37: Chapter 37 Treasure Map

Chen Jiancang pushed open the door to Chen Jianyun's house, and a strong smell of medicine filled the room.

Chen Jianyun was still guarding Qin Huai's bed, her expression haggard.

Seeing Chen Jiancang return, hope instantly ignited in her eyes.

"Cang-ge, you're finally back!" Chen Jianyun's voice was choked with sobs as she got up to meet Chen Jiancang.

Chen Jiancang quickly walked to the bedside, his heart tightening as he looked at Qin Huai's increasingly weak face.

He hurriedly took out a Pei Yuan Fu Ling Dan from his storage bag.

"Quick, give this to Uncle.

This pill should be able to alleviate his injuries."

Chen Jianyun tremblingly took the pill, gently helped Qin Huai up, and carefully fed the pill into his mouth.

The two of them stood by the bed, staring nervously at Qin Huai, a heavy atmosphere filling the air.

Not long after taking the pill, a hint of color gradually appeared on Qin Huai's originally ashen face, and his chaotic breathing began to stabilize.

Seeing this, Chen Jiancang and Chen Jianyun were overjoyed.

"That's great, Cang-ge, thanks to you, my father is saved!" Chen Jianyun's eyes shimmered with tears, full of gratitude towards Chen Jiancang.

Chen Jiancang nodded slightly and said, "Don't be happy too soon.

Uncle's injuries are severe.

Although this pill is effective, he still needs careful recuperation."

After a long time, Qin Huai slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing Chen Jiancang and Chen Jianyun by the bed, he said weakly, "Jiancang, I owe you a lot this time..."

Chen Jiancang quickly said, "Uncle, don't say that.

We are fellow clansmen, we should support each other.

It's just, why did you risk going to the Qingya Mountain Range to collect herbs again?

Alas, weren't the previous lessons enough?"

A hint of helplessness and bitterness flashed across Qin Huai's face.

Qin Huai's gaze shifted, and he subconsciously gripped the blanket tightly.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, as if there were a thousand words stuck in his throat, but difficult to utter.

His lips trembled slightly, and after a long while, he let out a heavy sigh, his voice full of struggle and hesitation.

The smell of medicine in the room seemed to grow stronger, the heavy, stuffy air weighing down on everyone's hearts.

The wind outside the window gently blew, causing the window lattices to rustle, but it failed to break the suffocating silence.

"Alas!"

"Jiancang, to be honest, both times I went were because I unexpectedly obtained a map related to a Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave dwelling.

Who knew that the Qingya Mountain Range is rampant with high-level demonic beasts, and even in the outer areas, First Order high-grade demonic beasts frequently appear."

"I've come to understand that this cave dwelling is not meant for me.

Both experiences resulted in me losing everything, and this time I was even severely injured and on the verge of death.

If it weren't for you, Jiancang, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive for long."

"Jiancang, you have spent a lot for me.

I'll give this map to you.

However, without sufficient strength, I hope you don't venture in rashly."

Chen Jiancang took the map and unfolded it, examining it carefully.

He saw that it marked a hidden mountain valley located deep within the Qingya Mountain Range, surrounded by complex terrain.

Mysterious spiritual energy fluctuations were also faintly indicated in the valley.

His heart couldn't help but quicken.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave dwelling must contain opportunities.

But thinking of Qin Huai's experience, Chen Jiancang quickly calmed down, knowing the danger of going in rashly.

He looked up and said solemnly to Qin Huai, "Uncle, don't worry, I won't act impulsively.

Before I have enough strength, I won't go.

Even if I do go, I will first improve myself and make full preparations."

With the Golden Finger's help, he shouldn't have to worry about cultivation resources before reaching Foundation Establishment.

He just needs to cultivate the spirit plants step by step.

There's no need to risk it for an unknown Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave dwelling, especially if there's nothing valuable inside.

"Uncle, since you've woken up, I'll take my leave."

Chen Jiancang stood up, making a gesture to leave.

"You must rest and recover well these few days, and take your medicine on time.

Yun Mei, don't overwork yourself either.

While taking care of Uncle, you must also take care of yourself."

He walked to the table, picked up a delicate small jade bottle, and handed it to Chen Jianyun.

"Here's another bottle of Qi Gathering Pill.

Take one pill daily for 3 days.

It can help Uncle recover some vitality."

After giving these instructions, Chen Jiancang turned to look at Qin Huai, his expression serious.

"Uncle, I'll come to see you again when you're feeling better.

During this time, don't worry about anything else.

Resting and recovering is the most important thing."

Qin Huai nodded slightly, his eyes full of gratitude.

"Jiancang, I really owe you a lot this time.

If it weren't for you, I would have lost my life."

Jiancang smiled humbly, then looked at Chen Jianyun.

"Yun Mei, if anything happens, don't try to handle it yourself.

Be sure to come find me."

Chen Jianyun hadn't come to find him in the past few days, so Qin Huai must have already been injured then.

Yet she never came to find him.

She must have known that at that time, he was also stretched thin preparing the Earth Vigor Growing Pellet and the Gathering Spirit Soil Cultivating Array, so she didn't want to trouble him.

Chen Jianyun's eyes were red, and she nodded vigorously.

"Cang-ge, I know.

Don't worry."

Chen Jiancang turned and left.

The moment he stepped out of the room, sunlight spilled onto his shoulders, dispelling the stuffy and oppressive atmosphere inside.

Returning to his small courtyard, Chen Jiancang walked directly to the Spirit Field.

A gentle breeze blew, and the spirit plants rustled.

The fuling grass, huang jing, seven night flower, and other spirit herbs were growing very well.

Unfortunately, their growth cycle is too long, requiring over a year of cultivation for initial maturity.

Of course, although their current price is not high, the longer these spirit herbs grow, the better their medicinal effect and the higher their value, so he doesn't plan to remove them.

Walking a few steps forward, the half-mu of Scarlet Fruit plants were growing pleasingly.

Their branches were slender yet tough, with a faint bluish-green hue.

The branches extended outwards in an orderly manner.

The leaves were slender and oval-shaped, with clearly visible veins and slightly curled edges, covered with a thin layer of fine hairs.

Clusters of bright red Scarlet Fruit hung densely on the branches, like round red gemstones, radiating an enticing luster.

The surface of the fruit was smooth and delicate, with a slight indentation at the top, resembling a carefully set gemstone base.

Leaning closer to smell, a sweet fruity fragrance wafted over, making one's mouth water.

Although the Golden Finger had not yet indicated maturity, Chen Jiancang couldn't help but pick one and put it in his mouth.

The flesh melted in his mouth, like a ball of sweetness wrapped in the warm spring sun, delicate and soft.

The juice instantly burst in his mouth, and the sweet taste spread from the tip of his tongue to his entire mouth, every taste bud activated by the rich sweetness.

Immediately after, a hint of sourness quietly emerged, perfectly neutralizing the sweetness, making the taste layers richer, quenching thirst, and leaving a lingering aftertaste.

After swallowing, a warm current slowly flowed down his throat, traveling through his limbs and bones.

A slight tingling sensation arose in his meridians, which was the Scarlet Fruit exerting its effect of widening the meridians.

Chen Jiancang felt comfortable all over, and his fatigue also lessened by a few points.

"What a pity, the Golden Finger hasn't indicated maturity yet, and there's no reward for picking.

Let's wait a few more days."

Chen Jiancang's eyes held anticipation.

Scarlet Fruit is one of the ingredients for Qi Gathering Pill.

If he could obtain the refining experience for the common Qi Gathering Pill, he could earn spiritual stones by refining Qi Gathering Pills.

The Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill can be consumed by himself.

It cannot appear in the Market in large quantities.

The common Qi Gathering Pill is different.

Its Pill Formula is widely circulated, and the Qi Gathering Pills on the market are basically refined according to this formula.