Seventh Layer of Body Tempering, Trouble Comes Knocking

Looking at the Peach Tree laden with fruit, Lu Nan was astonished.

After coming back to his senses, he jogged toward the Peach Tree.

The moment he drew close, an incomparably sweet peach fragrance washed over him.

Unable to resist, he plucked a rosy-red peach, casually wiped it on his clothes, and bit into it with a crunch.

The rich sweetness instantly filled his mouth. In just a few quick bites,

a peach the size of a pineapple was swallowed by Lu Nan.

Before he could even marvel at it, he suddenly sensed a surge of strength welling up within his body.

His expression changed at once, and he hurriedly sat cross-legged.

Only after a while did he slowly exhale a breath of stale air, then look energetically at the flourishing Peach Tree.

"I never expected one peach to save me so much hard cultivation time."

That peach had allowed him to condense three strands of qi and blood.

After condensing another six, he would step into the sixth layer of Body Tempering.

Thinking of this, Lu Nan did not hesitate and quickly picked another three peaches.

Without caring whether he could eat them all, he began wolfing them down.

After finishing one, he hastily sat cross-legged to refine it, continuing until he had eaten the last one.

He successfully advanced to the sixth layer of Body Tempering. Feeling the strength growing within his body,

Lu Nan was overjoyed, his gaze burning as he stared at the vibrant Peach Tree.

Looking at the peaches hanging from its branches, he thought, If I eat all of these, I will definitely break through to the Qi Condensation stage.

He quickly stood up and began counting the peaches on the tree.

"Thirty-two???"

Lu Nan frowned. Such a huge Peach Tree had only borne thirty-six peaches???

Could this Peach Tree also be a spirit plant?

Still, it was only a thought. There were thirty-two left on the tree.

At four peaches per layer, that would be enough for him to advance to the peak of Body Tempering.

After carefully inspecting the Peach Tree, he walked to one side.

Lu Nan had not forgotten the purpose of this trip.

After finding a suitable spot, he took out the Spirit Object Seeds he had prepared from his pocket.

Looking at the soil beneath his feet, he hesitated for a few seconds.

Then he swiftly divided the ground into sections and planted them. He had expected some changes,

but after waiting several minutes, he still found nothing.

Lu Nan was somewhat disappointed, though he did not care too much.

He turned and returned beneath the Peach Tree, picking another four peaches.

Sitting cross-legged, he began cultivating. As expected, Lu Nan soon broke through another realm.

He smoothly reached the seventh layer of Body Tempering, while also feeling a slight swelling sensation.

"Looks like the idea of rising straight to the peak of Body Tempering in one go won't work!"

But he soon accepted it. "Fine! If I rashly improved so much, I might draw some people's attention."

With that thought, Lu Nan stopped and stretched his body.

He subconsciously looked toward the Spirit Plant Area, and the sight left him stunned.

The area had already been covered in vegetation of every color and variety.

"Th-this... it worked??" Rubbing his eyes, Lu Nan rushed toward the Spirit Plant Area.

After examining it carefully, he finally confirmed that every spirit plant he had planted had begun to grow.

Moreover, they appeared to be growing far better than those in the sect's Herb Garden.

This once again showed him how extraordinary his Mysterious Space was.

This space of unknown origin had not only greatly enhanced his comprehension,

but also contained this unknown Spirit Soil before him. Though he did not know its grade,

it was definitely not ordinary. At that moment, Lu Nan made up his mind.

The Mysterious Space absolutely could not be exposed!

After calming himself slightly, a thought moved through his mind, and he exited the Mysterious Space.

The familiar surroundings made him frown.

After staying in the Mysterious Space for so long, Lu Nan suddenly found the wooden cabin somewhat stifling.

Just as he was pondering why, a knock suddenly sounded on the door.

"Hmm?? Who is it??"

"So Junior Brother is inside. Please come out for a moment." A crafty voice sounded from outside.

Lu Nan frowned upon hearing it. That voice did not sound like it belonged to a good person.

Still, he decided to go out and see what this person wanted.

He strode to the door and opened the wooden door.

But he did not step outside. Two figures came into view.

One was as stout as a wooden barrel, while the other was as thin and frail as a bamboo pole.

A strange look flashed through Lu Nan's eyes. The world was truly full of wonders.

But he did not underestimate the two. From what he sensed, both were at the sixth layer of Body Tempering.

"May I ask what business the two Senior Brothers have??"

The Fat and Thin Duo exchanged a glance upon hearing this.

Skinny smiled. "It's like this. Tomorrow is the day the sect distributes cultivation resources."

Lu Nan immediately understood. "You two Senior Brothers want my cultivation resources??"

"Hahaha! Junior Brother is quite sensible, but rest assured.

We only want six Body Tempering Pills. You can keep the rest!" Skinny said with a kindly smile.

Seeing Lu Nan remain silent, the Fat and Thin Duo exchanged another look.

Skinny continued, "We work for Senior Brother Ye. Senior Brother Ye is already an expert at the eighth layer of Body Tempering.

Junior Brother only needs to hand over six Body Tempering Pills to receive Senior Brother Ye's protection."

"Senior Brother Ye?" Lu Nan frowned slightly.

His confusion stunned the Fat and Thin Duo. Then Skinny explained, "Ye Bei, Senior Brother Ye, has a Mid-grade Spiritual Root.

Senior Brother Ye's second elder brother is an Inner Disciple of the sect!"

Lu Nan's pupils contracted. An Inner Disciple was a major figure above Foundation Establishment.

But he was not one to be pushed around. "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brothers, but within the sect,

Junior Brother already has the sect's protection, so there is no need to trouble Senior Brothers with concern!" As Lu Nan spoke, he turned to close the door.

At this, the Fat and Thin Duo's expressions immediately turned incomparably grim.

Skinny stared at him and said coldly, "Has Junior Brother thought this through??"

This time, Lu Nan did not answer and directly shut the door.

"Hmph!! Then we'll see about that!!"

Skinny glared at the tightly shut door, threw out his threat, and quickly headed for the next room.

The disciple dormitories were protected by formations, which they could not yet see through with their current strength.

"Ye Bei???" Standing behind the door, a cold gleam flashed through Lu Nan's eyes.

"I hope you make the right choice!!"

He then considered his future plans. Three months had now passed.

All newly admitted disciples had to accept missions, though he was not in a hurry.

After all, the three-month Herb Garden mission had already allowed him to meet his quota.

But Lu Nan did not intend to rest, since Sect Contribution Points were a cure-all.

"First, I'll go to the Book Collection Pavilion and fill in some gaps in my knowledge.

Especially regarding spirit plants and heavenly treasures.

Otherwise, if I come across something good in the future, I might not even recognize it!"

He acted as soon as he thought of it. After tidying up a little, he headed toward the Book Collection Pavilion.

The moment he stepped outside, Lu Nan sensed that something was wrong.

It seemed as if something around him was watching him, and his heart stirred at once.

Thinking of the Fat and Thin Duo from before, he did not act rashly.

Instead, he pretended that nothing had happened and walked straight toward the Book Collection Pavilion.

As long as the other side revealed an opening, he would deliver a fatal strike.

The sect prohibited disciples from killing one another, but if the other party refused to know what was good for them,

then they could not blame him...

Yet what surprised Lu Nan was that nothing happened until he entered the Book Collection Pavilion.

And the moment he entered, that faint, indistinct gaze disappeared.