Chapter 48: It's Called the Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia

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"What's going on?"

Tang San was full of worry as he looked at Lin Ye, who had suddenly stopped him.

"My martial spirit also absorbed a spirit ring, and my first spirit ability can neutralize poison. Let me try."

Lin Ye calmly explained as he met Tang San's anxious gaze.

"Your spirit ability can cure poison? Then please, save the teacher!"

Tang San immediately urged, his face lighting up with hope.

"Don't worry."

Lin Ye gave a slight nod, summoning his Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia.

In an instant, a sacred white light flickered, and a pure white begonia flower materialized in Lin Ye's right hand. Beneath his feet, a deep yellow spirit ring slowly emerged, shimmering with energy.

"First spirit ability: Purifying Light!"

Lin Ye directed the begonia towards the poisoned Grandmaster, murmuring softly as he activated the ability.

Suddenly, a radiant emerald glow spread from the flower, enveloping the Grandmaster. Under this jade-colored light, the spreading purple hue of the poison on his skin began to recede rapidly.

Although the Grandmaster was poisoned by the Mandala Snake, with a cultivation of just under 400 years, its venom was no match for the purifying ability of Lin Ye's 900-year-old Emerald Aurora Bird spirit ring.

The purifying light easily dissolved the poison. With a muffled groan, the Grandmaster slowly opened his eyes, dazed but regaining consciousness as he pulled himself up from the ground.

"What… happened to me?"

Still groggy, the Grandmaster was unsure of what had transpired. He had been so absorbed in Tang San's progress that he hadn't even realized he'd been poisoned by Luo Sanpao's misfire.

"Teacher, you were poisoned!"

Tang San took a deep breath before explaining the situation.

"Poisoned?"

The Grandmaster was taken aback for a moment, then recalled the events and let out a wry smile. "Who saved me?"

"It was Lin Ye. His first spirit ability can neutralize poison," Tang San said as he turned to Lin Ye.

"Lin Ye, you've already absorbed a spirit ring?"

The Grandmaster's gaze shifted to Lin Ye, who had already retracted his Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia.

"Yeah."

Lin Ye replied calmly, nodding slightly.

"Your first spirit ability can neutralize the venom of a Mandala Snake with a cultivation nearing 400 years. That means the spirit beast you hunted must have been at least 300 years old, if not more."

Though the Grandmaster hadn't seen Lin Ye's spirit ring firsthand, he could deduce from the potency of the poison and Lin Ye's ability to counter it that the spirit ring must have been of considerable strength.

As he spoke, the Grandmaster stood up but was suddenly struck by a realization.

Wait… why did he feel so refreshed? He had gone an entire night without sleep, been poisoned, and even exhausted a great deal of spirit power earlier in the night. Before collapsing, his body had been on the verge of shutting down, yet now he felt… fully restored?

"Lin Ye... did your spirit ability also restore my strength and spirit power?"

The Grandmaster looked at Lin Ye in disbelief. It was supposed to be a detoxifying ability, yet his physical and spiritual energies had also been replenished. Could one ability really have multiple effects?

"No. My first spirit ability is purely for purification—it only removes negative effects."

Lin Ye shook his head.

"Then why… why has my strength and spirit power returned?"

The Grandmaster was incredulous.

"You didn't let me finish. My spirit ability only purifies, but my martial spirit itself naturally restores physical strength, spirit power, and mental energy."

Lin Ye smiled faintly.

"What?"

The Grandmaster was visibly shaken by this revelation, sucking in a sharp breath.

Even Tang San turned towards Lin Ye, equally stunned.

A martial spirit that could passively grant effects like those of a spirit ability? Was that even possible?

"Your martial spirit is the Begonia, right? How can it also restore physical and spiritual strength?"

The Grandmaster couldn't comprehend what he was hearing. This contradicted so much of what he had studied.

"It only looks like a begonia," Lin Ye replied with a shake of his head, summoning the Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia again.

The holy flower appeared in his right hand, glowing with its ethereal light. The Grandmaster stared at it, dumbfounded. It was clearly shaped like a begonia, but the color and aura were unlike anything he had ever seen. Could this be… a mutated martial spirit?

"Grandmaster, have you ever seen a martial spirit like this?"

Lin Ye asked, noticing the Grandmaster's fixation on his spirit.

"I haven't… I've never seen anything like it."

The Grandmaster shook his head, still in shock.

"I see..."

Lin Ye felt a pang of disappointment. He had hoped that with the Grandmaster's extensive knowledge, he might have recognized the Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia, potentially giving Lin Ye clues about his parents' identities. But it seemed that wasn't the case.

"The Spirit Hall truly mishandled this," the Grandmaster muttered, frustrated. "Your martial spirit is clearly not a normal begonia. It's a mutated martial spirit, yet they registered it as an ordinary begonia. How irresponsible!"

"It's fine, Grandmaster," Lin Ye replied with a faint smile. "I don't mind. Being mistaken for a regular begonia is actually useful. It helps me keep a low profile."

The Grandmaster sighed heavily, his expression complicated. "Since your martial spirit isn't just a begonia, have you given it a name?"

"There's no need, Grandmaster. It already has a name—Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia."

Lin Ye retracted the flower, his tone calm and composed.

"Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia..."

The Grandmaster repeated the name under his breath, lost in thought.

He had never heard of such a martial spirit. But a spirit with natural abilities like this, capable of restoring strength, spirit power, and mental energy, and a first spirit ability that could purify poisons? This was more formidable than the legendary Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

A natural-born full spirit power auxiliary-type martial spirit… If there were no limits to its growth, it could potentially surpass the Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in influence and power!

The Grandmaster couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Perhaps, this young man could one day lead a force greater than the Seven-Treasure Glazed Sect.

But what the Grandmaster didn't know was that the Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia was only one of the martial spirits Lin Ye possessed.

And Lin Ye had no intention of becoming an auxiliary spirit master.

The Nine-Spirit Sacred Begonia was simply a facade. Lin Ye's true expertise lay in combat!

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