Chapter 1699: Chapter 641: Indefinite Golden Light Pearl and Purple Brilliance Subdue Demon Divine Light
His words were not mere boasting, for in terms of Dharma Treasures, the quantity on his person might not match Zhou Zhiying’s, but the quality was by no means lacking.
However, Zhou Zhiying seemed to have made up her mind and immediately looked at him with a serious face and said, "This is just a token of a disciple’s filial piety. If Master doesn’t accept, it would be like not considering me as part of your own family!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Chun was immediately put in a tight spot, and of course, he couldn’t admit to that.
After hesitating for a while, he could only smile and nod, saying, "Very well then, I shall accept this ’Indefinite Golden Light Pearl.’ As for the ’Wind and Cloud Wings,’ you should keep it yourself; its attributes are more suitable for you."
Having said that, he raised his hand to receive the golden pearl, speaking in a tone that brooked no disagreement, "That’s settled then. Ying’er, don’t try to press me with words again. Your master also needs to maintain face!"
"Alright, since Master has spoken thus, I dare not insist. But you must accept all these Spirit Apricot Fruits, as I really can’t make use of them!"
Zhou Zhiying blushed slightly, having no choice but to retrieve the ’Wind and Cloud Wings’ Dharma Treasure.
After hearing her words, Zhou Chun also nodded and said, "These Spirit Apricot Fruits are indeed very useful for me, so I won’t stand on ceremony."
Decades have passed, and the ’True Return Pills’ in Zhou Chun’s possession have dwindled to just two, yet his cultivation level is still quite far from the Golden Core Late Stage.
The appearance of these Spirit Apricot Fruits is timely, as they can save him decades of arduous cultivation.
Additionally, they can be consumed by those who have not yet taken them, such as the Golden Armor Turtle Bearer Stone, Golden Winged Tiger, and Flame Prison Phoenix.
For such spiritual objects that enhance the mana and cultivation level of Golden Core Stage cultivators, the more, the better.
After accepting nine Spirit Apricot Fruits, he studied for a moment, then looked at Zhou Zhiying and said, "According to the list you provided, there are many spiritual medicines in that cave dwelling that can be used to refine rare elixirs to enhance mana and cultivation. It’s just that our family doesn’t have a distinguished enough alchemist, so it may be difficult to realize the full potential of these spiritual medicines."
"Therefore, I want to make a copy of the Alchemy Inheritance you obtained from Xuanfeng Nephew to give to Fellow Daoist Luo Qingni, so that she can help refine the related elixirs. What do you think, Ying’er?"
This had been his original plan, but now that the owner of the secret realm cave is, after all, Zhou Zhiying, and picking spiritual medicine in the future will require going through her, he felt it necessary to respect his disciple’s own wishes.
Of course, he knew clearly that Zhou Zhiying was unlikely to refuse.
Sure enough, after listening to him, Zhou Zhiying immediately said without hesitation, "I have no objections, Master can decide."
Having said that, she looked at Zhou Chun seriously and said, "Master, I am immensely grateful for your care and concern. As I’ve said before, once I truly inherit the secret realm cave owner’s legacy, apart from what I need for myself, all other treasures are at your disposal, so there’s no need to ask for my opinion on everything!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chun felt gratified by this disciple’s filial piety, yet did not forget to caution, "Ying’er, you don’t understand. Even though we are master and disciple, the things in that secret realm cave belong to Senior Xuanfeng Nephew, so even if you don’t mind sharing the treasures with your master, I can’t just take without asking. It’s a matter of principle!"
Zhou Chun knew that human hearts can change, and even close relationships like spouses and parent-child can fall apart over personal interests, sometimes even coming to blows.
Due to her upbringing and natural aptitude, Zhou Zhiying, who he had consistently tried to influence, may not attach much importance to those spiritual medicines in the cave at the moment and is very willing to help her master.
However, if she encounters setbacks in her cultivation or certain special circumstances in the future, she may look back on today’s events and have grievances against her master for taking things without permission.
At that time, the master and disciple, now as close as father and daughter, could have their relationship fractured.
While the still somewhat young Zhou Zhiying might not care, as her master, he must uphold principles to avert future rifts in their relationship.
And Zhou Zhiying, being an intelligent person with good comprehension, seemed to understand when Zhou Chun spoke to her seriously. She soon nodded and said, "I understand, I will remember your teachings, Master."
"You are teachable indeed! Next, go have your Core Formation in the Tianyuan Immortal City. Once you succeed, retrieve some things from the cave for your master!"
Zhou Chun nodded slightly and immediately laid out his plan.
"Yes, I will follow your instructions, Master!"
Elated, Zhou Zhiying immediately responded respectfully.
Now laden with treasures but frustrated by insufficient cultivation not to use them, her heart was filled with no small amount of distress.
Now that Zhou Chun wanted her to go into seclusion and form her core, this was exactly what she wished for. She quickly and happily took the Nascent Soul Spirit Material from Zhou Chun and went into seclusion.
Although succeeding in Core Formation with top-grade spiritual root aptitude is practically guaranteed, without the aid of Nascent Soul Spirit Material, it would take much longer to succeed, and besides, she might have to spend even more time stabilizing her cultivation post-formation.