Chapter 419: Chapter 417: Refining the Spiritual Spring, Breaking Through to Mortal Realm Grandmaster Ninth Layer! Are Cultivators So Easy to Talk to Nowadays?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyin suddenly understood and nodded, indicating that she comprehended.

In this perspective, what Lu Ye was doing now was actually saving the lives of those attracted but unaware of the valley’s secrets.

"Alright, let’s go." After a round of inspection, Lu Ye turned and left.

At this moment, it had only been about two days since entering the Secret Realm.

There were still three days until the Realm Sea opening as mentioned by Xiao Qingyin, so there was still time.

Next, they headed to another location mentioned by Xiao Qingyin.

It was a Spiritual Spring within a mountain basin, with a faint wood attribute.

Lu Ye wasn’t surprised by this; in such a Secret Realm, Heaven and Earth Source Qi was extremely dense.

A Spiritual Spring naturally formed here, which was quite normal.

The Spiritual Spring was just a small pool, about half a meter in diameter and less than ten centimeters in depth.

"You can take more of this Spiritual Spring." After thinking it over, Xiao Qingyin suggested.

"No need, let’s just split it evenly as we agreed." Lu Ye refused, as they initially agreed to divide it equally, and he wouldn’t ask for more at the last minute.

"By the way, do you have a container for the Spiritual Spring? I only brought a large Jade Bottle." Remembering this, Xiao Qingyin asked.

"You can take half first, and I’ll just absorb the rest on the spot." After contemplating for a moment, Lu Ye provided a solution.

The quality of this Spiritual Spring wasn’t particularly high, but it was beneficial for those at the Early Stage of Mortal Realm Grandmaster or below.

The low quality meant that absorbing and refining it wouldn’t take much time.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyin immediately took out a rather large Jade Bottle and began collecting the Spiritual Spring, thinking this solution was feasible.

Due to her strength, she couldn’t refine a large amount of energy in a short time, so taking it with her to slow-digest was the best option.

Moments later, she put down the Jade Bottle and said, "Alright, I’ve collected enough; the rest is yours."

Lu Ye focused his gaze and found that at least seventy percent of the Spiritual Spring remained, meaning she had only taken about thirty percent.

"Isn’t that a bit too little?"

"It’s actually enough; I’ll need several months to refine it completely." Xiao Qingyin bit her lip slightly, thinking she wouldn’t mention wanting to compensate Lu Ye for the arranged marriage...

For a Grandmaster comparable to the Earth Realm, now carrying the title of a son-in-law...

In certain respects, Xiao Qingyin felt she could make a name for herself in Xuanzhou.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Ye took out several Tier Four Spirit Medicines suitable for the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm from his Storage Ring and handed them to her. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Take these."

While Xiao Qingyin seemed to be at the Early Stage of Grandmaster Ninth Layer, only two small stages away from Mortal Realm Grandmaster.

Lu Ye knew that others didn’t possess his Hundredfold Amplification talent, which was incredibly overwhelming. A single Spirit Medicine could have a hundredfold effect.

Therefore, these Spirit Medicines would certainly be helpful to Xiao Qingyin.

In response, Xiao Qingyin didn’t refuse.

She also knew that Tier Four Spirit Medicines were of little use to Lu Ye now.

"Thank you, Lu Ye." She took the Tier Four Spirit Medicines and watched as Lu Ye entered the Spirit Pool and sat cross-legged.

After glancing around, she withdrew about a hundred meters, keeping an eye on external movements.

Moments later, a terrifying vortex appeared within the Spirit Pool...

Instantly stirring the winds and clouds of this Celestial Realm, attracting Heaven and Earth Source Qi from within thousands of meters.

Inside the Spirit Pool.

Lu Ye circulated his Cultivation Technique, quickly absorbing the energy within and the rich Heaven and Earth Source Qi of the Secret Realm.

Encountering the mysterious valley again made Lu Ye feel a faint intuition.

There seemed to be some underlying unrest in Xuanzhou beyond what appeared on the surface.

By reaching the Earth Realm Grandmaster as soon as possible, even if unforeseen changes occurred later, it would enhance self-preservation capabilities.

The energy in this Spirit Pool was considerable. As Lu Ye continued refining it, his previous advancement to Middle Stage of Mortal Realm Grandmaster Eighth Layer began to rise slowly again.

In the mountain basin, Heaven and Earth Source Qi was strong. As Lu Ye continued drawing in the surrounding Source Qi...

This area gradually became enveloped in Source Qi, with a faint white mist manifesting.

This movement also startled other cultivators in the mountains searching for opportunities.

Soon, three cultivators came from afar to arrive at this place.

"The Source Qi fluctuations here are very abnormal, perhaps there’s a treasure emerging. Let’s go and check it out."

The three figures, two men and one woman.

This female cultivator was the same Wu Jing who once spied on Lu Ye easily defeating a Mortal Realm Grandmaster Ninth Layer.

The other two were also Mortal Realm Grandmasters from the Western Territory.

On the way, they invited Wu Jing to join their exploration of opportunities, and after thinking it over, Wu Jing agreed.

Gazing at the white mist surrounding them, looking like some treasure was about to emerge, for some reason, Wu Jing felt an inexplicable unease.

Being a Loose Cultivator, she trusted her intuition after cultivating to her current realm.

Following the two Middle Stage Mortal Realm Grandmasters ahead, entering the area, Wu Jing’s unease grew stronger.

The two Middle Stage Mortal Realm Grandmasters leading the way looked up and exclaimed, "There’s actually a Spirit Pool?!"

"And there’s someone cultivating inside!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Jing immediately looked ahead...

From about a hundred meters away, a figure was sitting upright.

With each breath, the surrounding mist surged, seemingly containing a certain rhythm.

And upon a mere glance, Wu Jing suddenly widened her eyes, her body trembling with a shiver.

"Don’t... don’t go!" Wu Jing immediately shouted softly, trying to stop the two Western Territory friends.

Upon hearing Wu Jing’s words, the two halted and turned their heads with slight confusion.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, what’s the matter?"

"That person... is very strong!" Wu Jing said seriously, "I don’t recommend you try to covet his opportunity... If you insist on going there, I’ll take my leave first."

After speaking, Wu Jing decisively turned and left.

What a joke, do others think they can rob what’s already in his hands?

How many lives could be spent!

This group, it’s better not to team up; even if she gets fewer opportunities alone, at least she won’t fall into a trap!

Watching Wu Jing leave without hesitation, the two Middle Stage Mortal Realm Grandmasters exchanged glances.

"Brother Liu, what do you think, Fellow Daoist Wu is..."

The man referred to as Brother Liu pondered for a moment and said, "Then let’s withdraw. Fellow Daoist Wu is usually composed and not one to speak lightly. She’s at Grandmaster Third Layer; since she says he’s very strong, he’s at least a Mortal Realm Grandmaster Fifth Layer or above. It’s not worth it to contend with him for this small Spirit Pool."

"Then let’s leave."

Afterward, the two didn’t linger and withdrew.

On the other side, because the direction from which they came was opposite to Xiao Qingyin’s location.

When Xiao Qingyin sensed someone was coming, preparing to investigate and prevent them...

The three people retreated without hesitation.

This scene made Xiao Qingyin slightly puzzled.

Lu Ye was currently absorbing from the Spirit Pool.

Under normal circumstances, even a contested battle was possible at this time.

When did those entering the Secret Realm become so negotiable?

Now, inside the Spirit Pool, after refining more than two-thirds of the pool’s waters, Lu Ye successfully reached the Late Stage of Mortal Realm Grandmaster Eighth Layer!

There was one final barrier to the Ninth Layer.

After contemplating for a moment, Lu Ye immediately decided that today... he would strive for Mortal Realm Grandmaster Ninth Layer!