Mortal's Purple Sky Cave Heaven

Chapter 493 Good impression
"A spirit!" Nie Zhaonan's face lit up with joy. Once a treasure possesses a spirit, its power can increase significantly, and that's not all the benefits.

Yue Li then explained in a slow voice:
"With a spirit, a magical artifact can exist independently. It can attack enemies, injure people, and even be used to set up formations without the need for its master to control it."

"Your Five Elements Divine Thunder Flying Sword is well-crafted and has been cultivated to an excellent level of spirituality. You did not add any strengthening materials such as Geng Essence for short-term gain, thus maintaining the purity of the flying sword's divine thunder spirituality. Therefore, by refining the divine blood in the Spirit-Sealing Bottle into your natal flying sword, it will take at most another hundred years of cultivation to give birth to a sword spirit."

"Master, did you specially find this divine blood for me?" Nie Zhaonan asked with a smile, a slight curve to his lips.

Feeling slightly uncomfortable under his affectionate gaze, Yue Li turned her head away. "It's good that I found it especially for you, but I have my own purpose. As for what that purpose is, I don't want to say it now. Just think of it as a transaction between us, except that I'm giving you what you need in advance. And what I need, you don't have yet."

“A deal.” Nie Zhaonan looked somewhat helpless. “I, Nie Zhaonan, love making deals with others the most, but right now I’m not happy at all.”

“I will take this divine blood as a gift from Master. In the future, whatever Master wants, I will give it to you as well.” Nie Zhaonan suddenly shook off his dejected look and said, which was not at all what she wanted.

"Think what you want," Yue Li said calmly, her heart skipping a beat.

Nie Zhaonan just stared at her, and the two remained silent for a long while before Yue Li suddenly spoke up:

"Although the Spirit-Sealing Bottle can almost guarantee that the divine blood and spirituality inside will not be lost, it is still best to refine it as soon as possible."

"Hmm." Nie Zhaonan nodded and put away the Spirit-Sealing Bottle. "Then this disciple will take his leave. Master may feel free to wander around this cave and familiarize himself with the environment."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nie Zhaonan released her hand and turned to leave slowly.

As the footsteps behind her faded into the distance, Yue Li exhaled a soft breath. How could she not understand the unspoken meaning in Nie Zhaonan's words? Her thoughts were complex and difficult to decipher.

"Are you really that unwilling to let me go?"

She stood silently in place, not going anywhere, her mind in turmoil.

After a while, she suddenly heard light footsteps behind her. Yue Li's first thought was that Nie Zhaonan had returned, but she quickly dismissed the idea.

Because of the woman's natural fragrance wafting from behind, she slowly turned around and saw a beautiful woman with an elegant demeanor. Her eyes were clear and sparkling, as if they contained boundless wisdom.

What surprised Yue Li even more was that, despite it being their first formal meeting, she inexplicably felt a sense of goodwill towards the stranger in front of her.

Suddenly, Yue Li's jade-like face stirred, as if she had thought of something: "Are you Xin Ruyin?"

Xin Ruyin nodded slightly and said softly:
"It is indeed I, the junior. How did you know my name, senior?"

Yue Li, half guessing, revealed a truly beautiful smile from the bottom of her heart:

"Perhaps it's because of the True Dragon Soul. Even though the True Dragon Soul has left you, it doesn't change the fact that you have a great relationship with my True Dragon Clan. You don't need to call me senior, just call me by my name."

“Yes, Sister Yue Li.” Xin Ruyin’s eyes were filled with joy.

The two felt an immediate and natural closeness upon meeting.

Upon hearing this, Yue Li blushed, but seeing Xin Ruyin's sincere smile, she didn't say anything more or correct her.

“I noticed you looked rather troubled earlier, sister. Could it be that your husband upset you? If so, I hope you won’t hold it against him,” Xin Ruyin said softly, looking at her.

Mentioning Nie Zhaonan, Yue Li's expression immediately became more complicated: "I really don't know what to do with him now."

"What exactly happened?" Even though Xin Ruyin was aloof, she was still a woman, and gossip was a woman's nature.

"What's the use of telling you?" Yue Li shook her head helplessly, seemingly unwilling to say more.

“If you’re upset, you should speak up. It’s not good for you to keep it bottled up inside. Although I’m weak and insignificant, my husband dotes on me. Maybe I can help you get revenge on him.” Xin Ruyin stepped forward and took Yue Li’s hands, warming her cold heart a little.

Yue Li was initially somewhat helpless, but unexpectedly, in this Purple Cloud Cave Heaven, she encountered Xin Ruyin, whom she felt a sense of familiarity with. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly said:
"He wants me to be his, and if I don't agree, I'll probably never be able to leave this grotto."

"Huh?" Xin Ruyin's red lips parted so wide they could fit an egg. "My husband... he wouldn't threaten you like that, would he?"

Yue Li was taken aback, then sighed deeply and said:

"Although it wasn't a threat, it was something like that. He brought me into this Purple Cloud Cave Heaven, most likely with the intention of forcing me into a corner."

Xin Ruyin raised an eyebrow, her gaze falling on Yue Li's face, and said thoughtfully:

"Yes, my husband did do something wrong, but that doesn't necessarily prove that he likes my sister. Besides, I think my sister is a little annoyed, but she doesn't dislike my husband."

Yue Li remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly:
"Alas, although he is my master, I am far inferior to him in the path of cultivation. He is indeed very powerful."

“Since Sister Yue Li approves of him, why not accept him? Her husband is very good to us sisters, and you will definitely feel that in the future,” Xin Ruyin suggested tentatively.

“I am his master, and I have had ulterior motives from the very beginning when I took him as my disciple.” Yue Li shook her head slightly, her tone extremely complicated.

Xin Ruyin didn't ask what her purpose was, but simply sighed softly and explained:

"You have ulterior motives. Sister, you are like that, and so is your husband. He only wants to get that beautiful fairy into his bed. Although the motives are different, they are similar. Are you worried that your husband will become suspicious of you because of this? There is no need to worry about that. Your husband is very tolerant of his own people. As long as it is not betrayal, everything is fine. Sister, you can tell him your purpose directly first. After being completely honest, there will be no other things between you."

Yue Li blinked, vaguely understanding the meaning behind Xin Ruyin's words, but she still had reservations:
"But I don't like him, and I have no romantic feelings for him. If I agree to be with him because of my own purposes, it won't be good for either of us in the future."

Xin Ruyin couldn't help but roll her eyes at her:
"Sister, perhaps you've been cultivating alone for too long, and you've become somewhat unsure how to judge the feelings between people. I don't believe you at all that you don't like your husband. If you really don't like him, why are you pondering and hesitating here alone? You could just reject him outright."

Upon hearing this, Yue Li instantly understood. She had truly developed feelings for her disciple. Her face flushed crimson with embarrassment, and she lowered her head slightly, somewhat unable to look at Xin Ruyin. Xin Ruyin wore a half-smile, her eyes darting around as she scrutinized her, and continued leisurely:
"See, you do like it a little bit."

"I do have some good feelings for him, but I'm still far from accepting him." Yue Li's composure was incredibly strong, and she quickly regained her composure.

Xin Ruyin was lost in memories and slowly said:

"When I first met my husband in the human world, I never imagined that I would become his woman. At that time, I had no feelings for him whatsoever. But as we spent more time together, everything just naturally came together."

"Naturally? Is there no special method?" Yue Li asked involuntarily, and regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.

"It seems my sister is a little anxious too," Xin Ruyin teased with a smile, then said directly without showing off:
"There are many methods, but the most effective one is undoubtedly physical intimacy. I don't know why, but after my husband took my body for the first time, my heart completely belonged to him."

"Ah!" Yue Li exclaimed, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise.

Seeing her hesitation, Xin Ruyin changed the subject and said:

"This is the most effective method. However, it is indeed a bit abrupt to ask my sister to do this now, but there is plenty of time in the future. I believe that one day, my sister will be willing."

"I have no choice. Even if I don't want to, he won't let me go." Yue Li didn't know whether to be happy or worried.

Seeing that her tone had softened and she was less resistant to the matter, Xin Ruyin was overjoyed. She was the one who had brought them together, and she believed that her husband would look at her with new respect and be more tolerant of her in terms of cultivation.

"It's good that you've figured it out, sister. I promise you, choosing a husband will never be a mistake, and you won't be disappointed."

"I really suspect that he sent you here to persuade me." Yue Li looked at Xin Ruyin with a suspicious expression.

“I’m not trying to persuade you, I’m trying to help my sister resolve her inner conflict,” Xin Ruyin said softly with a smile, without answering directly.

"I really don't know what's so good about him that makes you speak up for him like this," Yue Li said somewhat indignantly.

"You'll find out in time, sister. I've heard that you're very skilled in weapon crafting and are a true master craftsman. This herb garden has many precious spiritual plants, all of which are top-grade weapon crafting materials. I think you'll like them. Why don't I take you to see them?"

Xin Ruyin smiled and, without waiting for Yue Li to nod in agreement, took her arm and led her into the herb garden.

Soon the two women arrived at the center of the herb garden, where the most precious spiritual plants in Nie Zhaonan's possession were planted.

A unique spiritual tree, three zhang tall, stands here. Its trunk is even thicker than a water vat, and its entire body is emerald green, as clear and transparent as crystal, without a trace of impurity.

There are nine branches at the top of the tree, and each of the nine branches is already covered with a leaf. The veins of the leaves are clearly green, and the leaves themselves are also green.

"This is a Nine-Leaf Green Wutong Tree, or even a fully mature 30,000-year-old Green Wutong Spirit Tree!" Yue Li stopped in front of the Green Wutong Tree, her eyes filled with delight.

The Nine-Leaf Green Wutong tree can only grow one leaf every three thousand years. At this time, the leaf will be black. After all nine spiritual leaves have grown, it needs to grow for another three thousand years. When all the leaves turn green, it means that the spiritual tree is fully mature.

Yue Li could not suppress the excitement in her heart. The value of the Nine-Leaf Green Wutong tree in front of her was comparable to half of a Xuan Tian treasure.

Xin Ruyin stroked the crystal-green tree trunk, and a warm, smooth sensation, like that of the finest spiritual jade, immediately washed over her:

“I knew you would like it, sister. This Nine-Leaf Green Wutong is a spiritual tree from the True Immortal Realm, an excellent material for crafting flying boats and other treasures. In the entire Spirit Realm, there are few materials that can compare to it. My husband has already instructed me that you may use this Nine-Leaf Green Wutong as you please. However, please do not use it all; leave some roots and stems.”

"What's the meaning of leaving some roots behind?" Yue Li withdrew her gaze, her expression shifting.
"Even if the roots are cut off, the roots will inevitably be severely damaged. If you want to use them to cultivate a new spirit tree, the chances of success are very slim."

Xin Ruyin began to explain:

"It's true that the spiritual field beneath our feet can accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs and plants, but it also has other wonderful uses. Even spiritual plants that are extremely demanding in terms of growing conditions and environment can be planted on this spiritual field and grow normally without any problems."

Yue Li nodded slightly; she had noticed this along the way.

Xin Ruyin paused for a moment, then continued:

"In addition, another wonderful use of this spiritual field is that the roots and stems of the trees can be used to regrow new seedlings. Therefore, as long as some roots and stems are left, the Biwu spiritual wood will be inexhaustible."

"I see." Yue Li nodded slightly, and couldn't help but sigh softly:
"I originally thought that the fact that this spiritual field could accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs was already incredibly powerful, but now I realize it's far more than that. It's not that there aren't other treasures in the cultivation world that can accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs; the famous 'Heavenly Creation Dew' can do just that. However, the Heavenly Creation Dew contains the power of laws and the energy of immortals, and its quantity is extremely rare. Every drop is priceless, let alone using this spiritual herb to cultivate such a large medicinal garden."

“Hehehe, the wonders of Zixiao Cave Heaven are far more than this. The cave heaven is expanding every moment. Although the speed is not fast, it will grow into a world sooner or later,” Xin Ruyin said gently.

“I noticed that too. His luck is truly astonishing; he actually managed to obtain a treasure of unknown rank like the Purple Cloud Cave Heaven.” Yue Li said with great agreement. With her cultivation level, she had naturally detected the expanding boundary wall with her divine sense beforehand.

“Sister’s opportunities are also quite good,” Xin Ruyin said meaningfully.

Seeing that Yue Li was a little shy, Xin Ruyin spoke up at the right time:

"There is another spiritual plant behind us, but we don't recognize it and don't know its name or information. We hope you can help us."

"He doesn't know either?" Yue Li asked casually.

Xin Ruyin parted her lips slightly and explained softly:
"This was cultivated from a seed that my husband obtained through a trade at the Tai Xuan Palace in Tianyuan City. It's said to be some kind of ancient spiritual plant, but that's all we know about its general origin."

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