Huanfeng and Jiang Lu reluctantly returned to their sect, both of them with very large bellies.

However, neither the disciples nor the elders in the sect were surprised, since many disciples looked pretty much the same after leaving the mountain retreat.

Seeing their own celestial boss enjoying the meal so much, these people finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the first thing Jiang Lu did upon returning to the sect was to grab Huan Feng and give him a good beating.

The way he was beaten was so horribly that it was unbearable to look at; he was practically unrecognizable.

However, no one was stupid. Although Huanfeng looked miserable, he only had superficial injuries. He hadn't suffered any major injuries, not even internal injuries or broken bones.

This is a blatant declaration of intimacy.

It's simply to tell those hall masters and elders that Huanfeng is my grand-disciple, and we have a very good relationship. Don't think that just because I hit him, it's because I love him and he's affectionate. If all else fails, I'll kick him. I won't hit or kick any of you. If you mess with me, I'll kill you directly.

Huanfeng was perfectly aware of the situation. Seeing the elders' obvious resentment yet their reluctance to show it, a murderous intent welled up within him.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, and he squinted and carefully looked around at the elders.

He suddenly realized something: none of these elders had ever been to the mountaintop retreat!

The real reason behind this claim of giving benefits to disciples is probably that these people are simply afraid to go to the mountain retreat.

Could I have been infected without realizing it, just like I was back then?

Thinking of this, he directly transmitted his voice to Jiang Lu and said, "Master, I suspect that Elder Shengrui, Elder Yulong, Elder Mingxu and Elder Bowen have been corrupted by some kind of sand sculpture energy in the lower realm, which has clouded their minds. I have asked them to go to the Mountain Peak Cottage for meals several times before, but they never went. I suspect that they are afraid of the food at the Mountain Peak Cottage that has the effect of removing poison. I think it would be better if you ordered or rewarded them to go to the Mountain Peak Cottage for a feast next week."

Jiang Lu asked in confusion, "What is the power of sand sculptures?"

Forehead……

Huanfeng was taken aback, only then remembering that "sand sculpture" was a nickname Ye Zhizun gave to that power. Everyone could repeat it to know what it was about without getting involved in the cause and effect of that power. But when it came to what "sand sculpture" actually meant, he couldn't really explain it either.

"Um... it's a power that can corrupt a cultivator's mind and spirit. Supreme Ye gave it the nickname 'Silly Power'."

"Oh? That power is so strange?"

"Yes, but please don't say too much, Master. That sand sculpture power has a characteristic: whoever mentions it, it will seek out and corrupt them."

Jiang Lu smiled to himself, his whole body radiating a clear glow.

"I possess the immaculate body of an immortal, and the power of a mere mortal is nothing but a joke."

Then, with a solemn expression, he said in a loud voice: "Elder Shengrui, Elder Yulong, Elder Mingxu, and Elder Bowen have worked diligently and managed their households. As a reward, I hereby bestow upon them the privilege of enjoying the top-tier package at the Mountain Peak Abode in Zhouxia, as well as two hours of one-on-one guidance from me."

After saying that, she ignored the sudden change in the expressions of the four elders and, with her big belly, went back to her cave to rest before her ascension.

Although it was supposed to be a rest, we were actually busy for a whole moment.

After all, this big belly is really annoying, making it inconvenient to do anything.

Just as he was exercising with "heave-ho, heave-ho," he discovered that his iPhone 24 was screaming and yelling wildly.

Jiang Lu stopped exercising and picked up his iPhone 24 with a puzzled look.

The caller ID showed a number I'd never seen before.

But the one who can call you must be someone from the immortal realm.

But who would be willing to spend hundreds of thousands of spirit stones to make such a cross-border phone call?

However, Jiang Lu was certain of one thing: the person on the other side was definitely a big shot.

Jiang Lu cautiously pressed the answer button and spoke first: "Hello, this is Jiang Lu. Which fellow Daoist is looking for me?"

A refined voice chuckled softly from within the iPhone 24, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, I am Immortal Lord Yuanfeng of Lingbo City."

hiss……

Jiang Lu couldn't help but grin.

As the saying goes, a person's reputation precedes them. Having spent many years in the immortal realm, he had certainly heard of such powerful figures, even if he had never met them in person.

But I've never met him and we don't have any interaction, so why would he contact me?

"Greetings, Immortal Lord. May I ask who you are looking for...?"

Immortal Lord Yuanfeng didn't keep them in suspense and went straight to the point: "Just yesterday, a strange thing happened within the territory of my Lingbo City. A peculiar fragrance suddenly emanated. I was quite curious after smelling it. Some fellow Daoists said that the smell was similar to the one you uploaded. So I smelled it in the video you posted and found that it was indeed the case. Therefore, I wanted to ask you to find out what exactly is emitting this fragrance?"

Jiang Lu felt a huge weight lifted from his heart; at least it wasn't someone seeking revenge.

"I dare not hide it from you, Immortal Lord. The one I uploaded came from a sect in the cultivation world called the Shushan Sword Sect. This sect owns a restaurant called Mountain Peak Cottage, and the aroma comes from one of their dishes."

"Oh? What do you think of the food, fellow Daoist?"

You could tell from Yuanfeng Xianjun's voice that he was full of curiosity about the food.

"I'm not afraid of being laughed at by the Immortal Lord, but the taste was truly the best I've ever seen in my life. I suspect that even in the Immortal Realm, nothing can compare to it. Moreover, that delicacy even contained benefits that could work on me. I should have returned to the Upper Realm seven days ago, but because I was so captivated by the taste of that food, I was delayed by another seven days. Most importantly, I might be delayed by another seven days."

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Jiang is truly a remarkable person. After hearing your words, even I am tempted to descend to the mortal realm and try it myself."

"If the Immortal Lord comes, he will surely not be disappointed."

"Hahaha, thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Jiang. I will go and arrange matters in the lower realm now."

After hanging up the call, Jiang Lu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Talking to a big shot is a dangerous business. You never know which word you might say that could offend them and lead to your demise.

Jiang Lu's iPhone 24 hadn't even been put away yet when it started beeping wildly again.

At first glance, it turned out to be a number I'd never seen before!

Holy crap, this can't be...

...

I'm numb, completely numb.

In just one morning, Jiang Lu received more than a dozen calls from big shots he had never met before.

Moreover, their purposes were remarkably consistent: they were all inquiring about the source of that peculiar fragrance.

Even his own boss called to ask about it.

Moreover, judging from the tone, it seems that he also intends to use the pretext of inspecting his work to make a trip to the mortal realm.

Inspecting your sister's job? It's just an excuse to go back to the sect to visit relatives. What kind of job can you possibly inspect?

Even a dog knows you just want to satisfy your curiosity!