245: Taiqing Purple Jade Fruit (2-in-1)

The only Cultivator who hadn't made an oath of the heavenly dao left.

Xiao Chen looked at the doorway, his expression turning grim for a moment before returning to normal.

Then, the Jade Slip was thrown to Madam Zi first.

Madam Zi's beautiful eyes swirled as she took the Jade Slip and began to investigate.

Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Chen stopped her:

"Do not speak, do not utter!"

Madam Zi was clearly startled, but at Xiao Chen's words, she immediately calmed down, swept her gaze around, and then looked at Xiao Chen again.

"Madam Zi, has this Xiao deceived you?"

Madam Zi shook her head, then threw the Jade Slip towards Shi Tai.

The Old Ancestor of the Shi Family, at this moment, also carefully took the Jade Slip. An oath of the heavenly dao had been made, and it could no longer be changed.

He naturally wanted to know if this Opportunity was worth the risk, and even more, how to protect himself within the Opportunity.

After a quick glance at the Jade Slip, Shi Tai, who already had thick eyebrows and large eyes, widened his eyes even further.

He looked at Xiao Chen with some disbelief.

Xiao Chen, however, smiled and nodded.

Shi Tai didn't dare to hesitate, and the Jade Slip then flew to Lin Xianzhi.

Lin Xianzhi didn't say a word, took the Jade Slip, and began to investigate. The next moment, his expression also changed drastically.

Lin Xianzhi casually handed the Jade Slip to Lin Shiming.

The Jade Slip didn't contain text, but a series of images.

They saw a mining area, suffused with purple light, where Spiritual Qi materialized into clouds, lingering for a long time.

Beneath the spiritual clouds, a purple jade tree rose from the ground.

From afar, this jade tree resembled a jade tree carved from spiritual jade, and it had no leaves, only seven spiritual fruits hanging from its branches.

Each spiritual fruit was only the size of a fist, but the purple Qi floating above them was incredibly dense.

These spiritual fruits were precisely the taiqing purple jade fruit.

And this tree was precisely the Taiqing Ziyu Tree!

The taiqing purple jade fruit was the most crucial spiritual material for breaking through to Purple Mansion and condensing Purple Mansion Jade Liquid. While other spiritual Materials could be found, the Taiqing Ziyu Tree was only found in the three major Sects of Zhao Country, and each Family would never have more than three.

Furthermore, it took five hundred years to mature once, and each ripening would not yield more than nine fruits.

This was why Foundation Establishment Cultivators were everywhere in the various Sects, but Purple Mansion Cultivators were few and far between.

After all, nine fruits in three hundred years, and there was still a possibility of failure.

Even if purple profound treasure jade could be found in the cultivation world, the purple profound treasure jade only had a 20% chance of increasing the Purple Mansion Breakthrough, and its rarity was no less than that of the Taiqing Ziyu Tree.

Most Sect Cultivators, when breaking through to Purple Mansion, could only rely on themselves unless they had special Opportunities and powerful backing.

Xiao Chen and Xie An were both of this type.

Whenever the Taiqing Ziyu Tree bore fruit, its entire body would become like jade. The more severe the jade-like transformation, the more mature the ziyu fruit.

At the same time, the leaves would fall off one by one, nourishing the spiritual fruits and allowing the taiqing purple jade fruit to fully mature.

According to the estimation of this fruit tree, the ripening time of this ziyu fruit was surprisingly in the near future!

In other words, this time was perfect for harvesting the taiqing purple jade fruit.

The scene in the Jade Slip had not ended. Soon, he saw a Purple Jade Demonic Python swiftly returning from afar, carrying a third-tier Peak Profound Iron Bull in its mouth.

The Purple Jade Demonic Python coiled around the ziyu fruit tree, ascending it, and finally, like a Purple Gold Vine, it wrapped itself around the ziyu fruit tree. If not for the bulging belly of the Purple Jade Demonic Python, its presence would have been difficult to detect with the naked eye!

"A Fourth-tier Purple Mansion Great Demon!" Lin Shiming's heart tightened.

He finally understood the danger of this trip.

He also understood why Xiao Chen had sought out so many Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Lin Shiming tossed the Jade Slip to the remaining Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

The slightly plump Cultivator's expression was identical to the others.

Surprise, fear!

The Jade Slip finally flew back into Xiao Chen's hand.

He merely pinched his fingers, and the Jade Slip immediately turned into a pile of jade ash, which he scattered into the air, disappearing from sight.

"How about it, everyone, I didn't lie to you, did I!" Xiao Chen said.

The others, however, did not answer.

Even though the taiqing purple jade fruit was incredibly precious, facing a Purple Mansion Great Demon still made them a little nervous.

But Xiao Chen had indeed not lied to them.

Xiao Chen was not annoyed by this scene; such a reaction from everyone was normal when facing a Fourth-tier Purple Mansion Demonic Python.

If they hadn't reacted this way, he, Xiao Chen, might have had to be afraid.

Would that truly be inviting a wolf into the house!

He seemed full of confidence, pressing his hand on his exquisitely crafted Storage Pouch and taking out a set of Formation Plates.

These Formation Plates emitted five-colored rainbow light, with five types of Spiritual Qi alternating. The Formation Flags, imbued with immense spiritual power, clearly indicated a formidable Formation.

"Grand Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation!" Madam Zi exclaimed first.

The others were also deeply moved upon hearing this famous name.

This Grand Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation was a super powerful Formation that integrated trapping, killing, illusion, and defense.

With the five of them and the Grand Formation, it was entirely possible to slay the Purple Jade Demonic Python.

And this set of Formations was not only incredibly expensive but also priceless!

Xiao Chen being able to produce this Formation also indicated the foolproof nature of this trip.

After showing the Formation, Xiao Chen took out four more Jade Slips, which flew towards Lin Xianzhi, Madam Zi, Shi Tai, and the plump Cultivator respectively. However, none flew to Lin Shiming.

Although Lin Shiming had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage in just over ten years, in Xiao Chen's eyes, he was still not enough.

Moreover, controlling the Formation only required five people.

Xiao Chen called upon the other five people only to have insurance in the Secret Realm, so that no one would be missing when the time came.

One must know that the preciousness of the taiqing purple jade fruit was enough to make even Purple Mansion Cultivators greedy.

He just hadn't expected that someone would be so unappreciative and refuse, but since there were five people, he only had some worries in his heart. Normally, obtaining the treasure was very likely.

"Everyone, these are the methods for controlling your respective Formation Plates. Please destroy them in front of me after reading!" Xiao Chen said, pointing at the Jade Slips.

The others also pressed the Jade Slips to their foreheads, memorizing the knowledge of the Formation.

Then, they each used their methods to destroy the Jade Slips one by one, turning them into jade ash.

"I look forward to all of us meeting as Daoists in the future!" Xiao Chen said some encouraging words, which made everyone look forward to it.

As Foundation Establishment Cultivators, who wouldn't look forward to the title of a Daoist?

Most Cultivators had even decided on their Daoist title when they first entered Foundation Establishment.

With Xiao Chen's words, the entire Foundation Establishment gathering finally concluded.

Xiao Chen even invited everyone to attend the Foundation Establishment exchange meeting a day later. That meeting would include all Cultivators, be even grander, and was specifically for exchanging treasures.

At this trade fair, the chances of obtaining good items would also be greater.

However, he was not the host.

After a period of contemplation, everyone agreed to gather again at the Foundation Establishment meeting.

After some pleasantries, everyone bid farewell to Xiao Chen one by one.

Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi also returned to Laiyue Restaurant.

Both of them were somewhat excited at the moment, but also worried. The taiqing purple jade fruit was simply too important to the Lin Family.

Because they had the refining method for Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, as long as they had the taiqing purple jade fruit, one portion of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid was a certainty.

Lin Xianzhi's Breakthrough to Purple Mansion only required finding a Medicinal Pill that extended his lifespan.

Of course, for Lin Shiming, the entire Taiqing Ziyu Tree held an even greater allure.

Although the Taiqing Ziyu Tree matured once every five hundred years, as long as he could obtain the Taiqing Ziyu Tree, it would mean that the Lin Family could produce more Purple Mansion Cultivators in the future.

And to survive in the Outer Sea and expand from Shuangmu Island, Purple Mansion Cultivators were needed, and not just one.

One must know that his Purple Wood Heart Sutra could accelerate the cultivation of spiritual plants. If he successfully reached Purple Mansion and awakened his spiritual body, the cultivation speed might become even more rapid then.

A five-hundred-year maturation might only take one or two hundred years!

Both of them were extremely passionate in their hearts, but at the same time, they also had some worries.

Although they had the Grand Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation, Foundation Establishment Cultivators defying Purple Mansion meant that one wrong step would lead to total defeat.

They wouldn't truly believe that they could easily slay the entire Purple Mansion Great Demon just by relying on the Formation.

Especially when he thought that Madam Zi was the last to arrive, yet she cooperated extremely well with Xiao Chen.

"Seventh Grand Uncle, Zi Xuan Sanren and Madam Zi?"

"They have a high probability of having formed a deep alliance!" Lin Xianzhi also nodded.

He could see it, and Lin Xianzhi naturally saw it too.

The two cooperated on the spot, and that Grand Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation, which other Cultivators couldn't produce, was certainly possible for the Zi Family, as they were a Purple Mansion Family skilled in Qi refinement.

"Shiming, pay attention to the trade fair and Auction recently, and search for a few more defensive Magical Artifacts!" Lin Xianzhi remained silent for a while before speaking.

The oath of the heavenly dao had been sworn, and there was no turning back. Moreover, the taiqing purple jade fruit and the purple profound treasure jade were both the Lin Family's goals for this trip. Now that they had received the news, it could even be considered a victory report.

How could they cower at this time!

Of course, the necessary vigilance also needed to be doubled.

Lin Shiming also nodded.

Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming separated, each returning to their rooms.

Lin Shiming also returned to his room and began to organize what he had gained. At the trade fair, if there were no good treasures, even if there were treasures, it would only be for naught.

At the trade fair, it wasn't just Spirit Stones that could be exchanged, especially now, when many Cultivators were about to enter the Secret Realm.

Their need for Spirit Stones was even smaller. Even High-Grade Spirit Stones had less purchasing power at this moment.

Lin Shiming first checked the Magical Artifacts on his person. His flying swords were now Third-tier High Grade flying swords, the Zilai Sword and the Lai Yun Sword. The former was a gift from Zi Xuan Sanren, and the latter was snatched from Lu Changming of the Lu Family.

These could be considered his most powerful Magical Artifacts for this trip, especially when paired with the Grass Sword Art and his Grass Sword Intent.

They were his greatest killing moves.

Besides these, he also had the Crushing God Plate and the zijin gourd, both High Grade Magical Artifacts. He was extremely skilled at using these two Magical Artifacts, and at critical moments, they could cause great trouble for his enemies.

Conversely, he only had one High Grade spiritual shield, which was the star wood shield that the Family had bought for him when he participated in the Nine-Leaf Enlightenment Grand Competition.

This star wood shield was a wood-attribute spiritual shield, and its power was only average among High Grade defensive Magical Artifacts.

However, fortunately, his Body Refining cultivation was also at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Besides these, there were nine sets of the Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation, a total of eighty-one High Grade Formation Swords. He could now control this Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation to Major Achievement, and with his three spirit platforms, activating it wouldn't put too much pressure on him.

If this Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation trapped a Cultivator, even a Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be stumped.

One must know that he had once relied on this complete Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation to rescue Lin Xianzhi from Old Devil Chen.

There were many High Grade Magical Artifacts: the Spirit Shocking Drum, Heavenly Silkworm Spider Silk, Demon Binding Pouch, Demon Binding Ring, Crimson Flame Fire Staff, and Profound Spirit Mountain.

However, these Magical Artifacts still had some effect against Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, but if they faced Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they would only serve as a foil.

As for vine seeds, he had Green Snake Vine, Purple Gold Vine, and Poison Flood Dragon Vine, the most powerful of which was the Third-tier High Grade Poison Flood Dragon Vine.

However, he couldn't possibly take out these Magical Artifacts for exchange.

Finally, he looked at the corpse of the Highly Poisonous Horned Python in his Grotto-heaven World.

The Highly Poisonous Horned Python had an inner core. Although it was only a Third-tier Yao Beast, it contained a trace of the Flood Dragon's aura, so its value was certainly not low. Besides that, the horn of the Highly Poisonous Horned Python was also a High Grade Artifact Refining Material.

In addition, there was the corpse of a Third-tier Late Stage Haiyun King Bird. The corpse of such a Third-tier Late Stage Yao Beast was also extremely valuable, especially the feathers of the Haiyun King Bird. If used to refine a wind-attribute cloak Magical Artifact, the increase in speed would be immense.

If the Lin Family had a Third-tier High Grade Artifact Refiner, he would naturally have the Family's Artifact Refiner use these two treasures to refine High Grade Magical Artifacts.

Now it seemed they could only be used to exchange for treasures.

To increase their chances of success on this trip.

Lin Shiming checked his Storage Pouch again, and only some Azure Armor Crabs and Materials from Third-tier Sea Cloud Birds remained. However, the items that could be exchanged for those Materials were much fewer.

The trade fair was held at the original Qingxuan City Grand Auction House, but now it was a trade fair, so there was no Auction.

Each Cultivator would step forward to display their items for trade, and then interested Cultivators could communicate through Divine Sense.

However, Cultivators entering the trade fair needed to pay 1,000 spiritual stones, and for each item traded, an additional 100 spiritual stones had to be paid.

This fee made Lin Shiming shake his head.

The Qingxuan Sect, with this move, earned hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones just by holding a trade fair.

Compared to their Lin Family, who painstakingly and nervously earned Spirit Stones, it was not even a fraction of this amount.

By the time Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming arrived, many people had already come. Looking across the entire hall, there were no less than three hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Most of them were Foundation Establishment Middle Stage and Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators. Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivators, on the other hand, were as rare as Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

This trade fair could actually be considered a microcosm of the Secret Realm expedition. Lin Shiming also took the Opportunity to look around.

However, very few people spoke, so no information could be heard.

One could only judge from their respective seats. Those sitting in the front were almost all well-known Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators, while those sitting in the back were Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivators like him.

In the hall, he also saw many acquaintances: Cultivators from the Qian Family of Yunzhou, Cultivators from the Ye Family of Qingzhou, Cultivators from the Zi Family of Qingzhou, and also his Senior Brother, Xie An.

After exchanging greetings, the two found a seat in the back and sat down!

After taking their seats, the two, like the other Cultivators, immediately closed their eyes to rest and quietly waited for the trade fair to begin.