Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

After Jing Zhuo left, the crowd also began to disperse, with only a few people remaining.

Glancing at the departing Jing Zhuo, Ye Wushuang retracted his gaze and looked toward Taoo Hua Fairy. He clasped his fist and said, "I came here uninvited today. Please forgive me for the disturbance, Taoo Hua Fairy."

"Young Master Ye, you're being too kind. I know right from wrong, and I don't blame you. On the contrary, it is our Peach Blossom Spring that has been a poor host and slighted you."

Taoo Hua Fairy also looked at Ye Wushuang and said, "Young Master Ye, please, come inside."

With that, she began to lead the way. Ye Wushuang nodded and entered the Peach Blossom Spring with Zhuang Hao.

The last one to follow was Taoo Hong Fairy, but as she moved, many people in the crowd also stirred.

"Taoo Hong Fairy!" Just as Taoo Hong Fairy was about to enter the Peach Blossom Spring, several people suddenly stepped out from the crowd of onlookers, walking forward with anxious expressions.

Hearing this, Taoo Hong Fairy turned her head. Looking at the few people who had come forward, a hint of confusion flickered in her eyes. "Is there something you need?"

At her question, their eyes flickered as they looked at the stone in her hand.

After a moment of hesitation, one of them steeled himself and said, "Taoo Hong Fairy, could you possibly part with that Sword Intent? We are all Sword Cultivators, and a powerful Sword Intent is incredibly important to us. We are willing to trade any treasure for it."

'Sword Intent!' Taoo Hong Fairy looked down at the stone in her arms. The sword mark on it contained a powerful Heaven-Soaring Sword Intent.

"Young Masters, this Sword Intent was left by Young Master Ye. Although it was just a casual strike, I'm sure you gentlemen who cultivate the sword can appreciate how stunning that strike was."

Taoo Hong Fairy didn't give a direct answer, instead speaking matter-of-factly.

The Sword Cultivators nodded. They knew that while the strike had seemed ordinary, that single slash had encompassed a myriad of Sword Intents.

Within that Sword Intent lay a powerful, heaven-soaring will, as well as Ye Wushuang's own understanding of the Sword Dao!

If they could obtain it and comprehend it, perhaps they too could condense that same sword intent that soared arrogantly to the heavens, and replicate that stunning strike.

"This sword not only contains Endless Sword Intent, but its heaven-soaring will is also an inspiration, especially for Sword Cultivators. It is exceedingly rare and precious. I, too, would like to gift it to everyone."

"However, as you all know, Taoo Hua Fairy is the one in charge of the Peach Blossom Spring. I am merely a maid by the Fairy's side and cannot make such decisions."

Taoo Hong Fairy said with great regret.

Hearing this, the group's faces fell in disappointment. They gave the stone in Taoo Hong Fairy's arms an extremely unwilling glance. If it were possible, they would have absolutely snatched it by force.

But they all knew the Peach Blossom Spring was no place for them to act recklessly.

"However..." Seeing their disappointed expressions, Taoo Hong Fairy spoke again, and the dejected group's eyes immediately lit up.

"However, I am willing to try and persuade the Peach Blossom Spring to bring this treasure out. Of course, there is only one Sword Intent, so there can only be one owner. All of you should understand this."

As she spoke, Taoo Hong Fairy's gaze swept over the crowd. "Therefore, in a little while, the Ten Thousand Treasures Celestial Workshop will be holding an auction. I will persuade Taoo Hua Fairy to have it auctioned there. After that, it will all depend on your individual opportunities."

"An auction!"

The group of Sword Cultivators had strange expressions on their faces, speechless in their hearts. 'What a fine calculation. If it's auctioned, we'll have to pay even more!'

Although Taoo Hong Fairy's words sounded like she was doing them a favor, how could they not know that she saw how desperately they desired the item and wanted to use the opportunity to drive up its value?

'What a "clever" woman!'

The crowd was slightly displeased, but there was nothing they could do. It was still better than having the Peach Blossom Spring hide it away in their collection.

"In that case, we will wait for the auction."

The few Sword Cultivators replied before turning and leaving resentfully.

Taoo Hong Fairy looked at the stone in her arms and revealed a slight smile. Before, it had just been an unremarkable piece of scrap rock, but now it had become a coveted gem.

Ye Wushuang was unaware of all this.

Upon entering the Peach Blossom Spring, even Ye Wushuang found himself captivated.

It would not be an exaggeration to call this place an otherworldly Immortal Realm.

As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but peach groves. The blossoms were in full bloom, and their fragrance filled the air.

Underfoot, a quiet path was strewn with a layer of fallen peach blossoms, unstained by a speck of dust, as if one had entered a kingdom of flowers.

Moreover, Ye Wushuang noticed that on both sides of the path, small pavilions and wooden huts could be faintly seen, with figures inside drinking wine and listening to the zither.

The long, drawn-out notes of the zither flowed like a babbling brook, continuous and unbroken. Immortal Shadows in long, flowing skirts danced about like fairies among the flowers.

"What a beautiful place!"

Even Ye Wushuang couldn't help but marvel. A place this beautiful was truly a rare sight.

"Young Master Ye, this way, please."

Taoo Hua Fairy walked barefoot on the path, her appearance blending enchantingly with the colors of the peach grove. Dongfang Youdi's 'peach blossom eyes' were already staring, wide and unblinking.

Even Zhuang Hao looked somewhat mesmerized.

Ye Wushuang's gaze remained clear; aside from appreciation, there was nothing else.

Led by Taoo Hua Fairy, the group arrived at a pavilion deep within the peach grove. A pure and otherworldly woman, appearing to be in her twenties, came up carrying a pot of wine.

When this woman appeared, Zhuang Hao's expression changed. He glanced at her several times, wanting to step forward and speak, but he stopped himself.

The woman also shot Zhuang Hao a glare before turning her head away.

Ye Wushuang noticed this and, seeming to have guessed something, shook his head with a smile.

The four of them sat down at a table, and the woman began to pour wine for them.

Taoo Hua Fairy smiled faintly and asked, "Judging from your tone earlier, Young Master Ye, did you come to the Peach Blossom Spring for a particular reason?"

"To be honest, I have heard that the Peach Blossom Spring has a Spiritual Root Peach Branch. I came here hoping to find one to save an injured friend."

Ye Wushuang didn't beat around the bush, stating his purpose directly.

Hearing this, Taoo Hua Fairy turned her head to look at Dongfang Youdi, only to see that fellow raising his cup to drink, completely oblivious to everyone else.

Taoo Hua Fairy retracted her gaze and asked, "You want the Peach Branch to dispel the Yang Destruction Power?"

"I hope the Fairy will grant my request!"

Ye Wushuang nodded.

Taoo Hua Fairy smiled and said, "There is something you may not know, Young Master. The Peach Branch is a spiritual root born from within the grove and is connected to the entire grove. If it is damaged, the whole grove will suffer as well."

'It will damage the peach grove?'

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang's brow furrowed slightly. He looked up at the faintly smiling Taoo Hua Fairy, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"Taoo Hua Fairy, I am doing this to save a life; I have no other choice. I still hope you will grant my request. If the Fairy wishes for something in exchange, I am willing to trade for it."

Ye Wushuang said coolly. Lan Xinyu had taken a blow for him. He had to do something.

"Taoo Hua Fairy, Brother Ye is also trying to save a life. I hope you can grant his request," Zhuang Hao added from the side.

"I never said I wouldn't give it to you!" Taoo Hua Fairy stared at Ye Wushuang, a cunning glint in her eyes, and said, "However, I have one condition!"

"Fairy, please state it," Ye Wushuang asked.

"I need Young Master Ye to promise me one thing!" Taoo Hua Fairy said with a smile.

"What is it?" Ye Wushuang's brow furrowed.

"I haven't thought of it yet!" Taoo Hua Fairy said lightly, causing Ye Wushuang's expression to darken instantly. 'She hasn't thought of it yet? What if one day she suddenly decides she wants him dead? Would she make him kill himself?'

"Don't worry, Young Master. The request won't be for you to kill yourself, nor will it be to slaughter the innocent," Taoo Hua Fairy said with a slight smile, as if she knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Alright then. I agree."

Ye Wushuang thought for a moment. He couldn't figure out Taoo Hua Fairy's intentions, so he could only agree.

"Young Master, please drink!" Seeing Ye Wushuang agree, Taoo Hua Fairy proactively offered him a full cup of wine. The smile in her eyes was something Ye Wushuang could not fathom.

Taking the cup, Ye Wushuang drained it in one gulp.

Afterward, they chatted idly for a long time. Ye Wushuang obtained the Peach Branch and left the Peach Blossom Spring.

When he returned to the inn, he found the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc standing at the entrance, looking extremely anxious.

"Master!"

Seeing Ye Wushuang's return, the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc hurried over.

"What happened?"

Ye Wushuang walked over and asked.

"Master, Miss Lan... she's missing."

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc blurted out anxiously.