Chapter 552: Chapter 447: Spirit Plant Transformation, Divine Infant Mushroom

Qin Ming suddenly realized: "So that’s how it is. It’s just that in such a short amount of time, I can afford to wait. Besides, the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly doesn’t start for another two and a half years."

He hadn’t expected that insights from the Upper Immortal Tree would require one to queue.

"At that time, I will send a message to Fellow Daoist Qin."

"If Fellow Daoist Qin has no place to go, why not stay here with me? After all, there are many vacant residential cave mansions." True Monarch Dragon Wood warmly invited him.

Qin Ming cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood. It’s just that it’s rare for me to visit the East Sea Cultivation Realm. I plan to wander around and broaden my horizons."

"Hmm, that’s fine too." True Monarch Dragon Wood nodded.

Then.

Qin Ming exchanged a few spirit plant seeds with the other party and then stood up to say goodbye.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat learned that Tian Ling’er was actually a rare Transformed Spirit Plant, the ’Divine Infant Mushroom’, and was then drooling and sniffing her continually, as if by smelling her, it could obtain some great benefit, causing the little girl to feel embarrassed.

"What are you doing? Look at your behavior! It’s like you’re about to start making trouble again after just three days without a beating."

Qin Ming grabbed the Heaven-Devouring Rat with a large hand, and without mercy, directly threw it into the Little Spirit Realm.

"I’m sorry to have embarrassed myself before Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood with my unruly pet."

"Haha, it’s no problem. Fellow Daoist Qin’s Mouse King Spirit Pet is also quite intelligent, which is rather rare, and it’s already reached the Tier Three Perfection Realm. I’m sure the day it advances to a Transformed Great Demon is not far off?" True Monarch Dragon Wood didn’t mind.

Qin Ming smiled lightly, "It still has a long way to go; the Transformation Celestial Tribulation is not so easy to overcome."

"Speaking of which, I noticed that the black steel fork the Mouse King holds has remarkable material. It should be made of Black Essence Meteorite Iron. If Fellow Daoist Qin can find some Tier Four or higher Extraterrestrial Exotic Gold to blend into it, perhaps it could be upgraded to the level of a Tier Four Spirit Treasure."

"Black Essence Meteorite Iron and Extraterrestrial Exotic Gold both have significant effects in resisting Thunder Tribulations." True Monarch Dragon Wood explained slowly.

Qin Ming hadn’t expected that True Monarch Dragon Wood would notice the black fork in the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s hands.

He then called the Heaven-Devouring Rat back out and told it, "Take out your black steel fork and show it to Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, having just been reprimanded by Qin Ming, felt quite embarrassed. It quickly put on a smiling face, nodded eagerly, and respectfully handed the black steel fork to True Monarch Dragon Wood.

True Monarch Dragon Wood took the fork, gently infused it with mana to examine it, and then nodded, "Indeed, it’s confirmed to be Black Essence Meteorite Iron."

"This iron has very strong plasticity and is exceedingly tough, and it can absorb Thunder Power."

Qin Ming inspected the black steel fork for a long time. He hadn’t paid much attention before, but it turned out that the steel fork the Heaven-Devouring Rat waved around daily was indeed a rare treasure.

If the Heaven-Devouring Rat hadn’t been so fond of this treasure, pestering him without end, Qin Ming might not have given it to him.

He never thought it would be such a rare item made of Black Essence Meteorite Iron.

"Haha! Fellow Daoist Qin, don’t be surprised. This item is only slightly recorded in the chronicles of the Library Pavilion of our sect."

"Even other Nascent Soul cultivators may not know of it."

"I imagine that the Artifact Refiner who originally made this black fork wasn’t aware of its true use, which is why it was forged so crudely." True Monarch Dragon Wood said with a smile.

Upon hearing that its black steel fork was a great treasure that could even help in resisting the Transformation Celestial Tribulation, the Heaven-Devouring Rat became overjoyed.

"I just knew it! When I first smelled it, I sensed a familiar rich treasure aura... hehe!"

Qin Ming tossed the black steel fork back to it and let it enjoy its delight alone.

Then.

Qin Ming took his leave from True Monarch Dragon Wood and left the Penglai Sect.

True Monarch Dragon Wood was quite courteous and escorted him out of the island.

...

Not long after Qin Ming departed.

A golden light streaked across the sky, arriving late at the vicinity of Penglai Island, where it encountered Wang Jingqiu and others patrolling nearby.

Wang Jingqiu, having encountered several Nascent Soul True Monarchs, was understandably nervous as a mere Golden Core Junior Cultivator, especially with a mid-stage Nascent Soul Great Power showing up. She wondered if she had recently violated some taboo.

"Junior Penglai Sect Wang Jingqiu greets Senior True Monarch Longyang!"

Master Longyang, with white hair and beard, hastily asked, "Did True Monarch Wangyue visit your sect?"

"Reporting to Senior, True Monarch Wangyue left just this morning." Wang Jingqiu answered truthfully. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Ah? Alas! These demonic cultivators have truly delayed my affairs!" Master Longyang sighed heavily.

He had originally been following Qin Ming, and with his mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, naturally expected to catch up quickly.

Unexpectedly, he encountered a Void Anomaly along the way, delaying him for several days, which irritated him greatly.

"The timing wasn’t right, never mind. Fellow Daoist Wangyue will eventually return to Celestial Wave Immortal City." Master Longyang shook his head.

Seeing his expression, Wang Jingqiu timidly asked, "Senior True Monarch Longyang, should I inform my master ancestor?"

"Forget it, forget it, I have no desire to see that madwoman."

Master Longyang huffed and, in an instant, disappeared from sight.

Leaving Wang Jingqiu awkwardly standing there, unsure of what to do.

It was only after confirming that Master Longyang had left a good while later that she wiped the sweat from her brow.