Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 830 - 374: Moon Shadow Stone, Soul-Breaking Needle_2
"These items are indeed greatly beneficial to me, thank you, Fellow Daoist Duan," Xu Ping sincerely expressed his gratitude as he put away the storage bag.
"If you can use them, it is the best destination for these items."
Duan Shuang smiled coyly, her eyes alluring, "Without your puppets and talismans, I wouldn’t have been able to return safely."
The two exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.
...
After some idle chat.
Xu Ping inquired about the spiritual objects for Nascent Soul Formation: "Fellow Daoist Duan, have you acquired any spiritual objects for Nascent Soul Formation on your return?"
Upon this topic, Duan Shuang’s face instantly bloomed into an unprecedentedly radiant smile, beautiful beyond description:
"My greatest gain from this trip is this!"
With her words, she took out the Yun Shen Flower.
The Yun Shen Flower is of great allure to Nascent Soul Cultivators; she definitely wouldn’t reveal it if it were other Nascent Soul Cultivators.
With Xu Ping, she naturally trusts him greatly.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Duan, with such deep immortal fate, the Nascent Soul is within reach!"
Seeing the Yun Shen Flower in Duan Shuang’s hand, Xu Ping was slightly surprised but offered his sincere congratulations.
Duan Shuang’s trip to the Ancient Demon Hall this time could be said to be a great success.
It’s definitely more than some Nascent Soul Cultivators.
With the Spirit Storage Flower and some auxiliary treasures for the Nascent Soul Formation and crossing the Thunder Tribulation, Duan Shuang’s chances of achieving the Nascent Soul are not small.
"Thank you for your kind words, Fellow Daoist Xu."
Duan Shuang smiled brightly, "Once I completely digest the gains from this trip, thoroughly refine my mana, Divine Soul, and mental realm, and supplement the last few auxiliary items for crossing the tribulation, I will strive for the Nascent Soul Realm."
Xu Ping pondered slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Duan, if there is anything you need, Xu Mou may be able to help."
"Xu Mou has some trade relations with the Mystic Water Sect; as long as the value is sufficient, I can purchase some auxiliary spiritual objects for the Nascent Soul Formation for you through their channels without much difficulty." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
The value of spiritual objects for Nascent Soul Formation is not too high for Nascent Soul Cultivators; with the relationship between him and Liang Ming’s couple, he thinks they should not refuse him.
"In that case... I must thank Fellow Daoist Xu."
Xu Ping chuckled, "The Moon Shadow Stone just gifted by Fellow Daoist Duan is worth more than thousands of Spirit Stones to Xu Mou; a few errands are hardly worth mentioning."
"By the way, there’s one more thing."
Xu Ping suddenly remembered something.
A slight Spiritual Light flew from his fingertip and entered Duan Shuang’s brow.
"This is a ’Heart Refining Skill’, a secret technique for tempering the Dao heart, honing one’s will, and increasing the success rate of overcoming the Heart Demon Tribulation."
"Fellow Daoist Duan, as you are about to form the Nascent Soul, you might gain some insight from it."
An intricate mental method formula surged into Duan Shuang’s Sea of Consciousness, its subtlety far surpassing any refining secret technique she had encountered before.
For Golden Core Cultivators, this is undoubtedly a priceless treasure.
"Thank you... Fellow Daoist Xu."
Duan Shuang’s lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately it transformed into a single heartfelt thank you.
Her gaze toward Xu Ping was appreciative, seemingly mixed with an indescribable closeness and... affection.
Like a gentle stream flowing from melting ice, not turbulent, yet quietly flowing already.
Xu Ping waved his hand casually, looking calm: "Nascent Soul Formation is perilous, and the Heart Demon Tribulation is particularly terrifying; perhaps this skill can add a bit more assurance for you."
Heart Refining Skill is not an exclusive secret technique to him, there’s even a copy left in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
Moreover, he hopes Duan Shuang can successfully break through to the Nascent Soul.
...
After a brief conversation about the Ancient Demon Hall’s experiences and the overseas situation, Duan Shuang stood up to bid farewell:
"Having imposed on Fellow Daoist Xu for so long, I should return to go into seclusion and fully digest the gains of this trip to prepare for future Nascent Soul Formation."
Xu Ping nodded and sent her off, walking to the hall door, he reminded: "Fellow Daoist Duan, Nascent Soul Formation is fundamental to the Dao path; it shouldn’t be rushed."
"Even if the spiritual objects are gathered, it’s best to wait for another dozen years."
"Oh? What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist?" Duan Shuang paused her steps, showing confusion.
Xu Ping looked into the depths of the Blood Bone Hall, revealing a faintly masterful smile at the corner of his mouth:
"Thanks to my ’Spirit Worm’ skill, the Fourth Rank Lower Grade Spirit Vein beneath this Blood Bone Island has continuously attracted Earth Spiritual Energy and is now on the verge of transformation."
"In as few as ten years or as many as fifteen years, it will certainly ascend to be a Fourth Rank Middle Grade Spirit Vein."
"At that time, the concentration and purity of Spiritual Qi on the island will soar, making it more suitable for the Nascent Soul path."
"Daoist, when impacting the Nascent Soul here, drawing on the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, the success rate will be increased."
"Daoist, in your prime, ten-odd years pass in a flash; why not wait for this spirit vein to ascend before attempting a realm breakthrough?"
Hearing this, Duan Shuang’s beautiful eyes instantly brightened like stars, full of surprise.
The Fourth Rank Middle Grade Spirit Vein.
This indeed has an effect on Nascent Soul Formation.
She already has solid foundations, abundant lifespan, and can afford to wait, so there’s no reason not to agree.
"Fellow Daoist Xu’s meticulous consideration means I will wait until the spirit vein ascends before making a breakthrough."
...
After Duan Shuang left the Blood Bone Hall, Xu Ping also arrived at the underground cave mansion.
In the secret chamber.
Xu Ping sat cross-legged; with a wave of his hand, the Moon Shadow Stone, the size of a human head and deep blue nearing black, floated before him.
The stone body is solid and icy to the touch, neither gold nor jade; when Divine Sense is probed, it’s like a clay ox entering the sea.
"Moon Shadow Stone... Born of the heavens and nurtured by the earth, it implicitly fits the supreme principle of the void; it’s the best divine material for refining the ’Soul-Breaking Needle’!"
Xu Ping’s fingertip brushed over the rough surface of the stone, involuntarily curving his lips into a genuine smile, his eyes gleaming brightly.
Yet, after the delight, Xu Ping quickly calmed down.
The refining of the Soul-Breaking Needle is by no means an easy task.
Though the Moon Shadow Stone is large, being able to refine two Soul-Breaking Needles is already very good.
Moreover, in refining the Soul-Breaking Needle, merely having the Moon Shadow Stone as the main material is far from sufficient; some special auxiliary materials are also needed to complement it.
