Surviving the Wasteland Winter: Cultivating Immortality
Chapter 343

Is Cultivation Really Like This?

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Green Bamboo Peak, a place of beautiful mountains and clear waters, is a peak of the Red Cloud Sect and also represents its lineage.

Unlike other mountains, this place does not cultivate spirit medicine, nor does it raise Demon Beast.

Instead, many spiritual fields are cultivated there.

Among them are rice and wheat, both of which are varieties Cultivation World.

At this moment, a man who looked like a farmer rolled up his trousers and said to a young man, "The selection of seeds is extremely important. If the seeds are not good, even if you have great skills, the yield will not be high, and the taste will be much worse."

"To be honest, the seeds like these in our sect are all garbage, but look at the ones I've cultivated, look at the yield, look at the size!"

The Green Bamboo Peak Lord earnestly explained to his Green Bamboo Peak Senior Disciple.

Chen Wang had been here for two days. During these two days, the Peak Master hadn't taught him any cultivation techniques, but it wasn't that he hadn't taught him anything at all; rather, he had been teaching him farming.

He spoke with great relish.

Chen Wang followed his gaze and saw that the rice he was growing was indeed different from ordinary rice.

The grains are several times larger, and each plant yields twice as much as ordinary rice.

Walking among them is a pleasing sight, with the plants growing vigorously.

"Clothing, food, shelter, and transportation are fundamental. Wang Shi's study of these principles can be considered a great merit."

Chen Wang said.

The Peak Master forbade him to address him as "master," so Chen Wang simply called him "Wang Shi."

Wang Yue said, "Of course, every step, from seed selection and fertilization to pest control, requires a lot of effort and cannot be taken lightly, otherwise the yield will not keep up."

"Even good seeds need good soil, otherwise even the best seeds will be buried."

He looked at the rice paddy and said.

Chen Wang listened attentively from the side.

He did a lot of work during that period.

The leader of the Green Bamboo Peak lineage prefers to do things personally and rarely uses Law Technique. Chen Wang strongly suspects that he is after Chen Wang's physique and wants to use him like an ox or a horse.

The two chatted for a short while before getting back to work, continuing until sunset.

Work at sunrise and rest at sunset.

Their lives are very regular.

In the evenings, Wang Yue would sometimes relax in the courtyard, but he spent most of his time indoors.

Chen Wang stayed here for two or three days. Although he was physically busy, he did feel quite comfortable.

"Oh no, did I do something wrong?" Chen Wang washed his face with water.

He then shook his head. "No, it's labor that makes people feel honored and fulfilled!"

Chen Wang muttered to himself.

In recent days, the situation in the Market has been complicated, with several bloody battles breaking out one after another.

Although it was not large in scale, it was extremely tragic.

Unidentified cultivators arrived and clashed with the Red Cloud Sect's Enforcement Team, along with rogue cultivators hired by the Red Cloud Sect. The two sides fought fiercely.

Many independent cultivators were also affected, especially at Chen Wang's original residence.

Two people died last night, and a fire was set, burning down three or four houses.

This period has created a climate of fear and unease.

Chen Wang, on the other hand, stayed at Green Bamboo Peak and farmed diligently, unaffected by the turmoil.

Five or six men knelt before a disheveled man. Each of them looked extremely fierce, dressed in different clothes, and had a somber expression.

"Still haven't found that person's whereabouts?"

The disheveled man asked.

"That person seems to have vanished; perhaps he died in the mountains, and his body was eaten by Demon Beast," someone replied.

"It can't be that coincidental. Continue investigating this person's whereabouts!"

"Yes!"

The disheveled man was Feng Qi, and the person he was looking for was Chen Wang.

But Chen Wang seemed to have vanished from the Market.

The independent cultivators each had their own jobs, whether it was mining, farming, or raising fish for others.

They don't usually gather in one place, and it's common for them to go for days without interacting with each other.

Especially now, with the situation so perilous and tense, it has become more difficult to investigate Chen Wang's whereabouts.

The disheveled man spoke again, "Still haven't found the Flower Immortal?"

At that moment, a clear, melodious voice rang out, as pleasant as a nightingale's song.

"Having been entrusted with a task, how could I remain silent and not show up?"

The speakers were women wearing masks and long dresses.

"You've been avoiding me these past few days, and I thought you were going to break our agreement."

Feng Qi said.

"I encountered some interesting things in the mountains, which is why I was delayed. Feng Fellow Cultivator, don't worry, I will do my best to handle things," the woman said.

"That's for the best. No one can mess with the Profound Yin Sect. I hope you'll take care of yourself!" Feng Qi said.

The masked woman glanced at him indifferently. "Oh, are you trying to threaten me with that?"

Her tone unconsciously carried a hint of murderous intent.

Feng Qi's gaze was sharp as a sword. He had already lost his disciple and lost face, so he was already holding back some anger.

He gazed at the masked woman for a moment, then said calmly, "Flower Immortal, I misspoke just now. Let's not argue over pride and ruin things."

The masked woman chuckled, "The Profound Yin Sect members are now using such sweet talk, how amusing."

"Don't worry, just let me know if you need anything, I'll be nearby."

With that, the female cultivator turned and left, looking extremely elegant.

Feng Qi, whose face had been smiling, turned serious after she left.

"This woman..."

His eyes narrowed involuntarily.

He does need some manpower now, otherwise he wouldn't tolerate this somewhat crazy woman.

In the days that followed, Red Cloud Sect Market became increasingly chaotic.

However, forces like the Seven Stars Sect and the Five Poisons Sect remained inactive.

At least on the surface, there's no indication that they intend to get involved.

Or perhaps it is related to the turmoil surrounding this event.

The Seven Stars Sect Master is currently meeting with someone.

It was a woman wearing a mask, but unlike the Flower Immortal, this woman was more slender and plump, with a round, bulging bottom.

Although she was wearing a mask, she exuded a charming and alluring aura.

The Flower Immortal gives off a cold, aloof, and eccentric vibe.

"Sect Leader Wang doesn't seem to care much about attacking the Red Cloud Sect these days."

The masked woman said.

The Seven Stars Sect Master had a long sword lying across her waist, her face ashen.

"You are a disciple of the Flower Immortal, why are you here to deliver a message for the Profound Yin Sect?"

He had previously lost his most outstanding son and was furious. After several battles, the Seven Stars Sect suffered heavy losses. However, at this moment, the sect leader seemed to have vented his anger.

The masked woman smiled and said, "This is my master's instruction, that I temporarily follow the Profound Yin Sect's arrangements. How could a disciple disobey his master's orders?"

The Seven Stars Sect Master said calmly, "Either have your master come, or have someone from the Profound Yin Sect come. You come to talk to me about this, and you're wearing a mask like your master, unwilling to show your true face. I won't say anything."

The woman was plump, and upon hearing this, she simply smiled and did not insist. Instead, she took off her mask, revealing an oval face that was extremely fair.

If Chen Wang were here, he would recognize him.

She was none other than the female cultivator Feng Lin, Xu Yuan's wife, and the widow who frequently tempted him.

Although the Seven Stars Sect Master did not recognize her, he was still taken aback, seemingly not expecting the Flower Immortal's disciple to be so easy to talk to. "Your temperament... is not as extreme as your master's."

Feng Lin smiled and said, "I follow my master to learn my skills, so naturally I must listen to his instructions, but I dare not cause displeasure to the sect leader over trivial matters."

The Seven Stars Sect Master said calmly, "You are quite a clever woman."

Feng Lin smiled and said, "I dare not accept such praise from the sect leader."

She looked at the Seven Stars Sect Master with a smile.

The Seven Stars Sect Master said in a deep voice, "Go back and tell the Profound Yin Sect people, as well as your master, that everything must wait until after the Purple Forest Secret Realm."

After receiving the answer, Feng Lin did not attempt to persuade the other party or anything like that. She simply gave a graceful curtsy and said, "In that case, I will go back and give you my report."

She is completely different now; her every word and action exudes a natural charm that captivates the heart.

She gently put on the mask. After seeing her face, putting on the mask again, combined with her voluptuous figure, gave her a different kind of allure.

She turned and walked away gracefully.

The Seven Stars Sect Master watched her departing figure and muttered to himself, "The Flower Immortal has indeed taken in a clever disciple, but when a woman is too clever, it becomes unpleasant."

Although the Seven Stars Sect is not a major power like the Profound Yin Sect, Sect Master Wang is deeply saddened by the loss of his disciple and values the future of the sect's young members, hence his strong words.

Wearing a mask, Feng Lin appeared and disappeared like a ghost, quickly returning to a bamboo forest.

In the bamboo forest, there were two other women wearing the same mask as her.

It seems that all the disciples of the Flower Immortal are dressed like this, wearing masks and not showing their true faces.

The two people in the bamboo forest were dressed in different colors: one in yellow and the other in green.

The Yellow-Clad Woman looked a bit older with her hair and accessories, and she was also taller.

The woman in green was dressed as a young girl and had an extremely slender figure.

The Green-Clad Girl and the Yellow-Clad Woman remained silent, each standing to one side, waiting quietly.

The three masks were very similar, equally ferocious and ugly, which seemed to be the Flower Immortal's perverse sense of humor.

When the Yellow-Clad Woman saw Feng Lin arrive, she said indifferently, "Junior Sister is such a busy person, you still need us two senior sisters to wait for you here."

Feng Lin just smiled slightly, "There's nothing I can do. There are some things that Master insists I do myself, so I can only ask Senior Sister to wait a little longer."

The Yellow-Clad Woman sneered, "I wonder what kind of spell she cast on Master, that he trusts you so much!"

Feng Lin said, "Is it possible that your master doesn't quite trust you to handle things?"

The Yellow-Clad Woman said coldly, "You Xiao Lang slut, you're getting cocky, aren't you!"

The woman's words were full of hostility.

Feng Lin smiled faintly, "I joined the sect late, so I call you senior sister. Don't think you're anything special!"

The Yellow-Clad Woman snorted, "So, you don't even respect Second Senior Sister?"

Feng Lin shook her head. "Of course not, I just simply don't like you!"

"You!" the Yellow-Clad Woman said, about to attack.

The Green-Clad Girl said calmly, "Don't embarrass yourself in front of me. If you want to fight, you two can go outside and fight."

The seemingly youngest Green-Clad Girl is actually the Second Senior Sister.

Moreover, as soon as the girl opened her mouth, both the Yellow-Clad Woman who had been provocative from the start and Feng Lin, who was not to be outdone, stopped talking.

Suddenly, a silvery laugh rang out, and a figure appeared—it was the Flower Immortal.

The Flower Immortal said with a smile, "Don't mind them. Let them fight if they want. Whoever kills the other will be rewarded with a spirit pill."

Although what she said was extremely tempting, no one dared to take her words seriously.

Everyone knew that this master was unpredictable and erratic, and who knew what he might do? At this moment, the two of them remained silent.

On the contrary, the Green-Clad Girl seemed more at ease and composed.

Flower Immortal looked at Feng Lin: "How is it?"

Feng Lin respectfully said, "Both the Seven Stars Sect and the Joyful Union Sect have indicated that they will wait until after the Purple Forest Secret Realm ends."

The two companies she contacted were surprisingly consistent in their attitudes.

Flower Immortal nodded. "I guessed so. There's no benefit in it for these guys. It's impossible to make them risk their lives and suffer serious injuries."

Feng Lin said with a smile, "Master is right. Now that they have the benefit of the Purple Forest Secret Realm, they are probably not as keen on attacking the Red Cloud Sect anymore."

The Flower Immortal Fairy said with a smile, "Let the Profound Yin Sect worry about this. Although I have the empty title of guest elder in the Profound Yin Sect, I am not really interested in their affairs."

The disciples bowed and respectfully said, "Yes."

The Flower Immortal then said, "This time I went into the mountains and found something amazing. It's causing quite a stir. Come on, I'll take you to see it tonight."

As she spoke, she prepared to lead the group away.

Even Feng Lin couldn't figure out the specific relationship between this master and the Profound Yin Sect. Of course, it would be difficult to figure out what this master was thinking.

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye at Green Bamboo Peak, and the work in the fields was finally finished.

Wang Yue said, "I'll give you a two-week break so you can have some fun."

As Wang Yue spoke, he took out a small cloth bag from his person.

This bag is not a Storage Artifact, but just a real cloth bag with extremely rough workmanship, but it contains more than a dozen Spirit Stone.

"..." Chen Wang was stunned for a moment, not expecting his cheap master to be so generous.

You should know that an ordinary Red Cloud Sect Disciple would only earn a small amount of Spirit Stone even after a month of hard work, while he had only worked for a few days.

"It's chaotic outside lately, so don't go down the mountain unless necessary. Take a stroll in the mountains and get to know some young and beautiful senior and junior sisters. You won't even have to spend any money." Wang Yue winked at him.

Chen Wang's lips twitched slightly. "Thank you for the reminder, Wang Shi."

When he was farming, his master looked like a simple, honest farmer, but when he was robbing people, he had the air of a thug.

Now that the busy farming season is over, they are quite generous.

Chen Wang had thought he would be treated like a slave here, with no time for cultivation.

But now it seems that's not the case; time is actually more plentiful.

"Anywhere is fine?" Chen Wang asked.

"Well, you can come back in half a month. Of course, if you have a lover who's been bothering you for a couple more days, it doesn't matter if you're a couple more days late."

Wang Yue waved his hand dismissively and said it didn't matter.

Chen Wang: "..."

Although he liked this life, he always felt something was missing. Is this what cultivating immortality is like? Brothers, thank you all for your support, thank you for your monthly tickets and recommendations!

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