Knowing that it was impossible for him to avoid the other party, Su Yin could only walk out of the room.
The young sect master before him looked to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old. His eyes were pitch-black, and his cultivation was hidden deep within his dantian.
Su Yin nodded. "A Golden Immortal expert!"
This was the first Golden Immortal he had met, and he was indeed powerful. He was not someone he could deal with with with his current cultivation.
While Zhang Xuan was observing the other party, Shao Qing was also observing this' expert '.
Just as Shaoyang and the others had said, the other party's cultivation was only at Pseudo Immortal realm. There was nothing special about him, but after seeing the changes in the medicinal herbs, he dared not underestimate the other party. He hurriedly clasped his fist and bowed. "Paying respects to Brother Su …"
Su Yin waved his hands. "I was injured and ended up here. I didn't want to disturb you, so I didn't … Young Sect Master, you're being too courteous!"
Since he had already been exposed, he might as well get straight to the point.
There should be quite a number of cultivators in the Celestial World who were skilled in medicinal herbs. As long as he did not admit to learning from the remnant spirits, it should not be a problem for him to release them.
Through his conversation with Shaoyang, Zhang Xuan had learned that there was a huge gap between Saints and ordinary humans. As long as one did not court death, even if a person skilled in herbology suddenly appeared in the world, no one would associate him with the Saint of Medicine, Li Shile.
"They didn't know of Brother Su's identity, so they neglected you!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was not angry and was even polite, Shao Qing heaved a sigh of relief. He walked up to Zhang Xuan and said, "Brother Su, if you don't mind, may I invite you to the Herb Garden Hall for a chat? This place … is still too shabby! "
"Alright then!"
Su Yin nodded.
Shao Qing's eyes lit up. He turned to the two herb attendants and said, "The two of you have done a meritorious deed for being acquainted with Brother Su. You don't have to work as herb attendants anymore. You can register with Elder Xu tomorrow and join the inner disciples!"
"Thank you, Young Sect Master …"
With reddened eyes, Shaoyang and Shaojun hurriedly kneeled to the floor.
They had been worried that Zhang Xuan would cause trouble for them due to their lack of supervision, but from the looks of it now …
Ignoring the two of them, Shao Qing bowed. "Brother Su, this way!"
After saying that, Elder Liu led the way. Soon, the two arrived at the hall where Elder Qin was. At this moment, Elder Qin and Elder Liu had already finished refining the Golden Heart Pills.
Due to his superior skill in picking medicinal herbs, the medicinal properties of the herbs didn't dissipate, making the forging process much easier. Thus, not only was the pill successfully formed, the quality of the medicinal herbs was also a tier higher than what he had expected.
The host and the guest sat down.
Shao Qing took out a jade bottle and passed it over. "Brother Su, I can see that you're injured, and these medicinal herbs are extremely effective in treating your injuries. I hope that you can accept them."
"Then I'll accept your offer!" Su Yin took it.
Although he had completely recovered from his injuries through his advancement, he still pretended to be heavily injured in order to prevent others from noticing. These medicinal herbs just happened to be an excuse for his speedy recovery.
He casually opened the cork, and a stream of pure spiritual energy flowed into his nose.
The herbs used in these medicines were very precious, but the refining method was very ordinary, resulting in the medicinal effects being mediocre.
However, to him, it was just a disguise. He immediately took out a pill and swallowed it. Then, he turned to Shao Qing and said, "Brother Shao, what do you need? If I can help you, I won't turn you down!"
Given how friendly the other party was, it was likely that he didn't just want to get acquainted with him.
"Truth be told, there's something that I might need to trouble Brother Su with!"
Seeing that his intentions had been seen through, Shao Qing smiled awkwardly. "It's like this. Our Qingyuan Sect is dependent on the Frigid Cloud Sect, and if we want to survive, we can't afford to lose this backing …"
Soon, Shao Qing explained what he wanted to do.
Su Yin nodded in realization.
The other party wanted to forge a good relationship with the Frigid Cloud Sect and form a marriage alliance, but the betrothal gifts were a problem.
Previously, he had thought of all kinds of treasures, but he didn't think that he could take them out. Now that he knew that the other party could harvest medicinal herbs without losing their medicinal properties, an idea popped up in his mind.
There were quite a few five-thousand-year-old medicinal herbs in the herb garden. In the past, he didn't dare to harvest them easily, but at this moment, if he could harvest all of them and use them as gifts, it would be ideal for a pill forging sect like the Frigid Cloud Sect.
"That's easy …" Su Yin heaved a sigh of relief.
Shao Qing scratched his head. "I don't mean to ask for Brother Su's help, but … I'll harvest them myself. I hope that Brother Su can give me some pointers!"
If he were to be assessed by the other party, how was he supposed to answer the other party's questions? Besides, with an expert here, he wanted to make use of this opportunity to learn the technique of harvesting medicinal herbs so that he could officially inherit the position of the sect master in the future. No one would dare to say anything about it.
Just that … if he were to do so, it would be equivalent to asking the other party to impart him the secret art of harvesting medicinal herbs. It would be difficult for him to obtain the other party's permission.
Su Yin smiled. "That's nothing much. If Brother Shao trusts me, I'll help you harvest the medicinal herbs!"
The reason why Li Shihun was able to become the Saint Apothecary wasn't because he was born with a deep understanding of medicinal herbs and medicinal properties.
There were many physicians and apothecaries who were proficient in harvesting medicinal herbs and identifying medicinal herbs. As long as it didn't involve their core secrets, it wouldn't be a problem.
"Thank you, Brother Su …"
Seeing that the other party had agreed to it so readily, Shao Qing was filled with agitation. He arranged for Su Yin to rest while he took the Golden Heart Pill and consumed it.
As the medicinal energy was still intact, he managed to achieve a breakthrough to Golden Immortal 4-dan without any mishaps.
It was rare for someone of his age to possess such strength.
After doing all of that, he went to look for Su Yin.
"The medicinal herbs that you are going to harvest have reached the age of five thousand. It might be troublesome to harvest them. Brother Su, this way please …"
Shao Qing introduced the medicinal herbs as they walked. Soon, the duo entered the depths of the herb garden and passed by the area where the Immortal Cloud Ganoderma was planted.
As they continued walking, a thick mist appeared before their eyes. No matter how they looked at it, it didn't seem like there were any medicinal herbs around. It was just an empty plot of land. Shao Qing flicked his token lightly, and several medicinal herbs appeared.
"These are the most valuable medicinal herbs of the Pure Origin Sect, so it's only natural that they have to be disguised. Usually, Elder Qin will take care of them personally. Even the herb apprentices in charge of the medicinal herbs aren't aware of it!"
Shao Qing explained.
Su Yin nodded before looking at the medicinal herbs before him.
There were a total of seven medicinal herbs, and their medicinal energy was extremely concentrated. The immortal energy harnessed within any one of them was sufficient for him to push for a breakthrough to the Golden Immortal realm.
Shao Qing pointed to one of the medicinal herbs and said, "The medicinal herb that I intend to harvest is this Sevenstar Frosty Spirit Grass … Brother Su, I hope that you can give me some pointers!"
Su Yin's eyes fell on the medicinal herb. It was a jade-green plant that was around half a meter tall. Its leaves glowed with a faint light, as if there were stars orbiting around it.
Walking up to it, Zhang Xuan took a light sniff, and he immediately understood the medicinal properties and the distribution of medicinal energy within it.
"There are many females in the Frigid Cloud Sect, and the sect leader is a female as well. This Sevenstar Frosty Spirit Grass possesses the ability to nourish yin energy, so it's most suitable as a gift. Anything else would be inappropriate!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was silent, Shao Qing explained.
"I don't think that's appropriate!"
Su Yin shook his head. "This medicinal herb does possess the ability to nourish yin energy, so it's more appropriate to gift it to a sect where there are many females. However … do you know why it's called the Sevenstar Frosty Spirit Grass?"
"This …" Shao Qing shook his head.
Wasn't the name of a medicinal herb based on its appearance and form? Could there be some other explanation?
Su Yin said, "The leaves of this medicinal herb are surrounded by stars, and it can indeed absorb the power of the stars at night to nourish it. That's why it's named. Logically speaking, when it absorbs the power of the stars, it's more feminine. However, its counterpart is the Greed Star, Giant Gate Star, and other stars with strong killing intent. Although it's neutralized by the Vega Star and other stars, it's still inappropriate to use it as a gift. It's easy to cause unpredictable consequences. "
"There's such a saying?"
Shao Qing broke out in cold sweat.
Although this medicinal herb was planted by the Qingyuan Sect, it had been around for hundreds or even thousands of years. He only knew that it was extremely precious, but he did not know much about its specific medicinal properties.
He did not expect it to be filled with killing intent. If he were to give it away, it would be a small matter if the Frigid Cloud Sect misunderstood it as a provocation.
"Un. If it's a gift to a female sect, I think that this medicinal herb is a good choice!" Su Yin gestured.
It was a bright red flower, shaped like a scorching sun, but also like a flame. Even before approaching it, it gave off a scorching feeling. Its leaves were seven-colored, and from afar, it looked like a soaring phoenix.
More importantly, its fragrance was extremely strong, making one unwilling to leave after taking a whiff.
Shao Qing was taken aback. "This is … the Blazing Phoenix Flower. It's said that it's formed when the bloodline of the Ancient Phoenix drips onto the ground. It's incomparably hot and masculine … Is it really appropriate to give it away?"
For a female sect to give a masculine medicinal herb … No matter how he looked at it, it felt a little weird.
"This is indeed a masculine medicinal herb. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be given to females, and it's indeed useless to them!" Su Yin said with a smile.
"Then …" Shao Qing was dumbfounded.
It's not suitable to give it away, and it's useless to them. Why do you want me to give it away?
To be scolded and lectured?
"This medicinal herb is indeed useless to them, but … it has an advantage that other medicinal herbs can't compare to, and that is … it's beautiful!"
Su Yin said. "I've never been to the Frigid Cloud Sect, so I don't know what the sect leader and elders like. However, I can be sure that ordinary medicinal herbs, no matter how nourishing they are, are nothing to them!"
"Th-that's true!" Shao Qing wanted to refute Zhang Xuan's words, but in the end, he still nodded.
The Frigid Cloud Sect was known for its pill forging, so what kind of medicinal herb had they not seen before? Putting aside five-thousand-year-old medicinal herbs, they could even take out ten-thousand-year-old medicinal herbs.
The so-called gift-giving was just for the sake of making a good impression on him.
"Thus, the Sevenstar Chilling Spirit Grass won't have much of an effect on them. As for this Blazing Phoenix Flower … even though it possesses the yang attribute and has a hundred flaws, as long as it's beautiful … it's enough! Its beauty can attract one's attention, and its fragrance can make one unable to resist it! "
Su Yin continued. "It's most suitable to be given to females."
This was the method of rearing fish that he had learned from the Fragmented Spirit Song Yu.
Different types of fish had different bait and food, but … no matter what kind of fish it was, they would prefer colorful and beautiful objects, and they would be unable to resist fragrances …
This Blazing Phoenix Flower happened to fit all of the criteria.
"This …" Even though Shao Qing still felt that something was amiss, he still eventually nodded his head and said, "Brother Su's understanding of medicinal herbs is deeper than mine. Since you've said so, I'm sure you have your reasons. Let's pluck this stalk then!"
"Un!"
Su Yin said. "Plucking this medicinal herb is much easier than plucking the Immortal Cloud Ganoderma. However, you'll need a special tool!"
"A special tool?"
"Find four mirrors that are as tall as a human and surround the medicinal herb. After which, you'll be able to dig it out!" Su Yin said with a smile.
"So simple?" Shao Qing was taken aback.
This was a five-thousand-year-old medicinal herb, and it possessed even more spirit. Once it sensed that someone was trying to lay a hand on it, it would dissipate its medicinal properties and flee immediately.
Wasn't it a little too crude to find a few mirrors and dig it out?
Su Yin nodded. "Un! The more beautiful an object is, the more one loves it. This medicinal herb is no exception. Surround it with mirrors so that even if it knows that someone is trying to dig it out, it won't be willing to leave or dissipate its medicinal properties … This is because once it loses its medicinal properties, be it its flowers or leaves, they won't be as beautiful anymore! "
"This …"
Shao Qing blinked his eyes.
There was such a saying?
Even though he was perplexed, he still turned around to prepare. In less than fifteen minutes, he returned with four bronze mirrors. They were polished to an unusually smooth surface, and the figures reflected on them were clearly visible.
Placing the mirrors around the Blazing Phoenix Flower, he picked up a shovel and began digging. As expected, the latter didn't move at all, allowing him to dig through the soil. It didn't seem to have the slightest intention of escaping.
"This …"
Shao Qing's mouth twitched. He turned to look at the young man once more, and he was thoroughly impressed.
The other party's means might seem simple, but it was actually a result of his deep understanding of medicinal properties. His method of returning to the basics harnessed profound principles.
It didn't take long for Shao Qing to finish harvesting the medicinal herb. Then, he turned to look at the 【Sevenstar Chilling Spirit Grass】 and asked curiously, "How do I harvest this medicinal herb?"
"It's a little complicated. You'll have to set up a bonfire at night when the Greedy Wolf Star appears. You'll have to burn it for seven days straight. By then, the yin and slaughter attributes in its body will be more or less wiped out. Only then can you harvest it successfully!"
Su Yin explained before turning to look at another medicinal herb. "As for this Flowerless Needle Grass, it'll be best if a naked woman comes over …"
Soon, he finished explaining the harvesting methods for the remaining six medicinal herbs in detail.
The medicinal herbs of the Celestial World possessed spirit. Due to the different medicinal properties, the harvesting methods differed as well. For this reason, harvesting medicinal herbs was a profound field of study. It wasn't something that just anyone could do.
"Brother Su, thank you for imparting your teachings to me …"
Seeing that the other party was really going all out, Shao Qing's doubts vanished without a trace. The gratitude in his eyes was sincere.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony. It just so happens that I have something that I would like to trouble you with. Since you're heading to the Frigid Cloud Sect, can you bring me along to take a look?" Su Yin asked.
He had already learned that the Qingyuan Sect was just a small sect that wasn't worth mentioning. If he wanted to find the remains of the Fragmented Will and break through his bottleneck, he would have to head to a bigger sect or even a Sanctum!
Even though the Frigid Cloud Sect wasn't a Sanctum, it was still related to one. Perhaps, he might be able to find some clues there.
"Of course, this is nothing!" Shao Qing replied with a smile.
In truth, even if the other party didn't say anything, he would still want to invite the other party over.
With the gift prepared and his cultivation reaching Golden Immortal 4-dan, Shao Qing didn't waste any time. He brought Su Yin over to the mountain at the center of the Qingyuan Sect.
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