With Elder Tianding emerging from seclusion once more, Fang Qing immediately returned to his previous leisurely life of letting his horse roam the southern hills.
Of course, that was merely how he felt.
In truth, beyond the Azure Sea Sect, everything was a sea of suffering.
Battles between cultivators of every kind erupted one after another. The chaos of the cultivation world had also allowed Cultivator Bandits to run rampant, leaving low-level Rogue Cultivators in utter misery.
Within Dark Jade Cave.
Qin Ruxue sliced a piece of spirit fruit and brought it to Fang Qing's lips. "Young master—has that Xiang Dahu proven useful?"
"Passable—"
With a sweep of his Spiritual Sense, Fang Qing saw Xiang Dahu diligently working in the spirit fields outside the cave abode.
Even when the man had fallen into dire straits, he had not shown any ulterior thoughts. Thus, he could be considered to have passed the test.
Not long ago, Fang Qing had formally bestowed upon Xiang Dahu a bottle of Sweet Rain Springwater to help him repair the damage to his foundation.
Crack!
The spirit fruit melted in his mouth into a pure icy current. Its fragrance lingered between his teeth and cheeks, leaving an endless aftertaste.
"This Ice Spirit Fruit truly deserves to be a specialty of Supreme White Island. In the past, probably only the Zhong Family ancestor and their direct line could enjoy it. Now, it has flown into the homes of ordinary cultivators."
He took another bite and could not help but lavish it with praise.
At that moment, Qin Ruxue brought over several transmission talismans. "Young master—there are transmission talismans from the sect. One of them is from Cui Zhe."
"Cui Zhe? Isn't this Hall Master of Punishing Evil presiding over the external war? He actually has time to