Chapter 392: Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng Involved with Phoenix Blood Red Gold

On the plaza of the Black Stone Mountain Cave.

Although Qin Ming had long anticipated that the person seeking medicine behind the Profound Clear Temple was, nine times out of ten, the Crow Ascendant Venerable who had been severely injured by the Demoness.

Yet at this moment, when Qin Ming truly laid eyes on a Nascent Soul Qin Zhenjun, he was still quite taken aback.

This was also Qin Ming's first time seeing a Nascent Soul Qin Zhenjun of the human race.

But perhaps because the other party was heavily injured and had just reclaimed a new physical body, he did not feel much pressure.

For, the moment he saw the youth in the green robe, he used the Yin-Yang Profound Mirror divine ability to perceive that above the other's three-inch spiritual platform sat a Nascent Soul.

However, the other's Nascent Soul aura was listless and declining, and coiling above its head was a layer of pitch-black demonic light.

These threads condensed from black light were like parasites clinging to the bone, eroding the other's Nascent Soul and divine consciousness bit by bit; clearly, the strength he could exert at this moment was less than one-tenth of his usual power.

Currently, the magic power aura on the green-robed youth was maintained only at around the late Jin Dan stage.

It did not create much sense of threat toward Qin Ming.

Nevertheless, the other party was ultimately an old Nascent Soul monster, even if reduced to such a wretched state.

Facing Crow Ascendant Venerable in this condition, Qin Ming remained cautious and secretly heightened his vigilance to the utmost.

If the other party harbored malicious intent.

After all, a Nascent Soul could teleport instantly; with Qin Ming's cultivation strength at the late Jin Dan stage.

Wanting to completely kill the other party was clearly basically impossible.

Unless he employed the Hooked Jade Jin Guang Mirror, but Qin Ming had examined the other's Nascent Soul life status: lush green vital mist was abundant, indicating at least eight hundred years of lifespan remaining.

Clearly, the lifespan-reducing divine ability could not be used on the other party.

Because when cast on a cultivator one major realm higher, the lifespan exchange ratio was ten to one.

Then he would be the one to die first; however, seeing that Crow Ascendant Venerable currently bore no ill will, Qin Ming maintained his caution, deciding to wait and see.

The youth in the green robe opened his eyes, deep as stars, and looked straight at Qin Ming.

Qin Ming immediately felt an immensely powerful spiritual pressure assault him.

The other's divine sense lingered on him for a moment to familiarize itself, then receded like a tide.

Subsequently.

Crow Ascendant Venerable revealed a faint smile.

"You little guy are indeed hiding your true abilities; so young yet already at the Jin Dan realm cultivation."

"Not only that, but you can actually see through the disguise treasure I gave to my sect disciple."

Qin Ming cupped his hands, stepped forward, and bowed, "Senior, you overpraise me; I did not expect it to be Senior Crow Ascendant Qin Zhenjun."

"I have been most disrespectful!"

"Just some trivial means of self-preservation; let Senior laugh at me."

The Jin Dan stage magic power aura on Qin Ming's own body was deliberately revealed.

As for the True Demon Illusion he employed, even if the other party were at the early Nascent Soul stage, they would not be able to detect it.

"No need for excessive courtesy; as you have likely seen, this ancestor has fallen to such a state, nothing more than a homeless dog."

While speaking.

The youth in the green robe did not move in the slightest, still maintaining his seated meditation posture.

At this time, Qin Ming also noticed.

It seemed Crow Ascendant Venerable needed to continuously circulate his cultivation to resist the black demonic light eroding his Nascent Soul.

And the reason he could sustain this for such a long time stemmed from the woven grass meditation cushion beneath him.

This object was quite miraculous; it should be an extraordinary life-protecting treasure, and it seemed to be connected to this profound Black Stone formation.

It was continuously transporting the surrounding heaven and earth essence to Crow Ascendant Venerable.

Judging by the situation, Crow Ascendant Venerable could not leave the meditation cushion even half a step, unless it was a matter of life and death.

"I heard you kid have a big appetite, actually requiring a Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng before agreeing to trade the Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill."

On the clear and delicate face of the youth in the green robe appeared an expression of aged superiority.

"Do you know what this Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng is used for?"

Qin Ming naturally could not tell the other party the truth.

Thus, he pretended not to know and replied.

"Replying to Senior, this junior urgently needs this Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng for another great purpose: to refine a precious medicine called 'Golden Jade Spiritual Paste' to save a junior in my clan."

"Golden Jade Spiritual Paste?" Crow Ascendant Venerable asked in confusion.

As a Nascent Soul Qin Zhenjun, he naturally knew a thing or two about this item; indeed, it was a type of miraculous elixir that required Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng as the main ingredient to refine.

If Qin Ming had told the other party that he intended to use this Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng to refine a Nascent Soul Condensation Pill, then no matter what, Crow Ascendant Venerable would definitely not give it to him.

Immediately, the youth in the green robe thought again.

The pill formula for refining the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill was controlled by several major Nascent Soul sects; even if the other party had the Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng, it would be useless.

Therefore, he said lightly to Qin Ming.

"If this ancestor were not anxious to restore his cultivation, there is no way I would ever use the Five Elements Spiritual Ginseng to exchange for the Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill."

"Since you also have difficulties, let us each take what we need."

"However, before the transaction, this ancestor requires you to swear an oath of the Dao Heart that you will absolutely not leak today's matters to the outside world."

Qin Ming had not expected that this old fellow had come prepared when allowing him to meet.

Because the higher a cultivator's cultivation realm, the stronger the effect of swearing an oath to the Heavenly Dao.

If one violated the Heavenly Dao, when the cultivator broke through a major realm, they would inevitably suffer backlash from heart demons.

However, this was only reasonable; after all, Crow Ascendant Venerable was now a moving treasure vault.

No one knew how many people outside wanted his life, intending to seize the foundation of the Nascent Soul sect, Profound Clear Temple.

Elder Han Ya had naturally instructed Bai Yuhan and his other disciples to secretly investigate the Mirror Snow Pavilion and the background of Shopkeeper Lu beforehand.

Upon learning that his reputation was fairly good, only then did he directly invite him for a face-to-face meeting.

Today, regardless of whether Qin Ming was willing or not, he had to swear an oath of the Dao Heart.

Otherwise, Elder Han Ya would not have let him leave this place so easily.

"Deal." Qin Ming nodded in agreement almost without thinking.

After all, the one swearing the oath was 'Shopkeeper Lu'; what did that have to do with him, Qin Ming? Hence, it did not matter.

Subsequently.

The youth in the green robe formed a hand seal with one hand, striking out an abstruse rune in mid-air, within which an aura of the Great Dao circulated unpredictably.

Qin Ming followed his lead, mimicking the actions to swear the oath.

After he finished swearing the oath of the Dao Heart, Elder Han Ya seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as well.

He took a long wooden box from his robes and tossed it directly to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming raised his hand to grab it, dispelled the spiritual seals upon it, and then opened the lid.

Hum~ Instantly, a burst of golden light erupted from within the wooden box, accompanied by an essence of the Great Dao.

Merely from such an abnormal phenomenon of spiritual essence, one could determine that what was contained inside was a spiritual object of the fourth tier or above.

Qin Ming's heart was filled with immense excitement, yet on the surface, he remained calm and composed.

Inside, one could see a spirit ginseng emitting five-elements spiritual qi lying quietly.

Most importantly, its roots were preserved in perfect condition, and its spiritual power had not dissipated.

However, what Elder Han Ya did not know was this.

As long as Qin Ming used the 【Regenerative Spirit Seed】 combined with the 【Space-Time Leaf】 trait, he could catalyze a sufficient quantity of spirit ginseng.

He carefully closed the lid again and affixed the spiritual seals.

Thus, the five main ingredients required for Qin Ming to refine the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill were now fully gathered.

Only the final few auxiliary ingredients remained before he could begin refining the pill.

Regarding Hua Tianxiong's side, he believed those auxiliary ingredients would be gathered soon enough.

Qin Ming stored away the five-elements spirit ginseng, then took out an exquisite jade bottle, manipulating it to extend it before the youth in the green robe.

Elder Han Ya took the jade bottle, and the moment he lifted the stopper, even with his profound depth of scheming, a slight trace of emotion appeared on his face.

"It is indeed a third-tier upper-grade Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill."

"The quality of the spiritual pill is superior, and its medicinal power is completely intact."

"Little one, you have not disappointed this Ancestor."

Qin Ming cupped his fists and said politely, "As long as Elder Han Ya is satisfied, that is good."

"Since there are no other matters, this junior will take his leave first and not disturb your serene cultivation."

Having obtained the spirit ginseng, Qin Ming naturally intended to slip away; staying even a moment longer with this old monster before him felt like sitting on a bed of needles.

The youth in the green robe put away the pill but spoke lightly, "Wait!"

Hm? Qin Ming immediately furrowed his brows and halted his body just as he was about to depart.

He did not know what scheme this old monster was plotting. Qin Ming pasted a smile on his face and asked the youth in the green robe:

"Elder, is there something else?"

The youth in the green robe paused slightly and said lightly:

"You should have more than just this single Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill on your person, correct?"

"This Ancestor can exchange other resources with you, or consider myself indebted to you, lad."

"In the future, you may come to claim this favor from this Ancestor at any time; as long as it is within this Ancestor's capability and not an excessive demand, I will agree."

"As for the five-elements spirit ginseng, do not even think about it; there was only that single stalk just now."

As his voice fell.

Qin Ming could not help but reveal an expression of surprise.

Elder Han Ya probably felt that consuming a single spiritual pill was not secure enough and wanted to seize the opportunity to exchange for several more at once.

Qin Ming hesitated for a moment, pondering briefly.

Forming more beneficial connections, creating fewer enmities, and cultivating steadily were his principles for conducting himself in the world.

Although Elder Han Ya was currently down on his luck and utterly destitute, it was entirely possible for the other party to make a comeback.

As for favors, Qin Ming already had the great backer of the Demon Saintess Yue Lingyan from the Demon Race.

He had no use for Elder Han Ya's favor.

It would be better to be realistic and seize the opportunity to exchange for some rare spiritual materials.

Moreover, the Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill was of little great use to him.

The two pills Qin Ming currently had remaining would likely be used to exchange for other cultivation resources or sold off.

It was better to do a favor that cost him nothing.

This Elder Han Ya was truly just as Hua Tianxiong had said: possessing great wisdom that appears as stupidity.

To be able to endure humiliation and survive under the Great Li Dynasty, the demonic path, and the invasion of the Heavenly Demon Catastrophe.

And to preserve the core of the Profound Clear Observatory completely intact.

Who knows when he might make a comeback and restore his former peak?

Building a good relationship with the other party at this time was undoubtedly a good move.

Thinking of this, Qin Ming had already made up his mind.

Immediately, he took out another Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill and handed it to the youth in the green robe.

"Elder Han Ya, this junior has only this last spiritual pill remaining; there are no more."

"Since the Five-Elements Spirit Ginseng is no longer available, other fourth-tier spiritual materials will also suffice."

Hearing this, Elder Han Ya felt somewhat surprised.

After all, any normal cultivator, upon hearing his conditions, would surely choose to owe a favor to a Nascent Soul Qin Zhenjun.

Spiritual materials are merely lifeless objects, whereas a favor is something entirely different; at critical moments, it can save one's life.

He never expected that this Shopkeeper Lu would choose to exchange for spiritual materials without the slightest hesitation.

This inevitably caused him to look upon this 'Shopkeeper Lu' with greater respect.

Elder Han Ya said nothing more, immediately taking out several precious fourth-tier spiritual materials for him to choose from.

Qin Ming was also stunned by the dazzling array of treasures.

The Profound Clear Observatory truly lived up to its reputation as a Nascent Soul sect with profound foundations; even a tiny bit trickling from between Elder Han Ya's fingernails was enough for a low-level cultivator to strive for an entire lifetime.

No wonder those cultivators from the Blood Refining Demonic Sects were relentlessly pursuing Elder Han Ya.

Of course, Qin Ming held no such thoughts, nor did he deign to acquire these treasures through means of robbery.

In the Immortal Realm, what he primarily relied on was a good reputation.

Qin Ming immediately selected a piece of lower-grade fourth-tier Phoenix-Blood Crimson Gold; adding even a tiny amount of this substance could greatly enhance the power of a magical treasure.

Even within Great Jin, such an existence was extremely rare and nearly impossible to seek out.

It was likely one of the bottom-of-the-box treasures of the Profound Clear Observatory.

Seeing Qin Ming choose that piece of Phoenix-Blood Crimson Gold without a second word, Elder Han Ya's facial muscles twitched involuntarily.

He realized that this youngster's eye for judgment was so ruthlessly sharp.

The transaction concluded.

Qin Ming then took his leave, exiting the mountain cave.

Elder Han Ya did not make things difficult for him.

The moment he had just left, the green-robed youth in the cave could not wait to consume the Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pill and began repairing his Nascent Soul divine consciousness.

As the medicinal power of the spirit pill dissolved, a strange energy surged toward the layer of demonic light above the Nascent Soul's head, and the eroded divine consciousness gradually began to recover...

On the other side.

Qin Ming flew back in the direction of the Five-Elements Mountain Market.

"I never expected this Elder Han Ya to be so different from those capricious Nascent Soul old monsters."

"This journey has yielded abundant rewards; at the cost of only two Nine Yang Soul-Continuing Pills, I obtained the Five-Elements Spirit Ginseng and Phoenix-Blood Crimson Gold."

"It was simply a huge profit!"

"Under normal circumstances, even countless spirit pills probably could not exchange for these two spiritual items."

"If Elder Han Ya were not burdened with severe injuries, he probably would not have borne to bring them out."

"Am I somewhat taking advantage of someone in distress by doing this?"

With the treasures now in hand, Qin Ming was in an excellent mood and wanted to return to the market to see how the auction was progressing.

At the same time.

Inside the Five Blessings Auction House at the Five-Elements Mountain Market, heads surged together, and every seat was filled.

The exceptionally fiery atmosphere rose wave upon wave.

Hua Tianxiong sat in an elegant private box, stuffing purple crystal grapes into his mouth while casually gazing downward.

The greatest purpose of his journey was to follow Qin Ming's instructions and see if there was any possibility of obtaining that segment of the Star Sea Divine Vine, one of the five great divine trees of the Immortal Realm.

Qin Ming had also instructed him that the appearance of this item hinted at some conspiracy and strangeness, telling him to act according to the situation.

Inside the auction hall.

After a burst of clamor, the auctioneer responsible for hosting the auction waved his large hand.

Immediately, a servant gracefully carried a Bai Yu tray up to the center.

The middle-aged auctioneer lifted the red cloth.

In an instant, a segment of spiritual plant emitting brilliant blue starlight light appeared before everyone's eyes.

This segment of spiritual plant presented a transparent texture throughout; one could faintly see countless blue fluorescences inside, and even the meridian spiritual patterns were clearly visible, with several root hairs remaining at the bottom.

The auctioneer shouted with impassioned vigor:

"Next up is the final highlight item of this auction!"

"The Star Sea Divine Vine, one of the legendary five great divine trees!!"

"Legend has it that this divine tree grows only in the extremely dangerous void rifts, growing a small segment only once every three thousand years."

"I need not elaborate further on the rarity and function of this item, correct?"

"Starting bid: eighty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

Boom!!

The cultivators below could hardly wait; although the starting price for this item was already astronomical, many factions were still preparing to contend for it.

The liveliness of the scene on-site nearly went out of control for a moment.

Hua Tianxiong's gaze also fell upon that segment of Star Sea Divine Vine, preparing to move when the opportunity arose.

Suddenly!

Just at that moment.

Boom! Within the auction hall, a wildly arrogant and unrestrained burst of laughter suddenly echoed!

"Hahaha! It truly is the Star Sea Divine Vine, and such a large segment at that!"

"This item is wanted by me, Huo Hu Xu Zi!"

"Anyone who doesn't want to die, get the hell out of my way!"

The moment the words fell, a suffocating spiritual pressure distinctly descended within the hall.

In an instant, every cultivator present changed color!

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