Chapter 1395: Tide-Attracting Horseshoe Crab

"Has someone改良 the Witchcraft heritage, resolving its hidden dangers, and thus enabling human cultivation?"

Qin Sang felt a surge of surprise.

He had obtained his innate spiritual worm shortly after forming his Golden Core, and now he had even cultivated the Four-Transformation Heavenly Eye Butterfly. He considered his attainments in this field to be quite high.

Yet, if he were to attempt modifications, he would still be at a loss.

The secret art of the innate spiritual worm was an ancient Witchcraft heritage; altering one part would affect the whole, making it impossible to simply change on a whim.

Unless that person possessed a profound understanding of this path, even an extraordinary genius would find it impossible.

Lan Jingsi and Master Feng were chatting jovially.

Qin Sang quietly followed behind them.

Before long, a mountain peak appeared before the three.

Lan Jingsi gently raised her jade hand and formed a hand seal. The mountain peak abruptly warped, revealing itself to be an illusion with a hidden world within.

This was the entrance to the Hundred Flowers Valley.

"Please, fellow Daoists."

Lan Jingsi gestured with an inviting hand.

Flying into the Hundred Flowers Valley, a rich floral fragrance wafted over, intoxicating the senses.

The Hundred Flowers Valley truly lived up to its name; the entire valley was adorned with magnificent blossoms, a tapestry of flowers. Among them were many spiritual flowers, standing gracefully and emitting unique fragrances.

Some Hundred Flowers Valley disciples moved among the flowers, occasionally startling an insect from the bushes.

The insects, unafraid, circled them intimately before disappearing back into the flowers.

Crystal Ants, Green-backed Mantises, Triangular King Worms...

Qin Sang watched, fascinated; in just a short while, he had spotted over a dozen types of spiritual insects.

Though not of the rare insect class, they were still spiritual insects rarely seen in the outside world, each possessing unique innate mystical abilities.

It seemed these spiritual insects were all bred by the Hundred Flowers Valley, indicating their genuine expertise.

The Hundred Flowers Valley not only contained seas of flowers but also other terrains suitable for the survival of various spiritual insects, including poisonous ones.

It would be more fitting to call it the Insect Valley than the Hundred Flowers Valley.

The three finally arrived at a bamboo pavilion by a lake.

Lan Jingsi instructed a maidservant to serve floral tea.

The three chatted for a while. Master Feng brought up the recent war between the two races and lavished praise upon Qin Sang.

Lan Jingsi seemed to believe him, becoming increasingly solemn when facing Qin Sang.

Master Feng praised the tea's mellow fragrance. He exchanged a glance with Qin Sang, put down his teacup, and asked, "May I ask where Fellow Daoist Mu is currently?"

Lan Jingsi did not hide the information. "My senior brother was invited by a fellow Daoist to the Boundless Sea."

"The Boundless Sea?"

Master Feng paused slightly. "Your sect's patriarch also came from the Boundless Sea..."

"Did Senior Brother even tell Fellow Daoist Feng about this? That's right, although he left the Boundless Sea, he still has many old acquaintances there. The one who invited Senior Brother is a descendant of one of our patriarch's old friends. The matter is of great importance, and Senior Brother will be unable to leave until it is resolved."

Lan Jingsi explained earnestly, but she did not reveal the Valley Master Mu's true whereabouts.

Master Feng found it inconvenient to press further. He glanced at Qin Sang and stated his purpose: "To be frank with Fellow Daoist Lan, I owe Fellow Daoist Mingyue a favor. I promised to introduce Fellow Daoist Mingyue to Fellow Daoist Mu, so that Fellow Daoist Mu might guide him in the art of insect manipulation."

Lan Jingsi seemed to have anticipated this and showed no surprise. She turned to Qin Sang and asked, "Is Fellow Daoist Mingyue also proficient in insect manipulation?"

"I dare not claim proficiency in the Hundred Flowers Valley," Qin Sang replied modestly. "This humble Daoist is very interested in the art of insect manipulation and has attempted to cultivate a few types, but the results have not been entirely satisfactory."

Upon hearing about insect manipulation, Lan Jingsi also became very interested and began to exchange ideas with Qin Sang.

Qin Sang had immersed himself in this path for many years. Even though he concealed aspects related to Witchcraft, his every remark was often profound, sometimes causing Lan Jingsi to ponder deeply.

Lan Jingsi reciprocated, which further convinced Qin Sang that the Hundred Flowers Valley's heritage was far from simple.

Master Feng could not interject, but he listened with great interest and did not find it boring.

When Qin Sang mentioned his most valued spiritual insect, Lan Jingsi eagerly asked, "May this humble one have a look?"

Qin Sang opened his spirit beast pouch and summoned the Fire Jade Centipede.

Before ascertaining the true nature of the Hundred Flowers Valley, Qin Sang could not reveal the fact that he possessed an innate spiritual worm.

The Fat Silkworm, on the other hand, was Dumb Girl's spiritual insect.

He could only use the Fire Jade Centipede as a facade.

The Fire Jade Centipede was about to break through to the late stage of the Third Transformation, which was already quite rare in the cultivation world.

"A Fire Jade Centipede!"

A look of surprise flashed in Lan Jingsi's eyes. "It's this rare treasure-hunting spiritual insect! Among spiritual insects, the Fire Jade Centipede's advancement difficulty ranks high. I never expected to see a Three-Transformation Fire Jade Centipede in this era! No wonder Fellow Daoist is so dedicated!"

She truly understood the art of insect manipulation, revealing the Fire Jade Centipede's true nature with a single remark.

"Fellow Daoist Lan is truly learned and knowledgeable; this humble Daoist is impressed," Qin Sang said, cupping his hands in praise. "Presumably, Fellow Daoist has discerned my predicament. This humble Daoist has only been able to cultivate it to the late stage of the Third Transformation, but I don't know how to help it advance further."

The Fire Jade Centipede was a probing stone.

Qin Sang's objective was to gauge how much the Hundred Flowers Valley truly knew.

The Hundred Flowers Valley had two Nascent Soul cultivators, and their Valley Master was also at the Mid Nascent Soul stage and on good terms with Master Feng.

It would be best if he could obtain what he wanted through exchange. Unless absolutely necessary, Qin Sang did not wish to resort to other means.

After a pause, Qin Sang continued, "I heard that Fellow Daoist Mu possesses a Four-Transformation Limulus. He should be able to offer this humble Daoist some guidance."

The fact that Valley Master Mu possessed a Four-Transformation spiritual insect was no secret among Nascent Soul cultivators, but Qin Sang had not expected it to be his innate spiritual worm.

"This..."

Lan Jingsi showed a look of difficulty. "Senior brother's success was largely due to luck and is related to his own cultivation method, making it difficult for outsiders to replicate. Moreover, this is senior brother's secret, and without his permission, this humble one cannot disclose it to outsiders."

Master Feng advised Qin Sang, "Perhaps you've come at an inconvenient time. Would it be better to visit again when Fellow Daoist Mu returns to the valley?"

Qin Sang pondered silently. Enhancing the Fire Jade Centipede was not an urgent need, and the Hundred Flowers Valley wouldn't disappear; he could visit anytime.

He thought it might be better to use this time to first search for the Pure Lake in the Boundless Sea and see if he could find anything related to Witchcraft before making further plans.

With a plan in mind, Qin Sang was about to speak.

Lan Jingsi suddenly hesitated and said, "If Fellow Daoist Mingyue has no urgent matters, perhaps you could stay in the valley for a while. I will try to send a message to senior brother and let him decide."

Master Feng said delightedly, "It would be excellent if you could contact Fellow Daoist Mu!"

Qin Sang secretly scrutinized Lan Jingsi, his gaze flickering. After a moment of thought, he decided to change his plan and nodded. "This humble Daoist will impose for a while. I am indebted to Fellow Daoist Lan."

The three continued to sip tea and discuss cultivation.

An hour later, Master Feng, eager to visit an old friend, rose to take his leave. Qin Sang and Lan Jingsi could not persuade him to stay and escorted him out of the valley.

Thereafter, Qin Sang remained in the Hundred Flowers Valley.

Lan Jingsi settled Qin Sang in a tranquil bamboo building.

Perhaps due to Master Feng's kind words, the Hundred Flowers Valley did not show excessive caution towards Qin Sang on the surface.

Qin Sang was allowed to move freely within the Hundred Flowers Valley and, with permission, enter the first floor of the Hundred Flowers Valley's Scripture Repository to view some of the ancient texts.

For the next ten days or so, Lan Jingsi did not appear. Qin Sang did not know how she was attempting to contact Valley Master Mu.

Qin Sang had decided to proceed slowly and was in no hurry.

During this time, his understanding of the Hundred Flowers Valley deepened.

Even without obtaining the Hundred Flowers Valley's secret heritage, Qin Sang was certain that it was inextricably linked to Witchcraft!