The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 371

Xu Ziqing pondered for a moment and looked at his senior brother.

Yun Lie slightly nodded.

Xu Ziqing then smiled and said, “Indeed, there is a matter I would like to ask for fellow Daoist Feng’s help with.”

Hearing this, Feng Qi felt a sense of relief. Considering the extraordinary abilities of these two, even if it wasn’t about repaying a favor, forming a connection with them would be highly beneficial. He immediately smiled and said, “Please feel free to speak.”

Xu Ziqing explained the matter of the Nanrong Extreme Water. Naturally, he didn’t go into too much detail, only mentioning that due to his cultivation, he needed to find this particular divine water and had come to the ice plains to try his luck. He also briefly mentioned that they had been searching for several days without success.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qi’s expression eased. “So that’s the situation.” He thought for a moment and then said, “Although I haven’t heard of any Nanrong Extreme Water in the ice plains, my Feng family has a unique beast called the ‘Yingbo Ox.’ While it doesn’t have many other abilities, it’s very skilled at locating water sources.”

Many of the resources in the ice plains are closely tied to glacier water sources, and the Feng family has enjoyed many conveniences thanks to this beast.

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing’s eyes lit up with joy.

Feng Qi, observing Xu Ziqing’s reaction, continued, “If the two of you don’t mind, you’re welcome to be guests at my Feng family estate. I will request from the family head to lend the Yingbo Ox to aid you.”

After his initial joy, Xu Ziqing hesitated slightly. “I’m not sure if borrowing the ox would be convenient?” He wasn’t questioning Feng Qi’s sincerity but merely considering that if the beast was that valuable, it likely held a significant position in the family. While Feng Qi had offered, he was not the head of the family, and if they went there and couldn’t borrow it, it might lead to disappointment.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qi indeed looked troubled.

Xu Ziqing, sensing this, smiled and said, “If there’s anything else, Feng Daoyou, please feel free to share.”

Feng Qi appeared somewhat embarrassed but sighed and said, “The Yingbo Ox is raised by the family head. Although I am a member of the Feng family, I don’t hold enough sway to easily get the family head’s approval. I had hoped to plan things carefully, but frankly, the chances are slim. However…”

Xu Ziqing maintained a smile, showing no sign of displeasure.

Seeing this, Feng Qi felt more at ease and continued, “My fellow family members and I came out this time to search for a Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng to present as a birthday gift to the second young master of the Bingxue Immortal Palace. If we can successfully acquire this item and offer it to the family head, we should be able to persuade him to lend us the Yingbo Ox.”

This Yingbo Ox was not something that a small family in the ice plains like theirs could ordinarily possess. Had the Feng family not allied themselves with the second young master, it would likely have been taken from them long ago. Thus, they were always careful not to offend the second young master, as their family’s survival depended on his protection.

If they could secure the Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng, this year’s birthday gift would be secure, and their prized beast could be safeguarded for another year. Only then would they have the leverage to request borrowing the ox.

It wasn’t that Feng Qi didn’t value the life-saving grace he had received; it was just that his status was too low. A single life was far less valuable than even a fraction of what the beast represented, so he had no choice but to seek an alternative solution.

Xu Ziqing suddenly understood. Feng Qi’s straightforwardness made it clear to him, so he asked, “And where can we find this Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng?”

Feng Qi quickly replied, “Since we’ve come out, we’ve already located its whereabouts. However, I’ll need to trouble you two to accompany us; that way, we’ll have a greater chance of success. Once we obtain the ginseng, it will be easier to approach the family head.”

Since Feng Qi had already made preparations, with reliable information about the ginseng’s location, Xu Ziqing didn’t mind offering a bit of assistance. After all, they had already been here for quite some time. It wasn’t easy to encounter someone familiar with the ice plains, so he might as well go along with them. If they still couldn’t find what they were looking for this time, he could give up on this location and move on elsewhere.

Thus, led by Feng Qi and his party, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie followed behind, traveling together.

The wind and snow whipped against their faces, the cold biting deep.

Xu Ziqing, during his time on the ice plains, truly felt as if he had returned to his mortal days, constantly disturbed by the harsh cold. If not for the cold-resistant inner garment and cloak, even his primordial spirit might have been frozen solid, making it difficult to circulate his true essence.

Now, though, he was merely slightly uncomfortable, having gotten more accustomed to it than before.

The group did not speak much. Aside from Yun Lie, the others were all sensitive to the cold, so they hurried along.

After about half an hour, they didn’t encounter any terrifying beasts—only some third or fourth-tier ones that occasionally dashed by. As long as these creatures didn’t launch sneak attacks, they let them pass. After another half-hour, the glacier came into view.

Beneath the towering snowy mountain, countless ice ridges hung from protruding rocks, like jade strings densely woven into a curtain of ice.

Loose snow was carried by the wind, continually accumulating on the ice-covered rocks. Once it piled up enough, it cascaded down like a waterfall.

Upon hitting the ground, it spread out into an endless field of ice flowers, covering the land from near to far.

The scene was truly beautiful, the snowy mountain awe-inspiring, and the ice sea seemingly boundless.

It was in this very place, amidst this stunning landscape, where the legendary Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng was rumored to be found.

Feng Qi stepped forward, scuffing the ground with his heel, then quickly squatted down, using his true essence to shave a layer of snow off the surface. After digging for a moment, he unearthed a snow-white object about the length of a forearm, as if sculpted from ice and snow—crystal clear and lovely. With a joyous exclamation, he said, “That’s it! This is Xueyin Ginseng!”

Xu Ziqing walked over, scanned it with his divine sense, and confirmed that it was indeed Xueyin Ginseng. However, it only had three strands, meaning it was only 300 years old.

Seeing Xu Ziqing’s interest, Feng Qi immediately explained, “Xu Daoist, this area has millennia-old ice ridges, so Xueyin Ginseng is bound to grow here. Judging by the abundance, there must be some ten-thousand-year-old ginseng among them.”

The others also dug up Xueyin Ginseng of varying ages nearby. Some were a few dozen years old, while others were as old as a thousand or eight hundred years. Each was radiant and full, brimming with spiritual energy, making them hard to part with.

These Xueyin Ginseng grew beneath clusters of ice flowers, seemingly coexisting with them. But in truth, it was only because of the extreme cold and the presence of millennia-old ice ridges that the circulating spiritual energy had, by chance, produced this field of Xueyin Ginseng.

Now that they had found the location, no one hesitated, and they all continued searching.

Xu Ziqing glanced at Yun Lie and smiled, “Shixiong, shall we search as well?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly and replied, “Alright.”

The two then moved forward together, stepping through the field of ice flowers.

With each cluster they passed, Xu Ziqing extended his divine sense into the ground to check for Xueyin Ginseng and to determine its age. If they encountered particularly thick ice layers that even his divine sense couldn’t penetrate, he would ask his senior brother to help investigate.

Thus, the two brothers worked together, advancing in a straight line, progressing much faster than the others.

Along the way, they encountered many Xueyin Ginsengs over a thousand years old. When Xu Ziqing found them, he carefully collected them and stored them in his storage ring.

Though they had come primarily for the ten-thousand-year-old ginseng, spiritual herbs over a thousand years old were also rare and worth keeping. However, Xu Ziqing deliberately left those under a thousand years for future seekers.

As they continued moving forward, Xu Ziqing had, at most, collected a five-thousand-year-old Xueyin Ginseng, but had yet to find anything older.

After scanning with his divine sense for so long and constantly piercing through ice layers, Xu Ziqing was beginning to feel somewhat fatigued.

Xu Ziqing shook his head and smiled, “No wonder there are so many Xueyin Ginseng here, yet they continue to thrive to this day. If an ordinary cultivator came here and tried to dig up all the ginseng, it wouldn’t be easy. If they became too greedy, they might freeze their primordial spirit right here.”

Yun Lie’s expression remained unchanged as he said, “Greed harms one’s foundation. Even with vast resources, one must exercise restraint.”

Xu Ziqing nodded in agreement and added, “Exactly.”

This area was filled with ice flowers, resembling a vast sea of ice.

The group busied themselves for two to three hours, thoroughly exploring the surroundings.

However, there was no sign of the Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng.

Feng Qi paused, having already collected quite a few ginseng of considerable age. Yet, knowing now wasn’t the time for reckless hoarding, he called to the others and said, “I saw a recessed mountain path to the northwest, with ice flowers extending into it. That place is hidden, so it’s possible the Ten Thousand Year Xueyin Ginseng is there.”

Hearing this, the cultivators under his command stopped their search and gathered around.

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie remained calm, but they also moved closer to Feng Qi.

Seeing this, Feng Qi didn’t hesitate and led the way.

The recessed mountain path wasn’t far, and Feng Qi had memorized the route from a brief glance earlier.

Soon, the group stood at the entrance of the path.

It was a narrow passage between two ice peaks, barely wide enough for a person to squeeze through sideways. The ice flowers extended along the path, leading deeper in, suggesting there might be more to discover further ahead.

Feng Qi hesitated briefly before asking, “Who is willing to go ahead and clear the way?”

None of his subordinates spoke up.

Feng Qi added, “Whoever finds the ten-thousand-year Xueyin Ginseng first, I will personally report their merits to the family head.”

Some of them stirred at this, but ultimately no one stepped forward.

They had already lost several people while following Feng Qi in search of treasures. This path was so narrow—who knew what dangers lay ahead? If they lost their lives, how would they enjoy any reward? After cultivating for so many years, they couldn’t afford to die prematurely like this.

Seeing their reluctance, Feng Qi was deeply displeased. He had recruited all these people—were they only here to be freeloaders? If they wouldn’t put in the effort when faced with danger, what use were they? However, recalling the matter of the Copper Demon Beast, he suppressed his frustration for the moment. But once they returned to the family, he was determined to dismiss these individuals and recruit bolder ones. Since none of his subordinates were willing, Feng Qi decided he had no choice but to take the lead. Gritting his teeth, he prepared to enter the narrow path himself.

At that moment, Xu Ziqing suddenly spoke, “Why don’t Shixiong and I take the lead?”

Feng Qi was initially delighted but quickly shook his head, saying, “Both of you are my benefactors. How could I trouble you with such a task? I’ll go myself.”

Xu Ziqing didn’t argue further. He exchanged a glance with Yun Lie, and without another word, the two of them swiftly moved forward.

In a flash of light, they had already entered the narrow path.

Translator: Lynn

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