25: Chapter 25: Reverse Flow of Life

Li Qingfeng stood up abruptly, his fists clenched, making a cracking sound.

Hearing the commotion outside, Su Qingyue also sat up from the bed.

The light red sheer nightgown on her body slid down her rounded shoulders, and the two plump, snow-white mounds on her chest were squeezed into a bulging shape, truly alluring.

Her slender, soft, willow-like waist twisted slightly as she hurriedly reached out to grab her outer garment.

"Did something happen?" Su Qingyue asked in a delicate voice, her peach-blossom eyes unable to hide her anxiety.

She didn't even put on her shoes; her fair, delicate toes pressed against the wooden floorboards as she wanted to follow him out.

Li Qingfeng pressed her back onto the bed.

His large palm took the opportunity to give her slender, easily grasped waist a squeeze, feeling incredibly soft.

"Stay safely in the room. It's chaotic outside, don't harm your Fetal Breath. I'll go handle it alone," Li Qingfeng said solemnly.

Su Qingyue nodded obediently, her full, rosy lips pursed.

She fished a sound transmission jade talisman from under her pillow, stuffed it into Li Qingfeng's hand, and instructed in a soft, sweet voice, "I'm the best at handling Spirit Plant problems. If you encounter a tricky situation, use this talisman to contact me at any time."

Li Qingfeng tucked the jade talisman into his robe, leaned down to kiss her alluring face, then turned and strode out of the courtyard.

Arriving at the experimental Spirit Plant field, the scene was in total chaos.

The Spirit Plant Steward was so anxious he was slapping his thighs, sweating profusely, and howling incoherently, "Young Master Qingfeng, look! The first batch of Spirit Plant to be handed over to the Qingyun Sect has all turned grey!"

Li Qingfeng strode over in a few steps.

He crouched down, placed his palm against the soil, and his Vitality Perception spread out instantly.

Pale cyan magic power drilled into the ground.

He clearly sensed a highly corrosive, greyish poisonous Qi lurking at the roots of the Spirit Plant, crazily eroding the Origin vitality of the Spirit Medicine.

"Kuling Powder," Li Qingfeng said through gritted teeth.

This medicinal powder was extremely vicious.

It didn't kill the Spirit Plant directly; it specifically targeted the roots, slowly draining their medicinal properties and turning the Spirit Plant into useless weeds.

The Grand Elder arrived with a squad of guards.

The old man's face was full of fury as he waved his hand and sternly shouted, "Seal off the entire Spirit Plant field immediately! Round up everyone responsible for perimeter patrol tonight for questioning! Don't let anyone escape!"

The Li Family guards immediately took action, efficient and decisive.

Li Qingfeng watched, feeling reassured.

The Li Family was definitely not slacking off now; everyone was doing their best to protect this industry.

Time was tight.

Li Qingfeng took out the sound transmission jade talisman and activated it with spiritual power.

Su Qingyue's delicate, soft voice came through immediately, "Qingfeng, have you figured out what kind of poison it is?"

"It's Kuling Powder; it has already damaged the roots," Li Qingfeng said in a deep voice.

Su Qingyue thought quickly on the other end and immediately offered advice, "Don't use violent spiritual power to purge the poison; the Spirit Plant won't be able to withstand it. Have the Steward go to the warehouse and get the Warm Wood Spirit Liquid to dilute the soil over a large area. Then, you use the Azure Wood Rejuvenation Art to slowly replenish their vitality. Slow work yields fine results; it can definitely be saved."

Having a knowledgeable beauty at home saved an enormous amount of trouble.

Li Qingfeng chuckled and said gently, "I'll listen to my wife."

The Steward deftly poured out the Warm Wood Spirit Liquid.

Li Qingfeng formed hand seals and began to activate the "Azure Wood Rejuvenation Art."

However, the toxicity of the Kuling Powder was spreading faster than expected, and several Spirit Plants in the core area were on the verge of completely withering away.

Just then, a blue System panel popped up.

[Detected that the Spirit Plant field is being eroded by Kuling Powder, endangering the Family tribute assessment.]

[Hint: The host can consume 5 points of Family Luck to observe progress and temporarily trigger the advanced power of the "Azure Wood Rejuvenation Art" — "Vitality Inversion."]

[Description: Vitality Inversion can forcibly purge low-level toxins and completely stabilize the medicinal properties of the Spirit Plant. After the Luck points are consumed, they will be automatically replenished through subsequent Family industry revenue. Does the host wish to activate?]

Li Qingfeng's mind raced.

This System function was truly a timely blessing.

Using Luck points to secure a long-term Medicinal Pill channel with the Qingyun Sect was definitely a guaranteed profit.

If the delivery failed, the Li Family's efforts of the past few months would all go to waste.

"Activate!" Li Qingfeng gave the command in his mind.

Boom!

A circle of dazzling cyan light exploded from Li Qingfeng's palm.

An incomparably powerful wood-attribute magic power poured out, turning into ripples that felt tangible, instantly covering the entire contaminated area.

This power was overbearing.

The Azure Wood Spiritual Qi drilled directly into the ground, clashing head-on with the grey poisonous Qi.

The poisonous Qi tried to resist, but the cyan light ruthlessly crushed and strangled it, forcing the toxicity of the Kuling Powder out of the soil layer, where it dissipated as wisps of black smoke.

The originally grey and withered leaves of the Spirit Plant frantically sucked up the surging vitality.

Within a few breaths, the yellowing faded away.

The Spirit Plants not only regained their lush green color but grew even fuller than before, with their leaves shimmering with rich spiritual light.

The Steward watched in astonishment, "Young Master Qingfeng... your methods are divine!"

Li Qingfeng retracted his magic power, exhaled a breath of stale air, and felt refreshed.

Just as everyone was breathing a sigh of relief, two guards dragged over a scrawny Loose Cultivator.

A guard kicked the Loose Cultivator in the knee, knocking him to the ground.

"Grand Elder! We caught him outside the west wall. This guy saw the situation wasn't good and tried to slip away, but we apprehended him on the spot. He was even carrying a purchase receipt for Kuling Powder from the Zhao Family market!"

The Grand Elder took the receipt, looked at it, and flew into a rage, "Those bastards from the Zhao Family, this is going too far! I will take this evidence to the Qingyun Branch right now and demand justice from Deacon Xu!"

"Elder, wait!" Li Qingfeng stepped forward and directly reached out to stop the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder frowned and asked, "Qingfeng, the evidence is solid, why not go?"

Li Qingfeng had already figured out the Zhao Family's tactics in his mind. He sneered, "If we go to make a scene now with just a piece of paper, the Zhao Family will never admit to it. They will definitely bite back, claiming that the Li Family stole from ourselves and set up a trap. The Zhao Family went to such lengths to poison the plants, all to ensure that on the day of delivery, the Li Family wouldn't be able to produce the goods in front of the Qingyun Sect, causing us to completely lose face."

The Grand Elder's beard trembled with anger, "So we just swallow this insult?"

Li Qingfeng's eyes flashed with murderous intent, his gaze sharp as a hook. He sneered, "Of course not. We will nurture this batch of Spirit Plants to be vibrant and healthy, acting as if nothing happened tonight. On the day of delivery, Zhao Mingyue will surely be unable to wait to jump out and watch the Li Family make a fool of ourselves. At that time, we will slap his face with the goods, and in front of the Qingyun Sect, we will completely tear off the Zhao Family's mask. This is called killing the heart."

The Grand Elder was stunned for a moment, then realized the stakes involved.

He slapped his thigh and laughed heartily, "Good! Good lad! When it comes to keeping one's cool, no one in the clan can compare to you. We'll do as you say!"

For the next three days, the Li Family's perimeter defenses were fully engaged.

The experimental Spirit Plant field was safe and sound, and the Spirit Plants were nurtured until they were fragrant.

Three days later. At the gate of the Qingyun Branch.

The Grand Elder and Li Qingfeng walked steadily, carrying Storage Pouches filled with Spirit Plants.

Zhao Mingyue, along with several Zhao Family Cultivators, had been waiting outside the main gate of the Branch early on.

He was dressed in black and red magic robes, arms crossed over his chest, his face full of the arrogance of a villain who thinks he has succeeded.

Seeing the Li Family's group approach, Zhao Mingyue stepped directly across, blocking the path.

His gaze swept over the few ordinary Storage Pouches of the Li Family, and he sneered, "Yo, isn't this the Li Family? Today is the delivery day, and your Young Master Li Qingfeng has come to deliver the goods himself? It's just that I wonder, is this batch of Spirit Plants from your Li Family still alive?"

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