For several days after they settled into Linghua Valley, all was calm.
The Spiritual Qi in Linghua Valley was quite rich, scarcely inferior to that on Greenleaf Peak.
Wood-element Spiritual Qi was especially abundant.
Perhaps this was also why the vegetation in Linghua Valley flourished so much more luxuriantly than elsewhere.
According to Wu Duo, this vitality in the Spiritual Qi came from a "Spirit Pearl" in Star Pond, southwest of Linghua Valley.
Apart from their basic cultivation, everyone occasionally went into town to stroll around and experience the local customs.
Song Yan had originally wanted to ask Yan Xun for an introduction so he could pay a visit to the Sword-Casting Manor.
But with the festival approaching, Yan Xun was run off his feet, so Song Yan had not brought it up.
As was customary, Lu Ziye also had to lead the three Dongyuan Sect disciples in helping with affairs in the valley.
They were all minor matters, however, and took little effort.
"Ahhh-"
Lu Ziye lay down over a flower bed, using Spiritual Qi to support flower petals in the shape of a hammock, then settled onto it without a care.
"Senior Brother Lu! What are you doing? Get down..."
Gu Qingqing spoke anxiously.
Over the past few days, they had become thoroughly familiar with Lu Ziye and had begun speaking to him without much regard for seniority.
"What's the problem? I'm not crushing these spirit flowers."
Lu Ziye rolled over.
"This really is the life..."
"Birdsong and fragrant flowers, free as can be. Much more comfortable than being in the sect."
"A shame your Senior Brother Lin doesn't have the good fortune to enjoy it..."
"Senior Brother Lu, do you know why Senior Brother Lin couldn't come?"
Song Yan asked.
Senior Brother Lin Qing had looked after