Chapter 676: Chapter 674 ‘Heirloom

“Sixth Grade Spirit Seed?!”

Lu Xuan’s heart stirred, his gaze entirely captivated by the palm-sized gorgeous tree bark.

As a Spirit Plant Master, he understood the value of a Sixth-grade Spirit Seed the best.

In the Cultivation World, among treasures of the same rank, Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills generally held the highest value, followed by Formations and Magic Artifacts, then Elixirs and Charms, and finally various cultivation resources.

However, there were also special exceptions that couldn’t be generalized.

For example, the value of the Foundation Establishment Pill far exceeded other three-grade elixirs, and the Fifth Rank Red Dust Stele Lu Xuan obtained from the light cluster, which could temper one’s willpower, was also higher than many other Fifth Rank treasures.

But even if the value of spirit seeds was the lowest among treasures of the same rank, a Sixth-grade rank in the Cultivation World was still exceedingly rare.

Since he had encountered such a special piece of tree bark, he naturally couldn’t miss the opportunity.

During his contemplation, an Early Core Formation stage cultivator stood up and took out a deep yellow jade slip from his storage bag.

The jade slip had a sense of heaviness to it and looked extraordinary.

“Friend, I have a Fifth Rank Earth-type cultivation method here named”Wutu True Formula”. Its quality is quite good; it could serve as a treasure for some small sects. How about exchanging it for the piece of tree bark in your hand? What do you think?”

“A Fifth Rank Earth-type Cultivation Method? It’s not very useful for me, so it can only serve as an alternative for now, please wait a moment,”

a Mid-term Golden Core cultivator said politely, shaking his head.

Then two more people inquired about the Spirit Seed, including the Hermit Yu Lin who cultivated a lot of Spiritual Plants, but the Magic Artifacts and Cultivation Techniques they offered didn’t satisfy the Mid-term Golden Core cultivator.

“Friend, could you let me closely inspect the Spirit Seed? After all, this is a Sixth-grade treasure and should not be handled carelessly.”

Lu Xuan made a request to the cultivator.

“Alright, you may inspect it, as long as you do not leave this cave abode,”

the Mid-term Golden Core cultivator agreed readily.

Lu Xuan approached him and took the gorgeous tree bark.

When the bark touched his palm, a faint itching sensation spread through his skin, and he could feel it gently rubbing against him, as if trying to merge into his body.

“Indeed strange, it’s merely a Spirit Seed yet it exhibits such peculiar properties.”

Lu Xuan remarked, unconcerned by the astonished gazes of the others. He activated his Spiritual Power, and a small pile of pale yellow Spirit Soil appeared under his feet. He planted the tree bark in it, then immediately focused his mind on it and withdrew it.

Before taking it out, a thought flashed rapidly through his mind.

[Colorful Corpse Skin, Sixth-grade Spiritual Plant, cultivated in a Strange Realm using extremely sinister and evil methods. It involved infusing numerous virgin skin sacs into a special piece of tree bark, creating a Spiritual Plant with growth properties.]

[The Spiritual Plant possesses certain demon-like characteristics, and during its growth, it needs to feed on the skin of Demon Beasts and cultivators. It also has the potential to bewitch the minds of cultivators, attaching to their bodies and in some cases, possessing or even overtaking the cultivator’s flesh body. Constant vigilance is required.]

[Once matured, it can be used to refine special Magic Treasures or to cultivate certain sinister Divine Skills.]

“The way it was obtained is truly against the natural order. If it falls into the hands of an Evil Cultivator, who knows how many cultivator skins will be absorbed by this Colorful Corpse Skin.”

“If it’s in my hands, at least there won’t be mass slaughter.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

Although he also had the habit of cultivating peculiar Spiritual Plants with flesh, souls, and bones, the ways he obtained them were extremely orthodox, without any additional killings.

“I see that this tree bark still possesses its charm; it would be perfect to take back and enhance the aesthetic value of the Spiritual Plants in the Underworld Spirit Field.”

He muttered to himself, his resolve to acquire that piece of gorgeous tree bark truly firm.

“Friend Zhang, I hold a remarkably rare magic artifact in my hands, originating from a most uncommon source. It is quite spirited, and if used to refine into a magic treasure, it could certainly become a great aid to you. May I perhaps exchange it for the spiritual seeds in your possession?”

Just as Lu Xuan was about to inquire with the Golden Core Intermediate Cultivator, an aged voice sounded.

The thin old man he had previously conversed with took out a dim bronze mirror and presented it to the Golden Core Intermediate Cultivator.

“Indeed, a fine magic artifact.”

The cultivator inspected it, infused spiritual power, and experimented briefly with the mirror’s effects, his face revealing a hint of hesitation.

Although the value of this bronze mirror was still less than that of the spiritual seeds, the difference was not too significant.

“Friend Zhang, I possess a low-rank divine ability called ‘Soul-Stealing Blood Palm.’ Once mastered, it can use blood energy to contaminate the enemy’s flesh and body, specifically attacking the Three Souls and Seven Spirits, making it exceedingly hard to guard against.”

Lu Xuan took the blood-colored ancient tome out of his storage bag.

“Low-rank Divine Ability?”

A flash of surprise passed through the eyes of the Golden Core Intermediate Cultivator.

His spiritual sense briefly swept over the blood-colored tome, feeling the boundless bloody aura of the palm impression within, immediately understanding that what Lu Xuan said was true.

“Why would Friend Lu think of giving such an incredibly precious low-rank divine ability to someone else?”

The cultivator asked curiously, while the surrounding Golden Core Real People also appeared puzzled.

Using a divine ability to exchange for spiritual seeds, even if they were sixth-grade, was an inconceivable matter to them.

“To be honest, this ‘Soul-Stealing Blood Palm’ is a hereditary treasure of my clan, but it is extremely difficult to comprehend, and the method of cultivation is somewhat malevolent, unsuitable for someone like me who is content to sincerely cultivate spiritual plants.”

“Moreover, that piece of Colorful Corpse Skin in Friend Zhang’s hands is incredibly enticing to a Spirit Plant Master, so much so that I am forced to part with this long-held family divine ability in exchange.”

Lu Xuan’s face revealed a bitter smile as he artificially added a background to this low-rank divine ability.

“Fine, then I will exchange this sixth-grade spiritual seed for this divine ability from Friend Lu.”

The Golden Core Intermediate Cultivator did not hesitate further; the cultivation methods and magic artifacts brought out by others, although decent, were either not suitable for him or clearly not as valuable as the low-rank divine ability, thus he naturally made the correct choice.

“Does Friend Zhang know the cultivation method for this Colorful Corpse Skin? If it only comes with the spiritual seed and lacks the corresponding cultivation method, then I am at a bit of a loss.”

“Rashly cultivating a sixth-grade spiritual plant could lead to its death along the way, which would mean a huge loss.”

Lu Xuan raised an objection.

“No, however, I guess it should somehow be related to the skin. As for the specifics, you will need to research and explore that on your own.”

“How about this, Friend Lu, I will add thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones for you. How does that sound?”

He quite favored the ‘Soul-Stealing Blood Palm,’ pondered for a moment, and then said.

“Thank you, Friend Zhang, and I wish you early success in mastering this divine ability!”

Lu Xuan gladly agreed.

The ‘Soul-Stealing Blood Palm’ was a divine ability obtained as an extra reward from a light cluster after the spiritual plant matured. Being able to exchange it for a rare sixth-grade spiritual seed, and then potentially gaining a better treasure reward upon the plant’s maturity, plus an additional thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones – where could one find such a deal?

The two carefully checked again and exchanged their treasures.