Chapter 1271

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing heard this, and a cold smile flashed across his face.

Worry about himself?

Relying on Xu Ping'an, his relationship with Eldest Senior Brother was still fine.

But both knew clearly in their hearts that now the Pill and Cauldron Office, Spirit Plant Office, Wind and Thunder Office, and other departments with real power on Yu Heng Xing all had to go around the current Xu Family.

Or rather, had to go around the current Star Lord of Yu Heng Xing, Xu Zhangqing.

Zhen Yuanzi being courteous, attentive, and granting every request to him was a way of winning him over.

Rather than saying Zhen Yuanzi was worried about Xu Zhangqing,

it was better to say the Great Dao Venerable was worried about Xu Zhangqing.

The Creation Green Lotus was planted on Yu Heng Xing, its roots had infiltrated the spirit veins, and the Creation Power of the entire Beidou Star Domain revolved around Yu Heng Xing as its center.

The Great Dao Venerable wanted to use Creation Power to repair the time barrier, and to maintain the continuous operation of this huge system, Xu Zhangqing had to live, had to stay on Yu Heng Xing, and had to continuously use Creation Power to catalyze the growth and spread of the Green Lotus.

Therefore, whether it was the Great Dao Venerable or Zhen Yuanzi, they both feared he would have an accident at this critical stage, and also feared he would suddenly break free from control.

Xu Ping'an accompanying him this trip was protection on the surface, but actually surveillance!

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Seeing that fleeting cold smile on his father's face, Xu Ping'an was surprised in his heart.

He couldn't understand.

The Xu Family's achievements today were inseparable from the foundation his father had built single-handedly, but also inseparable from the strong support of the Beidou Xianfu.

This support was not just lip service, but actual resource allocation.

Just the fact that Xu Family disciples occupied three tenths among the three offices—if any other family without the Great Dao Venerable's backing were in that position, they would long ago have been impeached by other powers joining forces.

But every time his father mentioned his master and the Great Dao Venerable, there was always an indescribable sense of distance in his eyes.

"Father!"

Finally, Xu Ping'an couldn't help but say: "The Xu Family's achievements today are inseparable from the support of the Beidou Xianfu; the Great Dao Venerable has always valued you highly, and Master has also done his best for me.

But why do you always look unhappy?"

Xu Zhangqing looked at his eldest son.

The other had already reached Perfection of the Void Refinement stage.

The Time Laws had received Zhen Yuanzi's true transmission, and in his every gesture there was an air of steadiness like an abyss.

But in front of himself, this kid was still no different from back then, both cautious and nervous.

"You will know in the future."

Xu Zhangqing seemed to be speaking to Xu Ping'an, and also seemed to be speaking to himself: "It's just that by that time, I hope you can still recognize me as your father."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Ping'an was even more bewildered.

These words were too strange.

So strange that they didn't sound like something a father would say to his son.

He vaguely felt that his father was hiding some secret.

But he didn't ask further, or rather, didn't dare to ask further.

Clearly he was one small realm higher than his father, and logically he shouldn't have this instinctive sense of awe anymore.

But in front of his father, Xu Ping'an could never bring himself to be bold.

It was unclear whether it was due to bloodline suppression, or some deeper aura that occasionally emanated from the other.

In short, he would subconsciously feel apprehensive.

Xu Zhangqing didn't look at his son again: "In a while, I want to go see Fifth Senior Sister.

After seeing her, we'll return to the Beidou Xianfu."

Xu Ping'an made an "en" sound.

This time without hiding his form, he just quietly followed behind his father.

Xu Zhangqing walked in front, and he lagged behind by one body length.

Just like when he was young, following his father to inspect the spirit fields.

This time, Xu Zhangqing didn't alarm anyone.

He directly came to the top of the World Tree, the entrance to the Life Pool.

Not far away, a young woman was standing.

She was not tall.

Wearing a long emerald-green dress, her waterfall-like black hair hung down to her ankles.

Her appearance looked even more delicate than Xu Linglong.

Just as Xu Zhangqing appeared, Mu Ning abruptly raised her head; those apricot eyes shone so brightly they trembled, and she threw herself at him all at once, hugging his waist, then burst into loud crying: "Sixth Junior Brother, you've finally come!

Eldest Senior Sister is missing!

Second Senior Brother is missing!

Third Senior Brother is missing!

Fourth Senior Brother is gone too!

"Everyone's gone, I'm all alone... so lonely!"

Xu Changqing asked in confusion, "Where's Master?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Ning's eyes dimmed: "After Immortal Maiden Qingyue failed her tribulation, Master entered the Tai Xu Lie Yuan and never returned after that."

Xu Changqing was at a loss for words.

Among the several senior brothers and sisters, Mu Ning's situation was the most special.

As the tree spirit of the World Tree, she had been bound to this tree since birth; even if she wanted to go elsewhere, she couldn't.

Her former fellow disciples left one by one, leaving only her, day after day, alone with her memories, staying behind in this place.

"Why don't... you come with me?"

"But if I leave, what will happen to the Qingmu Immortal Sect?"

"Without me, the World Tree won't be able to activate!"

Xu Changqing felt compassion, yet ran into a difficult problem.

The World Tree cannot be without a tree spirit.

This tree is the foundation of the Qingmu Immortal Sect; losing the tree spirit, the spirit veins would wither within a thousand years, and by then the spirit plant ecology of the entire Dongyu would be affected.

So, if he wanted to take Mu Ning away, he had to find a replacement.

Thinking it over, his eyes suddenly brightened.

Right now, wanting a replacement that was both obedient and knew how to manage an immortal sect, besides the former Hua Lao, who else could there be?

Hua Lao, formerly a flower demon of the Dongting Immortal Sect.

At the Spirit Field Core, he had managed for at least ten thousand years.

Moreover, Hua Lao himself was a spirit plant that gained sentience, his attribute completely compatible with the World Tree.

Mu Ning blinked: "But... would Hua Lao be willing?"

Trapped in one place, even forever unable to leave.

That's a bit cruel, isn't it?

Xu Changqing smiled: "You think, why was Hua Lao able to stay in the Dongting Immortal Sect for so many years?"

Before, everyone thought it was diligence and willingness to endure hardship.

Only later did they find out, it was actually 'laziness'.

Too lazy to move nests.

Too lazy to leave.

Mu Ning felt uneasy inside: "Then... then let's give it a try?!"

Xu Changqing didn't delay, directly casting a spell across space, moving Hua Lao from the distant Lingqu Sect, roots and soil and all.

Hua Lao still maintained his dozing posture; when he opened his eyes, he was directly stunned.

Before him, not only stood Xu Changqing whom he hadn't seen in thousands of years.

He also saw the World Tree's tree spirit, the little girl Mu Ning.

Xu Changqing cut straight to the point: "Hua Lao, let's not catch up; it's like this, I plan to take Mu Ning..."

Hua Lao's eyes brightened upon hearing this: "That works perfectly!"

You see, back then he stayed in the Dongting Immortal Sect for over ten thousand years, yet never got promoted.

Now an opportunity appeared, naturally he didn't want to miss it.

From a mere flower demon, to become the World Tree's tree spirit.

This is even more exciting than Ascension.

Therefore, he not only agreed.

He even couldn't wait for Mu Ning to leave right now, afraid she'd regret it.

Seeing this, Xu Changqing circulated Creation Power, replacing Mu Ning with Hua Lao.

The whole process, Xu Ping'an watched with his own eyes; though he didn't interject, he was also shocked beyond measure.

He had heard Master, Zhen Yuanzi, praise the power of Creation more than once; seeing it with his own eyes today, he only then knew how terrifying it was!