Chapter 980 - 704: Master Mao Yuan

Chapter 980: Chapter 704: Master Mao Yuan

Inside the Cave Mansion at Little Turtle Peak.

After his cultivation session, Qin Ming retrieved the Tier Six Spirit Pearl that Xu Xuan had offered from his storage pouch and began researching it.

He saw its surface, smooth like mutton fat jade, with a layer of flowing spirit halo faintly swimming, and on the pearl, there were numerous tiny holes barely visible to the naked eye, appearing and disappearing.

Forming light spots resembling apertures, they shone brightly.

Qin Ming released his Divine Thought to probe its internal structure.

Surprisingly, he found his Divine Thought was blocked by the pearl’s surface, that layer of Spiritual Membrane.

This left Qin Ming quite suspicious.

It’s notable that his powerful Divine Thought now rivaled that of a peak Early-stage Void Refining cultivator, yet he couldn’t penetrate it.

Holding the pigeon egg-sized pearl in his hand, he murmured, "Could this object be a Tier Six Middle-Grade, or even a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object above Tier Six High-Grade?"

Qin Ming had also researched some records but found no mention of such items.

Moreover, he felt this Spirit Pearl didn’t seem naturally formed, as if it had been refined and processed by someone.

Just as he immersed his Heart Spirit in studying this Spirit Pearl.

Outside the Cave Mansion.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, having fed Xiaoqing, transformed into a Cyan Robe Daoist Child, with two buns on its head, hands behind its small back, looking rather carefree, came out from the Little Spirit Realm.

"Hmm?"

"Such a rich treasure aura..."

It wrinkled its nose, its eyes lighting up instantly, and stepped before Qin Ming.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat couldn’t nearly tear its gaze away when looking at the Tier Six Spirit Pearl in Qin Ming’s hand.

With a cheeky grin, it said, "Hehehe! I didn’t expect Xu Xuan, that oldster, actually had something worthwhile, even offering up such a treasure."

After speaking, it leaned in closer to sniff, nearly touching the spirit pearl with its lips...

Soon puzzled, it wiped the drool from the corner of its mouth, saying, "That’s strange, why is there a smell of Spirit Rice inside this pearl?"

"Oh? Are you sure about that?"

Hearing this, Qin Ming’s interest was piqued.

Being a well-established foodie and possessing a bloodline talent for treasure hunting, the Heaven-Devouring Rat certainly wouldn’t make a mistake.

But Qin Ming pondered over it for a long time, unable to uncover anything, while the Heaven-Devouring Rat, with its keen nose, caught a hint of Spirit Rice aroma.

Holding the pigeon egg-sized Spirit Pearl, Qin Ming speculated, "Could this pearl be made from some kind of High-Tier Spirit Rice?"

"It shouldn’t be, I suspect it merely picked up a faint trace of Spirit Rice aroma, which I managed to catch." The Heaven-Devouring Rat stated confidently.

Qin Ming thought it over, promptly asking, "If I were to give this pearl to you, do you have confidence in unlocking its secrets?"

"Ahem! I’ll give it my best shot." Hearing this, the Heaven-Devouring Rat saw an opportunity to prove itself and replied casually like Qin Ming.

Seeing Qin Ming couldn’t handle the item himself, it put on an expert demeanor, refusing to let this chance slip away.

Qin Ming promptly handed the Spirit Pearl to it, letting it try breaking the outer Spiritual Membrane.

After taking the Spirit Pearl, the Heaven-Devouring Rat was about to pop it into its mouth.

Seeing this, Qin Ming’s face hardened as he questioned, "Feeling itchy again, aren’t you?"

"Eh-he-he! Master, it’s not what you think!"

"This is my newly awakened Bloodline Divine Technique; any item that passes through my stomach can have its Restriction removed..."

Seeing Qin Ming’s changed expression, the Heaven-Devouring Rat quickly explained.

Qin Ming’s expression eased considerably, nodding to let it continue.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat swallowed, ingesting the Tier Six Spirit Pearl into its belly, then began its divine technique to crack it.

After half an incense stick.

It opened its mouth and sprayed the Spirit Pearl back out.

A flash of radiance, and the once troublesome Spiritual Membrane on the pearl’s surface was suddenly gone...

"You rascal, usually unreliable, yet possessing some true skills..." Qin Ming praised the Heaven-Devouring Rat for its ridiculous yet effective Divine Technique.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat beamed proudly, "Master, you wouldn’t believe, but this Spirit Pearl truly possesses some mystical quirk. Take a look and you’ll see."

Qin Ming immediately took the Spirit Pearl, simply activating it slightly with Mana.

Buzz!

The Spirit Pearl revealed nine tiny apertures, unleashing a burst of starlight brilliance that merged in the void to form a map.

Upon closer inspection, Qin Ming realized it was a map of the area near Celestial Star City.

Moreover, it was where the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers was located, which should be the location of the Xu Family’s ancestral grounds.

Qin Ming immediately extended his Divine Thought, lightly touching the map in the void.

Instantly.

Countless blue starlight transformed into a torrent of information, flooding into Qin Ming’s mind.

After a while.

Qin Ming opened his eyes again, a strange expression on his face.

"How is it, Master?" The Heaven-Devouring Rat asked curiously from beside him.

Slowly speaking, Qin Ming said, "Inside, it records the location of an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion, and it appears to belong to a senior expert with mastery in the Path of Spiritual Plants, specifically a Grotto Heaven Space."

"And just as you said, this Spirit Pearl indeed contains a portion with Spirit Rice essence, Tier Six Spirit Rice; this Spirit Pearl is the key to entering the Cave Mansion."

"A Tier Six Spirit Rice!!" The Heaven-Devouring Rat was thrilled, "Jackpot! Then shall we head to that Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion immediately, Master?"