79: Gathering herbs on a deserted island, an unexpected visitor arrives.

The Unnamed Deserted Island wasn't large, roughly twenty to thirty li in circumference at a glance.

With Su Ling's Divine Sense range, a single sweep covered the entire island.

After some investigation, he found that the island was mostly inhabited by First and Second-tier Yao Beasts, with only one Third-tier Demon Beast.

On second thought, it was normal.

There were no Spiritual Veins on the island, and the Spiritual Qi concentration was only average.

However, while flying over a cliff, Su Ling accidentally discovered a Crimson Pearl Grass with three hundred years of medicinal potency.

Crimson Pearl Grass is one of the main ingredients for refining the Third-tier Qianyuan Pill, which can assist Core Formation Cultivators in congealing their Nascent Soul.

Its market price is about 100,000 Spirit Stones per stalk.

With the discovery of this Crimson Pearl Grass, Su Ling's interest in the small island grew.

To avoid being disturbed by Yao Beasts while searching for Spirit Medicine.

Su Ling directly found the Early Third-tier Cloud-Soaring Bird, drew his scarlet gold bow, and sent it to its demise with a Ghost Soul Arrow.

After killing several Second-tier avian Yao Beasts, he began searching for Spirit Medicine on the small island.

An hour later, Su Ling was overjoyed to find several Azure Cherry Fruits with hundreds of years of medicinal potency in a mountain stream.

Azure Cherry Fruit, a Spirit Fruit with Gold and Wood attributes.

It can increase the absorption efficiency of Spiritual Qi for Cultivators with Gold and Wood Spiritual Roots.

Azure Cherry Fruits that appear on the market generally have thirty to one hundred years of medicinal potency and are mostly used by Qi Refinement Stage or Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.

These few, however, reached hundreds of years of medicinal potency, which would likely be of great use even for Core Formation Stage Cultivators.

Su Ling happened to have Gold, Wood, and Lightning attribute Spiritual Roots. With these few Azure Cherry Fruits assisting in condensing Dharma Power crystals, it would probably be equivalent to a year's worth of gradual effort in just one month.

"If only I knew Alchemy, I could directly refine them into Spirit Solidifying Pills, and the efficiency could increase by another thirty percent!"

As he picked the Azure Cherry Fruits, Su Ling muttered to himself.

These years, he had focused on Talisman crafting, not spending much time on Alchemy, Artifact Refining, or Formations.

But the saying goes, 'all changes do not depart from their origin.' Alchemy and Artifact Refining both require precise control of Dharma Power to master the heat.

Drawing talisman patterns also requires precise control of Dharma Power.

Su Ling was already well-versed in this.

What he lacked was an understanding and mastery of pharmacology and refining materials, something Su Ling had also gained some insight into when mixing talisman ink.

But to reach the height of Talisman crafting, a lot of practice was still needed.

In short, all of them required spending a massive amount of Spirit Stones to achieve anything.

Formations, needless to say, relied entirely on talent and comprehension.

Su Ling had not even reached the introductory level yet, only vaguely understanding some basic principles of Formation operation.

Comparatively, cultivating Talismans was the least expensive and least time-consuming.

After putting a total of six Azure Cherry Fruits into his storage, Su Ling's heart stirred, and he turned to look at the distant sky.

He saw a small Flying Boat rapidly approaching from dozens of li away.

"Someone is actually coming to this deserted island?"

Feeling puzzled, Su Ling quickly retracted his Divine Sense, activated the Turtle Breath Technique, and then activated a High Grade spirit concealment talisman before swiftly heading towards the nearest tallest cliff.

When he cautiously peeked out from a large tree on the cliff top, the small cloud sparrow boat was hovering above a valley.

[cloud sparrow boat, a Low Grade flying Magic Treasure, refined primarily from the bones and wings of a Third-tier Cloud-Piercing Sparrow, possessing flight and defense capabilities.]

A Divine Sense extended from within the cloud sparrow boat, quickly sweeping across the entire small island.

"Core Formation Mid-stage?"

Su Ling was slightly startled and unconsciously deepened the activation of his Turtle Breath Technique.

With his current strength, relying on his Magic Treasure and a sneak attack with the Ghost Soul Arrow, he could easily defeat an Early Core Formation Stage Cultivator.

But a Core Formation Mid-stage Cultivator had a Divine Soul strength similar to his own.

The island lacked the power of Wandering Souls, so even a sneak attack might not be a guaranteed kill.

If the opponent had a defensive Magic Treasure, then he might accidentally be the one to die.

Moreover, the opponent also had two Foundation Establishment Stage helpers.

However, Su Ling was just worried about not having a flying Magical Artifact, as the risk of leaving this island was too high.

Regardless of whether these people were good or evil, or what their intentions were.

He had already set his sights on that Flying Boat.

Taking advantage of the fact that the other party hadn't discovered him, Su Ling quickly moved towards the valley..."The Yao Beasts here are surprisingly scarce?!"

On the cloud sparrow boat, a Goatee Core Formation Cultivator asked with surprise, "Chen Feng, didn't you say there were many Yao Beasts here?"

Behind him were a male and a female Foundation Establishment Disciple.

The male Disciple at Peak Foundation Establishment swept his Divine Sense around, frowning, "Master, the last time this Disciple came, there were indeed Early Third-tier Cloud-Soaring Birds and many Second-tier avian Yao Beasts here... I don't know why, but they've all disappeared."

"Master, could it be that the Cloud-Soaring Birds went out?"

Another beautiful female Disciple, dressed in a pink dress and at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, chuckled sweetly.

"It's not impossible."

The Goatee stroked his beard and said indifferently, "Good, it saves this Master some trouble."

"To avoid further complications, Master, let's hurry up and go!"

Chen Feng vigilantly scanned his surroundings and was the first to step out of the cloud sparrow boat.

"Lead the way."

The Goatee nodded, put away the cloud sparrow boat, and followed Chen Feng forward.

The Pink Skirt Female Cultivator lightly stepped with her lotus-like steps, staying close to the Goatee.

That intimate posture did not look like the usual closeness between a master and Disciple.

The three walked several hundred zhang along the valley, arriving near the vine-covered cliff bottom.

Chen Feng was about to move forward but was stopped by the Goatee's low shout.

While Chen Feng and the Pink Skirt Female Cultivator looked on in confusion, the Goatee turned around, surveyed the area, and said loudly, "Fellow Daoist, after watching for so long, it's time to show yourself!"

"Someone?!"

The two Disciples' hearts tensed, and their personal Magical Artifacts immediately appeared beside them. Divine Sense surged out frantically, sweeping in all directions.

The Goatee snorted coldly, and a lightning-flashing Dharma Bead emerged from his palm, "Fellow Daoist, if you don't come out now, don't blame this humble Daoist for being impolite."

The three remained vigilant for a quarter of an hour, but there was still no movement around them.

The Goatee then smiled faintly and winked at Chen Feng, "That's enough."

Only then did Chen Feng and the Pink Skirt Female Cultivator realize.

Their Master was tricking someone!

The two exchanged glances and bowed in unison, praising, "The older ginger is spicier, this Disciple is impressed!"

"Stop talking nonsense, Chen Feng, hurry up and open the Immortal Cave."

A hint of smugness flashed in the Goatee's eyes as he sternly rebuked.

"This Disciple obeys!"

Chen Feng chuckled and quickly approached the vines.

He was about to use a Magical Artifact to cut down the vines but was once again stopped by the Goatee's shout, "Idiot, how did this Master usually teach you? Keeping these vines is a natural concealing illusion Formation!"

"Oh, oh, this Disciple was dull, Master, please forgive me."

Chen Feng scratched his head, then put away his Magical Artifact and clumsily pushed aside the vines, fumbling for something on the cliff face.

A moment later, he looked delighted, "Found it!"

He grasped a protruding rock, and as Dharma Power surged, he slowly pressed down the tightly sealed rock.

"Click, click..."

The sound of a mechanism moving suddenly came from within the cliff. A rock slab, about three zhang square, slowly protruded outwards, then rose upwards until a large opening was revealed.

A rock slab, about three zhang square, slowly protruded outwards, then rose upwards until a large opening was revealed.

"Master, it's open!"

The Pink Skirt Female Cultivator hugged the Goatee's arm, twisting her delicate body.

Her beautiful, limpid eyes were filled with greed.

"Go in first!"

The Goatee nodded with satisfaction and led the female Cultivator into the entrance.

Chen Feng reset the vines at the entrance before following them inside.