Chapter 1: taiyin spirit stone

"Innkeeper, can I exchange for some taiyin spirit stones?" Bing Cheng wanted to see if these taiyin spirit stones could enhance her Yin-attribute spiritual power.

Although Yin and Yang Spiritual Power are integrated into one body.

In practical terms, they are still two independent existences.

They cannot be converted into the other eight attributes of spiritual power.

Or perhaps Bing Cheng has not yet Cultivated to that stage.

It seems she currently possesses the strength of the Unity Realm Middle Stage, but her Yin and Yang Spiritual Power is probably only equivalent to the Unity Realm Early Stage.

However, her progress is judged by the integrated gray spiritual power she formed.

This situation appears somewhat mysterious.

She also doesn't know the principle behind it, but as long as it doesn't affect her progress speed, there's no major issue, as she rarely uses Yin and Yang attributes in her daily life anyway.

"Senior, two ordinary Spirit Stones for one taiyin spirit stone. Do you think this price is acceptable?" the merchant asked.

"You, Innkeeper, are trying to trick us, aren't you?" Bing Ranxue said angrily, with her hands on her hips.

She felt the power within the taiyin spirit stone attracting her.

Ever since Bing Ranxue's Bloodline advanced to Five-Clawed Golden Dragon.

She could not only absorb the eight common attributes of spiritual power but also Yin and Yang attributes.

Bing Cheng had experimented on her before.

However, Bing Cheng herself didn't have much Yin and Yang attributes, nor did she have extra Yin and Yang Spiritual Power to transfer to her.

But exchanging two Spirit Stones for one was clearly too expensive, exceeding the taiyin spirit stone's inherent value.

The taiyin spirit stone appeared blue-black, but the Yin power within it was negligible, completely ineffective.

She wondered if she could haggle with the merchant.

"This…" The merchant looked troubled, scratching his head.

After a few breaths, he said, "To be honest with you three Seniors, the market standard is two for one.

Because the taiyin spirit stones circulating among us Loose Cultivators are very few; most are controlled by the Taiyin Sect.

But even they only offer a ten percent lower price, and it requires the approval of their powerful Cultivators to exchange.

If you three Seniors wish to exchange in large quantities, you can try your luck at the businesses under the Taiyin Sect."

The merchant dared not conceal anything and spoke truthfully.

"Since there's an official price, why do you add another ten percent?" Bing Cheng wasn't in a hurry to leave.

Her purpose this time was to travel throughout the Divine Land, so she wasn't pressed for time.

"Naturally, it's because of Taiyin Power!" The merchant suddenly became a little agitated.

"Senior, you may not know, but the Taiyin Sect recruits Disciples not only based on talent and Aptitude but also on the strength of the Taiyin Power within a Cultivator. Even if our talent and Aptitude are poor, as long as our internal Taiyin Power is abundant, we can still enter the Taiyin Sect as Utility Disciples, or even Outer Sect Disciples."

Upon hearing this, Bing Cheng extended her Divine Sense.

She found that this merchant only had a Profound Spiritual Root.

According to the Taixuan Sect's standards for recruiting Disciples, the minimum requirement was a Saint Grade Spiritual Root.

Presumably, the situation in other Sects was similar.

Did the Taiyin Sect actually accept Disciples with Profound Spiritual Roots?

Hearing this, Bing Cheng was enlightened. No wonder everyone in this small town, located in a remote area, exuded a gentle and beautiful demeanor.

It seemed they also wanted to meet the Taiyin Sect's entry requirements by absorbing Yin power, thereby changing their fortunes.

"Innkeeper, how many High Grade taiyin spirit stones do you have? I'll take them all." Bing Cheng didn't care about the one or two tenths difference in price.

She didn't know how long it would take to find the businesses under the Taiyin Sect.

"Senior, I only have one hundred." The merchant directly took out one hundred High Grade taiyin spirit stones.

Bing Cheng immediately felt the surrounding temperature drop slightly.

"Mm." Bing Cheng took out two hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones to exchange for them.

The merchant tearfully earned eight High-Grade Spirit Stones from Bing Cheng.

For a Nascent Soul Cultivator, eight High-Grade Spirit Stones was also a considerable gain.

Afterward, Bing Cheng led Bing Ranxue and Jinyu to stroll through the town.

"Sister, look at that merchant's smiling face, the price must have been too high." Bing Ranxue pouted, feeling that this transaction was a huge loss.

"Ranxue, don't mind such minor details; other merchants will surely have the same pricing." Bing Cheng gently rubbed her little head.

She then gave her half of the taiyin spirit stones.

"Try to absorb them and see what mysteries these taiyin spirit stones hold."

"Okay." Bing Ranxue took the taiyin spirit stones.

Both of them held a taiyin spirit stone.

Bing Cheng did indeed feel faint wisps of Yin-attribute spiritual power emanating from the taiyin spirit stone, but not much.

It was roughly only one-ninth of ordinary spiritual power.

Although little, it was still much more than what she absorbed during her usual Cultivation.

Yin power circulated within her body.

A comfortable sensation spread through her.

"It seems it's quite worth it!" Bing Cheng thought to herself.

Most Cultivators without Yin-attribute Spiritual Roots, even if they absorb Yin power, very little of it can remain in their bodies; most of the Yin power will dissipate or be converted into pure spiritual power.

However, Bing Cheng possessed a Yin-attribute Spiritual Root and could completely absorb Yin power, converting it into Yin-attribute spiritual power.

Bing Ranxue was also like this.

However, Bing Ranxue couldn't absorb Yin and Yang Spiritual Power as freely as she could; there would always be a day when it ran out.

Now, Bing Cheng felt that the two-for-one price was incredibly worthwhile.

Even if it were five-for-one, she would exchange without hesitation.

"Sister, Yin-attribute spiritual power is so magical…" Bing Ranxue blinked her beautiful eyes, saying joyfully.

She felt that the Yin-attribute spiritual power contained forces like death and annihilation, which was not the case with other attributes of spiritual power.

How to put it?

The Yin-Yang Spiritual Root should be said to have transcended the scope of ordinary Spiritual Roots.

It was considered to have half-stepped into the ranks of the Dao.

"It is indeed magical; let's go exchange for more taiyin spirit stones."

They were currently still on the outskirts of the Taiyin Sect.

It would take at least one or two days to reach the more central area of the Taiyin Sect.

During this period, she planned to absorb taiyin spirit stones.

In the small town, most of the Magic Treasures and Cultivation Techniques sold by merchants were feminine-leaning.

The Cultivators' demeanor was also feminine-leaning.

Bing Cheng didn't pay attention to these things.

After all, she had seen the beautiful women and "beauties" of the Taiyin Sect; the Cultivators in the small town were not deeply affected by the Yin power and had not yet reached an eye-pleasing level.

After she exchanged for tens of thousands of High Grade taiyin spirit stones.

She, Bing Ranxue, and Jinyu then embarked on a flying boat towards the heartland of the Taiyin Sect.

Above High-Grade Spirit Stones were Top-Grade Spirit Stones, but Top-Grade Spirit Stones were usually used by Yuhua Realm powerhouses for Cultivation and rarely appeared on the market.

After giving Jinyu some instructions, Bing Cheng returned to the cabin to begin her Cultivation.

Bing Ranxue also entered a state of Cultivation and did not come to feed her dragon saliva again.

As she absorbed and transformed the Yin power.

"It seems this Yin power is not simple." Bing Cheng felt the Yin power changing her body.

Even affecting her Divine Soul.

However, these changes were very subtle.

Her skin became even fairer, more translucent, and more textured.

"Hehehe… this is really good…" Bing Cheng touched the back of her hand, revealing a mischievous smile.

"I should bring some local specialties back for Sister Ruoxi."