Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 779 - 357: Refining the Dragon Blood Fruit, Unexpected Dragon’s Might (2)
Seeing this scene, Xu Ping did not panic; instead, he looked calm, as if he had anticipated all of this.
In fact, he had long understood the characteristics of the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree.
The Dragon Blood Fruit is a rare treasure of heaven and earth; once the fruit is ripe and picked, the mother tree will quickly wither.
But how could Xu Ping stand by idly and let this precious Spirit Plant be destroyed?
Xu Ping formed seals with both hands, the green light around him blossomed, and the boundless mana within him surged out, transforming into a visible green mist that enveloped the dying Dragon Blood Fruit Tree.
With the alteration of the spell, the green mist gradually transformed into countless tiny raindrops, soaking into the withered branches and leaves, nourishing the dying Spirit Plant.
Simultaneously, Xu Ping felt his own life essence being extracted by the spell and incorporated into the ripening Secret Technique.
One year, two years, three years... Exhausting a full thirty years.
Xu Ping’s lifespan disappeared like a flowing river, but there was not the slightest distress in his eyes.
Thirty years might be not a short period for ordinary cultivators.
But for Xu Ping, whose lifespan reached over three thousand years, it was merely a drop in the ocean.
Especially if more Dragon Blood Fruits could be cultivated, this investment was simply negligible.
"Hoo—"
Half an hour later, Xu Ping withdrew the spell, gently exhaling a turbid breath.
The scene before him satisfied him greatly.
The Dragon Blood Fruit Tree in front of him was alive again, with yellowed leaves turning green once more, though lacking the previous luster of red scales like dragon scales.
The trunk also changed from gray-brown back to a healthy brown color, but it was far from the fiery and miraculous luster it once had.
This was also normal. Although the Secret Technique could foster life force, the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree ultimately needs dragon blood nourishment to bear Dragon Blood Fruits.
Thinking of this, Xu Ping’s gaze involuntarily fell on the water rat.
At this moment, the aura on the water rat had already reached the peak of the Fourth Rank Lower Grade, heavy as an abyss, more refined and vast than before.
After years of nourishment and the baptism of the Profound Celestial Embryo’s dao charm, its True Dragon Bloodline became increasingly rich, with the conversion rate becoming higher and higher.
A trace of contemplation flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes as he made a calculation in his heart. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"Master!"
The water rat looked at Xu Ping’s gaze, revealing a fawning expression.
"Mm."
Xu Ping nodded slightly, then instructed, "Your cultivation has reached the peak of the Fourth Rank Lower Grade, so next, polish your cultivation, preparing to break through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade."
"You may temporarily set aside the task of taking care of the Dragon Blood Fruit and the Profound Celestial Embryo."
"Thank you, Master!"
The water rat agreed fawningly, "I will doubly cultivate, breaking through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade soon, not disappointing Master’s high expectations!"
Little did it know, Xu Ping’s focus was precisely on the increasingly pure True Dragon Bloodline within its body.
Once the water rat broke through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade, its True Dragon Bloodline would become the best nourishment for ripening the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree.
...
After sending off the water rat, Xu Ping returned to the secret chamber to refine the second Dragon Blood Fruit.
As before, he roasted it with the Nascent Soul True Flame, melting it into a liquid, then used a special spell to extract the essence, ultimately condensing it into a thumb-sized, crystal-clear blood-red pill.
"Seclude and refine this pill."
Xu Ping swallowed the pill, sat cross-legged, and began a new round of body refining.
This time, Xu Ping already had experience, and the refining process was smoother, with his body’s qi and bones continuously strengthening under the nourishment of the dragon blood essence.
He could feel his physical body becoming stronger and tougher at a visible pace.
Over half a month later.
Xu Ping opened his eyes, his qi and physique enhanced once again.
What was even more astonishing was that a dignified dragon shadow vaguely appeared within the surging qi.
Although this dragon shadow was still blurry, it carried a dragon’s roar that shook the heavens and earth, its aura shocking, making the entire secret chamber tremble.
"Actually awakened Dragon Might?"
Xu Ping was somewhat surprised at sensing this entirely new power within him.
He knew that ingesting the Dragon Blood Fruit indeed had a chance to awaken Dragon Might, but the probability was so small it could almost be ignored.
Did he actually encounter such a probability?
Was it because of his luck?
Or because it was planted beside the Profound Celestial Embryo?
Or could it be due to the baptism by the dao charm of the Profound Celestial Embryo?
After pondering for a moment without an answer, Xu Ping gave up.
In any case, awakening Dragon Might is always a good thing.
Dragon Might has a powerful suppressing effect on both cultivators and Demon Beasts, especially having an astounding deterrent on Demon Beasts.
However, the Dragon Might he awakened now was still relatively weak, with limited power.
But as he continued to consume Dragon Blood Fruits and even break through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade in body refining realm, this Dragon Might would surely grow exponentially.
"With my current physical strength, I should be able to surpass Senior Sister Zhaoxue again."
Xu Ping clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, a playful smile appearing on his face.
After True Monarch Lan Ling thoroughly stabilized at Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, she had huge improvements in every aspect.
Combined with her somehow acquiring a marvelous dual cultivation technique, recently in their sparring, there were signs of her taking charge.
Though occasionally being outdone doesn’t matter, having the strength to suppress the other is another matter altogether.
As a man, Xu Ping naturally couldn’t show weakness in such matters.
...
Blue Water Peak, True Monarch’s sleeping quarters.
Dusk fell, and the lights began to glow; the entire Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was shrouded in the gentle hues of night.
