Chapter 14: Awakening the Wood Spiritual Root

“System, how many points are needed to advance to the Nascent Soul stage?”

As Jiang Nianxian flew towards the Medicine King Valley on her sword, she asked.

【Dear, it requires 5500 points.】

“So many?!”

【Of course, it’s only natural. After all, it usually takes ordinary people decades or even centuries to achieve.】

“Let’s put cultivation aside for now. Are there any options for enhancing my appearance?”

The desire for beauty is universal, and Jiang Niannian was no exception.

【Currently, there are options for whitening and smoothing the skin, breast enhancement, butt enhancement, beautiful hair, long legs, and slim waist~】

“How many points for whitening and smoothing the skin and beautiful hair?”

【Only 1000 points each.】

“Alright.”

【Transaction completed. Current points: 3860.】

Jiang Niannian quickly performed a hand seal, and a small floating water mirror appeared in front of her.

In the mirror, her skin was no longer dull but was now fair and smooth, making her lips appear even more vibrant.

Her almond eyes were clear and bright, and although her appearance was striking, her expression carried a hint of innocence.

She had truly undergone a transformation.

Even her long hair was now glossy and black.

【What makes me more beautiful is the skin, right? No, it’s the hair. I need to nourish it more purely.】

Jiang Nianxian: …Are you enjoying joking like this?

After a short while, a small valley gradually appeared in the void, covered by a barrier.

As she approached, the aroma of grass and trees became increasingly intense.

This must be the Medicine King Valley.

As soon as Jiang Niannian landed, she encountered Shen Yu coming out of the valley.

He was wearing a goose-yellow spring shirt today.

Upon seeing her, he raised an eyebrow and coldly mocked, “You?”

Jiang Niannian replied gently, “I heard that the Medicine King Valley loses some precious medicinal herbs every year. I have a way to change this situation.”

Shen Yu crossed his arms and squinted at her.

“No merit, no reward, what do you want?”

“It’s still the same request…”

“I won’t help you, so there’s no need for your help either.”

Shen Yu interrupted and was about to leave when someone from the Medicine King Valley rushed out in a panic, “Oh no! Oh no! Lord Sage, the Purple Spirit Body Refining Flower is dying!”

“F*ck! I’ll go see.”

Shen Yu’s usual arrogance vanished, and his tone was filled with anger, with even some words trembling slightly.

After taking a few steps, he looked back at Jiang Niannian and asked, “Can you really save it?”

“Of course I can.”

At this point, she had to say she could.

“If you can save the Purple Spirit Body Refining Flower, I will agree to your request.”

Passing through the long corridor, the view opened up to reveal a vast array of rare and exotic herbs.

The soil looked very fertile and loose, moist and comfortable.

But when Jiang Niannian arrived in front of the Purple Spirit Body Refining Flower, she was dumbfounded.

She had never seen such a condition before.

Even though she was well-versed in agricultural books and had rich practical experience, the plants in the cultivation world were indeed quite different from those in modern times.

“Can you save it or not?” Shen Yu asked impatiently.

“……I can……” Jiang Niannian felt a bit unsure, but for the sake of her little cub, she had to steel herself.

【Dear, since you have a wood-type spiritual root, activating it requires only 1800 points~】

At this moment, the system’s voice was like a refreshing spring in a parched desert to Jiang Niannian.

She replied with her consciousness, “Can activating the spiritual root save this plant?”

【It depends on personal luck~】

“Alright, let’s take a chance.”

【Transaction completed. Current points: 2060.】

As soon as the words were spoken, Jiang Niannian’s face turned pale.

It felt as if the spiritual energy of the heavens and earth instantly surged into her body, tempering her bones.

Her whole body ached and tingled, as if countless steel needles dipped in soft bone powder were piercing into her.

The pain was unbearable!

It could truly be described as a rebirth.

“What’s wrong with you?” Shen Yu hurriedly supported her, grasping her wrist.

“A top-grade wood spiritual root, awakened?!”

“Ahhhh!!!” Jiang Niannian screamed hysterically.

Shen Yu’s eyes widened in shock.

He lightly tapped her several acupoints to seal them, positioned her in a meditative posture, and placed his hands on her back, slowly transferring his spiritual energy to alleviate her pain.

In a daze, she saw her entire skin charred black as if burned by fire.

She felt she was in a vast land, a lush, serene place with only a towering ancient tree covered in flowers.

“Come, child, I’ve been waiting for you.”

A voice tempted her.

She touched a flower on the tree with longing and affection, and the spiritual veins stored in the flower bud were instantly refined.

A stream of hot energy flowed into a green light string, and the light string exuded a dense, white spiritual liquid.

After an unknown amount of time, the verdant vitality slowly permeated her body, infusing into her limbs and bones, rejuvenating her decayed remnants.

Her skin absorbed the cool, sweet nourishment and restored its delicate and moist appearance.

It was the essence of wood spiritual.

Suddenly, a faint girl’s voice reached Jiang Niannian’s ears, “It hurts so much. Can someone save me? My body is full of impurities. If this continues, I will die.”

Jiang Niannian asked, “Who are you?”

“I am the Purple Spirit Body Refining Flower. Please save me.”

Jiang Niannian opened her eyes suddenly.

In an instant, it seemed that all the immortal herbs in the valley came to life.

Overlord Flower: “What are you staring at! Have you never seen such a handsome herb?”

Shy Immortal Herb: “Oh~ I’m so shy. A stranger has come to the valley~”

Water Spirit Lotus: “How dare Brother Yu touch that woman in front of me! Unforgivable! Brother Yu’s hands should only touch me! Hiss!”

Drunken Cloud Immortal Herb: “Today, Shen Yu looks so handsome~ Ah, I can’t take it. I’m going to faint again.”

Thousand-Year Man-Eating Flower: “Hey, why haven’t you fed me yet? If you don’t give me meat soon, I’ll eat you!”

……

This scene surprised Jiang Niannian as much as when you were petting a cat and it suddenly scratched you and said, “Let go of your hands, shit shoveler!”

Oh my god.

“Save me.”

Right, focus on the main task.

Jiang Niannian, relying on her senses, released spiritual energy from her body.

The energy extended like vines, slowly entering the Purple Spirit Body Refining Flower, moving carefully until she encountered a mass of sludge.

She meticulously cleared the black substance.

Soon, some grayish filth oozed out from the flower’s surface, and the flower’s color turned from black to purple, regaining its vitality.

Shen Yu looked at Jiang Niannian in disbelief. He had to admit that this woman’s talent in wood spells was far beyond his expectations.

After the treatment, Jiang Niannian let out a heavy sigh.

With the complete awakening of the wood spiritual root, she felt clear-minded and invigorated.

Turning around, she saw Shen Yu looking at her with a complex expression.

She instinctively smiled and said, “Thank you for earlier.”

Shen Yu felt an inexplicable emotion surge in his heart and couldn’t help but speak urgently, “Why… why are you smiling at me like that? I’m telling you, I wouldn’t like a woman with such a flat figure.”

Jiang Niannian was not angry; she responded gently, “I’m proud of my small chest. I save fabric for the sect.”

Shen Yu: “……”