Chapter 641: Chapter 308: Envoys from the Upper Sect, Truth Puzzle_2

Zhao Jingfan had no idea he was deeply envied by the esteemed senior sister of the Tianhe Sect.

He had indeed faced some hardships, and not long ago, he resolved to manage the Zhao Family well and take on the responsibilities of the Family Head.

But the world is unpredictable…

The Hundred Immortals Alliance had taken on the Zheng surname!

Not only did the Hundred Immortals Alliance take on the Zheng surname, but Zheng Fa is now on par with the Five Sects of Xuanwei!

Everyone knows that Zhao Jingfan has a good relationship with Zheng Fa.

Now, within the sect, his status visibly elevated.

He couldn’t quite understand, clearly having decided to rely on his own efforts.

But the speed of his own efforts could not keep pace with the rapid rise of his family’s reputation…

Zhao Jingfan hurried to find Song Sect Leader of the Qingmu Sect.

Song Sect Leader was busy handling official matters; the Qingmu Sect was in a bit of a dire situation, to say the least. Thanks to the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, the Qingmu Sect was again in ruins…

This has left Song Sect Leader overwhelmed with stress lately.

When Zhao Jingfan first arrived, Song Sect Leader was venting his anger at an unfortunate Golden Core disciple: “What’s the matter with you? Why isn’t the Medicine Garden repaired yet?”

“Sect Leader… it’s easy to repair the garden, but the spiritual medicines in the Medicine Garden…” The disciple kept his head down, stammering, “We just can’t gather them all.”

Zhao Jingfan immediately understood—

The Qingmu Sect was out of money!

When the Great Freedom Demon Sect emerged, they suffered a blow, but at that time it was manageable: because the Jiushan Sect took the initial hit, when the Qingmu Sect retreated, they had time to organize the sect’s resources and preserved some wealth.

But when the Great Freedom Demon Emperor came back, it was different.

Back then, the sect had just spent significant resources to rebuild the mountain gate and organize the Medicine Garden, using a lot of resources and Spirit Stones.

Then the arrival of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor ruined everything.

These days, the Sect Leader’s mood was further dampened by the terrifying bills.

The brother in the room was scolded harshly, and as Song Sect Leader continued scolding, he waved his hand as if shooing him away: “Why are you still standing there? Go and get it done!”

Zhao Jingfan hesitated, pausing for a moment—he was somewhat discerning.

The Sect Leader was both busy and in a foul mood, seemingly not the best time to seek him out.

But at this moment, Song Sect Leader had already sensed Zhao Jingfan’s arrival.

“Jingfan? Are you here to see me? Is there something you need?”

Even before Zhao Jingfan could speak, Song Sect Leader smilingly asked.

The previously scolded brother had not left yet; he watched the Sect Leader’s expression shift from winter to spring in an instant, looking dumbfounded, as if more deeply wounded.

Zhao Jingfan did not speak at first, formally saluting. His role as a snitch was becoming apparent, or rather, he seemed to carry a certain authoritative air…

Yet the more prominent his role, the more respectful he became in front of others.

After the salute, he candidly explained the reason for his visit.

“Spirit Clearing Pill…” Song Sect Leader touched his chin, frowning, “What are you trying to ask?”

“…”

…

“The Sect Leader examined some of his treasured ancient books and found a clue!”

“What clue?”

Zheng Fa and Xiao Yuying both perked up.

Although the Qingmu Sect was not deeply rooted, Song Sect Leader, being a Nascent Soul, was undoubtedly an influential figure in the Xuanwei Realm, well-informed, and highly skilled in the Alchemy Dao.

His knowledge and understanding of the Alchemy Dao could likely exceed that of all the surrounding unsophisticated alchemists combined.

“The elixir recipe for the Spirit Clearing Pill was indeed altered.”

“The Sect Leader mentioned that he heard the past recipe included a Spirit Plant called the Melt God Flower, which was later replaced.”

Zhao Jingfan’s words made Zheng Fa furrow his brows.

Melt God Flower?

Wasn’t it the Five Elements Orchid?

“Does your Sect Leader know when this recipe was changed?”

“This, he is also unsure…”

“Melt God Flower…” Xiao Yuying slowly mused for a moment, waving a hand.

The hall was suddenly filled with many Jade Tubes.

“I recall seeing records of this Spirit Plant before, but paid no mind,” Xiao Yuying said while searching through the Jade Tubes, and a moment later exclaimed, “Got it!”

“Here’s another mention of the Melt God Flower!”

“And here as well!”

There were four or five Jade Tubes with records of the Melt God Flower that Xiao Yuying quickly picked out.

But there wasn’t much noteworthy in them, not even any apparent relation to the Five Elements Orchid.

She looked at the four or five Jade Tubes, frowning as if pondering something, and after a while, she finally spoke: “These Jade Tubes, the original records, should all date back to the start of this era.”

“Hmm?”

Zheng Fa appeared puzzled.

“In other words, the Spirit Plant known as the Melt God Flower only appeared at the beginning of this era; it seems not to have existed in the last, and now, I haven’t heard of it either.”

Xiao Yuying explained, her tone somewhat cryptic.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa felt invigorated and responded:

“Changed the name?”

“Is the Melt God Flower the same as the Five Elements Orchid?”

Xiao Yuying slowly nodded: “The possibility is quite high.”

Zheng Fa waved his hand, and a blank light screen appeared in the hall.

On the screen, the name Five Elements Orchid appeared first, followed by an arrow pointing to the Spirit Clearing Pill, and then leading to the Melt God Flower.

Beside the Melt God Flower, there was a blank space, reflecting Zheng Fa’s uncertainty.

This was him sorting out the clues.

The Five Elements Orchid had been deliberately erased from history.

However, some Pills truly needed the Five Elements Orchid, such as the Spirit Clearing Pill:

This type of Pill had a considerable market, and many cultivators needed it, yet refining the elixir recipe wasn’t a task that could be completed in a day or two.

Especially for some Pill Masters who might rely on these types of Pills for their livelihood.

Therefore, to avoid the taboo of the Five Elements Orchid, someone renamed it as the Melt God Flower and recorded it in the ancient texts?

But as the Five Elements Orchid became increasingly rare, and the recipe for the Spirit Clearing Pill was further revised, this name gradually lost its significance and even posed certain risks.