The green beads have a warm, smooth surface and countless fine green lines inside, making them look like ornaments made of polished jade.
On the surface, the green bead did not appear to possess any special spiritual energy; it merely shimmered with a deep blue light in the darkness, making it impossible to tell that it was the heartwood of the Cangwu Ancient Tree.
Zhou Wuji put away the Heavenly Puppet, and the Earth Dragon, having lost control, suddenly awoke. Its wriggling, round body burrowed into the hole it had come from and quickly disappeared.
Zhou Wuji handed the tree heart to True Person Zhihua with both hands. "This is the tree heart, but I can't see anything extraordinary about it?"
True Person Zhihua picked it up and examined it for a few moments. "It is undoubtedly tree heartwood."
She pointed to the tree heart and said, "It looks solid inside, but it is actually filled with drops of Tree Heart Jade Liquid."
"Only the very center, the jade-like crystal of the tree heart, can be used to refine a magical Law Treasure that can unleash Thunder Method."
" Jade Liquid can enhance vitality and lifespan, but it is difficult to preserve for long periods after leaving the Cangwu Ancient Tree. It can only be stored for two or three months at most before its spiritual effects gradually diminish."
True Person Zhihua looked at Zhou Wuji and asked, "What are your plans?"
Zhou Wuji solemnly cupped his hands in greeting. "It's entirely up to True Person."
"One dose of Tree Heart Jade Liquid is sufficient for each person; taking more is useless and may even be harmful."
True Person Zhihua spoke, he waved his hand, and the tree heart split into dozens of green beads the size of grapes. The smallest of these beads was as small as a soybean, and its light was crystal clear.
"How about I give you ten jade Jade Liquid?"
Zhou Wuji reached out and took the ten jade Jade Liquid. He said seriously, "Ten pills are enough for me."
With True Person Zhihua collected the remaining Jade Liquid, leaving only a bean-sized bead in her hand. She said, "You found this thing, and you took it."
"I can't keep this real tree heart. However, you can't use it anyway, so I'll have someone refine it into Law Treasure for you. I can't let you suffer a loss."
Zhou Wuji was somewhat moved. True Person Zhihua was like a real sister to him; she was so good to him.
He said seriously, "This thing is nothing. My cultivation is shallow, and I have no need for it. It should be kept by the True Person."
True Person Zhihua smiled and said, "You are really generous. Such external things are a great obstacle for a sword cultivator like me."
She paused for a moment and then said, "Part of that Jade Liquid is to be used as payment for refining Law Treasure; it's not like I'm taking it from you for nothing."
Before Zhou Wuji speak, True Person Zhihua added, "As a True Person Third Rank Master, I cannot possibly take advantage of you. You don't need to overthink it."
"Yes." Seeing that True Person Zhihua had said this, Zhou Wuji could no longer refuse.
Having obtained the tree heart, Zhou Wuji and True Person Zhihua immediately returned home.
When dawn broke, Zhou Wuji and his group arrived at the exit of Dream Marsh.
True Person Zhihua was in a hurry to return, so he used the Five Spirit Pouch to capture Zhou Wuji and used Sword Evasion to travel.
In less than an hour, Zhou Wuji had returned to the Cloud Marsh Lower Court.
" The Jade Liquid differentiated from the tree's heart is the purest life force condensed by the Cangwu Ancient Tree, capable of enhancing the essence of life and improving innate constitution. It is extremely precious."
True Person Zhihua reminded Zhou Wuji: "This item can add at least fifty or sixty years to one's lifespan, and it is priceless to some. You should think carefully about how to use it, and do not flaunt it, lest you cause trouble."
Zhou Wuji replied, "Actually, it's good that we can make money from it. It's just that there's not enough time."
True Person Zhihua shook his head. "Once this thing is sold, it will inevitably attract covetous eyes from all sides. Even the emperor wants it. What will you do if you can't produce it then?"
Zhou Wuji suddenly realized that indeed, no one could resist the temptation of living another fifty or sixty years.
If this gets out, it will cause a lot of trouble.
If he were powerful enough and held a high enough position, he could use the Jade Liquid to make some deals, but that's not possible right now.
Zhou Wuji returned to the Demon-Expelling Hall. It was morning, and a group of people were practicing swordsmanship in the square, including his apprentice Yang Tie Ying.
In early February, the mornings were still a bit chilly. As people shouted, they exhaled puffs of white vapor, and white vapor also rose from their bodies.
A group of people practicing swordsmanship in unison looked quite impressive.
Yang Tie Ying didn't see Zhou Wuji either. He had been practicing swordsmanship with him every day during this period, and he had not only gotten used to practicing swordsmanship together, but even quite liked it.
He wielded the sword with extra effort, shouting the loudest of all...
Zhou Wuji glanced at it and then quietly returned to his room. Now that he had mastered the Tianxuan Sword, he used the Sword Qi to conceal himself, and no one could see him.
The room hadn't been lived in for over a month, yet there was no dust, and the blankets were clean and dry.
It should have been Yang Tie Ying regularly took care of it; no, it should have been Wuming did the tidying up.
The room wasn't big, but it was much more comfortable than the tent.
Facing True Person Zhihua every day is actually a bit tiring for him.
Back in his own room, lying naked wouldn't be a problem for him. While he wouldn't be that bored, he needed his own safe and relaxing space.
Zhou Wuji lay on the bed for a while. He wasn't in a hurry to take the Jade Liquid. He had been away for so long, and he wanted to see everyone first when he got back.
When morning exercises ended, Yang Tie Ying strode in and immediately noticed that his master's door was ajar. His eyes lit up; his Uncle Wuming would come to clean the room, but not in the morning.
He didn't knock, but peeked through the crack in the door. A clear voice came from inside. "Come in."
Upon hearing his master's voice, Yang Tie Ying was overjoyed and hurriedly pushed open the door, where he saw his master sitting upright on the bed.
I haven't seen my master for over a month, but he hasn't changed much. His Daoist robes are still so clean.
Yang Tie Ying admired his master greatly. He wondered how his master always looked like he had just taken a bath and changed into new clothes, always so fresh, clean, and composed. He could never learn from him.
"Master, you're back! I've missed you so much!" Yang Tie Ying went up and knelt down, kowtowing twice.
Zhou Wuji couldn't help but smile upon seeing this; he really liked his disciple's straightforward nature.
Get up.
Zhou Wuji helped Yang Tie Ying up with a flick of his whisk. He asked about the recent situation in the Lower Court, and Yang Tie Ying answered honestly.
Nothing much happened in the past month or so, except that Xie Lingyun came to see him twice.
The Heavenly Master's Manor's reward hasn't arrived yet.
Having obtained the Tree Heart and learned the Tianxuan Sword, Zhou Wuji no longer cared much about the rewards from the Heavenly Master's Manor's Mansion.
However, he still didn't want to miss the opportunity to receive the award from the Heavenly Master's Manor, as it was a very prestigious honor.
After talking for a while, Yang Tie Ying suddenly had a bright idea and said, "Uncle Wuming keeps talking about you, I'll go and call him over."
Zhou Wuji was a little surprised. How did this kid become so clever? Then he thought about it and realized that Wuming might have given him special instructions.
Wuming arrived shortly after, his face beaming with joy upon seeing Zhou Wuji. "You've been gone for so long; I've been very worried about you."
Zhou Wuji saw Yang Tie Ying still standing there dumbfounded, so he waved his hand at him. Even the straightforward Yang Tie Ying understood that his master wanted to have a private conversation with his uncle...
With no one else around, Zhou Wuji took Wuming Su's hand and sat down on the edge of the bed. The two talked for a while.
Having not seen each other for a long time, Wuming certainly missed Zhou Wuji very much, and Zhou Wuji was also very happy to see Wuming.
It wasn't until noon that the two of them went to the vegetarian hall for lunch.
Wuming didn't want to come, but Zhou Wuji had been taking Grain Avoidance Pill every day and really wanted to eat some normal food.
On the way to the dining hall and on the way back, many people took the initiative to greet Zhou Wuji.
Killing the traitor Xie Yunfeng was nothing special to most people. However, Zhou Wuji had single-handedly defeated a powerful enemy and saved a group of cultivators from the Lower Court, for which everyone was naturally extremely grateful.
After returning, many cultivators praised Zhou Wuji every day. With their encouragement, coupled with the abbot's and Xie Household's attention, Zhou Wuji's status in the Lower Court was practically second only to the abbot.
Since Zhou Wuji had been missing for so long, everyone naturally greeted him warmly upon seeing him.
Wuming stayed by Zhou Wuji's side, and although few people greeted her, she felt particularly pleased.
In the afternoon, Zhou Wuji paid his respects to the abbot and the hall master. Neither of them asked him about the specifics; they simply chatted for a few moments.
Even the usually strong-willed hall master, Yiming, appeared quite gentle in his demeanor.
The situation was different with Daoist Yizhen. Putting aside the relationship between Wuming, the two were close allies and had many things to discuss and consult on.
That evening, after closing the door, Zhou Wuji took out a Jade Liquid and swallowed it.
His body showed no abnormalities, but when viewed through the Mind Mirror, one could see a subtle, extremely green light spreading throughout his limbs, bones, and internal organs.
Where the emerald light passed, he felt a cool sensation, even his sea of consciousness felt cool.
It seemed as if his body, inside and out, had been cleansed by the azure light, sweeping away all the impurities and filth accumulated over the past twenty years, and eradicating all the negative changes that had taken place in his body...
The entire process lasted for two hours. Zhou Wuji used the Mind Mirror to observe the changes within his body and the effects of the Jade Liquid.
Once the Jade Liquid was completely absorbed by him, he felt as if he had been reborn, his body brimming with vitality, and even his Divine Sense had become exceptionally clear and pure.
The Mind Mirror has undergone a purification, becoming exceptionally clear, transparent, and crystalline, capable of reflecting light up a radius of a hundred paces. This is the most direct form of improvement.
The nine acupoints in the upper Dantian have also been refined, and the acupoints now display a bright blue seven-pointed star shape, just like the stars in the heavens.
In this state, the acupoints become stronger and more stable, and their connection with the Big Dipper Seven Stars becomes more stable and closer, resulting in a significant improvement in the level of stellar energy absorption.
He felt as if he had undergone a complete transformation, a feeling that was incredibly wonderful...
Upon opening the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, his lifespan increased by fifty years, reaching one hundred and seventy years, which far exceeded the lifespan limit of a normal person, and even surpassed the lifespan limit of Third Rank cultivator.
According to True Person Zhihua, cultivators of the Third Rank are already extraordinary and can therefore fly and escape into the earth.
The lifespan of Third Rank True Person is far beyond that of ordinary people, with the longest living to be 150 years old, while First Rank True Person can live to be 200 years old.
In reality, very few people live that long.
Even First Rank True Person is not immune to injury. Day and night, they breathe in spiritual energy and circulate True Qi, which constantly depletes their Divine Sense. Not to mention, even First Rank True Person can encounter various unexpected events.
Zhou Wuji was quite satisfied with his lifespan of 170 years, and he believed he could extend it further once he reached the Third Rank.
Not only did his lifespan increase, but his Divine Sense also increased by sixty points, bringing the total to seven hundred and twenty points.
In his opinion, although Abbot Zhi'en was Fourth Rank monk, his Divine Sense should not have reached 700 points.
The Jade Liquid enhances the source of life force, strengthening the Divine Sense from its very foundation.
This means that he is capable of contending with Fourth Rank at the level of Divine Sense. All his True Qi circulation and transformation, as well as the power of his Law Technique, will increase along with the increase in Divine Sense.
The physical body's points increased by twenty, reaching 720, the same as the Divine Sense.
This is likely not a coincidence, but rather the result of the Tree Heart Jade Liquid enhancing the essence of life, allowing the Divine Sense and body to improve in a balanced manner.
True Person Zhihua said that the Jade Liquid could enhance one's innate talents. Zhou Wuji didn't feel anything specific about it, but he could sense that his thinking speed had increased, which could be considered as becoming smarter, right?
Zhou Wuji fell into deep thought. The efficacy of the Jade Liquid exceeded his expectations. Who should he give the remaining nine Jade Liquid to? This was a very important question!