Chapter 1677: Lucky Find! SSS1-Level Zisui Xingchen Hua!

After wandering a bit longer,

Xu Jingming and Lin Qianxue entered a shop named 'Wanzhiyuan'.

The environment here was serene, the air filled with a faint fragrance of herbs and trees.

On the counters and display racks sat numerous rare flowers, exotic plants, and spirit seedlings from across the universe.

Most were sealed within transparent ecological capsules, glowing with shifting light.

Xu Jingming had originally intended only to browse casually.

After all, the resources inside the Starfall Dominator's Legacy Ring were more than enough for him.

Yet soon, he was drawn to a pile of seedlings in the corner.

More precisely, to one particular seedling.

It was entirely pale purple, with only three tender leaves.

Its leaves bore natural golden veins that shimmered faintly.

"Looks like at least an SSS-grade rare plant—just tossed in here randomly?"

Xu Jingming was surprised.

"These seedlings are all rare plants and exotic herbs that haven't matured yet.

They were forcibly uprooted from their native habitats, losing their original special energy environments.

Unable to grow further, they've been bundled here for disposal."

Seeing Xu Jingming's gaze fixed on the messy pile of seedlings in the corner,

the shop assistant hurried forward to explain, his tone tinged with regret.

"As for the pale purple seedling you're interested in—

it's called 'Zisui Xingchen Hua.' If fully matured, its grade could reach SSS1!

Consuming it allows any cultivator below Eternal Stage Five to break through one full rank without any side effects—it's priceless!"

He paused, then shook his head and sighed:

"Unfortunately, it's only a seedling now.

Its medicinal potency is likely less than one ten-thousandth of the mature form.

Mixed in with these stunted seedlings, it's like a pearl buried in dust."

"Oh?" Xu Jingming's eyes flickered with sudden interest.

Inside his World Ring, he possessed an entire expanse of SSS1-grade black soil!

That black soil naturally generated Earth Vein Yuan Energy, nourishing all life.

Even the Jade Marrow Heaven Peach Tree grew faster within it.

If these seemingly dead seedlings were transplanted into the black soil,

might they regain vitality—and even accelerate toward maturity?

"If you're interested, sir, this entire bundle of rare plant seedlings—

you can take them all for just five thousand crystal credits."

The shop assistant, reading his expression, quickly added.

This pile of waste had sat here for thousands of years.

This was the first time anyone had shown interest.

"Five thousand crystal credits?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow, hesitated not at all, and waved his hand, "I'll take them all."

Given the way things were going, if he haggled further, he might get them cheaper.

But now, he was rich and careless—five thousand crystal credits meant nothing.

"Thank you for your patronage!" The shop assistant beamed.

He swiftly and deftly packed the dozens of uniquely shaped seedlings into specially designed ecological preservation boxes.

Lin Qianxue watched beside him, her pale golden eyes holding a gentle smile, asking no questions.

She knew Xu Jingming had his reasons.

After idly strolling for over an hour, the two returned to the residential district.

It was a free-standing villa provided for free use.

A benefit offered by the Planetary Fortress to Eternal Gods.

The villa was serene, fully equipped, with a cultivation chamber and a viewing terrace.

But the moment they returned home, Xu Jingming eagerly pulled Lin Qianxue into his World Ring.

The scene before him shifted—a vast expanse of black soil appeared.

At its center, the Jade Marrow Heaven Peach Tree bloomed in full glory.

Its pale pink petals layered thickly, exuding a rich, fragrant scent.

The entire black soil expanse, at this moment, held no other rare plants or exotic herbs besides the Jade Marrow Heaven Peach Tree.

"Jingming, you want to use the black soil to cultivate those ruined rare plants?"

Lin Qianxue finally understood.

"Exactly!"

Xu Jingming nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, as he pulled out the newly purchased ecological preservation box:

"If we can truly cultivate a full-grown SSS1 Zisui Xingchen Hua, we'll strike it rich!"

Remember, the academy points-to-crystal-credits exchange rate is 100:1.

Back at the Starfall Auction...

A SSS3-grade demonic blood is worth about ten million points in actual value.

Converted into crystals, that's 100,000 crystals.

This SSS1-grade rare herb, though far higher in rank than SSS3, cost only five thousand crystals.

If it truly grows, it would be an incredible bargain.

"Vera, come help me plant this Purple Marrow Starflower."

Xu Jingming summoned mentally.

Vera, the succubus little girl, floated out in spirit form.

Her purple eyes blinked, seeing the box in Xu Jingming's hands.

She glanced at the black soil beneath her feet, pouted, and muttered:

"You always order me around!"

"Before, I helped collect loot; now I'm turned into a gardener."

"I am a true Immortal Sovereign!"

"Even if it's in the past, I won't be insulted!"

Before she finished speaking,

she suddenly felt a faint warmth at the position of the Devouring Mark on her abdomen.

Vera instantly shuddered.

Her face instantly bloomed with a sweet smile, her voice crisp:

"Yes, Master! I'll plant it right away!

I'm the best at planting flowers! I guarantee this Purple Marrow Starflower will grow strong and healthy!"

Xu Jingming shook his head with amusement and handed her the preservation box.

Vera took the box and carefully extracted the young Purple Marrow Starflower.

She flew to a prepped empty patch in the center of the black soil.

With a light gesture of her small hand, the soil naturally parted into a shallow pit.

She gently placed the seedling's roots inside, covered them with black soil, then guided a thread of pure Yuan energy to slowly flow in.

A miraculous sight occurred!

The moment the Purple Marrow Starflower touched the black soil,

its three previously limp, pale purple tender leaves suddenly stiffened upright!

The golden veins on the leaves blazed to life.

Like breathing, they pulsed and flickered, actively absorbing the earth's Yuan energy radiating from the black soil.

The entire seedling grew a new sprout at visibly rapid speed.

Its color deepened and brightened, with faint starlike glimmers swirling across its leaves.

"It's growing! It really works!"

Lin Qianxue's beautiful eyes lit up, and she couldn't help whispering in surprise.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder the black soil is called the Holy Land of Spiritual Plants!"

Vera flew back, circling the Purple Marrow Starflower, her small face filled with wonder:

"At this growth rate, with the black soil's endless energy supply and special nourishment,

this Purple Marrow Starflower will likely mature fully in just half a year."

"Half a year?" Xu Jingming's eyes flashed with sharp light.

Half a year meant nothing to an Eternal Deity — a mere blink.

For five thousand crystals, he could gamble on a SSS1-grade rarity worth over 100,000 crystals.

This return on investment was terrifyingly high!

Once mature, whether he used it himself or sold it, it would be a superb deal.

"Excellent!"

He nodded in satisfaction, his mood greatly improved.

His gaze swept over the other seedlings bought together:

"Plant these too. Let's see if the black soil can restore their vitality."

"Leave it to me!" Vera, full of energy, got to work.

Xu Jingming took Lin Qianxue's hand and mentally activated.

They left the World Ring and returned to the villa's living room.

"Xue'er."

He pulled out the large pile of elegant clothing and jewelry he'd bought today.

He specifically pointed to a bag holding a silken item, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips:

"Try on the clothes I bought today? I think that black one suits you perfectly."

Lin Qianxue followed his finger.

Seeing the black silk fabric faintly gleaming with delicate luster, her fair cheeks instantly flushed with a light blush.

She naturally knew what it was — the accessory called silk stockings on Blue Planet.

In the universe, similar styles existed, even more luxurious and alluring.