Beast Taming: Sharing Pets' Abilities

"This spirit root has the effect of nourishing the divine soul and purifying the mind, and it is as hard as the nine divine golds. So if any fellow Daoist manages to obtain it at auction, they could try to cultivate it further or refine it into a magical treasure, and it even has the potential to be refined into a spirit treasure."

True Master Shu Tong paused here and said, "But of course, such a treasure would not simply appear here."

"The reason the owner of this treasure has brought it for auction is that it has a flaw; this spirit root has been partially polluted by demonic qi..."

As he spoke, True Master Shu Tong lifted the brocade covering the tray, revealing what lay beneath.

It was a bamboo about five feet long, lush and green, with leaves that were yellow-green, exuding a faint vitality.

Because it had been subjected to the art of shrinking, what should have been an innate spirit root over three zhang long had been significantly reduced in size, appearing small and exquisite.

However, it’s worth mentioning that at the root and the trunk of the spirit root, there were several black-gray marks, with visible black qi emanating from them, carrying a filthy, cold aura.

"What terrifying demonic qi! No, besides the demonic qi, there’s also death qi and corpse qi... How strange, what could have happened to such a perfect innate spirit root?"

"Indeed, although this spirit root is good, having these impurities clearly renders more than half of it useless."

"Moreover, these foul auras are clearly of a high level; removing them is bound to be very difficult. Even if a Yin God Giant were to take action, it would likely take a lot of time, and it would have to be a Buddhist Sect cultivator, or an Immortal Dao cultivator practicing Pure Yang Divine Techniques."

The many cultivators present were no ordinary folk and naturally could discern a few clues.

The situation was not nearly as rosy as True Master Shu Tong claimed.

This Seven Clever Purified Bamboo was markedly polluted, and removing such impurities would clearly require a significant effort.

"Fellow Daoist Shu Tong, there’s no need for you to say so many good things about it; its quality is plain for all of us to see. In truth, given the degree of pollution, the price certainly cannot be as high as you claim. Let’s talk price, cut to the chase."

At this moment, a voice emerged slowly from a balcony on the seventh floor, aged and unhurried, carrying an air of authority that showed little courtesy even to True Master Shu Tong, clearly a prominent figure as well.

True Master Shu Tong didn’t show the slightest irritation at this discourtesy; instead, he smiled and said, "Very well, since Fellow Daoist Ouyang has spoken, I won’t waste words."

"According to the requirements of the owner of this spirit root, the auction of this spirit root does not accept spirit stones. It must be exchanged for a spiritual object or other treasures of the same level. Divine gold from the nine, or other innate spirit roots, preferably. Of course, high-grade magical treasures or top-grade ones are also acceptable."

As he said this, True Master Shu Tong showed a somewhat helpless, bitter smile.

He knew full well that such a demand was somewhat difficult for others.

If it were a complete and pristine Seven Clever Purified Bamboo, trading it for spiritual objects or other treasure roots of the same level would be reasonable.

But the problem was that after being polluted, the value of this innate spirit root had noticeably plummeted.

In this situation, for its owner to still seek to exchange it for more valuable spiritual objects and treasures was fanciful.

Sure enough, as soon as True Master Shu Tong finished speaking, the crowd of cultivators began to murmur, some even becoming indignant.

"Dream on, it’s already been polluted by demonic qi, and they still want to exchange it for nine divine golds, other innate spirit roots, as well as top-grade magical treasures? They’re overthinking it!"

"Yes, it’s already been polluted and may not even grow, and removing those filthy demonic qi will certainly be a troublesome, time-consuming chore. And they still hope to exchange for nine divine golds and other innate spirit roots. I think this senior has lost it..."

"Heh heh..."

Seeing the group’s reaction, True Master Shu Tong had a look of ’as expected.’

He silently shook his head, knowing that auctioning off this item might not be easy.

...

However, Gu Yuan was the only one whose gaze was fixed unblinkingly on the Seven Clever Purified Bamboo on the high stage.

Because just at the moment True Master Shu Tong revealed it, his Creation Cyan Lotus within his dantian unexpectedly manifested an anomaly.

Currently, the Creation Cyan Lotus was still just a sprout, appearing quite small.

No one knew how long it would take for it to grow into a fully mature lotus.

But at this moment, this sprout not only emanated a rich cyan light but also had a faint, blurry consciousness peeking out.

The feeling it gave Gu Yuan was like pets from his previous life, such as cats and dogs, wagging their tails and meowing, longing for their master to give them a taste upon sniffing the fragrance of a meaty bone in his hand.

Gu Yuan understood this well.

Since the Creation Cyan Lotus had taken root and sprouted in his dantian, it hadn’t shown any movement.

Even when he formed his golden core, it was the same.

Gu Yuan was acutely aware that the only thing that could provoke such a reaction from his Creation Cyan Lotus was this Seven Clever Purified Bamboo, and that this object was undoubtedly greatly beneficial to the Creation Cyan Lotus.

Otherwise, the Creation Cyan Lotus wouldn’t have such a strong reaction.

Therefore, Gu Yuan was tempted and decided to bid for it.

However, if it were as True Master Shu Tong said, exchanging this Seven Clever Purified Bamboo for nine divine golds, other innate spirit roots, or even high-grade or top-level magical treasures, it wouldn’t be appropriate at all.

Because this Seven Clever Purified Bamboo clearly had defects, and although Gu Yuan had a piece of Pure Yang Treasure Iron and was very interested in the bamboo, he couldn’t make a losing deal.

Not only Gu Yuan, but at this moment, quite a few others were also interested in the Seven Clever Purified Bamboo. However, the owner’s asking price was too high, and no one was willing to trade good items for this flawed spirit root.

At this point, someone said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Shu Tong, I am interested in this item, but the situation with this item is clear to all, and it’s not worth exchanging for nine divine golds or other innate spirit roots."

"I have a middle-grade magical treasure here; how about exchanging it for the Seven Clever Purified Bamboo?"

True Master Shu Tong looked troubled and said, "Forgive me for being blunt, but the owner of this spirit root stated that it could only be exchanged for nine divine golds, other innate spirit roots, or high-grade to top-grade magical treasures. Other items are out of consideration."

"Hmph! Such arrogance. As good as this Seven Clever Purified Bamboo is, it has already been fouled by impurities, how can it be compared with those things! Very well then, Fellow Daoist Shu Tong, let’s pretend I didn’t say anything."

The person spoke harshly, clearly quite upset.