Ghost Bead!

In an instant, these two words flashed through his mind.

Indeed, this was a Ghost Bead. Strictly speaking, it was a bead without a ghost residing in it. Ghost Beads were usually refined by experts using extremely cold materials. If a ghost had a Ghost Bead, their strength could increase, and they could also cultivate within the bead. For cultivators, a Ghost Bead was just an ordinary item, but for ghosts, it was a priceless treasure.

The Gathering Spring Monastery was where Elemental Infants resided. Who would dare to live here? Not to mention little ghosts, even big ghosts wouldn’t dare to come here. Any ghost that came here was seeking death.

Mi Xiaojing said, “It’s an empty Ghost Bead, not bad. I wonder who left it in the backyard. If I can catch a ghost in the future, this would be a good storage item.”

This Ghost Bead wasn’t big, about the size of an egg. It was oval-shaped, slightly pointed on one end and smooth on the other. It had a black color with a hint of blue, and upon closer inspection, there were small dark green dots on it, similar to the dots made by a needle. It was quite eerie.

Maotou was overjoyed and jumped up, saying, “Ghosts! I’ve heard of them, and I like ghosts… I like them the most! Xiaomi gege, can you help me catch ghosts in the future?”

Mi Xiaojing was speechless. It was normal for someone to like dogs or cats, but it was strange for a child to like ghosts.

“Alright, alright, if I have the chance in the future, I’ll catch a ghost for you to play with… Haha!”

Mi Xiaojing couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Only cultivators could say something like catching a ghost to play with.

Dazhu said, “Maomao, let’s play something else. Don’t play with ghosts. I’m scared of ghosts…”

Maotou’s head shook vigorously. “No, no, I want to play with ghosts. I like them!”

Dazhu shivered and took a few steps back, as if he wanted to distance himself from Maotou. He really didn’t like ghosts, and he was even a little afraid. He didn’t know when he had been traumatized by a ghost.

Luo Bo wasn’t afraid either. For some reason, since following Mi Xiaojing, his courage had grown and he smiled more.

“Alright, alright, Xiaomi gege, I want a little ghost too!”

Mi Xiaojing said impatiently, “You think there are ghosts everywhere… Let’s talk about it later. I can’t even leave the sect, where can I find a ghost? In an environment like the sect, no ghost can survive. They’ve all been captured a long time ago, and even if there are ghosts, they belong to someone.”

Luo Bo grinned, “It doesn’t matter for now. What I mean is, if Xiaomi gege encounters a ghost…”

Mi Xiaojing flicked Luo Bo’s forehead with his finger. “You’re the one who encountered a ghost!”

Everyone laughed, and Zhang Ke said, “In our village, if you encounter a ghost, it’s considered unlucky!”

Luo Bo didn’t understand this and touched his head, laughing foolishly. “I was just joking, hehe, Xiaomi gege, if there’s a chance in the future, I want one too.”

Dazhu couldn’t understand why everyone liked playing with ghosts. He thought that if he saw a ghost, he would probably be scared to death.

Mi Xiaojing then handed the Ghost Bead to Maotou and said, “You should keep it for now. If you find it inconvenient to hold, you can put it in Luo Bo’s storage bag.”

Maotou shook his head repeatedly and said, “No, I want to hold it. I like this cold feeling!”

Mi Xiaojing said, “From today onwards, everyone should cultivate seriously. As for pills and cultivation techniques, I will find them for everyone. Zhang Ke, you will be in charge of supervision. And you should also work hard in your cultivation. Since you have already started cultivating, and the conditions are better than those in the Western Expansion Sect, you should strive even harder.”

Although Zhang Ke was older, he still listened to Mi Xiaojing’s words. He said, “Junior Martial Uncle, don’t worry, I will supervise their cultivation.”

……………

Shuiluo Marsh, a vast swamp divided by more than a dozen rivers, with water vapor evaporating and mist lingering all year round.

This place was well-known among high-level cultivators and was the residence of a Great Perfection Elemental Infant expert. He had been secluded here for over sixty years but had failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

The Nascent Soul stage referred to the formation of an independent Divine Sense and successfully projecting it out of the body. If one’s Divine Sense couldn’t become independent, it meant they couldn’t break through.

There were several ways to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. One was to rely on Spirit Pills, such as the famous Yang Shen Pill in the cultivation world, or the Water Essence Pill, and the more advanced Divine Essence Pill.

The other way was to rely on pure Spiritual Qi, which was liquefied Spiritual Qi, to nourish the Divine Sense gradually and project it out of the body. This method was generally considered a last resort and was not very effective.

On this day, three sword lights flashed across the sky, and three people appeared at the edge of Shuiluo Marsh.

These three people were the three Elders of the Vast Gold Sect, Sha Shen, Ban Jin, and Oni.

Sha Shen said, “This is it. This is where Old Xu… Xu Zhongqing is secluded.”

Oni asked, “I wonder if he’s willing to help.”

Sha Shen said, “He has been unable to break through to the Nascent Soul stage and needs a Spirit Pill. Luckily, I have one! I believe he will come out.”Ouni was greatly shocked: “Senior Brother, how could you take out the Divine Pill? Our sect only has this one left, you need it to break through to the Divided Spirit stage!”

Banjin also became anxious: “Senior Brother, I disagree too!”

Radix Notoginseng said: “How long it will take for me to advance to the Divided Spirit stage… You all know it too. From the Elemental Infant stage to the Divided Spirit stage, it’s a watershed, it’s the threshold to truly step into the top cultivators. It’s not that easy to cross over. A Divine Pill can only increase some hope of advancement, but it doesn’t guarantee that I can advance.”

“But if I use this pill, I can exchange it for a master who is no less than me, why not?”

Ouni was silent for a moment, then said: “If we give away this Spirit Pill, there will be even less hope of advancing… I, I can’t accept it!”

If a sect has a master at the Divided Spirit stage, it means that the sect can expand and occupy a high position among the cultivation sects.

“I know what you’re saying, but I also know what we need! Enough, I’ve made my decision.”

Ouni sighed, Banjin clenched his fists tightly, he gritted his teeth and said: “It’s all because of the Heart Sect! I will destroy them!”

Radix Notoginseng flew a little distance forward.

“Old Xu… are you there?”

His voice was deep and resonant, echoing from afar.

“Who?”

The voice clearly rang in the ears of the three.

“It’s me, Radix Notoginseng!”

Suddenly, the mist covering the water Luoze began to roll, and a passage appeared in the mist after a moment.

“Come in!”