.

However, a problem arises: even if Luo Qingni obtains the refining method for the "Dragon Spirit Pill," as it is a pill she has never refined before, and one that is quite difficult to refine, the initial yield will definitely be less than that of Master Ge Yun, and there may even be a risk of failure in refining it.

If she were to refine the "Dragon Spirit Pill," it would undoubtedly be a risky and low-reward endeavor for Zhou Chun.

Even if Luo Qingni were willing to compensate for the material costs of the failure and the low yield of pills, it would probably be in the form of spirit coins, and he wouldn't be short of those spirit coins.

Therefore, after hesitating for a long time, Zhou Chun bowed to Luo Qingni and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, please don't be offended. I do need pills to improve my magical power right now, so let's put the matter of the 'Dragon Spirit Pill' aside for now and make a decision in a few years."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingni was not displeased. She simply smiled and said, "Qingni understands. In that case, Qingni will take one Jade Bodhi Fruit first. If I obtain what Fellow Daoist Zhang needs later, I will exchange it for the remaining two spiritual fruits with him!"

"That won't be necessary. I believe that with Fellow Daoist Luo's reputation, he wouldn't take the goods and then deny it!"

Zhou Chun shook his head repeatedly and immediately took out three spiritual fruits and handed them to Luo Qingni.

Seeing this, Luo Qingni hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then thank you for your trust, Fellow Daoist Zhang."

He then generously put away the three jade bodhi fruits.

At this moment, Zhou Chun took out two jade boxes, one large and one small, from his storage bag and placed them on the table next to him.

Then he said, "Inside this large jade box is a congratulatory gift from me to Fellow Daoist Luo on his successful completion of the Golden Core stage. Due to certain reasons, I am unable to attend Fellow Daoist Luo's Golden Core ceremony, so I can only send this gift to you first. Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist Luo."

"As for this small jade box, it contains a thousand-year-old precious herb. Back then, Senior Tianzhi Sanren used the 'Mountain Soul Pearl' as a condition to exchange for a thousand-year-old precious herb."

Upon hearing his words, Luo Qingni didn't think much of it and simply nodded slightly, saying, "Qingni understands Fellow Daoist Zhang's concerns. Since it's inconvenient for you to attend, then Qingni will not invite you any further."

Without any hesitation, he opened the two jade boxes, wanting to see what was inside.

But when she opened it and saw what was inside, she was stunned.

"This...this is the Core Formation congratulatory gift that Fellow Daoist Zhang gave to Qing Ni?"

She pointed at the piece of spirit wood core inside the jade box with a look of surprise, staring at Zhou Chun.

Although it is a congratulatory gift for a Golden Core cultivator's Golden Core Ceremony, it must be of a high standard, and even if it is a magic weapon or spiritual material, it would not be particularly surprising.

However, such precious top-grade magical materials as the Spirit Wood Core are generally not given as gifts to anyone other than close friends and relatives.

Zhou Chun was also satisfied with her reaction, and immediately smiled slightly and said, "It just so happens that my family still has such an item, and my family probably won't have anyone to use it for hundreds of years. Therefore, after my elders learned that I obtained the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit thanks to Fellow Daoist Luo, they specially asked me to bring this item as a congratulatory gift to Fellow Daoist Luo. I hope Fellow Daoist Luo will accept it!"

Upon hearing his explanation, Luo Qingni opened her mouth, then sighed, "But Fellow Daoist Zhang's gift is far too precious!"

"Compared to the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit, this item is hardly worthy of the title 'precious.' Fellow Daoist Luo, please don't be modest. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain to my elders when I return!" Zhou Chun said earnestly.

Sometimes, the more expensive the gift, the better.

If you don't have a close relationship with someone, giving them an expensive gift will only increase their psychological pressure and make them hesitant to accept it.

Zhou Chun's decision to send this gift at this time could also be seen as a test.

If Luo Qingni insists on not accepting it, it means that the two of them are not really on that level, and he will have no choice but to regretfully take it back.

This is why he now gives gifts privately.

Because even if it's returned, it won't be embarrassing in public.

Luo Qingni was indeed caught in a dilemma at this moment.

She had already prepared the materials to refine her natal magic weapon, and the materials for that magic weapon were no less valuable than the spiritual wood core that Zhou Chun had given her.

However, this spiritual wood core is an excellent treasure, whether it is used to integrate into her natal magic weapon to enhance its power or to refine another natal magic weapon. It is a rare find.

If she refuses this generous gift today, even if she wants to exchange it with Zhou Chun for a spiritual item of the same level in the future, Zhou Chun may not be willing.

Moreover, that would be tantamount to contradicting oneself, and Zhou Chun would easily look down on one.

However, if she accepts this generous gift, it would be tantamount to agreeing to regard Zhou Chun as her closest friend, which would be a matter of unpredictable good or bad for her, given that they have only known each other for a short time.

After all, she hasn't even seen Zhou Chun's real appearance or real name, so she doesn't know anything about him.

Therefore, after hesitating for a long time, she looked at Zhou Chun with a complicated expression and sighed deeply, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, you have really given Qingni a difficult problem!"

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Chun immediately sensed something was wrong.

To avoid being rejected and embarrassed, he immediately activated his backup plan.

He immediately bowed sincerely to Luo Qingni and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, there's no need for you to be so reserved. I truly only wish to thank you and make friends with you; I have no ill intentions whatsoever!"

"If Fellow Daoist Luo finds this difficult, why not use it to exchange for a favor? The favor of a Golden Core stage alchemy master is far more useful than such a spiritual item!"

Using the Spirit Wood Core to gain favors was his second-best alternative.

Although this is somewhat of a forced agreement, it is undoubtedly easier for people to accept.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, Luo Qingni's expression immediately relaxed, and she smiled again, saying, "Then Qingni will be truly grateful!"

After saying that, he indeed put away the spirit wood core and the thousand-year-old precious herb.

Afterwards, Zhou Chun chatted with Luo Qingni for a while, asked her for some advice on Core Formation, and then took his leave.

Three days later, Luo Qingni personally visited him and handed over the "Mountain Soul Pearl" she had exchanged.

"So this is the 'Mountain Soul Pearl'? It's truly extraordinary!"

Inside the cave, after seeing Luo Qingni off, Zhou Chun turned around and picked up the "Mountain Soul Pearl" to examine it carefully.

This object was about the size of an ostrich egg, yellowish-brown in color, with a dull sheen, resembling an ordinary ball of yellow clay.

But we must not underestimate it because of this.

Because it is a spiritual object formed from the convergence of the essence of mountains and rivers, it is extremely precious and rare.

Moreover, this object was truly heavy; a small ball of yellow clay seemed to contain a mountain. Zhou Chun had to use his magic to support it in order to catch it.

This alone is enough to show that he is extraordinary.

Moreover, in terms of quality, this item can be considered a top-tier magical material, no less valuable than the piece of spiritual wood core that Zhou Chun gave to Luo Qingni, and even more so, far surpassing a thousand-year-old precious herb.

However, because its internal spiritual energy is too stable and rigid, this item is not suitable as a material for one's natal magic weapon.

If a material cannot be used as a natal magic weapon material, its value will undoubtedly be greatly reduced. After all, master craftsmen are extremely rare, and not everyone can hire one.

Furthermore, the characteristics of the "Mountain Soul Pearl" mean that even ordinary weapon-refining masters are not very confident that they can refine it into a magic weapon.

Therefore, this item is more often used as a material to help demonic beasts break through their cultivation levels.

In fact, the places where these "Mountain Soul Pearls" are usually born are mostly guarded by high-level earth-attribute demonic beasts.

If you look closely at the "Mountain Soul Pearl" in Zhou Chun's hand, you can see some cracks. It was probably damaged when the person who obtained it fought with the demon beast, which made it even less suitable for refining magic weapons.

However, it's not a big problem to use it to help demonic beasts break through their cultivation levels.

After carefully examining the "Mountain Soul Pearl," Zhou Chun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Given the quality of this 'Mountain Soul Pearl,' if Stone can use it to advance to a high-level demon beast, his supernatural abilities will certainly be considerable. His path to becoming a fourth-tier demon beast will be much smoother in the future!"

"Now it's up to fate!"

After saying that, he went into the spirit beast chamber that had been specially opened up inside the cave, released the Golden Armored Rock Turtle, and let it swallow the "Mountain Soul Pearl" and fall asleep inside.

(End of this chapter)