Chapter 1276 - 1275: The Xuanyin Lineage Reappears
Lu Zheng appeared and saw Zhi Ma and the Ginseng Doll sipping the Stalactite Spiritual Liquid from a porcelain bottle, moving his fingers slightly but not taking any action.
Instead, Shen Ying asked, "Finished the Jade Ginseng King Pill?"
Zhi Ma and the Ginseng Doll shook slightly, and without a word, Zhi Ma shook its body, dropping a reishi into Shen Ying’s hand, floating lightly.
Meanwhile, the Ginseng Doll furrowed its brows, plucked a small tuft of hair, pitifully placing it into Shen Ying’s other hand, which instantly turned into several thin ginseng whiskers.
Then Lu Zheng shook his head and said, "No way, how could it be finished so quickly? There are still two and a half bottles left."
Zhi Ma, "..."
Ginseng Doll, "..."
Lu Zheng took the reishi and ginseng whiskers from Shen Ying and casually put them into a gourd, "But it’s always good to be prepared."
Yang Caiyi came over and hugged the Ginseng Doll, then petted Zhi Ma.
This Jade Ginseng King Pill has a gentle medicinal nature and abundant spiritual force, and she eats it often too.
Lu Zheng went under the old peach tree, where Xiaocui had already skillfully placed a lounge chair.
Lu Zheng laid down, casually taking the fragrant tea Shen Ying handed him, sipping it lightly, then relaxed under the warm sunshine of early spring, lazily sighed.
"Comfortable..."
At Peach Blossom Plain, the incense smoke from Taohua Temple drifted endlessly towards the sky, while outside, a stream of locals braved the lingering cold to come to Taohua Temple to pray and offer incense.
In Peach Blossom Forest, there were few visitors, but some posed elegantly, wrapped in fur coats, wielding folded fans and round fans, enjoying the forest and the snow scene that hadn’t melted yet.
Inside Taohua Village, the Eighteen Celestial Maidens merged their bodies into the peach trees, absorbing the rich spiritual qi and incense and candle qi from under the old peach tree, one by one concentrating and quietly cultivating.
The little panda was sleeping, Zhi Ma and the Ginseng Doll were drinking soup, Yang Caiyi was still diligently cultivating.
The atmosphere was harmonious.
Si Lingxi sat next to Lu Zheng and casually asked, "Did a little Daoist from White Cloud Temple arrive at Shaotong Mountain?"
"Yes." Lu Zheng nodded, "A senior from the Yue Generation. Because I mentioned setting up the Primordial Saint Sect in Tonglin County..."
"He got injured." Si Lingxi stated calmly.
"What?" Lu Zheng suddenly sat up, looking shocked, "He got injured? Are you sure it was Master Yue Chen and not Senior Brother Yuan Jing?"
"Not Yuan Jing." Si Lingxi shook her head, "It’s that Daoist with about a thousand years of cultivation."
Lu Zheng instantly recalled the group of locals he encountered when he descended from Shaotong Mountain.
But the problem is...
Normally, how devastating could a ghost plaguing people in the mortal world be?
So he simply ignored it.
"Did the temple seek us out?" Lu Zheng asked.
Si Lingxi shook her head, "No."
Lu Zheng nodded, "Then Master Yue Chen must have dealt with that ghost."
Si Lingxi continued, "But he sent a jade talisman missive to White Cloud Temple."
Lu Zheng, "..."
A jade talisman missive is similar to a paper crane missive; however, the latter covers short distances, at most a hundred miles, whereas the former covers longer distances, depending on the talisman materials and stored magical power.
Actually, the jade talisman missive has many limitations.
Materials are scarce, requiring the finest spiritual materials, usable only once, and importantly, shouldn’t encounter obstacles en route as it’s easily intercepted, making it unsafe and unstable.
So, unless absolutely necessary, few use jade talisman missives for communication. Even Lu Zheng was only contacted once by Daoist Mingzhang using a paper crane.
Unexpectedly, Master Yue Chen actually used a jade talisman missive.
"What’s the situation?"
Si Lingxi calmly said, "That ghost qi is quite special. If I sensed correctly, the opponent might be from the Profound Yin Lineage."
Lu Zheng understood, then it made sense.
Though Master Yue Chen is formidable, he’s no match for the Netherworld Profound Yin Mountain’s direct lineage.
He encountered a few, whether the Ghost King outside Sea Heaven Dao Weizhou Prefecture or the Ghost Head Infant and Snow Robe Princess siblings, are millennia-old experts.
As to why Master Yue Chen didn’t seek help from Lu Zheng...
Of course, it’s because he boasted a bit during the meal the day before, and encountered a tough opponent, unable to maintain his face.
"Profound Yin Lineage, is it still for the Profound Yin Divine Mirror and Profound Yin Divine Pearl?"
Lu Zheng furrowed his brow and asked, "How did they find Tonglin County?"
Si Lingxi shook her head, "I don’t know."
The Profound Yin Divine Mirror is with Lu Zheng, and the Profound Yin Divine Pearl is with Shen Ying; logically, anyone who’s seen the effects of these treasures would be dead.
Just then, Si Lingxi raised her head, glancing northeast, "White Cloud Temple Daoists have arrived, and the one coming is not weak."
Lu Zheng blinked, "Should I pretend not to know?"
Si Lingxi smiled at those words, "It’s up to you."
Thus, Lu Zheng decisively acted unaware.
Mostly because he was not short of Light of Fortune lately either.
The Light of Fortune obtained from the fight at Lianzhou Prefecture still remains, and the one given by the Dark Sun Demon Venerable is stored, not to mention the mission of the Primordial Saint Sect, which refilled the Light of Fortune in the Jade Seal.
Lu Zheng is confident that this year, with more dual cultivation with Si Lingxi, his Dao practice will increase by another thousand years by this time next year.
Thinking about this, Lu Zheng couldn’t help but glance at Si Lingxi.
However, Si Lingxi misunderstood, "Still want to take a look?"
Lu Zheng blinked, continuing with Si Lingxi’s words, "Shouldn’t be dangerous this time, right?"
Si Lingxi shook her head, "How would I know? Maybe that ghost also has backup, right?
But this Daoist is not weak anymore. Even if it’s the most formidable remnant of the Profound Yin Mountain challenging him, it would be evenly matched.
However, going to take a look is not a bad idea; it’s just right for Caiyi to see some expert magical combat."
Yang Caiyi nodded repeatedly.
Shen Ying couldn’t help but sit up, "Shall we go together then?"
With Si Lingxi around, there’s no worry of being noticed by those involved.
Thus, Si Lingxi waved, taking Lu Zheng, Shen Ying, and Yang Caiyi into the air. Then a streak of light flashed, disappearing into the horizon.
...
Meanwhile, Master Qing Song had arrived at Shaotong Mountain’s White Cloud Temple.
"Greetings, Master Qing Song!" Master Yue Chen stood up and saluted.
"Alright, alright, take a rest." Master Qing Song waved his hand, "Who is the opponent?"
"I don’t know." Master Yue Chen smiled wryly, his face also awkward, not expecting his unlucky streak, having just left the mountain and encountered a tough opponent.
"Didn’t seek Yuan Zheng?" Master Qing Song asked.
Master Yue Chen shook his head, candidly admitting, "Didn’t have the courage."
Master Qing Song placed a hand on Master Yue Chen’s wrist, probing with White Cloud True Qi, gauged the situation, and nodded, "The opponent is a master from Profound Yin Mountain, your injury isn’t unjust."
"Profound Yin Mountain?" Master Yue Chen clearly had heard of them, "Why have they entered the mortal world?"
Master Qing Song sneered, "Of course it’s for those two treasures.
Profound Yin Mountain is full of people with no ambition, wanting to know, Profound Yin Divine Monarch ascended to the Upper Realm not relying on those two treasures."