Pure Mystery Flower Spirit and Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox were general terms used to describe two major categories of spirit beasts.
The more common species of Pure Mystery Flower Spirit and Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox could generally rival the Golden Core stage upon reaching adulthood. At their very lowest, they were existences on the same level as the Sun-Fire Crow.
Among them, the Pure Mystery Flower Spirit was an extremely rare plant-type spirit beast. They possessed powerful spirit-soul energy and specialized in purging heart-demons and providing spirit-soul defense.
Beyond that, they were also quite proficient in illusions, making them a type of spirit beast pet perfectly suited for the world of cultivation—especially for those cultivators who faced the risk or burden of heart-demons.
However, the specific abilities of a Pure Mystery Flower Spirit depended on the type of spiritual flower that served as its base. For instance, the Mystery Spirit Flower, the Pure Spirit Flower, and the Hundred-Eyed Flower each had distinct specialties, though spirit-soul defense, heart-demon purging, and illusions were abilities they all shared.
Compared to the Pure Mystery Flower Spirit, the capabilities of the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox were much more straightforward, focusing primarily on immense spirit-soul strength and illusory prowess.
Many cultivators had bestowed upon them the title of "Fairy-Trance," which alone spoke volumes about the sheer power of their illusions.
Depending on the Fairy-Trance Seal located on their forehead, their bloodline capabilities ranged from Rank Two to Rank Four. The stronger the bloodline, the more formidable their innate talent.
However, these two types of spirit beasts were far too rare. Qi Ping could hardly imagine that both would appear within the Qingyuan Sect at once.
"I have naturally heard of them. To think the Qingyuan Sect actually possesses such rare spirit beasts? And they are willing to put them up for sale?"
Qi Ping found it somewhat hard to believe.
To put it another way, the situation for the Qingyuan Sect disciples must be dire indeed. Otherwise, why would anyone be willing to part with such a rare spirit beast?
To gain the spirit stones necessary to raise their cultivation, they were actually willing to sell these treasures!
"That is why I said your luck is good, Brother Qi! At any other time, even if I went to their door and begged, they would likely never agree to sell..."
Meng Yan then went into detail regarding the specifics of the two spirit beasts.
The first, the Pure Mystery Flower Spirit, was in the hands of a Foundation Establishment core disciple from the Qingyuan Sect. Due to recent battles with disciples from other sects, that owner had been injured numerous times and was even severely wounded in a recent clash.
He was currently selling off various items in his possession to exchange for healing pills and spirit-strengthening elixirs.
This particular Pure Mystery Flower Spirit had the Hundred-Eyed Flower as its base. Its bloodline was at the Rank Two High-Grade level, and it was currently in its cub stage.
The price was nine thousand spirit stones.
As for the second one, the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox, its bloodline was also at Rank Two High-Grade and it was in its cub stage. Currently, it possessed only a single Fairy-Trance Seal.
This spirit beast came from the hands of a senior sister whom Meng Yan was quite familiar with.
The price for it was eight thousand spirit stones.
Meng Yan had already sent someone to verify both cubs; there were no issues with either.
After contemplating for a moment, Qi Ping quickly made his decision.
He wanted both!
Both spirit beasts were incredibly rare soul-attribute types. Qi Ping was certain that if he missed this opportunity, even if he broke through to Foundation Establishment later, it would be difficult to encounter another one.
He currently had two animal companion slots. In about six months, once his Druid level rose again, he would gain another contract slot.
The bloodlines and talents of these two soul-attribute beasts were exceptional. For the current Qi Ping, they were absolutely rare, high-quality spirit beasts.
No matter which talent he shared, he would certainly not lose out!
Under these circumstances, Qi Ping naturally wanted them all!
The only problem was that his current stash of spirit stones was only enough to purchase one. He would need to find a way to secure the other.
"Brother Meng, help me purchase the Hundred-Eyed Flower Demon! I want the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox as well, but your senior sister probably isn't in that much of a rush. I will find a way to raise more spirit stones during this time and buy it then! That is... if it is still available at that time."
The characteristics and advantages of both spirit beasts were substantial, and both would be of great use to Qi Ping. There wasn't a clear winner between the two.
The reason he chose to buy the Hundred-Eyed Flower Demon first was that the senior brother was clearly more desperate. If Qi Ping did not buy it soon, the price might drop again, and it would be hard to say whether it would end up in Qi Ping's hands.
After speaking, Qi Ping immediately went out to find Boss Gao. He sold several talismans there to cobble together the nine thousand spirit stones.
Once the stones were gathered, Qi Ping rushed back to Meng Yan's courtyard and handed them all over.
"Brother Meng, I'll have to trouble you!"
"It's a small matter. I only had someone reach out. I expect it will take two or three days for them to be sent over. Once they arrive, I will notify you!"
"Good!"
After concluding the matter, Qi Ping rushed back to his mountain peak. He immediately began stimulating the growth of the Hundred-Spirit Grass and ordered the Queen Bee to breed more Brewer Pot-bellied Bees.
To get his hands on the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox as soon as possible, Qi Ping decided to accelerate the production of Spirit-Nurturing Honey, even if it meant temporarily slowing his own cultivation progress.
As long as the output increased, he could sell some of his belongings and should be able to buy it before the fox was sold to someone else!
Although rashly increasing production might carry some risks, it was worth it for such a rare spirit beast.
In any case, the Spirit-Nurturing Honey could be considered part of his existing inventory. Even if it attracted some greed, the risk was within Qi Ping's ability to resist.
With his mind made up, Qi Ping set to work with great fervor.
Under the influence of the Plant Growth skill, Hundred-Spirit Grass was being cultivated in a continuous stream.
A new batch of Brewer Pot-bellied Bee eggs was also quickly laid...
After Qi Ping worked tirelessly for three days, his resonating jade talisman finally received a message from Meng Yan.
'Brother Qi, the spirit beasts have arrived!'
The simple sentence caused Qi Ping's heart to throb with excitement.
They were finally here!
Qi Ping set aside his cultivation work, took Ya Ya and the swarm, and immediately rushed toward the Qingshi Market.
If nothing went wrong, he would contract his third animal companion today!
However, after Qi Ping arrived at the market, a surprise still occurred!
It turned out that today, he would not only be contracting his third animal companion, but his fourth as well!
Inside Meng Yan's courtyard, Qi Ping stared at the Hundred-Eyed Flower Demon and the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox, both resting inside spirit beast bags, and was momentarily stunned.
Meng Yan had bought both of them back!
"Brother Meng, how did both spirit beasts end up being bought?"
"Didn't you say last time that you needed both? I exchanged the token you brought back for two thousand three hundred spirit stones. Combined with the fact that I have a surplus of spirit stones, I went ahead and bought them for you in advance!"
Meng Yan had also received news that someone else was interested in buying the Fairy-Trance Spirit Fox.
Thus, to ensure Qi Ping didn't lose the chance, he had taken the initiative to buy it without notifying him!
Upon hearing this, Qi Ping was moved with gratitude. However, he did not agree immediately. Instead, he made an agreement with Meng Yan first: within half a year, he would repay Meng Yan ten thousand spirit stones, and Meng Yan had to accept it.
Faced with Qi Ping's determination, Meng Yan could only agree.
Once Meng Yan consented, Qi Ping felt at ease taking away the two spirit beasts that had captivated him so deeply.
As for the extra two thousand spirit stones he planned to repay later, he considered it a small token of his gratitude toward Meng Yan.