Chapter 226: Envoy to the Academy, Delivering the Piglet
"Dangkang..."
"Flower Ginseng Pig?"
Senior Brother Su Ya's first reaction upon hearing about this thing was, could this be something to eat?
When did Li Ye switch to becoming a Spirit Chef?
Though most farmers also know how to cook for themselves.
No.
Dangkang isn't meant to be eaten; he recalled a dish of stewed flower gelatin and ham he had before.
"..."
"I suppose I've been disoriented from Alchemy these days."
Su Ya shook his head.
He hadn't even left his Cave Mansion for ten years, always doing Alchemy, all to repay the karmic debt owed by the Nascent Soul ancestor of his family.
Having benefited from the past achievements of the Nascent Soul for the family, it's naturally right to atone on behalf of the elders.
Li Ye looked at the somewhat haggard Senior Brother Su Ya.
There wasn't much to say.
Just asked, "How much longer until Senior Su Huan comes out?"
"Within this century."
"The elder wants to achieve Nascent Soul inside there."
"He mentioned using the power of Celestial Tribulation to craft something for atonement."
Within a century, achieving Nascent Soul.
Li Ye thought carefully and probably knew what Senior Su Huan intends to craft, maybe when the elder is Tribulation Crossing, he could lend a hand.
However, he didn't say much since there was not much certainty.
After a brief return to his senses, Su Ya also quickly got into the state; in fact, Ye Hall now resembles more of Li Ye's subordinates, as ever since Li Ye advanced to Golden Core, everything he does would be taken seriously.
Even if those senior brothers and sisters are higher in seniority, his Cultivation and achievements are evident, and being able to assist him is already excellent.
Other True Men don't even have a way to insert their juniors into it.
Soon enough.
Several brothers and sisters from the Spirit Plant Hall and Spirit Beast Hall quickly arrived to analyze this Dangkang Flower Ginseng Pig.
They first provided a conclusion:
"Dangkang's ability for land purification and bountiful harvest."
"This Spiritual Power's intensity is not low."
"It should be able to turn wastelands damaged by power into fertile lands."
They even took out some barren black soil right there and let the pink pig purify it; the effect was indeed impressive.
The soil once utterly devoid of vitality, polluted by complex Spiritual Power, visibly cleared up, and flowers that withered brought the soil back to life.
The pink pig happily nosed around, snorting contentedly.
Finally, laying down in exhaustion.
The facts speak for themselves.
Now its ability was fully displayed, leaving only one question—
"Junior Brother Li."
"This thing, this Dangkang Flower Ginseng Pig, how should it reproduce?"
If it can be perfected and promoted everywhere, and reproduce without external help, the Spirit Beast would be truly successful.
If it's just a unique phenomenon.
Then, at best, it's a rare creature, not a new species.
If it requires much help to reproduce, the cost will be high, and various True Men will consider more.
"Very simple."
Li Ye extended his finger to gently touch the pink pig, and a ginseng sprouted right away from its body, vaguely showing its embryonic form, like a young Dangkang Flower Ginseng Pig.
"Is reproduction done this way."
This scene reminded the cultivators of a special Spirit Beast known as the Negative Spirit Rat, which carries its underdeveloped young on its back, nourishing them with its own secreted Spiritual Liquid.
Also similar to marsupial spirit beasts that nurture offspring in their pouches.
But the issue was generally, they reproduce first and then take care of it; this Spirit Beast seems to self-reproduce—embodying both Yin and Yang, quite peculiar.
The senior brothers and sisters exchanged glances.
"Then we shall report this—speaking of which, Junior Brother Li, your timing is perfect, a task suits you well, and soon the Sect Leader Uncle is likely to come."
The latter half of the sentence suddenly carried a tone of envy.
"Oh? What task?" Li Ye showed interest.
"It's the Bitter Journey Academy."
"Bitter Journey Academy occupies the largest territory in the Central Domain, and within those lands, numerous Grotto Heavens are constantly unearthed. Recently, a few polluted Grotto Heavens were discovered; they seek our aid."
"Junior Brother, your Spirit Beast seems perfectly suited for the task."
Upon hearing this.
Li Ye did not feel much fluctuation; this was indeed good news, but considering the sect's reputation outside, it might not be entirely carefree.
Moreover, the Confucian Scholars of Bitter Journey Academy likely cultivate too, with various Literary Qi and Vast Righteous Qi nurturing special Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts.
If they're seeking help, it surely indicates high difficulty.
Would the Sect Leader Uncle genuinely choose him for the task?
...
Sometime later.
Li Ye boarded a Cloud Boat.
He was accompanied by disciples dressed extremely ceremoniously.
Nearly each wore brand new Taoist Robes, with floral and vine patterns shimmering under the sunlight, appearing both ethereal and extraordinary.
Su Ya and Li Ye exchanged glances.
He rubbed his temples, puzzled :
"So why are you taking an alchemist like me along to solve the Grotto Heaven pollution?"
"Uh." Li Ye thought for a moment and said, "Isn't it because you seem dazed from your alchemy efforts, so I specially mentioned to the Sect Leader Uncle to have you come along for a change of scenery."
"We're heading to the Bitter Journey Academy in the Central Domain."
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