Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 119 - 110 Hundred Herbs Garden [11th update, subscribe please!]
The Sword Qi that Lu Qingshan previously displayed was the 'Luo Fu Sword Qi' from the Luofu Sword Scripture, which can be mastered in the Fetal Breathing Realm; its release is commanded by the heart's intention, and its power far exceeds ordinary middle-level techniques.
The Wind Control Skill, on the other hand, was enhanced by Lu Qingfeng from low-level to middle-level. Its power is also exceptional, certainly not inferior to several of the Luoxia Sect's top techniques.
As for high-level and super-level techniques, Lu Qingshan only mastered one of each. Given the richness of his True Qi, there was absolutely no need to use them in this level of competition.
"Elder Lu is being too modest. Although this youngster Zhou Chu is lacking in his studies, he had quite a bit of confidence for this competition. I didn't expect him to be defeated so thoroughly today; this will motivate him to practice more diligently in the future."
"Mei here would like to thank your honorable disciple on his behalf."
As Lu Qingfeng finished speaking, a middle-aged man by his side chimed in.
With a squared jaw, this was none other than Zhou Chu's master, Mei Jiancheng.
This person is the direct grandson of the Supreme Elder Mei Qingyan and advanced to Foundation Establishment at an early age due to his extraordinary talent. He is now a Foundation Establishment and Essence Cultivation Realm cultivator. In the entire Luoxia Sect, apart from the Sect Master and the three Supreme Elders, his cultivation was the highest, surpassing all other elders.
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"Elder Jiancheng."
Seeing that Mei Jiancheng's face bore a smile and no dissatisfaction, Lu Qingfeng knew it was not sarcasm or mockery.
The Luoxia Sect's competition lasted a full seven days.
In the end, Lu Qingshan defeated a group of True Qi Realm experts in the Luoxia Sect and emerged as the most eye-catching dark horse, capturing first place. Consequently, Lu Qingshan's reputation soared within the Luoxia Sect.
Before this event, Lu Qingshan had some reputation within a small circle—it stemmed from Lu Qingfeng—
The brother of Elder Lu from Silver Horn Mountain!
This was the label some disciples of the Luoxia Sect, who were privy to the inside story, attached to Lu Qingshan.
However, after this competition, everyone had to take Lu Qingshan seriously. Even the Foundation Establishment Elders of the Luoxia Sect looked at him with new respect and became curious about Lu Qingfeng.
If the younger brother is so formidable, what about the polite and unassuming older brother? Besides Alchemy and Artifact Refining, could he also possess exceptional skills in techniques?!
A single competition not only brought Lu Qingshan to everyone's attention but also made Lu Qingfeng's capabilities outside his known identity as a Second Rank Alchemist and Artifact Refiner a topic of interest.
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Jinyun Peak, Bo Wang Platform.
Lu Qingfeng and Zhou Yuan sat opposite each other, sipping tea and overlooking the vast sea of clouds.
Zhou Yuan looked at Lu Qingfeng, "Elder Lu has sought me out not solely for tea, am I right?"
Ending of the competition aside, Lu Qingfeng's initiative in reaching out to Zhou Yuan was naturally not just for a leisurely chat over tea.
Lu Qingfeng sipped his tea and smiled, "The Sect Master is truly wise. Lu came for the matter concerning the Hundred Herbs Garden."
"As expected."
Zhou Yuan chuckled, "Even if Elder Lu hadn't come, I would have invited you to discuss this matter."
"I am all ears."
Lu Qingfeng listened intently.
Hundred Herbs Garden!
This is what he heard from Yue Miaoyin and Yue Miaofa.
Three years ago, when Yue Miaoyin returned to Jinyun Peak, the first person she looked for was her father, 'Yue Changchun', but the two grey-clothed disciples guarding the mountain gate did not recognize this person. At that time, Lu Qingfeng had a suspicion that something unexpected might have happened to Yue Miaoyin's father.
Later, from Yue Miaoyin, he learned that her father had fallen more than forty years ago in a secret realm while competing for spiritual medicine.
The place where he fell was none other than the Hundred Herbs Garden.
"The origin of the Hundred Herbs Garden is mysterious; it seems to have been a place specially cultivated by a predecessor for growing spiritual medicine. Various kinds of spiritual herbs grow there, hence we call it the Hundred Herbs Garden."
"More than three hundred years ago, the entrance to the Hundred Herbs Garden appeared for the first time in the Juyun Mountain Range, attracting attention from the Juyun Four Sects. After some exploration, the Four Sects found that one must carry spirit stones to enter the Hundred Herbs Garden. If one is a Foundation Establishment Practitioner, at least two hundred spirit stones must be carried on their person. And one can only stay in the Hundred Herbs Garden for ten days. If the stay exceeds that, one extra spirit stone is consumed for each additional day, until all two hundred spirit stones are exhausted—then one would be expelled from the Hundred Herbs Garden."
"If Postnatal Realm Disciples enter, they only need to carry twenty spirit stones. Like Foundation Establishment Practitioners, after staying for ten days, staying longer in the Hundred Herbs Garden would require spirit stones. However, Postnatal Realm Disciples consume spirit stones at a slower rate, about one spirit stone every ten days. Despite only having twenty spirit stones, the time they can stay in the Hundred Herbs Garden is almost the same as that of Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
"No matter how many spirit stones one carries, one can stay in the Hundred Herbs Garden for up to two hundred and ten days at most."
Zhou Yuan talked eloquently, recalling that past.
When the Hundred Herbs Garden first emerged, he was only at the True Qi Realm and was selected to enter the Hundred Herbs Garden. Zhou Yuan still remembers the shock he experienced upon seeing the mountains and fields full of spiritual medicine after entering.
First Rank Spirit Medicine was everywhere, Second Rank Spiritual Medicine was also not scarce, and even Third-rank Spirit Medicine was plenty.
Zhou Yuan and several fellow disciples stayed in the Hundred Herbs Garden for the full two hundred and ten days, harvesting countless First, Second, and Third-rank Spirit Medicine. After bringing them out of the Hundred Herbs Garden, it helped the Luoxia Sect to firmly establish itself in the Juyun Mountain Range, with Foundation Establishment Practitioners continuously emerging, laying a profound foundation.
After that time.
The Hundred Herbs Garden emerged once every twelve years, becoming a feast for the Juyun Four Sects. After several times, they approximately figured out the patterns of the Hundred Herbs Garden—
Such as Foundation Establishment Stage and Postnatal Realm individuals who enter must carry at least two hundred and twenty spirit stones respectively.
Such as the entrance to the Hundred Herbs Garden is open for only a short three hours. After three hours, the entrance closes, allowing exit but no entry.
The number of people who can pass through the entrance of the Hundred Herbs Garden is also limited—Postnatal Realm Disciples at most seventy-two people, Foundation Establishment Practitioners at most sixteen people.
The interior of the Hundred Herbs Garden is divided into upper and lower levels.
Both Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Postnatal Practitioners can enter the upper level, carrying at least two hundred spirit stones. Staying one extra day would consume one spirit stone. The lower level can only be entered by Postnatal Practitioners, carrying twenty spirit stones and consuming one spirit stone for every extra ten days of stay.
Regardless of whether it is the upper or lower level of the Hundred Herbs Garden, there are First to Third-rank Spirit Medicine.
It's just that in the upper level, there is a treasure that even Spirit Void Practitioners find tantalizing. This treasure is called the 'Returning Yang Fruit Tree'.
"The Returning Yang Fruit Tree blossoms every twelve years, bears fruit every twelve years, and matures every twelve years."
"Only twelve Returning Yang Fruits are obtained every thirty-six years."
"Extremely precious."
Zhou Yuan mentioned the Returning Yang Fruit and paused for a moment, clearly the preciousness of this Spirit Fruit making him, a lofty Spirit Void Practitioner and Sect Master, also moved.
"Returning Yang Fruit?"
Lu Qingfeng's brows twitched as an elixir recipe flashed in his mind. He took note silently without interrupting Zhou Yuan.
Only to hear Zhou Yuan continue, "If a Core Formation Stage or lower practitioner consumes this Returning Yang Fruit, it can extend one's life span by ten years. And each cultivator can consume up to three Returning Yang Fruits in their lifetime. If there is an abundance of Returning Yang Fruits, one's life span can be extended by a full thirty years."
"Spirit Void, Foundation Establishment, and Postnatal Practitioners who obtain a Returning Yang Fruit might be able to prolong their life span by the ten years gained, advance their cultivation, and thereby defy fate and change their destiny."
"Therefore, the preciousness of the Returning Yang Fruits can be imagined, as can the intensity of the competition for them."
