Returning to Heavenly Ruins Mountain
the next day.
The Azure Sun Sect group returned to Azure Sun Mountain, while Chen Nianzhi and Chen Changxuan made a special trip to Spirit Apricot Mountain.
Looking at the Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree before them, both of them were quite excited. This Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree had existed for hundreds of years and was one of the rare specialties of Yu Commandery.
Although the Spirit Apricot produced by this tree can only increase one's lifespan by a maximum of three years, they are still rare treasures for extending lifespan, and can be said to be uncommon throughout the entire Border Province.
Thanks to this ancient tree, the Lin Clan has made a fortune over the years, which explains why Lin Baixi has two Tier 2 high-grade magic Law Artifact.
"How is it?" The Old Clan Leader looked at the ancient tree before him, suppressing his excitement, and asked, "Are you confident in transplanting it?"
"Transplantation is possible."
As Chen Nianzhi spoke, she frowned and said, "However, this tree has been rooted for hundreds of years and is quite old. Once transplanted, it will require careful care to survive."
"Moreover, even if the transplant is successful, it may not bear fruit for at least ten years."
"As long as the crops can survive, that's fine. We can't leave them to aid the Lin Clan in their fight against the enemy."
Chen Changxuan hesitated for a moment, but still made a decision.
After making the decision, the two began to dig up the ancient tree themselves. The Spirit Apricot Tree was over ten feet tall and quite heavy, so the process of transferring it was painstaking and laborious.
To prevent the tree from dying, Chen Nianzhi and Chen Changxuan took turns circulating their True Essence to move it, which took them seven days to finally return to Qingyuan Mountain.
This was the final decision made after discussion between the two. Although Spirit Isle Lake was more secluded, its defensive capabilities were far inferior to those of Qingyuan Mountain.
Just like the Spirit Apricot Mountain of the Lin Clan, its defensive formation was far inferior to that of Azure Ink Mountain, and it was eventually breached by the two of them, resulting in heavy losses.
Putting all your eggs in one basket is not a good thing, as it often attracts the attention of enemies. Therefore, the two decided to place the tree on Qingyuan Mountain.
It's done.
After carefully planting the Spirit Apricot Tree on Qingyuan Mountain, Chen Nianzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree before him, he hesitated for a moment. The main reason he supported the transplantation to Qingyuan Mountain was to improve the tree's roots in the future, thereby raising the Spirit Vein grade of Qingyuan Mountain.
He currently possesses a breath of Hongmeng Purple Qi, enough to elevate the roots of this Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree, allowing it to ascend to the level of Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Root.
"This Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Root is too precious. There are only two or three in the entire Chu Kingdom. Once it is exposed, there will probably be great risks."
"There are too many people and too many eyes on Qingyuan Mountain. I'll consider it after I break through to the Purple Mansion."
Suppressing the thought, Chen Nianzhi returned to Spirit Isle Lake the next day.
After returning to Spirit Isle Lake, he resumed his life of seclusion, spending his days not only cultivating but also studying Divine Ability powers and refining his immortal sword.
And so, five years passed in the blink of an eye.
"..."
It's harvest season again, and Uncle Chen Changlu, the seventeenth uncle, once again rowed his small boat to Spirit Isle Lake.
Before even reaching the lakeside, the Old Granduncle called out from afar.
"Xian Ling and Xian Yan, your great-grandfather is here. Do you miss your grandpa?"
"You two little ones have already Seventh Layer of Qi Refining so quickly! Your cultivation has improved remarkably fast!"
As soon as he got ashore, he saw Chen Xianling and Chen Xianyan waiting for him for a long time, and he couldn't help but exclaim with delight.
Chen Xianling is eighteen years old this year and has grown into a handsome young man, he said in a gentle and refined manner.
"Thanks to Uncle Nianzhi's guidance, I just broke through before the New Year."
"At eighteen years old, you're at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining? You're really lucky." Chen Changlu shook his head, then asked, "Where's your Uncle Nianzhi?"
Chen Xianyan smiled slightly and led Chen Changlu to the Lakeheart Island, pointing to the shimmering lake water in the distance.
"It's over there."
Looking out, Chen Changlu saw a lone boat lying across the horizon where the lake met the sky, as if dividing the world.
A figure dressed in white, as white as snow, sat cross-legged on a lone boat with his back to the crowd. A zither rested on his lap, and he played a tune that did not belong to this world.
As everyone listened, they felt as if the sound of the strings was like a solitary orchid in a secluded valley, and a sense of loneliness arose spontaneously, as if the strings of the instrument were striking their hearts.
When the music ended, Chen Nianzhi put away her guqin and came walking on the waves.
He glanced at Chen Changlu and smiled, saying, "It's been a year, Uncle Seventeen, you're still full of energy, truly a man of great vigor for your age."
"What kind of music is this?" Chen Changlu couldn't help but ask.
Chen Nianzhi smiled gently, "This piece is titled 'Millennial Elegance '."
"Your understanding of music is becoming increasingly profound."
Uncle Seventeen sighed, then remembered the important matter. "Before we came, Qing Hao told me to tell you that the Lineage still hasn't been able to buy the Origin-Breaking Fruit."
"The Mu Clan does have a few, but it will take at least thirty years for them to mature."
"Thirty years." Chen Nianzhi shook her head. "That's too far."
Origin-Breaking Fruit is the main ingredient for refining Origin-Breaking Pill, which in Origin-Breaking Pill helps cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage break through bottlenecks and increases their chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage by 30%.
After obtaining the Pill Canon from the boy, Chen Nianzhi asked his Lineage to find a way to acquire the Origin-Breaking Fruit. Unfortunately, the Origin-Breaking Fruit was quite rare, and apart from the Mu Clan, no other Lineage in Yu Commandery cultivated it.
To this day, the Chen Clan has been trying to buy it for over a decade, but has yet to succeed.
Half a year ago, Chen Nianzhi broke through to the Foundation Establishment Third Layer. Seeing that he could try to break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage in a few years, he increased his demand for this item again.
Chen Changlu did not bring this item this time, which shows how difficult it is to find.
Seeing Chen Nianzhi's disappointment, Chen Changlu said regretfully, "Our Lineage has planted some Origin-Breaking Fruit over the years, but unfortunately, Origin-Breaking Fruit require a hundred years to be used in medicine, and the current ones are still far from being ready for medicinal use."
"This was within my expectations. After all, the Origin-Breaking Fruit, like the Azure Origin Ganoderma, is a key ingredient in refining breakthrough pills, and it is inherently very difficult to obtain."
Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly, then thought for a moment and added, "I remember that in a few months, it will be the Lineage's turn to trade the Five Elements Essence at Heavenly Ruins Mountain."
"Well then, I'll go to Heavenly Ruins Mountain anyway, and see if I can buy this medicine Heavenly Ruins Mountain."
"..."
Several months later, Chen Nianzhi led her team away from Qingyuan Mountain and headed towards Heavenly Ruins Mountain.
Five years ago, after the battle with the Lin Clan, Chen Nianzhi earned a formidable reputation, so she didn't encounter any trouble along the way.
After traveling for three or four months, they finally arrived at Heavenly Ruins Mountain Market. After entering the Marketplace, Chen Nianzhi led the caravan straight to the Heavenly Ruins Pavilion.
This time, he was greeted by Liu Rumeng again. As soon as she saw Chen Nianzhi, she greeted him warmly.
"Judging by the days, it should be your Chen Clan's turn this year. It's been a long time."
"You've been getting more and more famous these past few years. It's widely rumored throughout the Border Province that you'll break through to the Purple Mansion Realm sooner or later."
As she spoke, she had someone count the Five Elements Essence, and jokingly said, "If you ever break through to the Purple Mansion, don't forget your older sister."