Chapter 633

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Protagonist:

Xu Changqing

"Senior Brother Changqing!"

Xu Changqing was supervising the disciples harvesting spirit rice when voices drifted over from afar.

He looked up and saw three figures floating above Hongfeng Valley.

In the middle was Fifth Senior Sister Mu Ning, wearing a green dress, her eyebrows and eyes lively.

On the left was Third Senior Brother Qin Ye, burly in build with a hearty laugh.

On the right was Eldest Senior Sister Bei Qingtang, dressed in white, her bearing cold and aloof.

Xu Changqing called out, then hurried forward to meet them: "Pause your work for now and come with me to welcome your Senior Uncle."

Sun Shangxiang and Lin Feng quickly stopped what they were doing and hurried after them.

As Xu Changqing opened the entrance to the array, Bei Qingtang and the other two landed on the ground.

"Eldest Senior Sister, Third Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Sister, good morning!"

"Greetings, Senior Uncle Bei, Senior Uncle Qin, Senior Uncle Mu!"

"These must be Sixth Junior Brother's two disciples?"

"Working so hard at such a young age—you're sure to amount to something when you grow up!"

"Take these spirit stones as a meeting gift."

Bei Qingtang and the other two carefully sized up Sun Shangxiang and Lin Feng, their eyes holding the appreciative look unique to elders.

Xu Changqing waved his hand at the two youngsters: "That's enough, you two keep harvesting. Eat breakfast whenever you finish."

"Yes, Master!"

Sun Shangxiang and Lin Feng were very obedient; hearing this, they turned and walked toward their own spirit fields.

Then Xu Changqing smiled and asked the three before him: "Why have you come to find me?"

Third Senior Brother Qin Ye explained: "We're going to the Flower Sea Market, and happened to pass by here, so we came specially to pay you a visit."

The four of them chatted as they walked.

Soon they passed Xu Changqing's Second Grade Spirit Field.

Although the spirit rice had been harvested, other spirit plants were still being cultivated.

Even though he tended to them rather casually nowadays, their quality was still supreme.

All were rich in spiritual energy, had never suffered insect pests, and were incomparably robust.

Qin Ye gave a thumbs-up: "I've always heard that your talent in planting and cultivation isn't inferior to Second Senior Brother's, and now I see it's true."

Xu Changqing was very humble: "I joined the sect late, I can't compare with Second Senior Brother."

Qin Ye moved closer, putting his thick arm around Xu Changqing's shoulder: "I'm planning to enter a secret realm outside recently, Senior Brother. Do you have time?"

Xu Changqing was stunned at first, then shook his head: "Sorry, I have no interest at all in secret realms, fighting, and such things."

Qin Ye didn't give up, instead hooking his arm tighter: "I say, Senior Brother, you're already a Golden Core True Person, and ranked Earth Grade besides!"

"Young as you are, isn't this exactly the time to go out and make your way in the world?"

Xu Changqing said helplessly: "I'm just a spirit farmer—what's the point of going out to make my way in the world?"

"Help other people farm?"

Hearing this, Qin Ye was instantly choked speechless, at a loss for words: "Uh..."

Mu Ning grinned: "Third Senior Brother, you're an oddity among those with Wood Spiritual Roots.

We're content guarding our spirit fields, but you insist on going out to make your way in the world."

Qin Ye scratched his head: "Those with Wood Spiritual Roots have the right to long for freedom, don't they?"

Soon, the group arrived at the Guest Hall.

Ruo Qunshuang had originally been preparing breakfast for the three youngsters, but seeing guests, she stopped, then brewed a pot of Jade Dew Spirit Sprouts; once it was ready, she immediately poured four cups, then walked over from the kitchen side and handed a cup to each person.

Because she had a Water Spiritual Root, most people she knew were at the Water Control Pavilion, so she had little connection with Xu Changqing's side; after setting down the teapot, she turned and left.

Qin Ye glanced at Ruo Qunshuang and said with sudden realization: "I was wondering why you don't go out, Senior Brother—turns out you're keeping a beauty in a golden house!"

Compared to the single Bei Qingtang and Mu Ning, Ruo Qunshuang had a different sort of gentle charm.

Xu Changqing chuckled: "Something like that."

Bei Qingtang's eyes flickered, no one knew what she was thinking.

At this moment, Mu Ning lifted her teacup with one hand and asked with the other: "Senior Brother, do you still remember the Wu Sheng Chong Mu we talked about last time?"

Xu Changqing nodded: "Of course I remember."

Qin Ye and Bei Qingtang exchanged a glance: "What Wu Sheng Chong Mu?"

Xu Changqing didn't know much either, answering simply: "Seems to be a special kind of insect?"

Unexpectedly, Mu Ning waved her hand and said with a serious expression: "Not only that. Later I asked around and found this Wu Sheng Chong Mu is no ordinary thing."

Hearing this, the curiosity of Xu Changqing, Bei Qingtang, and Qin Ye was instantly aroused; the three pricked up their ears and looked at her expectantly: "How extraordinary is it?"

Mu Ning took a sip of spirit tea, then smacked her lips in enjoyment before saying: "Among common folk, people call it Bai Zu Niang Niang."

Xu Changqing teased: "Sounds very much like a common-folk name!"

Qin Ye listened with great interest: "Then among us cultivators, surely they can't call it such a down-to-earth name?"

"Of course it's different."

Mu Ning set down her teacup, staring with her big eyes, her tone growing solemn: "Among cultivators, it is revered as... the Immortal Shedding!"

Xu Zhangqing's expression was one of astonishment: "Immortal Shedding... Immortal?"

At this, even Bei Qingtang and Qin Ye were stunned speechless.

Anything connected to an "Immortal" was never simple.

What's more, this thing sounded like just a bug.

Mu Ning nodded and said seriously: "It is no ordinary thing, but a shell shed by a rare spirit insect from the Ancient Period, transformed by absorbing Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi."

Though it has no physical form, it can breed child insects that devour spirit Qi, and it has even awakened spiritual intelligence."

After hearing this, Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but draw a deep breath.

Originally thought, the Wu Sheng Chong Mu was merely a somewhat powerful bug.

Unexpectedly, it had existed since the Ancient Period, having lived for over ten thousand years.

It might not be an "Immortal," but its strength was certainly not simple; no wonder Gu Fusheng was as quiet as a cold cicada.

Qin Ye clicked his tongue in amazement: "Even its shed shell is so powerful, surely its main body must be even stronger!"

Unexpectedly, Mu Ning shook her head: "As far as I know, its main body is already dead."

In the Ancient Period, a Great War occurred.

Apart from the sealed Demon Realm, various powerful existences of the Tianyuan Realm all participated.

This caused many Great Powers to perish body and soul, and the main body of the Immortal Shedding Immortal was no exception.

Bei Qingtang's expression slightly condensed: "Sixth Junior Brother, if you wish to investigate this Wu Sheng Chong Mu, I suggest temporarily giving up; according to Mu Ning's opinion, it is absolutely not an existence a Golden Core Stage Xiuxian Zhe can easily provoke."

Xu Zhangqing deeply agreeing nodded: "Eldest Senior Sister is right; rather than seeking death, I might as well focus on how to extend my Spirit Pet's lifespan."

Bei Qingtang was stunned: "Extend your Spirit Pet's lifespan?"

Xu Zhangqing blinked his eyes: "Eldest Senior Sister, you know?"

Bei Qingtang pondered: "Normal methods are nothing more than two."

One is becoming a Shenjing, the other is becoming a Demon."

Xu Zhangqing naturally knew, therefore immediately said: "These both require time, and only apply to Spirit Pets that have awakened their bloodline."

Bei Qingtang said with a half-smile: "An abnormal method, my Luo River Bei Clan does have one, but it is not lightly passed down."

Xu Zhangqing immediately stood up and walked forward, grabbing her sleeve with both hands, shaking it coquettishly: "Eldest Senior Sister, please help your Junior Brother!"