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第四卷 七星岛 第六百一十三章 长生丹与储灵带

The bottle cap was opened, and the fragrance wafted out. Three snow-white pills were revealed.

This item was obtained by Lin Xuan from the Jade Profound Sect. Together with the talisman treasures, its value was beyond measure. Unfortunately, he didn't recognize it.

This wasn't unusual either. Although he came from Spirit Herb Mountain, there were countless ancient elixirs in existence, many of which had been lost over time. How could he possibly know them all?

Lin Xuan released his spirit sense and enveloped the snow-white immortal pills with it. He then placed one on his tongue to taste; it was sour and sweet, but still couldn't determine its effects.

Given this, Lin Xuan was hesitant to swallow it. Elixirs shouldn't be consumed recklessly, as they could cause harm.

What should he do? He didn't have any reference materials at hand.

Then a flash of inspiration struck him. He slapped his thigh and realized that the treasure chest contained an elixir scroll.

Lin Xuan quickly took out the scroll and delved into it with his spirit sense.

After about a quarter-hour, Lin Xuan's face lit up with joy.

"Immortal Elixir!"

Although he had anticipated this item to be of great importance, he never expected its value to be so high. It could actually increase one's lifespan! This was almost beyond belief. After all, cultivators sought the path of immortality precisely for that reason, and this elixir promised a hundred years more.

Lin Xuan narrated his experience to Yue'er, who listened with wide eyes.

"Master, what happened just now?"

Yue'er was startled by an inexplicable heart palpitation. She felt as if she couldn't breathe properly. This sudden feeling left her somewhat disoriented, but being no fool, she quickly realized the significance of Lin Xuan's situation.

Cultivation was fraught with danger; could Master have gone mad?

With a growing sense of urgency, Yue'er rushed over to check on him.

Upon entering, she saw Lin Xuan pale and lying lifelessly on the floor. Her heart pounded as she wondered if he had truly lost his mind.

"Master, what happened?" Yue'er was worried but also curious about this strange elixir.

Lin Xuan's voice was weak: "Yue'er, don't move. I'm just tired."

As the master of the situation, Lin Xuan remained calm. He had checked himself and found no injuries, only that his energy had been completely drained by the belt.

This belt truly seemed sinister.

Hearing this, Yue'er gained some confidence. She took out an elixir from her storage and fed it to him.

The elixir entered his body, and a warm sensation rose in his dantian. Lin Xuan struggled to sit up and formed hand seals as he meditated to restore his strength. Time passed, and finally, his complexion turned rosy.

"Phew!"

Lin Xuan sighed with relief as he slowly stood up. Although he still felt weak, it was a far cry from before.

After a quick internal examination, there were no issues left.

Lin Xuan stared at the belt on the ground in silence. Yue'er couldn't hold back any longer.

"What happened just now, Master?"

Yue'er was more surprised than worried. If Master hadn't gone mad, what had happened?

Lin Xuan didn't hide anything from her and recounted everything.

Yue'er was awed by his story. They might not have seen many treasures, but this one was too strange.

What hidden secrets lay within it?

Although Yue'er wanted to explore further, she hesitated after witnessing the tragic scene of Lin Xuan's ordeal.

Lin Xuan took out the elixir scroll again and wondered if there were any descriptions about the belt inside.

He delved into his spirit sense. This time, he spent a considerable amount of time—half an hour—before finally looking up with a smile on his face.

"Master, could this not be a trap set by ancient cultivators?" Yue'er asked curiously.

"Haha, a trap? In terms of value, it's even more precious than the Immortal Elixir," Lin Xuan chuckled, as if he had found a fortune.

"The Immortal Elixir?"

Yue'er blinked, clearly confused. Lin Xuan explained his experience with the elixir.

"Congratulations, Master. Congratulations." Yue'er was delighted. She knew how much a hundred years meant to cultivators.

"It's just for you," Lin Xuan smiled. There were three immortal elixirs in total, and they couldn't be taken together. Once Yue'er formed her元婴, she could use it to rejuvenate her body and extend her lifespan further.

For Lin Xuan, achieving the元婴 stage was still within reach. Even if he failed a few times, success was inevitable. With Yue'er's talent, though not as much support as his own, she should be close too.

What truly worried him was the path after forming the元婴. That was where the true divide lay. Lin Xuan had read ancient texts and knew that in the Primordial Era, only ten percent of cultivators managed to advance beyond the initial stage.

Even those who were lucky enough to reach later stages often encountered bottlenecks. Even if they reached their peak, it was difficult to transcend the Separation Realm.

Although these thoughts seemed distant now, Lin Xuan understood that foresight was essential. With this Immortal Elixir, his and Yue'er's lifespans had increased by a hundred years, making ascension more hopeful.

However, he felt slightly off-topic. After discussing the Immortal Elixirs, Yue'er inquired about the belt's mysteries.

Lin Xuan smiled and extended his hand, summoning the belt to his palm with a gesture.

"Master, what are you doing?" Yue'er was startled. Hadn't Master just suffered? Why would he want to repeat that?

"Don't worry; I have my reasons," Lin Xuan stroked the ancient treasure in his hands. A warm glow flashed in his eyes: "In the elixir scroll, I found out about this storage belt."

"Storage belt?"

"Yes." Lin Xuan nodded and began explaining.

"Ayaya, have you heard of the Gathering Essence Elixir?"

"Of course," Yue'er replied, puzzled by Master's sudden mention. "It is said to be a treasure from the Spirit Realm, capable of instantly restoring one's energy with no side effects."

Such an elixir was irresistible for cultivators, especially in combat against peers. With just one, they could stand invincible.

However, this treasure only appeared occasionally during ancient times when Spirit Realm cultivators brought it here by chance. It was a fleeting phenomenon.

This shouldn't have existed in their world, even in the Spirit Realm, where it was highly prized.

Some clever individuals had attempted to replicate it but found it too difficult. While orthodox sects failed,魔道 practitioners made some progress.

After all, magic users were known for taking shortcuts and deviating from conventional methods. Eventually, they managed to create a replica of the Gathering Essence Elixir.

Lin Xuan wasn't unfamiliar with this; he had even dabbled in it. For instance, the Demon Soul Pill could restore energy, though not as effectively. It was useful in critical moments but came with potential risks.

"Master, are you going too far? How is an elixir related to a belt?"

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