Chapter 590: Bone Flute

The Flying Yaksha was undergoing transformation and couldn't assist, leaving Qin Sang to handle everything alone.

However, breaking barriers isn't as taxing as combat, and his Corpse Core could certainly last, so Qin Sang agreed.

Just then, Qin Sang noticed a hint of hesitation on Yun Youzi's face. As he wondered silently, he heard Yun Youzi ask, "Brother Qin, have you received any news about the San-Guang Jade Liquid from Yi Tiannie?"

Yun Youzi had helped him so much that Qin Sang saw no need to hide anything. Besides, obtaining the San-Guang Jade Liquid by himself would be difficult; he would need Yun Youzi's assistance.

The tasks given by Dongyang Bo and Chenyan loomed over him like a dark shadow, preventing Qin Sang from acting recklessly. The wooden bracelet's ability to suppress the mark was also time-limited. They had traveled continuously since entering the ancient medicine garden, which hadn't taken much time. Had it not been for these two unexpected battles, they would have had ample time. Now, however, they had to race against the clock. He also needed to visit Senior Qingzhu's disappearance site to find the subsequent cultivation method.

The follow-up method for the "Primordial Spirit Sword Cultivation Chapter" and the Nine-Illusion Sky Orchid were both critical: one was the foundation of his immortal path, and the other represented his hope for forming a Nascent Soul in the future. Qin Sang couldn't say which was more important. He desired both.

But time did not allow for it. The location of the San-Guang Jade Liquid was not easy to access; even with Yi Tiannie's memories, it would take considerable effort. Qin Sang couldn't complete it alone within the given timeframe and needed Yun Youzi's help.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang dared not waste another moment. He quickly said to Yun Youzi, "Senior, I have indeed learned that there is an ancient ruin where the San-Guang Jade Liquid is very likely to be found. Time is pressing; let's discuss it as we go."

He placed the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit into a jade box and put it away. Refining the spiritual fruit required time, and forming a Core needed thorough preparation, neither of which he had now. Yun Youzi understood the urgency and readily agreed, setting off with Qin Sang.

Just as they were about to turn and leave, Qin Sang suddenly remembered something and took out the treasure jade left by Yi Tiannie, holding it in his palm to examine it. The crescent-shaped jade was not clear or pure; instead, it was somewhat cloudy, displaying a milky white color. Holding it, he felt a warmth permeate his body. It was a warm jade. This warmth was peculiar; upon entering his body, it extended all the way to his Primordial Spirit space, making his Primordial Spirit feel warm and nourished.

"This should be a type of Soul-Warming Jade," Yun Youzi said, recognizing its origin.

"When a spirit leaves the body, if it's too weak and cannot return to the physical body for an extended period, consciousness will gradually dissipate, eventually leading to complete loss, turning into a lone wandering spirit, lost forever. Although Yi Tiannie cultivated the demonic path, being gravely injured and left with only a remnant soul, he would still face this hidden danger. This type of warm jade can nourish the spirit and sustain the physical body's vitality. Yi Tiannie was able to preserve his remnant soul by hiding inside this warm jade. In a way, its effect is somewhat similar to Soul-Nourishing Wood, one of the Ten Great Divine Woods. However, Soul-Nourishing Wood is far more powerful than this warm jade; it can not only host remnant souls but also nourish a cultivator's Primordial Spirit and strengthen divine sense, making it a rare treasure in the world. If I were fortunate enough to obtain a piece of Soul-Nourishing Wood, perhaps I wouldn't have to go through all this trouble. Although this item is not as good as Soul-Nourishing Wood, it is still a treasure, Brother Qin. Keep it well; if you encounter someone who needs it, you might be able to sell it for a good price."

It sounded somewhat similar to the crystal coffin he had given the Tan brothers back then, but its effect was far more potent than the crystal coffin. Qin Sang hummed in acknowledgment, putting away the warm jade, his mind pondering the Soul-Nourishing Wood. The benefits of refining a piece of Interspatial Blood Mulberry had been astonishing, enough to benefit Qin Sang for a lifetime. Other divine woods must also possess similar, unparalleled divine effects to the Blood-Filth Divine Light. The Soul-Nourishing Wood Yun Youzi mentioned was one such type.

It was said that even a mortal soul, residing within Soul-Nourishing Wood, could maintain its integrity and consciousness, which was truly miraculous. Since the Ebony Sword already resided within his Primordial Spirit, if he could refine a piece of Soul-Nourishing Wood and integrate it into the sword body, it could continuously nourish and strengthen his Primordial Spirit day and night. Over time, his divine sense would surely far surpass that of other cultivators at the same cultivation level. Qin Sang had long coveted the Ten Great Divine Woods, but unfortunately, he could only dream of them. The Ten Great Divine Woods were incredibly rare and sought after, and Soul-Nourishing Wood was merely a legend, with no news of its appearance ever surfacing in the cultivation world.

Putting away the crescent-shaped warm jade, Qin Sang channeled a wisp of spiritual power, carrying the weakened Yun Youzi, and glided out of the stone hall.

"Oh?"

Just as they flew out of the stone hall, Qin Sang's peripheral vision caught a glint of golden light in a rock crevice by the lake. His figure paused, and he looked over.

"What is this?" Qin Sang waved his hand, and a curved gold bar flew out of the rock crevice. He was puzzled; it hadn't been there when they arrived earlier. Seeing the complete golden bar, Qin Sang suddenly remembered that the leopard had worn a golden ring resembling a collar around its neck. During his fight with the leopard, he had been wary of the golden ring, but upon realizing it wasn't a magic item, he hadn't paid it any mind. The Vile Sky Thunder explosion had happened to hit the leopard's upper body, blowing off its left foreleg and exposing bone in its neck. It seemed the golden ring hadn't survived either and had been shattered. The Shadow Devourer Leopard, having narrowly escaped death, was terrified and only thought of fleeing, abandoning this section of the golden ring.

Could it be some treasure, carried by a mid-stage demonic beast of the Core Formation realm? Qin Sang picked up the golden ring. Just as he was about to examine it, his hand felt lighter, and a white, bone-like joint fell out from inside. The golden ring was hollow, and the ring itself had no special properties; it was merely a sturdy metal used to conceal this piece of white bone. Qin Sang examined it carefully. This piece of white bone was small, about the size of a human finger joint. Although white, it wasn't stark white, but had a jade-like, oily sheen on its surface. Looking at it this way, it didn't seem like bone at all. Human finger bones are wider at the ends, but this bone was uniform in size and hollow in the middle. Except for the lack of small holes, it looked exactly like a bone flute. Qin Sang looked it over repeatedly, but couldn't make sense of it. He didn't know why the Shadow Devourer Leopard wore it around its neck instead of keeping it in a storage artifact. He didn't believe a formidable mid-stage demonic beast wouldn't possess a storage artifact.

At this moment, Yun Youzi, who was beside him, let out a soft "Hm?" and said, "Brother Qin, let me see that."

Qin Sang handed it over. Yun Youzi took it and examined it. After a moment, he asked Qin Sang, "Brother Qin, do you feel that this bone flute emits a power very similar to something else?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang's heart stirred. "Senior, are you referring to the Star Essence Stone?" He had felt a slight similarity but wasn't sure.

Yun Youzi nodded. "This bone flute seems subtly connected to the starry sky. It might be a treasure capable of communicating with the power of the constellations. As for whether it's a magic item or holds some other secret, I don't know yet."