Seeking Immortality In The World Of Cultivation
Chapter 1505 - Chapter 1505 Chapter 954 Harm to Lifespan_2

Chapter 1505: Chapter 954: Harm to Lifespan_2 Chapter 1505: Chapter 954: Harm to Lifespan_2 “Why is there a trace of Devil Secret Skill on these Enlightenment Tea Leaves?”

“Fellow Daoist, please do not take offense.”

“Many years ago, I chanced upon a Devil Secret Skill.”

“Though I did not cultivate it, I have some understanding of what is recorded about this secret skill.”

“Indeed, there are traces of a Devil Secret Skill on these Enlightenment Tea Leaves.”

“It’s as if…”

“It’s as if these Enlightenment Tea Leaves were actually ripened using a Devil Secret Skill.”

“Really strange, how strange.”

He Song, feigning a certain level of expertise in Devil Secret Skills yet without profound mastery, knitted his brows as he expressed doubts about the Enlightenment Tea Leaves before him.

This question

Not only indicates He Song’s doubts about the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

But also prevents He Song’s image, in the eyes of Han Yuezi, from suddenly being construed as one of the Demonic Cultivators.

A Nascent Soul cultivator who, years ago, came across a Devil Secret Skill by chance but never practiced it, merely having some understanding of it.

After all, He Song merely skimmed over that Devil Secret Skill.

He neither cultivated it nor delved deeply into it.

While such cases are not particularly common in the Cultivation World, they are not rare and there are quite a few of them.

The Righteous Tao and diabolism in the Cultivation World indeed have a clear dividing line between them.

However, the cultivators of both sides are not the sort that would fight at every encounter.

It’s actually quite normal for Righteous Cultivators and Demonic Cultivators to appear together within an Immortal City or Immortal State.

After all, the headquarters of the Treasure Pavilion was built near the border of the Demonic Cultivators’ domain.

Both occupy the same Immortal Domain along with the Deity Transforming Holy Land of the diabolism side.

Under such circumstances.

The connections between Righteous Cultivators and Demonic Cultivators in the Cultivation World are actually quite numerous.

And the chances of unintentionally obtaining a Devil Secret Skill are certainly not nonexistent.

Therefore, even though He Song said so and admitted that he indeed had a Devil Secret Skill, Han Yuezi would not be overly concerned.

Because this was He Song’s own fortune and had nothing to do with her.

However, by saying so, He Song also explained why he was able to detect something amiss with the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

This meant Han Yuezi naturally had no reason to suspect how He Song could have noticed this.

And Han Yuezi,

Upon hearing He Song’s words.

Her expression flashed with fleeting changes.

But she didn’t speak to refute; instead, she silently nodded.

“Fellow Daoist guessed correctly.”

“These Enlightenment Tea Leaves in my possession were indeed ripened using a Devil Secret Skill.”

“Back when the Treasure Pavilion first acquired these leaves, we tried every possible method to improve their yield but failed.”

“It was during a transaction with the Taotie Ghost Market that inspiration struck.”

“If our righteous magic could not increase the yield of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.”

“Why not try a Devil Secret Technique?”

“And as a result, that’s when the yield of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves began to see a significant increase.”

“However, while there are indeed disadvantages to using a Devil Secret Technique to hasten the ripening of Enlightenment Tea Leaves.”

“For Nascent Soul cultivators aiming to enhance their Cultivation and to gain speed in comprehending various Magical Techniques and Secrets, the effects are genuinely significant.”

“Therefore, if there are cultivators willing to endure the loss of their lifespan.”

“These Enlightenment Tea Leaves can indeed be considered Treasures that enhance one’s Cultivation upon consumption.”

“The lifespan lost from consuming these Enlightenment Tea Leaves is not much, just a mere ten years.”

“Yet once consumed, the enhancement to one’s Cultivation could be equivalent to several decades, or even more. The trade-off is massive by comparison.”

“Furthermore, one can also gain a rapid ability to comprehend various Magical Techniques and Secrets for a period of time.”

“Considering this.”

“The ten years of lifespan lost can completely be compensated for by the effects of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.”

“And you’ll still gain quite a bit more.”

“It’s completely within the endurance range of a Nascent Soul cultivator.”

“It’s just a pity.”

“Even with the Devil Secret Skill stimulating the ripening of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves, the yield remains quite low.”

“Otherwise, the power of my Treasure Pavilion might have risen to a higher level.”

As she said this, Han Yuezi shook her head slightly, seemingly filled with sentiment.

However.

Upon hearing Han Yuezi’s words,

And understanding the pros and cons of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves,

He Song at this moment became immediately interested in the effects of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

Losing ten years of lifespan.

In exchange for the mana one might achieve through decades, or even longer, of Cultivation.

And what’s more, it can also improve one’s comprehension speed of various Magical Techniques and Secrets for a period of time.

Such a deal.

Even the exceedingly cautious He Song felt this was a surefire gain without loss.

Moreover, after hearing from Han Yuezi that the lifespan lost due to the Enlightenment Tea Leaves was not significant, and the return was exceptionally substantial,

The worries that originally lingered in He Song’s heart dissipated immediately.

Initially, He Song thought that if he directly proposed to buy the two Enlightenment Tea Leaves from Han Yuezi, she might feel that he wasn’t cautious enough, and that they weren’t on the same page.

But now that he had heard from Han Yuezi that the lifespan lost from consuming the Enlightenment Tea Leaves was only a mere ten years, and the rewards were extremely rich,

He Song was no longer worried about it at all.

Because such a loss is actually bearable for any Nascent Soul cultivator.

Some Nascent Soul cultivators with many Enlightenment Tea Leaves at hand,

Could even use these Enlightenment Tea Leaves to rapidly advance their Cultivation.

Able to elevate their Cultivation from Nascent Soul Early Stage to the realm of Nascent Soul Perfection as swiftly as possible.

However,

He Song was somewhat puzzled at this moment.

If Enlightenment Tea Leaves are so effective,

Why would the upper echelons of Treasure Pavilion still choose to sell them instead of consuming them themselves?

With such a doubt in his mind, He Song’s gaze turned to Han Yuezi.

And he saw that at this moment, Han Yuezi was also looking at him with a smile.

Seeing He Song’s gaze, Han Yuezi spoke in a calm and unhurried manner.

“Fellow Daoist, are you wondering,”

“Why, if Enlightenment Tea is so beneficial, do I not consume it myself but instead offer it for resource exchange?”

“And moreover, my Leng Family members hardly consume such hastily matured Enlightenment Tea Leaves and only wait to pick them from the mother plant?”

“Fellow Daoist may not know,”

“These Enlightenment Tea Leaves, though matured using Devil Secret Skills, are indeed quite effective compared to the lost ten years of lifespan.”

“But compared to the Enlightenment Tea Leaves picked from the mother plant, their efficacy is much weaker, and they also diminish longevity.”

“Why would my Leng Family cultivators choose to consume these Enlightenment Tea Leaves that have been matured with Devil Secret Skills?”

“Especially when they can obtain the leaves taken directly from the mother plant?”

“Furthermore,”

“For treasures like the Enlightenment Tea Leaves, the first consumption always offers the best effect.”

“With subsequent consumptions, their efficacy will continuously decrease.”

“Until ultimately, even if consumed, they will no longer have any effect.”

“Therefore, the first Enlightenment Tea Leaves my Leng Family members consume are mostly the ones picked from the mother plant.”

“As for the Enlightenment Tea Leaves consumed later, with my Leng Family’s share, we can indeed perfectly cover it.”

“Even so, there would still be a surplus.”

“In such a case, these two Enlightenment Tea Leaves finally came into my hands.”

Having said this,

Han Yuezi’s gaze shifted,

And in her look towards He Song, a hint of resignation also emerged.

“Of course, it’s not that outsiders have no chance to obtain the Enlightenment Tea Leaves picked from the mother plant.”

“It’s just that, given your caution, Fellow Daoist,”

“I fear even if I were to lay out the conditions, you would not agree.”

“In that case, it might be better not to mention them.”

With that, Han Yuezi shook her head slightly, appearing quite resigned.

He Song’s caution had indeed made a strong impression on her during this visit.