Chapter 80

Lin Mufeng blurted out, excitedly saying, "Old Sun, I will go into this secret realm with you!"

"Are you really going into the secret realm?" Old Sun was slightly taken aback.

"You don't understand; this is a task assigned by a great master."

Lin Mufeng's expression was extremely serious as he continued, "The opening of this secret realm is likely the work of the great master. He mentioned a supreme treasure to me, which is most likely inside the secret realm. I need to retrieve it and present it to the great master!"

"Really?"

Old Sun's eyebrows furrowed, and he said in great surprise, "The great master even knows what's inside?"

Lin Mufeng smiled and said, "Let me tell you, this great master's realm is absolutely above that of Immortals! A mere secret realm, how could it possibly escape his control? He just doesn't bother to retrieve it himself!"

If it were before, he definitely wouldn't have dared to say such grand words, but after meeting Li Nianfan, his perspective broadened, and he could now look down on the secret realm from a different angle.

Above Immortals?

Old Sun's pupils dilated in shock, and he said, "You... you're sure you're not joking?"

"Ha ha, think about it, do you think an Immortal is qualified to drink that soup? Do you know how that soup is made?"

Lin Mufeng smiled slightly, "Let's set off quickly, I'll talk to you on the way."

"Lord Pavilion, please wait!"

At that moment, the Grand Elder hurriedly called out to Lin Mufeng.

"Hmm?" Lin Mufeng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking at the Grand Elder with confusion.

"Lord Pavilion, let me go instead!" The Grand Elder spoke sincerely, "The secret realm is full of dangers. Now that you have the favor of the great master, it's a blessing for the entire Lingyun Immortal Pavilion. There must be no accidents. I am the most suitable to go."

The Second Elder and Third Elder also nodded in agreement.

"You're mistaken." Lin Mufeng shook his head and said, "The great master's hint is directed at me, so I must complete this task personally! Moreover... only by risking my life can I show my sincerity! There's no need for further discussion; I must go myself this time!"

The three elders sighed deeply and could only reluctantly agree, "Please, Lord Pavilion, take care of yourself!"

On the way, Lin Mufeng slowly recounted his experiences with the great master.

Old Sun's expression kept changing, and he even held his breath, his heart beating faster and faster, feeling both anxious and reverent.

In the end, all these emotions coalesced, making him draw a sharp breath.

Sigh—

Drinking tea to comprehend the Dao, using a demon sword to chop wood, burning spirit wood for fire, using thousand-year-old mystic ice liquid as seasoning, even the mushrooms and green onions contained the essence of the Dao!

Terrifying, too terrifying!

What kind of divine being is this?

If he didn't know Lin Mufeng's character, and if he hadn't tasted the extraordinary soup, he would have thought Lin Mufeng was telling a fairy tale.

"I never imagined that such a powerful being could be hidden in our cultivation world. It's truly beyond my wildest dreams," Old Sun said with a complex expression.

Lin Mufeng sighed deeply, "Yes, even now, it feels like a dream, and I can hardly believe it."

Old Sun's expression became increasingly solemn, and he said, "Such a towering figure must not be offended in the slightest. Are you sure you haven't misunderstood his words?"

Generally, great masters are unpredictable. If you understand correctly, you might gain good fortune, but if you misunderstand, it could lead to irreparable disaster!

Lin Mufeng pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think so. I always carefully analyze the great master's hints and never take them lightly."

Then, he explained his reasoning again.

"Divine being, divine being!" Old Sun kept exclaiming, "It seems the opening of the secret realm is indeed under his control. This hint must be correct. Let's hurry to the secret realm and complete the great master's instructions as soon as possible."

Lin Mufeng looked at Old Sun and smiled, "Are you going to help me?"

"Of course! I will definitely help you, but don't misunderstand. I'm not doing it for you; I just want to earn a bit of the great master's favor. This is far more valuable than any opportunity!"

Lin Mufeng said, "Let's go quickly. The Yunshan Range is still a distance away, and the Shengyuan Festival is approaching. We should strive to retrieve the treasure and present it to the great master by then!"

...

The next day.

Early in the morning, Li Nianfan couldn't help but smile as he watched Daji brushing her teeth with toothpaste.

Although he had taught her for a few days, she still seemed clumsy.

However, Daji was brushing her teeth with great seriousness. Beauty is indeed a woman's nature. If he mass-produced toothbrushes in the cultivation world, he would probably become rich immediately.

Of course, this was just a fleeting thought. Li Nianfan had no intention of doing business in the cultivation world. Wasn't a peaceful life better?

Moreover, with just Li Nianfan alone, the amount of toothpaste he could produce was limited, and he couldn't mass-produce it.

However, although the packaging of the toothpaste wasn't as good as in his previous life, its effectiveness was far superior.

Fresh breath and white teeth were just the basics.

Seeing Li Nianfan's smile, Daji blushed and said, "Master, you're making fun of me again."

"That's not true. I've been professionally trained; I don't laugh easily."

Li Nianfan spoke seriously and then said, "It's been a while since we went to Luoxian City. Why don't we go there after breakfast?"

Daji nodded, "Yes, I'll follow Master."

Breakfast was as usual, light and simple.

Pickled vegetables with congee, plus a steamed bun.

"I should go buy some groceries."

Li Nianfan thought to himself and sighed, "It seems the place where I live isn't very good. Just going out to hunt once has made the forest restless. I probably won't be able to hunt for a while."

After breakfast, the two left the courtyard and headed towards Luoxian City.

From a distance, they could see a crowd gathered at the gate of Luoxian City, and the sound of lively conversation could be heard.

So lively?

Li Nianfan couldn't help but quicken his pace.

He then noticed that two red lanterns were hanging at the city gate, and red ribbons were draped around it.

The number of merchants and travelers had clearly increased, and everyone was chatting and laughing, their faces beaming with joy.

Li Nianfan's mood improved as well. Entering Luoxian City, every household was busy, and red lanterns and ribbons were everywhere, creating a festive atmosphere.

On the streets, children were playing and laughing joyfully.

"That lantern is a bit off, move it to the right."

In the crowd, Aunt Zhang was enthusiastically helping, shouting, "Yes, a bit more to the right."

She turned her head and saw Li Nianfan, first pausing, then smiling and walking over quickly, "Master Li, it's been a while since you came to Luoxian City."

Li Nianfan nodded and smiled, "Yes, I've had many guests at home recently, so I haven't gone out."

"I've been keeping an eye out, but I haven't seen you," Aunt Zhang said, looking at Daji and directly asking, "Is this your wife? She's so beautiful, even prettier than the fairies I've seen!"

By "fairies," she meant cultivators.

Li Nianfan felt secretly pleased but explained, "Aunt Zhang, you misunderstood. She's my friend."

"I understand, I understand."

Aunt Zhang gave Li Nianfan a knowing look and said, "Wait here for a moment, I'll go get my daughter."

She then quickly walked towards her home.

"Master, you're really popular," Daji said, looking at Li Nianfan with admiration.

Truly, he treated himself as an ordinary person, and thus earned the love and respect of the common people. There was no barrier between him and them, which might be the true essence of cultivation. Perhaps only he could achieve such a realm throughout history.

Li Nianfan smiled warmly and said, "The villagers here are very simple. It's not hard to exchange sincerity for sincerity."

At this moment, the people around them also noticed Li Nianfan and greeted him warmly.

"Master Li, you're here. It's been a while."

"Master Li, do you have any new stories? Ever since you finished telling 'Journey to the West,' my child has been pestering me."

"Same here, my child wants to cultivate."

Some people also noticed Daji and joked, "Master Li, when are you going to invite us to your wedding?"

Then, a group of children gathered around, pulling on Li Nianfan's pants and calling him "Nianfan brother."

A little boy asked in a babyish voice, "Nianfan brother, we want to hear more stories."

Li Nianfan patted his head and smiled, "I'll tell you more stories when I have the chance."

This was probably just to placate the children.

But it made all the children cheer with joy.

"Master Li."

At this moment, Aunt Zhang ran over with her daughter, carrying a basket of eggs.

"Master Li, you cured my daughter, and I've wanted to thank you for a long time, but I didn't know where you lived. I've been saving this basket of eggs for you."

Without waiting for a response, she pushed the eggs into Li Nianfan's hands.

"Aunt Zhang, this..." Li Nianfan tried to refuse.

"Nianfan brother, please take them," her daughter pulled on Li Nianfan's sleeve, her eyes shining.

Li Nianfan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll take them."

He took the eggs from Aunt Zhang and asked, "Aunt Zhang, why is Luoxian City so lively recently?"

Aunt Zhang replied, "Master Li, the Shengyuan Festival is coming up, and everyone is preparing for it."

"Shengyuan Festival?"

Li Nianfan was slightly taken aback, "Is this year's Shengyuan Festival coming so soon?"

Li Nianfan had been there for five years and was familiar with the Shengyuan Festival.

The Shengyuan Festival was similar to the Spring Festival in his previous life, being the most grand festival in the cultivation world. Every household would prepare, and sometimes even cultivators would join in the festivities.

However, the timing was different from the Spring Festival. The Shengyuan Festival was held before the autumn harvest, originally to pray to the heavens for a bountiful harvest.

Aunt Zhang added, "Master Li, you must come. This year's Shengyuan Festival will be very lively. I heard that cultivation sects will come to recruit disciples, and my daughter is preparing to participate."

PS: This chapter is a 3000-word chapter. I'll update these two chapters today. Everyone, get some rest early, I love you all~~~