The Demon Eye of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 89 Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Tree

The two chatted for a while longer, and the atmosphere became even more harmonious.

Then, Han Li took out a jade bottle and a jade box from his storage bag, gently placed them on the table, and said solemnly:

"Speaking of which, Senior Brother has successfully formed his core and even gained two beauties. It would be too much for me to just offer verbal congratulations; I must do something to show my appreciation."

He pointed to the jade bottle and continued, "Inside are two Youth Preservation Pills, as you know, Senior Brother. These pills can preserve one's youth forever. I think the two maids would like to receive them. Although cultivators have long lifespans, they often seclude themselves for arduous cultivation, which inevitably leads to a dull and lifeless state of mind. Maintaining a youthful and energetic appearance is also beneficial for maintaining an upward-striving spirit."

Mu Chunfeng looked at the jade bottle and nodded slightly. He had exchanged one of these pills with Han Li when they traded the Profound Yin Technique for the Blood Condensation Five Elements Pill, and he knew all too well the attraction this item held for female cultivators.

Han Li's words not only hit the nail on the head, but also revealed a thoughtful and considerate mind, clearly not just a casual remark.

Seeing Mu Chunfeng's approval, Han Li felt somewhat relieved. He then pointed to the jade box, a conflicted look on his face:

"This jade box contains a spiritual herb that is nearly two thousand years old. It can be used to refine pills that enhance wood-attribute cultivation, which is of great benefit to cultivating the Azure Origin Sword Art. I obtained it by chance, and it is the only thing I have that I can present to you, my senior brother, to congratulate you on advancing to the Core Formation stage."

"only……"

At this point, he paused, looking as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Seeing this, Mu Chunfeng smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Junior Brother Han, just speak your mind. With our friendship, what is there that we can't say?"

Upon hearing this, Han Li cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said cautiously, "Then I apologize for being slightly presumptuous, Junior Brother... May I ask, Senior Brother, have you switched to another cultivation method?"

After asking the question, he subtly observed Mu Chunfeng's expression.

In the world of cultivation, it is a major taboo to inquire about someone else's main cultivation method. He would never speak up unless he was sure that Mu Chunfeng would not mind.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Han's senses are quite sharp; he detected it with just a trace of aura."

Mu Chunfeng put down his teacup and said frankly, "That's right, I have indeed switched to another cultivation method and no longer practice the Qingyuan Sword Technique."

He understood somewhat.

Han Li only possessed the first nine incomplete levels of the "Qingyuan Sword Manual," and now that he has discovered he has switched to cultivating it, he most likely wants to obtain the complete manual.

As expected, upon hearing this, Han Li's eyes flashed with an undisguised joy, which he quickly concealed.

He didn't press Mu Chunfeng about what kind of cultivation method he had switched to—that wasn't something he should ask.

Even if Mu Chunfeng chose a better path, he would only consider it his senior brother's own good fortune and would not have any other thoughts.

As for the fact that his cultivation techniques and secrets were known to the other party? Han Li had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind...

He knew that he would most likely need to cultivate the "Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique" to the third revolution before he could form a core, which meant that he simply did not have enough time to cultivate other techniques.

Once one enters the Core Formation stage, switching cultivation methods requires dispersing one's cultivation and starting over, a cost that is difficult to bear.

Moreover, even if he wanted to switch cultivation methods, he might not be able to find another top-tier wood-attribute cultivation technique that is so compatible with him and whose quality is no less than that of the "Azure Origin Sword Manual".

Therefore, holding the complete "Qingyuan Sword Manual" firmly in one's hands is the best solution at present.

With the complete manual in hand, he felt more at ease and had a backup plan, whether he continued to cultivate this path in the future or kept it as a backup for another cultivation path.

In comparison, the "risk" of Mu Chunfeng knowing about the cultivation technique is completely acceptable in the face of tangible benefits.

After all, given Mu Chunfeng's current Core Formation stage cultivation and the attitude he has shown, if he truly harbored malice towards him, he wouldn't have waited until today.

Having understood this, Han Li's expression became even more composed. He cupped his hands and said, "Since Senior Brother has already switched cultivation methods, this spiritual herb is somewhat of a waste for you..."

"Hehe, it's alright. It's just a little something from Junior Brother Han, how could Senior Brother find it distasteful?"

Mu Chunfeng smiled slightly and did not bring up the matter of cultivation techniques as Han Li had expected. Instead, she casually put the jade box away.

Han Li sighed inwardly upon seeing this, knowing that this senior brother was probably going to take this opportunity to make a deal again. He really was just like his master, never getting up early for nothing.

However, he still needed to confirm, so he immediately asked seriously, "May I ask, senior brother, do you have the complete Qingyuan Sword Manual?"

"Oh? So this is what Junior Brother wants."

Mu Chunfeng pretended to realize something, "Of course, if I have the matching Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique, how could I not have the complete technique?"

As he spoke, he casually took out the Azure Origin Sword Manual from his storage bag and placed it on the table.

Han Li's gaze fell on the book, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He cut to the chase, "Since Senior Brother has already switched to other cultivation techniques, he probably won't need this Azure Origin Sword Technique anymore. I wonder if you could trade it to me? I'm willing to pay..."

"Well..."

Mu Chunfeng tapped the table with his finger, looking into Han Li's sincere eyes. A thought flashed through his mind, and he suddenly changed the subject: "Junior Brother has given me the Youth Preservation Pill and the Thousand-Year Spirit Herb as a congratulatory gift, so as the senior brother, I naturally can't be too stingy."

Han Li was overjoyed upon hearing this, thinking the other party was going to give it to him directly. He was about to cup his hands in thanks when Mu Chunfeng casually added:

"How about this, you can exchange it for a ten-thousand-year-old spirit wood."

"A ten-thousand-year-old spirit tree?!"

Han Li's raised hand suddenly froze in mid-air, and he almost jumped off the stone bench. His face was full of astonishment as he said, "Senior brother, are you joking? Where am I supposed to find some ten-thousand-year-old spirit wood?"

Although he possesses the small green bottle, he has never cultivated any ancient spiritual plants.

Not to mention the amount of green liquid needed for ripening and the long time required, even in the entire cultivation world, ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood is a priceless commodity!

"Hey, Junior Brother Han, don't be in such a hurry. Sit down and let me finish."

Mu Chunfeng raised her hand and gestured for him to calm down.

Although Han Li sat down as instructed, his brows remained furrowed, and his eyes were full of doubt and unease.

"What I want is not for my junior brother to produce the ten-thousand-year-old spirit wood right now."

Mu Chunfeng said calmly, "You can take this cultivation manual now. I just want to ask my junior brother for a promise."

"A promise?" Han Li was stunned.

"Not bad." Mu Chunfeng nodded slightly.

"The cultivation technique I use requires ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood to forge the core-forming magic weapon, and the same goes for the natal magic weapon of the Azure Origin Sword Technique. If Junior Brother Han continues to cultivate the Azure Origin Sword Technique in the future, he will probably have to find it sooner or later. So I'm just giving you a heads-up in advance."

"If you are fortunate enough to obtain one of the three great divine trees, the ten-thousand-year-old wood, I hope you can share some with me. Of course, this is just an agreement. If you are unable to find or do not need the ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood in the future, this agreement will automatically become invalid, as if it never existed."

After hearing these words, Han Li's tense expression gradually relaxed, replaced by a thoughtful contemplation.

He quickly calculated in his mind: what the other party wanted was only a "possibility", not the actual product; he could get the complete technique right now, but the price he paid was a vague promise of the future.

Moreover, if he were to cultivate a ten-thousand-year-old spirit tree, exchanging a small portion for this favor would be a sure-fire way to make money.

Sitting opposite him, Mu Chunfeng watched Han Li's interested expression and chuckled inwardly.

His move was based on the assumption that Han Li would need to cultivate the Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Thunder Bamboo to refine his natal magic weapon in the future. As for whether Han Li might switch to other cultivation methods and not cultivate the Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Thunder Bamboo, he could only say that it was impossible.

When the time comes, just send the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo directly to him. I don't believe he can resist cultivating the Ten Thousand Year Golden Thunder Bamboo. Who can resist such an extreme temptation as the Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder?

"Senior brother, your thinking is thorough; junior brother admires you."

After a moment, Han Li raised his head, all doubts in his eyes dissipating. He solemnly cupped his hands and said, "In that case, Junior Brother accepts this deal. If I am fortunate enough to encounter the Ten-Thousand-Year Divine Tree in the future, I will certainly not forget today's agreement."

"good!"

Mu Chunfeng clapped his hands and laughed, then added, "However, there is one more thing to clarify in advance—if Junior Brother really obtains a ten-thousand-year-old spirit tree in the future, no matter how much, I will only take a quarter of it."

Han Li was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded knowingly: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, since I have already agreed, I will keep my promise."

"Haha, I naturally trust my junior brother's character."

Mu Chunfeng smiled and pushed the books on the table toward Han Li, "Then you can put away this Qingyuan Sword Manual now, Junior Brother."

Han Li accepted it with both hands, carefully put it into his storage bag, and once again solemnly bowed to express his gratitude.

After that, the two talked for a while about their experiences and insights into cultivation in the Chaotic Star Sea.

Having achieved his goal, Han Li simply got up and took his leave.

Upon arriving in Tianxing City, he needed to rent a cave dwelling with abundant spiritual energy to settle in. After resting for several days, he planned to set off for the outer star sea to hunt demonic beasts and accumulate resources for future cultivation.

Knowing that Han Li was eager to pursue the Dao and had a tight schedule, Mu Chunfeng naturally did not try to persuade him to stay.

Moreover, he himself had just entered the Core Formation stage and had a number of miscellaneous tasks to attend to, so the days ahead would also be filled with leisure.

"Then I wish you a successful journey to the outer seas, and that you will soon achieve the goal of forming your core. We, as fellow disciples, will have a long future ahead of us, and we will meet again in the future."

Mu Chunfeng stood up, smiled, and bowed to see him off.

"Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother. I take my leave now!"

Han Li returned the greeting, then turned and strode away, taking Qu Hun with him.

Watching the two figures gradually disappear, Mu Chunfeng stood with his hands behind his back in front of the cave entrance, a faint smile playing on his lips.

The seeds of karma have been sown in the Ten Thousand Year Golden Thunder Bamboo, and the path to Core Formation has been paved.

A gentle breeze swept by, and with a flick of his sleeve, he turned and stepped into the cave, the stone door slamming shut behind him.

The path to immortality is long and winding; let's wait and see what tomorrow brings.