Chapter 671: New Ability

The Mortal World

The Mortal World

It was only capable of refining magic artifacts.

Huìwén felt a hint of disappointment upon hearing this, but she didn't show it. "To be so highly praised by Sister Ranluo, you must be extraordinary. There's no need to be modest, fellow Daoist. I am just an ordinary guest elder, my status is far inferior to yours. I hope you will look after me once we arrive at Duyan Island."

The journey was long. After chatting for a while, the three lost their desire to talk and each sat cross-legged in a corner of the carriage, entering a state of meditation and cultivation.

After traveling for more than ten days, Qin Sang noticed that the merchant caravan's speed had significantly increased. Upon inquiry, he learned that the caravan was selling goods to the various Witch Clan forces along the way as they traveled.

It seemed these merchant guilds were aware of the urgency; they weren't reckless individuals who valued money over life.

Along the way, facts proved they had worried too much. Although they encountered Witch Clan cultivators spying on the caravan, there were no signs of tension throughout the journey.

By the latter half of the journey, many beast carriages had become vacant, allowing Qin Sang to occupy one by himself and finally enjoy some peace and quiet.

Ranluo mentioned that they would reach Wushen Mountain by noon the next day. Qin Sang also became immensely curious, wondering what the legendary Demon Sea truly looked like.

That night, as Qin Sang was cultivating, he suddenly felt a stir within him. He opened his eyes and looked at the insect basket at his waist.

Rustle... rustle...

A rustling sound came from the insect basket. This sound was very familiar to Qin Sang; it was the fat silkworm's call.

More than half a year had passed since the fat silkworm swallowed the Thousand-Handed Spider Fruit and formed its cocoon. It had been in a deep sleep, showing no signs of emerging.

During this long period, his vital insect, the Celestial Eye Butterfly, had already advanced to the mid-stage of its first transformation.

The fat silkworm was only in its second transformation, yet its metamorphosis was taking so long. Among all spirit insects, this was extremely rare.

Qin Sang sometimes wondered if the fat silkworm couldn't withstand the medicinal power of the Thousand-Handed Spider Fruit, had failed its transformation, and died inside the silver cocoon.

"Got fatter again?"

Qin Sang opened the insect basket and picked out the fat silkworm, a look of disgust on his face.

The expected scene of the fat silkworm transforming into a butterfly did not occur. The fat silkworm still had its plump, colorful, and iridescent appearance. Apart from being a bit larger than before it cocooned, there seemed to be no other changes.

Its small eyes were also a bit larger than before, at least they were visible to the naked eye now. Likewise, the fat silkworm's cunning and lazy gaze was also more easily discernible.

The fat silkworm wriggled on Qin Sang's fingertips, rubbing against his hand in a fawning manner.

It was hungry; it wanted food.

Qin Sang noticed that the fat silkworm's expressive ability through its eyes was growing stronger, indicating that its intelligence had significantly increased during this transformation.

He glanced at the insect basket; the silver cocoon inside had disappeared. Qin Sang threw out a few spirit fruits. The fat silkworm no longer dared to be picky and began to devour them heartily.

This fellow might have been bribed by the Thousand-Handed Spider Fruit, or perhaps it realized it couldn't escape and resigned itself to its fate.

Seeing it eat with relish, Qin Sang, as if by magic, produced a purplish-red spirit fruit in his other hand and dangled it before its eyes.

This was a poisonous fruit similar to the Thousand-Handed Spider Fruit, though its medicinal power was far inferior. Inspired by seeing the fat silkworm transform after devouring the Thousand-Handed Spider Fruit, Qin Sang had bought many similar poisonous fruits in Pingbo Port.

He didn't know how to nurture the fat silkworm, nor could he find any information, so he could only slowly explore and experiment.

Unexpectedly, the fat silkworm lazily looked up at the poisonous fruit, then lay back down and ate its food diligently, as if the poisonous fruit was no different from the food already in its mouth.

Qin Sang was unwilling to give up and took out all the poisonous fruits from his Qianjun Ring to test them.

Among them was a very valuable poisonous flower that Qin Sang had planned to only bring out when the fat silkworm reached the late stage of its second transformation. Unexpectedly, none of these piqued the fat silkworm's interest.

"What does this fellow actually like to eat?"

Qin Sang was very frustrated and had a headache.

Although the fat silkworm recognized Dumb Aunt as its master, Dumb Aunt couldn't be revived in just a day or two. Since the fat silkworm was now obedient, nurturing it would also be a great help to him.

But the fat silkworm's picky appetite left Qin Sang at a loss.

Before long, after consuming a few spirit fruits, the fat silkworm was full. But clearly, these only served to fill its stomach and offered no aid to its cultivation.

"After its transformation, I wonder if this fellow gained any abilities?" Qin Sang thought to himself.

After the Celestial Eye Butterfly hatched, Qin Sang discovered the secret of its disguise.

On its wings, there was a pollen-like dust. Upon encountering an enemy, it could use this dust to disguise itself as the most ordinary butterfly.

It would only gain the ability to conceal itself after its second transformation.

Because it was only in its first transformation, Qin Sang could easily see through its disguise, but it might not be the case for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This also showed how powerful the Celestial Eye Butterfly's disguise ability was, and how proficient it was in life-saving abilities. No wonder even Qin Sang couldn't see through it after its second transformation.

The fat silkworm was still inferior to the Celestial Eye Butterfly.

Before its transformation, Qin Sang had used the Nine Nether Demonic Flame to pressure the fat silkworm. He found that this fellow only knew how to eat and had no abilities whatsoever. There should definitely be some changes after its transformation.

Seemingly sensing the ill intent in Qin Sang's gaze, the fat silkworm trembled, but dared not run.

Next, Qin Sang used the Spirit Taming Sect's insect-controlling art to communicate with the fat silkworm and make it display its new abilities. He also threatened it with the Nine Nether Demonic Flame, saying he would roast and eat it if it was useless.

The fat silkworm's intelligence had indeed increased significantly. It quickly understood Qin Sang's meaning.

He saw its plump body arch upwards, its eyes tightly shut, and its head seemed to be straining intensely.

Burst!

A burst of seven-colored light suddenly erupted from the fat silkworm and rapidly spread outwards. Its large scope greatly surprised Qin Sang.

Qin Sang was caught off guard. Fortunately, he had already set up a barrier to prevent detection in the carriage.

The aura released by the fat silkworm was also seven-colored, just like its body, resembling a rainbow, it was incredibly beautiful. The seven-colored aura quickly expanded until it enveloped both Qin Sang and the fat silkworm, seemingly reaching its limit.

Qin Sang extended his hand and waved it within the seven-colored aura, feeling nothing unusual.

He released his spiritual sense and carefully investigated, still finding nothing peculiar.

"An ability that's been brewing until now surely can't just be for show, can it?"

Qin Sang pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something. He took out a purple jade bottle from his Qianjun Ring. Holding his breath and concealing his aura, he carefully removed the stopper. A cloud of blue mist floated out, which quickly turned colorless and odorless.

This was a poisonous mist Qin Sang had obtained during his Foundation Establishment stage. It was extracted from the glands of a poisonous toad and capable of killing people invisibly. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators could fall victim if careless.

As soon as the poisonous mist drifted out of the bottle's mouth, Qin Sang noticed a ripple in the seven-colored aura. Then the poisonous mist was directly repelled, unable to penetrate the aura in the slightest.

"It has detoxification abilities, which is quite good."

Qin Sang nodded. Finally, it didn't disappoint him.

In the cultivation world, there were countless types of poisons. Some terrifying poisoned lands were places even Nascent Soul ancestors dared not trespass. Additionally, the Demon Sea also contained many demonic beasts skilled in using poison. Cultivators, fearing contamination by potent poisons, could only avoid them.

It was still unknown how many types of poisons the seven-colored aura could resist, or what its limits were. This would require gradual exploration.

The fat silkworm's cultivation was still low, but it would certainly be of great use in the future.

Qin Sang pondered to himself, he must find a way to nurture it as soon as possible.