246: Chapter 246 You're such a good person

Ling Hao took the Jade Slip and extended his Divine Thought into it.

The content of the first half was clear to him; it was much the same as the information previously conveyed by the Revered Master of Wan Shou Mountain, expressing nothing more than concern over the rapid expansion of the Wanxian Dynasty's influence and the intention to seek an alliance to resist the threat together.

The Wanxian Dynasty had long harbored deep resentment over the fact that they had been replaced as the hegemon of Cangwu by Wan Shou Mountain and the Wutong Divine Dynasty years ago.

Although they had committed minor evils, the Wanxian Dynasty had contributed significantly to resisting the True Demon Realm, so Wan Shou Mountain and the Wutong Divine Dynasty could not bring themselves to wipe them out.

However, the content at the end of the Jade Slip made his brows furrow slightly—

"...I hear the Sect Master has a thousand Dao Companions, enjoying boundless romantic fortune. Truly... admirable! Admirable! Admirable!"

Ling Hao's mouth twitched.

A dignified Empress, specifically mentioning these "thousand Dao Companions" in an official letter discussing an alliance? The tone felt strange somehow.

He shook his head, dismissing this slightly abrupt "admirable" as the Empress's unique social pleasantry, and couldn't be bothered to investigate further.

His thoughts returned to business.

Recalling the news Ximen Huaping sent back from the Cangwu Yuji Platform, the Wanxian Dynasty was aggressive.

Since both Wan Shou Mountain and the Wutong Divine Dynasty had shown an intention to form an alliance...

A sharp light flashed in Ling Hao's eyes.

An alliance? Good! Then I'll pull you all into doing something big, let's see if you dare to follow!

Spiritual light gathered at his fingertips, and he branded a short line of information at the end of the Jade Slip:

[The Wanxian Dynasty is colluding with True Demons, evidence is irrefutable. Three months from now, we will destroy the Wanxian Dynasty!]

Ling Hao tossed the Jade Slip back to Yue Qianqian.

"Take this back. Tell your Empress that my Moonshadow Sect plans to destroy the Wanxian Dynasty in three months."

Yue Qianqian caught it subconsciously.

Upon hearing this, her almond-shaped eyes widened, her small mouth slightly agape, and she even forgot about the snack in her hand:

"Ah? Destroy... destroy the Wanxian Dynasty?!"

Her mind was a bit dazed.

What did Her Majesty say in the Jade Slip!

Why would this Sect Master of the Moonshadow Sect have such an idea?

The Wanxian Dynasty currently has two Tribulation Transcendence Stage Old Ancestors guarding it, solid as a rock; how can it be destroyed just by saying so?

This Sect Master Ling... his tone is a bit too arrogant, isn't it?

After some more polite exchanges, Ling Hao stood up to see them off.

As they reached the hall entrance, they saw a petite figure hurrying over while holding a jade tray.

"Revered Master!"

A young woman dressed in a lotus-pink chest-high ruqun dress approached slowly, her delicate and youthful face bearing a shy blush, her slender ankles faintly visible beneath the hem of her skirt.

Lu Changning held the jade tray in her hands high up, her voice soft and delicate:

"Revered Master, this is a spirit food snack I just developed, called... called 'Rosy Cloud Crisp', please have a taste!"

On the jade tray, several snacks were quietly displayed.

Their shape resembled blooming clouds, with nine-colored spiritual light circulating endlessly on the surface of the pastry, emitting a mesmerizingly sweet fragrance.

The aroma was layered, possessing both the crisp fragrance of spirit fruits and the mellow richness of spirit milk, while also faintly revealing a peaceful aura capable of soothing the Divine Soul.

Just by taking one whiff, one felt refreshed and relaxed, making one's mouth water.

Yue Qianqian's footsteps were instantly frozen, as if nailed to the ground; she could not move another inch.

Her clear, lively, almond-shaped eyes were glued straight onto the "Rosy Cloud Crisp" in front of Ling Hao, her small nostrils twitching unconsciously, and her throat bobbed.

Ling Hao took in Yue Qianqian's reaction, and the smile at the corners of his mouth deepened.

As expected, the nature of a little foodie was fully exposed.

He casually picked up a piece of Rosy Cloud Crisp and handed it to Yue Qianqian:

"Want to try it?"

Yue Qianqian's eyes lit up; she almost snatched it and impatiently stuffed it into her mouth in one bite.

Instantly, the crispy outer skin shattered between her teeth, and the soft, sweet, and Spiritual Qi-overflowing filling inside melted.

The rich layers of flavor and pure Spiritual Qi impacted her taste buds and Meridians, making her squint her eyes in comfort and let out a satisfied sigh:

"Mmm—this is so delicious!"

After finishing one piece, those almond-shaped eyes were dazzlingly bright, staring straight at the remaining snacks on the tray, still craving more.

Seeing her greedy look, Ling Hao found it amusing and simply shoved the entire jade tray into her arms:

"If you like them, take them all."

Yue Qianqian hugged the jade tray in surprise, looking at the glowing snacks on the tray, then looked at the handsome and "generous" Sect Master before her.

In her heart, next to the "playboy" label she had originally placed on him, a shining impression point was instantly added.

"Lord Heavenly Venerate..."

Yue Qianqian hugged the snacks, her little face flushed with excitement and satisfaction, and said sincerely:

"You are truly a good person!"

Ling Hao: "..."

The smile on his face stiffened slightly, and the corner of Ling Hao's eye twitched.

This... why did that sound so awkward?

Yue Qianqian didn't care about that, though; hugging the Rosy Cloud Crisp, she hopped away happily, leaving behind a faint, lingering sweet fragrance.

...

Ling Hao's daily routine returned to a peaceful rhythm.

Guiding Elders in cultivation, giving pointers to Disciples on Cultivation Techniques, guiding Elders in cultivation, giving pointers to Disciples on Cultivation Techniques... and so it went, repeating in a cycle.

Since the Cave-Heaven Small World entered his body, Ling Hao had been able to Cultivate on his own.

Having already reached the Perfection of the tenth level of Void Tempering, he was waiting, waiting for an opportunity to break through to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage.

But this opportunity was clearly not so easy to wait for.

This morning, Ling Hao strolled up to the peak of Houde Peak, overlooking the surroundings.

The spring breeze brushed over the mountains, bringing vibrant vitality.

Everything was reviving; it was once again the most critical season of the year for sowing and tending to spirit plants.

Below the mountain, the Sheng Sheng Creation River meandered like a jade belt, nourishing the vast spirit fields on both banks.

Abundant creation spiritual charm rose with the water vapor, causing a layer of faint spirit mist to linger over the spirit fields.

Looking out, large swathes of spirit rice seedlings were verdant and dripping with green, and various Spirit Medicines containing pure Spiritual Qi were also stretching their branches and leaves.

Numerous Inner and Outer Sect Disciples were scattered among the spirit fields, their busy figures dotting the landscape.

They wore uniform blue and white Sect attire, their sleeves fluttering as they moved, possessing quite an ethereal charm.

The Disciples could be seen pinching hand seals, either using spiritual power to guide water flow for precise irrigation, using wood-type Spells to gently stimulate the vitality of seeds, or focusing their Divine Sense to sketch small Spirit Gathering Runes to nourish the soil.

Sweat soaked their temples, and their thin Sect gauze robes clung to their backs, outlining their young and vibrant figures.

The rising heat mixed with water vapor, forming a glimmer in the morning light; it was truly a scene full of vitality and slightly alluring.

As the saying goes, no pain, no gain; the Disciples worked hard so that the Sect could ascend and prosper as soon as possible.

As Sect Master, looking at this flourishing scene, a sense of pride surged in Ling Hao's heart—he had to work even harder!

Thus, Ling Hao made a decision that went against his ancestors—he was going to go down to the fields himself! ... To inspect!