No Such Thing as a Useless Ability!

Song Shuhang was completely bewildered...

I just opened my mouth, why did the 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability suddenly appear? I didn't intend to use this ability.

Wait!

Could it be that after I consumed the 'Saber Intent Tongxuan' herb, the Saber Intent contained within it stimulated my 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability, causing it to mutate?

So, will my "Lotus-Blossom Tongue" ability evolve into something like a "Lotus Flower in My Tongue Blade"? Will I be able to unleash swords of talent... no, swords of talent from my mouth to slay demons and monsters?

That scene would be really cool.

A faint sense of anticipation rose in Song Shuhang's heart—even if his throat and stomach felt like they were being stabbed with knives, it would all be worth it if his 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability could evolve.

Just as Song Shuhang was pondering, the pure white lotus flower bloomed.

Then, a rich fragrance wafted out, the scent of countless beauties, enough to whet one's appetite and make one's mouth water involuntarily—even cultivators could not resist the stimulation of this fragrance unless they used abilities such as the 'Turtle Breathing Technique' or 'Turtle-Breathing Technique' to hold their breath.

Su Clan’s Sixteen couldn't help but swallow hard; the fellow Daoists in the Nine Provinces Number One Group also turned their heads to look at Shuhang.

Song Shuhang stared wide-eyed at the lotus flower.

However... the evolution of his expected 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability did not occur.

[If you're not going to evolve, what are you doing showing up here!] Song Shuhang sighed.

He reached out and pointed at the white lotus in the void.

White lotuses can stimulate other people's appetites, Song Shuhang didn't want all the seniors of the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group' to gather around his lotus flowers, smelling the fragrance of white lotuses while eating white rice.

That scene was so awkward.

When Shuhang's finger touched the white lotus, dispelling the 'White Lotus from the Tongue' ability, the lotus trembled slightly... Then its lotus leaves began to fall off one by one, and the lotus seedpod quickly dried up, leaving only a single Lotus Seed.

"Huh?" Song Shuhang was somewhat surprised. He remembered that after he deactivated his 'White Lotus from the Tongue' ability last time, the lotus flower simply dissipated and disappeared.

This time, there were actually Lotus Seed left?

[Could it be that my 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability has really evolved?] Song Shuhang's eyes lit up, and he reached out and pinched the Lotus Seed.

What's so special about this Lotus Seed?

Beside her, Su Clan’s Sixteen was also examining the Lotus Seed. She spoke up, "I sensed 'Saber Intent' from this Lotus Seed, just like the [Saber Intent Tongxuan] Grass. However, the Saber Intent on the Lotus Seed is more restrained, and it seems... the Saber Intent is also gentler?"

"So, it might possess the same ability as [Saber Intent Tongxuan]? Could it allow someone to absorb and comprehend 'Saber Intent' after consuming it?" Song Shuhang's eyes lit up. If his 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability evolved to produce 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed,' this would be a great deal!

"If it's edible, it should be able to help people comprehend 'Saber Intent,'" Su Clan’s Sixteen wasn't entirely sure either.

"Hey, let me try again." Song Shuhang a deep breath, then gently blew out a breath and moved his tongue slightly.

The next moment... spiritual energy began to fluctuate in the void.

The surrounding spiritual energy was pulled and gathered by an invisible hand. Finally, it formed a pure white lotus flower in front of Song Shuhang. The lotus flower was as white as snow, carrying a trace of cold air, and quietly floated in mid-air.

Song Shuhang stretched out his finger and pressed it firmly on the lotus flower. "Show yourself, 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed'!"

The pure white lotus in the void vanished... but this time, not even a trace remained.

Song Shuhang: "..."

That's awkward.

Where are the Lotus Seed? Why didn't the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' appear?

Is it really okay for you to let me down like this?

In the distance, Venerable White stopped making the 'Disposable Flying Sword' and gently landed beside Song Shuhang.

"Shuhang, may I take a look at that Lotus Seed you just had?" Venerable White asked.

"No problem." Song Shuhang reached out and handed the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' to Senior White.

After receiving the Lotus Seed, Venerable White sent a thought into Lotus Seed and began to carefully observe Lotus Seed.

After a moment, the Venerable said, "Sixteen was right. This Lotus Seed contains a pure Saber Intent, even purer and gentler than the Saber Intent in the [Saber Intent Tongxuan] Grass. It should be easier for people to absorb."

"However, why can my 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability only produce one Lotus Seed?" Song Shuhang asked. The reason for producing only Lotus Seed is obvious; it must be because the ability was stimulated by the [Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass], causing a mutation.

But why didn't he conjure Lotus Seed again when he used the 'Lotus-Blossom Tongue' ability?

"It's very simple. This Lotus Seed is extracted from the [Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass] that you swallowed. If you carefully sense your body, you will find that... the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' you just swallowed has already lost its effectiveness. You have not been able to absorb or comprehend any Saber Intent from it," Venerable White chuckled.

Song Shuhang closed his eyes and sensed it—damn it, apart from a slight pain in his throat and stomach, the medicinal effects of the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' had worn off.

In other words, he just acted as a 'purifier', refining the mixed impurities of the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' to obtain this 'Saber Intent Tongxuan' Lotus Seed?

Flip the table!

Believe it or not, he quit. He just went through so much trouble, enduring excruciating pain as if his throat and stomach had been stabbed, to consume the 'Saber Intent Tongxuan' herb, only to have it all transformed into this Lotus Seed. He didn't experience any Saber Intent at all.

Venerable White said with a serious expression, "Shuhang, don't rush. Now, let's confirm something very important."

Su Clan’s Sixteen and Song Shuhang asked in confusion, "What is it?"

"This one... well, let's call it the [Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed] for now. We need to determine if its effects are better than the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass'? Is it easier for the body to absorb? Will it cause severe pain when taken? Because the Saber Intent in this Lotus Seed is purer and gentler than that in the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' —in short, the 'amount' of Saber Intent contained in both is roughly the same. So, given the same amount, how much of the Saber Intent in the 'Lotus Seed' can be absorbed and utilized?" Venerable White asked earnestly.

Generally, after the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' is ingested and absorbed, the utilization rate of the Saber Intent within it can reach 30% to 40%.

If the Saber Intent within this 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' can be used more frequently than that of the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass', then it's a win.

Song Shuhang nodded secretly.

If, as Senior White said, the effects of the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' are even better than those of the 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass,' then what does it matter if he's tortured a few more times?

"So Shuhang... how about I be your guinea pig for free and test the effects of this 'Lotus Seed' on you?!" Venerable White said earnestly—the Lotus Seed looked delicious.

True Lord Eternal Fire asked in confusion, "Eh? Fellow Daoist Bai, isn't what you're condensing Sword Intent?"

"Don't worry!" Venerable White turned around and said with a smug smile, "Although I'm condensing 'Sword Intent,' I've also consumed some 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' out of curiosity. I can easily test and compare the 'Saber Intent usage rate' between the two!"

After speaking, Senior White looked at Song Shuhang and asked, "How is it, young friend Shuhang?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior White," Song Shuhang.

Senior White Bai laughed heartily, pinched the Lotus Seed, and prepared to eat it.

At this moment, True Lord White Crane said, "Senior White, please wait a moment. At least... at least sterilize this Lotus Seed in boiling water for 24 hours, right?"

But before it could finish speaking, Venerable White had already swallowed the Lotus Seed in one gulp.

A mouthful of fragrance... This feeling was just like when he was eating the 'Fairy Bie Xue' Immortal Chef Banquet, with countless wonderful flavors stimulating Venerable White's taste buds.

That's fantastic! It's almost at the level of a 'Immortal Chef Banquet'.

Song Shuhang asked expectantly, "Senior White, how effective are the Lotus Seeds?"

Venerable White gave a thumbs up. "Excellent! Very delicious, almost on par with Fellow Daoist Bie Xue's 'Immortal Chef Banquet'."

Song Shuhang: "..."

Just as I thought.

In fact, when Venerable White volunteered to be the 'test subject,' Shuhang had a thought in his mind—could it be that Senior White thought the 'Lotus Seed' would taste delicious, so he volunteered to test Lotus Seed effects?

"Ahem!" Venerable White coughed.

Because it was so delicious, I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Now that he has tasted these Lotus Seed, he should responsibly give them an evaluation.

Venerable White sensed the effects of the Lotus Seed he had consumed. Let's see how much of his 'Saber Intent' he was using!

Although he couldn't condense Saber Intent, Venerable White could easily test the absorption and utilization rate of the Saber Intent within the Lotus Seed.

A moment later.

"Hmm? Very good." Venerable White exclaimed, "The Saber Intent in this 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' is very pure and gentle. After consumption, it will not resist the cultivator's absorption, avoiding meaningless consumption. The absorption speed is very fast; of the ten percent Saber Intent, the absorption and utilization rate is over eighty percent. Overall, the effect of this 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' is equivalent to two to three 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass.' In addition, considering its delicious taste, one Lotus Seed is worth exchanging for four to five 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass.'"

The credibility of Venerable White's words is absolutely top-notch.

"One Lotus Seed is as effective as two or three 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass'?" Song Shuhang's eyes lit up.

Indeed, in this world, there are no useless superpowers, only useless users!

[Lotus-Blossom Tongue]—that's quite impressive.

"Young friend Shuhang, if you want to condense Saber Intent in a short time... I recommend that you continuously create these 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Lotus Seed' to exchange for 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass' and earn the price difference. As long as you have enough 'Saber-Intent Penetrating Mystique Grass,' you will definitely comprehend Saber Intent," Venerable White advised.