Chapter 226: Heifeng Ling, the Four Travelers of the East

Looking at the peach in his hand, this peach contained vitality comparable to an End Realm Saint Lord, enough to allow a severely injured Saint Lord-level figure to recover to their peak state in an instant.

This grade of heaven-sent treasure can be considered among the very top tier in the current world.

Moreover, the vitality contained within this peach had a very clear, inherent connection to the *Green Emperor Longevity Record* inside his body.

If someone were to eat this peach, he could, to a certain extent, manipulate the vitality of the consumer.

Thereby achieving a state similar to that of the Heavenly Vine Light True God after his distortion.

Furthermore, the essence of the vitality contained within this peach was extremely high; even for an End Realm Saint Lord, once a distortion occurred, it would be almost irreversible unless he personally intervened.

He couldn't help but sigh that the effect was still a bit lacking; if this attachment of vitality could penetrate to the level of the True Spirit, it would be a rare and precious assassination item in the current world.

After all, besides the person involved, who would suspect that the distortion produced by the consumer was actually the handiwork of the person who gifted this supreme treasure? If the time were drawn out even longer, perhaps even the person involved wouldn't harbor any suspicions.

He stored the peach into an alternate space, then with a wave of his hand, he severed all the remaining twenty-four peaches.

He took out three of them and sent them to Hua An, while storing all the rest into the alternate space.

Hua An looked at the three Immortal Peaches before him, his heart burning with heat; this dense vitality alone made him feel that his lifespan had already increased just by smelling it.

If he ate them, wouldn't he be able to break through the life-and-death barrier of 129,600 years? Taking a few deep breaths, he suppressed the heat in his heart and pushed the Immortal Peaches back, "Elder Qin, these are your treasures; how can I accept them? Wouldn't that make me someone who covets treasures?"

Qin Jiang smiled slightly, "Sect Master, you are too polite. Without the sect's help, I would not have recovered so quickly, let alone crossed the Immortal Tribulation."

"Consider these few Immortal Peaches a token of gratitude, and... the maintenance fees for this peach tree."

Upon hearing this, Hua An's expression changed drastically, and he looked at Qin Jiang in shock, "Elder Qin! You mean, this, this peach tree, is to remain at the Sword Sect?!"

He couldn't help but look at the peach tree; this was an immortal treasure! One couldn't find even a few in the entire Zhongyuan Continent! There was the Flat Peach Immortal Tree left by the Kunlun Xianmu in the Linglong Daotu, the Undying Immortal Tree of the Nong Yan Daotu, and the Imperial Apricot Immortal Tree left behind by the Zuxian King back in the day.

In total, they didn't exceed the number of fingers on two hands, and every one of them was a supreme treasure that only a Daotu-level force could possess!

This wasn't just bearing Immortal Peaches; this was an immortal tree that could continuously produce Immortal Peaches! His Changsheng Sword Sect was not even a Daotu, let alone a Holy Land; how could he hold such a supreme treasure? "I will have to trouble the Sect Master to look after it. Rest assured, this is my intention; no one will come to seize it," Qin Jiang laughed.

Hua An's expression was conflicted; this, this, he had lived for tens of thousands of years and had never encountered such a thing.

He had only invested some recovery treasures, and yet he could exchange them for an immortal tree that few in the entire continent possessed.

Hiss~ it really felt a bit scorching; even if it were given to him, he didn't have the face to accept it!

"This peach tree should have a name. Since its vitality is so vigorous, and it is rooted in the Changsheng Sword Sect, why not call it the Long-lived Immortal Tree?" Qin Jiang looked at Hua An.

Hua An moved slightly and rubbed his hands, "Uh, this... naturally, it is up to Elder Qin to decide. Also, how about Elder Qin takes this Sect Master position?"

Qin Jiang was stunned, and before he could say anything, Hua An's body was sent flying, smashing through the courtyard wall.

Heibai Jianzu retracted his foot and bowed to Qin Jiang, "The Sect Master is senile; Elder Qin, please forgive him."

"Haha, Jianzu is too polite," Qin Jiang laughed.

"Cough! Cough cough! Long Heibai! You actually dared to kick me! And you used such force! Have you forgotten who brought you into the sect back then?"

Hua An walked in, one hand supporting the wall and the other holding his old waist, glaring at Long Heibai.

"What is my nephew saying? I am merely disciplining you on behalf of our senior brother. Elder Qin has the talent of a celestial being; you attempted to trade a mere Sect Master position to keep him—do you not know that this violates the Heavenly Dao?"

Heibai Jianzu was dead serious, stroking his non-existent beard.

"You! You!" Hua An pointed at Heibai Jianzu, just about to utter some useless harsh words, when a sound of footsteps suddenly rang out behind him.

"Father! Are you alright!" Hua Junlan's cry came, and the next moment she was already close by.

Hua An immediately stood straight, and with a casual flick, his tattered robes became as good as new.

With his hands behind his back, "Jun Lan, your father is naturally fine. But you, I have told you many times, you are the future Long-lived Saintess; you must be cautious in your words and actions at all times."

Hua Junlan lowered her head slightly upon hearing this, "I know, Father. I came to find Elder Qin; Elder Qin previously entrusted me to collect some things." Hua An's expression changed slightly, "Cough cough, I see. That is understandable. In that case, you and Elder Qin can discuss it; the Jianzu and I will take our leave first."

As he spoke, he gave Heibai Jianzu a wink.

After the two left, Hua Junlan quietly glanced at Qin Jiang, "Elder Qin, the antiques and old items you wanted me to collect have already been gathered; they are all in a large courtyard in City East."

"However, this is probably only about fifty percent of what is in the city; the rest will still need some time to collect."

Qin Jiang nodded, "No matter, having these is enough; there is no need to trouble yourself with the rest. Let us go, to City East."

Hua Junlan nodded slightly; in fact, she had arrived long ago, but she hadn't dared to come over.

Not just her, but Long Can and the other Elders were the same.

After all, Qin Jiang's strength and realm were too high, which would make people feel awe involuntarily.

"Elder Qin, are you heading to Heifeng Ling tomorrow?" she asked.

"No, I am setting off today," Qin Jiang said.

Hearing it wasn't tomorrow, Hua Junlan felt a bit of secret joy, but it was immediately shattered.

She lowered her head, "The rest can be collected in just two days; it won't be delayed."

Qin Jiang looked at her upon hearing this, "Then you collect them first; I will come back once before I leave."

"Okay! I will speed up!"

After the two left, Hua An and Heibai Jianzu appeared in the courtyard.

Hua An looked around, then walked quickly to the three Immortal Peaches floating in the courtyard, stroking them cautiously before storing them away in a Jade Box.

Heibai Jianzu curled his lips; he said he didn't want them, but his hands hadn't been idle.

"Hey, old man, can you afford to raise this immortal tree?"

Hua An turned his head to look at him, "I~ naturally cannot afford to raise it. However, didn't you once slay a Mid-Stage Demon Tiger? Use its essence blood? You don't need it anyway, and I will compensate you with other resources."

Heibai Jianzu suppressed the urge to draw his sword, "Understood! You are always eyeing my treasures!"

"Hey! I don't like hearing that! That whole family of yours is being raised by me!" Hua An said, glaring.

Sword Qi surged behind Heibai Jianzu, and he forcibly suppressed the urge to slash at him, threw out a jade bottle, and then soared away directly.

A moment later, two sword lights maneuvered in the sky, accompanied by a middle-aged man's voice.

"Dad! Why are you slashing at me!"

"You wicked obstacle! I told you to control yourself! Today, your father will help you remove this root of trouble!"

"Don't! I just got back! Acting out the play for that Destined One is very tiring!"

"Destined One? Why have you returned so early! Go to Heifeng Ling and stand guard! Your Martial Uncle Qin is heading over there!"

Three days later, on the outskirts of Heifeng Ling.

The undulating mountain range stretched on endlessly, and a group of four walked along a small mountain path.

The tall and sturdy Sha Wujing cleared the path in front, while the three behind him were somewhat bored.

"Bajie, go hunt a Demon King for us to snack on; we've only been traveling for the past two days, and my mouth is so bland I could die."

Tang Sanzang, wearing a half-draped Buddhist robe and toying with a Skull Vajra Pestle in his hand, spoke with a smile.

(End of this chapter)