Specialties of the Holy Land

Chapter 65: A Promise

Everyone watched Zhong Qing leave.

After a long while, someone finally reacted.

"Third Old Ancestor, are you alright!"

Someone carefully helped Zhong Changfeng, asking with concern.

"I'm fine. If you hadn't invited such a Senior this time, I, the Third Old Ancestor, would most likely have died here."

Zhong Changfeng sighed with lingering fear in his words.

"Oh, by the way, who is this Senior?"

"There's such a remarkable person in the Eastern Domain?"

Although he was rescued, he still felt as if he was in a dream.

This was an Ancient Great Formation!

The other party came and went freely.

Not only that, but he also carried a Small World with him.

The methods revealed in a fleeting glance, when recalled, made him marvel.

It was hard to imagine how terrifying his true strength and foundation were.

"Third Old Ancestor, this person is the Mufu Peak Master of the Immortal River Sect."

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia replied, retracting her gaze.

"Immortal River Sect?"

"Which transcendent force is that?"

Clearly, Zhong Changfeng wasn't very familiar with the forces in the Eastern Domain.

He hadn't even heard of the Immortal River Sect's name.

"Third Old Ancestor, the Immortal River Sect is not a transcendent force; at most, it's a second-rate Sect."

An Elder said with a strange expression.

"Second-rate?"

"Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"A second-rate Sect can produce such a transcendent existence?"

"Third Old Ancestor, absolutely not mistaken!"

"This Senior indeed comes from the Immortal River Sect!"

Regarding this matter, Su Wenjiu had the most say.

After all, among everyone present, she was the first to know Zhong Qing.

She also had the longest contact with Zhong Qing.

"If that's the case..."

Zhong Changfeng stroked his chin, musing for a moment before saying, "In the future, we must interact more with the Immortal River Sect."

"By the way, when the benefactor took action this time, did you offer enough compensation?"

"Such a favor from an existence like him cannot be owed even a bit."

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia smiled bitterly: "I previously offered an Emperor Grade Skill Incomplete Manual, but this Senior did not accept it."

"Is that so?"

Zhong Changfeng thought for a moment and said, "For us, an Emperor Grade Skill, even an Incomplete Manual, is indeed a treasure."

"But for his level, it probably truly doesn't catch his eye."

"An existence like him must have seen good things as numerous as ox hair."

"Even if we emptied our Holy Land's treasury, he might not even look at it."

"You can pick some daily necessities, and even some Sect specialties to send over."

"Don't we have Precious Tea in our Sect? You can pick a few catties to send over."

"Also, didn't we bury a batch of Peach Blossom Wine in the Sect?"

"It should be a thousand years old by now!"

"After returning to the Sect, I will dig them all out, and you can send them together."

Upon hearing this, the corners of the mouths of the Sect's high-ranking officials twitched.

That Precious Tea was the treasure of Morning Glow Valley, a top-tier Spiritual Root.

It ripened once every hundred years!

Each harvest was only three to five taels.

Its spiritual efficacy was extraordinary, with effects like increasing Aptitude, cleansing the Physical Body, and enhancing bone structure.

It was truly a treasure rarely found in heaven and earth.

Even some Prodigy Disciples of the Sect were only rewarded with slices after performing great deeds.

Its preciousness was evident.

Yet now, it was being sent by the catty.

Truth be told, the Elders were quite pained.

And that Peach Blossom Wine!

It was a wondrous item brewed over hundreds of years by the Old Ancestor of Morning Glow Valley, collecting objects of a hundred spirits.

Also known as Drunken Immortal Wine!

Some high-ranking officials had been fortunate enough to taste a sip, and its taste was truly unparalleled.

For those who loved wine, it was a treasure as vital as their lifeblood.

"I wonder if the Old Ancestor will tremble with heartache when he learns his wine was just given away like that!"

Some Elders felt heartache for their Old Ancestor just by listening.

However, no one said anything.

A life-saving grace could never be repaid too much.

Moreover, once they befriended such a powerful individual, they would also benefit, wouldn't they?

On this side, when everyone returned to the Sect.

After the entire Morning Glow Valley held a grand feast for a few days, Zhong Changfeng urged Sect Master Peak Lord Lu Qingxia to quickly send the items.

There's an art to giving gifts.

It's better to be early than late!

If Zhong Changfeng's body hadn't recovered and he urgently needed to recuperate.

He would have personally visited to express his gratitude!

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia didn't decline either.

If it were an ordinary person, for gift-giving, one could simply send a Disciple.

But could Zhong Qing be an ordinary person?

For such an existence, anyone below the Sect Master would be showing disrespect to the Senior.

... ...

On the other side!

A few days after Zhong Qing returned to Mufu Peak, Morning Glow Valley's Sect Master Peak Lord Lu Qingxia personally arrived with a pile of gifts.

"Sect Master Lu, this is...?"

Zhong Qing watched the items being poured out of her Storage Pouch.

They were densely packed, almost forming a small mountain!

"Senior, I know you are of noble character, and I dare not mention any Emperor Grade Skill again to offend your eyes."

"But these items are some specialties of our Sect."

"They are a small token of our respect for Senior, and I hope Senior will not decline!"

The words had reached this point.

Zhong Qing knew that if he refused again, it would be slapping the other party's face.

But are you sure this is a 'small token of respect,' and not a 'huge token'?

"Alright then, I'll accept them."

"By the way, Senior, this is my Morning Glow Valley Sect Master Token!"

"One who holds this token is as if they see the Sect Master."

"They have the right to mobilize all Disciples of my Morning Glow Valley."

"Senior is extraordinary and naturally fears no petty individuals."

"But when one is in the mortal world, it's inevitable that some ignorant small-minded people might offend Senior's eyes."

"My Morning Glow Valley believes it has some influence throughout the Eastern Domain."

"Holding this token is enough to deter some petty individuals, so they don't disturb Senior's peace!"

At this moment, Peak Lord Lu Qingxia presented another token.

The token was palm-sized and displayed seven colors.

On the back were the three large characters 'Morning Glow Valley,' and a map of the Morning Glow Valley Holy Land.

The front was engraved with the two large characters 'Sect Master.'

It seemed like gold yet not gold, wood yet not wood.

There was an ethereal glow flowing on it, looking extremely extraordinary.

Since Zhong Qing had accepted the previous 'specialties,' he didn't mind this token either.

And the other party's demeanor also made him feel a lot of goodwill towards Morning Glow Valley.

This person is someone reliable!

If she has something, she truly gives it.

"I'll accept the items."

"If your Morning Glow Valley encounters any difficulties in the future, you can inform me."

"If I can help, I will act once."

Zhong Qing didn't make too strong a promise.

But this very promise made Peak Lord Lu Qingxia overjoyed.

In her opinion, Zhong Qing's strength was so great that he could probably rank among the best in the entire continent.

With such a promise from such a powerful figure, Morning Glow Valley was almost equivalent to having a 'death-exempting gold medal.'

This gift was too valuable.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Her face was beaming with joy.

She bowed solemnly towards Zhong Qing.

"No need to be polite!"

Zhong Qing waved his hand.

Then he invited, "It's getting late, and it's time for dinner."

"Sect Master Lu, why don't you stay for a simple meal?"

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia cupped her hands and said, "Many matters in Morning Glow Valley are waiting for me to handle, so I won't disturb Senior!"

"If Senior has leisure another day, you are welcome to visit my Morning Glow Valley as a guest."

"My Morning Glow Valley will surely sweep the floor to welcome you."

After some polite exchanges, Peak Lord Lu Qingxia finally rose to take her leave.

Just as she came in a hurry, she left in a hurry.

But when she left, she was smiling.

She was already eager to see the expressions of those Sect high-ranking officials when they learned she had received a promise from Zhong Qing.

At that time, who wouldn't praise her as brilliant and a capable leader!