Immortal Herbs Are Useless?

As time passed, Donghuang Taiyi felt that soaking in the spring water no longer had any effect on his physique.

Next, it was time to absorb those two god-level spirit bones.

However, seeing Qian Renxue still undergoing Ice and Fire Body Tempering, Donghuang Taiyi decided to wait for a moment.

Therefore, Donghuang Taiyi left the spring and arrived outside the valley.

Once he emerged, Donghuang Taiyi immediately spotted Yue Guan and Qian Daoliu.

Seeing Donghuang Taiyi, Qian Daoliu spoke up and asked:

"Xiao Yi, you're out. How is Xiao Xue doing now?"

"Grandfather, the spring water is no longer useful to me, so I came out first. Xiao Xue is still using the spring to temper her body; it might take a little more time."

Then, Donghuang Taiyi turned to Yue Guan and asked:

"Elder Ju, among the many immortal herbs, is there one suitable for me?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Guan hurriedly replied:

"Young Master Taiyi, among the many immortal herbs, the most suitable for you should be that immortal-grade Sun Essence Herb. It complements your spirit perfectly, making your spirit even purer and causing the Sun True Fire you erupt with to be even more powerful."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi nodded and said:

"In that case, give it to me now. While Xiao Xue is still tempering her body, I will absorb this immortal herb first."

Yue Guan quickly handed over a storage ring. After taking the ring, Donghuang Taiyi used his spirit power to peer inside. Nearly a hundred immortal herbs were stored within, each perfectly harvested and preserved, with instructions on how to consume them written by Yue Guan on every box.

Donghuang Taiyi then took out the Sun Essence Herb and asked Yue Guan:

"Elder Ju, have you taken out your Strange Velvet Chrysanthemum?"

To this, Yue Guan replied:

"I have, and I also took out the one for Old Ghost."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi glanced at Qian Daoliu, who nodded in response.

It turned out that after Yue Guan and Qian Daoliu had come out, Yue Guan was thrilled to see his Strange Velvet Chrysanthemum, but he remembered his good brother Gui Mei back at Spirit Hall. Furthermore, he had found an immortal herb among the collection that was perfectly suited for Gui Mei.

Thus, Yue Guan had asked Qian Daoliu for an immortal herb for Gui Mei, promising that upon returning to Spirit Hall, he would ensure Gui Mei, like himself, would swear loyalty to Qian Renxue and Donghuang Taiyi until death.

Hearing Yue Guan's guarantee, Qian Daoliu had finally agreed.

Donghuang Taiyi then handed the storage ring to Qian Daoliu for safekeeping.

Qian Daoliu shook his head and said:

"Taiyi, you keep this. The future belongs to you and Xiao Xue; keeping them will help you cultivate a group of loyal subordinates for yourselves."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi naturally did not refuse and readily tucked the storage ring away.

He then said to Qian Daoliu:

"Since that is the case, I won't stand on ceremony with you, Grandfather."

Donghuang Taiyi walked to the side, took out the Sun Essence Herb, and began to absorb the immortal herb according to the method provided by Yue Guan.

As the Sun Essence Herb entered his body, Donghuang Taiyi felt a pure energy dissolve in his throat and flow into his abdomen. He began to use his spirit power to refine this energy.

However, as he refined it, Donghuang Taiyi discovered that—whether because his spirit was too powerful or for some other reason—the Sun Essence Herb did not make his spirit purer as Yue Guan had described; it only made his spirit power more refined and increased his total spirit power.

Donghuang Taiyi was not discouraged. In his view, his spirit was derived from absorbing one ten-thousandth of the origin of Donghuang Taiyi, and the original Donghuang Taiyi was one of the first two Three-Legged Golden Crows in heaven and earth, already at the pinnacle. Therefore, it made sense that it could not be further purified.

He then felt his spirit power slowly refining and gradually increasing.

Just like that, a day passed. When Donghuang Taiyi opened his eyes, he saw Qian Renxue standing right in front of him.

Seeing Donghuang Taiyi open his eyes, Qian Renxue said:

"Xiao Yi, how was your absorption? Let me tell you, after I finished tempering my body in that spring, not only was my physique greatly enhanced, but I am certain I can absorb a twenty-thousand-year spirit ring for my next one. My spirit power also increased by three levels; I have now reached level forty-seven."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi replied:

"After absorbing the immortal herb, I also feel that my spirit power has greatly improved, but since I haven't absorbed a spirit ring yet, I still appear to be at level thirty."

While the two were still talking, Qian Daoliu walked over and said:

"Alright, since you are both finished, prepare to leave. We will first hunt for Xiao Yi's third spirit ring, then return to Spirit City for Xiao Xue to absorb her immortal herb."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi shook his head quickly and said:

"Grandfather, we cannot leave yet. There is something I need in the spring below. Originally, I didn't take it because Xiao Xue was still using the spring to temper her body. Now that she is finished, I need to go and retrieve it. The process will take some time, so we can let Xiao Xue absorb her immortal herb here first. By then, she will surely be able to cultivate her spirit to level fifty, and we can help her obtain her fifth spirit ring before returning to Spirit City."

After saying this, Donghuang Taiyi followed Yue Guan's instructions, took out the immortal herb most suitable for Qian Renxue, and handed it to her.

Qian Daoliu chose to trust Donghuang Taiyi, after all, he was a successor of a god.

Qian Daoliu said:

"In that case, go ahead. We will wait for you here."

Hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi did not hesitate and hurried toward the spring. He soon reached the edge of the water and spoke to the God of Destruction in his mind:

"My Lord, I am ready to dive into the water to find the corpse of the Ice and Fire Dragon King. You must protect me."

"Little Taiyi, go down with peace of mind. I didn't even hold these two dragons in high regard when they were alive, let alone now that they are just corpses."

With that, Donghuang Taiyi did not hesitate, jumped into the spring once more, and swam toward the bottom.