Xiao Yan once accidentally came across the Earth Yellow Essence in an ancient scroll left by Pharmacist Elder. The Earth Yellow Essence, born from the gathering of the refined and solid earth’s power, was said to reach a point where it would no longer grow in volume after a hundred years due to saturated energy. Thus, an Earth Yellow Essence over a century old was exceptionally rare. Ancient records had suggested that if an Earth Yellow Essence far surpassed a hundred years, its nurturing source would not merely be the earth’s power but some other spirit essence of the heavens and earth!
At the first sight of the thousand-year-old Earth Yellow Essence, Xiao Yan realized that there must be something else beneath it, and it was this thing that sustained the Earth Yellow Essence to such a profound state. “Hehe, truly deserving of being the Dan Realm…” Xiao Yan couldn’t help but laugh, his hand suddenly coiling and then gripping the deep pit with a powerful suction. A torrent of soil gushed out and was cast aside by him.
With his forceful suction, the pit grew deeper and deeper, yet the expected other spirit essence failed to appear. “Could the ancient scroll be false?” Not seeing anything even after digging six or seven zhang deep made Xiao Yan frown, losing some of his earlier confidence. After all, he had only encountered a thousand-year Earth Yellow Essence for the first time.
A tinge of hesitation rising, Xiao Yan slowed down, and after another zhang, he shook his head in frustration. Just as he was about to give up, his gaze fell on the soil he had dug out from the ground. A murmur of surprise escaped his lips.
Squatting down, Xiao Yan grabbed a handful of soil. It was moist, and surprisingly, it contained a peculiar energy. Recognizing the strange energy within the soil, a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes. There was indeed something unusual beneath the ground.
With this revelation, Xiao Yan stood up, shaping his hands into claws and swiftly delving back into the pit. As his hands moved, the pit deepened further. After about five minutes of relentless digging, a muffled sound echoed from the soft ground. Spurred by excitement, Xiao Yan darted down into the pit.
A green flame slowly rose from the pit, illuminating it like daylight. Leaping out, Xiao Yan knelt and, with a sweep of his sleeve, a gust of wind blew away the layer of soil, revealing a snow-white jade.
Xiao Yan’s eyes fixed on the jade, squinting slightly. “Is this… Earth Heart Jade Mother?”
The Earth Heart Jade Mother, formed by the aggregation of the earth’s power over countless years, was a treasure nearly impossible to find. Its unique stability and density made it invaluable for cultivation. Possessing a meditation cushion made from it would significantly suppress the volatile energy within, greatly reducing the risk of demonic possessions. This effect was similar to the Green Lotus seat, but the Earth Heart Jade Mother was even more superior.
“Truly a treasure…” Xiao Yan chuckled, placing his hand on the exposed part and, with a sharp cry, pulled, sending dirt flying. The Earth Heart Jade Mother was yanked out from the ground.
After fully extracting it, Xiao Yan found it to be about half a zhang tall and arm-width wide, a rare sight in the outside world. “With this, future cultivation will be twice as effective.”
Looking at its size, Xiao Yan nodded, retracting his hand to find it covered in a thick, pale jade fluid.
“This…?” Staring at the fluid, Xiao Yan was stunned. Then, with a sharp intake of breath, he turned to the Earth Heart Jade Mother. “Inside the Earth Heart Jade Mother… it has already produced Earth Heart Soul Marrow?”
Earth Heart Jade Mother was extremely difficult to form, and the so-called Earth Heart Soul Marrow within was even rarer. His eyes flashed with a barely concealed heat. A green flame condensed on his hand, transforming into a thin, sharp blade, cutting through the Earth Heart Jade Mother’s surface.
Puchi! The blade sliced through, a thin slice of jade falling off, revealing a walnut-sized hole. From within, a faint white mist seeped out. Xiao Yan took a deep breath, feeling a soul-soothing moan deep within.
With each swift cut, layers of jade peeled off. Halved in height, a bowl-sized depression finally appeared, and within it, a small pool of white liquid. “Sure enough… it is Earth Heart Soul Marrow!”
His eyes gleaming with joy, he carefully dug out the liquid, using some of the Earth Heart Jade Mother to fashion a box to store the marrow. Finally, he let out a sigh of relief. The marrow could not be directly consumed, needing other rare treasures for optimal effect. Though rare, these items might be found in the Dan Realm, giving him a significant boost to reach the Spirit Realm.
“This trip is indeed worth it. The Dan Realm truly is a paradise for alchemists.” Tapping his Storage Ring, Xiao Yan smiled, storing the remaining Earth Heart Jade Mother as well. Although he had the marrow, the jade was still valuable.
After securing everything, he leapt out, landing at the edge of the pit and filling it with soil. Turning to leave, a voice suddenly called out, “Young friend, all treasures are to be shared among those who see them. Taking everything yourself is rather unorthodox…”
A figure in yellow approached, disrupting the space.
“Have you had enough hiding? I thought you’d hide forever,” Xiao Yan said, amused. He had detected the presence earlier.
“Old man can’t stay hidden when such a treasure is found,” the elder replied, his smile tinged with coldness. “I am Huang Yi. I don’t expect you to know my name, but I am aware you are a Battle Sect. I don’t wish to use force; give me half of the Earth Heart Soul Marrow, and you may leave.”
Xiao Yan felt the elder’s aura, knowing he was only a four-star Battle Sect, far from a threat. With a chuckle, he said, “I’ve never heard your name, and I don’t plan to share. You’re not worth it.”
As he finished, his face turned ice-cold, black eyes flashing. He waved his hand, and the Earth Demon Puppet appeared, launching itself at the elder with lightning speed.
At the sight of the puppet, the elder’s face twisted in shock.
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