sonovelo Chapter 359: Resources
Chapter 359: Resources
Chapter 359: Resources
Mo Fuyang’s gaze seemed drawn to Chen Xun’s hand, captivated by the strange force emanating from the faint glow.
The blackened object crumbled entirely under the glow, dissolving into pure five-elemental energy that merged seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
Chen Xun squinted, rubbing his fingers thoughtfully. The object was clearly an ancient remnant, completely devoid of any remaining spiritual value.
“S-Senior,” Mo Fuyang stammered, his expression filled with shock as though witnessing the impossible. “With your level of power, why would you even come to a place like this garbage dump?”
“This has little to do with power. You’ve simply seen too few techniques,” Chen Xun replied coolly.
“Y-Yes, Senior. You’re absolutely right!” Mo Fuyang nodded fervently.
“Hmm? What’s this?” Chen Xun’s gaze locked onto a piece of tarnished metal buried in the pile. With a casual wave of his hand, the refuse shifted, revealing a palm-sized fragment.
“Senior, your eye is exceptional! This is a fragment of a Great Desolate Crow God Crystal!” Mo Fuyang exclaimed, his eyes lighting up with recognition. “A fragment this size, if I used my Nascent Soul Fire to refine it, could yield a fingernail-sized piece in three months.”
Mo Fuyang’s voice brimmed with admiration as he explained. For Nascent Soul “treasure hunters” like him, refining materials others discarded was a means to transform time and effort into survival.
“What are its uses? What’s its value?” Chen Xun asked.
“Senior, the Crow God Crystal is highly compatible with spiritual energy and extraordinarily durable. It’s an ideal base for most magical tools or foundational structures.
“Its broad utility makes it extremely sought-after. The fragments are smelted into pure material and used to craft countless items.
Chen Xun’s mind began to form a plan. This vast cultivation world was filled with untapped potential, but it demanded a methodical approach. Starting with these neglected garbage dumps seemed a reasonable foundation.
Brother Ox’s scrutiny of the crystal fragment intensified. His hand emitted a glow that dissolved the impurities, leaving behind a glossy, obsidian-black shard slightly larger than a fingernail.
Mo Fuyang’s jaw dropped. “Senior... that refinement... that... took seconds?!”
Brother Ox examined the pristine shard closely, nodding in satisfaction.
“Little friend, where is the Crow God Crystal typically sourced?” Chen Xun asked.
“The Great Desolation. Its crystal mines are auctioned to great fanfare across Xuanwei Heavens. The surrounding beast clans fiercely protect properly acquired mines.”
Chen Xun jotted down ‘Great Desolation’ in his notebook before shifting topics. “And what is this Mengmu Wood I’ve heard about?”
Mo Fuyang eagerly explained. “Senior, Mengmu—officially named the ‘Mengxu Biba Tree’—is a treasure of this sea domain. Certain islands nurture these trees due to the unique environmental conditions here.
“It takes a thousand years for a Mengxu Biba Tree to mature into usable wood, and five thousand years for it to reach its prime.
“This wood has unparalleled properties: it is impervious to fire and water and resistant to most magical forces. It’s indispensable for crafting magical tools, foundational structures, celestial warships, and even the cores of certain caves and blessed lands.”
Chen Xun listened intently, the corner of his mouth curling into a subtle smile. The world of Taiyi was proving to be a boundless treasure trove—if navigated with the right plans and partners.