Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

In the current post-ancient era of the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm, not only do the human race struggle with cultivation, but demon beasts can only rely on fate.

For the demon beasts in the wilderness, the two key factors are bloodline and opportunity. Without an upper-grade bloodline and the fortune to acquire celestial and earthly treasures, it’s nearly impossible to advance to Tier Three.

Spirit beasts raised by the human race, however, face even greater challenges.

They not only lack the wild experiences, but also fall short in heart nature. Moreover, most human masters are reluctant to share precious celestial and earthly treasures with spirit beasts.

Hence, in the regions near the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, there are barely five spirit beasts that have completely condensed demon pills.

Most so-called Tier Three demon beasts in fact have incomplete demon pills, akin to human cultivators when forming cores, creating fake pills with impure magic pills and unstable solidification.

This time, Bai Cailin’s hope for her spiritual crane is merely for a successful pill formation, even if it is a fake pill.

After all, having failed to impact the demon pill once before, the essence has been affected.

Advancing to Tier Three would mean being accompanied for another hundred years, which is already satisfying.

In contrast, Li Ji’an’s Vermilion Toad not only possesses the Green Blood Pill, but also relies heavily on the Core Formation Technique, and benefitted from five days of refinement in the Blood Pool, purifying sixty percent of its bloodline.

Condensing a demon pill is all but certain, with even a hope for assessing the quality of the demon pill.

”Should it acquire a true Tier Three great demon spirit pet, coupled with profound and pure magical power... It will be comparable to the Immortal Seedlings cultivated by the top leaders of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association!”

In an instant, Bai Cailin looked solemnly at Li Ji’an’s back.

”Cailin, I have brought a spirit treasure for your Xiaoqi, to wish Xiaoqi success in forming its pill this time.” Just then, a young master gracefully arrived at the entrance.

”Young Master Tong’s esteemed presence is a surprise, my apologies for not welcoming sooner, pardon my rudeness.” The old manager of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association immediately paid his respects upon seeing the newcomer.

Bai Cailin, however, frowned slightly.

Tong Liang is a descendant of the current ruling lineage of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association, and a burgeoning talent they focus on nurturing, guaranteed to secure a top-five spot in this session of the Flying Crane Dao Discussion.

With a celestial-grade spirit root and cultivation techniques reportedly on par with ancient immortal scriptures, his magical power is exceptionally pure and robust, making him nearly invincible.

Moreover, he seems to have specialized in a divine mysterious dual cultivation secret technique from the Tong family, with terrifying benefits from dual cultivation.

Thus, he roams the world in search of dual cultivation partners.

In just a few decades, it’s said that he has had dual cultivation with thirty percent of the beauties ranked in the top hundred of the Celestial Cyan Domain’s Fairy List.

However, his dual cultivation technique seems somewhat peculiar, as the effects decrease with repeated dual cultivation with the same fairy, yet imposes a reverse restriction on female cultivators.

Any fairy who has dual cultivated with him seems unable to feel for other male cultivators thereafter.

Therefore, Bai Cailin always avoids him like the plague.

To deter him, she previously publicly expressed her fondness for Wu Chengzhi of the Jinhua Commerce Association.

Yet rumors about her with a plump cultivator spread, prompting Tong Liang to return persistently, like a stubborn adhesive that won’t come off.

”Thank you, Young Master Tong, but there’s no need.” Bai Cailin, concealing her complex emotions regarding Li Ji’an, responded again with cold indifference.

Tong Liang flipped his folding fan: ”Ah, Fairy Bai, do not make early judgments.”

With that, he took a vibrant plant root from his storage pouch.

”This is the Five Elements Fern Root!”

”Five Elements Fern Root? The rare treasure for wild demon beasts striving for demon pill formation?” Bai Cailin and the old manager were both startled.

”Indeed, we found it in the nest of a Second Tier Peak ghost-faced eagle our demon hunting team claimed below.” Tong Liang confirmed confidently.

Upon hearing this, Bai Cailin’s face showed joy.

For wild demon beasts to form demon pills, celestial and earthly treasures are indispensable, and the Five Elements Fern Root is one of them, significantly aiding wild demon beasts in pill formation. However, it is highly adverse to human presence and difficult to find outside deep forests.

Alternatively, spirit beasts raised by humans may have lost their wild nature due to too much contact with humans, or simply not possessing the wild nature of demon beasts. Some have painstakingly tried using Five Elements Fern Root to help spirit beasts condense demon pills, but the aid pales in comparison to that for wild demon beasts.

Nonetheless, it certainly does offer some assistance.

Yet considering the difficulty in obtaining Five Elements Fern Root versus the aid it provides, few deliberately search for it.

This time, with the Seven-Colored Spiritual Crane already possessing a Pill Condensation Method, having this treasure would undoubtedly be a boon.

”I want this Five Elements Fern Root; name your price, Young Master Tong!” Bai Cailin deliberated briefly but could not refuse for the sake of the spiritual crane.

”Haha, Fairy Bai, there’s no need for transactions between us.” Tong Liang laughed freely, displaying generosity.

Bai Cailin frowned, understanding his intentions. If not for her concern that the crane might fail to form a demon pill, or if even a fake pill wouldn’t be secure, she would’ve rejected decisively.

Yet...

”Fairy Bai, let not your worries bother you. I offer this Five Elements Fern Root moved by the deep bond between you and Xiaoqi, with no demands for you.” Noticing Bai Cailin’s internal conflict, Tong Liang said with a smile.

”Really?” Bai Cailin felt a faint hope arise.

Tong Liang immediately offered a spirit contract: ”If Fairy Bai does not trust me, I’ll set a spirit contract at once.”

”No need, no need. Well... I thank you on behalf of Xiaoqi.” Knowing he was merely posturing, Bai Cailin couldn’t refuse.

”Good, good. I wonder if I might observe Xiaoqi’s attempt at demon pill formation with Fairy Bai?” After handing the Five Elements Fern Root to Bai Cailin, Tong Liang courteously requested.

Bai Cailin had no reason to refuse, but she glanced at the old manager.

After all, she was here to use the Tier Three demon beast cave mansion of the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association for the attempt.