My Artifacts Can Upgrade Infinitely

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Spring and Autumn Cicada’s Ability

After leaving the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, Zhao Zuo visited several other Spirit Rice Stores. He spent a total of twenty Spirit Stones to purchase two hundred pounds of Spirit Rice as a reserve. The purchase nearly filled his Storage Bag, leaving only a little room in the corners for his other items.

If he was frugal, two hundred pounds of Spirit Rice could last him about half a year. Even if unforeseen circumstances forced him to leave Moyun Workshop in the future, at least he wouldn’t have to worry about having enough to eat.

Overall, Zhao Zuo was quite satisfied with his trip. He had purchased a Supporting Magical Artifact to speed up his cultivation and had also spent forty Spirit Stones on two jars of Dragon and Tiger Vajra Oil. It was said to come from the Saint Buddha Temple, a Nascent Soul-level power, and greatly boosted one’s Body Refining Cultivation.

The price of twenty Spirit Stones per jar pained him, but he had no other choice if he wanted to advance his Golden Body Technique cultivation as quickly as possible.

Things were different now. Every so often, he had to go out at night to hunt Demon Beasts, and each hunt was like walking the line between life and death. Assiduously cultivating his Body Refining Technique would not only increase his combat strength, but also his chances of survival.

Zhao Zuo walked out of the Market and glanced up to see the sun already nearing the horizon. It wouldn’t be long before it disappeared completely, at which point things would become much more dangerous. The thought made him instinctively quicken his pace, using a Light Body Talisman to move even faster.

He encountered a few pedestrians on the way, but thankfully, nothing unexpected happened, and he made it home safely. It was only after he closed the door that Zhao Zuo realized he had let his guard down. He had continued to wander the Market even as dusk fell, instead of heading straight home.

Furthermore, after leaving the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, he hadn’t bothered to disguise his appearance or check if he was being followed. He had simply returned home carelessly, neglecting his own safety.

After closing his bedroom door, Zhao Zuo first stood on his bed, peering cautiously through the gaps in the eaves for a moment. Once he confirmed there were no strangers lurking about, he took the Spring and Autumn Cicada from his robes. He slowly infused it with his Mana, his eyes full of anticipation as he observed it carefully.

Several minutes passed, but the Spring and Autumn Cicada didn’t absorb any of his Mana. Instead, it simply allowed the Mana to dissipate into the air without a trace, as if the object was incapable of holding it.

Zhao Zuo pondered for a moment. He used his Sky-Breaking Saber to prick his fingertip and squeezed a drop of blood onto the eyes of the pale golden Jade Cicada. The crimson bead trickled down the cicada’s carved lines, showing no signs of being absorbed. Apparently, binding it with blood wasn’t the right way to activate it either.

With a slight movement of his right hand, a transparent interface unfolded before his eyes.

[Level: Lower Grade Magical Treasure · Spring and Autumn Cicada] (Damaged)

[EXP: 0/200]

[Status: Not Upgradeable]

[Creation Points: 0.5]

’It can’t absorb Mana, and I can’t bind it with my blood.’

Zhao Zuo had already considered this before picking up the treasure. The binding method for the Spring and Autumn Cicada had to be exceptionally demanding, or else he never would have had the chance to acquire it so cheaply. This was a matter that could not be rushed.

Outside, the sun had sunk below the horizon, and darkness once again blanketed the land. Zhao Zuo returned the Spring and Autumn Cicada to his robes. He could investigate the item’s wonders later, once he was stronger.

Next, Zhao Zuo took the Huayang Bead from his Storage Bag. Following Qing Ci’s instructions, he enveloped the bead in Mana and pressed it against the skin of his abdomen... In the blink of an eye, the Huayang Bead vanished from his hand.

Instantly, a surge of warmth appeared in his abdomen. It radiated heat for a moment before gradually subsiding and fading completely from his normal senses. Only when he focused his spiritual perception could he feel the Huayang Bead’s presence.

’I’ll have to wait a few days to find out its specific effects.’

That night, Zhao Zuo decided to test the effects of the Dragon and Tiger Vajra Oil. He removed his outer and inner garments and unsealed the clay jar. The oil inside was a viscous, lustrous gold, and its pungent aroma carried a hint of medicinal herbs.

He spread the oil across his chest. Before long, he could feel surges of energy coursing through his flesh. This was accompanied by a fiery, stinging pain that spread through his muscles. His body trembled slightly as his blood began to flow faster.

Zhao Zuo immediately began cultivating the Golden Body Technique, his physique rapidly growing stronger.

The next day, Zhao Zuo found time to visit the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and purchase a few Qi and Blood Pills. Over the next few days, aided by the Dragon and Tiger Vajra Oil and the pills, his cultivation of the Golden Body Technique advanced by leaps and bounds. The strength of his physique underwent a noticeable change almost daily.

During this period, Zhao Zuo and Shen Yunjiao went hunting three more times. Unfortunately, their luck was poor; they only managed to harvest a single early-stage Tier One Demon Beast. Zhao Zuo’s final share was one hundred and twenty Spirit Stones.

Fortunately, neither Zhao Zuo nor Shen Yunjiao was injured. They agreed to rest for a few days before hunting again.

In that same time, the four major districts grew even more chaotic, with people losing their lives every night.

One day, Zhao Zuo suddenly thought of the Spring and Autumn Cicada. He took it from his robes and observed it carefully.

[Level: Lower Grade Magical Treasure · Spring and Autumn Cicada] (Damaged)

[EXP: 230/200]

[Status: Upgradeable]

[Creation Points: 0.5]

For some unknown reason, the Spring and Autumn Cicada had been naturally accumulating experience points every day. Today, it had finally reached the upgrade threshold. ’This upgrade might finally let me discover the cicada’s true purpose.’

Zhao Zuo tapped ’Upgrade’. After waiting patiently for a few minutes, a dark light dissipated, and the upgrade was complete.

A moment later, the transparent panel popped up before his eyes.

[Upgrade Description: Increases the wearer’s lifespan by seven and a half minutes each week.]

Zhao Zuo stared at the effect, stunned for a moment before his expression twisted into one of pure elation. Didn’t people pursue Cultivation for longevity, to watch the world change like seas turning to mulberry fields? The Spring and Autumn Cicada in his hand was a chance at immortality! As long as he kept upgrading it, eternal life would be within his grasp.

At its current level, it would increase his lifespan by six hours every year. The biggest problem now was figuring out how to get more experience for the Spring and Autumn Cicada to keep upgrading it. Even now, he had no idea why it was gaining experience in the first place.

’This is a massive windfall.’

Trading a single Spirit Stone for a chance at eternal life—this deal was truly a one-in-a-million profit. Zhao Zuo immediately secured the Spring and Autumn Cicada close to his body, vowing that for as long as he lived, no one else would ever learn of this Magical Artifact’s existence.

’Wait a minute... since the Spring and Autumn Cicada is a Magical Treasure, that means it isn’t a natural object. And if it’s not natural, that means someone in this world is capable of mass-Refining life-extending Magical Treasures. This world is far more vast and wondrous than I ever imagined.’

’I really struck gold.’

The next day, Zhao Zuo saw that the Spring and Autumn Cicada’s experience had increased by another forty points. He felt a little more at ease; at least he didn’t have to worry about it being unable to gain experience.

That night, Zhao Zuo changed into black clothes, preparing to go hunt Demon Beasts with Shen Yunjiao.

......

PS: The plot hole from the last Chapter where the Spring and Autumn Cicada couldn’t be placed in the Storage Bag has been fixed.

Thanks to the reader for the suggestion. Lastly, please vote with your monthly tickets, add this to your library, and send a donation!

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!