In the following days, Li Qingshan's figure appeared one after another in the stone archways of Great Saint in the Holy City.
He did not sweep through like a raging storm; instead, he acted with great restraint and composure.
Wherever he went, whether it was the stone archway of the Ji Family, the Jiang Family, the Great Evolution Holy Land, or the Wanchu Holy Land, he would only select one or two Source Stone that truly contained rare treasures.
Every move he made yielded results, with the value of the treasures he extracted generally around several million catties of Origin, fully demonstrating his unfathomable mastery of Source Arts and causing a stir in all directions.
And it did so in a perfectly timed way, without actually touching the bottom line of these behemoths, thus avoiding the risk of them breaking off relations and disregarding the rules.
With the guidance of the " Source Heaven Book " and the assistance of his own Great Dao Heavenly Eye and Immortal Platform Divine Sense, his Source Arts have reached a level that is difficult for ordinary people to attain.
In his eyes, the outer skin of ordinary Source Stone was almost meaningless; the flow of source energy and the subtle brilliance within were as clear as the lines on his palm.
Each time the stone skin peeled away, the light of the exotic Divine Source, the Daoist charm of the ancient artifact fragments, and the fragrance of the incomplete spiritual medicine drew gasps of amazement and excited onlookers.
The name " Jade Pool Holy Son Source Arts " spread like wildfire throughout the entire gambling stone industry of the Holy City, even attracting the attention of some old Source Arts masters who had been living in seclusion here for many years.
During this period, there was naturally no shortage of intense scrutiny and covert probing from various forces.
Among the outstanding young generation, such as Ji Haoyue, the Divine King Body of the Ji Family, whose eyes shone brightly with an aura of the Bright Moon Rising Over the Sea, he stood quietly to the side, silent and reserved, but his gaze never left Li Qingshan's palm;
Jiang Yifei, a talented young man from the Jiang Family, was gentle and refined with a warm smile, yet he was also observing carefully, seemingly trying to uncover the origins of his Source Arts.
Jade Pool Holy Maiden Lin Qingyao did not accompany them, but the Saintess of Dao Yi Holy Land did appear. She was ethereal and had a natural Daoist aura, casting a curious glance at Li Qingshan.
Subtly, several young prodigies gathered in the Holy City, their presence creating a sense of kings meeting kings, resulting in a subtle atmosphere.
However, Li Qingshan mostly remained indifferent, occasionally nodding in greeting, but did not engage in much conversation with them. His mind was more immersed in that mysterious feeling, pursuing that opportunity that was closely related to his own path.
On this day, he finally stepped into the stone archway established by the Yaoguang Holy Land.
Unlike his "restraint" and "mercy" in other stone workshops, Li Qingshan could no longer restrain himself in Yaoguang's territory, after all, the seed of the Kirin Immortal Medicine's Nirvana was right here.
However, he came here not to let these rare treasures in the stone archway go to waste, but to let them shine in the hands of truly useful people.
The person in charge of Yaoguang Stone Workshop was an elder with gray hair and a vigorous spirit. When he saw Li Qingshan arrive in person, he was first surprised, and then his face turned bitter.
Li Qingshan strolled along, starting from the most ordinary courtyard on the outermost edge of the stone archway, where the prices were the lowest.
Within his eyes, the Great Dao Heavenly Eye faintly appeared, swirling with chaotic energy. His gaze swept across, discerning the flow of the Origin Qi beneath the stone's surface.
He knew the patterns and textures of the divine object perfectly.
Whenever he sensed that Source Stone was of extraordinary value and contained hidden treasures, he would point it out directly, buy it on the spot, and then have it cut open in front of everyone.
"Click," "Sizzle"
The sound of stone peeling off was incessant, accompanied by beams of divine light soaring into the sky, waves of refreshing medicinal fragrance, and the emergence of fragments of ancient magical artifacts shimmering with runes.
Different types of sources, such as Red Cloud Source and Amethyst Source, have appeared one after another, each worth tens of thousands of kilograms of Pure Source;
Some divine materials for refining artifacts, which were only recorded in ancient books, such as Star Silver Mother and Crimson Refined Fire Copper, have also been discovered;
Furthermore, there were several ancient medicinal herbs of astonishing age; although they were incomplete, they exuded a powerful spiritual energy, attracting the covetous eyes of many.
There were even some fragments of ancient magical artifacts, inscribed with faint Daoist patterns, sparking contemplation.
The most astonishing of all was the two flawless, radiant pieces of Divine Source he cut out from the Human-Class Stone Garden —each the size of a baby's fist!
The dazzling light and boundless energy enveloped the entire stone garden in a sacred atmosphere, leaving onlookers breathless and then erupting in a tsunami of gasps.
" Divine Source! And two pieces of it that are so pure and complete!"
" Jade Pool Holy Son, this Source Arts is simply heaven-defying!"
" Yaoguang Stone Workshop is really going to be emptied out this time!"
The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Holy City.
Upon hearing the news, the members of other holy families felt a complex mix of emotions.
On the one hand, they felt heartbroken that their precious stone archway had been taken away by Li Qingshan a few days ago, and on the other hand, they felt deep "sympathy" for Yaoguang Stone Workshop and a hint of indescribable schadenfreude.
Seeing others in worse situations than myself didn't make me feel sad at all!
This is called "contrast"!
When Li Qingshan made his way through the Heaven-Class Stone Garden, the most central and treasured stone garden, the sensation he caused reached its peak.
Outside the stone garden, crowds thronged, shoulder to shoulder. The older generation, with their white heads, were all renowned figures and elders from various religious sects, while the younger generation of holy sons and daughters were also almost all gathered here.
Ji Haoyue, Jiang Yifei, Great Evolution Holy Son, Wanchu Holy Son, Dao Yi Saintess, and others were all present. The atmosphere was lively and tense, with everyone's eyes focused on the Jade Pool Holy Son, who was dressed in black and had an otherworldly temperament.
The Heaven-Class Stone Garden boasts a tranquil environment and is planted with rare and precious plants, Blood-Tear Jade Bamboo.
The pure white bamboo stalks are adorned with mottled bamboo leaves that resemble blood and tears, and a spiritual aura wafts through them like mist.
Every piece of Source Stone here has an extraordinary origin and is extremely expensive, often costing tens or hundreds of thousands of kilograms.
Li Qingshan stepped into the garden, seemingly oblivious to the complex gazes around him—gazes filled with curiosity, scrutiny, jealousy, or hidden hostility.
His entire attention was already drawn to an inconspicuous Source Stone in a corner of the garden.
The Source Stone was dark brown with a rough, dull surface, yet it carried an aura of age and decay.
It was casually placed in an inconspicuous corner, priced at only 120,000 jin of source material. Among the many strange stones in this place, it could be described as "cheap" and "mediocre." It was even judged by several Source Arts masters as "of ordinary quality, with little inner essence, and almost worthless."
However, in Li Qingshan's vision through the Great Dao Heavenly Eye, beneath the outer skin of this " Demonic Embryo Stone " lay a vast yet gentle source of life, as powerful as a miniature Sun!
That divine power was as vast as the sea, yet extremely restrained, carrying a supreme Daoist charm of Nirvana and rebirth, which resonated subtly with the Innate Immortal Fetus Dao Body within him, stirring his bloodline and divine consciousness.
"Found it, the Kirin Immortal Medicine Seed for Nirvana."
Li Qingshan felt relieved, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
But his expression remained unchanged, and he maintained his composure as before.
Like a meticulous buyer, he strolled casually through the garden, his gaze lingering on several exceptionally beautiful stones, some shrouded in dragon energy, others shimmering with rosy light. He even touched them, using his Source Arts to deduce which priceless stone he would ultimately choose, prompting everyone to speculate.
Finally, after circling around once, he seemed to casually stop beside the dark brown Demonic Embryo Stone, pointed at it, and said calmly, "I'll take this one."
He took out 120,000 catties of Yuan and placed it on a jade plate beside him.
Elder Yaoguang, who was in charge of the Heaven-Class Stone Garden, was slightly taken aback, and a Yaoguang of solemnity flashed across his face.
Could this be another hidden gem that we've overlooked?
He knew that this Demonic Embryo Stone had been sitting there for many years, untouched by anyone, and many Source Arts believed that it was empty inside.
Otherwise, why would the Jade Pool Holy Son, with his Source Arts, choose this spot?
However, when it comes to doing business in public, they have no choice but to complete the transaction in front of a large crowd.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on this seemingly ordinary, even somewhat "worthless" Demonic Embryo.
Jiang Yifei, standing outside the garden, raised an eyebrow slightly. Ji Haoyue's gaze sharpened further. A hint of curiosity flickered in the beautiful eyes of Dao Yi Saintess. The other Saint Sons and Saint Daughters, as well as the older generation, all held their breath in concentration.
I want to see if this Jade Pool Holy Son, who has created countless miracles, can turn stones into gold again this time, or rather, whether he will "misjudge" his own Heaven-Class Stone Garden.
Li Qingshan's fingers were like knives, with Daoist patterns flowing from their tips, radiating a soft and mysterious light.
Unlike his previous swift and decisive movements when cutting through those alien sources or fragments of magical artifacts, this time his movements became exceptionally gentle and slow.
The Dao patterns flowed like mercury, slowly seeping into the stone's surface. He didn't pursue speed, but rather, like the most patient sculptor, carefully peeled away the stone's skin, each cut just right, as if afraid that too much force would disturb or damage what was inside the stone.
As the stone skin was peeled away layer by layer, there was no soaring Heavenly God light or earth-shattering phenomenon as everyone had expected. Instead, a faint, delicate fragrance, neither quite like orchids nor quite like orchids, quietly spread out.
The fragrance wasn't strong, yet it penetrated deep into one's soul, leaving everyone who smelled it feeling completely relaxed, with every pore on their body opening up, as if even the bottleneck in their cultivation was showing signs of loosening.
"It smells fragrant! Is it a miraculous medicine?"
"What a unique fragrance! Just smelling it makes me feel refreshed!"
What's inside?
Why is there no divine light?
The onlookers whispered amongst themselves, their curiosity heightened to its peak.
When Li Qingshan skillfully shook open the last piece of the stone covering, a fist-sized ball of divine energy, displaying a dreamlike seven-colored Divine Source, was finally revealed to everyone!
This Divine Source is not transparent; its interior is filled with flowing, swirling light and rising mist, obscuring its exact form.
However, the boundless life force and supreme Daoist charm surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly sweeping across the entire Heaven-Class Stone Garden!
Li Qingshan lightly tapped his fingertip, and a faint ray of immortal light entered the Seven-Colored Divine Source.
In an instant, the seven-colored Divine Source light receded, revealing its true form. It was not a complete plant, but a seed no bigger than a longan, yet with an incredibly strange shape!
This seed resembles a miniature Qilin, with prominent horns and four hooves treading on clouds, so lifelike that it seems ready to come to life and run and roar at any moment.
Its entire body is covered with naturally formed Dao patterns, mysterious and unpredictable, interwoven with the supreme laws of life and death, decay and prosperity.
It lies quietly in the center of the Divine Source, seemingly asleep, yet it constantly exudes a magnificent vitality that revives all things and resonates with heaven and earth, as if it contains a complete world of life, the starting point of a cycle!
The entire Heaven-Class Stone Garden fell into an eerie silence.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the Qilin Seed, as if they couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Several breaths passed before someone screamed in a trembling, hoarse, almost broken voice. "A seed! It's a divine medicine seed!"
"Judging by its form, it's Qilin! It's in the form of Qilin! The Dao patterns are spontaneously generated... This... this is the legendary Kirin Immortal Medicine?!"
"My God! It's not a broken root, not a branch or leaf, it's a complete, plantable seed of a miraculous medicine!"
Moreover, it's a seed of Immortal Medicine- level quality!
" The Kirin Immortal Medicine!"
The Immortal Medicine exclusively for the Primordial Era Qilin Ancient Emperor!
It... it didn't completely perish, but instead exists in the world as a seed of Nirvana!
"This is outrageous!"
The Jade Pool Holy Son has extracted the Nirvana Immortal Medicine!
This is a supreme celestial treasure, enough to shake the entire Big Dipper and even alarm the Life Forbidden Zone!
The deathly silence was shattered, followed by a utter frenzy, like a volcanic eruption! Screams, shouts...
A chorus of gasps filled the air.
Everyone's eyes were bloodshot, their breathing was heavy, and their gazes were filled with undisguised greed and fanaticism.
The value of a complete, Immortal Medicine Nirvana incomparable!
This is a true destiny of immortality, a supreme divine object that could drive any holy land, Desolate Ancient Family, or supreme sect mad, even to the point of waging war!
Even Ji Haoyue, who had remained calm throughout, suddenly had her pupils shrink, and a tsunami-like divine power was surging around her.
The gentle smile on Jiang Yifei's face vanished completely, replaced by utter solemnity and shock.
Dao Yi Saintess covered her lips, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
The older generation was so excited that they trembled all over, and some even couldn't help but take a few steps forward, their aura fluctuating.
Li Qingshan stood in the center of the field, facing countless burning, greedy, and even murderous gazes, his expression remaining calm as still water.
Only a hint of satisfaction flashed deep in his eyes.
With this item, one can find suitable sacred soil to plant it and wait for it to be Nirvana and regain its power as Immortal Divine Medicine.
It also plays an immeasurable role in assisting one's cultivation with its inherent supreme medicinal properties and the laws of longevity, helping one to comprehend the mysteries of life and death, and even in dealing with various misfortunes and calamities in the future.
Without delay, he unleashed a torrent of divine power, weaving together intricate and profound Dao patterns of restriction, like a dazzling cocoon of light, instantly enveloping the Qilin Seed that emitted a soft, seven-colored immortal light, sealing it tightly.
This completely isolated them from all prying eyes and external cues, and temporarily suppressed the almost out-of-control commotion within the garden.
He turned around, his gaze calmly sweeping over the faces, contorted with excitement, both inside and outside the garden.
The vast aura belonging to the experts of the Immortal Platform Secret Realm around him was no longer concealed in the slightest, like an ancient dragon that had suddenly awakened and slowly spread out.
The powerful pressure was not Zhang Yang or domineering, but rather carried a silent awe as heavy as a mountain and as profound as the starry sky, clearly conveying a message: this thing already has an owner.
The garden fell silent. Though greed burned fiercely, no one dared to make any rash moves openly, deterred by the presence of such a young and powerful expert from the Immortal Platform Secret Realm and the influence of the Jade Pool Holy Land behind him.