As the Broken Sword plunged into the cliff wall, a dazzling light burst forth from within, radiant as if the sun itself had descended.
Amidst the brilliance, a mysterious and ancient aura emanated, causing everyone present to stretch their necks in curiosity.
Quickly, as the light gradually faded, a peculiar Spiritual Herb appeared before them. Its branches were as translucent as jade, adorned with flowing mysterious patterns. Each leaf seemed meticulously carved from the finest jade, shimmering with a kaleidoscope of colors and exuding a rich Spiritual Energy.
This Spiritual Energy was unlike any commonly found in this world; it carried an unfamiliar essence.
"What is this?" someone exclaimed in astonishment while gazing at the Spiritual Herb.
Xuanjizi's eyes widened as he stared unblinkingly at the herb. Even with his extensive experience, he had never encountered such a rare Spiritual Herb.
Especially remarkable was that a single Spiritual Herb could possess such intense Spiritual Energy—this was unheard of.
Old Madam had been refining pills for many years and prided herself on her knowledge of herbs, yet she had never seen anything like this!
Despite having stared at the Spiritual Herb for quite some time, excitement still sparkled in Xuanjizi's eyes. He might not know what level of Spiritual Herb this was, but he understood that to condense such powerful Spiritual Energy was extraordinary.
Chen Li also scrutinized the Spiritual Herb closely and could clearly sense that both Broken Sword and Divine Beast Hedgehog were filled with intense excitement.
Clearly, anything that could excite both the hedgehog and Broken Sword was something special.
Shen Qingyue stared at the Spiritual Herb with wide eyes, her small face scrunched up as if recalling something.
"This Spiritual Herb is so strange; I feel like I've seen it before."
Saying this, Shen Qingyue tugged at Chen Li and walked toward the Spiritual Herb. In an instant, her Divine Soul seemed to stir, familiar memories flooding her mind.
"This Spiritual Herb is from the upper realm!" Shen Qingyue said incredulously, her tone barely concealing her delight.
Though she had just been reincarnated, she was still a Celestial Empress at heart. The familiarity of having once lived in another realm filled her with joy—a feeling akin to meeting an old friend after a long separation.
Even if it was merely a single Spiritual Herb!
Chen Li noticed Shen Qingyue's unusual demeanor and couldn't help but ask softly, "Xiao Yue'er, do you know what this is?"
"Yes," she replied. "This Spiritual Herb originally comes from the upper realm; it is extremely rare. It grows in mysterious forbidden places and forms its own laws of power within a certain range. However, its current state isn't very good, which is why I almost didn't recognize it."
Chen Li was taken aback. "How did it end up here?"
A divine object from the upper realm, yet another existence that defied the heavens. A single spiritual herb could actually generate the power of rules—how terrifying was that! An entity like this, in this world, would surely be fought over by all factions. Even in the upper realm, such a treasure would not be easily discarded!
Shen Qingyue shook her head, then quickly formed a seal with her delicate fingers, as if channeling a mysterious Sanskrit sound towards the spiritual herb.
"I'll ask it."
Chen Li was surprised; he hadn't expected his little sister to be able to communicate with the Spiritual Herb. That was truly remarkable.
Before long, Shen Qingyue withdrew her hand, and a hint of anger appeared on her small face. Chen Li had rarely seen her react this way, which piqued his curiosity.
"What happened?"
"I just communicated with it. It said that those two people forcibly destroyed its power of rules and used its accumulated energy over the years to tear open a spatial passage, bringing it here."
Chen Li looked at Shen Qingyue in disbelief. "Are you saying this Spiritual Herb can talk?"
Shen Qingyue nodded. "I found it peculiar that it could cultivate on its own, so I decided to keep it. Gradually, it developed its own intelligence, and now I can communicate with it."
After a moment of shock, Chen Li finally processed everything. No wonder! A sentient Spiritual Herb would be able to block his Spirit Seeking Hand and knew how to hide within the cliff wall.
He felt somewhat dazed for a moment. Recently, he and his sister seemed to be experiencing a streak of bad luck; nothing had gone normally. Whether it was haggling with the Broken Sword or encountering this talking Spiritual Herb, everything felt off-kilter.
"Should we take it for alchemy?" Chen Li glanced at the Spiritual Herb with some reluctance.
If Shen Qingyue hadn’t known it, he would have insisted on refining it into a potion without hesitation. However, the situation was different now. This Spiritual Herb was an acquaintance of Shen Qingyue's, so whatever he decided to do would have to respect his little sister's opinion.
As soon as Chen Li spoke, before Shen Qingyue could respond, the Spiritual Herb inside the cliff suddenly sprayed out a green liquid. The thick, green substance landed on him, and it was utterly disgusting.
What was worse was that when the liquid touched his body, he could clearly feel a mysterious force causing his Vital Energy to struggle wildly, as if it were under threat.
What is this?
Chen Li felt a vague sense of unease, but that invisible force acted like a tether, binding him tightly and even sapping his strength to raise his hand. It was evident that he was being controlled by some kind of power.
A wave of panic surged through Chen Li's heart.
At that moment, Shen Qingyue's delicate voice rang out beside him. "Xiao Li, stop messing around. My brother is just joking with you."
As soon as her words fell, the invisible force dissipated in an instant. The sticky liquid on Chen Li's body vanished just as quickly, and the feeling of being bound also disappeared.
With the sense of crisis lifted, he finally took a closer look at the Spiritual Herb.
How peculiar! This herb could actually attack people!
Chen Li exclaimed in surprise, secretly feeling regretful. Such a spirited Spiritual Herb would surely be a rare treasure if it could be refined into a pill! Unfortunately, it seemed that forcing the refinement now was not an option.
The Spiritual Herb affectionately brushed its green leaves against Shen Qingyue's small hand, as if greeting an old friend after many years apart. A radiant smile appeared on Shen Qingyue's face—one he had never seen before. It was a genuine expression of joy.
Having been betrayed by her close friend and dual cultivation partner, Shen Qingyue had always been guarded in her emotions. However, this herb seemed to fill a small void in her heart.
The appearance of the Spiritual Herb also made Shen Qingyue's Dao Heart more stable. Given enough time to grow, she would surely be able to return to her peak!
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