I Have A Dual World Seal

"Lingxi went back to the Southern Border?"

As soon as Lu Zheng returned, he heard the news of Si Lingxi’s return to the Southern Border.

"What happened at Phoenix Mountain?"

You know, Si Lingxi made it clear she was just maintaining her presence at Phoenix Mountain, while barely handling any actual matters.

The last time she was called back was when Red Crane discovered the disciple of Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor, and Si Lingxi, having encountered the Flame Heaven-Destroying Demon Dragon King, wanted to quickly get rid of the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor.

Although Lu Zheng ended up finding the traces of Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor, Si Lingxi’s intuition was still correct.

The Demon Tribulation is indeed near!

The Profound Profound Demon Lord might be a True Spirit descended or a Dream Transmission Technique, but the Primordial Fang Dog Demon Venerable and the Dark Sun Crossing Void True Emperor Demon Venerable are confirmed.

Shen Ying said, "It’s about the seeds, Phoenix Mountain has had another prosperous harvest."

"I see." Lu Zheng nodded his head, calculating the time; it indeed was nearing the autumn harvest. After a year of expansion, the estimated yield should be plentiful.

But...

"Does this require Lingxi’s involvement?" Lu Zheng asked curiously.

At the time, he had already explained this matter to Kong Lan and the four Red Crane ladies; logically, such a mundane matter should have been handled by Red Crane, without requiring Si Lingxi to make an appearance.

"This year’s abundant yield at Phoenix Mountain has attracted the attention of many forces." Liu Qingyan chimed in, "Even if it’s a mundane matter, the mundane has its foundational importance. If its impact is too significant, it will attract the attention of many interested parties."

Lu Zheng agreed, as this high-yield crop issue was something Si Lingxi had personally sought him out for.

"So not only did some local bigwigs show up, but even the Sect Leader of Lianshan Sect went to Phoenix Mountain." Shen Ying said.

"Lingxi and Meng Ye know each other, don’t they?"

"She still had to make an appearance. Besides, Lianshan Sect also conquered the Great Abyss Marsh. I estimate that Meng Ye’s visit to Phoenix Mountain might have included the intention of delivering some of his proceeds to Sister Lingxi." Liu Qingyan smiled.

"Got it." Lu Zheng rubbed his chin and nodded, "If Lianshan Sect has these high-yield crops, Great Jing will likely know about it in one or two years."

Shen Ying laughed, "And then it will quickly spread across the land, Lu Lang indeed has extraordinary merit."

Lu Zheng shook his head, "These are high-yield crop seeds found by Lingxi. What does it have to do with me?"

Lu Zheng: (◔◡◔)

Shen Ying giggled and then glanced at the foxes and wolves playing in the Peach Blossom Forest, quietly asking, "And what about you, Lu Lang? Any gains on your recent trip?"

Lu Zheng nodded and then shook his head, "That demon managed to escape, and it polluted an area of two hundred miles around Lianzhou Prefecture. But the good news is that I detonated the Demon Cave Secret Realm in advance, otherwise, the entire Pingdong Dao might have been transformed into a Demon Realm."

Then Lu Zheng recounted his journey through Pingdong Dao.

Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan were both surprised, not expecting yet another new demon, and one with such formidable power.

"A two hundred mile radius that’s uninhabitable, won’t that have a major impact?" Liu Qingyan asked.

"It certainly will." Lu Zheng said in a deep voice, "Conservatively estimated, at least fifty thousand people will have to be relocated."

"That’s so unfortunate..."

Shen Ying comforted Liu Qingyan, "It’s only the land that’s polluted, so long as people migrate early, at least the people will be safe."

Liu Qingyan nodded, about to say something, when Tu Yuya and Tu Yujiao came over, "What secret matters are you two discussing? We won’t disturb you tonight, but tell us now!"

Then the two women dragged away Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying, while pushing Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxing towards Lu Zheng.

And as for Yue Yifeng and Mo Yue Xian?

The couple was sweetly enjoying each other’s company in Peach Blossom Forest, hardly concerned with breaking up Lu Zheng.

"Brother Lu, Tonglin County can be considered a major county in Yizhou. We’ve heard there’s a famous money-spending den called Chunfeng Building in the county. How about we visit together tonight?" Tu Yuxing chuckled.

Tu Yuchen nodded seriously, "Brother Lu is the local leader here. You must be well acquainted with the ladies in the building, we’re in for a treat tonight."

"I’m not, I haven’t, don’t..."

"Really? Really?" Tu Yuxing exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Lu, being so dashing and talented, surely you’ve visited the local brothels after living here for so many years?"

"Really? Really?" Tu Yuchen also smiled, "It’s just a place to eat, drink, and listen to music; you must have visited, unless you have some other thoughts in mind?"

Lu Zheng: Õ_Õ

Lu Zheng squinted his eyes, chuckled maliciously, and then hooked Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxing with each arm, "I have four wives!"

Tu Yuxing chuckled, but wasn’t envious at all, "If I wanted to, I’d have fourteen by now."

Tu Yuchen nodded, further teasing, "You haven’t visited a brothel."

Lu Zheng bared his teeth and whispered, "The Fire Phoenix is also my wife!"

Tu Yuxing felt a bit intimidated, but Tu Yuchen continued to fuel the fire, "I’d really be impressed if you dared to visit a brothel!"

Tu Yuxing, hearing this, laughed and encouraged, "Sect Leader Si went back to the Southern Border, didn’t she? Perfect timing, we’ll go in the evening, and you’re the guide, Brother Lu."

Lu Zheng was amusedly furious, pushing the two away, "I have a date tonight. I don’t believe you two, who are so familiar with the place, need someone to show you around!"

Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxing laughed heartily, then dragged Lu Zheng into a poetry duel.

Tu Yuxing reached out to pluck a wild peach from a nearby peach tree, "In the past, poetry matches were about peach blossoms. Today let’s try something different..."

Tu Yuchen snatched the peach away and took a bite, "You’re crazy, I’m not crazy. Competing in peach production with Brother Lu? Have you forgotten who wrote ’Peach Blossoms’?"

Tu Yuxing slapped his forehead, "Forget it, I’ll just go to Chunfeng Building tonight and have a poetry duel with the ladies there. My poetic talents aren’t bad, you know."

Tu Yuchen shook his head and sighed, lamenting his brother’s lack of ambition.

Lu Zheng wasn’t interested in following along with these two foxes and tugged them along to join the ladies’ group ahead, "You two are supposed to be skilled in all arts. I’ve already had Xiaocui set up pen, ink, paper, and ink stone ahead of us. Not to mention anything else, leave me two ink masterpieces of the Peach Grove first."

Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxing couldn’t help but be very proud.

They knew full well about Lu Zheng’s abilities. Being asked to leave art pieces by someone like him greatly satisfied their vanity.

"Alright, alright, I’ve recently come up with a Dian Mo Technique, perfect occasion to show my skills today!"

So, the group moved forward and stopped at a clearing to rest, drink wine, and paint.

Tu Yuchen and Tu Yuxing vigorously wielded their brushes, each leaving a piece of artwork.

As recompense, Lu Zheng personally cooked at the Peach Blossom Plain in the evening, preparing a table of water and land Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

The happiest were Yue Yifeng and Mo Yue Xian who crashed the meal.