Xuan Qing: I'm Just Enjoying the Scenery

After reviewing the basic inheritance, Xuan Qing chose the simplest Spirit Gathering Array and began constructing it.

He rose to his feet, condensing a faint wisp of Dou Qi at his fingertips. His fingers moved slowly across the cold ground, and fine, flowing silver spirit patterns gradually emerged.

The Dou Qi wound along specific paths, every stroke requiring precise control. The slightest deviation would render the entire Spirit Formation useless.

Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head to the side, gazing curiously in Xuan Qing's direction.

She was slowly absorbing the medicinal properties of the poison. Strands of pale purple poison gas gently swirled around her as the Calamity Poison Body mildly digested the toxins entering her body.

Xuan Qing focused and connected the final formation pattern, sealing it shut. The complete Spirit Gathering Array immediately lit up with a faint pearly glow, and the formation base on the ground trembled softly.

He slowly closed his eyes and carefully sensed the formation's operation.

The Dou Qi Continent did not possess the spiritual energy of the Great Thousand World.

Yet this Spirit Gathering Array was exceptionally profound and was not limited to a single type of energy.

The instant the formation's domain spread out, all the sparse energy of heaven and earth in the surroundings was drawn in by the formation.

The scattered primordial energy of heaven and earth slowly flowed into the valley, forming a hazy aura visible to the naked eye as it gently circled and swirled.

"Although the Dou Qi Continent has no spiritual energy, the effect is still the same."

Xuan Qing sighed inwardly.

The wonder of formations lay in their ability to accommodate all forms of energy. Even in another world, they could still gather the essence of heaven and earth and accelerate cultivation. It was truly remarkable.

Although the First-Rank Spirit Gathering Array could not dramatically increase cultivation speed, it was far safer and more efficient than meditating and breathing in energy on one's own.

Xiao Yi Xian stopped refining the poison. Her clear eyes stared at the Spirit Gathering Array glowing with silver light on the ground as she softly exclaimed,

"Master, what is this? I can feel that the energy in the valley has become much denser!"

Xuan Qing lowered his gaze to the girl's astonished expression, a faint smile resting on his lips as he slowly explained,

"This is a First-Rank Spirit Gathering Array. It can draw the primordial energy of heaven and earth from all directions into one place."

As he spoke, the thin primordial energy throughout the valley continuously flowed into the formation.

Xuan Qing swept his gaze over the hazy aura circulating through the valley and said calmly,

"This formation is useless to me, but it is quite useful for someone like you, who has yet to advance to the Dou Zhe realm."

Xiao Yi Xian was slightly taken aback before understanding dawned on her.

Xuan Qing's cultivation had long since reached the Dou Emperor realm. The Dou Qi gathered by such a low-rank formation was no more than a drop in the bucket to him.

But for Xiao Yi Xian, who was still stuck before the threshold of the Dou Zhe realm, it was a genuine aid.

Xuan Qing raised his hand and looked at the girl gently.

"Xian'er, cultivate slowly here in the valley. Your master will be heading out for a while."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly looked up at him, a trace of worry in her eyes.

"Master, where are you going?"

"I'll scout the surrounding area and take a look at the environment outside this valley."

Xuan Qing replied indifferently.

"The formation patterns of the Spirit Gathering Array have already stabilized. Cultivate here without worry, and do not leave the valley's boundaries carelessly, lest you encounter danger."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded gently and replied sweetly,

"Xian'er understands. Master, please be careful on the road."

Xuan Qing said no more. His figure flickered slightly, turning into a faint afterimage as he darted out of the valley in an instant.

After leaving the valley,

Xuan Qing used Dou Qi Transformation Wings to fly through the air. Before long, he returned to the Myriad Medicine Hall.

The fragrance of medicine lingered within the hall, while the passing attendants organized the herbs on the shelves.

Mr. Yao was seated behind the counter, flipping through a catalog of medicinal herbs. When he saw Xuan Qing, who had just left, return once more,

he could not help raising his head. Surprise appeared in his eyes, mingled with cautious fear, and he quickly rose to cup his hands in greeting.

"My lord, is there anything else you need?"

Xuan Qing glanced at him indifferently. His gaze was calm, carrying not the slightest pressure, yet Mr. Yao's heart still tightened.

The presence of a Dou Emperor stood right before him. Even if the other party was not angry, he did not dare show the slightest negligence.

Xuan Qing slowly said, "Nothing. I'm just looking at the medicinal herbs."

Mr. Yao immediately put on a respectful smile and hurriedly waved his hand.

"My lord, please look around as you please. Whatever catches your eye, I will give it to you directly. I absolutely cannot accept your money."

Xuan Qing shook his head slightly. "There's no need for that. I won't pay less than I owe."

With that, he slowly walked past row after row of medicine shelves. His vast soul power quietly spread out, sweeping across every type of herb on display.

His gaze passed over a pile of Yellow Lotus Essence. The rest were all dull and grayish, looking like ordinary clumps of dirt.

Yet he discovered that one piece was different. Beneath its stony surface was a faint crimson hue, like fresh blood.

As he drew closer, it gave off a faint smell of blood.

This must be the Blood Lotus Crystal from the original story.

Seeing Xuan Qing stop before the medicine shelf, Mr. Yao hurried forward.

"My lord, have you taken an interest in this Yellow Lotus Essence? This batch was just acquired."

Xuan Qing lightly tapped the unusual piece of Yellow Lotus Essence with his fingertip and said calmly,

"I want this one."

Mr. Yao plastered an attentive smile across his face and hurriedly waved his hand.

"My lord, this piece of Yellow Lotus Essence is extremely cheap. I won't charge you for it. Consider it a small token of respect from our shop."

Xuan Qing frowned slightly. "Whatever it costs is what it costs. I don't want to take other people's things for free."

Even though Xuan Qing said so, how could Mr. Yao possibly dare accept money from a Dou Emperor?

In his eyes, having this lord honor the Myriad Medicine Hall with his presence was already the hall's good fortune. If he still dared charge him money, that would be failing to appreciate his favor.

Mr. Yao repeatedly declined, his tone exceptionally sincere.

"My lord, you jest. Such a small item is nothing. Your willingness to visit is the honor of our Myriad Medicine Hall. We absolutely cannot speak of money."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Xuan Qing did not argue further.

"Then, thank you."

Xuan Qing said this, then raised his hand to point at a nearby medicine shelf.

"Also, bring me Purple Heart Grass, Blood-Patterned Flower, Poison-Cleansing Vine, and several other medicinal herbs."

"Of course, my lord. Please wait a moment!" Mr. Yao immediately called for an attendant and quickly fetched the various supplementary herbs.

At that moment, a ding sounded in Xuan Qing's mind.

[ Ding—Congratulations to the host for seizing one Blood Lotus Crystal. Reward: one Blood Lotus Pill. ]

"The Blood Lotus Pill is a fifth-tier medicinal pill. Its main effect is helping cultivators resist the terrifying heat of Heavenly Flames, making it an essential item for devouring Heavenly Flames!"

A thought faintly crossed Xuan Qing's mind.

Blood Lotus Pill? It seems seizing low-level items really doesn't give any good rewards.

When he had left the Pill Tower, he had already stored several Blood Lotus Pills in his storage ring.

Mr. Yao handed all the supplementary herbs to Xuan Qing and carefully said, "My lord, all the medicinal herbs have been prepared."

Xuan Qing withdrew his thoughts and stored the Blood Lotus Crystal and the supplementary herbs in his storage ring together.

Seeing that Xuan Qing had no intention of leaving, Mr. Yao stood awkwardly to the side and asked,

"My lord, do you have any other instructions?"

Xuan Qing raised his eyes slightly, propping his head up with one hand as he looked toward the road outside the Myriad Medicine Hall that led straight to the Magical Beast Mountain Range. He said casually,

"Nothing. I'm just enjoying the scenery."