Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 212 - 173: Undying Grass!

"Two friends have come a long way; Mr. Chen apologizes for not welcoming you from afar. I beg your pardon."

Outside Sheying Island.

Yangg Biqing watched as a distant tower ship sailed towards them. Standing at the bow were a man and a woman. The man’s voice carried clearly, his aura long and profound—undoubtedly a Void Realm expert!

"Since when did Sword Tower acquire another Void figure?!"

Yangg Biqing’s heart sank immediately. He hesitated for a moment yet maintained a composed expression and responded with a cupped-handed greeting: "It is Yangg Biqing and my companion who have come uninvited to disturb you."

The two parties exchanged glances from afar.

Not long after.

The tower ship approached and received Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong aboard. The two parties sized each other up briefly before Yangg Biqing took the initiative to speak: "I am Yangg Biqing, hailing from Central Earth. I’ve met your venerable Tower Master, Mr. Huangfu, a few times. Today, as I passed by Lotus Island, I came specifically to pay my respects. This is Zhang Zong, my disciple-grandson."

"So it is Mr. Yangg and Brother Zhang."

Chen Jichuan nodded slightly and smiled, "My name is ’Chen Shan,’ and this is my wife, ’Huang Yan.’ You have both braved the seas, and Mr. Chen has already instructed the preparation of tea. Why not come inside for a chat?"

Yangg Biqing noticed ’Chen Shan’ deliberately avoided mentioning Huangfu Yu and paused inwardly.

His gaze swept across the ship.

He noticed that several of the elder commanders aboard the tower ship seemed to wear peculiar expressions. His mind stirred with speculation, sensing there had to be an underlying story.

Still, he was bold and confident of his skill. Furthermore, he harbored no past grievances nor fresh enmity. Hence, he was unafraid and responded with a smile: "Then I shall accept this gracious invitation!"

"Please!"

Chen Jichuan gestured invitingly and then led Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong into the tower ship’s cabin.

...

At the table.

Yangg Biqing took a sip of tea, looked at Chen Jichuan, and tested the waters: "I wonder, how has Tower Master Huangfu been doing recently?"

"Huangfu Yu?"

Chen Jichuan chuckled and shook his head, "It seems the elder is not aware. Huangfu Yu passed away twenty years ago. Mr. Chen, unworthy as I am, now humbly serves as the Sword Tower Master."

"Mr. Huangfu has—"

Yangg Biqing was taken aback.

He had long suspected that something must have changed within Sword Tower, but he’d never imagined it would be this shocking.

The swordsmanship of Huangfu Yu was unparalleled; he had entered the Void Realm early and was just over two hundred years old, with hopes of advancing to the Void Nether Realm within his lifetime. Yangg Biqing had intentionally cultivated a good relationship with him, hoping to recruit him as an ally. Who would have thought, after merely a few decades, he would already be deceased?

This was entirely unexpected.

However, this news also brought Yangg Biqing a sense of relief.

If Sword Tower indeed had two Void experts, he wouldn’t dare broach his current intentions.

Chen Jichuan maintained his composure, giving a faint smile as he said, "The Huangfu family has long held grudges against my Chen Family. Many years ago, the master of Huangfu family ambushed the Old Ancestor of my Chen Family, utterly extinguishing us. It was only by the survival of one distant branch that our bloodline managed to persist. I’ve carried the weight of this vengeance in my heart, and once I succeeded in cultivation, I returned to Lotus Island at the earliest opportunity and cut down Huangfu Yu with my sword, expelling the Huangfu family from Sword Tower."

Huang Yan sat to the side, quietly listening without speaking.

She admired the Junior Master’s ability to weave compelling half-truths with ease. Seeing Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong so utterly enthralled, she couldn’t help but feel amused.

"This—"

Yangg Biqing was indeed stunned.

He could hardly believe that Huangfu Yu had been killed by the seemingly youthful ’Chen Shan’ before him.

To vanquish a Void Realm expert with swordsmanship alone—such power was terrifying, even if slightly below the Void Nether tier.

Truly shocking.

Yangg Biqing took a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat, then looked up, finding ’Chen Shan’ calmly sipping tea as well. The man’s eyes seemed to fleetingly lock onto Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong like an elusive predator.

Thoughts churned.

Initially, Yangg Biqing had hoped to invite Huangfu Yu off the island to assist him in battle.

But upon encountering this sudden emergence of a new Void expert, his resolve had softened. Now, knowing Huangfu Yu had perished, a plan began to form in his mind.

Without Huangfu Yu, recruiting this ’Chen Shan’ might prove even better after all.

Yangg Biqing pondered his options but refrained from rushing his proposal, instead pivoting the conversation: "So it was an old grudge. For the annihilation of your clan, Mr. Chen’s retribution is only natural. Still, it is a shame about Mr. Huangfu. Though our encounters were scarce, his swordsmanship was the finest I had ever seen in my life. A pity, indeed!"

All present were keenly aware that Yangg Biqing’s words carried a subtle motive.

Chen Jichuan shook his head, "Huangfu Yu’s swordsmanship was indeed impressive, but alas, he was too overbearing. Having been a local tyrant for far too long, he refused to yield. If he had agreed to lead the Huangfu family away from Sword Tower, away from the Lotus Islands, never to return, he might have preserved his life."

Chen Jichuan’s words could be likened to crocodile tears.

But Yangg Biqing seized upon the opening and quickly climbed down the metaphorical ladder—

"Mr. Huangfu’s disposition was indeed somewhat—"

Yangg Biqing feigned regretful sighs before adding, "Nevertheless, the Tower Master is magnanimous, sparing hundreds of lives in the Huangfu family. While my connection with Mr. Huangfu was not deep, as an acquaintance of him, I must thank the Tower Master on behalf of his family!"

...

After leaving the tower ship.

Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong temporarily settled upon the Lotus Islands.

For three consecutive days.

The duo journeyed across various islands, gathering information about the events surrounding Huangfu Yu’s death twenty years ago.

Two decades had passed, and the tales of that year varied widely among people.

Some professed complete ignorance.

Clearly.

The new Sword Tower Master, ’Chen Shan,’ had deliberately worked to subdue mentions of those events.

Still, Yangg Biqing managed to confirm that Huangfu Yu was indeed dead, along with the most outstanding Void Realm successor of the Huangfu family.

Additionally, it came to light that Sword Tower had, long ago, been overseen by several Chen-named masters.

But since several hundred years prior, the Huangfu family had predominated.

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Yangg Biqing returned to their dwelling and discussed matters with Zhang Zong.

The following morning.

Yangg Biqing approached ’Chen Shan,’ the Sword Tower Master, and revealed his true intentions for coming: "To be honest, Tower Master, the purpose of my visit was initially to invite Huangfu Yu to venture out and assist my Spring Silkworm Sect in battle. To my surprise, with Mr. Huangfu deceased, I now wonder if Tower Master would consider enduring the hardships and journeying to Central Earth with us?"

"Assist in battle?"

Chen Jichuan chuckled bitterly, "Mr. Chen has only just taken command of Sword Tower, and my foundation is still weak. To go to Central Earth, a land far away, I am afraid my strength is insufficient."

A proposal like this, without offering any incentives, asking him to assist in unfamiliar ventures—it was purely wishful thinking.

Chen Jichuan immediately declined.

Yangg Biqing hurriedly added upon hearing this: "I understand Tower Master’s predicament. Before heading to Central Earth, I and my fellow disciples planned to visit a particular location to harvest the ’Undying Grass.’ That location happens to be the Nirvana site of an ’Undying Phoenix,’ currently occupied by a Void Nether Demon Beast. If Tower Master would agree to support Spring Silkworm Sect for one century, our sect is willing to offer one sprig of Undying Grass as a gesture of gratitude. Tower Master, what say you?"

"Undying Grass?!"

Chen Jichuan’s eyes widened in astonishment at Yangg Biqing’s offer.

The book *Records of the Ten Islands in the Sea: Ancestor Island* reads: "Amid the boundless sea, ten islands are said to exist, including Ancestor Island, Yingzhou, Xuanzhou, Yanzhou, etc. Ancestor Island hosts the Undying Grass, a grass resembling reeds, growing three to four feet tall. When placed atop a corpse dead for three days, revival occurs on the spot. Consuming it can grant immortality."

The *Hundred Herbs Scripture* further recounts: "During Emperor Yong’s reign, many untimely deaths plagued the region. A mystical bird laid grass over the faces of the deceased, resurrecting them. Upon learning this, the court sent emissaries to inquire among scholars. The latter identified the grass as Undying Grass, found in the Jade Field of Ancestor Island, also known as Nourishing God Mushroom. Its leaves resemble reeds, growing sparsely; a single sprig can save a thousand lives."

Undying Grass.

Nourishing God Mushroom.

Though the narratives sound exaggerated, the plant’s miraculous properties were indeed widely attested.

Reviving the dead may be fanciful.

But consuming even one sprig of Undying Grass could heal any injury swiftly, even fatal wounds. Whether Void Realm or Void Nether, the critically injured can recover immediately upon ingestion.

It’s practically akin to resurrection.

Additionally, consuming Undying Grass extends lifespan by two hundred years.

Void Realm and God Realm cultivators generally live around three hundred years. For them, consuming Undying Grass equates to an additional lifetime.

With healing capabilities and life extension combined, it’s as valuable as owning two lives.

The rarity of Undying Grass is evident.

Offering one sprig in exchange for Chen Jichuan sitting at Spring Silkworm Sect for a century was an irresistible proposition.

But Chen Jichuan stayed composed.

He listened closely: "The Undying Grass is under the protection of a Void Nether Demon Beast?"

"Indeed."

"Acquiring it would require the Tower Master’s assistance."

Yangg Biqing nodded.

Finally, Chen Jichuan understood.

Spring Silkworm Sect had not secured the Undying Grass yet; they merely knew its location.

But with the Void Nether Demon Beast guarding it, their chances of claiming it directly were slim. Yangg Biqing journeyed to the Lotus Islands primarily to solicit Huangfu Yu’s help in subjugating the beast and stealing the Undying Grass.

Undying Grass’s value was immeasurable.

Even if Huangfu Yu successfully lent his strength, acquiring the grass would still be considered generous. Thus, the sect imposed an additional condition requiring Huangfu Yu to serve for a hundred years.

A sprig of Undying Grass grants an extra two hundred years.

Asking merely for one hundred years of service in return was minimal compensation. Huangfu Yu would surely have accepted the offer without hesitation.

However.

Upon arriving at the Lotus Islands, they discovered Huangfu Yu had passed away.

Spring Silkworm Sect sought to avoid leaking information about Undying Grass’s whereabouts to Central Earth, making the equally strong and similarly situated new Sword Tower Master, ’Chen Shan,’ an ideal replacement.

"You wish to let me risk my life to obtain Undying Grass."

"And then use the grass I risked my life to obtain as leverage to bind me in service for a century."

"These people truly know how to calculate their schemes!"

Chen Jichuan thought privately.

But he also recognized.

Despite Spring Silkworm Sect’s cunning calculations, even someone like Huangfu Yu would have undoubtedly agreed immediately upon hearing the proposal.

A sprig of Undying Grass as protection—a bonus two hundred years of lifespan.

For any Void Realm cultivator, it represents a monumental increase in their chances to breakthrough to Void Nether and achieve stability as a Supreme Being. Exchanging a mere century of service in return—no one could refuse.

——Including Chen Jichuan!

"Undying Grass!"

"Your sect is indeed generous."

Chen Jichuan exclaimed in appreciation and addressed Yangg Biqing: "Mr. Chen will accept your proposal. Once the Undying Grass is secured, I shall serve your sect for one century, provided my life is not imperiled. You may command freely!"

"The Tower Master is magnanimous!"

Yangg Biqing expressed his joy.

The two parties agreed to set off in three days before returning to their quarters.

...

"Undying Grass?!"

Huang Yan widened her eyes in shock upon hearing Chen Jichuan’s recount.

Then elation quickly followed: "You are already an unparalleled prodigy, destined for the achievements of Emperor Yong and Sword Ancestor. With Undying Grass, two extra centuries will ensure you break through to Shattering Void in this lifetime!"

Huang Yan was undeniably thrilled.

As a Void Realm herself, she understood the significance of Undying Grass for cultivators of their level, especially one as gifted as Chen Jichuan.

However—

"Undying Grass resides under the protection of a Void Nether Demon Beast; it’s extremely perilous. The Spring Silkworm Sect seeks your aid but will likely cluster tightly together during danger, even pushing you forward as the one to take the heat."

Huang Yan looked toward Chen Jichuan, worried.

Though she knew of Chen Jichuan’s prowess, battling Void Nether Demon Beasts posed tremendous risks. Any mishap could prove fatal.

"No matter."

"We are not planning to fight the Void Nether Demon Beast head-on; the primary goal is to steal the grass and escape directly. There’s no real danger."

Chen Jichuan said reassuringly.

Huang Yan frowned, still somewhat anxious.

Stealing the Void Nether Demon Beast’s Undying Grass may not involve frontal combat, but what if the creature sought vengeance afterward?

Once enraged, the beast might pursue them for miles upon miles!

"Even if the Void Nether Demon Beast remains relentless, I possess the ’Wind Thunder Wings.’ When fleeing, my speed surpasses that of Spring Silkworm Sect’s Void Realm experts by far."

"On another note—"

"After my departure, you must hide the Sword Stele away and prepare for evacuation at any moment."

Chen Jichuan reassured Huang Yan while meticulously explaining his contingency plans.

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