Chapter 54 - 52: The Eldest Apprentice Brother
"This is yours." Little Wood Spirit and the Silver Snake traded a total of five lotus seeds and three sections of lotus root. Ye Qiu took one lotus seed for himself, gave one to Chen Qingchi, Little Wood Spirit ate one, and the remaining two were planted in its space.
"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Chen Qingchi said excitedly. Although he had not contributed any effort, he did not refuse the gift. In his heart, his senior brother had long become one of his own. Why stand on ceremony with one’s own people? When it’s time to refine the elixirs, he would just offer them to his senior brother.
Each of them was also given a section of lotus root. A section of lotus root was only as long as a palm, plump, with a jade-white body and shimmering light flowing over it.
"The Elixir Recipe only mentions using lotus seeds for alchemy, however, it’s unknown what kind of elixir could be made from the Ice Lotus roots," said Chen Qingchi, holding a small section of the lotus root, fascinated.
"Since we don’t know what elixir can be made from it, why don’t we just eat it directly? In the future, when Little Wood Spirit’s Ice Lotus bears seeds again, you can take them for research," suggested Ye Qiu. After speaking, he brought the lotus root to his mouth and took a bite.
As soon as the lotus root entered his mouth, it transformed into a cold current that struck straight to the heart and forehead. The sensation startled Ye Qiu, and then a torrent of Spiritual Energy filled his Dantian. His spirit platform had never felt so clear before, soothing the violent aura that had accumulated since he began his sword practice.
"Hmm... So sweet!" Little Wood Spirit gnawed with great enjoyment, seemingly becoming even more lush and vibrant.
"Senior Brother, I feel like I’m about to advance," Chen Qingchi said, still holding half of his lotus root. His jade-like cheeks turned rosy due to the surging Spiritual Energy, and his green robe fluttered in the wind.
Ye Qiu noticed that his cultivation was swiftly rising, one step at a time from Mid-stage Foundation Establishment to Late-stage, and then to the Peak of the Late Stage. The clouds of Heavenly Thunder were gathering above; he was about to undergo Core Formation.
"Why did you eat so much at once?" Ye Qiu couldn’t help but tease. Consuming half a piece of such a top-tier natural treasure all at once, no wonder it caused a surge in Spiritual Energy.