Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma! Spirit-Concentrating Sea-Illuminating Art!
The steward led the two inside and then closed the door tightly behind them.
Li Hanguang followed and handed over the receipt Qin Lie had given him, indicating that he wanted to exchange his remaining Merit for the most expensive Spiritual Root.
The steward reviewed the documents regarding the transfer of Merit and verified the signatures, indicating that there were no problems.
The Spiritual Root are stored in a separate storeroom.
There are not many boxes on the shelf, and each one is individually sealed and maintained.
The steward took a stone box from it and placed it on the wooden table in front of Yang Xiao. The table immediately became heavy, indicating its weight.
"My lord, this item is called Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma, a low-grade earth-attribute Spiritual Root."
"Earth is warm and gentle, adept at bearing and refining. After being incorporated into the Dao Infant, it resides in the Spleen Earth position, which can enhance its refining ability."
As the steward explained, the box lid was opened.
The box was filled with grayish-white native soil, and a Spiritual Root was rooted in it.
The cap is no bigger than the palm of your hand, grayish-yellow and rough, with a stone-like appearance. A tender shoot is sprouting from the base of the plant, making it look like a strangely shaped stone at first glance.
Only by getting close can one feel the rich earth-elemental Spiritual Qi contained within.
Yang Xiao did not rush to reach out.
A wisp of perception probed into the soil and the tender shoots, and the faint yet persistent vitality within them was reflected back to me.
Although this Spiritual Root is of low grade, it is not a withered or dead root.
The steward, following protocol, instructed, "This Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma has been nurtured in its original soil since it was harvested, and its roots are undamaged. It is recommended that it not be removed from the rock before it is refined into Dao Infant, to avoid leakage of Spiritual Power and affecting its activity."
Yang Xiao read carefully and took notes.
The steward presented the verified accounts to the two men. After deducting the Spiritual Root, Qin Lie's remaining Merit were minimal.
The stone box was then officially handed over to Yang Xiao.
It feels slightly heavy in the hand, and the coolness of the rock and soil seeps out through the box walls.
He put the stone box into the Silver Xiezhi Tally, and with a thought, the silver pendant at his waist sank slightly, and for the first time, something was put into the storage space.
The two left the storeroom where the Spiritual Root were stored.
Seeing that Yang Xiao had finally obtained his first Spiritual Root, Li Hanguang felt relieved, realizing that he, as the middleman, had successfully completed his task.
"Lord Yang, I won't stay any longer. I'll head back to Qingzhou first."
The two walked to the courtyard gate.
Yang Xiao nodded, without trying to stop him.
Li Hanguang stopped, straightened his clothes, and bowed to Yang Xiao according to his new position.
Yang Xiao simply said, "Be careful on the road."
Li Hanguang agreed and turned to leave.
Yang Xiao watched the figure disappear through the corridor until it was out of sight before turning his gaze away.
I don't know when we'll meet again.
Yang Xiao did not return immediately. He went back to the inner treasury, used a silver talisman to open the door, and went to the place where the Dao-Infant Realm cultivation techniques were stored.
The quantity is small, but the items are clearly distinguishable.
Slaughter, physical refinement, and spiritual cultivation each occupy a separate column, with some further subdivided into attribute categories such as metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, thus categorizing them into different types.
Although there are many categories, there are basically only one or two books to choose from for each category.
Perhaps it's a case of "better to have none than something bad"?
He walked along the training manual display stand, his gaze sweeping over the names, most of which were difficult to pronounce and quite profound.
Yang Xiao first ruled out weapons and martial arts.
His close-combat skills are sufficient for now. With the Army-Breaking Spear, the Shadowless Blade, and a full set of attributes, he won't lack any means when it comes to a real fight.
The more obvious shortcoming at present lies in the cultivation of the spirit and soul.
Previously, the ability to withstand Xuan Zhen and the Yellow Wind Demon King was mainly due to the strength of [Soul Cleansing] and the Five-Colored Glazed Dao Infant.
Being able to withstand it does not mean that one's spiritual foundation is profound.
Seeing that Yang Xiao had something on his mind, the steward didn't say much, but silently followed behind. Only when Yang Xiao stopped and looked thoughtful did he speak, showing excellent service manners.
"My lord, the internal database currently contains three categories for the soul and spirit categories."
The steward took out several martial arts manuals and explained their characteristics.
"One type is offensive, with direct power, but it requires a deep accumulation of spiritual energy. If the spiritual energy accumulation is weak, the spiritual attack formed may not only fail to shake the enemy, but may even collapse first, injuring itself."
"The other type is the clone type, which is suitable for simultaneously controlling multiple objects with the power of the divine soul. It also requires the accumulation of divine soul power."
"The last category is suitable for refining the spirit and nurturing the sea of consciousness, and it is also the most popular choice."
"However, the downside is that it's not easy to get started, and progress is slow at first."
Seeing Yang Xiao's brows furrow, the manager quickly pointed out his advantages.
"The advantage is a solid foundation, making it ideal for building a strong base. Once you've mastered this skill, learning the other two will be a breeze, requiring absolutely no effort!"
Yang Xiao had no reason to hesitate and immediately decided to choose the last category.
"Let's look at the last type, those who have condensed their divine souls."
"Okay!"
The steward gently took a thick booklet from the wooden shelf; the cover read, "The Spirit-Concentrating Sea-Illuminating Art."
After receiving the manual from the steward, Yang Xiao glanced at the introduction for a moment before finally deciding on it.
"That's it."
Yang Xiao walked out of the inner warehouse.
At this moment, in addition to the Inspector's clothes, the storage space of the Silver Xiezhi Tally now contained an extra stone box and a cultivation manual.
The former relates to the foundation of the Dao Infant, while the latter makes up for the shortcomings of the spirit and soul.
Unexpectedly, he was able to collect two extremely useful items so quickly. He didn't go anywhere else and went directly to the residence prepared for the Inspector by the general administration.
Finally, they randomly chose a small courtyard, put up a sign, and named it.
The courtyard was simply furnished, but there was no Martial Arts Arena.
There was only one quiet room and one bedroom, with ordinary plants growing beside the stone table.
Yang Xiao couldn't wait to sit down in the quiet room.
He took out his greatest find of the day: a stone box and a cultivation manual.
They were equipped before I even took office!
Yang Xiao placed the stone box on the table and opened the lid.
The grayish-yellow cap is still rough, the fine roots tightly grip the soil, and there is only a tender yellow bud in the center, exactly the same as when I first saw it in the inner warehouse.
He reached out and carefully stroked the roots to confirm that they were still alive, and then a thought struck him.
The Spiritual Root in the stone box vanished instantly.
A gray-yellow stone fungus has appeared in the sixth Equipment Slot.
The roots, which were originally curled up in the soil, stretched out on their own and were supported by the faint spiritual light in the groove, like a treasure being carefully enshrined.
A prompt then appears:
[Low-grade Earth-type Spiritual Root: Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma]
[Adding essence can accelerate growth.]
Yang Xiao stared at the two lines of prompts, pondering silently.
It takes a long time for Spiritual Root to grow from birth to maturity, and now we can personally verify just how much time [Spirit Nurturing] can shorten.
Cultivation requires sperm.
The only resources he could realistically invest were the Black Rock Demon Core and the Infant Core left behind by Xuan Zhen after his death.
Yang Xiao removed the Infant Core.
The surface of this jade Infant Core still gleams with a pale golden luster, and one can feel the immense amount of essence contained within it with a touch, after all, it is the culmination of a lifetime of cultivation by a Dao Infant monk.
Although he also possessed the Black Rock Demon Core, the essence of the Demon Core was ultimately inferior to that of a refined Infant Core.
If you're going to invest, invest in the ones that will have the best results first.
Buzz--!
The spiritual light within the tank trembled slightly.
The pale golden essence was continuously drawn from the Infant Core, transforming into a thin stream that slowly flowed into the stone fungus's roots.
The initial changes in Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma were not significant.
Only the central bud slightly lifted, and the grayish-yellow cap gradually gleamed with a warm luster.
Yang Xiao did not rush to activate it, but focused his attention on the Yellow Sprout Stone Ganoderma in the Equipment Slot, carefully sensing every change.
The light within the trough shone gently, like spring rain seeping into the earth.