Chapter 856: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 856: Human Hearts Are Unpredictable — Part 1!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Time flowed, and several months passed in the blink of an eye.

The Star Core Purple Chen Seed had grown into a Purple Chen Star Heart Tree three zhang tall, its trunk flowing with star river patterns, its branches bearing several translucent white-and-purple Star Heart Fruits.

The Flowing Glow Star Heart Grass had spread into a sea of green grass, fine glimmers drifting with the wind.

The Split Universe Star Pupil Flower and the Ten Thousand Calamities Star Marrow Wood nearby had long since completely withered into a lump of charred black, not a trace of vitality left.

Just as Xu Zhangqing infused the last wisp of Wood Spirit Qi into the Star Heart Tree, a streak of purple flowing light suddenly fell beside the spirit field; the arrival was Li of the Three-Eyed Clan.

Her gaze swept over, landing on the two mature spirit plants; her originally cold eyebrows and eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction: "As expected of Peak Master Xu, indeed not failing the trust placed in you."

"The Star Core Purple Chen and the Flowing Glow Star Heart Grass have both been cultivated to maturity!"

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing not only did not feel proud, but instead feigned regret: "Pity the other two spirit plants could not adapt to the soil and water of the Tianyuan Realm, and ultimately withered completely."

Li waved her hand, with no intention of blame.

Initially, she thought not even one could be cultivated to maturity, let alone four.

And now, the person before her had nurtured the most urgently needed basic spirit plants of the Three-Eyed Clan to maturity, counting as solving their burning urgency.

Therefore not only could she not be blamed, she should instead be treated courteously.

Li flicked her finger, drawing the Star Heart Fruits and a large amount of Flowing Glow Star Heart Grass into her storage ring: "Peak Master Xu has already done his best; your cultivation ability far exceeds our expectations."

"I will take the results back to Xingqiong Hall to report first; as for future spirit plant supply, I'll have to trouble you."

The words fell, she said no more, her figure transforming into a streak of rainbow light, flying straight toward Xingqiong Hall.

Xu Zhangqing watched the direction the other party left, couldn't help but narrow his eyes: "In this way, the task counts as half completed."

Just don't know if they will provide more spirit plants?

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Xingqiong Hall, inside the hall.

Seated at the apex, seeing the star spirit plants and fruits Li took out, the surging star pressure around her body dissipated, a hint of satisfaction appearing in her eyes: "The Dongting Immortal Sect counts as keeping their word, especially Xu Zhangqing, this person truly has some ability."

By this point, the Three-Eyed Clan finally let down their guard and recognized the cooperation with the Dongting Immortal Sect.

This news quickly reached the ears of Sect Master Chao Jin and Great Elder Xuan Yan.

The two looked at Xingqiong Hall, both with calm expressions.

Xuan Yan stroked his long beard, speaking softly: "The Star Core Purple Chen and Flowing Glow Star Heart Grass cultivation success, the Three-Eyed Clan side counts as completely stabilized."

Chao Jin's gaze was deep: "The Tianyuan Realm is exposed, Outer Realm Foreign Races stare covetously."

"If relying on us alone, we absolutely cannot block these outsiders' spying."

"Cooperating with the Three-Eyed Clan, seemingly offering resources and being controlled by others, actually binds both sides on the same boat."

"If the Tianyuan Realm truly faces great calamity in the future, the Three-Eyed Clan absolutely cannot stand by and watch."

Xuan Yan nodded: "Temporarily borrowing external power, seeking a future."

"When the juniors rise, we won't need to look at others' faces anymore."

Chao Jin's mouth corner twitched: "Heard that, Xu Ping'an received recognition from the Pseudo-Immortal Artifact Zhenhuang."

"Golden Core Stage cultivation, yet able to fight Nascent Soul Stage, fully crossing a Great Realm."

Xuan Yan did not answer, rainbow light flowing in his eyes, seemingly hiding something.

In the days that followed, Xu Zhangqing returned to his old ways.

Every day planting and cultivating, almost nothing else.

Just like that passed a period of time, seeing no need to guard day and night, he then began arranging Qingmu Peak affairs, preparing to make a trip to the Central Region.

Not seeing Li Lingbi for decades, Xu Zhangqing already missed him, plus his youngest son who was deep in the Immortal Falling Abyss on his mind, now he could finally set out.

"Qingyao, Teacher is going to make a trip to the Central Region, at least several days, at most half a month; during this time, the spirit fields are entrusted to you to take care of."

"Master, rest assured!"

"Daily star radiance watering, spirit energy grooming, cannot let the spirit plants have the slightest mistake."

Xu Zhangqing instructed a few more sentences, then turned and left.

Soon, he arrived at the location of the Cross-World Teleportation Array; just stepping in, space rippled in layers, powerful spatial power wrapped his whole body, the scene before his eyes began to distort.

In but an instant, the weightlessness faded, Xu Zhangqing landed steadily.

The Central Region's spiritual energy was more complex, mixed with a faint demonic qi.

He raised his eyes to look, his heart filled with myriad emotions.

Not having stepped into the Central Region for decades, the changes here were simply earth-shaking.

In memory, this area was overgrown with weeds and haunted by demons.

But now, unexpectedly built were endless pavilions and streets.

Surroundings filled with human voices, cultivators constantly coming and going, a scene of prosperity.

Though able to sense hidden demonic qi, it did not affect this land's flourishing development in the slightest.

Xu Zhangqing summoned the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat, following the direction in his memory and galloping, soon arriving at the Central Region Imperial City.

This was the core of the Central Region, and also the capital of the Black Rust Dynasty where Li Lingbi was located.

The city walls towered into the clouds, built of black obsidian.

Engraved above were Suppressing Demon Runes, magnificent in momentum.

He had just landed when he immediately took out Li Lingbi's Communication Talisman.

As spiritual power was poured in, the spiritual runes lit up instantly.

However, on the other side, Li Lingbi's voice did not sound.

"Is it Immortal Elder Xu?"

"Who are you?"

"The Family Head is out handling affairs; before departing, he specifically instructed that if the Immortal Elder arrives, you should first return to the manor with Old Slave to rest, and he will arrive shortly."

"Thank you for your trouble."

After a while, the steward indeed appeared.

Xu Zhangqing put away the Communication Talisman and followed the other party into the Imperial City.

The Li Family Manor was located deep in the Imperial City, occupying a vast area.

Vermilion gates and high walls, carved beams and painted pillars.

Servants in the manor came and went, all dressed in neat attire.

As for the Li Family members, their expressions all carried a hint of arrogance, appearing every bit like royalty.

This was normal, for Li Lingbi now controlled the Black Rust Dynasty and had supported a Puppet Emperor.

Therefore they had all become Royal Relatives and National Kinsmen, their status elevated.

Fortunately, Xu Zhangqing came from Dongting Immortal Sect and was the Family Head's close friend, so they were not slighted, but treated with extra courtesy.

The steward led him to the Guest Hall and immediately served clear tea, bowing and saying: "Immortal Elder Xu, you have worked hard on your journey; please rest a moment."

"Old Slave will now instruct the servants to prepare Lingfan; the Family Head will return shortly."

Xu Zhangqing lifted his tea cup and took a shallow sip, while his gaze surveyed the front hall's furnishings.

The overall arrangement was antique yet not lacking in splendor, and the calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls were all treasures.

The ornaments placed in the corner emitted Spiritual Energy, everywhere displaying the Li Family's deep foundation.

After about half an hour, a hearty laugh came from outside: "Hahaha... Junior Brother Xu, I've kept you waiting!"

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyes and saw a figure clad in a yellow brocade robe striding in.

Tall and upright, with a hearty appearance, it was Li Lingbi, whom he had not seen for decades.

Now, there was added a touch of dignity and vicissitudes between his brows.

The two embraced, then sized each other up.

"In a flash, decades have passed; Junior Brother Xu, you are still the same steady and reserved self."

"Senior Brother, you have become quite haggard!"

"Back then, we cultivated together in the Immortal Sect, yet who could have imagined that now I control the Black Rust Dynasty of the Central Region, while you have become Peak Master of Qingmu Peak—of the two of us, we have fared the best!"