690. Big Brother, Your Face Is Blooming with Peach Blossoms!

Time flies like water.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Qingfeng and his family ascended to the Spirit Domain, and a hundred years had passed since they arrived at Heaven-Piercing Gorge.

This day.

Jade Seal Peak.

Little Steward 'Little Nine' walked briskly ahead.

Four people followed behind him.

There were men and women, all around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, and they all looked excited.

"Jade Seal Peak!"

"Master Lu!"

"I never imagined that I, Wang Yang, would actually have the opportunity to become a disciple of True Immortal!"

Wang Yang was extremely excited.

He was of poor aptitude and had average Root Bone, Dharma Form the geniuses of the sect. Only because his parents were both disciples of Heaven-Piercing Gorge, he entered Heaven-Piercing Gorge at a young age and cultivated in the outer sect of Spiritglow Peak.

When I was thirteen, my parents died away from home.

Wang Yang had only just begun his cultivation.

Without parental assistance.

His natural talent was lacking, so his cultivation progress was naturally slow. The sect distributed pills every month, but it was far from enough for him. He also had many questions about cultivation, and the explanations he received from his teachers were only half-understood.

Over time.

His cultivation level fell far behind that of his peers.

Now at the age of twenty-nine, he is still lingering in the Postnatal True Qi Realm.

I thought that in a few months, when I turned thirty, I would be sent down the mountain like many disciples in Spiritglow Peak, to Heaven-Piercing Gorge to make a living in various industries in the mortal world, to have children, and to hope that my descendants could achieve success in cultivation.

Or perhaps one could take a gamble, venture out into the world, and maybe encounter some great or small fortuitous opportunity to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

But the greater possibility is that he will waste his life or die in the mountains.

But.

Who could have imagined that in these last few months, the junior steward of Jade Seal Peak would come knocking on his door and take him in, not only saving him from having to leave the Jade Seal Peak in a few months, but also—

"That's Master Lu!"

"True Immortal!"

Wang Yang was filled with excitement.

Although he focused on his cultivation at Spiritglow Peak, avoiding scheming and rarely engaging in idle chatter, he still knew that a hundred years ago, another true Immortal Ancestor had joined the sect.

He is said to be a disciple personally taught by Patriarch Qin.

He cultivated himself on Jade Seal Peak.

For a century.

This Master Lu is quite famous, and his reputation is excellent.

If any Primordial Spirit cultivator in the sect wishes to refine weapons or pills, they only need to ask to go to Jade Seal Peak, and Patriarch Lu will never refuse.

The power of their Law Artifact and the quality of their elixirs are widely recognized.

His reputation spread.

Even the True Immortal inside and outside Heaven-Piercing Gorge often visited Jade Seal Peak, sparing no expense to ask Ancestor Lu to refine pills and weapons.

But.

Master Lu was, after all, Mahayana True Immortal and a top-notch master of weapon crafting and alchemy. Although he was kind, ordinary magical Law Artifact and elixirs dared not disturb him, and those who had not reached the Primordial Spirit Realm were not qualified to ascend Jade Seal Peak.

For Wang Yang and the other outer disciples who were still in the Postnatal Realm, it had absolutely no bearing on them.

However, there is one thing that the outer disciples talk about with great interest.

"Master Lu was a genius."

"He cultivated for 1,200 years to become True Immortal."

"But he was kind-hearted and liked to promote those mediocre disciples who practiced diligently."

Zhang Ye was twenty-seven years old. Walking on the mountain path, his feet felt as if they were walking on cotton, so light and unreal.

But his eyes were filled with surprise, excitement, and gratitude. "Master Lu has been in charge of Jade Seal Peak for a hundred years. During that time, he selected 106 True Qi Realm disciples who were nearly thirty years old from Spiritglow Peak, and all of them have advanced to Foundation Establishment. He also selected 37 Foundation Establishment Realm disciples who were over two hundred years old, and all of them have advanced to the Spirit Void Realm. In the past hundred years, two disciples who were originally True Qi Realm and four disciples who were originally Foundation Establishment Realm have all advanced to Core Formation Realm."

Compared to Wang Yang.

Zhang Ye paid more attention to Jade Seal Peak.

He had been diligently cultivating, hoping that one day he would be chosen by Master Lu and become a disciple of Jade Seal Peak, rising rapidly in his career.

It's easier said than done; the reality is far more cruel!

Every year, Spiritglow Peak sends down more than three thousand outer disciples. But Jade Seal Peak selects only a handful of people from Spiritglow Peak every three or five years, on an irregular basis.

Zhang Ye considered himself hardworking, but he didn't dare to have any extravagant hopes.

Who would have thought—

"They really chose it!"

Zhang Ye was overjoyed and excited. He looked at the junior steward of Jade Seal Peak, who was said to have ascended from the lower realm with Ancestor Lu. He looked at the endless mountain path in front of the junior steward and felt fortunate and grateful.

Not just Wang Yang.

Not just Zhang Ye.

Lin Li and Meng Yuan, who went up the mountain together, felt the same way. Their faces were filled with excitement and surprise, and they followed the young steward respectfully, not daring to look around, their minds blank.

"Little Steward."

"Little Steward."

"The young steward has gone to Spiritglow Peak to pick up people again."

Along the mountain path, disciples dressed in white robes occasionally passed by; most were composed and of considerable age. Upon seeing the young woman walking ahead, they all spoke respectfully and bowed.

Some are even familiar with the young steward and can chat with him for a bit.

"OK."

"Hello."

"Hello to you too."

"Yes, the master has taken a liking to a few more promising talents."

The young steward's voice was clear and cheerful, instantly bringing joy to anyone who heard it.

This greatly eased the tension among Wang Yang and his companions.

Being called a 'good prospect' made his face flush, and his heart also felt a surge of excitement.

The former is shame.

The latter, however, was moved.

These outer sect "good-for-nothings" were actually called "promising talents" by Patriarch Lu. How could they not feel ashamed and moved?!

Keep going up.

The senior fellow disciples along the way all had kind faces, nodding and smiling at the four of them. Some even stopped to offer a few words of encouragement.

This warmed the hearts of the four people once again.

They were originally outer disciples of Spiritglow Peak Heaven-Piercing Gorge, or they had joined the inner sect from a young age, or they were descendants of deceased Heaven-Piercing Gorge disciples.

He has the aptitude for cultivation, but compared to most disciples in Heaven-Piercing Gorge, he can only be considered mediocre.

Entering the outer gate.

He Nameless teacher.

The two lacked medicinal herbs and provisions.

Thirdly, he was not good at scheming.

Therefore, he remained stuck in the True Qi Realm and could not step into the Foundation Establishment Realm.

He was diligent in his spiritual practice and his heart was steadfast in his pursuit of the Way.

One year or two years.

Five years, ten years.

He persevered in his arduous cultivation, even venturing into the deep mountains Postnatal the level of Acquired True Qi Realm to search for medicinal herbs to aid his cultivation.

People are in Heaven-Piercing Gorge.

But the hardships they endured were no less than those of the Rogue Cultivator.

Moreover, despite the brilliance of many talented disciples in the outer sect, he remains optimistic, self-reliant, and strives for excellence—a quality that surpasses that of many Rogue Cultivators.

Now that I've joined Jade Seal Peak, all my hardships have finally come to an end.

In fact.

Most of the disciples on Jade Seal Peak were like them in the past, only becoming successful after entering Jade Seal Peak. Now, watching the four of them go up the mountain, they were either excited or nervous, and felt that they were seeing themselves back then.

I can empathize with you.

I am also genuinely happy for Wang Yang and the other three.

Kindness and smiles are genuine and not fake.

Little Nine walked lightly along the mountain path. She greeted everyone along the way, laughing and joking until she reached the mountainside, looking like a chattering young girl, quite unlike the respected 'Little Steward' of Jade Seal Peak.

Little Nine didn't care.

Upon reaching the mountainside, they came to a courtyard and called out loudly, "Little Eight, the newcomer has arrived!"

The words fell.

A boy who looked three parts like Little Nine appeared outside the courtyard in a flash.

It was no stranger.

It was none other than "Little Eight," one of the eight chief stewards of Jade Seal Peak.

When Little Eight saw Little Nine, he grinned and said, "Young Master and Xiao Jing'er have come out of seclusion. They were just looking for you."

"Ah!"

"I've only been gone a short while, and they just happened to come out of the pass at this time."

Little Nine exclaimed happily and hurriedly ran up the mountain.

Lu Qingyu and Lu Jing went into seclusion for three years, and Little Nine missed them terribly.

Seeing her younger sister run off in a hurry.

Little Eight couldn't help but smile, and Human Path, including Wang Yang, who were at a loss for what to do:

"Take it easy."

"There aren't many rules at Jade Seal Peak. Let me show you your accommodations first."

"Congratulations, Xiao Jing'er, on breaking through the Grain Avoidance and Heart Movement Dong realms and advancing to the 'Divine Silence' realm of the Spirit Void Three Realms."

"Congratulations, Aunt, on the successful completion of your Dharma Gathering and the formation of the Immaculate Golden Core!"

Jade Seal Peak.

Radiant Cloud Cave.

Lu Qingyu and Lu Jing chatted incessantly, making the Radiant Cloud Cave lively and bustling.

In reality, besides the aunt and niece, Lu Qingfeng was the only person in the cave.

Lu Qingfeng looked at the two of them and smiled.

They have been based at Jade Seal Peak for a century.

Over the course of a century.

Both Qingshan and Qingyu have made progress in their cultivation.

Having listened to lectures on the Great Dao amidst the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers, his Daoist cultivation advanced rapidly, making him comparable to Golden Core True Person.

Baleful Condensation and Astral Refinement.

Twenty years ago, Lu Qingshan was the first to cultivate Law Power, reaching the peak of the Spell Gathering Realm and advancing to the Golden Core Realm.

Lu Qingyu arrived a little later.

He had just returned from abroad not long ago, having spent three years in seclusion, and had also refined the Golden Core.

And her niece Lu Jing, has also made progress.

A few years ago, I advanced from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Spirit Void Stage. I followed my aunt to train outside and then went into seclusion in the mountains for a while. Now I am at the Three Realms the Spirit Void stage, not far from the Core Formation stage.

Two women were promoted.

This should have been a joyous occasion.

Unfortunately, while the Qingshan couple were traveling in the vicinity of Heaven-Piercing Gorge, Lu Changsheng was sent by Lu Qingfeng to guard the 'Black-Ice Abyss' to hone his swordsmanship amidst the demons and the harsh environment.

Also.

Qingfeng, Mingyue... Little Eight Little Nine, and the other Little Nine were placed by Lu Qingfeng at Jade Seal Peak early on as nine stewards, managing all affairs, big and small, on Jade Seal Peak.

Everyone was busy.

With nowhere else to go, Qingyu and Lu Jing could only come to Lu Qingfeng's place to chat.

While talking to Lu Jing, Lu Qingyu also took the time to look Lu Qingfeng up and down with a strange look in her eyes.

Lu Qingfeng felt a chill run down his spine as he stared at the camera.

He sneakily approached his older brother and whispered, "Brother, is something on your mind?"

"..."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head. "No."

"Hmph!"

"Still trying to hide it from me?"

Lu Qingyu gave a soft hum, her bright eyes sparkling, and said in a clear voice, "Since arriving at Jade Seal Peak, Big Brother has always been in a good mood. Every time I see him, he's all smiles, his smile radiating a peach blossom glow, it's almost eerie. But in recent years, his smiles have become less frequent, and the peach blossom glow on his face has faded. Isn't that because he has something on his mind?!"

Lu Jing, who had been listening intently, was immediately shocked. "Uncle has someone he likes?"

Her bright, quick eyes darted around, not daring to be presumptuous, so she quietly scrutinized her uncle. Recalling the differences between the past century and recent years, her pupils dilated, and her belief deepened.

Lu Qingyu pursed her lips, her eyes gleaming with wisdom, and looked at her elder brother. "Brother, a woman's mind is complicated. If you encounter any difficulties, you might as well speak up. Xiao Jing'er and I are both girls, and we'll give you some advice. We're sure to help you win the heart of your beauty!"

"That's right, that's right."

"With my uncle's qualifications, as long as he knows himself and his enemy, he will surely be victorious in every battle."

Lu Jing was eager to try and was also determined to give his uncle advice on finding him an aunt.

Seeing her elder brother's dark face and silence, Lu Qingyu frowned and thought for a moment. Suddenly, she glanced furtively Radiant Cloud Cave. Seeing that no one was outside, she leaned closer to her elder brother and whispered, "Is that person Fairy Han?"

"Wow!"

"Fairy Han!"

Flames flickered in Lu Jing's eyes, and his heart raced as he stared intently at his uncle.

"Fairy Han?!"

Lu Qingfeng was so angry he couldn't help but interrupt his sister and niece's nonsense, "Nonsense!"