Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Li Ji’an immediately instructed Gugu to spit out the withered tree branch from the void space in its mouth.

Back then, being placed alongside such top-notch Core Formation Spirit Treasures as Celestial Pure Water and the Seven-Colored Jade Tree by an Ancient Sect in a central position, it was naturally no simple object.

Li Ji’an had always suspected it might be a kind of Core Formation Spirit Treasure that had already become extinct.

”Great, though its life force is weak, it hasn’t degraded, there’s hope,” Xiaoqiao said, eyes brightening as she took the withered wood branch.

She then planted the withered wood branch in the Spirit Field.

Under Li Ji’an’s watchful gaze, Xiaoqiao sat on the ground, her hands slowly pressing into the earth, merging with the Earth Spirit.

Buzz~

In an instant, Li Ji’an’s Divine Sense perceived the disappearance of Xiaoqiao’s aura. If not for his eyes still seeing him, he would have caught no trace of any living being.

Soon after, a strong surge of Earth Spirit Charm rushed towards the Spirit Field.

At this moment, as Li Ji’an sensed such vast Earth Spirit Charm, his mind was moved.

His Body Refining Technique, ”Divine Treasure Body Refining Technique,” uses the Five Elements Mechanism as the guide and Five Elements Spirit Charm as nourishment. Now that the first Divine Treasure, the liver, is nearly in perfection, breaking through to Tier Three Body Refining requires refining another Divine Treasure.

The Earth Element Spirit Charm corresponds to the spleen, which is quite suitable.

If Xiaoqiao can continuously supply such Earth Spirit Charm, he could break through to Tier Three Body Refining in no time!

”How astonishing!” At this moment, Xiaoqiao’s mind withdrew from merging with the earth, a hint of delight on his face.

”Senior sister, can you confirm what this is?” Li Ji’an also returned to himself.

”This withered branch indeed has naturally formed Spirit Charm, and most crucially, I actually sensed a subtle Fortune within it that doesn’t even exist in the Earth Spirit!” Xiaoqiao exclaimed in shock.

”Fortune?” The concept of Fortune has always been elusive. Li Ji’an didn’t know much about it.

”Correct, it’s Fortune. As Earth Spirit Masters, besides observing topography and examining Earth Veins, we are most concerned with Spiritual Mechanism, Spirit Charm, and Fortune, and have a sharper perception than ordinary people.” Xiaoqiao seriously explained.

She then added, ”Fortune is divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human; Celestial Dao Fortune relates to the Great Dao, Earthly Path Fortune determines Earth Veins, and Human Dao Fortune relates to destiny and opportunity. My current rank as an Earth Spirit Master cannot yet connect with Earthly Fortune, and the Earth Spirit Mechanism I can draw in lacks the blessing of Fortune.”

”And within this withered branch, there’s actually Celestial Dao Fortune.”

Upon hearing this, Li Ji’an stood in awe.

”If I’m not mistaken, this withered branch might very well be the ancestral Innate Spirit Wood, a Jianmu Relic Branch!” Xiaoqiao was somewhat shocked by her own judgment.

”Jianmu Relic Branch!”

In the Ancient Times, the Jianmu Divine Tree was not only the foundation supporting the heavens and earth but also a bridge connecting Heaven, Earth, and Man, born of nature, with naturally formed Spirit Charm, inherently an Innate Primordial Supreme Treasure of this world, possessing the Life Law.

Li Ji’an, after perusing numerous ancient documents, never imagined that this withered branch in his possession could actually be a relic of the Jianmu Divine Tree.

If so, once this branch revitalizes, it could possess unimaginable power!

”Regrettably, such Innate Supreme Treasures like the Divine Wood need at least a superior-grade Spirit Field and an entire high-grade Spirit Vein to sustain its growth. Our current Spirit Field and Spirit Vein Land cannot support its life force,” Xiaoqiao expressed her disappointment.

”Superior-grade Spirit Field, an entire high-grade Spirit Vein supply...” However, Li Ji’an’s eyes did not lose their keen light.

”Three generations! At most, three generations, I must prepare a nurturing Spirit Field for the Jianmu Relic Branch!” He silently set a small goal in his heart.

”Ping’an, I have an embarrassing request. Would it be possible to let this branch stay in the Odd Stone Forest for a few years?” Xiaoqiao asked earnestly after a moment.

Without waiting for Li Ji’an’s response, Xiaoqiao candidly continued, ”If it truly is a Jianmu Relic Branch, the Celestial Dao Fortune it carries should have the effect of enhancing the Fortune of a place. If it stays long in this area, it might enhance the fortune of the Earth Vein in the Odd Stone Forest.”

”Can it also enhance Human Dao Fortune?” Li Ji’an, surprised, also felt hopeful.

The withered branch had accompanied him for over a century, yet he never felt such an effect until now.

”It naturally can!” Xiaoqiao did not deny it.

”Could the Jianmu Relic Branch, having been kept in Gugu’s mouth, have also boosted its Fortune?”

”It must have!”

Li Ji’an turned his head to look at Gugu, recalling how, over the years he had kept the withered branch inside Gugu’s mouth, the branch’s vitality had been preserved thanks to its internal environment.

The void within its mouth, though devoid of life force, can preserve vitality from decay, explaining why the withered branch remained well-preserved over the years.

”Sacred Beast Pill transforming its bloodline... Green Blood Pill impacting the Demon Pill... and the Demon Beast Core Formation Method provided by Bai Cailin...” Li Ji’an belatedly realized that these seemingly coincidental opportunities were all due to Gugu’s Fortune.

Indeed, the concept of Fortune is quite miraculous!

He couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.

Unfortunately, due to the properties of the void within Gugu’s mouth, the Jianmu Relic Branch is unlikely to have significantly impacted its Fortune over the years.

Yet, he had no alternative, as a Storage Pouch couldn’t retain the vitality of the withered branch, and he couldn’t carry it on him for a long time.

”Please, senior sister, take good care of it!” Just for Xiaoqiao so candidly sharing about the Jianmu Relic Branch, he couldn’t refuse her request.

Xiaoqiao was immediately elated to hear this: ”Thank you, Ping’an; I will take good care of it and ensure it receives a daily dose of Earth Spirit Mechanism.”

”You’re too polite, senior sister,” Li Ji’an replied with a faint smile.

Afterward, Xiaoqiao’s entire focus was on the withered branch, and Little Fire Spirit settled on it, greedily absorbing the Spirit Charm.

Gugu, seemingly understanding, gazed at the withered branch.

Meanwhile, Li Ji’an grew increasingly anxious. Knowing now of the Jianmu Relic Branch’s mystical nature, the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’ Nascent Soul has essentially been inhabiting the same space as it for these years, undoubtedly benefiting its Fortune.