Chapter 434: Remains of the Precious Tree

Inside the carriage, Hua Tianxiong, sporting a large belly, smiled and flattered Su Yuqing:

"Hehe! With Young Master Su's talent, reaching the Nascent Soul realm is only a matter of time; when that day comes, you must surely lift me up."

When Hua Tianxiong heard in Great Jin that Qin Ming, that great backer, had broken through to become a Nascent Soul Zhenjun, he was completely stunned.

After some deliberation.

He also began to realize belatedly that Qin Ming had previously tasked him with gathering so many rare spiritual materials, likely to secretly plan and refine the legendary ancient miracle pill—the Infant-Condensing Pill!

Combining this with Qin Ming's frequent interactions with Su Yuqing, this genius Su Danwang, it was not hard to guess that both had already mastered the method for refining the Infant-Condensing Pill.

Hua Tianxiong immediately became exhilarated; with his years of experience immersed in the merchant path, if he served these two great deities well.

Perhaps, when one of them was in a generous and happy mood, they might bestow upon him an Infant-Condensing Pill.

Though the hope was slim, one must always have dreams.

"The Nascent Soul realm is difficult for those without great fortune to reach; even I have no certainty of it."

"What Su Danwang Su says is absolutely correct; Brother Qin's mindset and fortune are both extraordinary. I saw his uniqueness back in Yunze Dahuang; even in the tiny Moon Gazing Lake, he could dive into the water and produce a true dragon—truly a monumental opportunity." Su Yuqing said with a very clear head.

He did not think that just because he had broken through to the peak of the Jin Dan, he could definitely reach the Nascent Soul.

In the Great Jin Immortal Realm, cultivators who reached the peak of the Jin Dan have always been few and far between; without fortune and opportunity, those who could break through to the Nascent Soul were even rarer.

In a thousand years, only one such person emerged: the Li Huo Shangren.

One can imagine how difficult it is.

"What Su Danwang Su says is extremely right; Hua has received your instruction," Hua Tianxiong hurriedly agreed.

Just then.

The expressions of both men changed simultaneously.

Only then did they hear celestial music ringing from outside, followed by a voice coming slowly: "Cough! Is Pill Master Su and also Brother Hua inside the carriage ahead? My master has sent me personally to welcome you."

As he spoke, the Shi Tian Shu flashed into view outside, hands behind its back, looking valiant and proud as it stood there. Upon hearing this, Su Yuqing and Hua Tianxiong looked out, but were so shocked by the exaggerated scene outside that they were speechless.

Before them was a Lingxiao imperial carriage even more magnificent than their own, resembling a splendid aerial pavilion.

In front, a late third-stage Profound Water Giant Crocodile pulled the carriage, while eight Blue Wave Sea Horses, found only in the East Sea Immortal Realm, followed closely on both sides.

Qin Ming's spirit pet, the Shi Tian Shu, had already reached the peak of the third stage and was warmly welcoming the arrival of the two.

"So it is Daoist Shi Tian Shu; after a short time apart, you have become even more unfathomable; I presume you are not far from the true fourth-stage Demon Saint realm?" Hua Tianxiong stepped out of the golden luan treasure carriage, bowed to it, and flattered.

The Shi Tian Shu was very pleased with this approach, so it lifted its chin and said lightly: "It must be that Brother Hua knows how to speak; one can tell at a glance that you are a person who has seen the world."

"Fourth stage... indeed not far."

"Please follow me; my master is already waiting for you two on the island."

Subsequently.

Under the guidance of the Shi Tian Shu's Lingxiao treasure carriage, the two were led back to Moon Gazing Spirit Island.

Half an incense stick later.

When Su Yuqing and Hua Tianxiong gazed upon the island, which resembled a paradise hidden from the world, they couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"With such a precious cultivation land, how did Brother Qin manage to develop it?"

"A fourth-grade spiritual vein environment; no wonder he could successfully condense his infant in one go."

The next instant.

Space rippled, a green rainbow swept across the sky, and abruptly appeared before the two, revealing Qin Ming's ordinary-looking figure, though his aura was profound and mysterious.

Hua Tianxiong and Su Yuqing hadn't even seen clearly how he appeared.

Nevertheless, both hurriedly offered their congratulations and bowed: "Congratulations to Brother Qin on achieving the status of Nascent Soul Zhenjun; may your future immortal path be boundless!"

"Congratulations to Zhenjun Qin on successfully condensing your infant; may your immortal Dao be evergreen!"

"There is no need for such formalities between you two and Qin; Brother Su, we haven't met in a long time, and since this is the first time you two have visited my Moon Gazing Island, you must stay for some time."

Qin Ming said with a smile.

Su Yuqing and Hua Tianxiong sighed deeply; upon seeing Qin Ming again, they never expected such a heaven-and-earth difference in the situation, causing even those who were originally very familiar to feel a bit restrained.

After welcoming the two into the Green Wood Pavilion, Qin Ming had the Shi Tian Shu bring some spiritual melons and fruits, serving spiritual wine to entertain them.

"I never thought that since we last parted, Brother Qin would truly achieve the Nascent Soul; it truly makes me feel ashamed," said Su Yuqing, this arrogant Su Danwang, rarely making such a remark.

Qin Ming smiled slightly, "I presume Brother Su has also refined his Infant-Condensing Pill?"

"That's right; if I hadn't been in seclusion comprehending and refining this pill, I wouldn't have missed Brother Qin's Nascent Soul grand ceremony," Su Yuqing nodded, not hiding the truth.

As Qin Ming expected, as long as there were materials, there was hardly any spiritual elixir that Su Yuqing, this alchemy genius, could not refine.

His profound understanding of the Pill Dao even surpassed that of the ancient sages.

"It doesn't matter; originally, I had no intention of holding this grand ceremony, but as you know, the situation in the Southern Wilderness means that with me being the only Nascent Soul, I had to make some noise," Qin Ming said.

"By the way, since Brother Su already has an Infant-Condensing Pill, are you also preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul?"

Hearing this, Su Yuqing shook his head: "It's difficult... I am not like Brother Qin; although I have my family's full support, given my current state, even with the Infant-Condensing Pill, the probability of successfully breaking through is still less than forty percent; it is still very unstable."

"Oh? Does Brother Su have some difficulty? Is there anything Qin can help with?" Qin Ming asked, quite puzzled.

It seemed Su Yuqing, like himself, was an extremely cautious character; a thirty or forty percent chance of condensing the infant was, for others, an extremely high probability.

Worth a gamble.

But for him, it still felt unstable.

"It has nothing to do with those things; it's just that in recent years I have focused on pill refining research, making rapid progress in the Pill Dao, but I have been slightly negligent in practicing magical arts and divine abilities, and I lack life-saving treasures for protection."

"Even if I succeed in condensing the infant, I may not be able to survive the Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation... the probability of falling is actually quite high."

"Therefore, I plan to return first, undergo some tempering and settling, before attempting the breakthrough," Su Yuqing explained.

Then he thought of something else.

"I did hear, however, that the tribulation Brother Qin endured was the most perilous Earth Fiend Heavenly Tribulation; I never expected that while you were farming every day, your divine ability methods would be so sharp."

"Truly beyond my expectations!"

Hearing this, Hua Tianxiong standing nearby immediately pulled a long face; after making the comparison and reflecting on his own strength, he felt that even with a Nascent Soul Condensing Pill, forming a Nascent Soul in this lifetime was hopeless for him—nevertheless, he was perfectly clear about Qin Ming's strength.

Being able to crush and kill a Holy Son of the Demonic Sect while at the Jin Dan stage, if he does not condense a Nascent Soul, it would be simply intolerable to heaven's principles! Amidst their conversation, both of them also presented their congratulatory gifts.

Although Qin Ming did not wish for them to spend extravagantly, he simply could not refuse their insistence and had to reluctantly accept them.

What Su Yuqing gifted was a bottle of fourth-tier spiritual pills called 'Hunyuan Pills,' which were perfectly suited for Qin Ming to increase his magic power during the early stage of his Nascent Soul.

Seeing such a high-grade spiritual pill, Hua Tianxiong's expression was truly filled with endless envy.

Afterwards.

He slowly retrieved a segment of pitch-black charcoal from his storage bag, beneath which a few sparse rootlets still remained, and presented it to Qin Ming with great respect:

"True Lord Qin, this is a humble gift from your junior; I hope you will accept it."

The moment Qin Ming took hold of this object, he instantly perceived a startling spiritual aura.

Apart from his own natal spiritual plant, the Yin-Yang Xuanteng, he had never felt such a thing on any other spiritual plant.

Even the Star Sea Divine Vine, one of the five great divine trees of the Immortal Realm, could not compare to it.

"Brother Hua, what is this object?" Seeing the rare grave expression on Qin Ming's face, Shi Tian Shu could not help but ask.

Even Su Yuqing standing nearby felt greatly curious.

Hua Tianxiong spoke mysteriously: "Hehe! This is a substance transformed from that Seven Wonders Treasure Tree of the Five Elements Mountain Range."

"I expended the strength of nine oxen and two tigers, and with great difficulty managed to exchange for it from Elder Qian."

"What?!"

Everyone present was utterly shocked; even Yan Laomo, who was recovering his soul body atop the Star Sea Divine Vine, involuntarily opened his eyes.

(End of Chapter)