At this time, the five members of the Qinglian Sect who were out on training also arrived at a place related to peach trees.

They arrived at the nearest town, called Xiantao Town, in the evening.

Although it was late, the streets were still bustling with activity, the streetlights were on, and pedestrians were coming and going.

The shouts of vendors filled the air, creating a truly lively atmosphere.

After discussing it, the group decided to rest for the night and go up the mountain the next morning.

The five of them had been cultivating in the mountains and rarely came down. They were used to being serious and polite in the sect and had developed a mature demeanor.

But these young people, who were only in their twenties, couldn't help but feel playful when they saw the bustling city. Instead of looking for an inn, they wandered around the streets.

Of all the people there, Yan Susu had the most fun. She spent most of her money on lanterns, pastries, masks, and jewelry in no time, and her arms were full of all sorts of things. Qingqiong, who was behind her, couldn't bear to see this and offered to help her carry them. As soon as she finished her shopping, she bought a windmill.

The five individuals were strikingly handsome and exceptionally intelligent, attracting many onlookers. However, given their youthful attire, which suggested they were young swordsmen, no one dared to approach them or strike up a conversation.

After looking around, they saw an inn called Xianfu Inn, which looked clean and tidy, so the group decided to stay there for the night.

We booked five superior rooms, put our things down, sat down in an inconspicuous corner, and ordered a meal.

While waiting for the food, Xue Ming said, "I wonder if everyone has noticed that this town is not only exceptionally prosperous, but the townspeople also seem very happy."

"Yes, I've noticed that too. I've been to some places before, but I've rarely seen anything like this," Qingqiong said.

The waiter overheard their conversation as he served tea and said with a smile, "Sir, is this your first time here? Our Xiantao Town is free from natural disasters and man-made calamities. Every year the weather is favorable, and everyone lives in peace and contentment. Life is truly wonderful! I'll bring you some Xiantao peaches to try later. They're a local specialty, and I guarantee you've never tasted such delicious peaches before."

Yan Susu's eyes immediately lit up: "Little brother, give us a few now! I really want to eat them."

But if I eat now, I won't be able to eat anything when the food comes later. It will be better to send some to your room after dinner.

Qingqiong said with a smile, "Let's bring a few first, our little sister is really craving them."

Alright, everyone, please wait a moment. The waiter took the kettle downstairs and returned shortly with a large plate.

The plate is exquisitely decorated with blue and white patterns, and five peaches are placed on it.

The peaches were all as big as bowls, and their pinkish color was quite rare. If there was anything to compare them to, they were similar to the immortal peaches held by the immortal sage in his hands.

Seeing everyone staring at the peaches, the waiter said proudly, "Our peaches are tribute peaches, large, fresh, and juicy. They are hard to find elsewhere. You are in for a treat!"

Yan Susu was the first to exclaim, "These are absolutely delicious! I've never had such delicious peaches before!"

Everyone who tasted the peaches in their hands praised them highly. Even Qin Weiyu, who was usually expressionless, had a smile on her face, looking very satisfied.

Receiving the praise, the waiter continued, "This place wasn't always like this. It used to be called Black Wind Town. The town was incredibly poor, and the people lived a very hard life. The land was barren, the harvests were bad, and everyone relied on the mountains for their livelihood. Most people made a living by hunting and chopping wood. There were many wild animals in the mountains, and they often killed people. We never even dreamed of living like this."

Xue Lan asked with a smile, "Then why has it changed so much?"

Although the waiter had seen many people every day, he had never seen a woman as beautiful as Xue Lan. Looking at her smile, he was stunned for a moment before he reacted and said embarrassedly, "This is what the elders said. An immortal passed by and saw the suffering of the people, so he planted the immortal peaches he had in his hand on Black Cloud Mountain. The immortal peaches took root here and slowly formed a peach orchard, changing the feng shui of this place. The peaches that grew were large and delicious, and people who ate them would live longer. That's why we have the magnificent scenery we have today, and our town was renamed Immortal Peach Town."

While the group found the story intriguing, they couldn't help but have many questions. After the waiter finished preparing the food and left, Qingqiong asked first, "Junior Brother Ming, we came to Black Cloud Mountain to exorcise demons, but the people here live peacefully and happily. It doesn't seem like there are any demons running rampant and harming people. What's going on?"

Xue Ming also frowned and said, "The Jingyao Hall received a letter from Mufeng Temple on Black Cloud Mountain, saying that there is a peach demon on Black Cloud Mountain that is bewitching people and trapping them in the mountain to drain their life essence. They cannot subdue it and request that we send disciples to help exterminate the demon."

Peach Tree Demon?

The group looked at the half-eaten peaches in their hands, unsure whether to throw them away or keep them, appearing quite troubled.

However, some people didn't mind, such as Yan Susu and Qin Weiyu. The two of them ordered some more peaches and didn't touch any of the food on the table. They just kept eating peaches and even put a few into their Qiankun bags, which seemed to be for making breakfast.

Okay, tomorrow Xue Lan and I will go to Mufeng Temple to find out more. Senior Brother Qingqiong and the two junior sisters can inquire around in town for now.

Brother, I want to stay in town to find out what's going on. Let Senior Sister Qin go up the mountain with you. Senior Sister Qin, is that alright?

Qin Weiyu, however, was considering going up the mountain to find out what was going on, so she replied, "Okay."

Okay, let's decide on this for now. We'll meet here at 1-3 PM tomorrow.

Nothing was said that night.

The next day, Xue Ming and Qin Weiyu went to Mufeng Temple early in the morning, while Yan Susu slept in and wouldn't get up no matter how many times she was called. Qingqiong thought she was still young, so she and Xue Lan went ahead to find out what was going on.

Let's just talk about Xue Ming and Qin Weiyu.

Not knowing the details of this monster, the two dared not rashly fly on their swords. When they reached the foot of the mountain, they could only find an ordinary mountain path and walk up the mountain.

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