novelE2F Chapter 192: The Exploitation of Spiritual Plants
Chapter 192: The Exploitation of Spiritual Plants
Fang Yuan’s instincts had not deceived him.
But the poor guy found himself helpless to change the situation.
Should he stir up trouble with Jiang Chen?
What reason could he possibly use to confront him?
Opposing Jiang Chen now would only further damage his reputation in the eyes of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.
After all, to everyone else, every move Jiang Chen made seemed to be for Fang Yuan’s benefit.
If not for his sharp intuition, even Fang Yuan wouldn’t have suspected Jiang Chen of harboring hidden motives.
As a result, a torrent of frustration and anger welled up inside Fang Yuan. He was gripped by worry and anxiety, but all he could do was keep these feelings buried deep within!
Just then, a voice snapped Fang Yuan out of his stormy thoughts.
"Junior Brother Fang Yuan, rest easy! The two seniors will soon teach me the first technique," Jiang Chen said, his expression filled with concern. "Once I’ve mastered it, I can start the first step to restoring your spiritual root!"
Fang Yuan’s lips trembled, and finally, he managed a few words, "You have my gratitude."
Despite everything, Jiang Chen truly was working to heal his damaged spiritual root.
Whatever hidden motives Jiang Chen might have, this single act was undeniably a real benefit to Fang Yuan.
"Mm-hmm," Jiang Chen nodded with a caring smile, his eyes fixed on the Soul Embodying Ring. "Seniors, let me now explain my understanding of the first technique."
’The Precious Pill Seeking Record is far more intricate than the Demonic Qi Extraction Art. Even the first technique is quite complex. I wonder how much Jiang Chen has truly mastered,’ Nangong Wan pondered, her thoughts mirroring those of Shangguan Ning.
Jiang Chen then finished explaining his grasp of the first technique.
Although he had already mastered it completely, he only revealed a third of what he knew.
Even so, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were genuinely impressed.
"Just one day on the first technique, and you’ve already mastered a third of it!"
"Jiang Chen, your talent for enlightenment is truly remarkable. It’s fair to say that not just here on the Immortal Martial Continent, but even in the Everlasting Baseless Immortal Domain, you’d be seen as an exceptional prodigy!"
"With such talent and our guidance, we can surely speed up the restoration of Fang Yuan’s Cultivation Path foundation!"
Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning took turns expressing their amazement and excitement.
His plan to use intellectual exchanges with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning to unnerve Fang Yuan had always been part of his grand design.
Now, Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value had dwindled to just one thousand seven hundred eighty-six points.
The threshold for his elimination was drawing dangerously close!
...
As time slipped away, half a day passed almost unnoticed.
"Thank you both for your guidance! I’ve nearly grasped the first technique," Jiang Chen said with excitement, then added earnestly, "But to ensure I make no mistakes, I plan to further assimilate today’s lessons."
He certainly wasn’t going to spend all his time here!
The task of repairing Fang Yuan’s spiritual root—he would delay it as long as he could!
Still, Jiang Chen’s progress had already far exceeded the expectations of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.
"Alright!" Neither Nangong Wan nor Shangguan Ning had any doubts and readily agreed to his suggestion.
Next, Jiang Chen took out the materials and offered, "I’ll leave these here for now. When I return, I’ll surely begin the process to restore Junior Brother Fang Yuan’s spiritual root!"
With that settled, he gave a respectful fist-and-palm salute, saying, "I will take my leave now."
"Please, don’t let me keep you!" Fang Yuan quickly returned the gesture. Only he knew how delighted he felt inside to finally have Jiang Chen out of his sight.
Throughout this whole exchange, those were the only words he managed to say. His situation was truly pitiful!
...
After leaving the healing hall where Fang Yuan was recuperating, Jiang Chen wasted no time heading toward Ji Mingxiu’s location for another visit.
"Jiang Chen, what brings you here?" Ji Mingxiu asked with a smile. "Do you need anything?"
"Yes, Master," Jiang Chen replied, his face alight with eagerness. "I’ve just received directives from the two seniors. They’ve asked me to procure certain spiritual plants!"
Of course, these spiritual plants were meant for his own purposes.
Although Jiang Chen had initially planned to purchase the spiritual plants using his own spirit stones, now that he had the opportunity to draw from the resources of the Holy Land, why would he refuse?
However, he had no desire to reveal his secret of enhancing his cultivation by consuming spiritual plants, except to his closest confidantes. Thus, he had no choice but to fabricate a story.
"What? Those two mighty powerhouses need something?!" Ji Mingxiu leapt to his feet, his excitement palpable. "Quickly, tell me, what spiritual plants do they require?"
If their sect could establish favorable relations with those two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses, it wouldn’t just secure their dominance in the Everflowing Truth Domain; they might even unite the entire Immortal Martial World under the banner of the Purple Heaven Holy Land!