Black and White in the Earthly Mysterious Realm

It could be said that Zhong Qing’s life recently was quite comfortable.

Every day, he drank, slept, and his cultivation level soared as if it were a game!

However, being too idle isn't necessarily a good thing for people.

One always needs to find something to do.

Coincidentally, the System had recently signed in a Myriad Source Pill Scripture!

Zhong Qing began to research Alchemy.

Smoke curled upwards, accompanied by fierce flames burning!

A large Cauldron stood in the small courtyard!

Zhong Qing studied with a serious expression, while also arranging Spirit Medicine!

“One Blood Spirit Flower!”

“Half a Bodhi Fruit!”

“Three Qian of Ancient Spirit Wood!”

...

Zhong Qing followed the Myriad Source Pill Scripture’s records, adding various Spirit Medicine into the Cauldron in sequence and in different quantities.

These spiritual materials were all provided by the Immortal River Sect.

As a member of the Immortal River Sect, Mufu Peak received a substantial amount of cultivation resources every year.

Unfortunately, they had always been gathering dust in the warehouse.

Now, they finally had a use.

“Hmm?”

“It seems like one ingredient is missing!”

Zhong Qing stroked his chin, trying to find a substitute among the pile of Spirit Medicine.

However, he searched for a long time without success.

The Medicinal Pill he was refining this time was a Beauty Pill!

He considered himself handsome enough, but who could refuse to take their appearance to the next level?

Therefore, he took this Medicinal Pill very seriously.

He would not want even a slight discount on the Medicinal Pill’s efficacy.

“Hei Bai, where are you?”

As Zhong Qing’s voice faded, the Hei Bai Puppet appeared.

He bowed respectfully to Zhong Qing and said, “Master!”

“I’m missing a main ingredient for this Alchemy—Mountain Treasure. Go find it for me!”

Zhong Qing directly issued the command.

The so-called Mountain Treasure!

It was a rare treasure nurtured by the mountains and rivers of the world.

It could be called a Mountain Spirit.

It gathered the essence of heaven and earth, and the mysteries of the sun and moon.

Once it gained sentience, the Mountain Treasure even had a chance to evolve into a divine being.

Also known as a Divine Spirit Embryo!

Zhong Qing meticulously instructed Hei Bai on the characteristics of the Mountain Treasure recorded in the Myriad Source Pill Scripture, including where it was most likely to be found, and what methods to use for identification and screening.

Afterwards, he suddenly remembered that he had recently signed in a Puppet Cultivation Upgrade Card.

This Upgrade Card was truly a boon from the System.

It only needed to be used on a Puppet, and it would allow the Puppet’s Realm to reach the same Realm as himself, thus enabling it to serve him better.

Originally, Zhong Qing had wanted to wait until his own Realm was higher before using it on Hei Bai, but then he thought that even with the Ten Thousand Times Amplification, it would still take some time to Breakthrough to a higher Realm, given that he had just Broken Through to the Earth Profound Realm.

So, after much deliberation, he decided to use it on Hei Bai.

After all, a Puppet like Hei Bai, with its own independent intelligence, an appearance indistinguishable from an Immortal Master, and complete obedience to commands, was very useful. He could have it handle many tasks for him, making things convenient and practical.

If its strength wasn't enough, and it got killed outside, that would be a huge loss.

So, raising its Rank as soon as possible was safer.

As for future advancements, since an Upgrade Card could be signed in once, it should be possible to sign in more in the future.

Soon, as Zhong Qing lightly tapped Hei Bai’s forehead.

The next moment, Hei Bai’s cultivation level began to surge directly.

Almost without pause.

From the Moon Profound Realm cultivation, it rose all the way to the Sun Profound Realm, and finally stopped only after reaching the Earth Profound Realm.

Indeed.

Hei Bai’s Realm had reached the same level as Zhong Qing’s.

“Life with a cheat is just so simple, unpretentious, and boring.”

Zhong Qing was very satisfied and amused himself with a remark.

Then he sent Hei Bai to find the Mountain Treasure.

As for himself, he was responsible for controlling the temperature of the furnace fire.

In the cultivation world, refining a batch of Medicinal Pills often took three and a half months.

The batch of Medicinal Pills Zhong Qing was refining was relatively simple.

A few days would be enough.

Once Hei Bai found the Mountain Treasure and it was incorporated, the Medicinal Pills would be complete.

...

Amidst the desolate mountain range!

Beast roars occasionally echoed.

This was Myriad Beast Mountain!

It was a paradise for Yao Beasts.

Many powerful Yao Beasts lived within!

For ordinary people, entering this place was akin to a near-certain death.

All the villagers living nearby regarded it as a forbidden zone.

However, on this day, two uninvited guests arrived at Myriad Beast Mountain!

These were two exceptionally beautiful women with extraordinary temperaments!

The younger one wore white, like a white lotus, standing gracefully, ethereal and full of Spiritual Qi.

The older one had hair like snow, cold and peerless, like a green lotus residing in the world.

These two were precisely Peak Lord Lu Qingxia, the Sect Master of Morning Glow Valley, and Su Wenjiu, the Saintess.

The two set off from Morning Glow Valley, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers along the way.

They passed through Myriad Beast Mountain!

And temporarily rested here.

“Master, from here, another thousand Li to the west, and we will reach the Immortal River Sect!”

Su Wenjiu pointed to the west, speaking respectfully.

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia stood with her hands behind her back.

Looking at the faint white clouds.

She felt that her decision had been too hasty.

If even she, a Holy Land Sect Master, couldn't solve the problem, how could someone from a small place possibly have the ability to do so?

Instead of placing hope on Zhong Qing, it would be more reliable to hope for a chance encounter with the Morning Glow Valley Old Ancestor and ask her for help.

However, since things had come to this, further thought was useless.

Since they had already arrived, they couldn't just turn back now.

Just as her thoughts drifted.

Amidst the mountains, an anomaly suddenly occurred, and the Void Realm vibrated.

A divine light flashed and disappeared.

Streaks of precious light overflowed, filling the sky.

A shadow flew past her.

“What is this?”

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia narrowed her eyes.

In a startled glance, she saw the true form of the object.

It was fist-sized, like a rugged stone, or a fleshy ball.

Its entire body was red.

An astonishing spiritual light emanated from it.

That aura, upon inhaling it, made one feel refreshed, and even a restless heart couldn't help but calm down.

“Mountain Treasure!”

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia exclaimed.

Mountain Treasure could not only be used in Medicinal Pills, enhancing their medicinal properties by hundreds of times.

Adding just a fingernail-sized amount to Alchemy could improve the quality several times over.

Even if consumed raw, it could temper the Physical Body, increase cultivation, and strengthen the Divine Soul.

It was truly a treasure rarely seen in a hundred years.

Even among Holy Land Sects, such rare collections were extremely scarce.

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia's heart pounded.

She never expected such an Opportunity during a simple outing.

Since she encountered it, she naturally couldn't let it go.

She extended her large hand almost without hesitation, reaching for the Mountain Treasure.

However, another hand was faster than her.

It was the first to grasp the Mountain Treasure in its palm.

The owner of this large hand was none other than Hei Bai!

“This treasure is mine!”

Hei Bai declared ownership of the Mountain Treasure.

“Treasures of the world belong to the capable!”

“Your Excellency, it won’t be easy to take this treasure from me!”

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia’s eyes gleamed.

The powerful aura unique to a Sun Profound Realm Peak instantly erupted.

It disturbed the Void Realm and shook the clouds.

Scaring the surrounding Yao Beasts into fleeing in panic.

A Sun Profound Realm Peak, across the entire Eastern Domain, was a top-ranked existence.

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia was extremely confident.

Confident that this Mountain Treasure was already hers.

As she spoke, her fair jade hand reached forward.

She was about to seize the Mountain Treasure!

However, the next moment, a large hand, like a mountain, struck.

“Boom...”

A sonic boom echoed between heaven and earth.

Hei Bai waved his large hand.

The might unique to a Earth Profound Realm expert instantly erupted.

Directly sending Peak Lord Lu Qingxia flying dozens of feet!

“An Earth Profound Realm expert!”

The latter exclaimed in shock, her mind greatly shaken.

If it weren't for her sensing a strong threat to her life at the critical moment and sacrificing the Morning Glow Valley’s supreme treasure to block the attack, it probably wouldn't have been as simple as being sent flying dozens of feet.

Just this collision alone, she might have been crippled even if she didn't die!

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia never expected to encounter such a terrifying expert in such a place.

One must know that an existence of this Rank, even within her Holy Land, was an Old Ancestor-level existence.

In the entire Eastern Domain, they were absolutely top-tier figures.

“Senior, it was my offense!”

She suppressed the panic in her heart and immediately apologized to Hei Bai.

Hei Bai glanced at her coldly, saying nothing.

He took the Mountain Treasure, transformed into a long rainbow, and soared away through the Void Realm.

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia looked at his receding back, a lingering fear in her heart.

Fortunately, the other party didn't hold it against her.

If it were some short-tempered expert, they probably wouldn't have let it go so easily.

Today's incident served as an unforgettable lesson for her!

Indeed, she had underestimated the heroes of the world!

In this world, there were many hidden experts.