Chapter 544, Enhanced Yuan Energy

Translator: Silavin

 

Qin Yichen’s Martial Body Bead was crystal clear and transparent, showing no visible colour.

 

However, within the Martial Body Bead, a white mist-like colour pervaded throughout.

 

“This…” Qin Yichen himself was clearly stunned.

 

Obviously, he had not expected such changes after absorbing the Spirit Seed energy.

 

*Siii!* As his thoughts stirred, a wisp of Yuan Energy emerged from his fingertip.

 

Originally, Yuan Energy should have been like burning flames, but now it was somewhat different. It was filled with sharpness, no longer resembling fire, but rather like a sharp sword—pointed and menacing!

 

Even though it was merely this single wisp, Qin Yichen could still sense the astonishing destructive power contained within!

 

*Clang!* To test it, Qin Yichen took out a long sword made of Black Cloud Ore from his ring.

 

*Ding!* As a flash of white light passed through, the Black Cloud Ore sword broke cleanly in two.

 

Moreover, the cut was extremely neat, just like a knife slicing through tofu—smooth and precise.

 

*Siii…* Qin Yichen drew in a sharp breath, his eyes gleaming with brilliance.

 

He was well aware of the strength of Black Cloud Ore. Apart from some extremely rare metallic ores, Black Cloud Ore was absolutely amongst the finest.

 

However, even a sword forged from Black Cloud Ore could not withstand the sharpness of his Yuan Energy, which showed just how terrifying this Yuan Energy had become.

 

This was merely Yuan Energy alone.

 

As for the Spirit Sword condensed from his Yuan Energy, its power would be unimaginable.

 

This was absolutely a tremendous and unexpected surprise!

 

Qin Yichen had never anticipated that absorbing a Spirit Seed would bring such dramatic changes to his Yuan Energy.

 

“So, energy from Spirit Seeds can actually enhance one’s own Yuan Energy…” Now, Qin Yichen finally understood why Spirit Seeds were fought over by countless powerful cultivators, and why even the most ordinary Spirit Seed commanded such frighteningly high prices.

 

These were the benefits that Spirit Seeds could bring!

 

In his previous life, Qin Yichen had solely focused on cultivating Spiritual Energy and had not had the capability to cultivate Martial Arts. He had often failed to understand why those powerful Martial Artists would fight bloody battles over a single Spirit Seed.

 

Now, he understood.

 

Furthermore, he also understood why some ancient Forces were completely unshakeable.

 

The reason lay precisely here.

 

Even accounting for differences in talent, the gap between a Martial Artist who had refined a Spirit Seed and one who had not was not negligible.

 

Qin Yichen could feel that after absorbing this High Grade Spirit Seed, his Yuan Energy had been enhanced by at least tenfold, perhaps even more than tenfold!

 

What about those who belonged to powerful Forces? Given that they were already peerless geniuses with access to Spirit Seeds as a resource, their strength absolutely exceeded the imagination.

 

“It seems Ouyang Haotian is not so simple either…” Qin Yichen’s expression grew somewhat grave.

 

He had not yet fought against Ouyang Haotian.

 

However, Ouyang Haotian was regarded by the Ouyang Family as their final hope for revival, possessing almost all of the Ouyang Family’s resources. Qin Yichen could imagine just how powerful he must be.

 

“I must acquire more Spirit Seeds!” Qin Yichen tightly clenched his fists.

 

However, acquiring Spirit Seeds was easier said than done. One must know that even the most ordinary Spirit Seed was valued at over one million gold coins!

 

Even though he had provided the Compound Pill Formula, the Feng Family had only given him two million gold coins. Even if he spent all his savings to acquire several ordinary Spirit Seeds, what would that accomplish?

 

“This is not enough! Far from enough!” Qin Yichen’s goal was not limited to ordinary Spirit Seeds.

 

His thoughts began to turn…

 

Firstly, having not yet become an Earth Grade Alchemy Master, he had not unlocked his Divine Eyes and naturally could not participate in this form of ‘gambling’.

 

After all, Shooting Star Spirit Crystals were not inexpensive either. Investing two million gold coins might very well result in a complete loss.

 

He had witnessed far too many people who had been ruined by gambling Shooting Star Spirit Crystals.

 

Shooting Star Spirit Crystals were not so easily able to yield Spirit Seeds. Otherwise, how could those who obtained Shooting Star Spirit Crystals possibly sell them?

 

Moreover, those Shooting Star Spirit Crystals of good quality often commanded high prices, sometimes even exceeding ordinary Spirit Seeds themselves. If one could extract High Grade Spirit Seeds, that would be fortunate, but if not, the losses would be beyond what ordinary people could bear.

 

Even without having unlocked his Divine Eyes, Qin Yichen’s attention remained fixed on Shooting Star Spirit Crystals.

 

Directly purchasing Spirit Seeds was unrealistic.

 

Furthermore, the price of High Grade Spirit Seeds was absolutely beyond what he could currently afford.

 

Items like the Compound Pill Formulas became more valuable the fewer were released. If too many were released, their value would naturally decline.

 

Naturally, Qin Yichen did not wish to release those Higher Grade Pill Formulas.

 

*Knock, knock…* Just as he was troubling over these thoughts, there came a knock at the door, and he opened his eyes.

 

It turned out that dawn had already broken.

 

After tidying himself up, Qin Yichen opened the door.

 

At the entrance stood Shen Ling and Gongshu Zhiyi.

 

Shen Ling remained her usual self, bold and forthright like the Senior Sister she was.

 

“I heard you’re interested in Shooting Star Spirit Crystals. Would you like me to take you to see some?” Facing Qin Yichen, her beautiful eyes curved into crescents, seemingly unchanged by the events of the previous evening.

 

Seeing her like this, Qin Yichen breathed a sigh of relief and casually asked, “Where to?”

 

“Water Moon Crystal House!”

 

“Water Moon Crystal House?” Qin Yichen’s eyes suddenly brightened. Having shown little interest initially, he suddenly became enthusiastic. “Let’s go then!”

 

“Eh…” Shen Ling looked at him in bewilderment. She truly had not expected him to be a gambler!

 

Obviously, she had learned from Gongshu Zhiyi about Qin Yichen spending one hundred thousand gold coins to purchase what seemed like scraps of Shooting Star Spirit Crystals.

 

Now, when she mentioned the Crystal House, Qin Yichen showed such enthusiasm. What was this if not a gambler?

 

“Are we going or not?” After walking a few steps, Qin Yichen noticed that Shen Ling had not followed and turned back to urge her on.

 

After Shen Ling mentioned Water Moon Crystal House, he suddenly recalled certain matters.

 

Water Moon Crystal House was one of the largest Crystal Houses in the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty, backed by one of the four Major Families of the Imperial Dynasty… the Sha Family.

 

The Sha Family’s foundation surpassed even that of the Qian Family. Moreover, the Sha Family Ancestors had been figures who fought alongside the Founding Monarch of the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty, earning particular regard within the Imperial Dynasty.

 

It was said that the Sha Family’s enduring prosperity was partly due to the Heavenly Dragon Royal Family.

 

In fact, the original Ouyang Family had been no inferior to the Sha Family, but due to certain circumstances, the Ouyang Family had suffered some setbacks and was now considerably less prominent than the current Sha Family.

 

Within the Water Moon Crystal House, certain events had occurred that remained vivid in Qin Yichen’s memory.

 

“Oh, okay…” At Qin Yichen’s urging, Shen Ling led them out of the door.