I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 125 Peaches (Seeking monthly votes)

The two pairs of siblings, Qin Yunze, Qin Yunyan, Zhang Jincheng, and Zhang Jinling, accompanied by their demon spirits, stepped into the entrance of the vortex from their respective directions and instantly arrived at the stone steps outside Xuandu Temple.

Each person and their spirit bears wounds of varying degrees.

Xuandu Temple is backed by a cliff and faces a sea of ​​clouds. Half of the vermilion gate is mottled and faded, and the gold characters on the plaque are covered with dust.

Standing on the stone steps, the group could see that the main hall's green tiles and eaves were broken, the beams and pillars were pierced by peach tree roots, spider webs were everywhere, the incense table was overturned, the bronze censer was corroded, the statue of the Green Emperor was half destroyed, his left arm had turned into a withered tree, and his right hand was still making a Taoist hand seal.

The ash from the incense mixed with rotten peach petals, emitting a cloyingly sweet and fishy smell.

Qin Yunze took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth and nose, frowning as he asked, "Where is Qin Bai?"

The group then realized that Qin Bai was missing, and just as they were at a loss, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

She wore a lake-blue, narrow-sleeved long dress, her black hair was half-up and half-down, she wore a fox mask, and a small, exquisite red fire fox was perched on her shoulder.

The four of them tensed up and retreated instantly. Qin Yunze, with his sharp eyes, spotted the green vine whip belonging to Qin Bai at Jiang Yi's waist.

"who are you?"

After Qin Yunze shouted a question, he discovered that Jiang Yi was only at the peak of Qi Refining. His tense body relaxed, and he exuded an imposing aura, showing no mercy as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The other three were the same; after their initial surprise, they all gave each other fierce and menacing looks.

"Esteemed seniors, please wait!"

Jiang Yi darted up the steps and retreated into the Xuandu Temple. Using the old bronze incense burner as cover, she raised the wooden plaque that had been bound to her, just like the other four, including Qin Yunze.

Seeing this, the four suppressed their murderous intent, their eyes sharp as knives. Jiang Yi retreated in fear, but they pressed on step by step, forcing Jiang Yi to retreat all the way to the back courtyard of the palace.

In the center of the courtyard stands a thousand-year-old peach tree, its withered branches resembling ghost claws, its roots pushing up the paving stones and spreading outwards.

Jiang Yi chuckled and said, "The restriction tokens are bound to each person. Qin Bai, who is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, was able to be killed by me, which means he is a useless fraud. I just wanted to get a small share of the pie."

"I'm sure you seniors will need my help in the future. I'm not a useless person, as you can see."

As he spoke, Jiang Yi unleashed a rebirth spell at lightning speed, landing on the Xuan Shui snake that was coiled around Qin Yunze's right arm.

The wounds that had torn open on the skin of the black snake healed in an instant.

Qin Yunze and the others all showed surprise. Jiang Yi's hand gestures were so fast that they were dazzling and impossible to see. They had been in the Foundation Establishment stage for many years, but they still couldn't do what Jiang Yi did.

Therefore, even if one wanted to stop her magic, it would be too late.

"besides!"

Jiang Yi unleashed another Yuan-Chao technique, and the Xuan Shui Snake's essence and spirit visibly intensified.

As the master of the Xuan Shui Snake, Qin Yunze could directly perceive the restorative power of Jiang Yi's two spells.

This is several times better than Qin Bai, that scumbag. If it weren't for the fact that Qin Bai found the wooden plaque and wouldn't let go of it, and that he had some connections in the clan, he would actually have had a better candidate.

"I am but a humble person, and my healing and recovery spells are passable. I humbly request that you seniors teach me. I truly only wish to have a taste of the good stuff and not compete with you for the most important thing. Also, please note that there is quite a commotion outside. This restriction plaque can close the entrance; perhaps you seniors would like to..."

Jiang Yi's reminder made them suddenly realize what was going on.

Qin Yunze covered his mouth with a handkerchief and looked Jiang Yi up and down with a contemptuous gaze. "If you behave well, it won't hurt to take you with me. First, close the entrance."

As several people operated simultaneously, clouds and mist immediately billowed outside Xuandu Temple, instantly obscuring the stone steps and making the entire Xuandu Temple appear as a suspended temple standing on a cliff.

After doing all this, Qin Yunze's younger sister, Qin Yunyan, dressed in fiery red with her hair hanging high, shouted at Jiang Yi, "You, state your name and whereabouts."

Qin Yunyan was holding a fire fox in her arms that looked a lot like Hong Li, but with a rugged face and a large size. If she wasn't mistaken, it was a male fox.

At this moment, Qin Yunyan was staring at Jiang Yi, while the male fox was staring at Hong Li with great interest.

Hongli was even better at putting on an act than Jiang Yi. She whimpered and curled up into a ball, trembling slightly, looking terrified.

Jiang Yi cupped his hands to the group, displaying the humility of a junior, "Junior Jiang Heying, my background is insignificant. If you seniors are willing to give me a chance, I will do my utmost to serve you."

Jiang Yi's eyes were bright, and she spoke with utmost sincerity.

The group exchanged glances; the wooden plaques were bound together, leaving them with no other choice. "Alright, let's hurry and investigate. We'll deal with the rest once we're inside the Azure Emperor's Palace."

Qin Yunze still covered his mouth and nose with the handkerchief and glanced at Jiang Yi.

Qin Yunyan commanded without any politeness, "You, heal it for me."

"Alright, no problem at all!"

Jiang Yi immediately used the Rejuvenation and Rising Origin techniques, instantly bringing the Flame-Tailed Fox in Qin Yunyan's arms back to life.

"Hmm, not bad, here's a reward for you."

Qin Yunyan casually took out a bottle of low-grade fire-type spirit-feeding pills and tossed it to Jiang Yi, who caught it with both hands.

"Thank you very much, senior. You are truly beautiful and kind-hearted, and you are clearly a person with great fortune."

Qin Yunyan laughed and followed Qin Yunze. Zhang Jincheng and Zhang Jinling, the two siblings, also walked up to Jiang Yi.

The burly Zhang Jincheng was contracted with a stone-armored beast, which resembled a pangolin and had a tail like a meteor hammer.

Zhang Jinling, who was carrying a yellow talisman umbrella, was accompanied by a golden-feathered eagle of the same type as Wanli, but smaller and less imposing.

Jiang Yi healed the demonic spirits of the Zhang siblings and also treated Zhang Jincheng's external injuries. Zhang Jincheng had a fierce look on his face, and you couldn't tell what he was thinking when he didn't speak.

Zhang Jinling cautiously declined her treatment and chose to take healing pills herself.

Zhang Jincheng left first, while Zhang Jinling deliberately stayed behind. She leaned close to Jiang Yi's ear and whispered, "I know what you're planning to do. I advise you not to do it, otherwise, hee~"

Zhang Jinling smiled slyly, turned around and quickly left, calling out, "Brother, wait for me!"

Looking at the four people who had already begun exploring the Taoist temple, Jiang Yi and Hong Li both wore a pitiful, mournful expression.

Behind Jiang Yi, in the hall, a handprint appeared out of thin air on the dusty incense burner, only to be quickly erased by an invisible force. (This means that Shang Shixu and his group entered, having invisibly entered.)

……

The layout of the Taoist temple's backyard is intricate, with crisscrossing corridors and dozens of interconnected courtyards, its grand scale is truly astonishing.

Qin Yunze took the lead and passed through the central moon gate. The main hall in front of him had collapsed most of the way. Wild weeds sprouted from the cracks in the bluestone bricks, and a few faded yellow talismans remained on the mottled walls, rustling in the wind.

Amidst this devastation, a peach tree in full bloom miraculously stood in the southeast corner of the main hall, with peach blossoms and several fist-sized peaches coexisting on the tree.

"Could it be the legendary peach that can extend one's lifespan?" Zhang Jincheng rarely spoke, staring intently at the peach tree.

The vibrant peach blossoms contrasted sharply with the surrounding ruins, and a pale pink mist drifted in the air.

The moment the four of them inhaled the sweet aroma, the scene before them suddenly changed.

The dilapidated temple was instantly transformed, with vermilion lacquer and gold plaques gleaming. Pilgrims thronged the temple, and the sounds of bells and drums filled the air, creating a scene of bustling prosperity and flourishing incense offerings.

Purify your mind!

Jiang Yi's Mind-Cleansing Technique gradually landed on the four people, instantly enveloping them in a cool aura and awakening them from the miasma of peach blossoms.

Peach branches sprouted from the cracks in the bricks and began to wrap around their ankles.

The four of them used their combined skills to cut the peach branches.

Qin Yunyan turned to look at Jiang Yi, "I didn't expect you to be so useful~"

"Sister, you flatter me. This is what I should do," Jiang Yi said with a shy smile.

"Be careful, she might be deliberately being coy!" Zhang Jinling said irritably.

The effects of the cleansing mist were still present. Qin Yunze frowned and looked at Jiang Yi, finding that her breathing was normal and she was not affected by the miasma at all. She was indeed quite capable.

Qin Yunze covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief and stepped back, ordering, "You, go and pick the peaches."

"This... isn't that a bad idea?" Jiang Yi gave an awkward laugh.

She hadn't even reached the Green Emperor's Palace yet, and the 'peaches' weren't ripe, so how could she possibly pick them?
(End of this chapter)