9ooo2[o]1327 Chapter 246 Zhangba Township Peach Blossom Spring
※"When Xuan Qingsuo heard Zhang Guodong's request, she confirmed that she had indeed personally planted souls in the female disciples of her sect, who were then mortals. However, this was rare! Ordinary disciples were never fortunate enough to receive a soul planted by Xuan Qingsuo, and the people she personally planted souls in were all women, never men.
Zhang Guodong's request came as abrupt.
Besides, mortals from the outside world are too "weak." She didn't know if they could survive the soul-planting process. Zhang Guodong had been providing them with good food and drink, introducing them to everything from the outside world. At the very least, they learned to use some kitchen utensils and gradually accepted the existence of modern technology, allowing them to become familiar with and adapt. Moreover, the Zhang family was very hospitable to them. Although somewhat hesitant, Xuan Qingban would still agree.
"I can only implant a soul in a woman; I can't help a man," Xuan Qingji said after a moment's thought.
"Senior Sister, you're overthinking it. She's just a woman!" Zhang Guodong said with delight.
"I can't be sure if their bodies can withstand it. The bodies of ordinary people outside are too weak. If the soul implantation is to be successful, it's best to treat them first," Xuan Qingban said calmly, glancing at Zhang Guodong.
Zhang Guodong understood what Xuan Qingwen meant and immediately smiled and said, "Senior Sister, it's alright. If I use pills to treat a mortal's body, can I successfully implant a soul?"
"Oh. If there are any pills that can regulate the body of mortals, then we might as well give them a try." Xuan Qingsuo glanced indifferently at Zhang Guodong, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.
Qingzhu mentioned that Zhang Guodong, having received a gift from his grandfather, might indeed possess some basic elixirs. However, generally speaking, elixirs specifically designed to regulate the bodies of mortals are extremely rare. Why?
Because cultivators, even those skilled in alchemy, rarely refine pills for ordinary people—in short, there's no market for them! How many expensive pills can ordinary people afford? Sects use even better pills to condition their new disciples' bodies; it's not cost-effective for others to refine them.
Zhang Guodong and Xuan Qiban were talking, while Qingzhu was watching a romance drama on TV and was actually crying her eyes out, moved by the story.
"How touching!" Qingzhu said at this moment.
A hint of helplessness flashed in both Xuan Qingji's and Zhang Guodong's eyes. How could someone be so engrossed in a romance drama? During this time, although Xuan Qingji had been diligently cultivating, the spiritual energy in the outside world was far too thin, resulting in very little progress. Qingzhu, on the other hand, possessed considerable talent, but she was a restless person. It was impossible for her to sit and cultivate continuously.
"Senior Sister, what do you think of these pills?" Zhang Guodong took out the remaining flawed pills he had refined. Xuan Qingban was somewhat surprised upon seeing them; there were three different types of pills, none of which she had ever seen before.
Although the Grand Elder had refined these three pills, he hadn't given them to Xuan Qinghui. The eight disciples went outside. These pills were basically useless; cultivators typically had very long lifespans.
“Yes!” Xuan Qingwen understood the effect of the pill after a brief examination.
Zhang Guodong was relieved to have obtained Xuan Qingban's consent. This was the most important matter. If possible, even his parents could undergo cultivation!
"Of course. There's another important matter I'm here to discuss with Xuan Qingban," Zhang Guodong said with a smile.
“The spiritual energy outside is too thin, only one-tenth of that in the plant cultivation world. So I think it would be better to settle down near the mountains and forests. This way, Senior Sister and Senior Sister Qingzhu can have peace and quiet, which is more conducive to their cultivation. Senior Sister, what do you think?”
Xuan Qingbo's eyes lit up for once, but then returned to indifference. He said, "Let's proceed as Junior Brother Zhang suggests."
"Haha. That's good. Actually, I have a small villa in the countryside not far from here. It's close to the mountains. It's not far from here, and the environment there is quite nice. If you add the effect of the spirit-gathering array, the spiritual energy concentration there will be at least three times that of the plant cultivation world!" Zhang Guodong said.
The small spirit-gathering array is very effective, but unfortunately, the overall spiritual energy in the outside world is too thin. A small spirit-gathering array can increase the spiritual energy in the outside environment by thirty times, which is equivalent to three times the spiritual energy concentration in the plant cultivation world, which is already quite good.
By then, Peach Blossom Abode might be eternally spring-like, truly becoming a paradise on earth. It's believed that Xuan Qingban's storage bag must contain enough building materials to construct at least a small spirit-gathering array.
Once Xuan Qingbo agreed to something, Qingzhu basically had no room to object. However, she strongly insisted on being able to watch TV, which was quite surprising.
After Zhang Guodong and Li Yun secretly sold the beauty salon and took several boxes of cash, they took her, Xuan Qingban, and Qingzhu directly to Taoyuan Xiaoxiaozhu in Jixing Village, Zhangba Township. Several months later, the privately built cement road was surprisingly clean.
The three women were visiting this place for the first time and were filled with curiosity along the way. However, the closer they got to the mountains, the denser the spiritual energy became.
"I bought this place and built it to relax. This road is also my private property. The three of you will be living here from now on. Li Yun, Senior Sister and Senior Sister Qingzhu aren't familiar with this place, so please help us out whenever you need it. Of course, generally no one will come here!" Zhang Guodong said to Li Yun in the passenger seat as he drove.
"Don't worry. What Qinghui and Qingzhu are doing is what I'm doing, hehe!" Li Yun said.
Xuan Qingbo nodded slightly. Qingzhu's personality was somewhat similar to Li Yun's; the two had become like close sisters in such a short time.
"Guodong, isn't our villa the only one here? Why is there another one over there? Hmm, it's a bit small!" Li Yun looked out the car window and saw a two-story building standing there, but not far away, there was also a small courtyard house.
Zhang Guodong looked up, somewhat puzzled. When did this new person appear? A neighbor? He'd forgotten something.
It wasn't until the car entered the villa's courtyard that Zhang Guodong saw a woman who seemed somewhat familiar emerge from the yard and look in their direction. He immediately remembered. This plot of land next door belonged to a young woman named Qin Lina, who had settled there just like him. He had promised her she could use the cement road here, and now, after a long absence, a second yard had been built there.
But this is good too, we'll be neighbors from now on, so we won't be lonely.
"This is a neighbor's house, the resident is Qin Lina!" Zhang Guodong didn't pay much attention. It was just a woman living alone here, so he wasn't worried about any inconvenience.
The four got out of the car and saw Qin Lina coming to visit. This woman, now without heavy makeup, looked even more elegant and serene. Her clothes were very simple, and she had a slight sheen of sweat on her forehead. Had she just finished exercising?
"Zhang Guodong, you brought friends?" Qin Lina walked into the courtyard, glancing at Li Yun, Xuan Qingbai, and Qingzhu with surprise, but quickly regained her composure and said with a smile. There were such beautiful women, who momentarily overshadowed her.
When neighbors come to visit, Zhang Guodong naturally can't not greet them.
"Long time no see! They're all my friends, and they plan to stay here for a while!" Zhang Guodong said with a smile. His relationship with Qin Lina was limited to that of neighbors, so it wasn't anything particularly close.
Upon seeing that the other woman was also a beautiful woman, even more mature than herself, and noticing the somewhat "impure" look in her eyes as she looked at Zhang Guodong, Li Yun immediately turned her gaze and affectionately took Qin Lina's hand, saying, "This must be Sister Na, right? I'm Zhang Guodong's girlfriend, my name is Li Yun!"
"Hello, Sister Li Yun!" Qin Lina greeted with a smile. The young girl's thoughts couldn't escape the notice of Qin Lina, a woman with more experience.
Li Yun was curious about this, so Qin Lina started telling her about some things that happened here, and the two women quickly struck up a conversation.
Zhang Guodong didn't want to get involved in the women's conversation. He nodded slightly to Qin Lina, then led Xuan Qingban and Qingzhu to choose two rooms on the first floor. These two rooms were simply furnished, but had beds and wardrobes, and were ready to move in immediately. The rooms upstairs were reserved for himself. Besides, Zhang Guodong felt more at ease having the three women living together.
The two rooms were connected, and the three women planned to stay together. Zhang Guodong was naturally delighted. In fact, Qingzhu liked lively atmospheres, so she would have Li Yun as company.
"This is a common-grade Martian Grass demon seed and one hundred low-grade crystals. I'll leave Li Yun in your care, Senior Sister!" Zhang Guodong flipped his hand, revealing a crimson-colored demon seed crystal and one hundred low-grade crystals.
Zhang Guodong was very generous for Li Yun's sake. Because in Xuan Qinghui and Qingzhu's eyes, these crystals were probably a gift from the Grand Elder; these hundred low-grade crystals would likely wipe out Zhang Guodong's entire crystal stockpile.
Qingzhu's eyes lit up when she saw the crystal. She grabbed it and said, "Guodong, I didn't expect you to be so sensible. I'll accept your offer on behalf of my elder sister!"
Qingzhu's use of the phrase "getting the hang of it" from TV shows how harmful television can be. This Qingzhu is practically turning into a hooligan! Zhang Guodong smiled helplessly.
"Qingzhu!" Xuan Qing frowned, somewhat displeased.
But Qingzhu said, "Senior Sister, there are no spirit stones outside. Every one used is one less available. Besides, setting up a spirit-gathering array requires three hundred low-grade spirit stones each time. This is Junior Brother Zhang's kind gesture!"
Zhang Guodong smiled and said, "That's right. I can come here to cultivate whenever I have time in the future. I'm just glad you won't send me away, Senior Sister. Consider these crystals as an initial investment. Please accept them, Senior Sister!"
Xuan Qingbo wasn't a stubborn person, so he didn't insist on accepting it.
A moment later, Li Yun came in.
"Qin Lina has left?" Zhang Guodong asked.
“Of course, we’re very busy here. Sister Na certainly wouldn’t want to cause trouble!” Li Yun said.
Zhang Guodong rolled his eyes but didn't refute it; women get jealous easily. He pointed out the kitchen, bathroom, and other similar areas, leaving behind large quantities of rice, flour, oil, vegetables, and meat.
"From now on, when there are outsiders, you can't call her Senior Sister. You can only call her Sister Qinghui and Sister Qingzhu. Oh, and here's a little gift for you, but don't tell any mortals about it!" Zhang Guodong naturally had to give Li Yun these instructions. "Senior Sister and the others are unfamiliar with modern life, so sometimes you'll have to help them. It'll be hard work! But your cultivation can't be neglected. I've left one hundred crystals in this small storage bag; it can speed up your cultivation!"
Li Yun cheered upon receiving the storage bag that could store items. However, she was not yet a Plant Cultivator and could not open the storage bag at the moment.
"Okay, I'll listen to Sister Qingxuan, hehe! Go, go!" Li Yun said excitedly, playing with the small black storage bag.
Seeing Li Yun run into the room to chat with Xuan Qinghui and Qingzhu, Zhang Guodong glanced at the neighbor next door, then turned and got into the car.
I've been out of sorts these past few days. I keep writing and deleting, ugh, I'm about to faint.
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