Chapter 394: Fate-Defying Twin Lotuses

At this moment, a flash of light suddenly appeared in front. It turned out that the door of the treasure house slowly opened, and the light inside poured out, instantly attracting the attention of Xiao Ling and the other two. Even Xiao Diao couldn't help it. He stopped what he was saying and looked over curiously.

"Master Xiao Ling, Qing Lin, please come in."

Ning Yuxi turned around to look at the two people behind her, raised the corner of her mouth slightly, stretched out her arm gracefully, made an inviting gesture, and spoke softly.

Ning Yuxi's eyes swept lightly over the purple little mink that suddenly appeared. Although a hint of curiosity arose in her heart, she just glanced at it lightly and then looked away calmly.

Xiao Ling nodded slightly to Xiao Diao and Qing Lin, and after saying hello, he walked forward towards the treasure house. As he walked forward, the secret room that was originally shrouded in darkness gradually became clear in front of him, and the vast scene was revealed.

Compared with the magnificent treasure house in Burning Flame Valley, the treasure house in Sound Valley is more delicate and exquisite. The interior decoration here does not pursue the kind of shocking pomp, but is more subtle. Every treasure is carefully placed and in order, and the whole space is filled with a sense of order and tranquility.

The walls around are as solid as a rock, carefully built with pieces of granite, and appear extremely strong.

Rows of display cabinets are arranged in an orderly manner, and various musical instruments are placed on the cabinets, from guqin to flute, from pipa to gong, each of which exudes a unique artistic atmosphere.

These musical instruments gleam in the soft light, as if quietly telling the thousand-year musical heritage of Yin Valley.

These display cabinets are covered with an almost transparent space film, which looks as thin as a cicada's wing, but emits faint space fluctuations. It can be seen at a glance that the protection measures here are quite in place.

"Hey, there are all kinds of musical instruments displayed here, many of which I see for the first time." Qinglin looked around, her big emerald eyes flashing, and she said with a hint of surprise.

In their free time, Xiao Yixian and Qinglin would occasionally play with musical instruments for fun. Since Mu Qingluan was good at sonic fighting, Qinglin and the others had more contact with musical instruments during their time with her. Although they could not say that they were proficient in them, they at least knew a little bit.

However, it was the first time that Qinglin had seen so many musical instruments. Many of them were new to her and she had never seen them before.

Hearing Qinglin's words, Ning Yuxi turned her head, her eyes fell on Qinglin's face, and she smiled and explained: "In Sound Valley, our members are all proficient in sonic fighting skills, which are used for attack. For people outside, these musical instruments may just be items for entertainment."

"However, for our members of Sound Valley, these musical instruments are the most handy weapons. A high-quality musical instrument can enhance sonic fighting skills and cannot be underestimated."

Ning Yuxi paused for a moment, her eyes swept over the neatly displayed musical instruments one by one, and then continued: "So, our Sound Valley undoubtedly has the richest collection of these high-quality musical instruments in the entire continent. Every instrument here is the result of Sound Valley's careful selection and careful care over the years. They are not just simple instruments, but also a symbol of our Sound Valley's heritage and strength."

From her words, one can clearly feel the sense of pride that comes naturally.

After hearing this, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin nodded in agreement.

Then, Xiao Ling turned to Qing Lin and said, "I don't know much about musical instruments, and I haven't learned any sonic fighting skills that require musical instruments. Qing Lin, I remember that you have learned a few sonic fighting skills before. You should also choose a musical instrument. This should be of some help to you."

As soon as Xiao Ling finished speaking, Ning Yuxi's eyes flashed with interest. She turned to Qinglin with a smile and said, "Sister Qinglin, it turns out that you are also studying sonic fighting skills. I'm curious, what musical instruments do you usually use to perform fighting skills? Here, you can pick one at will, maybe you can find one that suits you better."

"I learned some when I had free time before, but I'm not proficient in it," Qing Lin smiled lightly, with a hint of shyness on his face, "If I were to talk about a commonly used musical instrument, it would probably be the flute."

"Flute?" Ning Yuxi's eyes flashed with surprise. "Then I have to introduce one to you. Look over there, on the second layer from the bottom of the third display cabinet, there is an ice-blue flute called 'Frost Flute'."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Yuxi led Qinglin to the display cabinets of musical instruments. Seeing this, Xiao Ling gently stroked the little mink in his arms and followed them with interest.

"This Frost Flute has a great history. It was made from a piece of ice crystal jade that Senior Yin Gu found by chance in an extremely cold place. This piece of jade itself contains the spiritual power of ice. After being carefully carved, it has a wonderful fit with the power of sound waves." Coming to the display case, Ning Yuxi began to introduce it to Qinglin.

When he got closer to the display case, Qinglin could see the Frost Flute more clearly. There were exquisite patterns on the flute, as if they were patterns formed naturally by ice and snow, and under the light, it exuded a cool luster.

Ning Yuxi continued, "When you use it to perform sonic fighting skills, it not only enhances the power of the sonic waves, but also causes ice damage. If you use it with some ice-based sonic fighting skills, the effect will be even more amazing. Moreover, it conducts the sonic waves very smoothly, making your sonic waves purer and longer... In addition, it can also relieve stress for people."

While saying this, Ning Yuxi seemed to glance at Xiao Ling inadvertently. This subtle movement did not attract Xiao Ling's attention, but Qing Lin, who was born with unique eyes, captured it keenly.

Qinglin didn't really care too much about the special properties of the flute. After all, when she was fighting normally, her attack methods didn't particularly rely on sound wave fighting skills.

All along, she has relied on her own cultivation as the foundation, coupled with the summoned snake beasts to fight together, which is her main combat power.

However, an effect that Ning Yuxi mentioned later made Qinglin a little excited. The sound of the flute could calm the mind and focus the spirit. If she could master this wonderful ability, she could play it for her young master in her spare time in the future.

When Qinglin thought of the relaxed and comfortable look on the young master's face when he heard the flute music, the corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted up, and there was a bit more anticipation in his eyes.

Qing Lin thought so in her heart, and a somewhat embarrassed look appeared on her face. She looked at Ning Yuxi and said softly,

"Sister Yuxi, can you let me take this flute? If you need to exchange it, I have something of similar value that I can exchange with Yin Gu. You won't suffer any loss."

Ning Yuxi waved her hand quickly, with a gentle smile that was completely different from usual, and said, "Sister Qinglin, please don't be so polite. There is no need to be so polite between us. Have you forgotten what happened in the Monster Mountain Range? If you hadn't helped me that time, I don't know what would have happened. Just consider this as a gift from me to you, it's no big deal."

Ning Yuxi smiled and took out a special token from her ring. Then, she gently pressed the token on the transparent space film in the display cabinet. As the token came into contact with the film, the space film slowly dissipated, and the Frost Flute appeared in full view of the three people.

Seeing this, Qing Lin was no longer polite. She sincerely said "thank you" to Ning Yuxi, then waved her hand and put the Ningshuang Flute into her ring. The corners of her mouth raised slightly, and she was obviously in a very good mood.

After watching Qinglin put the Frost Flute away, Ning Yuxi nodded slightly with satisfaction. Then, she turned to look at Xiao Ling, with a hint of solemnity in her tone,
"This jade token has the power to open all space protection shields. It is very simple to use. Just stick it on the space membrane and the barrier will melt instantly. Now, Master Xiao Ling can start to select the items you need. Everything here is up to you."

Xiao Ling took the jade token with a calm expression, and did not refuse too much. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he chuckled and said, "Thank you very much, Miss Yuxi. I won't be polite then."

Ning Yuxi knew clearly that Xiao Ling had little interest in these musical instruments and she did not plan to stay here for long. Soon, she said to Xiao Ling, "Master Xiao Ling, please follow me. There are many other rare items in the treasure house." After that, she took lotus steps and walked towards the depths of the treasure house.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin looked at each other, raised their feet at the same time tacitly, and followed Ning Yuxi.

Not long after, Ning Yuxi brought Xiao Ling and Qing Lin to the area of ​​the treasure house where the skills and fighting techniques were stored. The wooden shelves here were neatly arranged, and the scrolls on them were also put away in an orderly manner, and were quietly displayed. Xiao Ling slowly looked around, and saw that the skills and fighting techniques around him were as dazzling as stars, with everything you could expect. Wherever he looked, the wooden shelves were filled with skills and fighting techniques of various attributes, and the number was so large that it was dizzying.

Among them, sonic fighting skills accounted for the vast majority, and the number was staggering, including all kinds of wonderful sonic fighting skills. As expected of a place that specialized in studying music, the collection in this area was unparalleled.

Unfortunately, there are no Heaven-level skills or combat techniques here. The most powerful of them are the three combat techniques that can be performed together, which are as powerful as Heaven-level combat techniques.

However, these three fighting skills individually are only at the advanced earth level, and are sonic fighting skills. The training process is extremely complicated and is not suitable for Xiao Ling to practice.

Even though these three fighting skills are considered rare treasures in the outside world, in Xiao Ling's opinion, they are not very attractive.

After some selection, Xiao Ling took a sonic fighting skill called "Heavenly Brahma Sound", which reached the advanced level of the Earth Rank. This fighting skill does not require the assistance of musical instruments, and the practitioner only needs to be able to speak, which is not difficult. Xiao Ling is in need of this kind of fighting skill, so he can learn it when he has time, which can also be regarded as a supplement to his own means.

Qinglin chose a volume of high-level sound wave fighting skill called "Dream Song of the Phantom Flute". This fighting skill is particularly suitable for using a flute, which coincides with Qinglin's expertise. Even more coincidentally, its fighting skill effect is related to illusion, which complements Qinglin's Green Snake Three Flower Pupils and can exert complementary power.

After choosing these two fighting skills, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin did not choose any other fighting skills. Xiao Ling also checked the fighting skill of controlling clouds that Su Li had performed in front of him before, which was called "Yuyun Huatian Jue".

The name of this fighting skill is quite impressive, but its grade is only Xuan grade. Because of its low grade, Xiao Ling just casually read the training method and learned it on the spot.

This fighting skill has the miraculous effect of pulling natural clouds. Practitioners can pull clouds and control them. When practicing to a certain level, they can even rely on their own fighting spirit to condense clouds.

For those who are in the early stages of cultivation, this fighting skill is very practical. However, for Xiao Ling now, this fighting skill can only be used for entertainment.

"Master Xiao Ling, now that you have finished selecting your fighting skills, we will move on to the next area. There are high-level elixirs stored deep in the treasure house, including some eighth-grade elixirs. However, with your alchemy skills, you may not be interested in them. And nearby, there are many rare medicinal materials collections. We might as well go there directly. I believe the medicinal materials there will satisfy you." Ning Yuxi said with a smile after Xiao Ling and Qing Lin finished selecting their fighting skills.

Xiao Ling nodded slightly and smiled gently, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Yuxi. Please lead the way."

Ning Yuxi nodded slightly, then led Xiao Ling straight to the inner room of the treasure house, where various rare medicinal herbs were stored.

Along the way, they passed rows of shining treasures and rare materials, but Xiao Ling's gaze did not linger on them. None of these things caught his eye.

The little mink also jumped out, looking around curiously, searching the treasure with its sharp eyes, hoping to find a neglected treasure like last time.

But even with the little mink's sharp eyesight, it was unable to discover any missed treasures. It can only be said that the opportunity to pick up a bargain is not so easy to come by.

Under Ning Yuxi's guidance, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin passed through several areas in the treasure house and soon arrived at the area where medicinal materials were stored.

Xiao Ling stopped and looked around. He casually swept his eyes and saw several rows of wooden shelves neatly arranged in the room. On the wooden shelves, exquisite jade vessels were placed in an orderly manner, containing various medicinal materials.

These jade vessels have a smooth texture and a bright glow on the surface. They are obviously not ordinary objects. They are all excellent vessels for preserving the medicinal properties of medicinal materials.

There are also some small labels next to the jade box, which clearly state the names of the medicinal materials stored in the jade box, so that people can know what kind of medicinal materials are in it even without opening the jade box.

Xiao Ling's eyes swept over the labels one by one, which recorded the names of various rare medicinal materials. Seeing this, Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile. Sure enough, for alchemists, medicinal materials always have an incomparable attraction.

"Starry Sky Vermilion Fruit, Golden Thread Vine Root, Jade Marrow Ginseng King, Spiritual Phantom Flower, Starry Purple Violet, Blood-Veined Dragon Root... wow, these are all good stuff." Xiao Ling said in amazement as he walked past rows of wooden shelves.

These herbs can all be used as the main ingredients for refining the eighth-grade elixir. To the outside world, each of them is a peerless treasure that countless alchemists dream of and envy. However, now in this not-so-big quiet room, there are so many of them stored.

In other words, Xiao Ling has a wealthy fortune, a broad vision, and good concentration. If it were any other alchemist, he would definitely be very excited when seeing this scene.

"Hey, this is... the Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus? This kind of medicinal herb actually still exists in the world today!?" At this moment, Xiao Ling's attention was suddenly attracted by the name written on a label, and he couldn't take his eyes away for a moment.

'The Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus was nurtured by absorbing the yin and yang energy of heaven and earth. It is a peerless spiritual creature created by the good fortune of heaven and earth.

This flower takes the energy of yin and yang as its source, and will produce a pair of lotus flowers at the same time. Although the two lotus flowers are twins, they are like the opposite poles. One is black, and the other is white, which complement and counteract each other. The black lotus is as deep as black jade, which symbolizes death and the end; while the white lotus is as white as frost and snow, which symbolizes life and resurrection.

According to ancient records, the lotus that defies fate and can lead to rebirth has extraordinary effects.

If one could obtain one of these plants, the white lotus could heal serious injuries after consumption, and its efficacy was comparable to that of a seventh-grade high-level elixir. For alchemists, the value of the white lotus was inestimable, and it could be used to refine the supreme healing elixir.

However, the black lotus is a dangerous and ferocious flower. Even a Dou Zong strongman, once taking one of its petals, will be corroded by the thick death energy, which may cause serious injuries or even endanger his life.

However, if the white lotus or the black lotus on the Twin Lotus of Fate is plucked and used, the other opposing lotus will automatically disintegrate itself.

This is its characteristic, because the two lotuses coexist and depend on each other. If one leaves, the other will lose its balance and cannot survive alone. Therefore, when using this lotus, you need to be very careful and weigh the pros and cons.

The twin lotuses of life and death of the Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus bring blessings and disasters together. Whether the result is blessing or disaster depends entirely on the user's thoughts.'

Noticing that Xiao Ling was staring at a label, Ning Yuxi also looked over curiously. After seeing the content of the label and Xiao Ling's focused expression, she knew that Xiao Ling was very interested in this Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus, so she started to introduce it:

"This Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus was discovered by chance by a valley master of our Yin Valley when he was traveling hundreds of years ago, and he brought it back to the valley. The conditions for its use are extremely special, and over the years, there has been no suitable opportunity to use it. Moreover, this Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus is rare, and it is very likely that there is only this one in the world, so it has been stored in the treasure house and has been preserved to this day."

"Now it seems that Master Xiao Ling seems to be very interested in this Fate-Defying Rebirth Lotus. If this treasure can be used by the master, it will no longer have to be covered in dust in our Sound Valley."

(End of this chapter)