Chapter 364: Chapter 364: 65: The Background of Yue Qiniang

“Spirit Rock Island Island Master…” Lu Youjiu furrowed his brows, pondering.

Yan Wanfei nodded and said,

“Yes, it is the Spirit Rock Island Island Master.”

“Before, when we discussed potential locations that might possess the Thousand Spirits Divine Leaf, wasn’t Spirit Rock Island one of them?”

“I mean, we could take this opportunity of sending Yan Xing and Yan Yue back to Spirit Rock Island, and once there, check if they have the Thousand Spirits Divine Leaf,

“If they do, we could then figure out a way to trade for one from them.”

Actually…

They had also asked these two young girls before.

However, having always lived on the island, they had never been outside and were unfamiliar with everything else.

Moreover, Spirit Rock Island was how others referred to their home island, but their family did not use that name.

Therefore, they never clarified exactly where their home was, and they always stayed on Li Yan Island.

It’s not.

The two young girls went missing, and the Island Master of Spirit Rock Island began posting missing person notices in the Qi Hall, offering a hefty reward for finding the two girls.

Associated with this task were also two portraits, the subjects of which looked exactly like the two young girls, Yan Xing and Yan Yue.

It was only after seeing this task that Yan Wanfei knew the origins of these two young girls.

Yan Wanfei said excitedly,

“For our Nirvana Elixir refining, aren’t we just one spirit plant short, the Thousand Spirits Divine Leaf?”

“Now this opportunity is perfect.”

Lu Youjiu pondered for a moment, then nodded and said,

“This is an opportunity we indeed cannot miss.”

“We really need to take a trip to Spirit Rock Island…”

“Hehe, good…” Yan Wanfei chuckled.

At this moment, Holaw Three Rivers spoke up to the group,

“Youjiu, I actually think this matter needs thorough discussion,

“Although it’s the Island Master of Spirit Rock Island who posted the task, I think we cannot simply land on Spirit Rock Island; otherwise, if any accident happens, it would be hard for us to escape.”

After hearing this, Lu Youjiu nodded:

“San He makes a good point, we have never contacted the Island Master of Spirit Rock Island, safety should come first.”

“It would be best for us to first bring Yan Xing and Yan Yue, meet with the Spirit Rock Island Island Master, and then it won’t be too late once they have confirmed it too.”

Holaw Three Rivers nodded in agreement:

“So, I think we should have the Spirit Rock Island Island Master come to Bihai City, and we can make the trade there.”

Yan Wanfei immediately nodded and said,

“I agree with San He’s approach as well.”

Following this,

The group then began to discuss the specific details.

After a fierce discussion, they finally decided that Lu Youjiu would go to Bihai City with Yan Wanfei and Holaw Three Rivers to meet the Spirit Rock Island Island Master.

Meanwhile, Lin Jing would stay behind to guard Li Yan Island to prevent any disturbance.

After all, they had only occupied Li Yan Island not long ago, and there were still some people harboring different intentions.

Subsequently, Holaw Three Rivers handed Lin Jing an Array Plate to control the island’s formations.

After making some preparations, they had someone bring the two young girls over.

Then, the group set off on the Flying Boat.

Their journey was expected to take at least ten days to half a month.

After all, once they reached Bihai City, they still had to first make contact with the Spirit Rock Island Island Master and meet in person.

After that, they could even need to travel to Spirit Rock Island to obtain the Thousand Spirits Divine Leaf.

In any case, they were not returning quickly this time.

However, if everything went smoothly, perhaps upon their return, Lu Youjiu could begin to advance his cultivation and prepare for his Tribulation.

……

After the three left, Lin Jing continued to go back to the mountaintop.

Once there, he resumed his study of the Lin Family’s Pill Dao.

The Lin Family’s Pill Dao contained vast knowledge and was not something that could be mastered in a day or two.

So, whenever Lin Jing had some free time, he would review it.

Thus, he continued until two days later, when he felt a bit tired of reading and went out for a walk.

Upon stepping out, Lin Jing saw someone by the Alchemy Room next to the Spirit Field.

This person was none other than Yue Qiniang.

At that moment, Yue Qiniang’s hands were placed on a Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree, and from her palms emanated a pale green light that illuminated the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree below.

Lin Jing knew that this was her unique spell; the green light allowed spirit plants to grow more healthily and quickly.

You see, spirit plants outside were different from those within the System Space.

Outside, spirit plants faced many unpredictable circumstances.

Such as weather and environmental changes.

And even outside, these spirit plants could be threatened by pests.

A moment’s inattention could make the plants in the Spirit Field fall ill and wither.

Thus, within sects and families, there were always some cultivators specifically dedicated to cultivating spirit plants.

And Lin Jing’s System Space was different.

Within the System Space, any environment could be simulated and even pest issues wouldn’t occur.

Because in the System Space, insects simply could not appear—if they did, they would be immediately eradicated by the system’s rules.

Thus, although Lin Jing had been cultivating Spirit Plants for quite some time, he actually knew nothing about their cultivation.

……

Yue Qiniang had been unaware of how long it had been, and now, she seemed somewhat strained.

Fine beads of sweat continuously seeped from her forehead, yet her gaze remained firm, fixed on the Spirit Plant while a green light continuously surged into the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree from the palm of her hand.

It was as if she was healing the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree.

After Lin Jing emerged, he simply watched quietly, not making a sound to disturb her.

Just like that.

It wasn’t until half an incense stick of time had passed that Yue Qiniang finally finished ‘healing’ the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree.

Afterwards, she ceased her spell and turned to look at Lin Jing.

Then, she gave a bow to Lin Jing:

“Island Master Lin, I apologize, I was just repairing the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree and it wasn’t convenient to greet you properly, I hope Island Master Lin does not take offense.”

Lin Jing simply waved his hand and said:

“No worries, it was I who disturbed you.”

“Just now, you mentioned repairing the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree, could it be that the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree was damaged?”

“Yet, when I observe the Moon Mulberry Spirit Tree, it stands tall and robust, growing very well, and its branches and leaves are intact, not showing any signs of damage.”

“May I know where the injury is located?”

Yue Qiniang then spoke to Lin Jing:

“It’s normal that Island Master Lin couldn’t detect it.”

“Because the damage is not on the outside but rather inside, at a very minute level.”

“Because of recent weather changes, these Spirit Plants were naturally affected.”

“Although they still appear to be thriving on the outside, internally, at a very minute level, some branches and leaf veins have sustained slight damage.”

“If they are not cared for, in a few days, these Spirit Plants will begin to wilt, and then their branches and leaves will turn yellow…”

“Once the branches and leaves start to turn yellow, then these Spirit Plants have really encountered a major problem; if not promptly improved, they are very likely to wither and die.”

Lin Jing nodded after hearing this:

“No wonder, that’s the case…”

After speaking, Lin Jing then asked, “Could it be that the spell you just used can directly repair the minor internal injuries of a Spirit Plant?”

Yue Qiniang nodded and said:

“The spell I used is called the Shenglin Revival Wood Technique, specifically designed to repair the minor internal injuries of Spirit Plants.”

Lin Jing thoughtfully nodded and then inquired:

“I just wonder, whether your spell would be effective on Fifth-Rank Spirit Plants, and even those above Fifth-Rank?”

Yue Qiniang was initially taken aback, but then she understood Lin Jing’s meaning and responded:

“Island Master Lin,”

“The highest level of Spirit Plant that the Shenglin Revival Wood Technique can repair—I am not sure about.”

“However, what I do know is…”

“The use of the Shenglin Revival Wood Technique to repair Fifth-Rank Spirit Plants is certainly no problem.”

“Because this spell is a legacy passed down within our family.”

“According to the chronicles in our family archives, an ancestor once used this Shenglin Revival Wood Technique to repair a Fifth-Rank Spirit Plant for a major Sect.”

“Moreover, because of this, a good relationship was formed with that Sect, which even once protected our family from an clan-wide catastrophe.”

“Unfortunately, after the senior members of our clan passed away, our entire family gradually declined and lost contact with that Sect.”

“And the small portion of our clan that remains had to flee to the Demonic Monster Sea to avoid our enemies.”

Yue Qiniang was originally from a small family in the Western Demon Region and was also the daughter of the family leader.

Her father had died while being attacked by enemies to protect her.

This was something Lin Jing already knew.

And, Lin Jing also knew that Yue Qiniang actually longed to return to the Western Demon Region to eliminate her enemies and avenge her father.

Yet, unfortunately, her natural aptitude was not outstanding, and after decades of solitary cultivation, she had transformed from a fresh young girl into a mature beautiful woman.

Even for the sake of cultivation, she never sought a Dao Companion. Yet, even so, her cultivation level had yet remained at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

As years of time passed by, her once intense hatred and unwillingness dissolved gradually with time.

Only in the dead of night would she reminisce about that place which had brought her countless joys, and her father, the only one who had cherished her like a jewel in his palm.

Yue Qiniang wanted revenge, she really did…

But unfortunately…

Now, just surviving had already drained all her strength, as for other aspirations, Yue Qiniang no longer held any hope.

At present, encountering an island master who did not covet her body was already a blessing she was thankful for.

How dare she hope for anything more?

The reason Yue Qiniang felt this way was actually because, previously, during Dai Mao’s occupation of the island, many beautiful women on Li Yan Island had suffered.

Even Yue Qiniang herself had almost fallen victim.

If it hadn’t been for Dai Mao’s special fetish, and her cultivation spell being particularly useful to that tall Pill Master,

She would have likely been violated by Dai Mao’s men long ago.