Liao Kongmin's heartfelt words were full of wisdom, leaving the clan elders and sages deeply ashamed.

They had all witnessed what Tao Qian had done for Peach Blossom Spring over the years. Their previous rejection was a result of their narrow-mindedness and limited understanding.

After discussing it for a while, the elders and sages decided that Tao Qian would be the new Peach Blossom Spring Master.

Three days later, the ceremony for Peach Lord's inauguration began.

Liao Kongmin stood on the high platform, smiling as he watched Tao Qian become the master of Peach Blossom Spring.

"Aren't you indignant? You've worked so hard to build this paradise on earth, and you're just handing it over to him? Besides, he betrayed Peach Blossom Spring before. Aren't you afraid he'll repeat his mistakes?" Ji Xiaoxiao, who had been holding back for so many days, couldn't wait any longer and asked a series of questions.

Liao Kongmin held Ji Xiaoxiao's slender hand and said nonchalantly, "What's there to be indignant about? I only gave the position of Peach Blossom Spring to Tao Qian, I didn't say who would own Peach Blossom Spring. As for whether Tao Qian will betray Peach Blossom Spring, he is bound by his master's dying words and the double shackles of his inner demon oath. He must sincerely dedicate everything to Peach Blossom Spring in this life."

During the Peach Blossom Spring succession ceremony, the Peach Blossom Spring was brightly lit, and a dazzling display of fireworks vanished in an instant.

The sky was pitch black, the stars twinkled, and the gentle breeze could not dispel the stench of blood.

"The apocalypse is fraught with danger. Once we have completed your mission, we will return to Peach Blossom Spring and live in seclusion," Liao Kongmin said affectionately, gazing into Ji Xiaoxiao's eyes.

"Okay." With a heart full of love, she wished to stay together until their hair turned white, and Ji Xiaoxiao said contentedly.

Furthermore, it's too dangerous outside, so it's really unpleasant to multitask all the time.

The next day, the newly appointed Peach Master, Tao Qian, came to Liao Kongmin's door to chat.

“Peach Blossom, let’s speak frankly. Why did you choose me to succeed you as the Peach Master? Since you know that it was my master who stole the thyme, you naturally know that I was also involved. I have framed you time and time again, don’t you hate me?” Peach Thousand asked directly.

“I hate it, but I have a deal with your master. She admits that the thyme was stolen ten years ago, and in return, I will do my best to promote you to become the Peach Master. Tao Qian, your master has always known that you covet the position of Peach Master, and it's not something that happened overnight.”

Liao Kongmin patted Tao Qian on the shoulder, "Your master loved you like her own mother. She died protecting Peach Blossom Spring. Don't let her down."

"Xiaoxiao, we're leaving." Liao Kongmin extended his hand to Ji Xiaoxiao, who was smiling brightly.

"I'm leaving now. Farewell. See you another day."

Along the mountain path, lush greenery abounded, birds chirped merrily, and Ji Xiaoxiao chuckled.

"You're so mean! You clearly didn't want to be the Peach Master, so you pushed the position onto Tao Qian. All those terms of the deal and Tao Hong's intentions are just nonsense you made up."

Ji Xiaoxiao poked Liao Kongmin's chest without restraint, "Tell me, is your heart and lungs black? You're not even ashamed to lie."

“If I don’t give him a strong boost, he won’t cooperate,” Liao Kongmin said. “Although Tao Qian is fond of fame and fortune and has a competitive nature, he is still a decent person. He has a strong sense of belonging to Peach Blossom Spring and especially wants to be recognized by others. What I said just now was for the sake of Peach Blossom Spring and my mission. Xiao Xiao, do you want me to be tied up with worldly affairs and unable to stay with you? Hmm, isn’t that right?”

Liao Kongmin hugged Ji Xiaoxiao, his tall neck poking against her fair neck.

"No, no." She exhaled hot breath, her fair skin immediately flushing red. Her nose accidentally touched a sensitive spot, and Ji Xiaoxiao's whole body went limp.

"Hehehe...you're so cute." Liao Kongmin laughed heartily.

Three days later, the two entered a big city.

"If you want to improve your cultivation, you can only constantly hone your skills by going through life and death."

Although Ji Xiaoxiao had transformed into human form, her true form was still just a bunch of data. Zombies passed by her without her noticing or hearing them. Her strength had greatly increased through her life-and-death experiences, and Ji Xiaoxiao was no longer afraid of the zombies' sharp teeth and claws, since she wouldn't get infected anyway.

Ji Xiaoxiao's eyes lingered on the handsome Liao Kongmin, filled with worry and anxiety. Liao Kongmin was a cultivator whose physical body had been tempered and refined to be impervious to water and fire. However, someone in Peach Blossom Spring had taken the lead in testing the power of the zombie virus and ended up as a living dead, neither alive nor dead.

"Kongmin, how about we try another approach?"

"What other options are there?" Liao Kongmin asked without looking away.

"Since ancient times, yin and yang have been inseparable; why don't we cultivate together?"

"Dual cultivation, huh?" Liao Kongmin's expression remained unchanged, but a strange look flickered in his eyes.