Chapter 740: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 740 Qihu

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Normally, the Vice Peak Master's status is higher than that of the Spirit Farmer.

But times are different now; Xu Zhangqing created the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Score, which is crucial to the entire Immortal Sect—one could say it transformed them completely.

What's more, her daughter is Mo Zhenjun's direct disciple, her son is the Yin-Yang Venerable's direct disciple, and she herself is the sixth disciple of the sect's newly ascended Spirit Transformation Venerable.

All these combined—status, identity, background—invisibly elevated her considerably.

Xu Zhangqing laughed heartily, stood, and returned the salute: "Vice Peak Master Ling."

Likewise meeting him, Ling Shuang returned Xu Zhangqing's salute with equal courtesy.

Xu Zhangqing returned Ling Shuang's salute politely.

But Chu Qiu, toward Ling Shuang, was respectful as a disciple to a master.

The attitudes and statuses of the three formed a sharp contrast.

Chu Qiu's hand was now slightly clenched, and his heart was in turmoil.

Back then, he was the top Formal Disciple of Ling Beast Valley; later he entered Ling Shuang's school and became a Core Disciple, with a bright future ahead.

And Xu Zhangqing, at that time, was merely an unremarkable spirit farmer.

Who could have imagined that, after several decades, their circumstances would be worlds apart?

Xu Zhangqing now held a high position, able to stand on equal footing with his master, while he himself was still just a disciple under Ling Shuang, which felt rather awkward.

Xu Zhangqing noticed Chu Qiu's oddity, pretended not to have noticed, and turned to ask: "Vice Peak Master Ling, are you here for me or for Chu Shixiong?"

Ling Shuang looked at Chu Qiu, displeasure showing in her eyes: "Naturally to take this useless disciple away; I hope Spirit Farmer Xu Sikong won't take offense!"

Xu Zhangqing thoughtfully said: "I suppose you have urgent matters to attend to, so I won't delay you."

Chu Qiu took a deep breath, his voice somewhat low as he said: "Xu Shixiong... Sikong, I'll return to Tiexue Peak with my master first; we'll catch up another day."

Xu Zhangqing sneakily slipped a storage bag containing spirit wine into his hand, smiling: "Go."

Immediately, Chu Qiu summoned his spirit pet He Qi, then rose into the air.

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand, opening the formations and restrictions; one man and one crane departed swiftly.

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News of the Demon Race's invasion kept arriving; the Central Region seemed to have become a land of chaos once more.

Fortunately, the new system Xu Zhangqing promoted had been implemented; relying on the convenience of the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Score, the maturation cycle of spirit plants was greatly shortened, and resource output became increasingly stable.

Even though the Immortal Sect's consumption surged, everything remained orderly, with not a hint of chaos.

Suddenly, the Si Geng Token transmitted a fluctuation of magic power, spiritual light flashing on its surface.

Xu Zhangqing, seeing this, activated it, then respectfully said: "Master!"

Mu Ji's voice sounded: "You've surely heard about the matters of the Central Region.

Prepare a batch of spirit plants in advance in the spirit fields, to cooperate with the Pill Refining Pavilion in refining spirit pills."

Xu Zhangqing acknowledged: "Yes."

With the new system as a foundation, preparations proceeded extremely quickly, and soon all resources were properly organized.

Once the Immortal Sect took action, the situation might not be reversed instantly, but at least it wouldn't be so tense.

Sure enough, after a period of time, good news came one after another.

No matter how strong the Demon Race was, they ultimately had to cross the gap to enter the Tianyuan Realm.

What's more, these years, whether the Three Great Immortal Sects or other cultivation powers, to guard against the unforeseen, had always been vigilant.

After another period of time, seeing that things were becoming leisurely again, Xu Zhangqing thought it over and simply took out a communication talisman to summon Li Sancai, Zhao Ziyue, Hu Bugui, Chu Qiu, and others.

The agreed location was the Sun Family's new home, Qihu.

In fact, Zhao Ziyue had already stayed there for quite a long time.

He did nothing but fish, rarely cultivating.

Or rather, for Zhao Ziyue, fishing was cultivation.

Anyway, his cultivation kept improving, neither fast nor slow.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing brought Li Sancai to the destination.

Qihu had beautiful scenery, and the lake water was blue-green.

The lake surface was covered with a layer of white spirit mist, like a thin gauze canopy.

When sunlight passed through, it refracted into fine rainbow lights.

The plants by the lakeside were lush, with spirit dew on the leaf tips, about to drip but not yet.

Faintly one could hear the sound of water, yet could not tell its exact location.

The most famous in the water were the Green Carp Carp, Ru Yue Loach, and Mian Lotus Turtle.

Zhao Ziyue and Hu Bugui, from far away, waved their hands: "Over here~"

Xu Zhangqing and Li Sancai looked at each other and teased: "They really know how to enjoy life."

Soon, the two arrived at the lakeside.

Under the willow tree, Zhao Ziyue was arranging his fishing rod, and Hu Bugui was fiddling with bait.

Chu Qiu had agreed to come, but had something to do and would have to wait a while before arriving.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing and Li Sancai first found good fishing spots.

Not long after, a clear crane cry rang out from the sky.

A green shadow skimmed across the lake surface, stirring ripples, and finally landed steadily.

Chu Qiu stepped forward quickly and cupped his hands with a slight apology: "Sorry, I'm late."

Xu Zhangqing laughed and waved his hand: "It's fine, it's fine. I just set up my fishing rod and haven't started fishing yet."

Hu Bugui laughed mischievously: "Chu Shixiong, you sure have some airs, making us four wait for you alone."

Chu Qiu found an empty seat and sat down, took out a fishing rod from his storage item, and then explained: "Li Lingbi wanted me to go back and help."

Xu Zhangqing said in surprise: "Wasn't it said you're not going back for the time being?"

Chu Qiu shrugged: "So I refused!"

Not to mention, even if we went now, we wouldn't get any soup.

Crucially, I've only been back for a short while; if I leave now, I'll definitely draw the master's displeasure.

What's more, he's been struggling out there for decades; taking a rest is nothing.

By the Qihu lakeside, under the willow trees, five people sat side by side, each with a fishing rod set up before them, fishing lines quietly dangling into the blue-green lake water.

Whoever passed by would only think they were five idle people fishing here.

They would never imagine that these five were all Golden Core True Persons of the Dongting Immortal Sect; outside, they would all be existences that stand on their own.

Zhao Ziyue suddenly spoke: "Since everyone's here, how about a bet?"

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyebrows: "Bet on what?"

Zhao Ziyue gave a hehe laugh: "Whoever catches the fewest fish treats everyone to drinks tonight."

Chu Qiu nodded, a hint of ease flashing in his eyes: "Fine, it's settled."

Hu Bugui said rather disdainfully: "Lao Zhao, you're truly both bad and love to play."

Zhao Ziyue shook the new fishing rod in his hand: "This time, I absolutely will not lose!"

Xu Zhangqing shook his head helplessly: "You must have some misunderstanding about yourself!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the rest burst into laughter: "Hahaha!"

Zhao Ziyue's old face turned red, his lips moved for a long while, but stubbornly not a single word came out.

There's no helping it; the record is there to check.

Even Xu Zhangqing's child at home can't be out-fished by him.

The five said no more, each focusing on the float before them.

Spirit mist swirled over the lake surface, sunlight filtering through the mist cast down spots of light, a breeze brushed the willow trees, rustling softly, accompanied by faint water sounds; everything was very leisurely.

After a moment of silence, Hu Bugui couldn't help but say: "Speaking of which, does everyone still remember that great battle between Chu Shixiong and Mo Sha in the Ling Beast Valley back then?"

Back then, Mo Sha was a notorious tough character; many disciples feared him, and only Chu Shixiong dared to confront him head-on!"

Mentioning the past, Chu Qiu's hand holding the fishing rod paused, and a smile curved at the corner of his mouth: "Back then I was young and hot-blooded, plus I couldn't stand him."

Zhao Ziyue chimed in: "I remember it was a narrow victory in one move thanks to He Qi?"

Li Sancai said with a sigh: "Back then, who could have thought that we few would all reach the Golden Core Stage together?"

Xu Zhangqing also recalled the days of old, saying softly: "Yes, back then I farmed every day, never thinking I could fish with you all at Qihu."

Chu Qiu turned his head to look at him, and sincerely praised: "You're truly impressive, stepping from a spirit farmer step by step to the position of Master of Farming, and even creating the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Score."

Xu Zhangqing was about to answer when his eyes suddenly lit up: "A fish is biting the hook!"

He lifted lightly, the fishing rod bent into a beautiful arc; after a struggle for a while, a green shadow leaped out from the lake.

Everyone glanced, and it was actually a Green Carp Carp of over ten jin.

Zhao Ziyue's expression turned serious: "So fast?"

Chu Qiu also withdrew his thoughts and focused on fishing.

The atmosphere by the lake grew increasingly relaxed; the few of them chatted about old times from time to time, cheering for whoever caught a big fish, or feeling regret for whoever lost a big fish.

Differences in identity and disparity in circumstances were all diluted by the lake and mountain scenery and the idle chat between old friends!