Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 640: Chapter 366 Intelligence_2

With such a spirit vein, every available space inside the cave dwelling was planted with various kinds of Second Grade Spirit Medicine, and there was even a Third-grade Spiritual Medicine planted in the main hall.

Li Yuanba was astonished. The spirit soil used for the Spiritual Medicines was extremely potent, especially the Third Grade spirit soil, which had the highest quality he had ever seen.

“I have some knowledge about spirit soil. I will send some to Junior Li!” Brother Qi, seeing Li Yuanba’s surprise, said with a slight smug smile.

Li Yuanba knew that since Brother Qi cultivated Earth Attribute Cultivation Techniques, it was normal for him to have researched spirit soils.

“My foundation is too shallow. Even with spirit soil, I can’t be self-sufficient like Brother Qi!” Li Yuanba lamented the efficient use of Brother Qi’s cave dwelling.

His own body possessed a Nascent Soul Level Spirit Vein, which was one level higher than the spirit vein in this cave dwelling, a true Nascent Soul Level Spirit Vein. However, in terms of utilization, he fell far behind Brother Qi.

This was not just a matter of spirit soil; it was more about digging into one’s own potential.

“Planting Third-grade Spiritual Medicines is also a trial phase for me. I have put in a lot of effort, but only this one plant has succeeded!” Brother Qi said, shaking his head.

All major sects are conducting relevant research. Among the Third-grade Spiritual Medicines, those with fewer environmental requirements could be artificially cultivated, but the limitations of artificial cultivation are so great that it’s impossible to do on a large scale.

In one area, once a Third-grade Spiritual Medicine is planted, no second Third-grade Spiritual Medicine can be planted in that same area.

This is related to the requirement for Spiritual Energy and the inherent repulsion of Third-grade Spiritual Medicines.

“Junior Brother Li, how about bringing out your Spiritual Tea to share?” Jiang Pu said with a look of anticipation to Li Yuanba.

“Brother Jiang, are you looking down on me? When you are a guest at my place, why do you need Junior Brother Li to bring out the Spiritual Tea?” Brother Qi said, very dissatisfied.

“Brother Qi, you don’t know about the Spiritual Tea Junior Brother Li has. It’s personally roasted by Master Li Shiming. Except for a few that are lost outside, the rest have been divided up by the Nascent Soul Ancestors!” Jiang Pu explained with a smile.

“Master Li Shiming? Can one become a master by roasting Spiritual Tea?” Brother Qi asked, surprised.

He was semi-secluded in the Zheng’an Mountain Range. Li Shiming’s rise had been too rapid, and he had not heard of his reputation.

“Master Li is the number one Alchemy Master on the Beishu Continent!” Jiang Pu explained.

“Sss!” Brother Qi gasped. If he didn’t know Jiang Pu’s character, he would have thought Jiang Pu was just bragging about Master Li.

Li Yuanba, not being stingy, took out a jade box and a set of tea utensils and began preparing the Spiritual Tea.

Brother Qi, also a tea-loving cultivator, smelled the special qualities of the Third Grade Spirit Tea while Li Yuanba was preparing it.

The quality of the Third Grade Spirit Tea was exceptionally high, no wonder it was coveted by the Nascent Soul Ancestors.

“Please!” said Li Yuanba as he pushed a cup of Third Grade Spirit Tea towards Brother Qi and handed another to the eagerly waiting Jiang Pu.

For the following duration of one tea session, both Brother Qi and Jiang Pu said nothing, silently savoring the ultimate experience brought by the top-tier Third Grade Spirit Tea.

“After drinking this Spiritual Tea, all other teas taste bland!” Brother Qi emerged from the lingering taste of the tea and let out a long sigh.

“Brother Qi, if you want to drink this Spiritual Tea, you can send the spirit tea leaves to me after harvesting. I’ll pull some strings and request Master Li to roast them. However, requesting Master Li to make a move does require some compensation!” Li Yuanba said with a laugh.

Brother Qi held a very high position in the sect, and connecting with such a cultivator was quite beneficial for Li Yuanba.

Thus, he was willing to help Brother Qi with this small favor. Of course, the compensation required to request Master Li’s services could not be waived.

“Really?” Brother Qi said with a surprised and delighted expression.

For him, a Late-stage Golden Core Cultivator with aspirations of advancing to Nascent Soul, the greatest benefit of Master Li’s Third Grade Spirit Tea was not in its quality, but in the mental and spiritual impact that such tea provided.

Reaching his level, centuries of experiences had made it hard for anything to impact his spirit. Master Li’s Third Grade Spirit Tea had exactly that effect.

This effect, capable of elevating one’s state of mind, was no less significant than the function of Cultivation Spirit Pills.

In fact, a Spiritual Tea valued by a Nascent Soul Ancestor could not possibly be used merely for satisfying one’s palate.

“Junior Li has been keeping in touch with Master Li, I can testify to that!” Jiang Pu laughed from the side.

“Master Li is currently unable to concoct Third-grade Spirit Pills for the Late-stage Golden Core, so unfortunately, he can’t assist you in Alchemy!” Li Yuanba continued.

“Given Master Li’s rate of cultivation, it won’t take many years before he is able to concoct them!” Jiang Pu, a fervent admirer of Master Li, immediately added after hearing Li Yuanba’s words.

As they were engaged in lively discussion, Li Yuanba and Qi Jin simultaneously looked up in one direction.

Qi Jin was secretly alarmed; not only was Li Yuanba extremely powerful in combat, his sensitivity to spiritual energy also far exceeded what was typical of someone in the Early Golden Core stage. There was only one explanation—Li Yuanba’s spirit was extraordinarily formidable.

Looking at Jiang Pu, Jiang was slower in sensing compared to them both, indicating Li Yuanba’s spirit surpassed Jiang Pu’s.

“Let’s go out to greet the ancestor!” Qi Jin spoke up.

The trio left the cave, flying up into the sky to wait.

“Oh, Yuan Ba is also here!” The Nascent Soul Ancestor arrived very quickly, first his voice, and then the figure of Ancestor Lu appeared before the three.

“We pay our respects to the ancestor!” The three of them bowed in unison.

“You’ve done very well. If it’s truly confirmed that the Muyang Bee hive can produce fourth-grade resources, your rewards will not be sparing!” Ancestor Lu said with a smile as he waved his hand to support the three.

Of course, he was delighted; this time, he couldn’t retreat for cultivation and had to guard the sect.

This was somewhat of an inconvenience for him, but the responsibilities of the sect demanded it.

He at least had to wait until the matter with Skywalk Trading Company was entirely resolved and confirmed that the company wouldn’t retaliate. Only then could he and the other five Great Sects’ guarding Nascent Soul Ancestors return to their closed-door cultivation.

During this period, a fourth-grade resource locale had emerged unexpectedly.

This was a windfall for him. If there indeed were a first-time production of fourth-grade resources, he, as the guarding Nascent Soul Ancestor, would be the first to obtain them.

The other Nascent Soul Ancestors of the sect would have to wait for the next production of fourth-grade resources.

Additionally, his involvement in the affair of the fourth-grade resource locale would allow him to receive a greater share of the fourth-grade resources compared to the other Nascent Soul Ancestors.

“Thanks to Junior Li, who discovered the changes in the Muyang Bee, and Junior Li should get the most credit for this. This is the Bee Royal Jelly that Junior Li seized from the beehive; please look it over, ancestor!” As Qi Jin handed over the jade box containing the Third-grade Bee Royal Jelly, he reported Li Yuanba’s achievements.

Ancestor Lu took the jade box, opened it, and began checking the Third-grade Bee Royal Jelly inside, his delighted expression impossible to conceal.

After examining the Third-grade Bee Royal Jelly, he was almost convinced by Qi Jin’s judgment.

He further inquired in detail about the situation with the Muyang Bee hive and the battle with the Muyang Bee King.

“Yuan Ba, would your master say you are neglecting your duties once he exits his retreat?” Ancestor Lu, quite casual with Li Yuanba, asked him with a smile.

Whether Li Yuanba chooses Body Refinement Golden Core or becomes a Sword Cultivator, he didn’t trouble himself over it.

While the approach of a Sword Cultivator is simple and pure, Ancestor Lu didn’t fully endorse it.

He appreciated that Li Yuanba, while not lagging in the path of Sword Cultivation, had also mastered other powerful techniques, which enhanced Li Yuanba’s ability to survive.

A cultivator who lives is a good cultivator. No matter how powerful a Sword Cultivator becomes later, they need time to grow, and countless Sword Cultivators have fallen during their development.

He felt deeply about Li Yuanba’s Sword Intent; in the early stages of his Golden Core, Li Yuanba’s embodiment of Sword Intent was not a bit weaker than Elder Jian during his early Golden Core stage. This showcased the strength of Li Yuanba’s talent; moving forward, he would not fall short of Elder Jian on the path of Sword Cultivation.