Chapter 55: Demon Realm Spirit Soil
Ice Butterfly had a good impression of Sang Chu, even thinking this little cub of the Wood Tribe was fragrant and soft.
Seeing her curiosity, it led her towards the Spirit Spring Water, “It’s just bathwater. Grandpa Ginseng, Uncle Lingzhi, Sister Peach Blossom, they all love soaking in the Spirit Spring. Look, over there!”
Following the direction Ice Butterfly pointed, the crescent-shaped Spirit Spring was filled with numerous herbs, as well as things like Lingzhi and Ginseng.
Ice Butterfly flew towards the Ginseng, “Grandpa Ginseng, this little cub of the Wood Tribe wants to buy some Spirit Spring Water from us!”
The Ginseng, resembling a big white radish, opened its round eyes and looked at Sang Chu, “Are you a little demon of the Wood Tribe?”
Sang Chu replied, “Greetings, Grandpa Ginseng. I, I don’t actually remember if I am, but I know I am a Wood Demon.”
To make her words believable, Sang Chu transformed into a twining vine tree on the spot, its vines continuously blooming with small white flowers.
The sweet and elegant fragrance emitted by the small flowers immediately won the favor of all the demons.
Grandpa Ginseng looked at Sang Chu and smiled, his radish body wrinkling all over, “You truly are a little cub of the Wood Tribe. Just take the Spirit Spring Water you want. There’s plenty of it in Butterfly Valley!”
Sang Chu resumed her half-human, half-demon form and approached Grandpa Ginseng, “Grandpa Ginseng, I might need quite a lot.”
Grandpa Ginseng said, “It’s fine. Even if you take the entire pool, it’s alright. Just don’t take the Water Spirit Pearl.”
“Water Spirit Pearl?”
Seeing Sang Chu’s clueless expression, Grandpa Ginseng patiently explained, “This Water Spirit Pearl is the source of the Spirit Spring Water. Every spring has a Water Spirit Pearl. As long as the Water Spirit Pearl remains, the spring water will be inexhaustible. So, you can take as much as you want!”
Sang Chu asked, “Grandpa Ginseng, what if I want the Water Spirit Pearl?”
She said this cautiously, afraid of angering him, but if she could trade for it openly, she wouldn’t want to resort to petty theft.
Grandpa Ginseng hesitated for a moment and said, “Have you been having a hard time outside?”
Withered Leaf Butterfly softly said, “Grandpa, her brain isn’t good, she can’t remember anything. She even forgot the way home. She was trapped in the Bewitching Formation by Sister Peach Blossom for a long time. If Sister Peach Blossom hadn’t discovered she was one of our demon race, she would have been trapped to death in the Peach Blossom Formation!”
Grandpa Ginseng stood up from the pool, and Sang Chu’s eyes widened. This, this big white radish was even taller than her!
He looked to be over two meters tall!
He really didn’t seem conspicuous at all when he was lying in the pool earlier!
Grandpa Ginseng stated, “Logically, the Water Spirit Pearl cannot be given to you. Therefore, you must offer something in exchange.”
Even if he wanted to give it to Sang Chu, he had to consider the rules. If everyone could just take what they wanted, Butterfly Valley would fall into disarray!
Sang Chu nodded and directly took out several thumb-sized Spirit Stone Jades, “Grandpa Ginseng, do you think this will do?”
Upon seeing the Spirit Stone Jade, Grandpa Ginseng’s eyes widened, “Child, are you really using this to trade for a Water Spirit Pearl with us?”
“Yes, Grandpa, is it okay?”
“Yes, of course it is!!”
A gentle voice chimed in, with a hint of urgency, Sang Chu turned to see a woman in a crimson silk dress.
She had a graceful figure and a beautiful face, flying from afar, with a trail of peach blossoms swirling behind her, appearing as if a flower fairy had descended.
“As long as you have Spirit Stone Jade, you can have as many Water Spirit Pearls as you want!”
From her words, it seemed this woman held absolute authority in Butterfly Valley?
Sang Chu asked, “Beautiful Sister, can you make the decision to give them to me?”
Hearing this, the assembled demons burst into laughter.
Grandpa Ginseng explained, “Peach Blossom is the Valley Master’s final disciple. The Valley Master rarely sees outsiders, and the entire Butterfly Valley is under Peach Blossom’s protection. Of course, she can make the decision. Just tell her how many you want, and if she agrees, no one will dare to object!”
Peach Blossom?
Sang Chu smiled and said, “Beautiful Sister, can I have two or three? Oh, and I also want some Spirit Soil and other things. I want to grow medicinal plants myself, but I’ve forgotten everything. This big rabbit said I’ve wasted a lot of medicinal plants.”
As she spoke, her tone couldn’t help but carry a hint of grievance, making her appear as if she were pretending to be strong. Tu You’s eyes widened; he never knew Sang Chu was such a good actress!
Peach Blossom waved her hand, “What’s the big deal? You can dig up as much Spirit Soil as you want. However, we need to agree on how much Spirit Stone Jade you’ll give us!”
Sang Chu feigned difficulty and took out a small bag of Spirit Stone Jade, “Beautiful Sister, I, I only have this small bag. Can it exchange for three Water Spirit Pearls, and can you give me some more Spirit Soil?”
Grandpa Ginseng, unafraid of Peach Blossom, spoke before her, “Of course! This Spirit Stone Jade is a treasure that is hard to come by. Child, what else do you want? Feel free to ask. If I can give it, I, Grandpa, will decide for you!”
Peach Blossom looked at Grandpa Ginseng, who seemed worried Sang Chu might be taken advantage of, and couldn’t help but laugh, “Grandpa Ginseng, I wouldn’t take advantage of a little cub. Little cub, tell me, what do you want?”
Sang Chu wasn’t interested in medicinal plants; she currently only wanted Peach Blossom Trees. “Sister, I heard from Ice Butterfly and the others that you set up these Bewitching Formations?”
“You want to learn? You can’t learn this. This is the illusionary effect brought about by the Peach Blossom Trees themselves.”
Sang Chu shook her head, “Sister, I don’t want to learn. I want to ask if you can sell me some seeds from these Peach Blossom Trees. I was thinking, if I grow medicinal plants myself, what if someone covets them? So, I also want to plant some Peach Blossom Trees around the Spirit Soil, so I won’t be afraid of others stealing my things!”
Peach Blossom was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, “You little cub are quite interesting. Alright, here you go. But we’ve agreed: I’ll give you three Water Spirit Pearls for your Spirit Stone Jade, you can dig up as much Spirit Soil as you want, and I’ll give you dozens of Peach Blossom Tree Seeds. That concludes our trade!”
Grandpa Ginseng opened his mouth to say something but ultimately chose to remain silent.
Sang Chu replied, “Okay, this concludes our trade.”
Peach Blossom took the Spirit Stone Jade, casually tossed a bag of seeds to Sang Chu, and then disappeared.
Grandpa Ginseng looked at Sang Chu, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Sang Chu, however, smiled, “Grandpa Ginseng, I don’t know where the Spirit Soil is. Could you point me in the right direction?”
Ice Butterfly exclaimed, “I know, I know! I’ll take you!”
Grandpa Ginseng sighed softly, “Then let Ice Butterfly take you. Child, be more careful when you go out in the future.”
Sang Chu smiled, “Don’t worry, Grandpa, I understand. I’ll be going then.”
Ice Butterfly led the way, and Sang Chu followed behind towards the area with Spirit Soil.
Grandpa Ginseng shook his head and lay back down in the spring water to rest with his eyes closed.
