Chapter 2349: The Precious Tree Finally in Hand

Compared to Huang Lao and Zuo Fu, the Heavenly Family Ancestor and Miao Cuihua are quite heartless.

Along the way, the two of them were only interested in one thing: their three daily meals.

As soon as mealtime arrived, their eyes would obviously light up.

At dinner that evening, Huang Lao and the other three sat together eating and drinking. During the meal, Huang Lao glared resentfully at the Heavenly Family Ancestor and Miao Cuihua and complained.

"You're really bold, aren't you unaware of how many people are surrounding us?"

"What's the big deal? If they want to follow, let them follow; after all, they wouldn't dare to act."

"You know? If so many people fought desperately, we could kill more than half, but we'd still be hard-pressed to withstand them."

There are simply too many people; even Huang Lao and Zuo Fu feel immense pressure.

It was Miao Cuihua who said.

"If it were just the two of you, perhaps someone might still take a risk, after all, the temptation of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree is simply too great."

"But now that I and Tian Laotou are here, no one will dare to act—rest assured."

Miao Cuihua's words are not wrong; she and the Heavenly Family Ancestor are traveling together, obviously escorting the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree all the way.

Facing a lineup of four top-tier experts, even if many cultivators followed along, no one would dare to make a move.

Two top-tier experts could still put up a fight, but with four, the chance is too slim; even if they prevailed, how many of those countless cultivators would survive?

Who would be willing to risk their own life just to trade it for someone else's opportunity?

Upon hearing this, Huang Lao didn't say anything; instead, he nodded in agreement.

Thus, under the tailing of many cultivators, Ye Zhangqing and his group gradually approached the Dao One Immortal Sect.

That morning, having passed Wuji Xiancheng, they formally entered the territory of the Wuji Shanmai.

Upon arriving here, the Dao One Immortal Sect was no longer far away.

Moreover, Yun Xiantai, having received the news in advance, had already brought people to wait in Wuji Xiancheng.

As Ye Zhangqing's party arrived, Yun Xiantai and the others also joined the escort.

At the first sight of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, everyone was stunned.

Such a supreme treasure, they had never seen before; it was simply awe-inspiring.

"With this Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, our sect's foundation could be multiplied several times over."

"Junior brother, you're being petty; with this Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, our Dao One Immortal Sect's foundation has already caught up with those great sects."

The many disciples gazed at the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, feeling immense pride in their hearts.

After all, the sect is thriving with extraordinary potential; having recently secured oversight of the beast clan, they have been raking in profits hand over fist.

Furthermore, Ye Zhangqing's canteen is also a terrifying money-making machine.

Now, having obtained this Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, the momentum of its rise is unstoppable.

As disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect, they naturally share in the glory; when the sect later develops and grows, they will also receive more of its blessings.

The mighty procession arrived at the Dao One Immortal Sect.

As the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree appeared above the Dao One Immortal Sect, the sect, which was already not small in size, was now completely shrouded in the tree's shadow.

This treasure tree is considerably larger than the entire Dao One Immortal Sect.

Placing the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree naturally cannot be done directly inside the sect; a separate small world must be constructed.

The sect already had a small world, but its grade was insufficient.

Huang Lao and Zuo Fu had long planned this; they intended to personally take action, opening up a new small world to accommodate the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree.

However, since the Heavenly Family Ancestor and Miao Cuihua are also present, Huang Lao naturally would not let them off the hook.

"What? You want us to take action as well?"

"We've come all this way; what's wrong with lending a hand?"

Facing the Heavenly Family Ancestor's displeasure, Huang Lao laughed and said.

He and Zuo Fu acting alone would be enough, but if the four top-tier experts joined forces to construct a small world, that would naturally be better.

Not only would the area be larger and the space more stable, making it more suitable for the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree's growth, but its defensive strength would also be greatly enhanced.

Put it this way: a small world constructed by the four top-tier experts cannot be breached by any cultivator below the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Even for those above the Ancient Immortal Realm, it would still require considerable effort, making silent infiltration impossible.

Security is greatly enhanced.

By then, even if someone harbored ill intentions and wanted to act covertly, the Dao One Immortal Sect would have ample time to respond.

With so many benefits, Huang Lao naturally could not pass up the opportunity; he pulled the Heavenly Family Ancestor and Miao Cuihua into action.

In constructing this cave abode, Huang Lao and the four of them were utterly attentive, each giving their full focus.

During this period, Ye Zhangqing couldn't help much, so he simply stayed within the sect, waiting for the cave abode to be completed.

He hadn't returned to the sect for a while, having been busy with the canteen affairs.

Upon hearing that Ye Zhangqing had returned, Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others naturally came to find him at once.

Since parting at Spirit Peak Mountain, Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others have all made progress in their cultivation, each having broken through at least one minor realm.

"Junior brother, I've missed you to death."

Upon seeing Ye Zhangqing, Xu Jie rushed forward and gave him a hug, his eyes turning red.

Seeing Xu Jie's sincere affection, Ye Zhangqing himself couldn't help but feel moved.

Although he had met many people in the Immortal Realm, to Ye Zhangqing, his true sworn brothers were Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others.

Especially Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou and the others, who, like him, hailed from Divine Sword Peak, are even closer to him than Zhao Rou and her crowd.

So, seeing Xu Jie's reddened eyes, Ye Zhangqing also spoke, moved.

"Third senior brother, what are you doing? I'm back, aren't I?"

"Mm-hmm."

Xu Jie, his eyes red, nodded his head, then immediately continued speaking.

"Coming back is fine, coming back is fine ah, junior brother, if you don't come back again, the Shīzūn and Sect Master will punish me to face the wall and reflect."

Huh???

Originally it was a scene of deep brotherly affection, but as Xu Jie's words came out, Ye Zhangqing first froze, then felt something was wrong.

Then he seized Xu Jie's shoulders with both hands, dragged him out of his embrace, looked at Xu Jie whose eye sockets were red with suspicion, and asked.

"Third Shī xiōng, you've gotten into trouble again?"

"I.............. I didn't do it ah."

Upon hearing that, Xu Jie replied with a somewhat dodging gaze, but Ye Zhangqing was not so easily deceived.

After knowing each other for so many years, having accompanied each other from youth to the present, how could I not know what kind of person Xu Jie is?

Speaking bluntly, as soon as this guy sticks out his butt, Ye Zhangqing knows whether he's having diarrhea or constipation.

This appearance clearly indicates he's caused trouble, and moreover a major trouble; otherwise it wouldn't be like this.

"Third Shī xiōng, between us, is there still a need to do this?"

Ye Zhangqing said with a look of contempt.

Seeing that, Xu Jie's face changed instantly, he showed a shy, embarrassed smile.

"Hehe, indeed nothing can be hidden from junior brother; this time you can't just stand by and let me die, if you don't save me I'm done for, the Shīzūn will at least punish me to face the wall for twenty or thirty years, isn't that a matter of life and death?"

With a mournful face.