278: First visit to the Zen temple

Medicinal Spirit exclaimed, "Wow!"

"Fellow Daoist, what exactly do you do?"

"Your methods are truly heaven-defying!"

"Even our Spirit Medicine Valley doesn't have a high-grade spirit nurturing pill!"

"Because modern methods simply cannot refine it!"

"Whatever exists has been passed down from ancient times!"

"Only through special preservation methods do we have some stock left!"

"Otherwise, this type of Medicinal Pill would have long since vanished!"

"By the way, I haven't asked for your name, Fellow Daoist?"

Gu Changan waved his hand, "Just a humble name."

"In the future, if you need to contact me, use this Token."

Gu Changan directly gave her a Token for the Hall Master of the Source Gathering Hall, which, of course, came with a matching mask.

As long as she consumed that high-grade spirit nurturing pill, she would be one of his own!

When the time came, these Tokens and masks would be useful.

Gu Changan had already planned it out; if she fell into the trap.

He would give her the position of Hall Master of the Source Gathering Hall.

It just so happened that she was the Valley Master of Spirit Medicine Valley.

Gu Changan had already planned to take her entire Spirit Medicine Valley into his pocket.

It was just that Medicinal Spirit didn't know it yet.

Gu Changan turned his head to look; Medicinal Spirit was still there, smiling foolishly.

Constantly examining the high-grade spirit nurturing pill in her hand.

Gu Changan walked to the door and bid farewell, "Goodbye!"

"I wish you success, Fellow Daoist!"

"I am going to travel to other places!"

Medicinal Spirit watched Gu Changan leave until his figure disappeared from sight.

Back at his residence, Gu Changan took out that small bottle and began to fiddle with it.

He poured the flesh fungus spirit fetus out of it.

Casually taking out the treasure gathering basin, he placed the flesh fungus spirit fetus inside to begin upgrading.

Since the flesh fungus spirit fetus was a main ingredient for the nascent soul forming pill, it was highly likely a Nascent Soul grade Spirit Medicine.

Gu Changan controlled the treasure gathering basin, pouring green Treasure Qi into it.

The white, jelly-like substance, originally the size of a soybean, began to expand in size.

Eventually, it grew to the size of a steamed bun.

A thoughtful look appeared in Gu Changan's eyes; a single wisp of green Treasure Qi could upgrade it to this extent.

Then, wouldn't the flesh fungus spirit fetus be inexhaustible and limitless in the future?

Gu Changan directly replicated another flesh fungus spirit fetus of the same size.

Just like that, he casually put the two clumps of flesh fungus spirit fetus away.

The things he obtained were no longer important!

One of the main ingredients for the nascent soul forming pill had been collected.

The two from the Treasure Pavilion would likely be obtainable through exchange in the future.

So, now there were only the remaining 4 main ingredients left to collect.

The next stop: the immaculate fruit of the Buddhist-Daoist Monastery.

Gu Changan thought for a moment; there was nothing to do right now anyway.

Why not set off tonight?

The business at Spirit Medicine Valley was finished.

Medicinal Spirit might consume that high-grade spirit nurturing pill tonight.

Once she was controlled, who knows what extreme actions she might take?

He hadn't yet tested his "Blood Soul Restriction" on a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

If it accidentally attracted Daoist Master Qingmu, that would be bad.

It was best to stay away from this troubled place for now.

Gu Changan flashed and disappeared.

When he appeared again, he was already at the outskirts of Spirit Medicine Valley.

Following the map, Gu Changan began to cross the mountain ridges towards the northeast.

The night sky over the mountain forest was exceptionally quiet.

Only some strange birds emitted terrifying cries.

Occasionally, he could observe two Cultivators fighting among the mountains.

Their Aura swept across two mountain peaks.

Judging from their Aura, it was highly likely that they were two Golden Core Stage Cultivators.

Gu Changan was forced to change his route and detour around several more mountain peaks.

Early the next morning, Gu Changan had already appeared at a great distance from Spirit Medicine Valley.

As for Medicinal Spirit's situation, he could only pray that she would look after herself!

Several days passed in a flash, during which Gu Changan's cultivation did not pause.

Occasionally, he would pop a supreme grade spirit nurturing pill into his mouth.

To replenish the Spiritual Qi consumption of his body at any time.

Sitting on the flying boat, Gu Changan noticed that the terrain below had begun to change slightly.

After crossing a mountain range, the temples on the mountains began to increase.

Almost every mountain peak had a temple.

And at the entrance of each temple was a mountain path leading directly to the foot of the mountain.

On the bluestone steps, one could occasionally see Mortals stopping here.

Interspersed among them were some Buddhist Cultivators with ring scars on their heads.

This was actually an alternative kind of scenery.

This situation could not be seen elsewhere.

Gu Changan paused slightly but stopped paying attention.

He couldn't find out any information from these smaller temples for the time being.

Looking into the distance, there was a large complex of buildings on the distant mountain peak.

The magnificent and resplendent Buddhist-Daoist temple was like a city on top of the mountain.

That was the target of Gu Changan's journey.

Upon arriving near the location, Gu Changan put away the flying boat and lowered his escape light.

On the reception platform by the cliff, there was a group of monks and nuns.

Monks on one side, nuns on the other.

It seems that practicing Buddhism here does not restrict gender.

Gu Changan's gaze landed on the row of Little Novice Monks.

Each Little Novice Monk's eyes were full of hope, and their whole bodies were full of spirituality.

Giving people the feeling that they were not simple at a glance.

As Gu Changan watched, one of the Little Novice Monks took the initiative to step forward and speak.

"Benefactor! May I ask what brings you here?"

Gu Changan thought for a moment; he certainly couldn't just come out and ask to buy Spirit Medicine.

Who would give you such a thing directly?

He would have to find a way!

"My heart is not at peace, and I feel restless when cultivating."

"Is there any solution for my situation?"

The Little Novice Monk paused for a moment, "Benefactor, this is a trouble in your heart."

"It cannot be understood in a short time!"

"Benefactor can go to the Ancestral Temple and pay respects to the Buddha with a sincere heart."

"You can also go to listen to Buddhist scriptures to cleanse your soul."

"Or stay here for a while to purify your heart."

Gu Changan nodded; this was exactly the result he wanted.

"Then I will stay here!"

"To purify my heart for a short time."

The Little Novice Monk smiled slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

"Please follow me, Benefactor!"

Gu Changan followed behind him alone.

The Little Novice Monk's short legs were running hard in front.

Gu Changan caught up in less than two steps.

"Do I need to contribute some incense money?"

The Little Novice Monk's steps paused, and he bowed to Gu Changan.

"As for the matter of incense, it is entirely up to the Benefactor's own will!"

"This little monk would not dare to be presumptuous!"

Gu Changan immediately understood; whether to give or not depended entirely on the guest's wishes.

He immediately had a plan in mind.

He then took out 100 Spirit Stones and handed them to him.

"Let this count as my incense money!"

"After all, I cannot eat and live for free!"

A smile spread across the Little Novice Monk's face: "Thank you, Benefactor!"

"He then received the Storage Pouch with both hands, carefully examined it, and tucked it into his robes."

His smiles towards Gu Changan also increased.

One could clearly feel the difference in closeness.

Gu Changan asked, "Little Novice Monk, what is the vegetarian meal here?"

"Are there any dietary restrictions?"

"If I brought my own meat, can I consume it?"

The Little Novice Monk was clearly stumped by this question.

He scratched his bald head, looking a bit conflicted.

"Benefactor, please judge for yourself!"

"In any case, our Buddhist-Daoist Monastery prohibits meat!"