Chapter 43: Qingnü

The Jade Wutong, as a rare fourth-grade superior spirit tree in the immortal sect, is equivalent to the realm of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, the path to enlightenment for a spirit tree is the most difficult. Even with a vast amount of spiritual energy comparable to that of a Nascent Soul, the Jade Wutong has yet to develop a spirit. Since it was promoted to the fourth grade a thousand years ago, although it has enhanced the Fire Vein of the Chixia Academy and expanded its range, it has shown no signs of spiritual transformation.

This spirit tree perfectly meets the conditions of being powerful yet not overwhelming.

Chen Mobai began to meditate and visualize with a clear conscience.

However, the first step of "meditation" was a challenge for him.

Perhaps due to the many recent events, his mind was filled with complex thoughts, making it difficult to suppress them all and maintain a clear and empty mind.

Fortunately, the senior cultivators of the immortal sect had already considered this situation. At the beginning of the "Nurturing Thoughts and Casting the Spirit Technique," there is a complementary "Calm Mind Spell." After memorizing it and reciting it silently several times, he finally entered a state of mental clarity and tranquility after about two hours.

In this silent state of meditation, Chen Mobai visualized the towering tree he had seen today.

He didn't know how long it had been, but he felt his mind was like a seed that had been dormant for a long time. The dormant vitality began to awaken, and a green sprout slowly broke through the soil along a crack.

This process was very interesting. All of Chen Mobai's senses seemed to transform into this green sprout. While absorbing nutrients from the earth, it also yearned for the sunlight outside. The feeling of fatigue and gradual progress as it broke through the soil made him constantly aware of the growth of his mind.

He had a sense that when this green sprout finally broke free from the constraints of the earth, it would be the day his spirit sense was formed.

This process might take a considerable amount of time, but the satisfaction of seeing his progress at every moment made Chen Mobai feel joyful.

After a night of visualization and spirit casting, Chen Mobai woke up feeling mentally exhausted but with an unprecedentedly clear mind, as if all the dust had been swept away from his heart.

"This Nurturing Thoughts and Casting the Spirit Technique is indeed a straightforward path. As long as I meditate daily, I will naturally form my spirit sense over time."

Chen Mobai looked excited, but he didn't know that many ordinary cultivators at the sixth level of Qi Condensation often get stuck at the first step of "meditation." It usually takes a period of time to practice the Calm Mind Spell, ranging from a few days to several months, to clear their minds and sense the revival of their spirit.

He was still under the influence of the Dream Awakening Melody, which had already awakened his mind, allowing him to enter the initial stage in just one night.

Chen Mobai didn't know these key points, but Chen Baolan did, which is why she reminded him to focus on sensing his spirit sense and not to cultivate his spiritual energy for a few days. However, she didn't expect that her nephew, with his profound good fortune, could successfully meditate and visualize the "Jade Wutong."

In the morning, he ate a quick breakfast and spent the morning at school with his eyes half-closed, resting.

By noon, Chen Mobai had recovered his energy and felt that his learning efficiency on the auxiliary cultivation software had improved.

"No wonder cultivators always emphasize the importance of their realm. I have only just begun to sense my spirit, and my learning and comprehension have already doubled compared to before. If those who have fully developed their spirit and can leave their bodies, wouldn't their efficiency be even several times greater!"

With a higher realm, the efficiency and progress of learning knowledge in the same amount of time far exceed that of someone without a spirit sense.

This is why immortal sect cultivators only divert their attention to various arts when they encounter a bottleneck, hoping to gain insights through different fields.

If they could focus solely on cultivation, who would bother to work?

Although the Earth Yuan Star is already a cultivation civilization, various social relationships still bind cultivators.

For example, Chen Mobai wanted the "Qi Supplementing Spirit Water" not only to quickly enhance his own realm but also to help his father reach the ninth level of Qi Condensation.

After much deliberation, he finally decided to cooperate with Qingnü.

Although there are many alchemists in Danxia City, second-grade alchemists are few and far between. Since Qingnü could be a disciple of the store manager of Changqing Pharmacy, she must have excellent talent in alchemy.

Chen Mobai also checked the formula for the Qi Supplementing Spirit Water on the bottle. The materials were all first-grade, and the cost of refining a bottle of the original liquid was about 6,000 merit points. A bottle of the original liquid could produce 50 vials of Qi Supplementing Spirit Water.

At the previous purchase price of 200 merit points per vial, the profit was very significant.

However, it is well known that the initial investment for an alchemist is the largest. Whether they can be successfully cultivated is uncertain, and even if they are, they might seek better opportunities elsewhere.

But Chen Mobai didn't have the time to learn, and the alchemy teacher at the school was only a first-grade spirit value master. First-grade alchemists can earn more by working at pharmaceutical factories, so the school's faculty is limited and can only hire a spirit value master to teach the cultivation and preservation of medicinal herbs.

Even this was only possible because the principal personally invited the spirit value master from the Dan Zhu Academy.

Without the resources of the Tianhe Realm, Chen Mobai would definitely not consider cultivating an alchemist.

But now, he wanted to give it a try.

The immortal sect's elixirs that are available on the market are extremely difficult to obtain, even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, who must follow the rules. Therefore, many high-level cultivators collaborate with alchemists for mutual benefit.

But this trust requires long-term cooperation.

Chen Mobai didn't know if he could trust Qingnü.

But isn't all trust built from scratch?

After school, he went home to change out of his school uniform. When the time was right, he headed towards Changqing Pharmacy.

"Hello..."

When he walked in, Qingnü was already waiting behind the counter. She wore a casual white shirt, with slightly curly long hair, and greeted Chen Mobai with a smile.

Since she didn't extract any liquid today, she wasn't wearing a mask, and Chen Mobai finally saw her face. She had fair skin, a delicate oval face, a straight nose, and red lips. Her bright, clear eyes, sweet smile, and small dimples on her cheeks gave her a pure and slightly innocent aura.

"Sorry, I seem to be a bit late."

"No, no, I also came after school. Let's go have a meal first; I'll treat you."

Qingnü seemed very happy to have gotten tickets to the Jade Phoenix Theater and offered to treat Chen Mobai to a meal.

"Will the store close if you leave?"

As soon as Chen Mobai spoke, Qingnü grabbed her small bag and shouted towards the back door, "Teacher, I have something to do today, I'll leave the store to you."

"Okay, remember not to stay out overnight."

A deep, elderly voice came from the back door, which must have been the store manager of Changqing Pharmacy. His words made Qingnü's cheeks turn red, and she couldn't help but scold him.

"What are you talking about? We're just going to have a meal and watch a play!"

She stepped out from behind the counter, and Chen Mobai finally saw her full figure. She had a slender waist, blue denim shorts, and a pair of well-worn canvas shoes, which made her legs appear straight and long, yet full of vitality.

The sunlight at the door made her look as flawless as jade.

"By the way, I don't know your name yet?"

She asked.

"Chen Mobai!"

"My name is Qingnü."

"Your surname?"

"I don't have a surname, just call me Qingnü."