57: Chapter 57 The Shock Brought by the Golden Jade Marrow Fruit

While speaking, Li Feng had already finished disemboweling the creature.

"Quick, quick, quick, ice!"

Zhao Mo used an Ice-Making Technique as a reflex.

On a massive block of ice, a large mass of red flesh was placed, emitting steam.

The area in front of the entire grand hall was covered in the blood of the Wave Shadow Flood Dragon, a sea of crimson.

"Wait a moment, Old Ghost Tong, hurry over and handle this."

"Move those things away quickly."

Li Feng pointed at the carcass of the Wave Shadow Flood Dragon in front of the hall.

"If it starts to stink later, don't blame me."

"Let's go, Brother Zhao, let's head into the hall. It will take some time for this Wave Shadow liver to freeze."

Tong Weiping, standing nearby, said, "jianer, throw the carcass outside the hall into Pit Number Nine, and wash the ground while you're at it."

The scissors that were originally on Tong Weiping's back suddenly came to life. The two handles acted like legs as they jumped off Tong Weiping's back.

"Is this a Spiritual Artifact?"

Zhao Mo said in shock.

In all his years of cultivation, this was the first time Zhao Mo had seen a Spiritual Artifact.

"Sigh~ it can only be considered a half-step Spiritual Artifact. jianer's sentience isn't complete yet; for now, it can only understand my basic intentions." Tong Weiping spoke modestly, but his expression was the very picture of smugness.

Above Ninth-Rank Magical Artifacts are Spiritual Artifacts, meaning artifacts that have birthed sentience. Unlike Magical Artifacts, the Rank of a Spiritual Artifact is based on its growth potential.

The greater the potential, the higher the Rank; it actually has little to do with the Spiritual Artifact's current strength.

Legendary Ninth-Rank Spiritual Artifacts are no different from Cultivators. Their intelligence is not inferior to Cultivators, and they can Cultivate on their own. It wouldn't be wrong to call them a different kind of living being.

"Oh, stop talking about Spiritual Artifacts."

"If Old Ghost Tong hadn't spent his time nurturing this thing, he might have become a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor long ago."

"It's a hobby that saps one's ambition."

Tong Weiping said displeasedly, "Fine, I'm wasting my ambition, but then why are you constantly thinking about the golden marrow fruit? I'm just too lazy to expose your little schemes."

Li Feng glanced at Zhao Mo.

"Stop talking about useless things. Are you going to eat or not?"

By now, the Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver on the ice had turned white.

Li Feng held a small sword several tens of centimeters long, slicing the Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver into thin, translucent slices that looked like pieces of art.

"Excellent skill," Zhao Mo praised.

"Old Ghost Tong, hurry up and bring out your precious sauce."

"Do you even need to ask?"

At some point, Tong Weiping had produced a large golden jar, pouring out a black sauce and dividing it into three small bowls.

"Come, come, try it."

"I dare say no one in the entire Xuan Sect knows how to eat Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver better than I do," Tong Weiping said, thumping his chest.

"Today, we not only harvested golden marrow fruit but also obtained its planting method. In the future, our Xuan Sect will no longer lack golden marrow fruit."

"Hehe, and having this Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver right now makes me very happy."

"Today, we won't return until we're drunk."

Tong Weiping brought out a white jade jar. Once opened, the fruity aroma made Zhao Mo's mouth water.

"Second-Rank spirit wine, nascent soul drunk."

"Old Ghost Tong is finally being generous for once."

"Wait? No, what did you just say?"

"The Xuan Sect has a method for planting golden marrow fruit?"

The Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver in Li Feng's hand fell; he was clearly shaken by Tong Weiping's words.

Tong Weiping poured a cup of wine for Zhao Mo.

He casually summoned cloud tables and cloud chairs.

"Naturally. You didn't think Junior Brother Zhao's golden marrow fruit could only be grown for one season this year, did you?"

"Come, Junior Brother Zhao, I toast you."

Li Feng looked at Tong Weiping, then at Zhao Mo.

"Could it be..."

Tong Weiping said, "I haven't said anything."

"Yes, yes, yes, I know nothing. Hehe, watch my Sword Kinesis Technique: Purple Lightning Clear Frost Cut."

Li Feng's hand speed reached its limit, becoming a streak of purple light. Within a few breaths, the half-meter-long Flood Dragon liver was entirely sliced thin.

"Come, come, borrowing the gift to offer it to the Buddha, I also toast Junior Brother Zhao."

Li Feng's tone became much more formal as he respectfully held up his wine cup.

Zhao Mo hurriedly raised his cup.

"How could I deserve a toast from you? You're flattering me too much."

"You certainly deserve it. Xuan Cult Cultivators have suffered for lack of golden marrow fruit for a long time. Junior Brother Zhao might not know, but while your hybrid spirit rice won the hearts of the low-level Cultivators of the Xuan Sect, this golden marrow fruit will likely make all high-level Cultivators owe you a favor."

This left Zhao Mo confused.

"Aren't you two Senior Brothers exaggerating? This golden marrow fruit is just a spirit fruit that assists in cultivation. How could it make high-level Cultivators owe me a favor?"

Tong Weiping laughed loudly.

"It's my fault for not explaining clearly."

"The golden marrow fruit does more than just assist cultivation. Its greatest use is that it can be refined into golden jade marrow, which can be used to awaken the spirit of Magical Artifacts."

"Now, do you understand?"

Zhao Mo suddenly understood. No wonder a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor would be shameless enough to go to the Iron Sword Sect to steal their techniques.

"Come, come, try this Wave Shadow Flood Dragon liver. Of all the Flood Dragon livers, this is the most delicious, especially when paired with Old Ghost Tong's special sauce."

"Tsk tsk~"

As he spoke, Li Feng himself began to salivate.

Hearing this, Zhao Mo picked up a piece of the Flood Dragon liver, dipped it into the sauce in the small bowl, and put it in his mouth.

A fresh, icy sensation melted in his mouth. Strangely, once it reached his stomach, it turned into a warm current, causing all of Zhao Mo's pores to open. The comfort was beyond words.

Paired with the Second-Rank spirit wine nascent soul drunk, Zhao Mo could only say it was exquisite.

"Come, come, eat while it's fresh," Li Feng urged.

The three of them enjoyed piece after piece and cup after cup, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Before he knew it, Zhao Mo's mind became fuzzy.

"Come, come, drink!"

"It's not that I'm boasting, but Junior Brother Zhao has performed such a great service this time that the Xuan Sect definitely won't brush you off like they did last time."

"For the hybrid spirit rice, such a massive contribution, and they dismissed you with one foundation establishment pill, a Leisurely Residence, and ten High-Grade Spirit Stones. Hmph, are they treating you like a beggar? Only that man surnamed Liu could do something so despicable."

Tong Weiping, his face flushed, grabbed Li Feng.

"Besides me, your Senior Brother Li will also uphold justice for you."

Li Feng spoke with a thick tongue.

"Right! If they dare mistreat you again, I'll damn well cut them down."

As he spoke, a terrifying Sword Intent soared into the sky, vanishing in a flash.

As for Zhao Mo...

He had long since lost consciousness, falling asleep on a cloud.

nascent soul drunk—it was a spirit wine that could even make a Nascent Soul True Lord drunk, let alone a Golden Core Immortal Master like him.

The events on Spiritual Plant Peak spread throughout the Xuan Sect the very next day.

Because of that Soul Transformation Old Ancestor, the golden marrow fruit was known to everyone.

Now, news that the golden marrow fruit could be cultivated had leaked out, leaving people half-doubting and half-believing.

"Is it true or false? Something even a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor couldn't accomplish was settled by a Golden Core Immortal Master?"

"I think this must be fake; that man named Zhao is just seeking attention," some with ill intentions retorted.

As for the Spiritual Planters, they all gathered at Spiritual Plant Mountain. Because of the hybrid spirit rice and the mutated white orchid fruit, they had an inexplicable trust in Zhao Mo.

Facing the outside skepticism, they didn't even bother to discuss it. They went straight up Spiritual Plant Mountain to find Zhao Mo, wanting to ask for the planting method for the golden marrow fruit. In other words, they never doubted Zhao Mo for a moment.

"What?"

"Immortal Master Mo is drunk?"

A group of Spiritual Planters looked at each other, never expecting this outcome.

"The planting method for the golden marrow fruit really exists," Tong Weiping said calmly, looking at the crowd.

*Clang.*

A large wooden crate was thrown out, filled to the brim with golden marrow fruits.

The many Spiritual Planters broke into a cheer.

"Immortal Master Mo is benevolent; he has already taught me the planting method."

"But..."