Calabash Fairy

While Fang Yan was in seclusion, focusing on refining the Mountain God Seal, more than a month passed quietly.

At this moment, within the Qingfeng Secret Realm, as the raging divine fire gradually died down, the Mountain God Seal reappeared and drifted towards Fang Yan.

Fang Yan looked at the dwindling incense offerings in the secret realm and the drastically altered Mountain God Seal before him, and shook his head with a wry smile:

"Zhang Chenghuang said that my previous method of refining the Mountain God Seal was quite rudimentary, but now it seems that it is more than just rudimentary. It is probably no different from a magical treasure embryo that has never been refined. There is a lot of untapped potential..."

At this time, the Mountain God Seal was still entirely golden, but the seal knob at the top had completely transformed into the shape of Qingfeng Mountain. The seal body was square, and the four majestic ancient characters "Qingfeng Mountain God" at the bottom of the seal were fully revealed.

Fang Yan could sense that if the Mountain God Seal could previously contend with a three-thousand-year-old demon, it could now at least fight a four-thousand-year-old demon.

Before the divine path has been broken through again, this is entirely a transformation of the Mountain God Seal magic weapon itself.

"Suppression and defense, the Mountain God Seal has almost brought these two abilities to their extreme. After integrating fifteen merits, its inherent power has been further enhanced. Now it can also guard the sea of ​​consciousness and protect the soul."

With a slight thought, Fang Yan's Mountain God Seal appeared above his sea of ​​consciousness, its divine light flashing and unshakeable, like a towering mountain.

"Now it seems that the merit-based magic treasures, after being infused with merit, will have various miraculous effects, such as dispelling evil and falsehood. In the future, they can be continuously infused with merit to enhance their foundation and power."

Fang Yan waved his hand, causing the Mountain God Seal to fly out again, floating in mid-air in the secret realm and gathering the incense offerings of the gods.

"I suppose I'll have to carry the Mountain God Seal with me whenever I go out from now on. Although I haven't encountered any spells or supernatural powers that attack the soul yet, I must be on guard."

"With the Mountain God Seal now serving as a treasure for merit and virtue, I can feel much more at ease."

Fang Yan smiled slightly as he looked at the Mountain God Seal in mid-air and slowly walked towards the many wine jars not far away.

While in the ancient ferry city, he sampled many fine wines from the mortal realm, which inspired him. Now that he has returned to the mountains, it's the perfect time to try them out...

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Halfway up Qingfeng Mountain.

Xuan Shui was lazily lying by the stone pool. Spiritual energy was constantly rising from the crystal-clear pool, indicating that the water in the pool had gradually become spiritual water.

The Xuan Turtle clan is born with the ability to gather spiritual energy, which is one of the reasons why the other three little demons increasingly enjoy coming to him to cultivate and play.

Just like now...

As a yellow light suddenly shot out of the bamboo forest and landed beside Xuan Shui, a silver light and a black light followed closely behind, arriving at the edge of the stone pool.

Xuan Shui glanced at them and thought to himself, "These three really did get quite a bit of benefit from Feng Ling..."

Unlike humans, demons place the greatest importance on bloodlines.

Compared to its own cultivation techniques and other spells and supernatural powers inherited from the Xuan Turtle clan's bloodline, these three can only rely on their own cultivation and constantly try to transform their bloodline, which is naturally very difficult.

If they relied solely on their original bloodline talents, it would be difficult to say whether they could even break through to the Great Demon realm in the future. But because of their master, their future has become completely different...

"Woof!! Xuan Shui, look at us!"

At this moment, Big Yellow was wagging its tail excitedly, and a faint earthy yellow aura surrounded it, which allowed it to run at a speed far exceeding that of the past.

A faint golden light flashed in Hei Yan's pitch-black eyes, and a phantom moon halo surrounded Tu Duo'er.

Based on the different powers within them, Feng Ling tailored three unique cultivation techniques for them.

This further accelerated their cultivation speed and enhanced their bloodline, fully unleashing the effects of the many elixirs they had previously consumed, a true testament to their accumulated strength.

Xuan Shui nodded and said:

"It seems you didn't waste the master's elixirs. You're not far from your bloodline transformation. Once your bloodline completes a transformation, your cultivation will be much smoother in the future."

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Inside the Yang family courtyard in Xiahe Village.

"Which of you will choose me to succeed as village chief?"

Yang Chuan stood in front of several of the most respected elders in the village, staring wide-eyed at himself with a look of shock on his face.

Yang Sheng, Ge Ling, Wang Shi, and others nodded in agreement. Finally, Ge Ling, the pharmacy owner, stroked his beard and smiled, saying:

"We old folks have discussed it and decided that Yang Xiaochuan, you will take over as village chief from now on. We will all help you."

"But...eldest brother and third brother..."

Yang Xiaochuan looked at Yang Dongdong, who was dressed in a scholar's robe, and Yang Xiaoshan, who was leaning on a hoe, and was still a little confused.

Yang Sheng spoke first:

"Your eldest brother is devoted to the academy. If he can teach well and help the children in our village grow up, his responsibility is no less than that of the village chief."

"As for the third child..."

Yang Sheng looked at Yang Xiaoshan and saw him grinning:

"Being the village chief seems like a bit too much trouble to me. I'll just be an assistant to my second brother."

"Well... isn't there still Brother Xu..."

Yang Xiaochuan looked at Xu Hu sitting to the side. Even though so many years have passed and everyone is now middle-aged, his respect for this older brother Xu Hu remains unchanged.

In fact, this is true for most of the young people in the village.

"Brother Xiaochuan, you've been working hard for the village chief all these years. In fact, you're much better at handling things than I am. If you become the village chief, everyone will respect you, and I'd be happy to assist you."

Yang Xiaochuan was still somewhat bewildered by the sight, and in the end, Yang Sheng shook his head helplessly and said:

"What's the rush? Your father is still in good health. I'm not making you the village chief right now."

"I'm telling you in advance just so you can be mentally prepared. This day was bound to come sooner or later, but you have time to prepare."

"As for now, just do what you're supposed to do."

"Thank you all for coming today."

After Yang Sheng finished speaking, he slowly stood up and walked out of the courtyard with several other village elders.

As Ge Ling walked closer to Yang Sheng, he clicked his tongue in amazement and said:

"Hey Lao Yang, how do you take care of yourself? Your complexion gets better every year. Do you have some kind of secret formula?"

"Look at me, I have to be extra careful even going downhill these past two years. If there really is a secret recipe, you can't keep it to yourself!"

"A secret recipe? You know what, I actually do have a secret recipe..."

"Really?!"

Yang Xiaochuan watched the old men walk away, and then his own elder brother and younger brother slipped away as well. He couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.

No matter how he looked at it, he felt that the position of village chief had been chosen by his father after his third brother and eldest brother Xu Hu hadn't shown much interest, and it had finally fallen to him...

But for some reason, the prospect of becoming the village chief, and perhaps one day having the chance to become a respected figure like his father, ignited a spark of ambition within him...