Taiyi Dao Fruit

After taking down a bowl of the liquid potion, Jiang Li could only feel his blood and energy surge, a stream of essence energy emerging from the newly created Second Qi Sea, filling him with a sensation of explosive power.

He had thought it was a potion from the Golden Lotus or a soup from the Ancestors, but unexpectedly the actual effect was the complete opposite of its appearance, non-toxic, and instead a fine medicine for replenishing his essence energy.

"Kunyuan Grass, the best medicine for replenishing the essence energy of the Kidney Water. You must have already opened up the lower reaches pass and connected it with the kidneys. Consuming this medicine will greatly benefit the growth of your Second Qi Sea, and additionally..."

Elder Tianxuan, with a hint of teasing, seemed to casually glance over Gongsun Qingyue and Jiang Li, "It will also help you recuperate your bodies."

Gongsun Qingyue barely managed to keep a straight face.

Jiang Li, meanwhile, analyzed the potential hidden meanings calmly, under the Wise Man Mode.

'She noticed the two clashes between me and Gongsun Qingyue? It makes sense, since she even knows about the waves and fish I've spoken of. So what does this mean? Is she trying to match-make, to bind me with this? Or is it simply teasing? Or is she telling me that all my actions are within her sight?'

In just a short period of time, Elder Tianxuan's status in Jiang Li's mind had risen to that of an old demon, her every move and word laden with deep meaning in his suspicious eyes.

This one sentence now stirred a wave in Jiang Li's heart, even while in the Wise Man Mode.

It was only because Jiang Li realized that Elder Tianxuan was not truly flawless; otherwise, he would be thinking even more.

[She's padded. She's padded. She's padded. She's padded...]

Karma Collection repeated these three words, and as Jiang Li saw them, the ripples in his heart gradually subsided, even stirring up a desire to laugh.

No matter how mysterious and profound you are, I can break it with a single word.

Steadying his heart, Jiang Li said, "Although it replenishes the essence energy of the Kidney Water, Kunyuan Grass is extremely gentle in nature. Even if taken in excess, it won't cause any harm, unlike other herbs that could do harm through over-replenishment."

Divine Farmer's appearance allowed Jiang Li to clearly grasp the effects of the medicine, as no change in his body could escape his perception, and his descriptions of medicinal properties were on point.

"Indeed, that is why elixirs that strengthen the body usually contain Kunyuan Grass," Elder Tianxuan nodded gently, and with a point of her finger, she instructed, "Take off your shirt."

Jiang Li: "?"

"Your foundation is insufficient in the Alchemy Dao and pharmacology, preventing you from truly elucidating the effects of the medicine. Moreover, Kunyuan Grass is just the beginning. If you consume other herbs later on, the variegated effects will be even more intricate and difficult to understand. You need your teacher's assistance to discern them."

Elder Tianxuan pointed to the Divine Farmer Stone Statue in the water and continued, "Now, take off your shirt, hold the Ochre Whip in your hand, and practice your energy above the pond. Don't worry about the difference between men and women. I, your teacher, have delved into the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao and understand the ways of the world. Though I haven't reached the state where I regard everything as mere straw dogs, I certainly won't blush at the sight of an upper body."

Jiang Li suspected she was implying something about his Nine Yang Divine Skill, but he had no evidence.

He did as told, removing his sword, untying his shirt, and revealing a robust upper body as well as a chest and abdomen that were clear as crystal.

Jiang Li's skin was very white, crystalline like jade to the extent, but it didn't exude a feminine air, instead, it had a sort of thick purity like a crystal stone, making him appear like a crystal stone statue just by standing. Especially with the otherworldly feature of his chest and abdomen, it added a non-human element to his appearance.

At the moment, Kunyuan Grass continued to nourish the kidneys, the essence energy pumping and welling into the Second Qi Sea. The Innate Qi harmoniously merged with the Essence Element, transforming essence and energy as it converged with the Qi Element in an indescribably wonderful way.

"Qi Tomb is indeed the origin of the Qi Dao," praised Elder Tianxuan as well.

Although her realm was far above Jiang Li's, she still gained insights when she observed the transformation of essence energy within him.

However, that was the extent of it. Even though Jiang Li's Innate Qi was constantly in motion, the circulation of his True Qi was fully aligned with his Divine Farmer's appearance, and without possessing this appearance, those who perceived the energy pathways would only gain a superficial understanding.

This point was completely different from Jiang Zhuyun, whose cultivation technique had been stolen; Jiang Li's technique was locked.

He walked towards the pool, a force of Invisible Power surfaced under his feet, supporting him all the way to the front of the Divine Farmer Stone Statue.

When the crimson wooden whip appeared again in front of him, an unusual restlessness spontaneously surged within Jiang Li's heart, as if the whip before his eyes was an indispensable part of himself.

Complicated patterns emerged in Jiang Li's eyes, and using the Emperor's Qi Observation Skill, he keenly discerned wisps of red Qi oozing from the Ochre Whip and permeating his body.

The information about the Dao Fruit within once again entered Jiang Li's mind.

[Third Grade Dao Fruit: Emperor·Shennong]

[Category: Human-God]

[Promotion Ceremony: ??????]

[Ability: Hundred Herbs Recognition, Ancestor of Pharmacology, Fire Cultivation, ????????]

The information he knew had increased, but Jiang Li was somewhat puzzled.

"Could Emperor Yan's Tao Fruit really only be third grade?" he wondered.

Having suspected that the Ochre Whip was a Third Grade Daoist Artifact, Jiang Li had his speculations; now that his speculations had been confirmed, he started to doubt.

If even Emperor Yan's Tao Fruit was only third grade, then what would a second grade Dao Fruit be like? And what about first grade?

If even Emperor Yan's Tao Fruit was only third grade, what existence could reach first grade?

"Of course not," Elder Tianxuan said, shaking his head by the poolside, "This is just the Tao Fruit of the Emperor, which belongs to the human aspect of Emperor Yan; there is another part, which belongs to the divine aspect, representing the incarnation of the sun, the Tao Fruit of the Southern Heavenly Emperor, still in the hands of the Jiang family. Only when the two are combined, is it the true Tao Fruit of Emperor Yan."

At this point, Elder Tianxuan's words carried an indescribable tone, "The Jiang family traveled far to the East Sea; in fact, they also had the intention of returning with greater strength after advancing to third grade. Holding the Ochre Whip, you will inevitably have to confront the Jiang family's main house."

The combination of the two Dao Fruits would definitely not remain third grade, nine out of ten times they would ascend to second grade. A second grade Dao Fruit, no one in the world has yet to reach it, whether it is to complete the Tao Fruit or to ascend to a higher realm, the Jiang family's main house will come looking for Jiang Li.

Of course, it was also possible that Jiang Li would seek out the Jiang family's main house.

Reaching out to hold the Ochre Whip, the permeating red Qi abruptly intensified, and a torrent of medicinal knowledge began to surface in Jiang Li's mind, the vast flow of information even making him feel dizzy and nearly stumble.

He immediately turned around and sat down cross-legged, facing Elder Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue, he began to meditate and control his breath.

Elder Tianxuan then waved his hand again, refining the Medicine Qi that came with the wind by a profound method, Condensing Qi into Liquid and presenting it in a Jade Bowl, he raised his hand and sent it through the air to Jiang Li.

"The second type, the Seven-Orifice Flower."

Slowly, Elder Tianxuan said, "When this flower blooms, seven blossoms cluster together, it has the effect of strengthening blood and sweat and is likewise an elixir for replenishing essence. However, the heart belongs to fire, and the kidneys belong to water; though both are medicines for strengthening organs and replenishing essence, theoretically, they should not be taken together."

"But Water and Fire in opposition can also aid each other, the Seven-Orifice Flower and Kunyuan Grass might actually be able to coexist," the corresponding knowledge automatically emerged in Jiang Li's mind, instinctively responding, he picked up the Jade Bowl and drained it in one gulp.

Another dry one!

Hmm, a bit spicy, like drinking alcohol.