Soon, Lu Fuyue carried a basket of rare and precious herbs and placed it in the pavilion on the lake. Layers of white, thousand-year-old mermaid gauze hung around the pavilion.

A gentle breeze stirred, causing the white silk gauze to flutter. On the stone table in the pavilion, various spiritual fruits freshly picked from the spiritual trees in the space were laid out, along with a pot of tea brewed from the leaves of the Enlightenment Tree.

Lu Fuyue only learned later that the black seed she obtained in the Cangnan Secret Realm was actually the seed of the Enlightenment Tree, one of the most precious treasures in the cultivation world.

As Lu Fuyue's cultivation level increased, the spiritual energy in this space became increasingly abundant, and gradually, the seeds of the Enlightenment Tree began to sprout and take root.

Especially from the moment she clarified her Dao heart, the seed finally sprouted and grew two leaves.

However, after all these years, the Enlightenment Tree still only has two leaves. Originally, Lu Fuyue didn't plan to touch it, but for some reason, the Enlightenment Tree started losing leaves the moment she entered today, causing the two leaves that had grown with great difficulty to wither away completely.

So she could only pick it up and use it to make tea.

Lu Fuyue put down the bamboo basket, poured a cup of Enlightenment Tea into the cup, drank it all in one gulp, and felt the warm breath flow through her body along her meridians.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, she took out the half-step Heavenly Grade palm-leaf fan she had obtained from the sect's storeroom, placed it on the ground, and sat cross-legged on it. She then swallowed the rare and precious herbs from the bamboo basket one by one.

In no time, the entire basket of medicine was inside Lu Fuyue's stomach, and a surge of medicinal power began to rampage through her body.

It took Lu Fuyue half an hour just to pick these spiritual plants. However, because the flow of time in this space is ten times that outside, even though Lu Fuyue stayed inside for ten hours, only one hour had passed outside.

Lu Fuyue closed her eyes and began to practice the Phoenix Body Refining Technique. Soon, her back warmed up, and a pair of golden-red phoenix wings appeared out of thin air. Lu Fuyue's body transformed back into her true phoenix form, and then she slowly fell into a deep sleep.

Time passed slowly, and the rich spiritual energy in the space kept flowing into her body. Golden-red flames flew out from the red lotus on her forehead, transforming into countless red lotuses that scattered across the lake.

As if sensing something, the phoenix flowers at the foot of Lingmai Mountain flew to Lu Fuyue's side in unison, then transformed into clusters of red light that flew into her brow.

***

"Have you heard? Disciples from Wanfo Temple have come to our Tianxuan Sect today."

"Is it the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, one of the three major sects alongside our sect?"

"Yes, that's it. In recent years, a young Buddhist disciple named Xuanming has suddenly emerged among the younger generation of Wanfo Temple. He has even jumped into the ninth place on the cultivation world's genius list, just ahead of Senior Sister Lu. I wonder who is more powerful between the two of them?"

"So it was him. I heard he was the reincarnation of some great being, born with Buddha-like bones, which is why his cultivation speed was so fast after entering Buddhism."

"What are they doing here? Are they planning to challenge Senior Sister Lu?"

I think it's possible.

...

In the main hall of Tianxuan Sect.

As soon as Lu Zhengming entered, he immediately saw a young monk dressed in a white kasaya standing in the center of the main hall.

This person possessed a restrained aura, like a lotus flower untouched by worldly affairs. His expression appeared gentle, but was in fact extremely indifferent. His face was exceptionally handsome, but unfortunately, it was too aloof, inspiring fear in those who looked upon him.

He walked up to him, stroked his beard, and smiled. "You must be Junior Nephew Xuanming?"

"Speaking of which, I've met your master a few times. I never imagined he would have such a talented disciple as you."

Xuanming turned around and nodded slightly to Lu Zhengming, slowly turning the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand. "Xuanming greets Sect Master."

The two Buddhist disciples standing behind him also bowed and said, "Greetings, Sect Master."

It was only then that Lu Zhengming noticed that there was more than one person who had come.

He waved his hand somewhat awkwardly, "Oh, no need for formalities. Come to Tianxuan Sect as if you're in your own sect, there's no need to be polite."

Then Lu Zhengming changed the subject, his gaze falling on Xuanming, "I see that my junior nephew's bone age is not even a hundred years old, yet he has already reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. It seems that the younger generation of your Wanfo Temple is truly full of geniuses."

Xuanming twirled the prayer beads in his hand and said calmly, "Sect Master, you flatter me."

"Before Xuanming came, I heard that the scenery of Tianxuan Sect was exceptional. I wonder if Xuanming could take a look around on his own?"

Lu Zhengming was taken aback for a moment, but quickly came to his senses. "Of course, I'll have someone arrange accommodation for you right away. If you need directions, you can ask them anytime."

Xuanming clasped his hands together and bowed slightly, "Thank you, Sect Master."

The two Buddhist disciples behind him also bowed and expressed their gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Sect Master."

Soon, several disciples came in and led Xuanming and the others to their guest rooms.

The male disciple in the lead bowed and said, "Uncles, please feel free to give us any instructions. We'll be waiting outside."

The two Buddhist disciples were about to say no, but the next second, they heard their usually aloof senior brother Xuanming suddenly speak, "I heard that there is a Fairy Lu in your sect who possesses the Water Spirit Saint Body. I wonder if she is still in the sect?"

The handyman disciple was taken aback. "Uncle-Master, you're not talking about Uncle-Master Lu, are you?"

Xuanming paused slightly on the prayer beads in his hand, then nodded.

The two Buddhist disciples standing behind Xuanming had a hint of confusion in their eyes. They felt that their senior brother Xuanming seemed to know this Fairy Lu.

However, neither of them thought much of it. Senior Brother Xuanming had been in Wanfo Temple for more than ten years and had always been aloof and indifferent. Even when facing the women of Hehuan Sect, he remained completely unmoved.

So the two chose not to interfere too much and returned to their guest room to meditate and cultivate.

After thinking for a moment, the handyman disciple respectfully said, "If Martial Uncle wants to see Martial Uncle Lu, he can go to the Alchemy Peak."

Xuanming's eyes widened slightly, and he murmured softly, "Alchemy Peak? Shouldn't her cave dwelling be on Moonlit Peak?"

The servant disciple was somewhat surprised, "Uncle-Master, you know Uncle-Master Lu?"

Xuanming looked at the pear tree in the courtyard and remained silent for a long time.

Speaking of which, Tianxuan Sect was his former sect. If he hadn't gone back then, perhaps he and she would be fellow disciples now.

***

Xuanming declined the guidance of the servant disciples and came to the Alchemy Peak alone. However, when he was about to reach the Alchemy Peak, he stopped and a rare look of confusion flashed in his eyes.