103: Chapter 103 The Heavenly Palace Array Shop comes looking for me.

She nodded gently, and with an elegant posture, she took out a warm, cyan jade token and handed it over with both hands:

"I was too impatient. Fellow Daoist, that you have such intentions, I am already deeply grateful.

I am Xiao Caiyue, and I reside at the 'Heaven Palace Formation Shop' in the eastern part of the Sky Dome Immortal City.

If Fellow Daoist has finished studying or has any needs, you may come to find me at any time with this jade token.

I will be at the shop for the near future."

She paused, her voice softening a bit more,

"Even if... in the end, there is nothing to be done, being able to exchange insights on Formations with Fellow Daoist is still a pleasure."

Ye Changge took the jade token. It felt warm and cool to the touch, with delicate cloud patterns and the character "Xiao" carved on it, and there was a faint fluctuation of a Formation.

He put it into his robes and said solemnly:

"Fairy Xiao, rest assured. Since I, Ye, have learned of this matter, I will certainly keep it in mind. Once I have consulted the classics and organized my thoughts, I will definitely give Fairy a reply as soon as possible."

The two chatted a few more sentences about the Dao of Formations.

Ye Changge discovered that in her conversation, she was dignified yet spirited, knowledgeable yet without arrogance, which increased Ye Changge's favorable impression of her, making him feel all the more that if this woman could become part of his Family, she would surely be a virtuous wife.

About an incense stick later, Ye Changge rose to take his leave.

Xiao Caiyue personally saw him to the door of the quiet room and bowed gracefully.

Returning to the Free Trading Fair hall, Ye Changge's state of mind was different from when he arrived.

He steadied himself and continued to browse among the remaining stalls.

Perhaps luck was on his side, for he really did find a Cultivator selling "Earth Vein Spirit Pearls".

This pearl was condensed from the essence of the earth. Although it was far from being able to nourish a living water Spiritual Vein like the "Spirit Eye Spring", burying it under a Spiritual Vein node or spirit field could slowly release Earth-elemental Spiritual Qi, stabilize the earth Qi, and promote the growth of low-grade spirit plants, making it a decent auxiliary item for the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain base that was currently under construction.

After some bargaining, Ye Changge finally exchanged fifteen high-grade second-tier attack Talismans and two bottles of premium Medicinal Pills suitable for an Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator for three medium-quality Earth Vein Spirit Pearls.

When the Free Trading Fair ended, Ye Changge did not return directly to the rented alchemy fire room.

He wandered around and came to a relatively quiet street in the western district of the Immortal City, walking into a three-story building with an inconspicuous frontage, the sign of which simply read "Wind Message Pavilion".

This was one of the few intelligence organizations in the Immortal City with a good reputation, known for being well-informed, having fair prices, and strong confidentiality.

Upon entering the pavilion, an attendant led him to a private room.

Ye Changge stated his purpose directly: "I want to investigate two people and the detailed information of a special Spiritual Body."

The person who received him was a middle-aged manager with an ordinary face and shrewd eyes.

After hearing Ye Changge report "Xiao Caiyue", "Spirit Nurturing Body", and the need for supplementary information related to the Dragon Chant Body, the manager pondered for a moment and quoted a price:

"The intelligence on Xiao Caiyue, because she is somewhat famous in the Immortal City, and the Dragon Chant Body is not a top-secret, will cost 1,500 Spirit Stones.

The 'Spirit Nurturing Body' belongs to a relatively rare special Spiritual Body; the records in the classics are scattered, and it requires collection and analysis from multiple channels, so the price is slightly higher, requiring 2,000 Spirit Stones.

A total of 3,500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Pay half as a deposit first, and come back in three days to collect the complete intelligence jade slip and pay the remaining balance."

Ye Changge readily paid 1,750 Spirit Stones.

This expense was not small, but if he could figure out Xiao Caiyue's detailed background and the exact effects of the Spirit Nurturing Body, it was undoubtedly a worthwhile investment.

Three days later, Ye Changge returned to the Wind Message Pavilion, paid the remaining balance, and received two jade slips recording detailed intelligence.

He first checked the intelligence regarding Xiao Caiyue:

"Xiao Caiyue, female, bone age twenty-eight, Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivation.

Born into a once-prominent Formation Family in the northern part of the Zhao State, the 'Xiao Family', she showed amazing talent in Formations from a young age.

Later, due to Family changes and the highlighting of the problems with her own Dragon Chant Body, she came to the Sky Dome Immortal City alone about five years ago.

Relying on her superb Formation skills, she gradually established a foothold, founded the 'Heaven Palace Formation Shop', and has a good reputation among small and medium-sized forces and Loose Cultivators.

Regarding the backlash of her Dragon Chant Body, about a year ago, she spent a large sum of money to seek an audience with a Core Formation Cultivator living in seclusion near the Immortal City, 'Master Xuanjing'.

After his diagnosis, Master Xuanjing also expressed that there was nothing he could do, only using a 'Cold Jade Yin-Condensing Pill' to temporarily relieve her pain for three months, and bluntly stated that if she did not have a Heaven-Defying Opportunity to change her fate, her Lifespan would likely be less than a year.

This woman has a soft exterior and a strong interior, acts with method, has a good reputation, has no complex entanglements with forces in the Immortal City, and has not formed any grudges with anyone."

The intelligence was quite detailed, basically consistent with Ye Changge's previous observations and Xiao Caiyue's own statements, and it added details about her background and her failed attempt to seek medical treatment from the Core Formation Cultivator.

This gave him a clearer understanding of Xiao Caiyue's situation and made him admire her determination even more.

To be able to struggle alone in a desperate situation to create this kind of situation, this woman was extraordinary.

The evaluation of her having the potential for Core Formation was by no means an empty statement.

Next, filled with anticipation, he probed his Divine Sense into the jade slip recording the intelligence on the "Spirit Nurturing Body":

"Spirit Nurturing Body, a high-level special Spiritual Body, mostly seen in female Cultivators.

Those who possess this body do not have a significant bonus to their own cultivation speed, but have a natural affinity and amplification for matters related to 'nurturing'.

Its core functions are two: First, it can significantly improve the quality of the Spiritual Root of offspring; second, it can increase the probability of Spiritual Bodies in offspring.

In addition, there are scattered records in ancient books that once the Spirit Nurturing Body is cultivated to a certain Realm, it may have a slight positive impact on the cultivation and hatching of spirit plants and Spirit Beasts."

After reading this intelligence, a bright light shone in Ye Changge's eyes, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of wild joy!

This "Spirit Nurturing Body" was simply a perfect match tailored for his "many children, many blessings system"!

Zhao Qingli possessed this body, and its value to him even exceeded that of many women with better Spiritual Roots!

"I really found a treasure!"

Ye Changge suppressed the excitement in his heart, his thoughts spinning rapidly.

Zhao Qingli and her younger brother had followed him back to Longmai Mountain to settle down; this matter needed to be considered in the long term.

He needed to treat them well to fulfill Zhao Yan's dying wish, and also consider how to naturally bring Zhao Qingli into the Family to maximize the efficacy of her Spirit Nurturing Body.

Meanwhile, Xiao Caiyue, who possessed the Dragon Chant Body and was a Formation Genius, was also waiting to be "treated" and "recruited".

Chapter 38: Dragon Chant Body and Spirit Nurturing Body

After leaving the Wind Message Pavilion, Ye Changge did not return directly to the rented alchemy fire room, but turned and walked towards the direction of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.

Passing through the bustling streets of the Immortal City, before long, that familiar, ancient-looking pavilion appeared before his eyes.

The faint medicinal fragrance still drifted in front of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, and Cultivators were continuously entering and exiting.

Ye Changge stepped inside.

Xiao Zhi, who was behind the counter, was lowering her head to organize the accounts.

Hearing footsteps, she raised her head, and seeing it was him, a smile immediately blossomed on her face:

"Senior Ye! You have come!"

"Miss Xiao Zhi." Ye Changge smiled and nodded, "Is Shopkeeper Xiao in?"