The Hybrid Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root

Zhang Xuezhou had little interest in the top treasures of the Western Sect.

Some treasures are good to have but not good to use.

For example, the Six Roots Purity Bamboo of the Zhunti Master caused the Feiyu Demon King to lose his six roots with a single strike, and the Seven Treasures Tree floating behind him was even more awe-inspiring.

But these treasures would be useless to Zhang Xuezhou; he not only dared not accept them, but he was also afraid of being implicated.

Sneaking a peek at the Heart Sutra is one thing; returning it to its rightful owner is usually fine. But forcibly taking a treasure could indeed lead to death, and even if it were sent back to Western Kunlun, it would still be a hot potato.

"What treasure?"

Bribing Zhang Xuezhou was not easy; he wasn't so easily bribed. He had to be sure he wouldn't cause any trouble before he might even join in the fun.

Zhang Xuezhou had absolutely no interest in anything that the Buddhist Buddha Son Shigong said was problematic.

"A top-tier treasure," said the Buddha Son Shigong, "I guarantee it's a top-tier treasure!"

"Kunlun has many top-tier treasures," Zhang Xuezhou reminded him. "I need to know if these treasures are useful, and whether they will be useful to me!"

"My master possesses a section of Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root," the Buddha Son Shigong whispered. "This lotus root is a rare treasure of heaven and earth. I personally heard him say that consuming it can restore one's physical body. The area where my body was broken is not large, and the consumption is limited. I am willing to share half with you!"

"Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root?"

Zhang Xuezhou felt that the name mentioned by the Buddha Son Shigong sounded somewhat familiar.

"I plan to collect the lotus root of the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus and then exchange it for the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus root buried under the pond mud. The two things look almost identical, so Master will most likely not discover this. Once we consume them, there will be no way to prove it," said the Buddha Son Shigong.

"My body is perfectly healthy; I have no need for such a treasure!"

Zhang Xuezhou thought for a long time; the differences between Sanskrit and the languages Eastern Land were indeed significant.

The Buddha Son Shigong pronounced the name of the Ling Si Yu Ou in Sanskrit as "Utpala Hua." Zhang Xuezhou took a while to convert it before suddenly remembering that Jin Xia Yuan Jun had once given a piece of Ling Si Yu Ou to Ling Shan.

He matched the treasure to the description and pondered the purpose of the Buddha Son Shigong.

Clearly, Buddha Son Shigong still wants to find someone to take the blame, so that if something serious happens, Zhang Xuezhou can share the pressure.

As long as the baby is useful to him, Zhang Xuezhou doesn't mind taking the blame.

Zhang Xuezhou was afraid that the treasure might sound very famous, but if he got his hands on it, it would not only be useless but also cause uncontrollable trouble.

He thought about it and realized that he wouldn't need the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root from the Eastern Heavenly Gate for the time being.

Rather than seeking treasure from Mount Ling, he'd rather ask Jinxia Yuanjun, whom he'd met a few times, for it.

"Physical reshaping doesn't mean we can only reshape our bodies by severing limbs," the Buddha Son Shigong whispered in his ear. "Any cultivation technique that can alter the body will be affected, thus unleashing extraordinary possibilities!"

"I've heard of the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus you mentioned. Rather than stealing it, I'd rather go to the Eastern Heavenly Gate and ask the Golden Cloud Primordial Lord for it," Zhang Xuezhou, shaking his head.

"The lotus root of Jinxia Yuanjun is definitely not as good as the one from our Lingshan," said the Buddha Son Shigong. "The original version at most only nourishes the physical body. My master's Lingsi Jade Lotus Root has undergone hybridization and fusion, taking the seven powers of the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petal Golden Lotus. Its effects are far superior to the original version!"

"Oh?"

"I heard it with my own ears... When I returned to Lingshan injured, I appeared to be unconscious, but I was still conscious and heard the two sect leaders talking about my medical treatment... That's why I dared to switch the two kinds of lotus roots to confuse them!"

The Buddha Son Shigong gritted his teeth and whispered to Zhang Xuezhou, glancing anxiously at his lower body every now and then.

If he can stabilize his body's essence and energy through the Locking Yang technique, and then reshape his body through the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus, his body will become whole. Furthermore, when the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus adjusts the physical body, there is a very high probability that it can remove the excess sealing power of the Locking Yang technique.

He whispered something to himself, and Zhang Xuezhou's eyes lit up.

He really had little interest in the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root cultivated in Ling Mountain, since the potential harm outweighed the possible benefits.

But when the Buddha Son Shigong casually mentioned that the Ling Si Yu Ou might be able to remove the excess Lock Yang sealing power after healing the body, Zhang Xuezhou immediately perked up. After all, Zhang Xuezhou had been tormented by Lock Yang for many years, and he was also obsessed with this huge medicine, even trying to continue to borrow the power of Lock Yang.

"Alright, let's give it a try. I can give you ten pills to keep you alive in advance!"

When the Buddha Son Shigong was about to take a desperate path, Zhang Xuezhou didn't mind going to great lengths to protect and save him.

"I'm sure I'll find an opportunity soon," the Buddha Son Shigong whispered. "Wait for my good news!"

"OK!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

He wasn't afraid that the Buddha Son Shigong would renege on his debt.

The Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill can Buddha Son Shigong temporarily, but it won't last long. To restore his body to normal, Buddha Son Shigong needs to take care of himself as much as possible.

As Buddha Son Shigong said, the other party still needs Zhang Xuezhou to guide them to obtain the Suoyang (a type of energy-locking technique) in order to stabilize the essence and energy that has been lost from their body.

Moreover, this wouldn't delay Zhang Xuezhou's schedule, since the Buddha Son Shigong was in a hurry to save lives and couldn't afford to delay for too long.

The other party may be trying to time things so that the outcome of the centennial event will be determined, which may involve negotiations and characterization among Kunlun, Lingxiao, and Lingshan, allowing them to act with confidence and boldness.

"He's here!"

The two did not talk for long. The Buddha Son Shigong whispered a few dozen words in Zhang Xuezhou's ear, then suddenly murmured something and lay back down on his side, looking as if he was on his deathbed.

As Zhang Xuezhou glanced around, he saw a dazzling array of seven-colored light flash across the sky.

In a fleeting, breathtaking moment, a peacock, about half a person's height, had already glided over the back hill and landed.

The body of the patriarch Zhunti slid off the peacock and then stood at the entrance of the cave.

"Oh?"

His gaze swept over Zhang Xuezhou, then fell upon the Buddha Son Shigong lying on the stone bed, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Master Shi Gong is in poor health, but you cured his ailment?" Master Zhunti asked.

"Greetings, Master!"

Zhang Xuezhou bowed respectfully before responding earnestly.

"My abilities are limited, and I cannot cure this ailment," Zhang Xuezhou said. "I could only offer you a pill, which gave the Buddhist disciple a few moments to catch his breath!"

"Kunlun's elixirs are quite good, and you also know how to be polite!"

The Master of the Zhunti Sect nodded, then looked at the Buddha Son Shigong, and then patted the head of Segantha.

"But Kunlun went too far in this matter and owes us an explanation!"

After gently touching Seganthus, the leader of the Zhunti Sect spoke sternly to Zhang Xuezhou.

"My teacher and his wife would like to invite the sect leader to visit Kunlun," Zhang Xuezhou said neither humbly nor arrogantly. "Kunlun and Lingshan have always been on good terms; there is absolutely no reason for things to deteriorate because of this!"

You're better at talking than the Goddess of the Mysterious Woman!

The tone of the Zhunti leader shifted from stern to gentle.

According to the judgment of the Master of Zhunti, the death of the Buddha Son Shigong was inevitable; the only difference was the timeframe.

The situation is beyond repair; the only option left is to negotiate partial compensation.

Lingshan bears responsibility, and so does Western Kunlun. If Kunlun were to adopt a good attitude and be willing to negotiate, Zhunti Sect Leader would indeed be able to accept it.

What he needs in this matter is an attitude, not sophistry and illogical arguments.

Zhang Xuezhou's attitude was so good that the Zhunti of the Zhunti Sect could not find any fault with him.

As for those truly responsible for the negotiations, it was the Emperor and others who were not in a position to force Zhang Xuezhou.

After giving Zhang Xuezhou a brief compliment, Master Zhunti touched the Buddha Son Shigong on the stone bed.

After repeated testing, he comforted the Buddha Son Shigong, telling him to take good care of his injuries and that Lingshan would definitely seek justice from Kunlun.

After making these arrangements, the cult leader rode a peacock and soared into the sky.

"He probably wants my corpse; he wants to dissect my body..."

Only after confirming that Zhunti had departed did the Buddha Son Shigong, who had been lying on the stone bed, sit up with a grim expression.

Without Zhang Xuezhou's miraculous tonic, the arrival of the Zhunti Sect Leader might have meant nothing more than collecting corpses.

Compared to the Buddha Son Shigong himself, the Master Zhunti clearly had a better understanding of how long he might live.