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Chapter 543: Crystal Contemplation Fruit (Bonus Chapter! Please Subscribe! )

Chapter 543: Crystal Contemplation Fruit (Bonus Chapter! Please Subscribe! )

“For Fairy Shui to trust this one so implicitly, it truly leaves this one rather flattered. . . ”

Fang Xi was also slightly surprised.

However, with his current cultivation at the peak of the Human World, he naturally had far fewer reservations about his actions. Without further ado, he unceremoniously accepted the 'Alligator-Dragon Essence Blood', then calmly stated, "Might Fairy Shui enlighten this one on what task she wishes this one to undertake?"

Shui Lingxin let out a light chuckle and said, "Lingxin recently wishes to journey to the 'Boundless Sea Realm' mystic realm. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist to serve as Lingxin's protector, guarding me until we depart the Boundless Sea Realm."

When the 'Boundless Sea Realm' was mentioned, Lan Xin, who was standing nearby, instantly changed her expression.

Fang Xi, having only recently arrived and mimicked the customs and traditions of the East Sea, was indeed not very familiar with its many mystic realms.

However, he naturally felt no fear regarding such matters. With a confident air, he readily agreed, "Very well, this one accepts. . ."

'In any case, if a life-or-death crisis truly arises, at worst, I can rely on the All-Heavens Precious Mirror to escape. . . I did promise to do what is within my power. If it's beyond my power, well, that's just your bad luck. '

As a local expert, she would certainly be able to find the immortal's cave he had rented.

Therefore, after speaking, Fang Xi rose and departed. He still needed to purchase ancient texts and inquire about the 'Boundless Sea Realm' mystic realm.

It was only after he had left that Lan Xin waved her hand, causing a blue barrier to rise. With a hint of exasperation, she said, "That man didn't even make a Dao Heart Oath. Junior Sister Shui, I'm afraid you've entrusted the wrong person. . ."

"Senior Sister, rest assured, Lingxin knows her limits. Have you forgotten my Spiritual Connection Body?"

Shui Lingxin blinked her eyes.

"That's true. . . It seems this person is indeed not so simple."

Lan Xin nodded thoughtfully. "To be able to produce extremely rare fifth-tier materials could be explained by a fortuitous coincidence, or acquiring the legacy of a predecessor. . . But to be able to make such extensive purchases on Yingzhou Island without incident suggests a certain level of confidence. Perhaps his combat prowess is truly not bad, and he can just barely serve as a suitable protector, though I still don't think it's entirely proper. . ."

Hearing this, Shui Lingxin let out a wry smile. "Lingxin also wished to find a fellow disciple to protect me, but ever since Master's great battle with the Ancestral Alligator-Dragon, she has been gravely wounded and has gone into seclusion to heal. . . And among Master's many disciples, I am the youngest, and was Master's last disciple, accepted as an exception back then. . ."

Lan Xin immediately fell silent.

Even among the disciples of a Soul Transformation cultivator, peace and harmony were not always present.

Or rather, people were naturally biased. A Soul Transformation cultivator's energy was limited; if they showed more care for their youngest disciple, their other senior and junior disciples were bound to lose out.

In the eyes of some, this was an enmity that obstructed one's Dao!

Even with a Soul Transformation cultivator suppressing them from above, making it impossible for them to act openly, what they might do in secret was truly hard to say.

At this thought, Lan Xin felt a pang of melancholy. . .

...

Inside the immortal's cave.

Fang Xi first sealed away the Ancestral Alligator-Dragon's essence blood, then immediately took out several jade slips.

These were texts he had collected from various bookstores, primarily describing the different mystic realms of the East Sea.

He infused his Divine Consciousness into them, examining them one by one.

A moment later, Fang Xi put down the jade slips and let out a long breath.

"The Boundless Sea Realm. . . is a mystic realm in the East Sea, discovered five thousand seven hundred years ago, opening once every hundred years. . . Cultivators below the Soul Transformation stage can enter. . ."

"It is said to be a world primarily composed of water, abundant with many exceptionally rare spiritual medicines of heaven and earth. Even the main ingredients for the 'Infant Transformation Pill' can be found there. . ."

"Although this offers an opportunity to form a Nascent Soul, Shui Lingxin clearly has no use for it. . . She doesn't need to go through such trouble; naturally, someone will deliver a high-grade Infant Transformation Pill into her hands. . ."

"These jade slips and texts on the market only record common secrets. . . Therefore, perhaps the Boundless Sea Realm holds a great opportunity unknown to me, one significant enough to make even a Soul Transformation disciple risk life and limb?"

"Moreover, to actually choose an outsider like me as a protector. . . Fairy Shui's situation within Penglai Immortal Island is probably not very good. . ."

Fang Xi frowned, falling into deep thought.

Soon, he set this matter aside and began to diligently cultivate the 'Myriad Demon Armor' secret art.

Time passed, though he knew not how long.

On Fang Xi's body, a set of armor, shimmering with vibrant red and azure hues, glowed with an extraordinary luster—evidently quite remarkable at first glance. . .

Just then, Fang Xi opened his eyes and waved the token that controlled the immortal's cave's restrictions.

A sound transmission talisman emerged, landing in his hand.

"It's not Shui Lingxin. . ."

After listening for a few moments, his expression couldn't help but turn somewhat peculiar. He waved his hand, sending out a message talisman.

Before long, a white-haired elder entered the immortal's cave's living room. It was none other than Yun Maozi!

"Yun Maozi greets Senior!"

The owner of the Three Talisman Hall respectfully performed a bow.

"Why have you come to seek this one?"

Fang Xi frowned, feeling he had no particular connection with this Yun Maozi.

He didn't seem to have tricked him, did he? And he had even given him a small pointer, which was a rare act of goodwill.

"Senior. . ."

Yun Maozi bowed deeply. "This junior has a matter and wishes to request Senior's assistance. . . I am willing to offer my ancestral talisman script as compensation!"

Fang Xi rubbed his cheek, finding this rather novel. "Oh? Why did you think of seeking this one out?"

Yun Maozi candidly replied, "Although this old man has befriended many fellow Daoists, most of their cultivation levels are similar to mine. . . Senior's moral character is excellent, and you were even willing to give pointers on the 'Dragon-Patterned Script. ' This old man feared entrusting such a matter to the wrong person, which is why I thought of Senior. . ."

'My moral character is good? '

Fang Xi blinked, feeling this old man had quite good discernment.

His mood improved, and he casually asked, "What is it you seek?"

Yun Maozi slowly explained, "Before this old man formed his Core, I once ventured out to sea in search of opportunities and mistakenly stumbled into a dangerous place. . . It was the lair of a transforming Great Demon, where I discovered a 'Crystal Contemplation Fruit Tree. ' However, it had quite a few demonic servants patrolling near the lair, which scared this old man into fleeing in disarray. . . But I have never forgotten that 'Crystal Contemplation Fruit Tree'. . ."

"A 'Crystal Contemplation Fruit', you say?"

Fang Xi's eyes immediately lit up, and he grew interested. "I never imagined such a spiritual fruit could exist in the Human World!"

He had seen descriptions of the 'Crystal Contemplation Fruit' in ancient texts. It was said that after cultivators consumed it, their Divine Consciousness would greatly increase.

Furthermore, some rumors claimed that if this spiritual fruit were consumed for a long time, it could cause one's 'Spiritual Sense to crystallize', laying a solid foundation for a Soul Transformation cultivator's 'Spiritual Sense solidification'.

Of course, the 'Crystal Contemplation Fruit' was exceedingly rare; a single tree could not bear many. So, the idea of consuming it for a long time was simply a joke.

But even if he only obtained a few, it would still be of great benefit to his cultivation of the 'Seven Emotions Departure Scroll'.

"This is a rare opportunity, one this old man has always kept in mind. However, I dared not rashly inform fellow Daoists. . . I had only thought that before my great limit approached, perhaps I could offer this information to Penglai Immortal Island, benefiting my descendants. . ."

Yun Maozi continued, "But that day, seeing Senior caused a ripple in this junior's heart. . . Now, with my great limit approaching, if I were to obtain a few 'Crystal Contemplation Fruits' and have my Divine Consciousness greatly increased, I might be able to break through a bottleneck and extend my lifespan. . . Even if I cannot break through, I can still pass the spiritual tree to my family's descendants, letting them decide its fate, whether it be for family inheritance or as a stepping stone to offer to a major sect, either would be excellent."

"Hmm. . . that's quite reasonable."

Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "What kind of demonic beast is it? And what is its rank?"

"It should be a Cracked Sea Beast! Fourth-tier low-grade. . ."

Yun Maozi replied.

"Since that's the case, let us depart now. . ."

Fang Xi's eyes flickered, carrying a hint of eagerness.

Whether the old man was telling the truth or lies, or if someone had seen him spending lavishly and grown jealous, intending to lure him out to ambush and kill him, it made no difference.

If the old man spoke the truth, he could obtain the Crystal Contemplation Fruit.

If the old man was lying, he could also acquire some high-tier cultivators' storage bags. . .

With his current strength, even if a Soul Transformation cultivator came as a robber, he could still escape. . .

'What's with all these troublesome schemes and plots? A true cultivator must overcome subtlety with sheer power! '

Fang Xi secretly mused.

"Ah? Depart now?"

Yun Maozi was startled, then immediately nodded. "Very well. . . This old man shall lead the way for Senior!"

"Mm, before that, hand over your family's talisman script."

Fang Xi said unceremoniously.

He would certainly not be polite when others offered things to him.

"Of course!"

Yun Maozi immediately handed a jade slip to Fang Xi. Fang Xi swept his Divine Consciousness over it, finding it largely complete, and nodded in satisfaction.

Moments later, a streak of green light directly shot out from Fangcun Island, heading towards a certain sea region. . .

...

It was only after the green light vanished that two figures appeared outside Fangcun Island.

One of them wore a crimson robe and had the appearance of a rough, imposing man.

The other wore verdant green attire, held a folding fan, had a pale complexion, and appeared somewhat younger.

Both of them clearly exuded the magical power fluctuations of the Nascent Soul stage.

At this moment, the Nascent Soul old monster in verdant green robes frowned. "Big Brother. . . Although we were once rogue cultivators, we stopped long ago. . . We even established the Nine Dragon Gate and are now its founding ancestors. Why must we dirty our hands?"

It turned out these two Nascent Soul cultivators hailed from a nearby Nascent Soul faction—the Nine Dragon Gate.

The Gate Master, 'Red Dragon True Monarch', had a cultivation level that had clearly reached the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm.

And the Vice Gate Master, 'Azure Sky True Monarch', was also a grand expert at the early-stage Nascent Soul realm.

These two had originated as rogue cultivators, successfully forming their Cores and Nascent Souls by relying on plundered treasures. . . Afterwards, they had turned over a new leaf and become renowned Nascent Soul old ancestors of a region.

Azure Sky True Monarch genuinely did not want to do this deed.

"That person should have an 'Infant Transformation Pill' on him. Back when we seven sworn siblings united, now only you, I, and our seventh sister remain alive. . . She is only at Core Formation Perfection. Even if she has consumed some lifespan-extending pills, if she cannot advance to Nascent Soul, she will inevitably depart before you and I. . ."

Red Dragon True Monarch said indifferently.

"An Infant Transformation Pill? Then this business is worth doing!"

Azure Sky True Monarch's expression turned cold. "Is this news true?"

"Naturally, it's very true, because this news was given to me by someone from the Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion."

Red Dragon True Monarch sneered.

"Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion? Big Brother, you actually bribed someone from the Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion? Are you tired of living? " Azure Sky True Monarch was greatly alarmed.

"Not so. . . It was a steward from the Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion who actively sought me out and informed me of this matter."

A trace of bitterness appeared on Red Dragon True Monarch's face. "Therefore, this matter. . . we have to do it, whether we want to or not!"