Chapter 380

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Chapter 380"Who would have thought so much has happened over in Zhongzhou." Lu Qing sighed with some emotion. Zhongzhou was too far from Cangzhou, and even for a family like the Wei family, it was difficult to establish connections in Zhongzhou. As a result, they naturally had delays in receiving information from that region. "But does Sacred Mountain truly have no means to handle this?" Lu Qing was aware that Sacred Mountain’s mission was to maintain peace among the various states of the world. Logically, with such significant chaos in Zhongzhou, Sacred Mountain shouldn’t be turning a blind eye. With the cultivation level of the three Holy Masters, they would certainly have the capability to quell the turmoil. "This is precisely what puzzles me. Despite the upheaval in Zhongzhou, there’s been no action from Sacred Mountain. None of the three Holy Masters have made any appearances, and even my master went up the mountain to seek an audience, but he couldn't meet any of them. Because of this, my master sensed something amiss and strictly ordered that Tianji Tower must not get involved in the disputes between the major sects. He even sent us away to travel across the states, telling us to avoid the potential dangers for the time being." "No action from Sacred Mountain?" Lu Qing was momentarily stunned. But then he recalled the information he’d gathered during his battle with the Third Holy Master's Puppet Avatar. The Third Holy Master's true form was at the Peak Foundation Establishment level. The other two Holy Masters were likely of the same level. Now, with the fourth echo of the Heavenly Dao Sounds already here, the next reverberation isn’t too far off. Could it be that the three Holy Masters are contemplating the rules of the world, waiting for the evolution of those rules to reach the point where they can break through, leaving them too preoccupied to attend to the chaos in Zhongzhou? Lu Qing pondered this possibility and found it quite plausible. For practitioners, there is nothing more important than advancing in cultivation level. Every person has a selfish side, and even if those three Holy Masters are genuinely dedicated to the world’s welfare, they would likely prioritize their breakthrough in the face of such a rare opportunity. Of course, all of this was merely Lu Qing’s speculation, so he chose not to voice it. Instead, he simply smiled and said, "If that’s the case, Lord Zhirui, if you don’t mind, you might as well stay with us for a while. Although this place is small, the scenery here is rather pleasant—a suitable place to cultivate one’s heart and spirit." "Young Master Lu, you are too polite. To be honest, on my way over, I almost thought I had taken the wrong path. It’s been a long time since I’ve been here, but the changes in Jiuli Village are astonishing." Lin Zhirui glanced around. As he sat in the courtyard for a while, he felt more and more that the village was extraordinary. It wasn’t simply that the spiritual energy was dense; even the ground energy underfoot was harmoniously organized, with a sense of vitality drifting through the surrounding space. Long-term residence here might allow even those without cultivation skills to extend their lifespan and remain in good health. "It’s just that the spiritual energy here is slightly denser; it’s far from comparable to the famous mountains and rivers of Zhongzhou," Lu Qing responded modestly. "Indeed, if you, Zhirui, have no other place to go, settling here for a while wouldn’t be bad. I can’t promise much, but as for this plum tea, there will always be enough." The old doctor, having prepared the plum tea, handed a cup over, placing it in front of Lin Zhirui. Seeing both Lu Qing and the old doctor urging him to stay, Lin Zhirui was tempted. After a moment of consideration, he smiled and nodded, "Then, I’ll impose on you with thick skin and take up your kind offer." With that, he picked up the cup and took a sip. In the next instant, his eyes widened slightly as he looked at the tea cup in his hand, surprise in his gaze. "This tea..." "Did you notice something, Zhirui?" The old doctor smiled. "This plum tea seems to contain vitality and resonance—it could aid in cultivation?" Lin Zhirui spoke uncertainly. After just one sip, he felt the spiritual power within him flow a bit faster. Indeed, not long after parting from Lu Qing, Lin Zhirui had also grasped the method to refine spiritual energy and had begun transforming his True Qi into spiritual power... "Hehe, since the resurgence of spiritual energy, it seems this plum tree in the courtyard has also undergone some changes. I observed that you, Zhirui, appear to be in the process of transforming your True Qi into spiritual power. This plum tea might be able to accelerate that process a bit." The old doctor chuckled. With his current level, he could easily see the state of Lin Zhirui’s body at a glance. "It seems that ever since the resurgence of spiritual energy, the spiritual materials in the world have become more and more abundant." Looking at the plum tree above, Lin Zhirui noted the visible changes. Not only had it grown sturdier, but it also seemed to contain a unique resonance that he couldn’t fully comprehend. He realized that this plum tree had likely transformed into the legendary Spirit Tree. Thus, with Lu Qing and the old doctor’s urging, Lin Zhirui temporarily settled in Jiuli Village. By midday, Wei Shanhai and others heard about the matter and came to pay their respects to Lin Zhirui. Back when Wang Cangyi led his disciples to besiege the Wei family, Lin Zhirui had stepped in to stop it during a critical moment. Later, it was also Lin Zhirui who came to Jiuli Village to pass on the message, which led the old doctor and the others to head to the county town, ultimately resolving the Wei family’s crisis. Wei Shanhai and his companions had always remembered this kindness. Now that they’d heard Lin Zhirui had come to Jiuli Village, how could they not come to pay their respects? Especially upon hearing that Lin Zhirui would be staying here for a while, they immediately offered to help arrange everything for him. "Young Master Lu, what are you doing?" Early the next morning, Lin Zhirui saw Lu Qing using a technique to water the Spirit Field and couldn’t help but ask. He was particularly amazed to see the spiritual cloud conjured by Lu Qing’s technique, floating above the Spirit Field. "I’m watering the Spirit Field. For the Spirit Valley to grow well, it must be watered regularly. And it has to be irrigated with spiritual rain for the best effect; ordinary rainwater won’t do much." Lu Qing explained with a smile, not concealing anything. "This is a Spirit Field, and what’s growing here is the Spirit Rice we ate yesterday?" Lin Zhirui looked at the thriving green rice seedlings in the Spirit Field in surprise. He recalled the spirit rice he had tasted during last night’s dinner, which had a remarkable flavor and could nourish the body and increase one’s cultivation. "Yes, this is the second batch of Spirit Valley I’ve planted, though it’ll take another two months before it’s ready for harvest." With a slight shift in his hand technique, the magical cloud floating above the Spirit Field slowly moved to another corner, releasing a gentle drizzle of spiritual rain. This sight left Lin Zhirui in awe. Although the resurgence of spiritual energy had made the path of cultivation no longer a secret... Even now, the world’s strongest individuals were mostly still grappling with refining spiritual energy, converting their True Qi into spiritual power. Outside of the Four Great Secret Realms, even the top sects of Zhongzhou were still exploring the basics of the cultivation path. Lin Zhirui, despite being a core disciple of Tianji Tower with vast experience and knowledge of many hidden secrets of the world, was witnessing real magic for the first time. Watching Lu Qing calmly casting his technique to water the Spirit Field... and recalling all the remarkable sights he’d encountered since arriving in Jiuli Village... Lin Zhirui was truly beginning to sense the tangible existence of the path of cultivation.

Chapter 380

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