Chapter 351: Ten Thousand Medicines Valley

Random Recommendation: Six Golden Core-level Walnut Mountain Essences were hidden within a niche.

The four walls of the storage cabin were filled with hidden niches. Normally, the niche panels were lowered, keeping the niches sealed, making them invisible to the naked eye from the outside.

Ning Zhuo could open the niche panels with a flick of his divine sense, revealing the treasures stored within.

Each niche was protected by a storage array. For example, the Walnut Mountain Essences were kept warm by the earth-element spiritual energy within the niche, allowing them to be preserved for a long time.

Some niches had spatial arrays, making their internal space vast, capable of storing a large amount of goods.

Treasures like Misty Orchid and Misty Stone were classified separately, each stored in different niches.

Ning Zhuo opened the niches and inspected the Walnut Mountain Essences, Misty Orchid, and Misty Stone in turn.

These were all acquired from the Fox God, and their quality was quite good.

The Misty Orchid the Fox God produced was significantly better in quality than the one Sun Lingtong had stolen from the cloud whale.

Truly worthy of a mountain god's collection.

"Perhaps the Misty Stone can be used with the Ice Crystal Snow Weather Orb?" Ning Zhuo mused while inspecting the items, letting his thoughts wander.

He had previously specifically purchased a Foundation Establishment-level Cold Snow Cloud to pair with the Ice Crystal Snow Weather Orb.

This combination proved effective in his fight with the Fox God and achieved some small results.

Although Ning Zhuo didn't rely on them to dispel the dense mountain mist at the time, this didn't negate their contribution.

"It's a pity the Fox God cannot be used by me. If her talent for Cloud and Mist Shrouding could be combined, it might produce extraordinary effects!"

From the refining of the Black Wind Tiger Demon's bones through immolation, Ning Zhuo realized that the higher the grade of the immolated item, the more vibrant it was, and the more spirituality it would yield.

Ning Zhuo still regretted not obtaining the Fox God's Cloud and Mist Shrouding talent.

At that time, he indeed had the opportunity to accuse the Fox God and the Black Wind Tiger Demon of collusion instead of plotting for Jade Steel Mountain, thereby causing her demise.

Considering his branch family, operating in the domain of a deity, striking at the Meng family, deepening cooperation with the Zhu family, and also considering the long-term plan for the family grand ritual, Ning Zhuo chose the path that maximized his interests, forgoing the Cloud and Mist Shrouding talent.

When he asked Zhu Xuanji how to deal with the Fox God, he still harbored a glimmer of hope.

As it turned out, Zhu Xuanji was indeed worthy of being a Golden Core face of the royal family. Not only was his combat power superb, but he also grasped the overall situation and was stable and wise.

Now, the matter of Misty Mountain was considered concluded.

The Fox God had become the的正山神 (Zheng Shan Shen - literally, Proper Mountain God), her past sins had been offset, and she still retained her official status in the Southern Bean Country.

This made it difficult for Ning Zhuo to act against her again.

"Never mind, there are so many talents out there. It's not worth it to deal with a small Fox God and offend Zhu Xuanji and the Southern Bean Country."

Ning Zhuo continued to inspect the Purple Qi Morning Dew, Ghost Shadow Bamboo, and Spirit Concealing Willow.

Purple Qi Morning Dew, like heavenly dew, was bottled and properly stored in the niche.

Most cultivators focused on absorbing purple qi to aid their cultivation.

Ning Zhuo was an exception.

He cultivated the supreme methods of the three sects, forging his own path, and had no need for purple qi.

"The Ghost Shadow Bamboo is very suitable for making a mechanical body for Meng Yehu. These bamboos are its natural companions."

"However, the time is not yet ripe."

Ning Zhuo first had to design the blueprints for Meng Yehu's mechanical body and then refine it using Foundation Establishment-level materials.

The resulting mechanical body would need to be used by Meng Yehu many times.

During the process of use, Ning Zhuo would make many improvements to the mechanical body based on Meng Yehu's suggestions and experience.

Only when the entire mechanical body was relatively mature would he choose to use the Ghost Shadow Bamboo.

After all, this material was extremely rare.

Judging solely by market price, it would not be wrong to consider them Golden Core level.

The final focus was the Spirit Concealing Willow!

The trunk of the Spirit Concealing Willow was brown, with its mysteries contained within. The branches were tender yellow, full of vitality. The willow leaves were evergreen, like a thin piece of jade, transparent when light passed through, almost invisible.

The edges of the willow leaves were slightly curved, and they shimmered with spiritual light under the sunlight, as if they were pieces of clear emerald lake water.

Ning Zhuo reached out and stroked the willow tree. The branches felt soft as cotton, and the leaves felt cool, as if touching drops of morning dew.

The entire Spirit Concealing Willow constantly emitted a faint fragrance, like sandalwood or orchid, not strong, but lingering, distant, and peaceful.

Ning Zhuo savored the scent, feeling refreshed and free from worry. His entire body and mind were being purified. Even without deep thought, he could feel his divine sense frequently moving, and wisdom surging in his heart.

"Good tree, good tree!" Ning Zhuo had a strong feeling that this Spirit Concealing Willow would be of great use to him.

"However, before that, I need to transplant it as soon as possible. It cannot be left in the niche all the time."

"For spiritual plants, it's best to return to the earth for peace and security."

But this would require Ning Zhuo to create a spiritual plant cabin.

The spiritual plant cabin in the Ten Thousand Mile Traveling Dragon was similar to the refining cabin. It had arrays, and they were Nascent Soul level, but it needed to be filled with other materials.

The current spiritual plant cabin didn't even have a single grain of soil.

After personally inspecting everything, Ning Zhuo left the storage cabin and went to the dragon head cabin to relieve Sun Lingtong.

Upon entering the cabin, he saw Sun Lingtong tinkering around, trying out the various functions of the mechanical dragon, having a great time.

Seeing Ning Zhuo approach, he quickly asked about the immolation.

Ning Zhuo told him truthfully.

Sun Lingtong was genuinely happy.

When Ning Zhuo was about to replace him, he waved his hand directly: "Little Zhuo, go cultivate. You've just reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment, cultivation is the priority. Secondly, aren't you going to create a mechanical body for Meng Yehu? The spiritual plant cabin for the Spirit Concealing Willow also needs you to set it up."

"You have too many things to do."

"You go about your business, I'll look after the direction."

"Don't worry, I'll call you when we reach the Ten Thousand Medicine Valley."

Ten Thousand Medicine Valley was hidden among towering mountains, with enchanting and breathtaking scenery.

A young woman in yellow, holding a bamboo basket, walked down the mountain.

The morning sun was warm, and a thin mist was like a veil, making the valley resemble a fairyland.

By the time the young woman reached the foot of the mountain, the early sun had risen in the east, casting golden light that illuminated the lush green mountains and clear water, making them magnificent and radiant.

The young woman walked into the valley along a familiar path.

Within the valley, lush cypresses and ancient pines reached to the sky, blocking out the sun. The winding paths were paved with stone slabs, and on both sides, strange flowers and exotic plants released a fragrant scent. Birds sang in the mountain streams, their chirping clear and pleasant, like heavenly music.

Gradually, the sound of water grew louder.

When the young woman in yellow arrived at a clear pool, she saw a silver curtain hanging on the cliff beside the pool.

A small waterfall plummeted down, sounding like thunder, plunging into the pool, causing water vapor to fill the air.

The young woman stepped on the water's surface, cast a spell, and walked directly towards the waterfall.

Behind the waterfall, there was a winding mountain path.

She followed the mountain path diagonally upward. On the outside was the waterfall and the sky light, and on the inside was the wet stone wall.

Due to the dense water vapor, the stone walls were covered with moss and hanging green vines. A morning breeze blew, shaking the water mist, causing the green leaves on the vines to sway, complementing the ripples on the clear pool.

The young woman took a deep breath, feeling a refreshing coolness in her lungs that cleared her mind and heart.

She slowly stopped and came to the entrance of a mountain cave, calling softly: "Senior Brother, Senior Brother."

A few breaths later, a male voice came from inside the mountain cave: "Is that Junior Sister? Please come in quickly!"

Inside the mountain cave, the senior brother and junior sister met.

The young woman put down the bamboo basket, took out the food, and placed it on a relatively flat stone surface.

The senior brother glanced over and couldn't help but say anxiously: "Junior Sister, where is my wine?"

The young woman pouted: "Wine, wine, you only know wine!"

"Master told you to guard the medicinal herbs, but you secretly used them to brew wine."

"Now you are being punished to guard the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, and you are still drinking. If Master finds out, he will surely skin you."

The senior brother sighed and frowned: "Junior Sister, you know me, I'm not happy without wine. Please be kind and give me the wine. My craving is acting up. I couldn't sleep all night yesterday."

The young woman snorted: "Here, here."

The storage jade bracelet on her hand flickered slightly, and she took out a bottle of medicinal wine from it, handing it to the senior brother.

The senior brother received it as if it were a treasure and was overjoyed.

He took it, uncorked the bottle, and took a few sips, then sighed comfortably: "Why is it only a small bottle?"

The young woman: "That's all there is."

"Senior Brother, you are guarding the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. If you get drunk and are dragged into the cave by a demonic beast, you will lose your life!"

The senior brother waved his hand, not taking it seriously: "This Ten Thousand Demon Cave has been cleared out repeatedly. It is now almost deserted. How could there be demonic beasts coming out?"

"This is a matter of life and death, Senior Brother! You are too lazy!" The young woman immediately puffed out her cheeks and began to scold him indignantly.

The senior brother listened to his Junior Sister's lecture while picking up chopsticks and tasting the exquisite meal.

After his Junior Sister finished speaking, he looked up at the little girl he had watched grow up, his gaze gentle: "Lin Shanshan, it's so good to have you."

Lin Shanshan rolled her eyes, seeing that the senior brother had finished his breakfast, she waved her hand, and a gust of qi appeared, putting the bowls and chopsticks into the bamboo basket: "Linghu Jiu, can't you be a little more obedient? You always make Master angry and get punished to guard the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. Do you know how annoying it is for me to bring you meals every day?"

Linghu Jiu quickly apologized.

After scolding him for a while, Lin Shanshan left the mountain cave and returned the way she came.

When she reached the edge of the pool, she was surprised to find a stranger wandering nearby and couldn't help but exclaim softly: "Who are you?"

Ning Zhuo heard this and turned around.

He had a refined face and clear eyes, as pure as the pool water. At this time, dressed in white, he stood by the pool, his figure tall and straight.

A mountain breeze blew, making his clothes flutter. The green pool water shimmered, reflecting his figure.

Around him, flowers were blooming, morning dew was crystal clear, and trees and plants were lush.

The young woman's heart couldn't help but skip a beat, and she subconsciously held her breath.

Ning Zhuo showed an apologetic smile and bowed: "I am Ning Zhuo of Huoshi Mountain. I have come to Ten Thousand Medicine Valley specifically to seek knowledge and guidance, and I am deeply humbled."

"May I ask the young lady's name?"

Lin Shanshan didn't know why, but her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

She opened her mouth to reply: "My name is Lin Shanshan."

As soon as she spoke, she felt strange. Why had her voice become so quiet?

(End of this chapter)