Taiyi raised an eyebrow.
He gazed at the ancient tree in astonishment, quite taken aback.
"Yes..."
Translucent green leaves rustled and swayed.
The ancient tree, roughly thirty feet tall, answered tremulously.
Ultimately, through communicating with it, Taiyi learned that it was not a true Immortal Apricot Tree.
Rather, after someone had eaten a Divine Fruit borne by the Immortal Apricot Tree, the pit left behind had, by chance, soaked in the Divine Spring for long ages. It had taken root and sprouted there, eventually developing its own consciousness over the long years and evolving into a true half-divine medicine.
It was extremely special, a plant grown from the rooted, sprouted pit of an Immortal Medicine's fruit.
After long ages, it had also developed Spiritual Consciousness, making it a true half-divine medicine, far surpassing ordinary Immortal Medicines.
Even the Ancient Peach Tree of the Jade Pool Holy Land fell far short of it; it was infinitely close to an Immortal Medicine.
Unfortunately, no one had visited this place since the ancient tree had gained consciousness. Its hazy memories were entirely blank, and it knew nothing, so Taiyi could learn nothing from it.
Most likely, it had only truly evolved into a half-divine medicine after millions of years had passed following the Mythological Era.
It was precisely its unique nature that had allowed it to survive until now, rather than fading beneath the power of time like the other medicine kings.
"I have more than one Immortal Medicine. I will certainly take this Divine Spring Eye with me to grow them... are you willing to leave with me?"
Taiyi asked directly.
Of course, as the most unusual half-divine medicine since ancient times, this Ancient Apricot Tree could not compare to a true Immortal Apricot, but it far surpassed a true Immortal Medicine.