"Xiao Taiping, what comes next is very important, so listen carefully."
She then looked at Xu Taiping with a serious expression.
Xu Taiping put away the seed and became equally serious.
"After the Dizang fruit undergoes the second transformation, the seeds can produce three gourds. Each one is nurtured by the essence of the land's spiritual energy, and at the very least, they will be a spirit treasure. As for what kind of treasure will be nurtured inside the three gourds, it depends on the type of nourishment you provide."
Lingyue Fairy explained in great detail to Xu Taiping.
"Like the朔风珠 (Suo Feng Zhu) we obtained earlier?"
Xu Taiping immediately thought of the Suo Feng Zhu he had taken from the tiger demon.
Lingyue Fairy nodded and continued:
"Since the Suo Feng Zhu itself has offensive magical power, the Dizang fruit, after absorbing it, will also nurture a magical treasure with offensive capabilities."
"Additionally, if you use gold and silver jewels as nourishment, the gourds of the Dizang fruit will nurture a spirit essence similar to a spirit crystal but much more powerful. This is precisely what I need, so I would like to reserve one of the gourds for myself."
Xu Taiping readily agreed without hesitation.
"That leaves the last gourd."
Lingyue Fairy smiled and then looked at Xu Taiping seriously again.
"According to what you said, if I use a weapon as nourishment, will it also nurture a weapon-like treasure?"
Lingyue Fairy nodded happily, pleased that Xu Taiping understood so quickly.
"But you currently don't have a suitable weapon to use as nourishment for the Dizang fruit. Using an ordinary weapon would only waste a gourd."
She then reminded Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping nodded slightly.
"What I need most right now is a treasure that can help me accelerate my cultivation. If I use the Fire Spirit Grass marked on the tiger demon's map as nourishment, will the Dizang fruit be able to nurture a similar treasure?"
He then asked Lingyue Fairy.
Weapons are certainly important, but what he needed most right now was to speed up his cultivation, as his cultivation speed, constrained by his mortal bones, was even slower than that of some White Spirit Bones.
"You are correct. If you want to nurture a treasure that can accelerate your cultivation, using a 300-year-old Fire Spirit Grass as nourishment is indeed a good choice."
Lingyue Fairy first acknowledged Xu Taiping's statement, then frowned and said: "However, the problem is that you will have to risk encountering a Fire Python to pick the Fire Spirit Grass."
"Lingyue, do you think the Fire Spirit Grass is worth the risk?"
Xu Taiping immediately understood Lingyue Fairy's meaning and asked for confirmation.
"With a 300-year-old Fire Spirit Grass as nourishment, the treasure nurtured within will at least allow you to reach the Qi Condensation stage, or what you call the Opening Gate stage, before the Seven Peaks Selection. It might even help you break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."
The Foundation Establishment stage is actually the Hidden Valley stage, but this is the term used in the cultivation realm where Lingyue Fairy is from, which Xu Taiping already knew.
"If so, I am willing to take the risk."
Xu Taiping thought seriously and then answered.
Through his cultivation over the past half year, he had a good understanding of the cultivation speed of White Spirit Bones. To reach the Opening Gate stage or break through to the Hidden Valley stage, five years might be considered short.
However, the Seven Peaks Selection takes place every three years, and if his cultivation does not improve significantly, he might not pass the selection,
and then he would have to wait another three or even six years.
"Since that's the case, wait until you obtain the Fire Spirit Grass before planting this Dizang fruit seed."
Seeing Xu Taiping's determination, Lingyue Fairy did not oppose him.
She actually admired Xu Taiping's willingness to take risks to seize opportunities.
In the cultivation realm, most opportunities are seized by cultivators themselves, with only a few relying on luck or family rewards.
December 1st, suitable for outings and hunting, avoid quarrels.
West Ridge Mountain, entrance to Bamboo Creek Valley.
In a thicket, Xu Taiping drank the last sip of water from his water bag and then looked into the valley again.
The Bamboo Creek Valley was lush with fragrant grass and blooming flowers, and a faint fragrance wafted through the air.
However, the most eye-catching thing in the valley was the Fire Pattern Python coiled by the stream.
This giant python had scales as red as fire, as thick as a water bucket, and with each breath, it could disturb the air currents in the valley, causing the surrounding trees to sway.
Additionally, the Fire Spirit Grass protected by the Fire Pattern Python was also particularly eye-catching.
"Taiping, how many days have you been here?"
Lingyue Fairy's voice suddenly echoed in Xu Taiping's mind.
As long as Xu Taiping carried the Dizang fruit, she could communicate with him telepathically.
"Five days, the Fire Pattern Python should be about to go out to feed. You can take the opportunity to get the Fire Spirit Grass then."
Xu Taiping nodded silently.
Before coming, he had already
learned that demons and human cultivators are different; demons cannot sustain their bodies without food, which is also their main weakness.
At that moment, a rustling sound came from the Bamboo Creek Valley.
Xu Taiping focused his vision with true qi and saw that the Fire Pattern Python, which had been lying motionless, suddenly lifted its head, looking around cautiously while slowly crawling along the ground.
"It's leaving the valley."
Lingyue Fairy's voice was filled with joy as she reminded Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping nodded in his mind and pulled up the hood of his cloak, tightening the face mask, preparing to act.
The outfit he was wearing was entirely pieced together from the treasures of the tiger demon, and this cloak had a simple effect of concealing his form, which was perfect for this situation.
"Don't rush. I will help you conceal your presence, so there's no need to worry about it detecting your aura. You can act after it has completely left the valley."
Lingyue Fairy's voice echoed again.
One reason Lingyue Fairy agreed to Xu Taiping's冒险 (adventure) was that after her recent seclusion, she could use her soul to help Xu Taiping conceal his aura. Otherwise, a Fire Pattern Python of this level would not allow them to hide in its territory for five days.
Xu Taiping naturally wasn't that impatient; he had been lying in the same spot for five days and was a bit worried that his body might be sluggish, so he slightly moved his legs to warm up.
"Rustle rustle rustle..."
At that moment, the Fire Pattern Python finally stopped looking around and quickly crawled out of the valley, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
"You can act now. The Fire Pattern Python's hunting time is very short."
Lingyue Fairy's voice echoed in Xu Taiping's mind again.