Inside this secret chamber.
Chen Changsheng never expected that the gourd he had waited for nearly ten years would fall so naturally.
It landed in this pool of water.
The next moment.
He saw that after the gourd landed in the pool, a "gurgling" sound arose, and it rapidly absorbed the spiritual liquid from the pool.
The gourd itself also gradually changed from its original emerald green to a faint yellow, and the misty treasure light it contained on its surface gradually disappeared. After it absorbed all the spiritual liquid in the pool, it became indistinguishable from an ordinary gourd.
If Chen Changsheng had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have dared to believe it.
He carefully picked up the gourd and placed it in his palm to examine it closely. It truly seemed like a divine object with its essence hidden, showing no abnormalities.
It was as ordinary as could be.
Moreover, this gourd seemed naturally formed, with its mouth at the top naturally connected, like a meticulously carved, exquisite component.
What made Chen Changsheng even more curious was that this gourd was only so big, at most able to hold one catty of wine or spiritual liquid.
Yet, after it landed in the pool, it was able to absorb all the spiritual liquid from the entire pool.
Could it be that this object was naturally a spatial item, containing a mustard seed space within?
Thinking this, Chen Changsheng's actions were not slow at all. He immediately tried to pull open the gourd's mouth to see what was inside.
However, he found that no matter how much strength he used, he still couldn't move it even a bit.
"Hmm?"
Chen Changsheng immediately realized something. He gently bit his finger, and a few drops of vital blood fell onto the gourd's surface. He immediately sat cross-legged.
He circulated his Mind-Cultivation Technique, intending to refine this object.
He had expected it to be very difficult, but he found it unexpectedly smooth, taking only about the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn.
This object was successfully refined.
With a thought, this gourd disappeared out of thin air and appeared within his Dantian Qi Sea, having been refined by him into his Lifebound Treasure.
He could summon it with just a single thought.
Taking it into his hand again, he had a sudden idea. With another thought, the gourd instantly grew larger.
It could change its size at will according to his wishes, sometimes as large as a water vat, sometimes as small as a needle tip.
"This object is definitely a supreme treasure. I never thought that I, Chen Changsheng, would have such an Opportunity!"
Chen Changsheng's mind was greatly stirred.
Although he still didn't know the specific marvelous uses of this object, it was definitely not simple. He had read many ancient texts within the Family, which contained records of similar treasures.
It's just that such things were all incredibly precious, and ordinary Cultivators simply couldn't get access to them.
But now, he actually possessed one.
Doesn't this mean... the Great Dao of Longevity is within reach in the future?
For a moment, Chen Changsheng's thoughts soared, but soon, he stabilized his mind and stopped thinking about such distant things.
After all, even if it was a supreme treasure, the path to longevity still had to be walked one step at a time.
He changed the gourd to a size that fit perfectly in his hand and observed it carefully, discovering that the characters "Creation" were naturally carved at its bottom.
"Creation Immortal Gourd..."
Seizing the Creation of heaven and earth, containing the Immortal Gourd of ancient and modern times—for some reason, such a thought arose in Chen Changsheng's mind.
Since that was the case, he would call it the Creation Immortal Gourd from now on.
Then, he slowly pulled open the gourd's mouth and looked at the space inside, only to find it a chaotic void.
It was impossible to see clearly.
He tilted it downwards, but nothing poured out. The pool of spiritual liquid it had absorbed had disappeared to who knows where.
But in his perception, he could feel that the gourd was empty; the pool of spiritual liquid it had originally absorbed was the gourd's final nourishment.
This was a natural feeling after refining it into his Lifebound Treasure.
However, Chen Changsheng did not know the specific marvelous uses of this gourd and needed to discover them himself.
Thinking this, he no longer dwelled on it.
With a thought, he absorbed the Creation Immortal Gourd into his Dantian Qi Sea. He then looked at this space again. The pool had completely dried up, and the gourd vine, after its fruit ripened and fell, had also completely withered, losing all its spirituality.
Seeing that there was nothing else, he then exited the secret chamber and closed the stone door.
He arrived outside the Immortal Cave.
"Brother Changsheng, the Clan Chief asked me to bring you Cultivation resources..."
At this moment, Chen Changming, dressed in a green robe and also of the 'Chang' generation, rushed over, holding a Storage Pouch.
He was also a Four Spiritual Root Cultivator, at Qi Refining second-level, and was currently assisting Fourth Uncle Chen Chenshui in managing Family affairs. While it was called 'managing,' he was actually doing mostly errands.
Upon reaching Chen Changsheng, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and handed over the Storage Pouch: "Brother Changsheng, the Clan Chief has already appointed you Young Clan Leader, saying that forty percent of the Family's annual income will be provided to you as Cultivation resources."
"Here are three hundred twenty-one Spirit Stones and five Qi Gathering Pills, as well as the jade spring wine brewed by our Chen Family with spiritual rice, all for you, Brother Changsheng."
As he spoke, the young man's eyes became a little red.
Clearly, the Family was in great difficulty now, with forty percent of its annual income being only a little over three hundred Spirit Stones. But even with such a small amount,
they still had to provide forty percent to Chen Changsheng. It was false to say the young man wasn't upset.
One must know that he worked diligently, yet his monthly Family stipend was only two Spirit Stones, amounting to no more than twenty-four per year.
And that was under the condition of completing Family tasks.
But Chen Changsheng, on the other hand, didn't have to do anything, yet his treatment was maximized. This made Chen Changming, as a fellow Cultivator of the same generation, feel extremely unbalanced internally.
He also knew the Family's predicament, but he just couldn't balance it. They were all Family disciples, and all young. Wasn't it just having a better Spiritual Root? Why?
Moreover, even if resources were tilted, he still had to deliver them.
Chen Changsheng was also a bit helpless about this. He also knew Chen Changming's thoughts; among the Family's fellow Cultivators, there was no one who didn't envy him.
He sighed, took the Storage Pouch, and invited, "Thank you, Brother Changming, for making the trip. Would you like to come in for a cup of tea..."
"No need, Brother Changsheng. I still need to go with Fourth Uncle to the Mortal area to test this year's Immortal Seedlings."
Although Chen Changming felt unbalanced inside, he kept it hidden and dared not show any disrespect on the surface.
After he left.
Looking at the young man's retreating figure, Chen Changsheng couldn't help but sigh again.
He could feel that he and his fellow Family members were growing increasingly distant, but he couldn't say anything, as he was the beneficiary of the situation.
However, if he considered it from their perspective, how could their hearts be balanced? They were all Family disciples, and all young.
Because of this, he could only urge himself to Cultivate even harder, so that after achieving something, he could repay the Family well in the future.
Returning to his Immortal Cave, he opened the Storage Pouch.
There were many things inside. First were the three hundred twenty-one Spirit Stones and five Qi Gathering Pills. Although they were Low Grade, with these resources,
his Cultivation speed would become even faster. What originally would have taken a month to Breakthrough to Qi Refining sixth-level would now probably only take half a month or even ten days.
There were also two jars of the Chen Family's exclusive jade spring wine, which could also increase Cultivation speed. At least for the next half a year, he wouldn't have to worry about Cultivation resources.
Immediately, Chen Changsheng prepared to enter meditation and Cultivate.
But suddenly, he thought of something. With a thought, the Creation Immortal Gourd in the center of his Dantian Qi Sea appeared in his hand.
"What is the purpose of this Creation Immortal Gourd? I don't know... Can these Spirit Stones, Qi Gathering Pills, and jade spring wine change if I put them inside?"
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PS: Cultivation Ranks: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Body Integration, Undergoing Tribulation, Mahayana.