Chapter 1 The Realization

Chen Xiao finally realized something was wrong.

It was normal for the Azure Wood Spirit Seed to mock him.

It was okay for the Yin-Yang Jade to mock him; whatever, just consider it a piece of jade with a rebellious streak.

But if even the spiritual mist mocked him, that just didn't make sense, right?

The spiritual mist couldn't possibly develop its own intelligence, so it couldn't mock Chen Xiao.

Therefore, the Yin-Yang Jade probably wasn't mocking Chen Xiao either; it was just giving Chen Xiao a reminder.

After figuring this out, Chen Xiao suddenly felt enlightened. He thought of a way to try!

He immediately closed his eyes and controlled the spiritual energy within his body to generate a resonance with the same frequency as the Azure Wood Spirit Seed.

At first, it was difficult for Chen Xiao to control the spiritual energy inside his body.

But with constant familiarity and practice, Chen Xiao was gradually able to control the spiritual energy.

After practicing for a while, Chen Xiao was controlling it better and better, and the rhythm of the spiritual energy was getting closer and closer to that of the Azure Wood Spirit Seed.

However, when the rhythm of Chen Xiao's spiritual energy was completely in sync with the vibration of the Azure Wood Spirit Seed, an incredible scene occurred.

The spiritual mist in this space surged towards Chen Xiao's body like a tide.

Chen Xiao's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

He didn't dare to stop and continued to maintain the rhythm of his spiritual energy.

Unconsciously, even Chen Xiao's breathing became aligned with the rhythm of the spiritual energy.

And using this breathing method greatly increased the speed at which the spiritual mist entered his body.

In about half an hour, the spiritual mist in the entire space was completely absorbed into Chen Xiao's body, and without needing to be refined, it directly merged into Chen Xiao's spiritual energy.

Darkness fell before his eyes. In the darkness, only the Azure Wood Spirit Seed emitted a cyan light.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Buzz buzz buzz—

Buzz buzz buzz—

The Azure Wood Spirit Seed, the Yin-Yang Jade, and Chen Xiao were completely in sync.

The Azure Wood Spirit Seed flew in front of Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao didn't rush to capture it, but instead used his hand to stroke it, to feel it.

This time, the Azure Wood Spirit Seed didn't dodge, and when Chen Xiao touched it, it felt warm and smooth.

Accompanying it was a very comfortable feeling.

It was a comfortable feeling that was hard to describe, very warm, thriving, and full of hope.

Chen Xiao's eyes instantly became incredibly clear.

"You've finally returned to my hands."

Chen Xiao blurted out this sentence.

After speaking, he himself was stunned. Why did he say 'returned to my hands'?

Chen Xiao was completely confused and felt very inexplicable.

However, with the Azure Wood Spirit Seed lying quietly in Chen Xiao's palm, it meant that Chen Xiao had subdued it.

Chen Xiao felt that he should be ecstatic, but in reality, his heart was as still as water. Even at this moment, his breathing and the rhythm of his spiritual energy maintained their previous frequency.

"Very good, I've obtained the second sacred relic. Now, there are only three left."

Chen Xiao said to himself.

Then, he could leave this place.

This time, after he released his divine sense, the mountain wall was no obstacle, and outside was a vast, dark night.

The morning star in the sky was twinkling, and dawn was coming soon.

Unconsciously, Chen Xiao had stayed in this space for more than a dozen hours.

Chen Xiao avoided Zhu Hanshan's location, punched a large hole in the mountain wall, and walked out of the hole.

"Old Master, I have subdued the Azure Wood Spirit Seed."

Chen Xiao came to Zhu Hanshan and said calmly.

"Good, that's great. In this way, the Chu family is really saved..."

Zhu Hanshan said with great relief.

But Chen Xiao noticed that compared to before, Old Master Zhu's voice had become much weaker.

"Old Master, what's wrong with you?"

After Chen Xiao asked this question, he instantly thought of something.

"Old Master, you hid your body in this mountain wall because of the Azure Wood Spirit Seed?"

Chen Xiao asked suddenly.

Zhu Hanshan nodded and said with difficulty, "The Azure Wood Spirit Seed can emit endless vitality and spiritual energy. This so-called blessed land of Medicine King Valley can only grow spiritual herbs because of its existence, and my body has not decayed because it is sheltered by it."

As he spoke, the gravel on Zhu Hanshan's face fell off, revealing his true face.

And at this moment, his face was aging rapidly, becoming gaunt.

Chen Xiao quickly shattered the gravel on his body and poured Azure Wood spiritual energy into his body.

"Cough cough cough... Mr. Chen, don't waste your energy. Unless you keep me by your side at all times, sooner or later this body of mine will age and decay, cough cough cough... Mr. Chen has subdued the Azure Wood Spirit Seed. This old man's persistence has finally not been in vain, cough cough cough..."

Zhu Hanshan became weaker and weaker. Even with the support of the Azure Wood spiritual energy, it was difficult to stop his rate of decay.

It turned out that he had known for a long time that he would die after Chen Xiao subdued the Azure Wood Spirit Seed, but he still resolutely let Chen Xiao in.

Chen Xiao's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Finally, he said, "Old Master Zhu, don't worry, I will definitely do what you want me to do!"

"Then, then I can... rest assured..."

Old Master Zhu Hanshan let out his last breath. Before his death, he still maintained a gratified smile on his face.

Chen Xiao took three steps back and bowed to him.

Then, he strode towards the outside of the valley.

At the entrance of the blessed land of Medicine King Valley, there stood several figures, namely Zhu Xuanqing and his daughter, and the three members of the Chu family.

"Big Brother Chen, you're finally out!"

Chu Luo shouted excitedly when he saw Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao walked to the crowd and said in a heavy tone, "Immortal Zhu... has passed away."

"What? Dad!"

"Grandpa!"

Zhu Xuanqing and his daughter shouted and ran madly in the direction Chen Xiao came from.

Chu Qingbai closed his eyes, and two lines of clear tears slid down the corners of his eyes.

"Brother, did you already know..."

Chu Qingsong asked.

Chu Qingbai nodded silently. "This is the plan that Uncle Zhu and I made together."

Chu Luo stared blankly at his father, not knowing what to say.

He was not mature enough and didn't understand the true meaning of sacrifice. He only felt an indescribable sadness.

Chen Xiao didn't say anything either. Although Chu Qingbai was suspected of using him, in the end, it was just mutual benefit.

"Uncle Chu, don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised Old Master Zhu."

Chen Xiao said firmly.

"Mr. Chen, I believe you."

Chu Qingbai nodded heavily. "Mr. Chen, please come with me..."

Chen Xiao didn't ask Chu Qingbai where he was taking him and directly followed behind him.

Chu Qingbai then led him to a secret room built inside the mountain.

The secret room was very large, several times larger than the cave where the Azure Wood Spirit Seed was.

In this secret room, there were densely packed dozens of shelves, and on those shelves were all extremely precious spiritual herbs...