Taking an Immortal Herb?

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Three days later.

Yang Dingtian, clan leader of the Breaking Clan, arrived at the sect by invitation. Yu Yuanzhen personally went out to receive him.

Yang Dingtian was somewhat flattered and could not help asking, "Sect Master Yu, did you invite me as a guest because you need something?"

"I do indeed have a favor to ask." A faint smile rested on Yu Yuanzhen's lips. "I unexpectedly obtained over a hundred rare herbs in the Star Dou Great Forest. Most of their types and effects have already been identified, but there is one herb that no one in the entire sect recognizes."

"After discussing it, someone said that your Breaking Clan is a family of pharmacological experts and would surely recognize this herb, so I specifically invited you here as a guest."

"An unrecognized herb?" Yang Dingtian said with interest, "Sect Master Yu, take me to see it. Our Breaking Clan is well versed in pharmacology; there are few medicinal herbs we do not recognize."

"Very well, Clan Leader Yang, this way." Yu Yuanzhen raised a hand in invitation.

The two entered the mountain gate together and arrived at the herb garden behind the mountain.

The herb picked from the Star Dou Great Forest had been planted in this medicinal field.

Yu Yuanzhen led Yang Dingtian to a patch of herbs and pointed at the plant. "Clan Leader Yang, it is this herb. Do you recognize it?"

It was a ganoderma, its cap golden yellow and its patterns resembling dragon scales. It radiated a gentle aura of light.

This... this was an Immortal Herb!

Yang Dingtian was secretly shocked. He considered whether he should swindle this Immortal Herb away, but after hesitating for a moment, he dismissed the idea.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was no soft target. If they learned this herb's value, the Breaking Clan would be in deep trouble.

Besides, though this Immortal Herb was precious, it would not be of much use to the Breaking Clan. They had not even set their sights on the Speed Clan's Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.

"Clan Leader Yang, have you recognized this Immortal Herb?" Seeing him remain silent, Yu Yuanzhen pressed him.

"Sect Master Yu, congratulations! This is an Immortal Herb!" Yang Dingtian came back to himself and smiled as he cupped his hands.

"What is an Immortal Herb?" Yu Yuanzhen looked utterly confused.

Yang Dingtian explained with a smile, "If medicinal herbs are divided into grades, Immortal Herbs are the most precious of all!"

"They are spiritual treasures born of heaven and earth, the finest natural treasures. Their effects vary, and their preciousness far surpasses all rare herbs."

"Moreover, they contain immense energy and cannot be refined into pills with ordinary medicine cauldrons, but they can be consumed directly."

Yu Yuanzhen finally understood. In short, it was an extraordinarily precious natural treasure.

"Then what is this Immortal Herb called, and what are its effects?"

Yang Dingtian said, "This Immortal Herb is called Bright Dragon Ganoderma. For Soul Masters with light-attribute dragon martial souls, consuming it strengthens their foundation, purifies their bloodline, replenishes their energy and strength, and improves their physique."

Yu Yuanzhen's eyes suddenly lit up. It had such effects?

It was practically tailor-made for Yu Mingxiao.

But on second thought, that was only natural. This herb had grown atop the remains of a Radiant Sacred Dragon, so it naturally contained the pure traits of a Radiant Sacred Dragon.

If Yu Mingxiao consumed it, his talent and potential would surely become even greater!

Yu Yuanzhen laughed heartily. "Clan Leader Yang, thank you. Please stay for a banquet and allow me to fulfill my duty as host and entertain you properly."

"You are too courteous, Sect Master Yu." Yang Dingtian smiled faintly and waved his hand.

The servants quickly prepared a feast. Cups were raised and exchanged, and both host and guest enjoyed themselves.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yu Yuanzhen had disciples bring out one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins as payment for identifying the Immortal Herb.

Yang Dingtian declined several times, but ultimately accepted the one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Afterward, Yu Yuanzhen had someone summon Yu Mingxiao.

Upon receiving the message, Yu Mingxiao immediately emerged from his cultivation state and headed to the sect's side hall to meet his father.

"Father, who is this?" Yu Mingxiao looked at the tall, thin old man beside his father and asked.

"This is Clan Leader Yang Dingtian of the Breaking Clan." Yu Yuanzhen introduced him with a smile.

Yu Mingxiao slightly cupped his hands and greeted him softly. "Clan Leader Yang."

The Breaking Clan was merely an affiliate of the Clear Sky Sect, so there was no need to be overly polite. Excessive courtesy would instead make the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seem lacking in confidence.

Yu Yuanzhen nodded in satisfaction. Neither arrogant nor servile—this was the bearing a sect heir should possess.

"Young Sect Master Yu." Yang Dingtian likewise cupped his hands in greeting.

"Father, why did you summon me?" Yu Mingxiao raised his head to look at him.

Yu Yuanzhen took out a ganoderma and said with a smile, "I have something good for you. According to Clan Leader Yang, this Bright Dragon Ganoderma is an Immortal Herb. For Soul Masters with light-attribute dragon martial souls, consuming it is greatly beneficial."

"An Immortal Herb?" Yu Mingxiao raised his brows, deeply surprised that they had found an Immortal Herb in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Seeing his expression, Yang Dingtian assumed he knew nothing about Immortal Herbs, so he began explaining them to him.

Yu Mingxiao pretended to come to a realization and nodded. "I understand. Then I will accept this Immortal Herb."

Yu Yuanzhen smiled. "Consume the Immortal Herb here. I will stand guard in case anything unexpected happens."

"Alright, then I shall consume this Immortal Herb shortly." Yu Mingxiao nodded slightly, then looked at Yang Dingtian. "Clan Leader Yang, do you have an illustrated handbook on Immortal Herbs?"

"I do, but what does the young sect master want with such a handbook?" Yang Dingtian looked puzzled.

"I want to look through it. If I encounter an Immortal Herb in the future, I will be able to recognize it," Yu Mingxiao said.

Immortal Herbs were not something one simply encountered. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had obtained one by chance, which was already an immense stroke of fortune. He really was a child, so naive... Yang Dingtian shook his head with a laugh. "Young Sect Master, I can lend you the handbook to read, but you must promise me that you will not share its contents with others."

Delight appeared on Yu Mingxiao's face as he replied softly, "I promise you. I absolutely will not share it."

He had expected Yang Dingtian to say that the Immortal Herb Illustrated Handbook was a family heirloom and could not be lent to outsiders, but he had not expected him to be so forthright.

"Very well." Yang Dingtian took a brand-new booklet from his Soul Tool and held it out to Yu Mingxiao. "This is the Immortal Herb Illustrated Handbook."

Yu Mingxiao glanced at it. The booklet had clearly been copied only recently.

He accepted the booklet and thanked him.

Yu Yuanzhen said, "Absorb that Immortal Herb first. You can read whenever you wish, and Clan Leader Yang will not be leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan today."

Yang Dingtian had told him that Immortal Herbs were exceedingly rare. Though he did not understand why his eldest son wanted to read the Immortal Herb Illustrated Handbook, he did not ask further.

What if this child really could find another Immortal Herb?

"Mhm." Yu Mingxiao put away the booklet, picked up the Bright Dragon Ganoderma, and began eating it bite by bite.

He had thought he would need water to swallow it, but the moment it entered his mouth, it turned into a warm, smooth liquid and slid down his throat.

Yang Dingtian reminded him, "After consuming an Immortal Herb, gather your Soul Power to help its effects merge into your body."

Yu Mingxiao immediately sat cross-legged and began cultivating.