Chapter 106

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Chapter 106: Spirit Spring Guide

When Mo Qianxun spoke these words, his tone carried righteous conviction without a hint of falsehood. Fang Lie found himself helpless against such arguments, responding only with a cold sneer.

"Enough, enough. I know you’re furious," Mo Qianxun sighed. "But given the Fang Family’s legendary stubbornness, allowing you into the inner gate with control of the Ancestor’s Token would spell disaster. The entire Mo Sect might face annihilation under your hand. As Clan Leader, I can’t let our sect be destroyed – hence this unfair treatment."

Fang Lie’s brows knitted tightly. He silently acknowledged, "Perhaps the Clan Leader isn’t motivated by personal grudges. While complete extermination goes too far, my temper could indeed paint the rivers crimson. Such bloodshed would cripple the Mo Sect’s foundation. The man has valid concerns."

His expression thawed slightly though resentment lingered. "I’ll enter the inner gate and claim the Ancestor’s Token someday. Pray the Mo Sect reforms before then. Otherwise…" His voice turned icy. "…your fears shall materialize."

The threat sent shivers through every Thunder Tribulation Immortal present, Mo Qianxun included.

"Very well," the Clan Leader conceded wearily. "I’ll accelerate reforms. Best prevent our sect from suffering your wrath."

"Tyrants meeting their match?" Huo Wufang muttered darkly nearby.

Bitter smiles spread among the gathered immortals.

Mo Qianxun straightened, adopting formal tones. "Regardless, you’ve rightfully earned the outer gate’s top position. While inner gate entry remains forbidden, we’ll grant compensatory privileges. This time, our Mo Sect joins East Kunlun and Great Thunder Sound Temple in dispatching Qi Sea cultivators to explore the small secret realm – Silentwood Forest. Our target: the Arhat Immortal Fruit, ripening once per century."

"Each sect receives ten slots, traditionally reserved for inner gate disciples at Qi Sea level. You’ll claim one." Mo Qianxun’s eyes glinted. "A rare opportunity – don’t waste it."

Fang Lie hesitated, but the old bird’s excited whisper broke through: "Fool! Accept! That fruit could advance your cultivation by years!"

Time – Fang Lie’s most precious commodity. Without forming his Golden Pool within a century, death awaited.

"Done!" Fang Lie’s eyes blazed. "When do we depart?"

"Two months hence," Mo Qianxun answered. "You’ll be summoned when ready."

Nodding curtly, Fang Lie turned as the Clan Leader produced a crystal ball brimming with faintly glowing liquid.

The Spirit Spring Guide captivated Fang Lie instantly. This treasure could reignite dormant springs within Mo Sect headquarters – precious founts of Spiritual Energy otherwise strictly regulated.

His family’s spring had been confiscated after his father’s death, leaving barren stone where waters once flowed. Sect rules demanded a Golden Pool Master’s presence and exorbitant fees exceeding five million spirit stones – more costly than third-tier high-quality treasures.

A functioning spirit spring transformed dwellings: nourishing Spiritual Fields, enhancing alchemy and refining, accelerating cultivation itself. Without it, Fang Lie’s home remained fit only for mortals.

"I understand your family’s plight." Mo Qianxun pressed the crystal into Fang Lie’s palm. "Consider this your championship reward. Acceptable?"

"Absolutely!" Fang Lie’s fingers closed greedily.

Most would prioritize third-tier treasures for immediate power gains. But as a Great Pill Master, Fang Lie could purchase such items freely now the competition’s restrictions had lifted.

The Spirit Spring Guide differed – priceless and irreplaceable, seldom appearing in markets as families hoarded these treasures jealously.

A Spirit Spring Guide represented a spirit spring that produced about a thousand jin of water daily. Losing one meant the family’s spirit spring supply would decrease, which was absolutely unacceptable.

Every family clan treasured Spirit Spring Guides deeply and rarely sold them. Even if one occasionally appeared, it would be snatched up immediately. Fang Lie couldn’t have bought one even if he tried.

After securing the Spirit Spring Guide, Fang Lie hurriedly took his leave.

Once he left, Mo Qianxun let out a long sigh. "Finally got rid of him!"

"Clan Leader, you were too generous!" protested a Thunder Tribulation Immortal. "Giving him both the Arhat Immortal Fruit qualification and the Spirit Spring Guide? What did he do to deserve this?"

What Mo Qianxun had given away were precisely the things every great family clan fought over.

There were only ten Arhat Immortal Fruit spots, yet thousands of inner gate Qi Sea realm cultivators coveted them. Obtaining the fruit could greatly enhance one’s cultivation and talent—a crucial factor determining one’s future achievements.

The Spirit Spring Guide was equally priceless. Now both treasures had gone to Fang Lie, displeasing many.

This particular Thunder Tribulation Immortal had lost his own spot to Fang Lie. Of the ten positions, one should’ve been his—no wonder he resented it.

Mo Qianxun smiled calmly. "He’s a Mo Sect genius and Great Pill Master. These rewards suit his status. Should we drive such loyalty away? If he abandoned the Mo Sect, we’d become eternal sinners."

"The Fang Family would rather die than betray us!"

"Precisely why we must reward them!" Mo Qianxun retorted. "Should we favor traitors instead?"

The man fell silent.

While the Thunder Tribulation Immortals seethed, Fang Lie cheerfully returned home with the Ice and Fire Poison Dragon.

In his cave dwelling’s center lay a white jade pool shaped like an inkstone. At its center was a fist-sized dry hole.

Fang Lie placed the crystal ball into the hole. Bubbling sounds emerged before clear water gushed forth.

"We’ve got spring water!"

"Spirit spring water with Spiritual Energy!"

"They say drinking this makes you live longer!"

"Big Brother’s amazing!" the children exclaimed.

Fang Huo eagerly scooped water into his mouth. "So sweet!"

"Let me try!"

"Me too!" The children crowded around, drinking until their bellies bulged. Even Fang Lie and Ice Second Brother joined, gulping water like excited children.

As the spring flowed, wisps of Spiritual Energy filled the cave. With spiritual veins and enough Spirit Plants, this could become a spiritual mansion—though achieving this was daunting.

Spirit springs were rare, and spiritual veins required priceless Spirit Marrow. Most Spirit Plants were valuable materials for pills or treasures. Creating a spiritual mansion needed at least a hundred Spirit Plants, costing millions of spirit stones. Fang Lie had merely begun his journey.

Thrilled nonetheless, Fang Lie instructed Ice Second Brother: "Prioritize orders offering Spirit Marrow or Spirit Plants. Information about them earns spirit pills too."

"Spirit Plants are manageable," Ice Second Brother said. "But Spirit Marrow’s too expensive for pills alone."

"Offer long-term pill supply contracts," Fang Lie countered. "With my endless pill production, we’ll get one!"

"Brilliant! I’ll spread the word—good news within three days!" Ice Second Brother rushed off immediately.