Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Peach Blossom Divine Technique, Qi Fortune Shining Gold
His doubt was soon answered.
Su Ya pointed to the tree beside him: "This peach branch has the divine blessing of Peach Blossom Mountain’s deity, which can rapidly ripen plants, especially if it’s a peach tree."
"These peach trees can only grow delicious peaches under this divine power; otherwise, once the blossoms of spring pass, no fruit will come."
"Though this divine power attaches itself to the peach branch, if you diligently learn to perceive it, it’s not impossible to master it, and it will become a divine magic you can use independently."
As he spoke, he casually glanced around the surroundings.
"This item was bestowed by our Four Seasons Sect’s Mountain God, and naturally, it can only belong to those favored by her esteemed presence.
Taking it without permission would not only fail to teach one the divine magic within, but could also bring misfortune."
The Foundation Establishment cultivator wearing tight-fitting clothes who had remained silent then spoke up: "Naturally, in the Huiya marketplace, seizing others’ opportunities at will is prohibited."
Others chimed in agreement.
Cultivator Zhou urged, "Taoist Friend Li, quickly cast the magic. We’ve never tasted peaches grown through the Mountain God’s divine power before!"
"Since all present Taoist friends and elders are waiting."
"I shall then humbly display my skills."
With these words, the previously tense atmosphere dissipated, and everyone looked at Li Ye with anticipation as he held the peach branch and approached a moderately sized peach tree nearby.
Jade-colored light gently swept accompanied by shimmering peach blossom hues.
The vibrant peach blossoms suddenly fell, and large, white peaches with a hint of red quickly matured.
The fragrance of peaches immediately wafted over.
It was a scent more delicious and substantial than the scent of peach blossoms, just smelling it made one’s mouth water, eager to taste this scrumptious peach.
Conveniently, there were seventeen cultivators present, and exactly seventeen peaches.
Once fully ripened, the peaches were enveloped by an inexplicable breeze and landed in the hands of each cultivator.
Unsurprisingly, the largest and reddest was in Li Ye’s hand.
Next, there was no need for commentary.
The cultivators enjoyed the delicious peaches, sweet juice with fragrant flesh, although the increase in Spiritual Qi wasn’t substantial, savoring this rare delicacy was already a great delight.
After enjoying the peaches, Su Ya was the first to speak:
"Next, please draw lots, Taoist friends."
"Let’s see who has the fortune to summon a spirit."
He casually took out a lottery cylinder and allowed the cultivators to draw lots, surprisingly four Qi Refining cultivators ended up drawing a lot.
Their expressions showed joy, evidently unexpected.
Honestly, Li Ye expected that several Foundation Establishment cultivators would succeed in drawing the lots next; he knew his chance to summon a spirit first was due to his perceived value to Su Ya.
At this moment, Taoist Friend Zhou sat beside Li Ye, leaned closer, and said, "These Taoist friends were mutually invited, all are loose cultivators from Huiya."
"You need not feel like you are taking someone else’s place, originally Su Ya should have had a spot, which was given to you this time."
"I see." Li Ye nodded, slightly sighing inwardly.
Su Ya considered him important due to the Moon Liquid Pearl produced by the Silver Moon Grass, evidently the Silver Moon Grass is significant to the Four Seasons Sect.
It seems I should be cautious going forward.
Though in the Huiya marketplace no issues arise, who knows what dangers lurk outside from cultivators wanting to rob and kill?
But then again, as Ling Ji Vine mentioned a while back, excessive caution leads to fewer opportunities — if one merely hides and cowers, can they really acquire such resources and opportunities?
Reflecting on this, he shook his head.
One must strive, but in a manner that’s suitable and reasonable.
At least he must avoid placing himself in peril he cannot resist.
He reached out and took the wine placed on the table, drinking it in one gulp.
The wine was cool and sweet, without the burning sensation in the throat and stomach, dispersing the gloom in his mind.
He looked towards the distance where those fortunate to get the chance to summon were conducting their summoning.
But it was clear their luck wasn’t as good as Li Ye’s.
The best among them only received a Copper Reward, others were Wood Reward.
Even so, they were extremely pleased; the gains were unexpected, seeking more would be unwise.
After the summoning concluded, they began discussing recent strange happenings, inevitably bringing up the ongoing conflict with the Demon Sect that Four Seasons Sect was endeavoring to resolve.
"That Demon Sect is truly hateful."
A young cultivator said with hatred: "They audaciously use mortals to research Hell Techniques, this time even employing the horrifying Hungry Ghost Technique, ravaging numerous cities!"
"We Spirit Plant Masters can easily cultivate enough food for mortals to eat for years, and yet the Demon Sect exploits the situation!"
The cultivator named Jiang sighed: "Alas, the Demon Sect is indeed vicious, I’ve heard Four Seasons Upper Sect is devising strategies to eradicate the flourishing Demon Flowers?"
Will the Demon Flowers truly have Qi Fortune Shining Gold once resentment is resolved?"
She looked at Su Ya.
His expression remained unchanged, nodding:
"You should trust our Four Seasons Sect’s capability, you’ve probably heard some rumors, yes, the Demon Flowers can yield Qi Fortune Shining Gold by resolving resentment.
The unique Spiritual Materials are under contract with Celestial Dao signed by our sect using Divinity Transformation Ancestor’s power; whatever you speculate, resolving resentment grants permission to take Qi Fortune Shining Gold freely!
Of course, if you wish to trade with our Four Seasons Sect, you’ll find many benefits, notably the superior Spiritual Artifact amongst them."
As he spoke, he paused momentarily, his tone gaining weight:
"But you must also know, even if we mitigate the effects brought by Demon Sect, we can’t undo these atrocities."
"The root matters more than these woes themselves."
"Mortals are born into numerous sufferings, only resting when life ends, Demon Sect is indeed despicable, but why did the sufferings emerge in the first place?"
"Several Taoists present hail from esteemed families near Huiya, don’t let our Four Seasons Sect’s Inspector Envoy find any oppressing mortals."
He glanced at the cultivators.
Several faces showed alarming expressions.
Among them was Taoist Friend Zhou sitting beside Li Ye.
Then, the cultivator named Jiang smiled and said, "Taoist Friend Su, such words might indicate distrust among the Taoists present, we’re all from noble families, we’d never oppress mortals."
"Naturally." Su Ya also smiled: "In recent times, when the Spring Wheat harvest comes, please trouble the families of Taoists present to distribute to the mortals under their command."
The cultivators naturally nodded in agreement.
Li Ye felt a bit emotional in the crowd; Su Ya who seemed unreliable before turned out to be formidable as expected from a disciple of a great sect.
However... was that "Qi Fortune Shining Gold"?
Could it enhance one’s fortune?
Such fortune-related things should be valuable, why are they so readily shared?