Chapter 333: Chapter 209: Kun Family Supreme Elder

Flying to the Post-God Institute, in just a few breaths, they arrived at a garden filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, where Spiritual Qi was dense, and a large number of Spirit Grass and Spirit Wood were planted.

Within the garden, there was a ten-acre Spirit Field, beside which stood a thatched cottage. An elderly man in a white robe, holding a hoe, was weeding in the Spirit Field. From a distance, one would merely see an ordinary old man planting fourth-tier Illusory Moon Spirit Grass in the Spirit Field.

Li Mu naturally saw that this elder was no ordinary person. Though seemingly devoid of Spiritual Qi fluctuations, his body truly contained overwhelming power.

“Kun Ling, pays respect to Tianshang Supreme.”

Li Mu and Venerable Kun Ling descended lightly from the sky, and the latter quickly approached, cupping his hands respectfully to greet the elder.

Yet, the elderly man seemed oblivious, wholly engrossed in his planting.

Li Mu and Venerable Kun Ling were left standing aside, yet both remained silent, choosing to wait patiently.

Li Mu discerned that Tianshang Supreme was not genuinely planting the Spirit Field but was nurturing his body and refining his Heart Realm. Naturally, the elder’s planting of the Spirit Field had some deficiencies.

Should he rashly offer advice, it might provoke displeasure.

The elder enjoyed the process, not the result.

Finally, after finishing the weeding and watering with rich Spirit Water, the Golden Sword Grass emitted a shimmering golden light, under the Fiery Sun’s illumination, there was a sense of golden brilliance.

“Kun Ling, I’ve mentioned to Venerable Kun Yuan that you’ve sought revenge against Ji Yun from the Ji Family again; what’s the point? Cultivators have endless lifespans. Though our cultivation path defies the natural order and having offspring is difficult, it is not without capability. Now, with only a hundred years of lifespan left, you should focus on refining the Void and clearing your heart of distractions.”

Tianshang Supreme stepped forward to the thatched cottage and stomped his foot. The ground trembled slightly, and a pavilion made of earth rose from the ground.

Inside were a stone table and four chairs, all made of stone.

“Have a seat!”

Tianshang Supreme, with a kindly smile, invited Li Mu to sit.

Li Mu slightly bowed and sat together with Venerable Kun Ling.

“Are you ’Sword Immortal Li’?”

Tianshang Supreme evidently already knew Li Mu’s identity, lightly tapping his finger on the stone table, revealing tea sets and a pot of Spirit Tea.

“Senior, you can just call me Li Mu.” Li Mu, for the first time, revealed his true name, unsure of what cultivation technique Tianshang Supreme practiced.

The sensation was magical, naturally inciting a desire to draw closer, a feeling not imposed but naturally influencing the surroundings.

It felt as if he was in harmony with Heaven and Earth and emotions, almost embodying the Heaven and Earth, thoroughly mystical.

“Very well, very well. So young and already so gifted, it seems you are truly favored by fortune.” Tianshang Supreme spoke plainly while already brewing tea, guided by Spiritual Power, and a cup floated before Li Mu, with another reaching Venerable Kun Ling.

At the sight, Li Mu’s heart was surprised. Just a moment ago, when his eyes met Tianshang Supreme’s, it felt as though his secrets were laid bare.

Li Mu calmed his heart, respectfully accepting the Spirit Tea, saying, “Senior, you flatter me!”

“Young friend, your future is promising. Venerable Qingwei previously discussed your artifact refining skills with Kun Ling, surely you are aware of the matter requesting your artifact refining services.” Tianshang Supreme took a sip of tea, speaking directly.

Venerable Kun Ling, sitting by, heartily drank the Spirit Tea in one go, cheerfully introducing, “Supreme, two magical artifacts that Fellow Daoist Li picked up when slaying a Demon Beast in Star Gazing Sea have already been returned.”

Afterward, Venerable Kun Ling placed the Sealing Spirit Hammer and God-Sealing Disc, two Array Artifacts, in front of Tianshang Supreme.

“This…”

At the sight, even the usually composed Tianshang Supreme was shocked, finding the return of the lost two magical artifacts incredible.

Examining the magical artifacts for a while, Tianshang Supreme looked at Li Mu, unable to help giving a knowing smile, “It seems our Kun Family and young friend are fated. These two mystical artifacts are indispensable to the Kun Family, significant not only for defense but more so for status and identity.”

“These two Array Artifacts, when used separately, possess remarkable power. Not even a late-stage Divinity Transformation Array Master can break them alone. However, when used together, even a strong cultivator in the Void Refining Realm cannot break through them in a short time. Ordinarily, one obtaining such treasures would claim them, yet young friend is willing to return them. Such a character earns the old man’s admiration.”

Tianshang Supreme’s words were sincere, his gaze towards Li Mu filled with admiration.

Li Mu smiled calmly, explaining, “A gentleman doesn’t covet another’s treasure. While these two magical artifacts are indeed powerful, they are not mine to keep. Returning them is simply natural, senior, there is no need to overpraise.”

Li Mu’s humble attitude made Venerable Kun Ling at his side smile through his beard, increasingly fond of him.

“A gentleman doesn’t covet another’s treasure! Very well, very well. Venerable Qingwei said one with great ambition maintains strength and upholds the weak, a true paragon of the Righteous Dao. Today’s encounter confirms this. Such a heart is rare under Heaven.” Tianshang Supreme was genuinely not making idle compliments, as in the Cultivation Realm, anyone acquiring significant treasures would keep them, not act with Li Mu’s selflessness.

“Young friend, you have helped our Kun Family immensely. If there is anything you need, please say, the old man will ensure your satisfaction.” Tianshang Supreme stored the magical artifacts, speaking jovially.

Finally, the moment arrived!

Li Mu smiled slightly, humbly saying, “Senior, you overstate. I’ve barely done anything to help. As the saying goes, ’Unrewarded courtesy is unacceptable’, these two artifacts belong to the Kun Family, returning them is merely proper!”

“You see, young friend, you need not be so modest. We Cultivators must avoid owing favors. You’ve done us such a great favor, offering a little help in return is rightful. If you refuse, you’re slighting our Kun Family!” Venerable Kun Ling sincerely wished to help Li Mu secure some cultivation resources, seeking to strengthen ties.

However, fearing Li Mu’s undue modesty might decline the offer, he had to resort to such tactics.

Tianshang Supreme intentionally glanced at Venerable Kun Ling. Having lived several millennia, Venerable Kun Ling’s intentions could not escape his eyes. He discerned without revealing.

“This!” Li Mu’s heart was filled with joy. After contemplating, he rose and cupped his hands, saying, “With the two seniors’ favor, I shall boldly request some cultivation resources.”

“Haha, right indeed, one must be carefree.” Venerable Kun Ling, seeing Li Mu finally accepting, was genuinely delighted.

Tianshang Supreme displayed a kind smile, nodding slightly, “Young friend, share your needs.”

“Senior, I need a batch of Five-star Spirit Plants for my current cultivation, namely Golden Origin Spirit Fruit, Purple Sun Reishi, Yin Soul Fruit, Nine-leaf Cyan Lotus…” Li Mu decided against modesty, requesting various Spirit Plants in one breath, leaving quantity open, they would determine what to provide.

As for refining materials, he dared not mention them yet, knowing this batch of Spirit Plants alone held significant value.

“This…”

Venerable Kun Ling was somewhat dumbfounded. He anticipated Li Mu would ask for rare and extremely valuable cultivation resources, such as Primordial Soul Pill for Nascent Soul Cultivators or specific pills aiding breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm like Profound Spirit Pill.

These pills were crucial cultivation resources within the Kun Family, limited in availability.

Unexpectedly, Li Mu requested a large batch of Spirit Plant Seeds, a puzzling choice indeed.

Tianshang Supreme also paused, exchanging glances with Venerable Kun Ling, then both shared a wry smile.

“I say, young friend, just confidently express your true cultivation resource needs. Our Kun Family possesses ample resources to meet your requirements, potentially assisting you in reaching Nascent Soul Peak within eight hundred years, and providing necessary pills for your tribulation crossing into the Divinity Transformation Realm.” Tianshang Supreme did not understand the true purpose of Li Mu’s request for Spirit Plants, mistakenly thinking he wished to cultivate them himself to gather materials for refining pills later.

Li Mu internally smiled wryly.

Eight hundred years to achieve Nascent Soul Peak? That’s far slower than self-cultivated Spirit Plants, yet the pills for his tribulation crossing to Divinity Transformation Realm did attract his attention.

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