Relocating the Dao Field, Zhen Yuanzi Transplants the Ginseng Fruit Tree

Even if someone beat Zhen Yuanzi to death, Li Yu would never have imagined that the good news Hongyun spoke of was that he had started a family and had children.

He had originally thought Hongyun had obtained some heavenly treasure or the like. This was wildly off the mark.

But then again, why had Hongyun suddenly changed his ways? Hadn't he previously harbored some thoughts toward Nüwa?

"Brother Hongyun, Fuxi's sister—how did you..."

Before Li Yu could finish, Hongyun hurriedly interrupted, "Brother Li, you must not speak recklessly! Fuxi, his sister, and I are merely ordinary friends. You cannot sully someone's innocence with nothing but red lips and white teeth!"

"Haha!"

It was Zhen Yuanzi beside them who laughed aloud. "Brother Hongyun, saying that before others might fool one or two people, but before Brother Li and me, there is no need to put on such airs."

Hongyun's old face reddened. "What rotten luck I had in choosing friends!"

"Since that is the case, Brother Hongyun, why not first accompany me to Mount Kunlun and help transplant my Ginseng Fruit Tree to my new Dao field? Then pick a few fruits to take back as my congratulatory gift." Zhen Yuanzi proposed.

"That would be excellent. Going back empty-handed would truly make me feel ashamed before those mother and child!"

Since Zhen Yuanzi had brought out a congratulatory gift, Li Yu naturally could not go empty-handed either. He said, "There are still some medicinal pills in this Azure Jade Gourd. Taiqing refined them, and they are quite beneficial to cultivation. Let them serve as my congratulatory gift."

"Taiqing?"

Hongyun was somewhat surprised. After accepting the Azure Jade Gourd, he pulled out its stopper and immediately smelled a medicinal fragrance rushing at his face. At its scent, his heart jolted.

Hongyun hastily stoppered the gourd again. "They truly are good things. You two brothers are being so generous that I am almost embarrassed."

The three journeyed all the way to Zhen Yuanzi's Dao field on Mount Kunlun. In truth, there was no longer much here worth lingering over. Apart from a Ginseng Fruit Tree, it no longer possessed the air of an immortal blessed land from days gone by.

After the second preaching, as his cultivation rose, some premonitions that had once been vague had now become much clearer.

The Three Pure Ones would inevitably become towering figures of the Primordial World. The whole of Mount Kunlun would likely become their Dao field, so it was truly inconvenient for outsiders to cultivate here in peace.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree had taken root here for many years, and its roots ran extensively through the soil. Transplanting it whole would be no easy task.

Then the three joined forces, using immense divine power to forcibly cut out a mass of earth the size of a small mountain. Wrapped around the Ginseng Fruit Tree's roots, it flew out of Mount Kunlun.

Five Villages Temple was Zhen Yuanzi's new Dao field. The name sounded rather familiar.

Five Villages Temple was closer to Mount Buzhou—of course, only compared to Mount Kunlun. In reality, it was still a great distance from Mount Buzhou.

Every aspect of Five Villages Temple, the new Dao field, had already been arranged. All that remained was for the Ginseng Fruit Tree to be transplanted here.

Only after the Ginseng Fruit Tree settled into the soil did Zhen Yuanzi finally breathe a sigh of relief. Innate spiritual roots were exceedingly precious, but that also meant that if anything went wrong, saving them would be all the more troublesome.

Fortunately, the journey had been calm as still waters, and no accident had occurred.

"Qingfeng, Mingyue, hurry and make preparations. I must properly thank these two brothers," Zhen Yuanzi instructed.

The two young attendants accepted the order and hurried off to make arrangements. Zhen Yuanzi then led Hongyun and Li Yu into the main hall.

"Speaking of which, the last time the three of us sat together as we do today was when the dragon, phoenix, and qilin clans collapsed. Who knows how many ages have passed since then," Zhen Yuanzi sighed.

"Since such an opportunity is rare, why don't we discuss the Dao? We can verify the fruits of each other's cultivation over these years," Li Yu proposed.

Ever since discussing the Dao with Taiqing last time had greatly benefited his cultivation, he had often kept such matters on his mind.

"As we should!" Hongyun agreed as well.

Afterward, the three Quasi-Saints of Five Villages Temple began their discussion of the Dao.

As the Great Dao collided,

countless phenomena emerged. Golden lotuses fell like rain, covering a thousand li around Five Villages Temple. Many living beings benefited from it, and their cultivation advanced. Several months later, the three ended their discussion of the Dao, the phenomena dissipated, and this stretch of heaven and earth returned to its former tranquility.

After drinking to their hearts' content, Hongyun took six Ginseng Fruits and Li Yu's medicinal pills, then flew northeast.

After watching Hongyun depart, Li Yu also bid farewell. He then headed east, making straight for the Eastern Sea.

After returning to the immortal island, Li Yu saw Black Armor lying on a bamboo recliner, holding a palm-leaf fan as he leisurely enjoyed the beach, sea breeze, and sunlight...

Li Yu smiled. This little turtle really knew how to enjoy himself!

"Black Armor, quite comfortable, aren't you?"

Hearing Li Yu's voice, Black Armor immediately shuddered and hurriedly rose from the bamboo recliner, kneeling upon the beach.

"Reporting to Great Master, this little turtle has not dared to be negligent. Today, it was only after I finished cultivating..."

Li Yu interrupted Black Armor. "Cultivation is your own affair. As long as you have not neglected your duty as a guard, you have done right by me."

"Reporting to Great Master, the immortal island has always been well tended," Black Armor said.

Li Yu nodded, and his figure appeared before the Bitter Bamboo. After so long without seeing it, he wondered what changes it might have undergone.

At the sight of Li Yu approaching, the Bitter Bamboo actually swayed without wind, as though it had awakened spiritual intelligence and was welcoming his return.

"Interesting!"

Li Yu looked at the Bitter Bamboo, then sent two more strands of Chaos Qi into it. There was plenty of Chaos Qi in the Innate Gourd, so he did not care about such a small amount.

The Bitter Bamboo gradually became still again. It seemed to be absorbing the Chaos Qi.

At this time, Black Armor also entered the immortal island. However, his cultivation was still too low for him to approach too closely, so he could only stand at a distance and wait.

"Great Master, some days ago, the ladies of Three Immortals Island came by. Seeing that you were absent, they returned, but specifically instructed this little turtle to tell you that once you returned, they hoped you could visit Three Immortals Island as a guest."

Li Yu nodded to indicate that he understood. The two sides were not far apart, so it was only proper to visit one another often. It was just that all his remaining medicinal pills had been given to Hongyun. Next time, he could only bring some spirit fruits as a gift.

Li Yu did not set out immediately. He first entered seclusion on the island and cultivated quietly for a time, while also exploring the uses of the Mysterious Origin Water-Control Banner and the Godslayer Spear. Whether or not Hongjun had left contingencies within these two spiritual treasures as he had with the Innate Gourd, leaving them unused now would truly be a pity.

After ending his seclusion, Li Yu picked some spirit fruits and went to Three Immortals Island.

"An old friend has come to visit. Are the masters of the island at home?" Li Yu called loudly from outside Three Immortals Island.

At once, the cloud-and-mist formation protecting the island scattered apart, opening a passage inside and revealing the immortal scenery within Three Immortals Island.

Li Yu chuckled and transformed into a streak of rosy light as he entered the island.

His luck was rather good this time. Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao were all not in seclusion.

"Three fellow Daoists, it has been a long time. I offer my greetings!"

"My sisters and I greet Brother Li!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Yu handed the spirit fruits he had brought to Bixiao, and she turned to make arrangements.

"It has been many years since we last met. Fellow Daoist Yunxiao, your cultivation has advanced greatly. The Golden Immortal Dao Fruit is not far away."

With a single glance, Li Yu could tell that Yunxiao was already considered a Half-Step Golden Immortal. She had found the method to break through to the Golden Immortal Realm. The path was not wrong; it was only a matter of time.