Taiyi Dao Fruit

The surging Innate Qi finally settled down after a long while, and Jiang Li's body slowly descended.

Traces of the Featherweight Talisman automatically appeared on his body, and he, like a falling leaf, floated gently in the wind before eventually landing on the shore.

"Master," Jiang Li greeted respectfully.

"You have added three parts sincerity," Elder Tianxuan said with a smile, hands folded together, "Do you now understand that your master sincerely teaches you?"

'No, it's because I know you want an affiliated son-in-law...' Jiang Li thought silently to himself.

Knowing that Elder Tianxuan meant him no harm, Jiang Li naturally added a bit more sincerity when calling her "master."

Of course, it didn't exclude the deliberate display of heartfelt sincerity, intended to put Elder Tianxuan at ease.

"Master has keen insight," Jiang Li said.

Elder Tianxuan didn't mind such changes in Jiang Li, as this was human nature. Master and disciple had not met many times, and suddenly establishing a relationship naturally required time and effort to build affection.

A disciple who becomes blindly obedient and respectful upon establishing a relationship is most likely false.

"Sharpy."

Elder Tianxuan laughed and teased, moving past the matter, and asked, "Have you sorted out all the medicinal properties of the Hundred Herbs?"

"With the help of the Ochre Whip, everything has been clarified."

Jiang Li presented the Ochre Whip with both hands, then took a bottle of elixir from his silver protective bracelet, poured out a pill, and sniffed it lightly in front of his nose, "The main ingredients are Golden Snake Vine and Bauhinia flowers, with Kunyuan Grass, Vermilion Fruit, and Longkui Flower as auxiliary ingredients. This elixir must be one that strengthens the blood and fortifies the body."

He did not recognize this elixir from Jiang Zhuyun, but having refined the materials used in the elixir, he could mostly guess its effects.

With this sorting of the medicinal properties, Jiang Zhuyun's elixir legacy could now be fully utilized.

"This is the Yang Spirit Blood Circulation Pill, and its effects are precisely as you described," Elder Tianxuan said, holding the Ochre Whip in her hand and nodding, "You truly are highly compatible with the Ochre Whip, having digested the medicinal principles so quickly. After you reach the Sixth Rank, you shall officially take charge of the Ochre Whip."

Elder Tianxuan finally settled the ownership of the Ochre Whip, also letting Jiang Li see her influence within the Sect.

"I will later compile and write the 'Hundred Herbs Scripture' to present to the Sect," Jiang Li also proactively said.

"You have the heart," Elder Tianxuan was naturally pleased by this.

She sent the Ochre Whip back into the hands of the Divine Farmer Stone Statue from a distance, and soon, Jiang Li sharply sensed a change in the surrounding Qi Mechanism, with two forces covertly alternating.

The Ochre Whip formed the basis of this secret place. Upon its departure from the statue, the Five Vile Qi assaulted it, but during this time, another force temporarily replaced the Ochre Whip.

That force, if he guessed correctly, must have come from Elder Tianxuan.

'The greater the strength, the greater the influence. My master must have considerable power within the Sect, definitely among the top even among the fourth-rank.'

Jiang Li muttered inwardly, then asked Elder Tianxuan, "Master, are Dao Fruits above the third grade specifically designated for certain individuals? Like the Dao Fruit in this Ochre Whip, it isn't just Emperor Dao Fruit but Emperor Divine Farmer Dao Fruit."

"You are indeed perceptive,"

Elder Tianxuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise as she said, "You are correct, but it's not just the third grade; in fact, Dao Fruits above the fifth-rank are all unique."

"Dao Fruits of the last four grades are refined and thus hard to count, but the First Five Ranks' Dao Fruits all originate from a strong individual before the End of Dharma. Even if there are similarities, their Dao Fruit Abilities are never fully consistent. For instance, the fifth-rank Divine Attribute Dao Fruit·Star Official, which has the Circulation number, has each fruit representing different stars, like the Mao Ri Star Official, West Wood Star Official, etc. Their Dao Fruit Abilities are generally the same, but at least one ability is different."

"The higher the level, the fewer similar Dao Fruits there are, and their uniqueness becomes more distinct. For example, on the Buddha Country side, there are only four Great Bodhisattva Dao Fruits, each with vastly different abilities. The Chief Awakener from Buddha Country's container of Awakener Dao Fruit is truly one of a kind."

"I see," Jiang Li feigned an epiphany.

Then, when he had exhausted all options, he finally voiced the question that had been haunting him for a long time, "Is there no unique Dao Fruit below the fifth rank?"

The two Dao Fruits within him were both unique, which theoretically should be of the fifth rank or higher. However, in reality, Wang Chongyang's Dao Fruit was only Ninth Grade, and Li Chunfeng's Dao Fruit was merely Eighth Rank, both far below the fifth rank.

To this question, Jiang Li felt that if Elder Tianxuan could not answer, few in this world could.

"Yes."

Elder Tianxuan did not let Jiang Li down and slowly said, "As the Sect Leader once told me, if the karma lingering in the world is profound enough, then even if one's strength is insufficient, a Dao Fruit can still be left behind. In fact, just as the Sect Leader mentioned, there is a unique Sixth Grade Dao Fruit in the court, named 'General Cavalry·Champion Marquis.'"

Indeed there were.

Jiang Li suddenly felt a relief washing through him as some of the mysteries of the Karma Collection dissipated.

Wang Chongyang and Li Chunfeng were people with profound karma, so it was natural for them to form unique Dao Fruits. However, as this question was answered, a new question emerged.

That was whether Jiang Li's Dao Fruit was transformed from the original Dao Fruit, taking his karma as a source from the Karma Collection, or if it was transformed by channeling the karma of Wang Chongyang and Li Chunfeng from an unknown source and infusing it into the original Dao Fruit.

The former involves transformation out of nowhere, no further elaboration needed.

The latter suggested that there was karma of these two individuals in this world, or perhaps the Karma Collection could communicate with the world beyond, drawing their karma from there.

No matter which possibility it was, both implied a link to his past life, igniting hope in Jiang Li's heart to return.

At this time, Gongsun Qingyue, who was also listening, asked in confusion, "If that's the case, after the master's passing, would it be the contained Dao Fruits that remain, or a Dao Fruit unique to the master?"

After all, Elder Tianxuan's realm was fourth-rank, capable of leaving a Dao Fruit.

Hearing this question, which somewhat mocked the audience, Jiang Li gained a new respect for his fellow disciple Gongsun Qingyue and further confirmed that her scheming nature was not profound.

Clearly, this was retaliation for the master's earlier ridicule.

Although Elder Tianxuan appeared calm, the slight flutter of her veil revealed that her breathing had roughened somewhat.

"As cultivators who contain Dao Fruits, we are also influenced by them. If one cannot transcend all contained Dao Fruits, one cannot leave behind a Dao Fruit that belongs only to oneself."

Elder Tianxuan answered with a calm voice, extending her right hand and swiftly yet slowly grabbing Gongsun Qingyue's hand.

Jiang Li clearly saw this happen; time seemed to pause at that moment. Although Elder Tianxuan's movement was incredibly slow, embodying her usual elegance and composure, his Qi Observation Skill told him all this happened in less than an instant.

The contradiction between fast and slow caused Jiang Li, who was keenly perceptive, to feel a physiological discomfort, his brain slightly dizzy.

Elder Tianxuan was truly profound and inscrutable.

[She countered. She countered. She countered.]

These three words flashed repeatedly on the Karma Collection and Jiang Li used them to dispel his awe of her formidable power.

As for Gongsun Qingyue —

"This is common knowledge, and I believe you should remember this. Come, let me help you review it."

Elder Tianxuan, holding Gongsun Qingyue's hand, began walking outside, "Let your junior brother stay here and properly write the 'Hundred Herbs Scripture'."

Although she said this, Elder Tianxuan had not asked Jiang Li if he had paper or pen, neither had she left any, and this place was not suitable for writing books.

Watching Gongsun Qingyue being led away like a puppet on strings, unable to speak, Jiang Li could only sigh lightly, 'It seems I now know from whom my sister's pettiness derives.'

It can only be said that leading by example is crucial; the type of master one has naturally influences what type of disciples they produce.

Jiang Li felt he must guard his heart, lest he be led astray by these two petty women.