"Jade Marrow?"
Gu Han lifted his foot and discovered he had stepped on a purple crystal. It emitted some kind of energy that accelerated the rotation of his Qi Cyclone, causing the Dou Qi in his body to become uncontrollable.
However, as he circulated the Mystic Ice Force, the Dou Qi came completely under his control, and the purple crystal could no longer exert any influence.
This indicated that the purple crystal was likely some kind of precious natural treasure, but its grade hadn't exceeded a certain level.
"Store!"
Gu Han placed his hand on the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree and stored it away in the Black Tortoise Mystic Realm.
He then picked up a shovel and began digging around the purple crystal.
Before long, the full form of the purple crystal was revealed.
It was an oval-shaped purple crystal about half a zhang in diameter.
"I recall reading in the Natural Treasures Record that Jade Spirit Fruit Trees gather energy from heaven and earth, and there's a certain probability for Essence Crystal Jade Marrow to form at their roots. It's a fifth-grade natural treasure."
"Essence Crystal Jade Marrow can be used to set up formations and barriers. When left naturally, it absorbs energy from heaven and earth, providing some enhancement to the cultivation of experts at the Dou King level and even Dou Emperor level."
"It can be used for artifact forging, puppet creation, cultivating certain secret techniques, and refining some special sixth-grade pills."
Gu Han felt that the Mo family might actually be bringing him good fortune.
Since recovering his memories from his previous life less than a month ago, he had gained too many valuable things from the Mo family members.
Jade Spirit Fruits, the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree, nearly one hundred thousand gold coins, Mysterious-grade martial techniques and secret arts, even the Flight Fighting Skill was related to them, and now he had obtained a piece of Essence Crystal Jade Marrow.
"I'll make sure you die painlessly when the time comes."
Gu Han reached out and placed his hand on the Essence Crystal Jade Marrow, storing it away in the Black Tortoise Mystic Realm.
Originally, he had been thinking about bringing in some soil to plant the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree, but with the Essence Crystal Jade Marrow, that was no longer necessary.
Placing the roots of the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree on the Essence Crystal Jade Marrow would provide more than enough energy from heaven and earth for its growth needs.
After taking everything, Gu Han calculated the time and circulated the Mystic Ice Force to activate the Sky Goose Six-Line Wings.
Cyan-blue wings formed behind his back. With a thought, he flapped the wings and soared high into the sky, the entire process as natural and effortless as moving his own arms.
Within a few dozen breaths, he reached the location indicated in his opportunity, facing east to begin cultivating the Purple Qi Double Pupils.
Not long after he left, a figure appeared outside the Spirit Accumulation Ground, yawning.
"Huh?"
Just returning to his hiding spot, this person noticed that the rock blocking the path had been moved aside.
"The thief has come!"
Instantly alert and completely free of sleepiness, the person mobilized Dou Qi to form a protective cloak over their body and quickly dashed into the path.
Simultaneously, they took a Signal Firework from their Storage Ring, holding it ready to use at any moment.
They were extremely excited inside, feeling that this time they would render meritorious service for their family.
But when they passed through the path and arrived at the Spirit Accumulation Ground, their pupils instantly contracted, and it felt as if all the blood in their body had frozen.
"A d-disaster has occurred!"
This Mo Family Dou Master staggered and nearly fell to their knees. After regaining their senses, they immediately turned around.
Half an hour later, Mo Yu arrived with a nine-star Dou Grand Master from the Mo family, his expression extremely grim.
The plan to wait for the thief to fall into the trap had been his idea, but he never expected to suffer a double loss instead.
"Elder Xuantong, what's the situation?"
After the old man finished investigating the scene, Mo Yu couldn't help but ask, his voice carrying a note of hopeful expectation.
"No footprints were left behind, no traces of aura remained. The Jade Spirit Fruit Tree seemed to have vanished into thin air." Mo Xuantong shook his head gently, indicating he had found no clues.
"Vanished into thin air!?"
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed sharply as he suddenly recalled his mysteriously missing younger brother Mo Qing, who had disappeared without a trace.
According to the information Mo Feng's team had gathered, Mo Qing had also vanished into thin air.
Could there be some connection between these two incidents?
"The Jade Spirit Fruit Tree wasn't stolen earlier or later, but precisely after Mo Qing's disappearance." Mo Yu became more certain of his speculation.
The theft of the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree was likely related to the Golden Goose Sect, but they dared not report it to their clan.
Perhaps after Ka Long took Mo Qing away, they had been hiding right under their noses - the perfect hiding spot.
"Damn it!" Killing intent overflowed from Mo Yu's eyes: "Ka Long, the Mo family will fight you to the death!"
In the following period, Gu Han resumed his extremely disciplined and regular cultivation routine.
From mao hour to chen hour, he would practice Purple Qi Double Pupils for two hours, mastering the ancient art of aura observation.
After that came regular meditation practice. Following lunch, he would go to the Fifth Peak mountain path to practice Serpentine Nine Steps, mastering this movement Dou Skill.
After dinner, he would meditate to recover Dou Qi. When midnight was half over, he would check his opportunities, then visualize the Black Tortoise Shell to enhance his soul power.
First Day
[Essence Crystal Jade Marrow can be melted with any kind of strange fire to transform into Essence Marrow Spirit Liquid. Using it can elevate one's soul realm.]
Gu Han: When the timing is right, I should use it. Items that can enhance soul power were precious even in ancient times.
[After taking the Clarity Pill, Zhang Chuchen successfully lifted his bloodline seal. Building on accumulated strength, he broke through to the peak of One Star Dou Spirit. Deeply convinced by your words, he shared this good news with Punishment Elder Yun Shang, causing her to develop great favor towards you and decide to reward you with a Yellow Low Grade ice attribute Dou Skill: Snowfall Sword Shadows]
Gu Han: The Punishment Elder is generous, Senior Brother Zhang Chuchen is generous.
Second Day
[On the mountainside of the Fourth Peak, a second grade Serpent Grass will mature during chou hour and be devoured by a late first grade demon beast Purple Void Serpent a quarter hour later. If you obtain and consume it, it will enhance your practice of Serpentine Nine Steps]
Gu Han: Thank you for nature's gift.
[The Outer Sect Disciple Competition will be held in three months. Current information on the top ten outer sect disciples: First place: Yun Lange (22 years old, late Eight Star Dou Fighter, mastered Yellow Middle Grade wind attribute sword technique, second elder Yun Sheng's biological son), Second place: Han Qing'er (19 years old, early Eight Star Dou Fighter)...]
Gu Han: This is telling me to take first place among the outer sect disciples.
Third Day
[The pet demon beast Netherworld Gold Rat owned by inner sect disciple Wu Zihan (the muscular beauty) sneaked to the back mountain to eat fruits and was caught and devoured by a late first grade demon beast Azure Cloud Sparrow]
[Inner sect disciple Qian Hao secretly admires Wu Zihan. He possesses a bottle of Icy Spirit Spring (third grade natural treasure, when consumed by those with yin or ice attributes, it can boost cultivation and enhance the power of ice attributes)]
Gu Han: Seems I can play matchmaker this time.
Fourth Day
[After four days of investigation with no results, the Mo family issued a public bounty: anyone who can provide information about Mo Qing will be rewarded with a Silver Token from the Alchemist Association (can request one service from a fourth grade alchemist)]
Gu Han: Looks like I need to find an opportunity to make use of Ka Long and Mo Qing's corpses.
[At stall seventy-seven in the East Street Market of Yunlan Town, a black-robed elder wearing a cloak was selling first and second-grade Moonflower Grass, with one stalk of Moonflower Spirit Grass mixed among them]
[Moonflower Spirit Grass: When Moonflower Grass advances to third-grade, it becomes capable of autonomously storing heaven and earth energy. Every morning it transforms into dewdrops, with each drop's effect comparable to a second-grade low-tier Qi Recovery Pill. Its appearance is indistinguishable from second-grade Moonflower Grass, but it emits moonlight glow during a full moon.]
Chapter Five
[Mo Yu reported the matter of the Spirit Accumulation Ground to the Grand Elder, earning merit that granted her the opportunity to request Elder Gu He's assistance in refining a fifth-grade pill.]
[At the hour of Hai today, Yun Yun will go to bathe in the hot spring at Third Peak's cliff for two ke. Having left in haste after receiving a message from an elder, she accidentally left behind her personal hairpin there.]
Gu Han: !