Xuan Guang pondered for a moment before replying:
"If a Blessed Land is sealed within an Earth Abode and has no contact with the Mortal World, it can preserve Spirit Treasures from Dao Lineages that have since died out. There's nothing strange about that."
In truth, he knew very little about Broadwood himself, but there were precedents for such things. He could simply follow those examples to make his deductions.
Jiang Yang nodded, though inwardly he felt it was not that simple.
The reason was plain: the sight of the Peach Branch and Peach Blossom dispersing at anyone else's touch within the Blessed Land was still vivid in his mind. The secrets involved ran deep, and would likely be difficult to unravel anytime soon.
"Of course, that isn't the only reason this fruit is precious."
Xuan Guang continued:
"In ancient times, Broadwood governed the Three Qi. Strictly speaking, this spirit Peach is a Spirit Treasure born from the union of the two paths of 'Broadwood' and 'Longevity Qi.' That is why it possesses the wondrous ability to nourish life, prolong one's years, increase lifespan, and heal injuries."
"But now Broadwood no longer manifests, and the Three Qi have begun to separate. With the manifestations of those two paths missing or divided, even if someone attained the position of Longevity Qi anew, they would probably still be unable to produce this West Peak Spirit Peach."
Hearing this, Jiang Yang gained some understanding and said:
"Master, do you mean that even if heaven and earth permitted it, and someone could grow such a Spirit Root, it still wouldn't bear spirit Peaches capable of extending one's lifespan?"
"Precisely."
Xuan Guang nodded, lifted his cup, and took a sip.
"Rarity makes a thing precious. This is indeed worth a great deal."
Understanding, Jiang Yang