CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 113: SUPREME WOOD DHARMA BODY ACHIEVES GREAT SUCCESS!

She thought that what Qin Ming gave her was just an ordinary Spirit Fish, so she didn’t pay much mind.

However, not wanting to let his goodwill go to waste, Guu Qingzhao decided to taste one.

"Yes, Pavilion Master, please wait a moment, it will be ready and delivered shortly." Shopkeeper Liao bowed and replied, then took the fish and went downstairs.

An incense stick’s time later.

Shopkeeper Liao’s expression was strange as he carefully brought a small covered basin of Spirit Fish Soup to Guu Qingzhao’s table, "Pavilion Master, the fish soup is ready, but..."

"But what?" Guu Qingzhao stood up, her eyebrows furrowed. Seeing Shopkeeper Liao’s odd expression, she looked at him with some confusion.

"Pavilion Master, see for yourself."

Shopkeeper Liao then gently lifted the lid.

Immediately, a rich and extremely fresh spiritual aroma assaulted her senses, tantalizing her taste buds.

A small basin of fish soup, exuding an astonishing spirit charm, appeared before Guu Qingzhao.

Even from a distance, one could feel the dense Spiritual Qi contained within the soup.

"This..."

Even with Guu Qingzhao’s usual calm demeanor, she revealed a rare look of amazement at that moment.

She then picked up a spoon and gently scooped a spoonful into her mouth.

The next instant, her eyes widened, revealing a look of disbelief.

This Rice Flower Spirit Fish Soup was comparable to the legendary ’Great Cyan Dragon Soup,’ capable of directly enhancing her Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation!

Afterward, she hastily dismissed Shopkeeper Liao.

Guu Qingzhao drank the soup without wasting a drop and immediately entered a state of cultivation.

An hour later, she could feel that her mana had significantly improved, with a faint sense of impending breakthrough.

After calming her emotions, Guu Qingzhao quickly instructed Shopkeeper Liao to come in and properly keep the other Spirit Fish.

...

Qin Ming returned to the Mirror Snow Pavilion after completing the Plant Illusion Realm Trial.

Upon seeing Qin Ming, Guu Qingzhao immediately invited him to a private room for a chat.

Her beautiful eyes sparkling with a smile, she spoke in a gentle tone, "Fellow Daoist Qin, I’ve tasted the Rice Flower Spirit Fish you gave me."

"I didn’t expect it to be such a valuable gift, I... I feel a bit embarrassed."

Qin Ming slightly smiled, "As long as Fellow Daoist Guu likes it."

"This Spirit-dwelling Rice Flower Spirit Fish, I don’t have many at the moment, and it’s indeed a rare thing."

Guu Qingzhao suddenly realized, "No wonder its mana-enhancing effect is so remarkable; it was cultivated in spiritual rice paddies."

"If Fellow Daoist Qin ever has extra Spirit Fish, I’m willing to buy them at a high price."

Fellow Daoist Qin chuckled, "You’re kidding, Fellow Daoist Guu. If you ever want to eat, feel free to come to Wangyue Island anytime."

He felt quite pleased, as the Spirit-dwelling Rice Flower Spirit Fish was indeed unique to his place.

During their conversation.

An unexpected event occurred for Qin Ming.

That was when Shen Yuanxiong, who had once sold him defective Jade Marrow Mushroom, came looking for him.

A dignified Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.

Pleadingly requested Qin Ming to sell him some Spirit Nesting Rice.

Considering he had sold him the Jade Marrow Mushroom, Qin Ming sold him five pounds of Spirit Nesting Rice.

Besides that.

He also learned from Shen Yuanxiong that their joint effort to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill had failed last time.

The experienced Master Sun experienced an unexpected deviation during alchemy, resulting in a complete furnace explosion on the spot.

Wasting two whole batches of Foundation Establishment Pill spiritual materials.

Shen Yuanqing was heartbroken, now regretting deeply, wishing he had trusted Qin Ming and given him a Jade Marrow Mushroom instead.

After all.

For Qin Ming to advance to a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master at such a young age, with dual Tier Two cultivation skills in Hundred Skills of Cultivation.

It was enough to demonstrate his extraordinary skills and abilities.

But now, it’s too late to regret.

...

Next up.

Having accomplished the main purpose of this trip, Qin Ming was ready to return to cultivation.

After bidding goodbye to Guu Qingzhao.

He returned to Wangyue Island.

Everything was in good order during his absence over these few days.

The Profound Water Crocodile was frolicking in Wangyue Lake, with Wu Jiang following behind, feeding it Demon Beast Meat.

It seemed that after a few days of companionship, Wu Jiang no longer felt the initial intimidation.

As Qin Ming approached the lake, the Profound Water Crocodile sensed his return and happily ran toward him, swaying its head energetically.

In just a few days, it had grown noticeably larger.

Truly worthy of its mutated Earth-Grade bloodline.

Although it no longer appeared as cute as it initially did, its fierce nature was beginning to show.

Qin Ming patted its head, letting it go find food in the lake on its own.

He then gave Wu Jiang some instructions.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, I will be in seclusion for a while starting today."

"Please continue to watch over the island for me."

"Ensure that no one disturbs me."

Wu Jiang quickly responded, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Qin, I will take care of everything."

With Wu Jiang’s reassurance, Qin Ming nodded before heading back to prepare.

He approached his Lifebound Spirit Plant, the Longevity Vine.

"Today is the day!"

Qin Ming raised his hand and summoned all seven strands of ’Mother Qi of Ten Thousand Woods’ into the Longevity Vine.

In an instant.

The Longevity Vine began to grow wildly, with purple runes flickering on its vines.

After absorbing the entire set of seven strands of Mother Qi of Ten Thousand Woods, the Lifebound Spirit Plant doubled in height again.

Reaching a height of sixty zhang, its black vines covered the sky.

If it weren’t for its hidden abilities, such a massive towering tree would be visible from afar.

Rustling sounds filled the air!

As the Lifebound Spirit Plant ceased its growth, streams of Plant Essence Qi flowed from the Longevity Vine to Qin Ming.

Like a green galaxy spanning the night sky, linking with Qin Ming.

Qin Ming operated the "Ancient Wood Longevity Technique," with a cyan phantom appearing behind him, mirroring his movements.

Gradually.

As the Plant Essence Qi continuously flowed into Qin Ming’s body.

The cyan phantom behind him grew larger.

It continued increasing in size until reaching eight zhang, then stopped.

At this moment.

The cyan phantom performed a different movement from Qin Ming.

It formed a peculiar spell seal with its hands.

The once ethereal form suddenly became very clear, exactly resembling Qin Ming.

Buzz～

The entirety of Qin Ming seemed to transform into an ancient tree, enduring through the ages, with an encompassing Power of Time swirling around him.

Suddenly!

The massive cyan phantom behind split into a cyan rune and entered Qin Ming’s brow.

Like a cyan rune mark imprinted on his forehead.

Bang!

In that mysterious moment, countless wood elemental insights unfolded in Qin Ming’s mind.

Like a sudden enlightenment, indescribable.

His Dantian Sea of Qi began autonomously absorbing Spiritual Qi from the outside world, flowing unimpeded.

"Supreme Wood Dharma Body attained great success!"

Qin Ming slowly opened his eyes, twin beams of cyan light several inches long appeared before gradually withdrawing.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Qin Ming could clearly sense that the conversion efficiency of Spiritual Qi through his Spirit Root had increased dramatically.

This feeling was entirely unparalleled.

Even though he still had a Four-Element Pseudo Spirit Root, possessing an Acquired Spirit Body meant his aptitude now rivaled that of cultivators with a High-Grade Spirit Root.

Next.

Everything was ready, just waiting for the right moment.

Qin Ming prepared to strike while the iron was hot, immediately starting to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill and advance to Foundation Establishment!