Vermilion Bird

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Night fell. On the Mishui Riverbank, the bright moon spilled a waterfall of cold light across the ground. The red-clad figure crossed the water and arrived before the riverbank.

A cold wind swept past, and the Immortal Peach Tree swayed with it. Its rustling was clearly audible.

Walking up to the Immortal Peach Tree, Ning Chen waved his hand and summoned the Green Cauldron. Water from Yaochi scattered down, nourishing the divine tree.

Inside the Painted Boat, Yin'er woke from her half-sleep. Rubbing her drowsy eyes, she walked outside and saw the red-clad figure before the Immortal Peach Tree. After some thought, she too stepped across the lake toward the riverbank.

On the riverbank, Yin'er looked at the vigorous divine tree before her and asked in confusion, "Ning Chen, does this tree really need nine thousand years before it flowers and bears fruit?"

"That is what the legends say."

Ning Chen nodded and continued, "I have observed it for several days. This tree grows exceedingly slowly, and the spiritual energy it requires exceeds imagination. It will be difficult for it to bear fruit anytime soon. Moreover, this tree seems to have developed an