Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 615 Golden Core Damaged, Forcefully Borrowing Purple Light

The Five Lotus Nourishing Qi Method and the Mysterious Ganoderma Spirit Ascension Method nourished the body and soul of Xu Qingshe, and her pale complexion improved somewhat, but the magical power emanating from her body still did not stop.

Fang Yi frowned deeply; Xu Qingshe's injuries were far more serious than he had imagined.

"Junior Brother Xu, with your foundation, who could have injured you so severely?"
"Could it be a Grandmaster, or even a high-grade third-tier demon king from the Azure Cloud Mountains?"

Xu Qingshe's eyes dimmed, and he said helplessly, "Senior brother overestimates me. If a Grand Master were to make a move, even with a thousand tricks up my sleeve, I would still be unable to escape death."

"Who is that?" Fang Yi's mind raced. A Golden Core cultivator wielding a magic weapon, even with his early Core Formation cultivation, was no match for a mid-Core Formation cultivator.

However, with the remnant soul of the Nascent Soul protecting Xu Qingshe, escaping should not be difficult.

"My junior brother condensed his golden core at a third-tier fire vein in the Sudu Mountain. Just as he was feeling quite pleased with himself after condensing the golden core, he encountered another fire-path golden core cultivator."

Xu Qingshe paused slightly, subconsciously stroking the bronze ring on her fingertip, her heart filled with resentment.

"If it were just me fighting him, I would have no fear."

However, the sword-shaped magic weapon in the hand of that Golden Core cultivator possessed the power of a sect-protecting magic weapon.
Later, during his escape, the junior brother encountered a Core Formation cultivator who had cultivated for many years. This cultivator seemed to be an elder, and his cultivation level was around the fifth or sixth level of the Core Formation stage.

"If it weren't for my junior brother having some desperate trump cards, we wouldn't be seeing our senior brother today."

Xu Qingshe was still shaken. A burst of spiritual light danced at his fingertips, sketching a handsome, tall, and sinister cultivator holding a dark, ancient flying sword.

"This is the person. Senior brother, you must be extra careful when you act in Sudu Mountain in the future."

Wielding an ancient sword and magical artifact, his combat prowess was no less than that of a True Person who had accumulated years of experience in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

"Fire Dao Golden Core cultivator, and there are elders in the mid-stage of Core Formation?"

Is that so?

Fang Yi understood that the Beast Ghost True Person in the early stage of Core Formation was not the same as the cultivator depicted by Xu Qingshe.

At the mid-stage of Core Formation in the Earth Dao realm, he also had a premonition.

Two were in the early stage of Core Formation, one was in the middle stage of Core Formation, and they also possessed a flying sword magic weapon that was almost a sect's most prized possession.

'I wonder if there are any other cultivators in the Beast Demon True Man's faction.'

Most likely, it is not. Otherwise, with the power of the ancient sword and magic weapon, there would be no need to be so careful, nor would there be a need to seek the help of a Corpse Daoist.

Even so, if one wishes to share in the spoils amidst the siege of the demonic beasts, one must proceed cautiously and gradually.

He murmured to himself, then drew upon the life force of the eight directions of green trees, and within a few breaths, all the spiritual plants in the Xuanzhen Garden withered.

"Green Snake, do not resist. Let me investigate the extent of your injuries to your physical body and soul."

Xu Qingshe relaxed his body, put away his protective robe, closed his eyes slightly, and asked worriedly, "Senior brother, is there any chance that my injuries will heal?"

"I need to first examine my dantian, qi sea, and divine soul."

Fang Yi condensed spiritual light into threads in his palm, flicked his fingertips, and launched thirty-six azure threads that shot into Xu Qingshe's vital acupoints.

At the Xuanji, Zifu, and Yinling acupoints, a sky-blue silk thread passes through the acupoints and enters the meridians.

Taiyin Lung Meridian, Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Shaoyang Triple Energizer Meridian
As Tian Qingsi continued to probe along the meridians, reflecting the condition inside Xu Qingshe's body, Fang Yi's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

A perfectly round golden elixir, covered in crimson light, with a dim spiritual glow, and covered with fine, dense cracks that were shocking to behold.

"Damaged Golden Core?!"

Seeing that the cracks were still slowly spreading, Fang Yi's face darkened, and he dared not delay any longer.

If the cracks are not suppressed and continue to widen, the Golden Core will collapse, and Xu Qingshe will not even be able to save his life.

Nearly a hundred spirit-sealing jade boxes shot out from the storage bag, along with spiritual herbs such as Xuanjiao ginseng, stone flower, and green worm ointment, all taken from Shennong's secret vault.

"Boom!" The spiritual flames ignited, transforming into lifelike bluebirds, drooling over spiritual medicine and being tempered by true fire.

A ritual vessel called a cleansing bottle was raised, and emerald-green spiritual water poured out, falling into the cauldron.

Fang Yi's beard and hair flew wildly, his long robe fluttered in the wind, and the energy in Xuanzhen Garden was constantly being drawn away.

Within a few breaths, the concentration of spiritual energy dropped by 30%.

The bright moon hangs high, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye. The spiritual plants in Xuanzhen Garden have withered, and the lotus pond has dried up.

The once vibrant spiritual energy has completely dissipated, leaving it no different from any other impoverished place in the mortal realm.

"Junior Brother Xu, quickly refine the spiritual liquid!"

Fang Yi cast the last spell, and the insect patterns on the Five Poisons Cauldron reversed, completely solidifying the emerald green medicinal liquid within.

The fragrance of medicine wafted through the air, and the phantom of Xuanzhi and Baoshen appeared. Many strange phenomena emerged. Qi Jie shook his silver fur, and the Mountain and River Map magic weapon was displayed to block the many strange phenomena.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Xu Qingshe looked grateful, then stepped out and sat cross-legged inside the gray cauldron.

He activated the Heaven and Earth Furnace Technique, and the medicinal liquid soaked into his skin, constantly refining it. A rosy glow visibly appeared on his pale face.

A day later, the medicinal liquid in the cauldron was gone, and Xu Qingshe's energy stopped declining. Her complexion became rosy and her skin became radiant.

But sensing the dim energy and the remaining cracks on the golden core, he frowned, unable to hide his bitterness.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Fang. It was just bad luck for me."

He took out a three-foot-long, vibrant green wood core and three bottles of pills from his storage bag, and expressed his gratitude.

"This Jade Marrow Heart is a third-grade low-level spiritual wood. Although Senior Brother has the Creation Banner and the Five Poison Cauldron, he still lacks a wood-attribute offensive treasure."

These three bottles of pills are all third-tier spiritual pills. The turquoise pill is the Jade Spike Pill, used to restore magical power.

The Yellow Dragon Pill, imbued with the power of Earth, can help Xiao Qi unlock his bloodline potential.

And this last bottle of Crimson Essence Pills has the effect of healing old injuries and nourishing the body. I heard that Senior Brother failed to condense the pills, so this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope Senior Brother will accept it.

Seeing Xu Qingshe put down the pills and turn to leave, Qi Jie also disregarded his beloved pills, and a brown demonic cloud rolled to block his way.

Xu Qingshe stroked Qi Jie's glossy fur, his expression softening slightly. "Little Qi, from now on, listen to Senior Brother Fang's advice more often, and use this Yellow Dragon Pill sparingly."

I have traveled to the Great Yu to find a way to heal my hidden injuries. The journey is long, and I wonder when we will meet again?

"What do you mean by this, Junior Brother Xu?" Fang Yi asked with a strange expression.

"Given my junior brother's injuries, let alone going to Dayu, he wouldn't even be able to hold out for long enough to reach Xuanyang Mountain."

Xu Qing's snake eyes flashed with determination. "Senior brother has used all his methods, but only managed to suppress the injury to my core. If we don't seize this opportunity to seek medical help in the Great Yu, junior brother's path to cultivation may be halted at the Core Formation stage."

"Who told you I couldn't cure you?" Fang Yi waved his hand and put away the spirit wood and pills.

"Senior brother, didn't you just display a third-level medical skill? For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to possess such skill and trigger such an extraordinary phenomenon, I, your junior brother, am already extremely impressed."

Xu Qingshe's expression froze slightly, and he said in disbelief, "Could it be...could it be that Senior Brother has something to say? In any case, Junior Brother will definitely do his best."

Fang Yi shook his head slightly, a powerful and long aura flashed by, and he pointed to the dried-up spiritual spring and the cracked ground as he spoke.

"It's not that I'm unwilling to do my best to treat you, Junior Brother Xu. You've suffered such severe injuries that your Golden Core is incomplete. Although we can temporarily use the properties of various medicines to harmonize it."

But it is ultimately only a second-tier spiritual medicine, and its medicinal properties are different.

To fully recover, one must employ the [Great Physician's Diagnosis Technique], using third-tier spiritual medicine to replenish vital energy and harmonize the six energies of life and death.
Although Xuanzhen Garden is a top-tier cave dwelling in Dadu Ancient City, its spiritual energy is only at the quasi-third rank. Without a third-rank spiritual vein, it cannot support the use of the [Great Physician's Diagnosis Technique].

"Senior Brother has already condensed his core? May your path to enlightenment be long and prosperous, free from calamities and tribulations." Xu Qingshe's expression was solemn as he held up a Daoist salute.

After a short while, after offering his congratulations, Xu Qingshe's expression relaxed slightly, but then he looked troubled.

"Senior brother, given my injuries, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold out until Xuan Yang Mountain, and Feng Ling Immortal City won't lend me any spiritual veins either."

Without the assistance of spiritual veins, the "Great Physician's Diagnosis Method" is nothing but a waste of time.

"Junior brother will eventually have to go to Dayu to see if there is any chance to obtain rare treasures to heal his injuries." Xu Qingshe did not mention the Great Expansion Ancient City, which is related to the battlefield between humans and demons and the origin of 50% of the Foundation Establishment spiritual objects in Xuanyang Mountain.

Let alone before Fang Yi had condensed his core, even if he had already condensed his core, it would still be difficult to persuade the True Person guarding the ancient city to risk the spiritual vein.

He had only been in the ancient city of Dadu for a short time, but he had already heard about the attack on Dadu by monsters.

Fang Yi didn't offer any further explanation. He released a beam of spiritual light from his sleeve, and the life force of the Wood element from the Void Realm Banner filled the cave.

"Junior brother, please focus on recovering from your injuries and stabilizing your golden core. You can leave this matter to your senior brother."

A short while later, Fang Yi was seen leaving the cave and heading towards the Purple Light Garden.

The bronze ring on Xu Qingshe's fingertip emitted a dim spiritual light, and 'Old Chen's' weak voice rang out.

'Young Xu, the ancient city's spiritual veins have been suppressed by the formation. This is a matter of great importance, involving the fundamental interests of Xuan Yang Mountain.'

Even if Fang Yi had the will, he was only at the initial stage of Core Formation, and nine times out of ten he would return empty-handed.

You should make plans as soon as possible. If things become unavoidable, use the [Core Transformation Technique]. Although this will destroy your Golden Core grade, it will heal any hidden injuries and leave you with a glimmer of hope.

'It's all my fault for dragging you into this.'

Old Chen sighed, his face showing helplessness.

If it weren't for the need to conceal his whereabouts, given Xu Qingshe's qualifications as a third-tier alchemist, at least one of the three lineages of Xuanyang Mountain would be willing to protect him, even at a certain cost.

Xu Qing's eyes were clear, without any resentment or grudge.

"Old Chen is joking. Green Snake is just a rogue cultivator with poor aptitude and no one to rely on."

Without your guidance on the path, let alone condensing the Golden Core, even establishing the Foundation would be extremely difficult.

Although Xu Qingshe harbored some expectations, he did not hold out much hope for borrowing the spiritual vein.

"Elder Chen, I have known Senior Brother Fang for over a hundred years. He has always acted prudently. Even if he cannot borrow the spiritual vein, he can at least exchange it for some third-grade spiritual medicine to restore some of his vital energy."

"By using the Elixir Transformation Technique in this way, the grade of the remaining True Elixir can also be higher."

He said resolutely, "The cultivation world is full of opportunities, and even True Core cultivators can condense their Nascent Souls."

"If others can do it, why can't the Green Snake?"

The spiritual light on the bronze ring dissipated, and Elder Chen felt regretful. After this battle, Xu Qingshe's path to the Nascent Soul stage had been largely severed.

There are True Core cultivators who can condense their Nascent Soul, but among ten Nascent Soul True Lords, is there one True Core cultivator who can condense their Nascent Soul?

Now that things have come to this, we can only hope that Fang Yi can persuade Hu Lei, the one in the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm, as he said.
At worst, exchanging them for some medicinal herbs would be a good thing, allowing the Green Snake to retain some resources.

The Xuan Yang Mountain is a place of turbulent undercurrents, far from a safe haven.

Old Chen felt a deep unease in his heart; he also vaguely sensed the presence of the Fire Dao Grandmaster in Xuan Yang Mountain.

If it weren't for the looming threat, he wouldn't have let Xu Qingshe stay away from the Xuan Yang Mountain gate.

Ziguangyuan.

As the azure light descended, Fang Yi passed through several stone gates and followed the blue stone path into the inner courtyard.

Inside the stone pavilion, Master Hu Lei, who was instructing Sheng Bo'an on cultivation, turned his head, his face showing doubt.

"Junior Brother Fang, you seem to be in a hurry. What brings you here?"

"Brother Hu Lei, I wish to borrow the Purple Light Token to access the ancient city's spiritual veins."

With a wave of his sleeve, Fang Yi sent a jade slip to the front of Master Hu Lei.

"I would be grateful if you could trouble yourself, Senior Brother, to prepare the spiritual medicine from the jade slip."

"Junior Brother Fang, are you joking? The Purple Light Token is related to the spiritual veins of the ancient city. If anything goes wrong, can you bear the consequences?"

Junior brother, please leave. I'll pretend I never heard of this.

Master Hu Lei frowned, probed the jade slip with his divine sense, and spoke after a few breaths.

"This jade slip contains a wide variety of spiritual herbs. Junior brother, you overestimate your senior brother. At most, I can only gather 80% of them."
The third-tier spiritual herbs will require you to procure them yourself, junior brother.

"Xiao Qi is seriously injured. Junior Brother wishes to borrow the essence of the spiritual vein to perform the [Great Physician's Diagnosis Technique]. Senior Brother, please grant my request."

Now that this matter is settled, junior brother owes senior brother a favor.

Fang Yi's gaze swept over Sheng Bo'an, his eyes gleaming, and he spoke.

"In addition, after Xiao Qi recovered, Junior Brother immediately removed the old wound for Junior Nephew Sheng."

"What do you mean, junior brother?" Master Hu Lei's expression darkened slightly, his body crackling with lightning, exuding an aura of majesty.

Fang Yi stood tall and straight, like an ancient pine tree standing proudly in the snow, unaffected by the vast energy. "Senior Brother Hu Lei, let's speak frankly."

If it was merely to have his junior brother treat his nephew Sheng, he had already promised his senior brother before his junior brother even formed his core.
"My senior brother's request is not limited to just the [Great Physician's Diagnosis Method], otherwise why would he need to involve a third-tier demon king?"

"The sect leader has condensed his core?" Sheng Bo'an's expression was complicated, his heart filled with mixed feelings. He was both delighted that his path to enlightenment was promising and shocked that Fang Yi, who was only at the middle-grade Dao Foundation stage, had already condensed his core.

His foundation in Dao was far superior to Fang Yi's, yet he stagnated for so long, his path to Dao nearly severed.

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In the Purple Light Garden, all was silent except for the sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves.

After a short while, Master Hu Lei transformed several times and took out a purple-gold token from his sleeve, surrounded by a thick, precious light.

"Junior brother, you have a good idea!"

He snorted coldly, tossed the token into Fang Yi's hand, and lightning flashed in his eyes.

"I lent the Purple Light Token to my junior brother, and I also prepared the spiritual medicine for him."

However, after Qi Jie recovers, junior brother, don't forget what you promised me.

Otherwise, even if Zhang Heng were to intervene, he wouldn't be able to protect you.

"Don't worry, senior brother. We've known each other for many years. How could I speak empty words?" Fang Yi took out the token, and the blue lotus beneath his feet appeared and disappeared in the Purple Light Garden in a few breaths.

Xu Qingshe's Golden Core was severely damaged; not a moment's delay is warranted.

Inside the stone pavilion, Sheng Bo'an hesitated before speaking carefully. "Master, has Uncle-Master Fang Yi truly condensed a True Core?"

When Hu Lei Zhenren swept his gaze over Sheng Bo'an, the anger from the Purple Light Token was dissipated by seventy percent.

"Junior Brother Fang has his own good fortune in condensing a high-grade true pill. Otherwise, how could he have taken the position of sect leader from Senior Brother Tianque?"
Bo'an, rest assured, with the Wood Dao True Pill combined with third-tier spiritual healing skills, and my years of planning, it is enough to allow you to continue your path of cultivation.”

Sheng Bo'an clenched his fist, his heart pounding like a drum. After a moment, his expression softened, and his eyes gleamed brightly.

If it weren't for what Master Hu Lei said, he would have almost forgotten that he was once a prodigy who overwhelmed his fellow cultivators in Xuan Yang.

"It's done? Hu Lei is actually willing to lend out the Purple Light Token?"

In the Xuanzhen Garden, Xu Qingshe stared incredulously at the purple-gold token in Fang Yi's hand, her face filled with wild joy.

Inside the bronze ring, Old Chen was also greatly encouraged, muttering to himself.

'There's always a way out. Fang Yi actually holds such a position of power in Xuan Yang Mountain? Does this mean young Xu might actually be able to preserve his Golden Core?'

"Junior Brother Xu, just focus on recovering. I'll take care of everything else."

Fang Yi remained calm, unlike Xu Qingshe, whom he had known for over a hundred years and had offended Hu Lei Zhenren.

Whether from the perspective of personal feelings or the assistance on the path, he is far superior to the Thunder God.

(End of this chapter)