Chapter 339: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Chapter 339 — Grand Banquet

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

If it were an ordinary person, they might have agreed.

After all, the atmosphere, environment, and scene — all aspects were already maxed out.

The only drawback was that the spiritual energy emerging from the Sea Bottom Dragon Vein was a bit thin.

Xu Zhangqing swept with his divine sense and discovered that the lights in the reef stones actually came from fish; they hid within, and when something approached they opened their eyes and stared fixedly.

The feeling was weird, so he refused the enthusiastic Mingzhu.

"How come?"

"I feel this place isn't good, it's a bit too bright!"

"You mean, we continue going down?"

"Right, find a place with more spiritual energy, and where we won't be disturbed!"

"Okay~"

The two continued down, soon reaching five hundred meters deep.

Light was nearly dim; only Mingzhu's silver scales and the pearl necklace at her neck emitted a faint glow.

Quite a few sunken ship remains appeared around; the wooden hulls had long been eroded by seawater into a gray-brown color.

Strange grass grew on the decks, the leaves shaped like sails, turning with the direction of the current.

Most bizarre was that the backs of the leaves actually bore blurry human faces.

Looking at it, there was an inexplicable sense of horror.

But one had to admit, the spiritual energy concentration here had at least doubled compared to three hundred meters, becoming even richer.

At this depth, generally speaking, one is not allowed to continue down.

Although this is still within Xuanxin City's range, the deep ocean is too dangerous.

Mingzhu revealed a questioning look.

Xu Zhangqing also felt it was about enough, so he nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Mingzhu's eyes were like spring water, rippling with a shimmering light.

One person and one fish embraced, releasing rich water spiritual power.

Xu Zhangqing's wood spiritual root, suppressed by the two spiritual roots of metal and fire, was like a drought meeting sweet dew, instantly nourished.

In water, water spiritual power not only thrives like a fish in water, but also has an amplification effect.

According to the Sea Demon Pavilion's saying.

Dual cultivation on land is like viewing the moon through gauze; dual cultivation in water is truly being there in person.

Whether body, spirit, or spiritual roots, all obtained unprecedented satisfaction.

Merge, merge, still merge.

Joint Membership is not simple dual cultivation, but deep Yin-Yang Harmonization.

This feeling made Xu Zhangqing intoxicated, his whole person floating as if ascending to immortality.

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Unknown how long passed, the Joint Membership ended.

Xu Zhangqing alone emerged from the water.

At this moment, he only felt clear-headed and refreshed, his state already at its peak.

After this Joint Membership's nourishment, the wood spiritual root no longer had that uncomfortable feeling; at least for a short time it would not be restrained again by the fire spiritual root and metal spiritual root.

Even the wood spiritual power in his Qi Sea increased in concentration and quantity.

From this it can be seen, water and wood spiritual roots doing Joint Membership underwater is indeed stronger than dual cultivation on land.

As for Mingzhu?

She had already been drained dry!

She needs to soak in the water a while longer to recover.

When Xu Zhangqing walked out of the room and came to the outside pool, he discovered Hu Bugui and the others had already been waiting a long time.

However, whether these fellows or the Mermaid Princess Xuan Zhu, all looked at him with shocked eyes.

Xu Zhangqing asked in puzzlement: "What's wrong?"

Hu Bugui couldn't help saying: "Lao Xu, you took too long, right?"

Xu Zhangqing was startled: "A long time?"

Zhao Ziyue nodded lightly: "When we came it was daytime, now it's already evening."

Xu Zhangqing first froze, then laughed: "Perhaps it's due to water generating wood."

Xuan Zhu hesitated a moment, then asked: "Where is the Joint Membership attendant Mingzhu?"

Xu Zhangqing replied: "She said the consumption was a bit large, she needs to stay in the water a while longer."

As these words fell, Hu Bugui and the other two all raised their thumbs.

Only Xuan Zhu, hearing this, revealed a look of horror in her eyes.

After all, in these times cultivators who can drain a mermaid dry are indeed few; those who can drain one dry on the first Joint Membership are even countable on one hand.

Xu Zhangqing thought secretly: "If not for worrying about an accident, eating a Four Seasons Fruit, not to mention a few hours, I could persist for ten days."

What concept is ten days?

Even if all the merfolk in the Deep Sea Hall were added together, they wouldn't be enough for him to toy with!

After resting for a while longer, the group then left the Deep Sea Hall.

"Joint Membership is good, but it's not very friendly to Fire Spirit Roots!"

"How so?"

"I only experienced physical and mental pleasure; my Spiritual Root was instead suppressed!"

"It seems Fire Spirit Roots aren't suited for underwater Joint Membership."

"No wonder Lao Xu could persist so long; Water Generates Wood indeed has merit!"

Xu Zhangqing and the others walked out while discussing Joint Membership.

After passing through the Water Curtain, they appeared on the Street.

A slight vibration came from the Lightly Vitality Gourd.

Xu Zhangqing took it out to look and discovered it was Chu Qiu's Communication Talisman.

"Hello?"

"Why couldn't I reach you?"

"Uh... we were having fun!"

"Zhao Qianyun is hosting a grand banquet (yán) tonight; you all come quickly!"

"Good, we'll head over right away!"

Putting down Chu Qiu's Communication Talisman, the four exchanged glances, then headed toward the Jiao Nest District.

Xuanxin City at night was even more lively than during the day.

Cultivators were everywhere; mortals were few and far between.

There were those selling things.

There were those bartering.

Specialties from all corners of the world gathered here.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing and the others returned to the Jiao Nest District and entered the Zhenjiao Tower again.

The location was the Sixth Layer, which is also the Sea Watching Layer.

Moreover, they arrived late; the banquet had already begun.

Of course, the main reason was still that Xu Zhangqing had dallied underwater for too long.

Fortunately, Zhao Qianyun wasn't a stingy person; he immediately ordered servants to prepare two tables for them.

Two people per table, covered entirely with Xuanxin City's local delicacies and fine wines.

Sea Emperor Jade Fat Stew.

Tear Crystal Dumplings.

Sea Urchin Fried Rice.

Grilled Silver Cod.

Spiritual Resonance Wine.

Dragon Saliva Jade Dew.

Even each table had a Spirit Dish.

Its name was "Algae Steamed Xuanbing Fish".

Xuanbing Fish only exist a thousand meters underwater; their bodies are only seven or eight inches long, completely transparent like ice sculptures, with fish bones emitting a faint blue fluorescence.

The spirit algae used as accompaniments were also quite particular; there were three types in total.

Respectively, "Ice Line Algae" growing near Xuanbing Fish nests, algae strands fine as silver threads.

"Rou Shui Algae" gathered by merfolk, leaves thick and fleshy like green jade, sweet and delicious when chewed.

And "Mo Yun Algae" at five hundred meters deep, appearing only near shipwrecks, entirely deep purple, emitting a woody fragrance.

Xu Zhangqing was only interested in the Spirit Dish, so he picked up his chopsticks, clamped a piece of fish meat, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Upon entry came first a wave of clear, crisp cold sensation, like holding a mouthful of ice water, immediately followed by the fish meat's fresh tenderness.

After swallowing, a cool breath appeared inside his body, and his Wood Spirit Root was nourished once again.

Although the effect couldn't compare to underwater Joint Membership, it was still not bad.

One Spirit Dish per table; from this one could see how substantial the City Lord's Mansion's assets were.

At this moment, Zhao Qianyun at the Main Seat stood up, still holding a cup of Dragon Saliva Jade Dew; his gentle gaze swept around, then he said in a loud voice: "Everyone!"

Instantly, everyone was drawn to him, all looking over.

Even Xu Zhangqing put down his chopsticks and listened patiently.

Seeing this, Zhao Qianyun continued: "This Hundred Years scale Qianfan Zhengdu Conference, besides rewards, also has an Opportunity waiting for everyone!"