Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 17: Ice Flower

After resting in the middle of the night, at dawn the next day, as the morning star rose, Tong Bingfeng, not wanting to waste a single moment, once again stepped onto the familiar icy land to begin a new day of hunting monsters.

Following the familiar ice domain, they headed towards the direction where mid-to-lower-grade first-tier demonic beasts roamed. Their two pairs of large front teeth discerned the flow of ice-attribute spiritual energy in the air, trying to quickly locate the traces of a mid-to-lower-grade first-tier demonic beast.

"Logically speaking, areas with abundant spiritual energy above the Ice Domain should also have ice-attribute spiritual herbs growing there. Since Big Fang can lock onto demonic beasts, it should also be aware of spiritual herbs."

After several days of hunting, Tong Bingfeng naturally had a clearer understanding of the function of the two pairs of large teeth, but he had not yet figured out the pattern of searching for traces of ice-attribute spiritual herbs.

After all, compared to demonic beasts, spiritual herbs are more valuable and safer, and of course, they are much rarer.

After generations of cultivators in the Northern Ice Region harvested them, the quantity and supply of wild spiritual herbs have decreased dramatically.

The medicinal herbs available on the market mainly come from the medicinal herb gardens of established sects and families.

"A significantly stronger ice-attribute spiritual energy? And it's pure, without any impurities or extra flavor?"

As expected, the two pairs of large front teeth quickly locked onto an effective ice-attribute spiritual power for him, but this ice-attribute spiritual power was clearly different from the previous ones.

The water-attribute monsters in the icy northern frontier often dabble in the muddy bottom of the water. Over time, this mud has become eroded and has acquired a fishy smell and other mixed, indescribable odors.

Ironically, it was precisely because of his keen sensitivity to different sources of spiritual energy that he was able to pinpoint the location where the demon beast was hiding.

It is precisely because of this that every time he searches for traces of demonic beasts, he has to endure a torment and pain brought by complex auras.

"Good fortune comes naturally; could this spiritual power originate from some kind of independently growing ice-attribute spiritual herb?"

When he thought of this, Tong Bingfeng could not hide the joy on his face. If he could obtain a high-quality, rare, first-grade upper-middle-grade spiritual herb, its value would far exceed that of hunting a first-grade lower-middle-grade demon beast commonly found in the Northern Frontier Ice Domain.

Moreover, spiritual herbs that grow independently are usually not guarded by demonic beasts. As long as he can arrive before the demonic beasts, he may be able to easily pick a spiritual herb intact.

Tong Bingfeng's speed and agility have always been remarkable, and this has been further enhanced by the allure of a suspected unknown elixir.

The magical power flows within the dantian, along fixed meridians, directly into the soles of the feet. With the aid of pure magical power, the cultivator's physical weight is reduced, and stepping on the ice field, one can easily appear more than ten feet away, making it a swift, easy, and comfortable experience.

Throughout the entire search, Tong Bingfeng carefully examined his surroundings, not letting go of any possible clues.

Her lips were turned outwards at an odd angle, revealing her two pairs of large front teeth without any cover, and firmly locking in this wisp of spiritual power.

After half an hour of rapid travel, Tong Bingfeng's figure appeared on a relatively unfamiliar icy area.

The source of this wisp of pure spiritual energy is also clear: an irregularly shaped rhomboid island, about a hundred feet in diameter, located above the ice field.

Throughout the entire Northern Frontier Ice Region, apart from the Spirit Islands with their unique spiritual veins, there are also quite a few other ordinary islands of varying sizes.

Since there is no spiritual vein to possess, it is of no significance to cultivators, so naturally they would not forcibly occupy it, especially such a small island as this.

"No spiritual veins grow on this nameless island, yet the source of the spiritual energy emanating from what appears to be a spiritual herb is this place. Moreover, based on the distance, this place should already be in an area where mid-to-high-grade first-tier demonic beasts coexist."

After carefully examining and calculating, the eagerness and anticipation in Tong Bingfeng's eyes faded considerably, and calmness and rationality returned.

After all, given his current overall strength, with the help of a mid-grade first-tier talisman, hunting mid-grade first-tier demonic beasts is already his limit. If he were to encounter a high-grade first-tier demonic beast, he would probably have no choice but to flee.

Hunting monsters and gathering spiritual herbs are important, as they are among the few ways for Tong Bingfeng to earn spirit stones and cultivation resources at this stage. However, all of this is based on the premise of his life safety.

"So far, no other traces of monsters have been found. Since we're here, let's make the best of it and explore first before worrying about anything else. If we discover any hidden dangers, we can escape immediately."

As a cultivator who aspires to a bright future, one would never easily give up an opportunity that is within reach because of potential dangers.

Cultivation is inherently defying the heavens. Every cultivator's improvement in cultivation is built upon countless bones. Once one embarks on the path of cultivation, how can one easily give up?

"Da da da"

Tong Bingfeng was seen rhythmically striking the diamond-shaped island in front of him with an iron rod as thick as an arm, a move intended to startle the enemy.

Cultivators fear demonic beasts, and vice versa. Seemingly simple methods can effectively stimulate demonic beasts.

"A top-grade, first-tier ice flower?"

With the precise locking and guidance of two pairs of large incisors, a flower about two inches tall with more than ten leaves, crystal clear throughout, with every detail of the veins on each leaf clearly visible.

The two growing leaves at the top of the herb sway gently without wind, attracting and refining the spiritual energy flowing freely above the icy region through a special pattern.

In short, this is a type of medicinal herb that is extremely beautiful and eye-catching in appearance, and its value is beyond doubt.

Every inch of the Ice Flower contains pure, attribute-free spiritual energy, which any cultivator can absorb and refine without any negative effects. This is precisely its most precious quality.

In addition, this spiritual herb can be used as the main ingredient to refine a first-grade superior ice spirit pill, which is a high-quality spiritual pill specifically designed to assist cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Similarly, the Ice Flower can also serve as an auxiliary material in several known second-grade low-level spiritual pills. In short, it is truly in high demand and short supply throughout the vast Northern Frontier Ice Region.

"From adversity comes fortune; this is the greatest and only opportunity I've had since embarking on the path of cultivation."

If you can successfully harvest this first-grade superior ice flower, you can exchange it for a spirit pill that helps you advance to the fourth level of Qi Refining in any shop in the Ice Sea Market.

Tong Bingfeng carefully examined the area within several feet centered on the Ice Flower, and after confirming that there were no monsters or other dangers lurking there, he couldn't wait to go forward and prepare to pick it.

A pair of large hands reached straight for the base of the ice flower, preparing to excavate the entire ice flower and the soil beneath it.