Chapter 55

Second update! Finally got internet, tears streaming down my face~ Begging for favorites and red tickets! I'll go write the third chapter.

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"Hey! Old dog, you think you can escape after sending people to collect precious jade slips? Stand still for the young master!"

Cang Bin roared, and the Red Lotus Blood Spirit Sword in his hand flew up, transforming into a massive streak of blood, slashing down at Fu Heng.

Damn, I'm the one who got screwed, okay?

Fu Heng waved his hand, summoning a gemstone-encrusted琉璃羽盾 (glass feather shield) to block the massive blood sword, his withered face trembling with anger.

He didn't know Chen Xi, but the mention of the Fengxia Sect in Chen Xi's words instantly made him a rat in the street. Both Su Jiao's group and Chai Letian's group treated him as a despicable thief, attacking him mercilessly, almost making him unable to defend himself.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The Red Lotus Blood Spirit Sword, like a heavy hammer, was wielded by Cang Bin with a fierce and violent aura, continuously smashing into the glass feather shield. The terrifying force made Fu Heng tremble all over, his face turning pale, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

I'm innocent... innocent!

Fu Heng screamed and roared in his heart, hating Chen Xi, whom he had never met, to the bone.

Not only Fu Heng, but the group following him also suffered the same fate, being pursued by Su Jiao's group and Chai Letian's group... When they were about to attack, they found that Su Jiao's group and Chai Letian's group were already fighting each other. This chaotic situation almost made them unsure who the enemy was!

Do we have to stand still and let them fight before we can retaliate?

The group suffering from this unjust disaster, tears streaming down their faces.

...

...

Outside the Treasure Hall.

After shouting those words, Chen Xi didn't hesitate to run out of the Treasure Hall through a side door. Now, hearing the terrifying sounds of battle inside, he felt a bit guilty, thinking he had let Du Qingxi, Duanmuzhe, and Song Lin down.

They had taken care of him from the moment he entered the Southern Barbarian Netherworld until he entered the Crimson Flame Mountains, treating him as an equal friend. Now, because of his words, they were caught in a chaotic battle, making Chen Xi feel a bit guilty.

Unjust disaster!

I hope they all survive, and nothing goes wrong...

After a moment of silent contemplation, Chen Xi shook his head, put away his thoughts, and dashed toward a secret path leading to the Hundred Herbs Hall.

Based on his judgment, the battle in the Treasure Hall would last for some time before a winner could be determined. Taking advantage of the chaos, he could thoroughly search the Hundred Herbs Hall.

Soon, Chen Xi stepped into the Hundred Herbs Hall.

As soon as he entered, the air was filled with condensed spiritual energy, forming a misty aura. Inhaling it, the abundant and pure spiritual energy spread throughout his body, invigorating his spirit.

What a great place!

This cave had existed for ten thousand years, yet the spiritual energy here was still so abundant, almost unbelievable. Under such rich spiritual energy, the heavenly treasures here must be of no small grade!

Chen Xi breathed in the air, which was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, his eyes shining brightly.

Without hesitation, he began to search the entire Hundred Herbs Hall.

The entire Hundred Herbs Hall spanned a thousand miles, a hundred times larger than the Treasure Hall and the Treasure Repository. It took nearly half an hour for Chen Xi to find the location of the spirit fields, and he couldn't help but sigh in relief.

This was a spirit field covering a hundred acres, with misty clouds floating above it, soft and cotton-like, shimmering with a captivating luster. Chen Xi took a quick look and was shocked to find that these clouds were actually formed by condensed spiritual energy!

However, when his gaze fell on the spirit field, he was stunned.

The dark, shiny soil was barren, and the few spirit trees visible were all dead, having withered for countless years. At a glance, there wasn't a single living spirit tree.

Strange, with such abundant spiritual energy, how could these spirit trees all wither and die?

Chen Xi frowned, stepped into the spirit field, and rushed deeper.

Rushing for nearly a hundred miles, Chen Xi suddenly heard a faint sound of flowing water. At the same time, he noticed that the spiritual energy around him became even more abundant as he went deeper.

Following the sound of water, Chen Xi ran for dozens of miles and saw a spring gushing out, the water as pure and white as milk, emitting a shocking amount of spiritual energy.

It's a spirit spring!

Chen Xi almost immediately recognized the spring, and he couldn't help but draw a deep breath. Could there be an elite spirit vein buried nearby?

Most major sects and powerful clans have their own blessed lands, rich in spiritual energy, making them excellent places for cultivation. The abundance of spiritual energy in these blessed lands is due to the presence of spirit veins.

Spirit veins are classified into different grades, but only near elite spirit veins can one find spirit springs, which are coveted by countless cultivators!

This is because the liquid flowing from spirit springs is made of condensed spiritual energy. After cultivators reach the Purple Mansion Realm, they no longer find spirit stones or spirit crystals useful and must use spirit liquid for cultivation.

However, for ordinary cultivators, obtaining spirit liquid is not easy. Unless they are disciples of major sects or powerful families, they must exchange a large number of spirit stones or spirit crystals, or trade valuable treasures to obtain spirit liquid, which is why it is so precious.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Xi finally managed to shift his gaze from the spirit spring. He then noticed a delicate lotus flower, its entire body shimmering with a misty golden light, growing in the spirit field near the spring. Under the dense spiritual mist, it was hard to notice without careful observation.

This lotus was not tall, only two feet high, with a golden stem and intricate patterns, shining like metal. The golden petals bloomed layer by layer, and the stamens were like golden needles, interlocking beautifully. The entire lotus was perfectly formed, leaving one in awe of the wonders of nature.

Chen Xi's gaze was drawn to a golden fruit, nestled in the center of the petals and stamens, about the size of a goose egg, perfectly round, with a layer of golden aura surrounding it, emitting a sharp, tangible aura, making it look extremely mysterious.

This is...

Chen Xi racked his brain but couldn't figure out what this golden lotus was. However, from its appearance, he could determine that it was definitely a heavenly treasure!

"Golden Spirit Lotus!" Ji Yu appeared out of nowhere, staring at the lotus, exclaiming.

Woof~

The baby pixiu in Ji Yu's arms sniffed the air, its eyes suddenly brightening, and it struggled to pounce at the lotus, but was held back by Ji Yu's large hand, making it snarl in frustration.

"Senior, what is the Golden Spirit Lotus?"

As he spoke, Chen Xi quickly blocked the lotus, eyeing the baby pixiu warily, remembering how the baby pixiu had devoured all the treasures in the Treasure Hall, making him feel a pang of pain.

"This is a treasure born from the primordial five elements, possessing a pure golden spirit body. Even in ancient times, it was extremely rare. This Golden Spirit Lotus has matured from the primordial golden spirit, and from its appearance, it is clearly at the mature stage."

Ji Yu's eyes gleamed, and a hint of envy and surprise appeared on his face. "The Golden Spirit Lotus sprouts after ten years, grows into a plant after a hundred years, blooms after a thousand years, and after five thousand years, it bears the Golden Spirit Lotus Fruit. It then grows one circle every thousand years until it reaches the size of a baby's fist. If not harvested in time, it will fall to the ground and disappear into the three realms and five elements."

Chen Xi bent down and measured the Golden Spirit Lotus, which was indeed the size of a baby's fist, just about to mature!

"Is this too coincidental?" Chen Xi was so surprised he didn't know how to express it, feeling a sense of happiness as if he had been hit by a falling pie from the sky.

Ji Yu also found it incredible, but when he saw the baby pixiu in his arms, his heart stirred, and he said with a strange expression, "When fortune comes, it can't be stopped."

"Who says it can't be stopped?"

At that moment, a cold voice suddenly rang out, and in the dense spiritual mist, several figures rushed over.

"I was careless, letting a Golden Spirit Lotus capture all my attention. This shouldn't have happened. The rest is up to you. I can only tell you that if someone else takes the Golden Spirit Lotus Fruit, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

Ji Yu was taken aback, shook his head, gave Chen Xi a warning, and disappeared.

"Chen Xi, long time no see."

In the swirling spiritual mist, a tall and slender figure appeared before Chen Xi. He had a sword-like brow and star-like eyes, his long hair flowing over his shoulders, and his gaze toward Chen Xi was filled with endless hatred.

Li Huai!

Chen Xi was taken aback, not expecting to meet this guy here, but he felt a bit relieved facing this former opponent.

Behind Li Huai were three young men with solemn expressions, their foreheads full and their eyes cold, but Chen Xi instantly determined that none of them had reached the Purple Mansion Realm, at most they were at the peak of the innate realm.

"This is the Golden Spirit Lotus you mentioned, indeed extraordinary." Li Huai's gaze fell on the Golden Spirit Lotus in the spirit field, revealing a greedy and intense desire.

"Looks like this guy overheard my conversation with Senior Ji Yu. I planned to let him live a few more days, but to prevent this secret from leaking, I have to kill him..." Chen Xi thought quickly, making a decision in an instant, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"Want to kill me? Ha, in this Sword Immortal Cave, my cultivation is no longer restricted. Facing me at the Purple Mansion Realm, do you still have a chance to win?"

Li Huai laughed loudly, but his voice was filled with endless resentment, clearly remembering the scenes of being defeated by Chen Xi in Bloodshed City. "After I kill you, I'll offer this Golden Spirit Lotus to Miss Su Jiao, and she will surely agree to marry me!"

"Talking so much when you're about to die." Chen Xi shook his head, his gaze fixed on Li Huai, a surging battle intent rising in his chest.

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