Chapter 533: Mysterious Lamp
"I can't die just yet." Li Qiye laughed and said: "Even the villainous old heavens wouldn't be able to kill me!"
Lan Yunzhu helped him sit down while saying: "You are too weak so you need to rest. Otherwise, it will have a negative consequence."
Li Qiye put away the lamp and assumed a meditative pose. He then swallowed another drop of star water to recover. The medicinal effect started to make Li Qiye's body emit a shining light.
This light became brighter and brighter until it reached a blinding level as Li Qiye became one with it.
Lan Yunzhu carefully watched over him without the slightest bit of inattention.
Some time later, the light on his body dispersed. He opened a pair of eyes as bright as starlight. At this time, his usual spirit had returned.
Seeing him standing up, Lan Yunzhu quickly came to help and asked with concern: "How are you feeling now?"
Li Qiye took in a long breath and looked at Lan Yunzhu before he smilingly answered: "Very good, even the heavens couldn't take my life!"
Lan Yunzhu didn't know what to say. Just earlier, his entire body had countless cracks; it seemed as if the slightest touch could have shattered his entire being. But now, he was so high-spirited that it made him seem like an unkillable cockroach.
"Maniac!" Even the phoenix ginseng was speechless after using its divine intent to see Li Qiye's spirited attitude. It also felt that Li Qiye's actions were too crazy and domineering.
At this time, Li Qiye couldn't help but to take out the lamp from the wooden pavilion for a closer look. After rubbing it a bit, he then murmured: "What a big win this trip was. Haha, even a grave secret among secrets couldn't compare to this thing."
To outsiders, a secret among secrets was a True Immortal Medicine like the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng — this would be more than enough to drive them crazy.
However, Li Qiye didn't think so. He understood and viewed the secrets of the Prime Ominous Grave's five realms with a different perspective. He knew that there was something else inside these realms. They were not simply treasures, in his opinion.
Lan Yunzhu couldn't see what was so amazing about this lamp, so she asked: "What is this thing? Was it worth risking your life for it?"
This lamp looked so ordinary… Was it actually worth Li Qiye's risky venture and using everything that he had?
"Yes, it's absolutely worth it." Li Qiye happily replied: "Hahaha, this thing is beyond your imagination."
The phoenix ginseng came back to its nest and looked at the lamp in Li Qiye's hand with its divine intent. It sat up and exclaimed: "Good stuff, good stuff!" If it could show expressions, then it would be drooling at this moment.
Lan Yunzhu had to take another look at the ginseng. This thing was a True Immortal Medicine, yet it was praising and sighing at this lamp nonstop. One could even say that it was lusting after it, so this lamp had to be absolutely wonderful.
Li Qiye glanced at the phoenix ginseng and lazily raised the lamp before asking with a smirk: "So, it looks like you have always wanted this lamp?"
The ginseng looked at it once more. Of course it wanted this lamp, but unfortunately, no matter how powerful it was, it was not able to enter the wooden pavilion. It was not Li Qiye.
Li Qiye moved the lamp back and forth and smiled with squinted eyes: "If you come with me as my follower, then I'll let you bask in the glory of this lamp as well."
The ginseng angrily scowled after hearing this. It went back to its wooden nest, lying down and pretending to sleep.
Li Qiye only shrugged after being rejected: "What a shame." He then added with a smile: "May we meet again later."
The phoenix ginseng replied with its cold divine intent: "May we never meet again!"
The phoenix was especially annoyed with Li Qiye. It was robbed of its five oldest ginseng roots. Although they were not its life roots, they were still important. This was a huge loss and the ginseng would have killed Li Qiye if it wasn't afraid of his treasures.
It now felt that it was best to never see Li Qiye again since seeing him only reminded it of the five old ginseng roots, causing its heart to bleed.
Li Qiye shrugged again before leaving the wooden nest with Lan Yunzhu. They exited the grave secret among secrets and went back to the lost garden of the immortals.
At this time, the Soldier Tree, the ten transformations Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass, the Reincarnation Heavenly Soulvine, and a bunch of other immortal level medicines had come back to retake the medicine field.
"Why haven't you left yet?" The Soldier Tree asked after seeing Li Qiye again. They didn't welcome Li Qiye. Until now, only a group of immortal medicines owned this medicine field, so it was understandable why they were all upset when Li Qiye came for a share as well.
Lan Yunzhu stared at all of these immortal medicines and wished that she could capture them all. They were real immortal medicines; any of them would be enough to drive the world crazy if they went outside.
But of course, taking them out was impossible. Not to mention that they themselves were extremely powerful, there was also the sanction of the garden. The only way was for them to be willing to go with her.
"I came to say goodbye to you guys, and I hope that we may meet again in the future." Li Qiye said with a smile.
"May that day never come. It is more likely that no one will ever be able to enter here for millions of years."
"Something is strange." The Ancestor Ginseng that was rooted in the medicine field spoke: "This brat is strange, there is a ginseng smell on his body, a special one…"
"A special ginseng smell? In what way?" The Reincarnation Heavenly Soulvine asked.
"Wait!" The Ancestor Ginseng sniffed once more and startlingly exclaimed: "This brat got a huge fortune…! On his body… is the smell of a True Immortal Medicine, the smell of the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng in the grave secret!"
"What? Are you serious? Is it really the smell of the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng?" The Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass uttered in shock. Even a grass nearing the form of a True Dragon couldn't help but stare at Li Qiye intensely.
"You really saw the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng? Did it give you something nice?" The Soldier Tree looked at Li Qiye and asked.
"It's nothing much. I only went in that place and conveniently plucked several old ginseng roots. It was just a little harvest." Li Qiye replied with a smirk. He played it down with a nonchalant attitude as if it was no big deal.
"Brat! How could the phoenix ginseng give you its old roots?" The Ancestor Ginseng was scared out of its mind.
"Brat, don't brag. Outside of the phoenix ginseng, no one else can enter that place!" The Soldier Tree spoke with severity.
Li Qiye then took out the lamp and gently stroked it before speaking: "What do you guys think about this thing?" He put on an innocent and harmless appearance.
Lan Yunzhu shivered while looking at Li Qiye's expression. Her intuition told her that he was about to do something.
All the immortal medicines lost their senses after seeing the lamp in Li Qiye's hand. Even the Soldier Tree who was always the calmest became aghast. After a long time, the shocked Soldier Tree stuttered: "How… How… is this possible? This can't… be…! How… can you have that thing? It is an item from the legends!"
Li Qiye calmly responded: "It's nothing, everything I desire is always within my grasp."
The group of immortal medicines became dumbfounded. Others might not know, but they were very aware that the thing in Li Qiye's possession was an existence from the legends.
After a while, they regained their senses. The Ancestor Ginseng uprooted and jumped in front of Li Qiye. It lifted its head to look at him and said: "Take me out of this place, okay? I'll go with you."
Lan Yunzhu was astonished at the Ancestor Ginseng's sudden proposal. An immortal medicine wanted Li Qiye to bring it with him — this was too unbelievable. She wanted to tell Li Qiye to agree right away. This was an Ancestor Ginseng root, an immortal medicine in the eyes of Alchemy Emperors, something that would drive others crazy!
Back at the Wood Realm, a Heavenly Sovereign from the Zhen Clan used an emperor's weapon just to chase a 3,000,000 year old King Medicine root around. The Ancestor Ginseng before them was countless times more valuable than that other root!
Li Qiye leisurely responded: "What do I get for taking you outside? Use you to make chicken soup? Hmm… Using ginseng to make chicken soup is indeed a bit nutritious…"
"Hey! I am an Ancestor Ginseng!" The ginseng jumped up and angrily shouted.
Li Qiye nodded seriously and said: "I know you are an Ancestor Ginseng, but can you compare to this?" Li Qiye waved his five ginseng roots and said: "If I can't cook you, then what is in it for me? Taking an Ancestor Ginseng around everywhere… If others find out, then I'll lose my life."
The Ancestor Ginseng looked at the five old ginseng roots in Li Qiye's hand and became dejected like a deflated ball as it lost all of its confidence. Although it was also called an immortal medicine, that was only to other alchemists. These five old roots were from a real True Immortal Medicine.
Thus, the Ancestor Ginseng quickly said: "All I need is to be near the lamp. If you take me along, every few days, I will give you a ginseng drop. This is my medicinal essence and its effect is no less than a drop of Myriad Star Water!" Its glistening eyes aimed to incite some pity from Li Qiye.
533 Teaser"I can't die just yet." Li Qiye laughed and said: "Even the villainous old heavens wouldn't be able to!"
Lan Yunzhu helped him sit down while saying: "You are too weak so you need to rest. Otherwise, it will have a negative consequence."
Li Qiye put away the lamp and assumed a meditative pose. He then swallowed another drop of star water to recover. The medicinal effect started to make Li Qiye's body emit a shining light.
This light became brighter and brighter until it reached a blinding level as Li Qiye became one with the light.
[collapse]Chapter 534: Immortal Medicines Begging To Be Taken Along
Lan Yunzhu couldn't believe her eyes. This was an Ancestor Ginseng, yet it was now begging for Li Qiye to take it along. Who would believe such a thing?
Li Qiye laughed and said: "Look at your appearance." He then shook his head and continued on: "Although I haven't read that many books, I do know that your medicinal juice cannot compare to Myriad Star Water. Also, I still have a bit of star water left."
The Ancestor Ginseng became a little embarrassed and said: "Hehehe, my ginseng juice is indeed a bit weaker than Myriad Star Water. If you agree to take me along, then… When you need it, I'll give you a bit of my ginseng roots? My ginseng roots can definitely save your life! As long as you agree, we'll both take a vow. When you are on the verge of death, I will agree to use my own life essence to save your life, okay?"
At this point, the Ancestor Ginseng spoke with a solemn air. To an immortal medicine like itself, its life essence was extremely important. It could be said that it was putting everything on the table with this offer.
Lan Yunzhu couldn't stop her astonishment from showing. An Ancestor Ginseng willingly giving its life essence was much better than capturing one alive then cooking it.
Li Qiye looked at the Ancestor Ginseng and smiled to say: "Very well, then we have a deal. How about using a True Fate Oath?"
The Ancestor Ginseng and Li Qiye then used their True Fates to complete this deal. From now on, it would follow Li Qiye.
The Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass ran towards him as well and asked: "Can you bring me along too?" It was a ten transformations soulgrass loved by even Alchemy Emperors, but now it was begging Li Qiye with a bashful appearance.
Lan Yunzhu didn't know what else to say. The Ancestor Ginseng begging Li Qiye already left her dumbstruck, but now even the soulgrass wanted to come along.
"Hmm…" Li Qiye gestured with his hand and acted as if he didn't know what to do: "You should know that I don't want to bring along things without use. Surely you don't want me to use you in pill refinement? What is the point of bringing you everywhere? Because you would also take up a spot to benefit from the lamp."
The soulgrass quickly replied: "Bringing me along will be very beneficial for you. My medicinal energy alone can help your cultivation speed since I am the best soulgrass in this world!"
Lan Yunzhu agreed with these words. The Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass was the main ingredient for fate pills, and a ten transformations soulgrass was already at the limit. Such an existence might have never been seen before by outsiders. It was definitely beneficial to bring one along since, with its help, one would be able to cultivate as if they had wings; even a fool would have an immediate benefit.
"You are mistaken." Li Qiye shook his head and said: "If I can't use you for pill refinement and can only rely on your energy to strengthen my cultivation, then it would bring me more negatives than benefits. I have the lamp and can turn you into an eleven transformations, or even twelve or thirteen transformations soulgrass. More importantly, I personally focus on stability and improving step-by-step for cultivation. I don't need to soar with a single step."
"Not to mention, I have absolute confidence with my own cultivation. Even without your help, I can still reach the apex and become the Immortal Emperor without an issue, don't you think?" Li Qiye cheerfully smiled at the soulgrass and added: "Your condition is not enough to tempt me."
Lan Yunzhu didn't know what to say. Any outsiders that knew of its existence would treat it like an ancestor. Even if they did not refine it, just worshiping it would provide lifelong benefits due to its energy.
Li Qiye was reversing this situation. The soulgrass wanted to follow him, but he was unwilling.
Lan Yunzhu could only sigh. This was the frustrating difference between people. People prayed for a nine transformations soulgrass to no avail, but Li Qiye was being nonchalant to a ten transformations soulgrass.
"I have a dragon soul!" The soulgrass paused for a moment before speaking in a formal manner.
Li Qiye looked at it and repeated: "Dragon soul?" He then shook his head and said: "Don't fool me. Although I haven't read enough books, I still know that it is not time for you to have a dragon soul."
"You should know that I was born and grew up in this place. After a period of incubation for many long years, I have obtained a dragon soul and am only one step away from reaching eleven transformations." The soulgrass seriously said: "If you bring me along, then I will be willing to take on a True Fate Oath just like you and the Ancestor Ginseng. When necessary, I will let you use the dragon soul. I will be of many uses in the future… For example… as a lackey…"
Li Qiye nodded his head and spoke with all seriousness: "Well, it is a bit luxurious to use an eleven transformations soulgrass as a lackey."
Lan Yunzhu could only wryly smile. Did Li Qiye even know what luxurious meant? Lan Yunzhu knew very little about the dragon soul, but seeing the soulgrass' serious demeanor, it must be an extraordinary item.
"Very well, then we'll seal the pact with our True Fates." Li Qiye then said with a smile.
Lan Yunzhu couldn't help but chuckle after seeing Li Qiye's reluctant expression. If others knew that Li Qiye was being reluctant to sign a pact with a soulgrass nearing eleven transformations, they would all want to commit suicide from sheer outrage.
Seeing the Ancestor Ginseng and the soulgrass taking a True Fate Oath with Li Qiye, another immortal medicine crawled out of the medicine field and quickly rushed closer to say: "Can you take me too?"
The Reincarnation Heavenly Soulvine was afraid of falling behind so it let go of all reservation and quickly said: "Me too, I'm absolutely not useless!"
"Me too!" Another immortal root hurriedly rushed over as well.
Lan Yunzhu became dumbstruck after seeing three different immortal medicines running next to Li Qiye and begging for him to take them away. These were immortal medicines and normally, even the greatest characters wouldn't be able to get a single one. Any of these medicines would be considered a defining treasure for ordinary great powers! It was completely unimaginable how all of these immortal medicines were begging for Li Qiye to take them away.
Li Qiye smiled and said: "Slowly, slowly now. Tell me your good points and what I will get from bringing you with me. If you are beneficial, then I will happily sign a pact. Everyone agree?"
Completely speechless, Lan Yunzhu thought that Li Qiye was treating these immortal medicines like radishes! However, she silently lamented the fact that it was no longer strange for Li Qiye to create miracles. He had the ability and plenty of heaven-defying items.
Eventually, these immortal medicines took True Fate Oaths to seal a deal with Li Qiye. Now, only the Soldier Tree remained in the medicine field since it was still hesitating.
"Are you coming?" Li Qiye smiled at it and asked.
"I'll go, I'll go." However, before the Soldier Tree could respond, a voice came from below the medicine field. A piece of mud jumped up.
Lan Yunzhu rolled her eyes at this piece of mud that knew how to speak. What kind of monster was this?
"Oh?" Li Qiye looked at it and inquired: "You want to make a deal with me? What kind of advantage and benefits can you bring me?"
"I am a part of the medicine field that had been basked in the worldly essence to eventually form my own conscience." The piece of mud spoke: "Since you are bringing along several immortal medicines, with me, they will have a place to stay. I will create an amazing medicinal field for you. Although it won't be as great as this one, it will be more than good enough for you to grow any medicine you want."
"Hmm! Not bad, makes sense." Li Qiye nodded his head and agreed: "Really beneficial. I'll take you, then."
The piece of mud joyfully signed a contract with Li Qiye. Now, only the Soldier Tree was left in the field.
"Are you coming?" Li Qiye smiled and said: "I'll think about taking you in."
However, the Soldier Tree was still hesitating. The Ancestor Ginseng then tried to console it: "Come, everyone is leaving now. Old Soldier, do you still want to stay here? The lamp has already been excavated so this is the best time for us to leave."
The Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass also added: "Yeah, we'll all leave together. Since we have been living together for so long, it is only natural that we leave together."
The Soldier Tree eventually sighed and said: "Fine, how bad could it be? What else can I do now?" Finally, the Soldier Tree also signed a pact with Li Qiye. At this moment, the best and highest ranked immortal medicines in the field had all been taken in by him.
The Soldier Tree, Silkworm Dragon Soulgrass, and Ancestor Ginseng were the best, but they had been lured by Li Qiye.
"Come, let us go." The piece of mud then turned into a medicinal field. Although it was a bit lacking compared to this field with its billowing smoke, it was definitely still a good medicinal field!
The Ancestor Ginseng's group then took root in this new field, and Li Qiye opened his Fate Palace then placed the field inside. Li Qiye patted his hands afterward while looking at the empty field ahead.
"Okay, we'll go now. Not a bad trip at all." Li Qiye smiled and told Lan Yunzhu.
At this point, Lan Yunzhu couldn't help but smile while shaking her head. It was not just a bad trip, he had such a huge harvest! Even the greatest of fortunes would not be able to match Li Qiye's gains on this trip. All of the good things in this lost garden had been taken by him in one fell swoop.