"Senior, the Red Rope Gourd is actually a rare and valuable magical artifact, known as a famous soul nourishing treasure in Daoist tradition!"
Something that can nurture the soul?
Upon hearing Huang Henxin’s words, Lin Beichen couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.
"Does the soul really exist?"
Lin Beichen asked coldly.
Although he had opened the Celestial Gate and brought Spiritual Qi to the world, he could not be certain about the existence of souls.
The soul is the most mysterious thing in this world. If souls truly exist, wouldn’t that imply the existence of the Book of Reincarnation?
With reincarnation, does that also mean there’s Yellow Springs, the Underworld, Nine Netherworld, Purgatory, Heaven, and the Immortal Realm?
Mythical legends are systematic; pulling one thread might reveal an entangled ball of yarn on the other end, not just a single thread.
Seeing Lin Beichen’s skepticism, Huang Henxin’s face turned extremely pale, and he hurriedly said:
"Senior, I absolutely did not lie. The theory of souls was verified by the Daoist Sect a thousand years ago, and this item was forged according to an ancient Daoist legend—the soul nourishing treasure!"
His thigh, where it was severed, continued to bleed profusely, like a madly gushing spring. In just a few seconds, he was close to dying, how could he dare deceive Lin Beichen now to buy time?
Beside Zheng Xinxi, the young model had already fainted in fear, and Zheng Xinxi was trembling behind the sofa, not daring to make a sound.
Lin Beichen stared coldly at Huang Henxin, his eyes flickering slightly, deciding to believe him for now.
Yet he also understood that words were the least trustworthy thing in this world. He might trust that Huang Henxin wasn’t lying, but he still needed to verify it.
Regardless, the opponent’s life was temporarily spared.
Spiritual Qi surrounded Huang Henxin’s wound, not only sealing it temporarily but also uplifting his spirits.
Feeling his wound easing, Huang Henxin couldn’t help letting out a breath of relief and immediately said:
"A thousand years ago, a peerless genius emerged in the Daoist Sect, breaking through the Death Gate Realm in less than a hundred years. He found mysterious legends in Daoist classics and succeeded in using that secret to find a way to sneak into the Mystic Sect.
No one saw him again in the near thousand years following that, but it was rumored that he had entered the Mystic Sect through unspeakable secrets."
Huang Henxin’s breath noticeably quickened at this point.
"Later generations in the Daoist Sect discovered a soul nourishing treasure based on his cultivation methods.
This item not only nurtures one’s own soul but can also summon a unique soul force during danger, transforming into a flying sword and killing invisibly!
It’s said that soul nourishing experts in the Daoist Sect can extend their lifespan and even achieve remote killing without a trace using this soul nourishing technique."
"Back then, that Daoist expert was unmatched for a hundred years due to this soul nourishing secret technique, until he felt there were no more challenges in the world and disappeared, never to be seen again."
Huang Henxin’s face grew paler, noticing the killing intent in Lin Beichen’s eyes.
He trembled slightly, cautiously watching Lin Beichen.
He spoke unvarnished truth, backed by historical records, but he understood his words seemed exaggerated to anyone hearing them for the first time, potentially sounding like mere fabrications.
"Is the Red Rope Gourd one of his magical artifacts?"
Lin Beichen asked coldly.
He had never heard of soul nourishing treasures, but verifying them wasn’t difficult.
He only needed to use Spiritual Qi to verify if the item was genuine.
If the item were real, wouldn’t it mean that someone had already surpassed the Celestial Gate before him using some exceedingly mystical method, breaking into the Mystic Sect Realm?
The so-called Celestial Gate and Mystic Sect are just differences in the internal and external application of Spiritual Qi.
Before Spiritual Qi existed, the Celestial Gate was naturally impossible, but the internal Five Elements Combined theoretically could succeed.
The Celestial Human Realm can be considered a level of cultivation, but more accurately, it’s a state of mind.
Spirit Realm, if encountering extraordinary opportunities across myriad worlds, might indeed be achievable.
"Legend has it that the expert had nine gourds, each containing a strand of his soul. He roamed the world, collecting the essence of the sun and moon, nurturing his soul.
Over a hundred years, these nine souls developed miraculous abilities, enabling him to summon the Celestial Emperor’s Sword and kill enemies with just a wave of his hand—undefeated!"
"I heard someone selling Soul Nourishing Gourds, and although they appeared ancient and worn, many believed they were fake. But what if they were real...
The Daoist expert disappeared long ago, possibly dead, but if he left an inheritance, it’s surely within these Soul Nourishing Gourds. Even a ten percent chance, I’d gamble on it."
Speaking thus, Huang Henxin suddenly gave a bitter laugh, showing deep frustration.
"But I never expected you, Senior, to desire this item."
Soul nourishing treasures, nine souls.
Lin Beichen contemplated in his heart.
He hadn’t figured out even one soul while the opponent already possessed nine?
Could that be possible?
Lin Beichen didn’t deny it outright but doubted its authenticity.
Nurturing one’s soul and expanding the spirit world were even harder than cultivation.
A cultivator just needs to absorb Spiritual Qi day and night, consume treasures from heaven and earth, which naturally strengthens one’s cultivation. Coupled with talent and fortune, achieving Unity of Heaven and Man is straightforward.