63: foxtail grass

"Damn it, I went through all this trouble just to get a Legacy that I can't even learn, one I can't even begin to grasp?"

The more Lin Jingyu thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt, his chest feeling tight.

He even started seriously considering whether to find some wealthy sucker who knew its worth and sell it.

Like the Qinglan Sect, or a Young Master with a deep background like Fei Yangyang.

It could definitely be exchanged for a vast amount of resources, enough for him to get various Magical Artifacts, Medicinal Pills, and even spiritual lands for cultivation.

"But... that's a 4th-grade Alchemy Legacy!"

"An Opportunity that even Nascent Soul experts would drool over!"

"Selling it for resources wouldn't even fetch one ten-thousandth of its value. How is that any different from killing the goose that lays the golden eggs?"

Lin Jingyu clenched his fists tightly, his nails almost digging into his palms.

He hadn't undergone Transmigration just to be a bottom-tier Cultivator with a little money, living for only a hundred years or so.

He wanted Foundation Establishment! He wanted Core Formation! He wanted to see the scenery of eternal life!

Without the status of an Alchemist and a steady supply of Medicinal Pills...

With his pathetic Four-Element Spiritual Root Aptitude, how could he compete with those favored by heaven?

Rely on the Information Panel to pick up scraps?

Even if he spent his whole life picking up scraps, he might not even find a single Foundation Establishment Pill!

A strong sense of unwillingness flared up in his heart like a wildfire.

"No! Absolutely not!"

He snapped his head up, the confusion and frustration in his eyes swept away, replaced by a near-obsessive ruthlessness.

"So what if it's a tough nut to crack? I've got strong teeth!"

"So what if there are eighteen thousand types of Spiritual Plants? I'll just read it like a novel!"

"So what if it requires Mind Dividing into Three Uses? I'll... I'll practice it!"

He picked up that cold "brick" again, his gaze as firm as a man on a mission.

"I don't care if you're a gold brick, a silver brick, or an iron brick, I'm biting down on you today!"

"Even if I break all my teeth, I'm going to leave a mark on you!"

He pressed the brick-like Jade Slip to his forehead once more. This time, his eyes held only the determination of someone burning their bridges... After nearly an hour, Lin Jingyu set down the heavy "brick" and rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling as if his brain was about to burst from the influx of knowledge.

He stood up, stretched his stiff limbs, and walked over to the vibrant hundred-year mountain sweet potato vine in the corner of the secret room.

The emerald leaves unfurled under the light of the night-luminescent pearls, the vines intertwining and growing vigorously.

He crouched down, his fingertips brushing against a thick leaf.

"Hey, old friend, you're growing well. Work hard and grow more fruit so I can refine more sweet potato pills to sell."

He chuckled softly, his mood improving significantly.

He turned his gaze to the nearby three spring flowers he had recently planted.

The pale yellow flowers bloomed quietly, emitting a faint, elegant, and distant fragrance.

This scent seemed to have a calming effect, soothing his mind which had grown irritable from "gnawing on the brick."

Finally, his gaze fell upon the most unique "resident" in the corner—the earth dragon grass.

This little thing seemed to have grown a bit rounder since it first arrived.

Its dusty, "worm-like body" lay lazily beside the stems of the three spring flowers.

The few small leaves at the top and the even smaller red flower in the middle were now standing tall and spirited.

Under the light of the night-luminescent pearls, a faint, almost imperceptible pale golden luster seemed to flow along the edges of the leaves.

"Eh?"

Lin Jingyu's heart stirred, and he subconsciously focused his gaze.

Golden threads ran through the entire body of the earth dragon grass, adding a touch of mystery to it.

"Could it be about to advance into Heavenly Dragon Grass?!"

A flash of pleasant surprise crossed his mind.

Heavenly Dragon Grass was a Second-grade Medium Grade Spiritual Plant, and although he didn't know its specific effects...

Its value was certainly extremely high.

Second-grade Medium Grade corresponds to Foundation Establishment Mid-stage!

Even if the entire Lin Family were sold as a package, they might not be able to afford it.

However, instances of Spiritual Plants evolving were extremely rare.

A small household like the Lin Family wouldn't know much about it.

Lin Jingyu didn't know how to help the earth dragon grass advance faster either, so he could only leave it to its own fate.

Beside it was a small pond about ten feet wide, the water inside exceptionally clear and cold; even with his Physique, he couldn't stand keeping his hand in it.

He had wanted to taste it several times but was afraid it might be poisonous.

He wondered when he could find some cold-resistant fish to raise; they would be both decorative and edible.

Wouldn't that be wonderful?

However, fish that could withstand such extreme cold were likely of the spiritual fish variety, and their price wouldn't be cheap.

With his current wealth, he couldn't afford to raise them.

He let out a sigh.

He was still short on Spirit Stones.

He had intended to adjust his mindset, but it ended up making him even more depressed.

He simply returned to his prayer mat and sat cross-legged.

From his Storage Pouch, he took out the two Jade Boxes he hadn't checked yet.

Spiritual light flickered on the Jade Boxes. If he wasn't mistaken, they should be specially crafted Spirit-Sealing Boxes.

Formations were carved on them, primarily used to seal spiritual items and effectively prevent Spiritual Qi from leaking out.

A single box alone cost dozens of Spirit Stones.

He was now very much looking forward to what was inside.

Perhaps it would allow him to make a huge profit.

He released his spiritual power, sending it into the Spirit-Sealing Jade Box as streaks of white light traveled across it.

Soon, with a "snap," the lid of the Jade Box opened.

Revealing the contents inside.

When Lin Jingyu saw it, he was stunned.

After a long while, he finally reached out and touched it gently.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

There was even a hint of bewilderment.

Because inside was not some high-end Spiritual Plant overflowing with Spiritual Qi.

Instead, it was a stalk of foxtail grass!

That's right, foxtail grass.

He was all too familiar with this thing.

When he was a child, he had often used it to weave various things to play with.

This stuff wouldn't be worth a single Spirit Stone even if you had a hundred or ten thousand pounds of it.

And yet, it was placed so solemnly inside a Spirit-Sealing Jade Box.

Had Lin Jingxie lost his mind?

Or did he have some sort of weird hobby?

As Lin Jingyu looked closer, he also noticed something different about this foxtail grass.

Six stems branched out from the root, and each stem was topped with a fuzzy "foxtail."

Could it be that this "foxtail grass" had mutated?

Or... Lin Jingyu's mind jolted.

For Lin Jingxie to place it so carefully in a Spirit-Sealing Jade Box, there was only one explanation.

This was obtained from an Ancient Cave Mansion!

At this thought, his gaze grew fervent.

Something from an Ancient Cave Mansion!

Even a weed might have some powerful effect.

This foxtail grass, with six tails growing on a single plant and a striking appearance, was definitely no ordinary thing.

The more he looked at it, the more he felt it possessed a low-key luxury.

Conveniently, there was still some soil attached to the bottom.

Without a second thought, he planned to plant it directly by the small pond.

He smoothed the sprawling vines of the hundred-year mountain sweet potato to one side.

Making enough room for this extraordinary foxtail grass.

He carefully dug a small hole in the spiritual field soil and planted it.