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The banquet was halfway through, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Nan Dahai gave him a wink, and Nan Longyue immediately presented a storage bag and a jade box to Chen Xu.

"Fellow Daoist Xu," Nan Dahai said solemnly.

"As agreed, this is the final payment for this commission: twenty portions of Tier 2 seafood."

"In addition, since you mentioned earlier that you need a spiritual food recipe, I have also collected several second-tier recipes, which are stored in this jade box. Please accept them."

Chen Xu glanced at the storage bag and jade box, and nodded slightly: "Patriarch Nan, you are very thoughtful."

He did not check it on the spot, but simply put it away casually.

The banquet lasted until late at night.

After returning to his room, Chen Xu set up layers of arrays to isolate the inside from the outside.

He then immediately focused his mind on the storage bag and the jade box.

First, there was the storage bag containing the second-tier seafood.

With the effect of [Dual Purpose], plus the seafood obtained from Yan Kuang's storage bag.

This transaction with the Nan family yielded seventy portions of Tier 2 seafood, a very fruitful result.

Chen Xu mentally calculated and roughly categorized the seafood according to its properties before carefully storing it away.

Finally, his gaze fell on the jade box containing the recipe.

These five second-tier spiritual diet recipes have also been enhanced in quality for a dual purpose.

Although the recipe was still a level two recipe, the results surprised and delighted Chen Xu:

The effects of "Clear Heart Fish Soup": Nourishes the spirit and soul; long-term consumption can resolve inner demons and distracting thoughts.

The effects of the "Diamond Hundred Refinements Crab Fighter" are: to strengthen muscles and bones, slightly improve physical defense and strength, and are especially effective for cultivators who are tempering their bodies.

The effects of "Mysterious Water Ginseng and Chestnut Soup": It can quickly restore spiritual power, nourish the meridians, and slightly increase the cultivation speed of cultivators with water spiritual roots.

The effects of "Boiled Blood Clam": greatly improves the progress of cultivating body-refining techniques.

The effects of "Guiyuan Bazhen Hui" are: to harmonize the five elements in the body, strengthen the foundation and nourish the vital energy. Long-term use can solidify the foundation and slightly increase the speed of cultivation.

After reviewing the effects of these recipes, Chen Xu had only one thought in mind:

"【Dual Purpose】, Ushiwakazu!"

Especially the first recipe, "Cleansing Fish Soup," which can dispel inner demons and distracting thoughts with long-term consumption. What does that mean?

Among cultivators, the most common form of contract is to swear an oath using one's inner demons.

Once you go against this, inner demons will arise, leading to the severing of your spiritual path at best, and death and the dissipation of your spiritual essence at worst.

Although there are indeed some extremely rare methods, as rumored, that can weaken or even avoid the backlash of the inner demon oath.

But that always comes at an unimaginable price, or is controlled by some powerful figures.

But now, a spiritual meal that can be eaten daily can actually dispel the power of inner demons.

This means that, theoretically, if Chen Xu were to consume this soup for an extended period, his oath to restrain himself by his inner demons would be rendered ineffective.

Of course, this is only a theoretical effect at present, and Chen Xu plans to find an opportunity to test it out.

Ideally... it should be the kind where someone swears an oath...

However, he wasn't ready to put himself to the test.

The other four recipes worked quite well, but unfortunately, even the most skilled cook can't make a meal without ingredients.

Chen Xu secretly pondered that the recipe was good, but all the required ingredients were rare.

Although I have a lot of Tier 2 seafood now, it may not all correspond to the recipes.

Due to limited materials, Chen Xu has only allowed Xiao Jin to make a few servings of "Boiled Blood Clams" so far.

To make the other types, we need to find the materials first.

"It seems that simply collecting these spiritual foods isn't enough to enjoy them long-term; sustainable development is the key..."

A thought flashed through Chen Xu's mind:

"Looks like I'll have to go back to my old ways, lease a fishpond, and raise some fish. I'll make plans when I get to Meteor City."

……

The next morning.

Chen Xu was preparing to go out to find the South China Sea to handle the guarantee matters for Meteor City.

Nan Dahai, however, had already taken the initiative to come looking for him, a smile on his face:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, I heard from Long Yue that you intend to set off for Meteor City today?"

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, I have already prepared the necessary guarantee documents."

He took out a jade talisman bearing the Nan family crest and handed it over.

Chen Xu took the jade talisman, confirmed it was correct, and casually accepted it: "Thank you for your trouble, Patriarch Nan."

"Fellow Daoist, you're too kind!" Nan Dahai's smile widened, and he readily agreed.

"As luck would have it, there happens to be a merchant caravan in our clan that is going to deliver a shipment of goods to Meteor City in three days."

"The journey is long, and although you are certainly safe with your cultivation level, it would be more convenient to have a caravan accompany you to handle the entry into the city, gather information, and arrange accommodations."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xu would be willing to travel with my Nan family's caravan? The caravan manager will certainly follow your lead!"

After a moment's thought, Chen Xu realized that traveling with the caravan would indeed save him a lot of trouble, so he nodded in agreement.

Nan Dahai was overjoyed: "Excellent! I will have the caravan manager personally invite you, fellow Daoist!"

After seeing off the South China Sea, Chen Xu was planning how to spend the next three days.

Suddenly, without warning, a phantom image of a treasure chest appeared before his eyes.

"Hmm?" A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Xu's eyes.

Just now, the clone from the Cold Pine Sect had caught a few spirit fish and handed them over to Little Gold to cook.

Unexpectedly, after Little King Kong finished killing the fish, a loot appeared right in front of him.

This luck is just too good...

Then, on a whim, he opened the treasure chest. This time, it contained brand new loot.

Chen Xu looked at the compass in his hand with a strange expression.

【One-time Anomaly Detector】: Automatically scans for the nearest anomaly information within a hundred miles.

"What is this unusual information? Could it... be related to evil spirits?"

Chen Xu looked at the compass needle, which had begun to rotate on its own, and pondered.

It seems that this prop is not only disposable, but also passively activated until abnormal information is detected.

Just as Chen Xu was about to put it back into his storage space, the compass needle suddenly stopped in one direction.

At the same time, a panel appeared in front of Chen Xu:

[Abnormal Target: Nanlongyue]

[Abnormal situation: Possesses an extremely rare Sea Spirit Body, but due to the Wood-type Heavenly Spirit Root and the current cultivation method being unable to unleash the power of the Sea Spirit Body, the cultivation progress is slow.]

[Unconventional Solution: Allow them to switch to cultivating dual-attribute water and wood techniques, and then consume first to third-tier sea-elemental herbs for an extended period to absorb their water essence. This may activate their sea spirit body and stimulate the growth of a water spirit root.]

Chen Xu looked at the unusual information about Nan Longyue on the panel in front of him and felt a sense of emotion.

"Oh, it's a talent detector..."

Unexpectedly, Nan Longyue, with her mediocre cultivation, is actually a Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator. It's just that she's been dragged down to this state by this so-called Sea Spiritual Body; truly, fate is cruel...

This information is probably priceless to the Nan family, enough to change the future of an entire clan.

But it was of no use to Chen Xu.

He wouldn't take the initiative to help Nan Longyue solve this problem.

After all, his relationship with the Nan family was merely a transaction...

However... if this Sea Spirit Body is very strong, I might consider bringing Nan Longyue under my command.

After all, this gray-haired clone still possesses a Primordial Saint Seal, capable of accommodating ten subordinates...