Three Heaven-Defying Natural Treasures

Cheng Duoyi looked at the three heavenly treasures floating in mid-air, each radiating a different halo, and asked, "What are the different effects of these heavenly treasures?"

The Holy Space Dragon looked toward the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine on the far left.

It was milky white throughout, its vines covered in fine, pale-gold dragon scale patterns. At every node, a translucent green dragon bead the size of a grain of rice protruded, each about three centimeters in length.

"This one is called the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine, bathed in the blood of the life-attribute Dragon Clan," the Holy Space Dragon explained softly. "It is best at nourishing the origin of life. Not only can it slowly repair the foundation damage of a life-attribute martial soul, but it can also induce the birth of dragon blood within a soul master, extending their lifespan. For soul masters whose vitality is overdrawn, it is a holy item for prolonging life. It is especially compatible with a life-attribute martial soul like the Ancient Life Tree; I believe increasing its age by a thousand or eight hundred years would be no problem."

"What?" Cheng Duoyi was shocked. "An increase of a thousand or eight hundred years? Is the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine really that strong?"

Cheng Duoyi thought of something: "The dragon blood it was bathed in... it wouldn't be at the level of a First-Class God, would it?"

The Holy Space Dragon laughed: "Master, you guessed correctly. It was indeed bathed in the life-attribute Dragon Clan Blood of a First-Class God. Normally, the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine can only increase age by between one hundred and three hundred years, but this one is different; otherwise, it wouldn't be able to provide such a high increase. You can gauge the life-extension potential of the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine by these translucent green dragon beads the size of grains of rice."

"Each bead increases age by one hundred years. There are ten on this one, which can increase it by a thousand years. Considering the situation you mentioned, after replenishing the foundation, a conservative estimate of an eight-hundred-year increase is no problem. If the martial soul is a perfect match, it might even double."

Cheng Duoyi's eyes turned red; this was a thousand or eight hundred years!

Forget it, Elder Mu has been so good to me; it is most appropriate to give it to him...

Cheng Duoyi looked at the other heavenly treasures and asked, "What are the effects of the other two? They can't be this strong too, right?"

The Holy Space Dragon looked at the treasure in the center. It was only the size of a fist, shaped like the slowly beating heart of a young dragon, its surface covered in a translucent amber shell, which was filled with lifelike golden dragon patterns.

"This is called the Dragon Bodhi Heart, formed by gathering a large amount of Dragon Clan Blood essence," the Holy Space Dragon said. "It can not only stabilize the divine soul, but also prevent the dissipation of the divine soul caused by excessive loss of vitality. At the same time, it can improve the condition of a martial soul, randomly manifesting a Dragon Clan attribute, and even induce the birth of a True Dragon-level dragon bloodline within the body."

Cheng Duoyi was truly envious of such a good item.

It was a pity that he couldn't use it. He possessed the Seven-Colored Bloodline, and his spiritual power was already very strong, requiring no stabilization. Facing such a treasure, Cheng Duoyi didn't know how to describe his feelings.

Although I can't use it, I can give it to someone else.

Thinking this, Cheng Duoyi began to consider who to give it to.

Leng Yaozhu?

Not quite appropriate. Leng Yaozhu's martial soul was the Light Phoenix; she didn't need a dragon bloodline. If the phoenix bloodline and the dragon bloodline were to conflict, that would be a disaster.

Leng Xue'er?

Also not quite appropriate; Leng Xue'er's martial soul was the Ice Phoenix.

For a moment, he thought of Xie Xie and Yun Xiao. It seemed Xie Xie would be very suitable, but he didn't want to give it away; it was simply too precious...

Forget it, I'll keep such a good item for now and decide in the future.

If Xie Xie is truly willing to be my little brother, giving it to him wouldn't be bad.

Thinking this, Cheng Duoyi looked at the final heavenly treasure.

It was translucent ice-blue overall, with a cap like a millennium ice crystal polished a thousand times, naturally carved with a coiled ice dragon pattern.

"This Dragon Saliva Ganoderma absorbed ten-thousand-year ice spring water and the dragon saliva of an ice dragon," the Holy Space Dragon continued. "It can purify impurities in vitality, making the originally chaotic life energy pure and refined. At the same time, it can significantly delay aging and extend a soul master's lifespan."

Three streams of light slowly landed in Cheng Duoyi's palm. The three different energies intertwined, forming a three-colored light shield that enveloped his hand.

Cheng Duoyi could clearly feel the immense vitality contained within the three different heavenly treasures. He took out two jade boxes and stored the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine and the Dragon Saliva Ganoderma.

As for the Dragon Bodhi Heart, he handed it to the Holy Space Dragon.

Cheng Duoyi said, "I can't use this Dragon Bodhi Heart for the time being, so it can stay here. Otherwise, if I take it away, its medicinal efficacy might dissipate. I'll take the other two."

"Thank you, Holy Space Dragon."

The Holy Space Dragon quickly said, "Being able to help the Master is this servant's blessing."

Cheng Duoyi said, "I'm heading back now. You all wait here for my good news. I will come to see you from time to time in the future. Wait for my return."

"This servant and the others will always await the Master!"

When Cheng Duoyi returned to his Spirit Sea and saw the Tyrant Dragon, he paused.

How could I have forgotten the Tyrant Dragon? If I were to raise its bloodline to the True Dragon level, wouldn't it become incredibly powerful? Cheng Duoyi shook his head again. There may be other opportunities in the future. The most important thing is that the Dragon Bodhi Heart can allow a soul master to manifest dragon blood. I cannot venture out alone; I will certainly need a multitude of subordinates to follow me in the future. I shall have to see who proves most worthy...

Thinking this, Cheng Duoyi returned to the real world.

He glanced at the scenery outside the window and closed his eyes to sleep.

The next morning, after everyone finished breakfast, Cheng Duoyi let Tang Wuling and the others go to observe how to cultivate spirit souls, while he went to find Mu Qingtian.

Mu Qingtian did not usually live at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, but since Cheng Duoyi was currently there, Mu Qingtian had not been in a hurry to leave.

"Grandpa Mu, guess what good thing I found for you?" Cheng Duoyi held the jade box in his hand and looked at Mu Qingtian with joy.

"It's Yi'er." Mu Qingtian lay on his chair, glanced at the box in Cheng Duoyi's hand, and his heart trembled.

He had sensed the dense vitality within the jade box.

Although a jade box could store heavenly treasures and rare items well, it could not achieve one hundred percent storage without leaking a trace of aura.

At this moment, the aura emanating from the box in Cheng Duoyi's hand was definitely a top-tier treasure for enhancing vitality!

"Yi'er, who gave you the item inside this jade box?" Mu Qingtian asked sternly.

Cheng Duoyi was startled by Mu Qingtian's seriousness, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled: "Grandpa Mu, did you sense the aura emanating from the box? The item inside was given to me by a... partner. Don't ask about the source of the item. I heard this can improve your physical condition. Yi'er has never shown you any filial piety, so now I am here to honor you. I'm giving it to you."

Cheng Duoyi placed the jade box into Mu Qingtian's arms.

Mu Qingtian looked at the grinning Cheng Duoyi, then glanced at the jade box. After a moment of silence, he said, "Since it is a gift from Yi'er to Grandfather, I shall accept it. Let me see what is inside."

Under Cheng Duoyi's expectant gaze, Mu Qingtian opened the jade box. When he saw the heaven-and-earth treasure within, his eyes widened in shock!

Even the faint aura it emitted provided a significant improvement to his vitality, and it even offered a slight boost to his remaining lifespan.

He immediately closed the lid and said sternly, "Yi'er, I cannot accept this. Tell Grandfather, how did you come by this?"

If it were an ordinary item, he would have accepted it long ago.

But now, he could sense that this was likely not just a rare treasure.

It was a legendary heaven-and-earth treasure!

The conditions for the birth of a heaven-and-earth treasure were incredibly harsh; the appearance of every such item was accompanied by a bloody storm.

And the heaven-and-earth treasure Cheng Duoyi had given him was more precious than any he had ever seen. How could he possibly accept it?

Cheng Duoyi said, "Grandfather, this is called the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine. As for who gave it to me, I truly cannot say. I only know it can improve your health, and since he was willing to give it to me, I am giving it to you. If you don't accept it, I'll just throw it away; it's of no use to me anyway."

Cheng Duoyi made a move to grab the jade box.

Seeing this, Mu Qingtian hurriedly said, "You child, it's not that I don't want it, it's just that it's too precious. It wouldn't be right for me to use it; it would be better to keep it for yourself to use in the future. I am already very happy that you have such filial piety."

Cheng Duoyi said pitifully, "Grandpa Mu, I'm going to get married and have children in the future. When that time comes, my children will have to call you Great-Grandfather. Don't you want to see your great-grandchildren?"

Mu Qingtian looked at the jade box. Did he not want it?

How could that be!

It was just that the item was too precious; he couldn't accept it!

However, looking at the pitiful Cheng Duoyi and hearing his words, he did want to see his great-grandchildren!

After all, who wouldn't want to hold their great-grandchild?

Seeing Mu Qingtian's resolve waver, Cheng Duoyi continued, "I have also prepared an item of the same level for my mother. Grandpa Mu, you don't need to worry about my mother scolding me."

Seeing this, Mu Qingtian sighed, "I should still contact Leng Yaozhu. An item of this level is not something I can just absorb as I please. I'll ask her if it's possible to cultivate this heaven-and-earth treasure or refine it into a pill. For me to use it as is would be a waste! A waste!"

Cheng Duoyi quickly said, "But Yi'er thinks it's very worth it!"

Mu Qingtian did not reply, as he was already contacting Leng Yaozhu.

Leng Yaozhu was still organizing official documents when she saw Mu Qingtian's communication request.

"Old Mu, is something the matter?"

"Yaozhu, if you are free, please come over..."

"Alright."

Leng Yaozhu was somewhat surprised, but she didn't say much. It was only a short walk away, and since this was the first time Mu Qingtian had used such a tone, she couldn't refuse.

Before long, Leng Yaozhu arrived at Mu Qingtian's residence.

Mu Qingtian told her about the situation with the jade box.

Leng Yaozhu's expression was a mix of shock and complexity.

Upon sensing the life-force aura emitted by the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine, even she could barely restrain herself. Longevity... who wouldn't desire it?

However, she forced herself to hold back.

If it were anyone else, she might have snatched it, but since it was given to Mu Qingtian by Cheng Duoyi, she could not!

"Yi'er, when someone gave this to you, did they mention any conditions?" Leng Yaozhu asked.

She was now worried that others might have ulterior motives, but that didn't seem right either!

Who would be willing to part with such a precious item?

If it were her, she wouldn't be able to!

Cheng Duoyi blinked his large, adorable eyes and smiled, "Mother, there is one condition."

"What condition?" Leng Yaozhu asked.

Mu Qingtian also looked over.

Cheng Duoyi said, "In the future, I may need to cultivate some soul spirits."

"Just that?" Leng Yaozhu was puzzled.

Surely, just cultivating soul spirits wasn't worth such a massive gift!

"That's right," Cheng Duoyi said. "Mother, Grandpa Mu, you don't need to worry. This really came through legitimate channels; they had a request of me, so they gave it to me. And this one is for you, Mother. You have taken care of me for so long, and I haven't given you a proper gift yet. Please, Mother, accept it."

As he spoke, Cheng Duoyi pulled out another jade box.

Leng Yaozhu sensed that the aura emitted by this jade box was no weaker than that of the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine, and she was deeply shaken. "Yi'er, is it really as simple as cultivating soul spirits? Are there no other conditions?"

Leng Yaozhu was now worried that they had ulterior motives. After all, Cheng Duoyi was so young; how could he possibly cultivate powerful soul spirits?

Moreover, the fact that they could secretly contact Cheng Duoyi right under her and Leng Xue'er's noses showed that they were definitely not good people!

"Really, Mother, when have I ever lied to you?" Cheng Duoyi said firmly.

Leng Yaozhu nodded; Cheng Duoyi had indeed never lied to her.

Leng Yaozhu asked, "Do you know the effects of these two heaven and earth treasures?"

Cheng Duoyi thought for a moment before deciding to speak up.

He had already realized that Mu Qingtian likely did not want to absorb the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine.

"Mom, the effects of this Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine... and this is the Dragon Saliva Ganoderma..."

"Mom, if you consume the Dragon Saliva Ganoderma, not only can you break through to level ninety-nine, but your spiritual power might even reach a higher realm; it's not impossible to even reach the God Origin Realm!"

"That way, if I ever cause big trouble in the future, you can cover for me!"

Leng Yaozhu's expression was complex. She hadn't expected that Cheng Duoyi would think of her first when he had such precious items, and that he hadn't even kept the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine—a treasure capable of increasing one's lifespan by about a thousand years—for himself, choosing instead to give it to Mu Qingtian.

She truly didn't know how to describe her feelings.

In the end, Leng Yaozhu crouched down and gently stroked Yi'er's head: "Yi'er has grown up. I'll save this Dragon Saliva Ganoderma for you; it won't be of much help to me right now, I..."

Cheng Duoyi stubbornly insisted, "Mom, this is a gift I'm giving you. Do you really have the heart to make Yi'er sad? Or is it that you think the gift Yi'er gave is a bit too valuable, so you don't want it? If I want to give you gifts in the future, does that mean I can only give you bad ones?"

"Mom, Grandpa Mu, you are my elders. I really want you to become stronger and live longer. Are you saying you don't want Yi'er's wish to come true? Do you both want to leave Yi'er?" As Cheng Duoyi spoke, his voice began to choke with emotion: "If you don't use them, I won't bother you anymore in the future. You don't even treat me like family..."

Seeing that Cheng Duoyi was about to cry, Leng Yaozhu panicked immediately.

"Alright, alright, alright. Mom accepts the gift Yi'er gave her."

"I will watch you fuse with it."

Leng Yaozhu smiled, "Something like this cannot be fused with just casually; it requires adjusting one's state to the peak."

"Since Mom said I will fuse with it, I won't lie to you."

"I will also watch over Mu Qingtian as he absorbs the heaven and earth treasure you gifted him. Now you can finally rest easy, right?"

Cheng Duoyi nodded, choking back sobs: "Mm-hmm. If you don't use them, I won't talk to you ever again."

"Alright, alright, alright. Mom won't lie to you. When has Mom ever lied to you?"

Cheng Duoyi nodded, then said, "Then I'll go check on the soul spirits I've been cultivating. Mom, Grandpa Mu, you must absorb them."

"Alright, I understand."