Chapter 761: 320: That Year of Peach Blossoms!
A Kylin Cub Arrives (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch Over the Ninth Heaven)_1 Chapter 761: 320: That Year of Peach Blossoms!
A Kylin Cub Arrives (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch Over the Ninth Heaven)_1 Time flies as swiftly as the sun and the moon, how many times can one return in life?
When I look back on the past, my only solace is Luo Mountain and Xu Wei.
No Zodiac cycle exists in the mountains, in the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.
It is now the season of April when all the flowers have faded, but only the peach blossoms in the Longevity Sect are still in full bloom.
In the peach tree forest, Chen Dengming, dressed in simple white attire, is hosting a banquet for two old friends, indulging in the beauty of the peach blossoms and savoring the peach blossom wine.
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He can’t help but remember the promise he once made to Xu Wei.
Every year, when the peach blossoms bloom, he thinks of her.
This year is no exception, which is why he painstakingly used resources to set up a formation on this island, creating a floating island dedicated to growing peach trees, without erecting a tombstone for Xu Wei.
Her corpse was buried within the Changchun Sect’s main gate, now resting under the yellow soil, her soul sinking, descending into the Nether Spring.
More than half a year ago, the sudden appearance of the Infernal Ghost Monarch led him to firmly believe that beneath the Nether Spring, there must lie a unique path to cultivation in the Ghostly World.
Xu Wei’s soul fell below the Nether Spring before, perhaps it remains intact, and the day they meet again may still lie ahead.
With a ‘clink’, three wine cups touched, the wine swaying, its aroma permeating the air.
“Choo, choo—”
With a claw attached to his cup, the ghost man Chu Xun signaled to drink.
The liquor reached his lips and poured into his body, but quickly dripped onto the chair.
Jiang Qiang watched this scene, his expression a mix of humor and feeling.
After seeing Chen Dengming finish his drink, he cautiously followed suit.
As his gaze drifted over the surrounding peach blossoms, his heart was filled with emotions, and he couldn’t help but think of his Dao companion who was killed by Qian Yuan.
The past feels like it was only yesterday.
Compared to his current self, that small-time leader Qian Yuan used to associate with was nothing.
For Brother Chen, he wasn’t worth mentioning at all.
Once, he also stood under a peach tree, cherishing the memory of a certain person while looking at the peach blossoms, secretly wishing that Brother Chen and Ms.
Xu could have a good marriage.
Who would have thought that the peach blossoms would remain, but the person’s presence would be long lost.
“Qiangzi, you are now at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation.
Strive a little harder and aim to breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage before turning 100!
As for the Foundation Establishment Pill, don’t worry.”
Chen Dengming finished his wine, put down his cup, reached out and patted Jiang Qiang’s shoulder, smiling.
Feeling deeply moved, Jiang Qiang quickly put down his own cup, expressing with a touch of nervously, “Brother Chen, it’s not right for you to always look after me, I’m worried that people will begin to talk in the Sect.
After all, you are now the Sect Leader…”
Chen Dengming laughed and shook his head dismissively “Qiangzi, I’m doing this as a personal favor, helping you, my old brother.
It has nothing to do with the Sect’s interests, and no one can criticize it, be reassured.”
Seeing that Jiang Qiang intended to say more, Chen Dengming raised his hand to stop him, “Hey?
Any more and I’ll feel you’re acting strange.
Let’s start by penalizing you with a drink.”
Jiang Qiang was suppressing his gratitude; without hesitation, he picked up the jug and poured himself a glass of wine, finishing it in one gulp, his face immediately flushing red.
Man would die for those who appreciate him, but he, Jiang Qiang, didn’t think he was worthy to be Brother Chen’s confidant.
However, his unceasing treatments over the years made him so grateful that he felt undeserving.
Compared to whether he could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, he was actually more emotional about this act of kindness.
“Brother Chen, come, I toast to your new grandchild this year, a medium-grade Spiritual Root.
With your support, he is sure to reach the Golden Core one day!”
Jiang Qiang once again poured himself a glass of wine and lifted it in a toast.
“Forget it, we already had drinks for that celebration last time, let’s not overdo it today.”
Chen Dengming waved his hand, putting his cup upside down on the table to indicate that he would drink no more, but he was not able to hide the joy on his face.
About a month ago, the child of Chen Jing and Li Xue was finally born.
At the age of 111, he, Chen Dengming, was blessed with a grandson who possessed a medium-grade Spiritual Root.
Although it was not considered the best, it was nevertheless the offspring of Chen Jing, who did not have a Spiritual Root himself, and that was more than he could have asked for.
He named the boy Chen Feilin, with ‘Feilin’ signifying ‘the grandchild is like a fallen kirin (unicorn),’ which is a joyous occasion.
He had a grand feast to celebrate that lasted for several days.
With the birth of Chen Feilin, it meant the Chen Family had welcomed its second individual who possessed a Spiritual Root.
As such, the cycle would positively continue, bringing more and more children with Spiritual Roots into the Chen Family, truly transforming it from a mundane noble family to a family of cultivators and making the leap of social class.
Due to the success of her son, Li Xue also received reward from Chen Dengming.
For him, the father figure who has been cultivating for two decades and overcome countless enemies, giving him magic tools, elixir pills and other necessities for reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage meant nothing.
He bestowed many upon her.
However, after the wild celebration, Chen Dengming still preferred the tranquility that came after the dazzle faded away.
He was already accustomed to a life of secluded cultivation, with only one or two close female companions accompanying him at most.
The family cultivation routine was not suitable for him.
He saw no issues with using his efforts to help a family with which he had a blood connection.
However, having him tied down to the family all the time was something he found difficult to do.
At this time, seeing that Chen Dengming was not in the mood for more, Jiang Qiang put down his own cup and got up.
“Qiangzi, return after taking a walk, we both need to focus on our cultivation.”
Chen Dengming laughed and swept his sleeve, looking at the ghostly Chu Xun who had crawled into the wine jar to bathe – a scene which filled him with desolation.
Now, of his past dear friends, only Jiang Qiang could still converse with him.
If Jiang Qiang could break through Foundation Establishment, he would be able to accompany him for idle chats and drinks during his free time.
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If he couldn’t, then within the rush of an entire life cycle, he might have to bid farewell to this old friend.
As for personally providing his old friend with some Foundation Establishment Pills, that was just a minor effort for him, he wouldn’t bother keeping track of such small things.
In the path to immortality, eternal life is the ultimate goal, but the journey should be enjoyed and not just endured.
There ought to be things worth cherishing, and the friendship with Dao companions is indeed one of them.