120: Chapter 120 Taking Stock of the Harvest

In the cultivation world, most Cultivators use a Storage Pouch.

However, Storage Rings are extremely difficult to refine and are a symbol of status and strength; even ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators may not necessarily possess one.

The space contained within is also more than ten times that of a Storage Pouch.

Although Senior Blood Fiend has escaped with a severed arm and is still alive, his mark still remains within this Storage Ring, and it must be forcibly erased using Divine Sense.

"Senior Mo, I must trouble you to handle this."

Chen Qingyuan handed over the ring; this matter was best handled by Mo Yuan alone.

Mo Yuan did not decline. He took the ring and probed it with his Divine Sense, which impacted the Original Owner's mark like ripples in water.

The entire process lasted for nearly two hours before a faint sound was finally heard coming from the ring.

"It is done."

Mo Yuan tossed the ring back and exhaled a breath of stale air, his face turning slightly pale. "The mark has been removed; this item is now ownerless."

Chen Qingyuan took it, and his Divine Sense probed inside without any further obstruction.

The internal space of the ring was indeed enormous, measuring several zhang in length, width, and height. It was filled with various spiritual items categorized and neatly arranged, a dazzling array glowing with precious light.

The first thing that "caught his eye" was the mountain of Spirit Stones, which occupied almost half of the space.

There were over three thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, carefully preserved in boxes made of spiritual wood!

The Low-Grade Spirit Stones were piled up like a mountain; a rough estimate suggested there were nearly one hundred thousand of them, shining with spiritual light and presenting a magnificent sight.

However, Chen Qingyuan was a little disappointed. Logically speaking, the Liu Family had plundered dozens of spiritual mountains; the gains should have been far greater than this!

"I fear they have already made preparations in advance!" Mo Yuan reminded him from the side.

Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly and quickly composed himself. He naturally understood the principle of not putting all his eggs in one basket!

Senior Blood Fiend had come out with almost his entire force this time; it was impossible that he hadn't prepared for the worst. What was in this Storage Ring was likely only a portion of what he carried with him.

The true Foundation of the Family and the majority of their plundered gains must have long been transferred or hidden through other channels.

Continuing his investigation, the next area was one specifically for displaying Magical Artifacts.

First was a weapon rack neatly displaying eight first-tier high-grade magic tools, clearly all from Senior Blood Fiend's personal collection and all fine specimens of their tier.

There were three Flying Swords, one each of metal, fire, and earth attributes; one Black Tortoise Shield; a pair of Flowing Cloud Wings; and one Soul-Bewitching Hairpin.

There was also a set of thirty-six Mother-and-Child Bone-Piercing Needles, specialized in breaking through Protective Aura. Finally, there was a Hundred Miasma Gourd capable of spewing poisonous smoke.

At the very back were two display stands holding second-tier Spiritual Artifacts. Upon probing with his Divine Sense, their functions were immediately clear.

The Gilded Blazing Fire Banner, second-tier Medium Grade! The flagpole was dark gold, and the banner was crimson, embroidered with mysterious flowing fire cloud patterns. Once waved, it could summon a large area of blazing flames that could melt gold and corrode iron. It could even form a fire domain to trap enemies, making it a rare Spiritual Artifact that combined both offense and defense.

The Black Tortoise Spiritual Shield, second-tier Low Grade! It was a palm-sized, deep blue shield with natural tortoise shell patterns on the surface and inner-contained spiritual light. After injecting spiritual power, it could instantly expand and transform into a phantom of a black tortoise to protect the body, boasting impressive defensive power.

It was a pity that Senior Blood Fiend's Bone-Corroding Spike and Coiled Dragon Golden Bell were the real fine pieces; he had carried them with him when he fled, so they were not left behind.

Finally, the remaining small portion of the space was occupied by various resources. Medicinal Pills, spiritual talismans, medicinal herbs, spiritual ores, and more were numerous. Although their grades varied, only three items were carefully preserved, while the others were piled together indiscriminately.

The most precious was a single foundation establishment pill. It was unknown where Senior Blood Fiend had obtained it, but now it had fallen into Chen Qingyuan's hands for nothing.

A five-hundred-year-old Red Sun Ginseng, which had reached second-tier High Grade, was sealed in a cold jade box. The ginseng body was crimson like blood and was a commonly used main ingredient for refining High Grade Medicinal Pills, making it quite valuable.

A piece of Geng Metal only the size of a fist. This item was a top-tier auxiliary material for refining Flying Swords and blade-type Spiritual Artifacts. By adding just a small amount during Artifact Refining, it could greatly enhance the sharpness and toughness of the Magical Artifact. In the eyes of an Artifact Refiner, it was a supreme treasure.

Apart from these three core treasures, if all the other indiscriminately piled Materials were sold, their value would likely be no less than twenty or thirty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

On the last independent shelf, there were only four Jade Slips and one sealed jade box!

"The item inside that jade box is what I, Mo, require." Mo Yuan, who had been silently watching from the side, suddenly spoke in a calm voice!

Although he did not state it explicitly, his attitude clearly indicated that he did not want Chen Qingyuan to open it without authorization, lest it cause complications and ruin the fragile tacit understanding between the two parties.

Chen Qingyuan understood and immediately pushed the jade box toward Mo Yuan. "Senior Mo, as agreed, this item is yours."

Mo Yuan reached out and took it. His fingertips brushed against it, and even with his level of composure, a look of longing appeared in his eyes. After carefully examining it and confirming there were no issues, he flipped his hand and solemnly put it away.

When he looked up again, his voice was still calm but lacked some of its coldness and aloofness, replaced by a hint of complexity. "Kid, this time... I owe you a favor. If one day in the future... Sigh, forget it. The path ahead is unpredictable; take care of yourself."

"If fate allows, perhaps we will meet again!" After saying this, without waiting for Chen Qingyuan's response, he transformed into a sword beam and completely disappeared into the horizon.

"I didn't expect you to let him leave just like that." Old Master Xie's voice drifted slowly from behind him.

Chen Qingyuan shook his head slightly, his gaze still fixed on the horizon. "This person is unfathomable, and his trump cards are unknown. It would be extremely unwise to forge a deadly feud with him without absolute certainty. The gains this time have already far exceeded expectations; the most urgent task is to digest them securely."

"Sometimes I really feel like you, kid, are like an old monster." Xie Xinxuan chuckled. While his voice still echoed in the air, he had already disappeared. This time, he must have really left.

After the Old Master left, Chen Qingyuan composed himself and began to carefully inventory the four Jade Slips. He scanned them with his Divine Sense!

"The Earth-Guard Profound Aura Technique" is the core Legacy of the Liu Family, pointing directly to the Purple Mansion Middle Stage.

Although it is just an ordinary Cultivation Technique, it excels in being upright and balanced, with a solid Foundation, and is particularly strong in defense and nourishing the Physical Body.

Even if it is not suitable for him, a complete Legacy that can lead directly to the Purple Mansion Dao is of immeasurable value.

"Essentials of Metal and Stone Artifact Refining," second-tier High Grade! This is an Artifact Refining Legacy.

Its content is extremely systematic and solid, ranging from the identification, purification, and smelting of spiritual ores to complete refining blueprints for several first and second-tier Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts, as well as various practical techniques and secret quenching recipes.

"Secret Records of Spirit Grains," second-tier Medium Grade! This is a spiritual planting Legacy.

This volume specializes in the cultivation of spiritual rice, detailing the methods for seed selection, seedling cultivation, and spiritual field maintenance for spiritual grains like Jade Marrow Rice and Dragon Tooth Millet. It even includes supplementary spells and Formations such as the "Lesser Cloud and Rain Spell" and the "Spirit Gathering and Life Nourishing Formation."

The Dao of planting spiritual grains may seem ordinary and unremarkable, but it is the Foundation upon which a Family or sect stands.

Such core Legacies concerning the continuation of a power are always strictly controlled by all parties and are extremely difficult to let fall into the hands of outsiders.

Who would have thought that today, it would fall into his hands in this manner?

Senior Blood Fiend carrying these heavy treasures was clearly a retreat and a spark of revival reserved for the Liu Family.

It is a pity that now, all of this has become the firewood for the rise of the Chen Family.

Chen Qingyuan calmed his mind. With a slight thought, the last two items appeared in his palm.

One was the last remaining Jade Slip, and the other was the Storage Pouch obtained from Liu Tianxi, which still had the character "Liu" embroidered on it.