CHAPTER 159: CHAPTER 159: ASSAULT ON PEACH COUNTY

"Not for the time being."

Lu Zhiwei shook her head.

Indeed, within the Cyan Mountain Sect, there isn’t a second candidate for an Array Master worth cultivating.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ping had to pause on the matter.

"As for the Array Master’s matter, since there is no suitable candidate, let’s not dwell on it for now. Is there a candidate for a Talisman Maker in the sect?"

"No."

Lu Zhiwei shook her head again, with a hint of bitter smile.

In the Cyan Mountain Sect, there are few disciples. If there were talent in this area, it would be easy to spot.

At least she hadn’t discovered anyone in the sect with such talent.

Receiving this answer, Lu Ping no longer asked.

Their conversation ended, and Lu Zhiwei left alone.

Lu Ping pondered the sect’s future development, then opened the system, focusing his attention on the System Mall.

Another item, [Three-star Cyan Plum Tree], Lu Ping wanted to redeem it.

[Cyan Plum Tree: Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Wood ×3]

[Effect: Fast-growing plant, matures and bears fruit in a year. The plum enhances the cultivation of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with little effect on those above or below Foundation Establishment.]

[Reputation: 600]

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The Cyan Plum Tree’s effect is very straightforward; it assists Foundation Establishment Cultivators in their training and cultivation enhancement.

Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators can consume it, but its effect is minimal.

"Spirit Void Pill, Jade Bee Pill, and Cyan Plum Spirit Fruit—all of these concentrated for Lu Yuanshan will greatly boost his speed in reaching the Third-Layer Foundation Establishment."

Lu Ping believed there was hope for quickly nurturing Lu Yuanshan to attain Third-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Generally, advancing from First-Layer to Second-Layer Foundation Establishment without external assistance requires about three years.

Reaching Third-Layer Foundation Establishment takes roughly ten years.

But with the Spirit Void Pill, Jade Bee Pill, and Cyan Plum Spirit Fruit aiding Lu Yuanshan’s cultivation in the Cyan Mountain Sect, achieving Third-Layer Foundation Establishment within two years shouldn’t be difficult.

Don’t forget, there is also the Cultivation Cave Mansion, and the cultivation amplification provided by Lu Ping’s previous enhancement of [Two-Star Cultivation Acceleration].

Reputation Points are expensive, but worth redeeming.

Click to redeem.

In the next second, a dialog box popped up.

[Insufficient Reputation Points, unable to redeem]

Reputation Points depleted so fast?

Lu Ping furrowed his brow and immediately checked his Reputation Points.

[Reputation: 90].

How did it end up with only this amount of Reputation? Far from enough to redeem the Cyan Plum Tree.

Having previously spent lavishly, now in need of Reputation Points, there are none available.

Temporarily dismissing the idea of redeeming, he could only watch for now.

"The Peach Blossom Tree Demon in Peach County offers a Reputation reward of six hundred sixty points, and there’s also a Two-Star Alchemist upgrade."

Once completed, the Cyan Plum Tree seedling can be redeemed.

The Alchemist upgrade can be used by She Qingqing.

She Qingqing’s mastery in alchemy has been rapidly soaring over the past two years.

Quietly waiting for Changfeng to emerge from secluded cultivation, and then head to Peach County to execute Doorway Affairs.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three months appeared.

In the Back Mountain Forbidden Area’s Cultivation Cave Mansion, movement finally emerged on this day.

Lu Changfeng had emerged from secluded cultivation.

Under cultivation acceleration, Lu Changfeng had honed his cultivation to the Peak of Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, his magical power thoroughly solidified and robust.

Now, with just one Foundation Establishment Pill, he could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Congratulations, Second Brother, for emerging."

Lu Yuanshan caught wind of Lu Changfeng’s emergence, sensing his cultivation aura becoming more intense, showed a cheerful expression and felt happy for Lu Changfeng.

"Ultimately, still in the Qi Cultivation Stage, compared to you, Big Brother, I’m far behind."

Lu Changfeng bitterly smiled and shook his head, feeling an urge for Foundation Establishment but dared not risk it without a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Even if his nature was reckless and impulsive, for the lifetime matter of Foundation Establishment, he wouldn’t act rashly.

The brothers chatted for a while, Lu Changfeng then visited Lu Ping, who inquired about the results of his secluded cultivation and immediately assigned a small task to Lu Changfeng.

"I’ve discussed with Yuanshan; in the southern border of the Chu Kingdom, in Bright Moon County’s Peach County, Peach Blossom Tree Demons are causing havoc."

"Since you’ve emerged from secluded cultivation, take the opportunity to gain more combat experience and clear out those Peach Blossom Tree Demons."

Zhiwei has already led a team to handle the Demon Cultivator Yang Wangyuan, so let her rest well.

This affair is also suitable for Lu Changfeng to execute.

"I’ve been wanting to go out and about, leave those Tree Demons to me."

Lu Changfeng was rather forthright: "Hehe, a group of Tree Demons, as long as they are below Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation, won’t be my match."

After secluded cultivation honing his skills, he was eager to familiarize himself through combat and indulge his hand.

"Second Brother, although the strongest Tree Demon is only in the Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, you mustn’t be careless."

"Rest assured! Rest assured!"

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The next day, Lu Changfeng set off.

From Cyan Lotus Mountain to Peach County is over fourteen thousand miles, situated at the southernmost county of the Chu Kingdom, Bright Moon County.

Bright Moon County is one of the six major counties of the Chu Kingdom, its southern border adjoins the Qingli Sea, making it a coastal county with numerous ports and thriving shipping.

The Chu Kingdom, within Lingxi State, is a mere tiny nation, its area less than one-tenth of Lingxi State.

Such a distant journey, though accompanied by Lu Ping’s consciousness body floating along, took Lu Changfeng a full six days to arrive.

As a small town, Peach County is sparsely populated, with many rivers and lakes, and is less than thirty miles from Lingxi’s estuary.

Everywhere blossoms, peach trees are ubiquitous here, complemented by small bridges over flowing water, green mountains and fields, it truly exudes the charm of a utopian paradise.

The peach forest Lu Changfeng was to reach is on the east side of Peach County, at a place named Wild Peach Cliff.

Wild peaches grow there, infused with spiritual qi, have initially formed a Tier One Lower-grade Spiritual Vein, sufficient for cultivators to practice.

Such a place with gathered spiritual qi gradually attracted some very spiritual plants, animals, and demon beasts to stay.

In this wild peach forest, more than ten Peach Blossom Tree Demons have emerged, looking no different than ordinary wild peach trees, but once targeting prey, they will attack and capture.

These Peach Blossom Tree Demons, to be precise, have become carnivorous plants, like Cannibal Flowers, capturing passing beasts, mortals, and even insects within their hunting scope.

Initially, these Peach Blossom Tree Demons were fixed in their respective areas, rooted to survive.

But with time and their cultivation growth, they already can arbitrarily change their rooting areas.

Thus, their living regions aren’t fixed.

"A total of twelve Peach Blossom Tree Demons, their strength ranges from Fifth-Layer to Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, you are capable of handling them."

Lu Ping also accompanied Lu Changfeng, guiding him into the peach forest, even starting to scout the path.