Chapter 1275: Purification

**The Human World**

Jingyu was fiercely protective of her child. She asked Qin Sang to name Fatty, hoping to maintain their connection. However, even though Qin Sang was no ordinary person, she didn't want her child to become someone else's mount; she felt powerless to resist.

In comparison, the status of a mountain guardian spirit beast was more akin to that of an honorary elder. The restrictions on it would be much fewer, only requiring it to intervene when the mountain gate faced danger. She had thoroughly investigated Qin Sang's background through Fatty. She learned that he had only recently formed his Nascent Soul and was not yet at his peak, yet he already possessed such immense strength. His future was boundless. Who would be foolish enough to provoke Qingyang Temple? Such a situation would likely be rare. As long as it didn't hinder their own cultivation and still provided offerings from Qingyang Temple, it was entirely acceptable.

Jingyu's words resonated perfectly with Qin Sang. Qin Sang had initially worried that Jingyu, having been free for so long, would be unwilling to be constrained. Seeing her open to the idea, he secretly nodded and said, "It would be an injustice to you, Daoist friend, to simply be a mountain guardian spirit beast. If you don't wish to return to Wuya Valley, perhaps you could establish your spiritual dwelling in the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea. As a human, I previously concealed my identity with a secret technique, but now that it's exposed, it will be inconvenient for me to interfere in the future. Once I establish Qingyang Temple, I would like to invite you to serve as an honorary elder. What do you think?"

Next, Qin Sang briefly explained Yun Youzi's origins and their relationship to Jingyu. Jingyu's face filled with surprise. "You have such a deep connection with Senior Bamboo Demon! I've long heard of Senior's great name; it's truly a pity! Very well, from now on, I will look after the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea on your behalf!"

Jingyu readily agreed but firmly refused to become the master of the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea, insisting that the demons there would continue to serve Qin Sang as their lord. The relationships involved were quite tangled, but fortunately, they were resolved properly. Successfully persuading Jingyu to stay brought considerable joy to Qin Sang. Qin Sang, upholding Yun Youzi's dying wish, was establishing Qingyang Temple. However, he himself had to travel to search for fragments of the Slaughter Sword. The nascent sect, with its shallow foundation, could easily fail. With Jingyu's protection, he could rest assured.

Fatty was overjoyed to see the matter resolved satisfactorily and that his mother wasn't implicated. Having followed Qin Sang for many years, he had long been thoroughly convinced by him, believing that acknowledging him as master was not a difficult matter. Since his mother had made the decision, he could only obey.

"Chìléi, I instruct you to go to the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea and also send a message to Sandie Pass. Quickly order the four demons—White Crane, White Cat, Old Macaque, and Willow Demon—to return to the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea and await my instructions. I have something to tell them," Qin Sang remembered something and, in front of Jingyu, unceremoniously ordered Fatty. Seeing his mother merely watching him with a smile, Fatty immediately accepted the order and departed.

The cave dwelling's restrictions were triggered again. This time, Elder Xun of the Yuanshen Sect arrived. "Greetings, Senior Qin!" Seeing Qin Sang emerge, Elder Xun quickly performed a deep bow. Upon returning from Wuya Valley, Qing Jun gathered the sect's disciples and publicly announced Qin Sang's true identity. The entire Yuanshen Sect was shaken. Only then did they realize that the mysterious Elder Qin was already a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Although Qing Jun explained that Qin Sang was only temporarily residing in the Yuanshen Sect, they were still exceptionally surprised and delighted.

"Senior Qin, these are the spiritual materials you requested. I personally gathered all of them." Elder Xun handed over a mustard seed bag. Qin Sang's divine sense swept through it, confirming that all the spiritual materials for setting up the array were present and complete.

After receiving the materials, Qin Sang called Jingyu, and together they passed through the Yuanshen Sect's forbidden area, arriving at the core of the mountain's spiritual vein, which was also the heart of the Yuanshen Sect's mountain gate array. He obtained the jade token for controlling the grand array from Qing Jun, activated it, and entered the mountain cave. A refreshing surge of spiritual energy enveloped him, invigorating his senses. In such an environment, there was no hint of gloom. Soon after, they saw a spiritual lake formed by the spiritual vein, which was their destination. In the entire Yuanshen Sect, only he and Qing Jun could enter this place. It was even less likely for outsiders to break in, so there was no need to worry about the Corpse Flower Blood Amber being stolen.

"Daoist friend, what do you think of this place?" Without damaging the spiritual vein, Qin Sang carefully used the Jin Chen Sword to carve out a platform at the bottom of the lake, then turned and asked. Jingyu surveyed her surroundings and sensed the area for a moment, then shook her head. "The quality of this spiritual vein isn't top-tier. Purifying the Corpse Flower Blood Amber here will likely take more than ten years, possibly up to twenty years at the latest."

"Just an extra ten years, that's acceptable." Qin Sang sheathed his sword and sighed. "Spiritual energy is scarce in this era; no spiritual vein can compare to those of ancient times. The Yuanshen Sect is a top-tier sect in the Lesser Cold Domain, and among all the spiritual veins in the entire Beichen Realm, only a handful can surpass this one." Even if those renowned great sects didn't covet the Corpse Flower Blood Amber, they certainly wouldn't harm their own spiritual veins to help others purify elixirs. The Heavenly Demon Hill was considered a remote area. Although Yun Youzi held a high status among the demon race, the spiritual vein of the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea was inferior to that of the Yuanshen Sect. This was the biggest challenge Qin Sang would face. Most top-tier spiritual veins in the Beichen Realm were already claimed. If a sect wished to prosper indefinitely, a top-tier spiritual vein was a necessary condition. Where should Qingyang Sect's mountain gate be established?

Once the location was chosen, Qin Sang opened his mustard seed bag and took out the spiritual materials. Both acted simultaneously, sending the spiritual materials one by one into the spiritual lake. Soon, the outline of a spiritual array appeared.

"Daoist Qin, put the Corpse Flower Blood Amber in." The Qianjun Ring flashed, and three jade boxes flew out. As agreed, Qin Sang received three pieces. These three pieces of Corpse Flower Blood Amber varied in size and shape, but all had an amber-like texture. The spiritual flowers within them seemed vibrant and alive, captured at their most blossoming and captivating moment. Enhanced by the surrounding blood essence, they gained an added touch of enchantment.

*Whoosh!*

The Corpse Flower Blood Amber flew into the spiritual lake. Jingyu swiftly changed her hand seals, quickly sending out the last few spiritual materials, which merged into the spiritual array, completing the secret technique.

*Swish!*

A radiant glow flowed across the lakebed. The spiritual array vanished into thin air, replaced by a vibrant green spiritual plant. Its pure white, flexible roots clung tightly to the platform. The slender, straight stem grew at a visible rate, branching out into leaves and forming a small tree. Finally, three flowers blossomed on its crown, which were precisely the Corpse Flower Blood Amber pieces Qin Sang had just placed. The Corpse Flower Blood Amber appeared as if it had truly grown on the spiritual plant, flawless and perfect. The spiritual plant swayed in the spiritual lake; it was the manifestation of the array's power.

Qin Sang stared intently at the spiritual plant. After a long wait, he finally saw a faint trace of blood color appearing on the pure white roots, barely visible to the naked eye. This blood color gradually merged into the spiritual lake, rapidly diffusing outwards. This was the function of the spiritual plant: utilizing the power of the spiritual vein to slowly, meticulously cleanse the blood poison from the Corpse Flower Blood Amber without diminishing its medicinal properties. As the blood poison dispersed into the spiritual lake, the spiritual vein's powerful self-purification ability would ensure it returned to normal soon after the purification was complete.

Confirming the secret technique was effective, both Qin Sang and Jingyu breathed a sigh of relief. Corpse Flower Blood Amber was extremely rare, and it was Jingyu's first time using it. Fortunately, her clan's inherited knowledge contained no errors.

"Go!" Qin Sang then conjured several small triangular flags and inserted them around the spiritual plant. Water rippled as the small triangular flags glowed brightly, then transformed into a light shield that covered the entire platform and vanished from sight along with the spiritual plant. They returned the way they came, planning to retrieve the elixir in twenty years.