CHAPTER 229: CHAPTER 176: BOUNTIFUL HARVEST; EPIPHANY OF THE PRIMORDIAL SWORD SKILL

As for the latter, the "Cyan Wood Shield" is an exceptionally strong defensive magic.

Previously, the protective shield that the Song family’s ancestor used to block his Cyan Profound Divine Thunder Talisman was precisely condensed through this skill.

If Xu Ping can cultivate the "Cyan Wood Shield" to a higher level and complement it with his body refining techniques, he will undoubtedly be able to handle even Fake Pill or Golden Core cultivators more effortlessly.

"It seems my luck is truly good this time!"

Xu Ping slightly curved his lips, unconsciously revealing a faint joyful smile.

He once again took out the jade slip and began to meticulously record the ’Treasure Planting Skill’ and ’Cyan Wood Shield’.

During this soul search, being able to obtain two secret techniques and skills that greatly aid him far exceeded Xu Ping’s original expectations.

Another half a quarter-hour passed.

The ’Treasure Planting Skill’ and ’Cyan Wood Shield’ were thoroughly recorded in the jade slip, and he had completely explored the Song family ancestor’s memories.

"Now that the memory exploration is over, it’s time to take a good inventory of the harvested materials."

Xu Ping’s gaze slowly fell on the emerald green ring on the right hand of the Song family ancestor.

He reached out to take off the ring, and after some refining, he gently tilted it.

In an instant, a pile of colorful, glowing Spirit Stones appeared before his eyes.

Among them, the lower grade Spirit Stones were the most numerous, with more than five thousand pieces, followed by about a hundred mid-grade Spirit Stones, quite useful for Foundation Establishment cultivators; the most eye-catching was that upper grade Spirit Stone brimming with Spiritual Qi!

"Just the Spirit Stones alone are quite valuable. Wow, this is indeed a bountiful harvest!"

Xu Ping carefully stored the upper grade Spirit Stone, secretly feeling fortunate that his decision to ambush the Song family ancestor was undoubtedly a correct one.

In this assassination action, he himself did not suffer any damage, merely expending two Cyan Profound Divine Thunder Talismans.

Compared to this ample harvest, that small loss was hardly worth mentioning.

Xu Ping sent his Divine Sense into the Storage Ring, beginning to carefully inspect the various Spiritual Objects, Magical Artifacts, and jade slips stored inside... looking at the dazzling array of items.

He couldn’t help but take a deep breath, exclaiming in awe: "Truly a rich family... as expected from the Song family ancestor..."

Additionally, he delightedly discovered the Third-rank Spirit Wood that he had been yearning for, with a length of two zhang.

With such a length of Third-rank Spirit Wood, he should not have to worry about the raw materials for Third-rank talisman paper for a long time.

"Apart from this, the most significant acquisition is this Magical Treasure Wooden Sword." Xu Ping reached out to hold the Magical Treasure Wooden Sword in his hand.

Judging by its appearance, this Magical Treasure Wooden Sword seemed unassuming, with nothing particularly striking about it.

However, when he lightly swept his Divine Sense over the sword, he instantly sensed the formidable power contained within.

Xu Ping had always lacked a magical sword at least at the artifact embryo level.

Now, being able to obtain a magical treasure-level sword directly, it was truly a dream come true for him.

"With my current cultivation level and Divine Sense strength, once I completely refine this artifact, I should barely be able to wield it."

Xu Ping thought for a moment, then stored the Magical Treasure Wooden Sword, planning to properly refine it after returning to Thousand Leaves Mountain.

After all, refining a magical treasure at his current cultivation level still required a considerable amount of time.

After storing everything safely, Xu Ping’s gaze returned to the Song family ancestor’s body.

He flicked his finger lightly, and a brilliant spiritual light shot out from his fingertip, blasting the Song family ancestor’s head apart, splattering brain matter everywhere, and a strong scent of blood quickly filled the entire cave house.

Then, he flicked his finger again, accurately sending a blazing fireball onto the Song family ancestor’s corpse.

In just a moment, the Song family ancestor’s body was reduced to a pile of ashes.

"A little revenge is indeed one of life’s greatest joys!"

Xu Ping smiled, and if it weren’t for the unsuitable venue, he really wanted to drink a hearty cup of Spirit Wine to celebrate.

A moment later.

Xu Ping walked out of the cave house, manipulating his mana to transform into a giant hand of Spiritual Qi, leveling the temporary cave house to the ground, then leaving without looking back.

Apart from him, no one knew that a Fake Pill cultivator was buried beneath this land.

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Ten days later.

Xu Ping returned quietly to Thousand Leaves Mountain.

In the cultivation room, Xu Ping took out the Magical Treasure Wooden Sword from his storage bag, quickly forming magic techniques with his hands, beginning to patiently dispel the residual Divine Sense imprint, officially refining this magical artifact.

Though the owner of this wooden sword artifact had already fallen, the Divine Sense imprint left by the Fake Pill cultivator was not so easily eradicated.

Even with Xu Ping’s considerably strong Divine Sense, it would require a significant amount of time.

While Xu Ping stayed in Thousand Leaves Mountain, focused on refining the wooden sword artifact, the situation throughout Yue Country grew ever more turbulent.

After eradicating the Shuize Sect’s claws, various forces began bickering endlessly over resources, Spiritual lands, and other interests.

They often resorted to violence at the slightest disagreement, a situation that became increasingly common.

Over half a month later.

At the Yue Country border.

Swoosh!

Song Fei piloted a wooden boat, swiftly breaking into a vast desert in Hu Country.

At this moment, he suddenly looked back towards Yue Country, his eyes filled with an intense, unforgettable hatred.