AMSSO-Chapter 19: Spiritual Artifact

“Cough, cough, cough, cough…”

Chu Jingzhuo coughed so hard he was about to die, his face completely red.

It was only when Xin Jinrui gave him a slap on the back that he finally came back to life.

But even then, he didn’t have time to care about himself, and instead stared fixedly at the Soul-Devouring Tiger… at the food bowl in front of it.

At some point, the convex surface of that basin began shining brightly, with circles of patterns emerging upon it.

At the same time, it began to tremble, trembling strongly, trembling wildly… the mush inside was shaken right out.

The light was somewhat dazzling, but the three of them couldn’t bear to look away.

Even though their eyes hurt, they stared fixedly at the patterns, holding their breath.

This was—

“Eh, this is a spiritual artifact.” Mu Shiyue was a little surprised.

Although it was a low-grade spiritual artifact, it was indeed a spiritual artifact.

A spiritual artifact was a magical treasure that had birthed an artifact spirit.

Even a low-grade spiritual artifact would be fought over by countless people!

Even in large sects, not many people could own a spiritual artifact.

With the same cultivation, using a spiritual artifact could absolutely crush an opponent!

If one possessed a spiritual artifact, even at the Qi Refining Stage, they could leap two major realms and battle against a Golden Core Stage cultivator!

However, a spiritual artifact that had birthed an artifact spirit was usually extremely arrogant.

If a cultivator with low cultivation tried to use one, their entire spiritual power might be drained dry!

Even if one could make a spiritual artifact recognize them as its master, they would still need to be careful of being killed for their treasure.

Of course, this possibility was relatively low, since families who could let their juniors use spiritual artifacts were never ordinary.

If you hit the younger ones, the older ones would come, that could really cost you your life.

In Wanxuan Sect, only the grandmaster had a high-grade magic weapon, far from being a spiritual artifact.

Xin Jinrui possessed his natal spirit sword, which he had received from his parents when he was young.

He had nourished it with his own blood energy for many years, and then it was only a mid-grade magic weapon!

But now, an actual low-grade spiritual artifact appeared?!

The three of them all felt like they were hallucinating. Otherwise, how could they see a spiritual artifact here!

Bang!

While they were all dumbfounded, the Soul-Devouring Tiger suddenly raised its paw and slapped down beside the spiritual artifact, making a loud bang.

Then, its trembling stopped.

“Roar!”

The Soul-Devouring Tiger was unhappy.

It had been eating happily just now, when suddenly the food bowl started shaking.

A lot of the food inside had been shaken right out.

Today, Mu Shiyue had rarely made so much delicious food, it couldn’t let it go to waste!

When the three of them saw that after the tiger’s paw landed, the spiritual artifact stopped moving, they were dumbfounded!

They didn’t know if it was an illusion, but they actually sensed the grievances of the spiritual artifact!

Yes, grievances.

Could it not have grievances?

It was supposed to be a precious spiritual artifact, yet it was being used as a food bowl, who wouldn’t feel wronged?

Once the food bowl stopped moving, the Soul-Devouring Tiger was finally satisfied and continued eating.

After just a few slurps, it finished everything inside, licking it all completely clean.

Then its mouth stretched wide, finally revealing a smile.

Qin Yiwei and the others carefully moved closer.

“Master, this is… a spiritual artifact, right?”

Qin Yiwei carefully asked, her eyes staring fixedly at the food bowl.

“Yes.” Mu Shiyue nodded. “A low-grade defensive spiritual artifact, at a glance it’s a shield.”

When a spiritual artifact takes form and an artifact spirit appears, patterns will manifest on it. One star represents a low-grade spiritual artifact.

They couldn’t be certain, but Mu Shiyue immediately recognized it with one look.

“It really is a spiritual artifact!” The eyes of the few of them widened.

“Yes, it’s indeed a shield!”

“Heavens! So this is a spiritual artifact?!”

Hearing their words, the spiritual artifact stirred a little, then went still again.

A low-grade spiritual artifact didn’t have much intelligence, about the level of a young child.

After being used as a food bowl, one could clearly feel its despair.

The three circled around this shield for a long time, then looked at the Soul-Devouring Tiger beside them, licking its paws after being full. For a while, they were speechless.

Such a precious spiritual artifact was actually being used as a food bowl, this was simply squandering a heavenly treasure!

They couldn’t resist feeling heartache.

But this belonged to the Soul-Devouring Tiger, so no matter how much their hearts ached, it was useless.

“T-this…Where did senior get a spiritual artifact from?”

After a long time, Xin Jinrui finally had something to say.

“Probably from the Myriad Beasts Forest.” Mu Shiyue answered. “There are many good things inside.”

Everyone knew there were good things in the Myriad Beasts Forest, but its dangers were equally well-known.

Inside were not only heavenly treasures, but also all sorts of spiritual beasts, as well as snakes, insects, rats, and ants that appeared unremarkable but were extremely dangerous, and countless deadly plants.

Oh, and not only natural dangers, there was also the possibility of betrayal or exploitation from companions.

Thus, some people came back safely from the Myriad Beasts Forest and became rich overnight.

Others perished inside.

The belongings of those who perished naturally ended up left behind.

One glance could tell that this shield’s former owner had died many years ago.

Years later, it happened to be found by the Soul-Devouring Tiger and used as a food bowl.

Xin Jinrui and the others understood this too—they were just trying to find a topic.

“It’s a defensive spiritual artifact, so it should be able to withstand very strong attacks, right?” Qin Yiwei also asked the obvious.

After all, this is a spiritual artifact!

Chu Jingzhuo’s eyes were fixed as well. “I wonder how strong of an attack it can endure?”

Seeing the three disciples staring at the shield like little chicks, eyes full of longing, Mu Shiyue couldn’t help but laugh. “Why don’t you try it?”

“No, no… no need!”

They all spoke in unison, shaking their heads quickly.

Although they knew their attacks definitely couldn’t harm it, this was a spiritual artifact after all!

Mu Shiyue was amused by them. “Fine, forget it then.”

The three instantly looked deeply disappointed.

It was their first time seeing a spiritual artifact!

“Roar~”

The Soul-Devouring Tiger, which had been licking its paws, walked over.

The three looked at it in slight confusion.

Then they saw it raise its paw and fiercely slap down.

Bang!

With a loud noise, the shield was directly embedded into the ground!

Cracks spread around the area, and they were quite deep.

The three: “…”

When they saw the unharmed spiritual artifact, they sucked in a breath of cold air.

That strike from the Soul-Devouring Tiger should’ve had the power of Nascent Soul Stage, right?!

The three looked at it with eyes full of worship, their gazes shining brightly.

The Soul-Devouring Tiger hooked its claws, easily lifting the shield back up.

There was a bit of dirt on it, but no damage at all.

The few of them were once again shocked. “As expected of a spiritual artifact! Its defensive ability is extraordinary!”

“Amazing! So this is a defensive spiritual artifact!”

Watching the few of them chirping like kindergarten children, Mu Shiyue couldn’t help but laugh.

Although this was her first time as a master, her disciples were quite cute.

“Roar~!”

The Soul-Devouring Tiger roared, then patted the shield again with its paw, the sound carrying satisfaction.

Mu Shiyue understood what it meant.

It wanted to continue using the shield as its food bowl.

After all, it was large enough, deep enough, and sturdy enough!

“Alright, you can keep using it then.” She smiled.

Although it was a spiritual artifact, she had no thought of taking it for herself.

As soon as she finished speaking, the shield suddenly stood upright, then rolled toward her!

The others: “…???!!”