Chapter 327: Lian Linuo Under the Old Pear Tree
When I first arrived at Xianyunju, I saw a tree in the courtyard. It looked to be over six feet tall, but its trunk was short and its branches were rambling in all directions. It was early winter, and the tree was bare, an unsightly sight.
Long Qi didn't know what kind of tree this was. He also didn't understand why Lingxiang placed such an ugly tree in the yard, and seemed to like it very much, even placing a stone table and stone bench under the tree.
Later, I learned that this was a pear tree, brought from the mortal world by Lingxiang's mother when she moved into Xianyun Residence. It was said that this pear tree was at least a hundred years old, and Fairy Tumi valued it very much.
A pear tree in a house means poverty and ruin. Why choose a pear tree when there are so many other trees to bring in?
But later on, Long Qi finally saw what it meant for petals to fall like snow.
As soon as spring arrived, the old pear tree began to sprout. Just after March, overnight, the tree was covered with white flowers. The gentle breeze rustled the flowers, and the whole yard was filled with a fragrant aroma. When April came, the spring breeze was at its peak, and the pear petals from the tree fell with the wind, covering the ground with snow-white flowers, which made Xianyunju look very beautiful.
Although it is a pear tree, Lingxiang never neglects it. She always sends Long Qi to water it twice a month, and each time she uses the spiritual spring water. She also often catches insects and applies fertilizers, taking care of it very meticulously.
But strangely, Lingxiang never prunes old trees.
After all, Long Qi has been in the market for many years and he knows everything. As for fruit trees, only frequent pruning can make them grow better, but Lingxiang disagrees.
"Do you know why the pear trees in this world are so short?"
Long Qi shook his head after hearing this, and Ling Xiang continued:
"As you said, fruit farmers will prune the tree to make it grow better. On the one hand, the fruit will grow bigger and more, and on the other hand, it will limit its growth to make it easier to pick later. But I don't rely on this old tree to bring me anything, so why should I restrict it?"
"Of all things in the universe, only the spirits of plants and trees are the most insightful, recognizing the four seasons and distinguishing morning and evening. If I were to interfere with such spiritual energy, wouldn't I be ruining their future?"
This was the first time that Long Qi heard such a statement, and he couldn't help but feel that Lingxiang was making a big fuss about nothing - it was just a plant, what could he expect it to do?
But Long Qi didn't know that the Yangmei Great Immortal in the innate spiritual root was just a hollow willow. And the reason why Lingxiang treated this tree well actually had an inner story.
When Lingxiang was two years old, the pear tree bore fruit. Little Lingxiang happily climbed up to pick some and ate them, but she didn't expect them to be bitter and sour. Her little face wrinkled into a ball, and she threw the fruit away.
This throw happened to land on the head of Ling Xiao Zhenren who was coming up the mountain. Seeing his daughter's angry face, he smiled and went forward to hug her.
"Why is Xiang'er so angry?"
Xiao Lingxiang pouted, looking unhappy: "This old pear tree is such a rogue. The fruit it produces is sour and astringent, not tasty!"
Upon hearing this, Master Ling Xiao laughed even more ostentatiously: "Xiang'er, although this tree is old, it hasn't yet intertwined branches, so naturally it can't produce delicious fruit."
Xiao Lingxiang was confused: "What is Lianli?"
This question stumped Ling Xiao Zhenren. He pondered for a long time before speaking, "Lianli is like how Daddy and Mommy got married and finally had a smart and beautiful child like Xiang'er."
Hearing her father praising her, Xiao Lingxiang giggled, but she didn't forget the fruit just now. She urged repeatedly: "Xiang'er wants to eat delicious fruit. Daddy, please marry him quickly, hurry up!"
Ling Xiao Zhenren laughed even more uncontrollably: "Daddy can't be together with this old tree, but since Xiang'er wants to eat the fruit, can Daddy buy it for you tomorrow?"
But Xiao Lingxiang got even more excited after hearing that: "I won't! I won't! I won't! I will eat the fruit from this old tree!"
Master Ling Xiao didn't know where his beloved daughter had learned to say "no" so many times, but he really couldn't do anything with her - after all, she was his daughter!
"Alright, alright! Then Daddy will promise Xiang'er that he will make a wooden entwinement with this old tree in a few days. Next year, Xiang'er will definitely be able to eat fragrant and sweet pears, okay?"
"Then make a pinky promise!"
As Xiao Lingxiang spoke, she stretched out her chubby little hand, and Lingxiao Zhenren also stretched out his hand with a happy smile and hooked it with hers. After singing a ballad, he playfully carried Xiao Lingxiang into the house.
However, this agreement was never fulfilled.
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The Demon Lord had a stern look on his face. Qinghui pointed directly at Long Qi and was about to hit him, but Long Qi was tied up by the water technique and had no power to dodge.
Although Lingxiang didn't know how to use the Qinghui Finger, she was very familiar with it. The Qinghui Finger was a technique in the Qinghui technique. It might not look as grand as some other techniques, but it was an extremely powerful technique.
The Qinghui technique was originally a technique used against demons, with the Demon-Bamo Qinghui being the most outstanding. However, if this technique is cultivated to the seventh level, it can be used on humans.
Qinghui's single finger gesture activated the seventh level of the technique. He concentrated Qinghui's power between his fingers and then rapidly launched it towards his opponent.
While Qinghui's power certainly wouldn't harm anyone, a single finger of Qinghui's could negate spiritual energy and break spells. Without spiritual power, not to mention whether one would be injured, even in the next encounter, one would be at a disadvantage.
As expected, the finger pierced through Long Qi's body. Although Long Qi did not feel any pain, he felt a sense of fatigue, as if he had fallen into a vast ocean and could only let the waves roll and go with the flow.
Lingxiang's heart tightened, and she almost cried out, but she still endured it. She just grabbed the sleeve of the Demon Lord and asked anxiously, "Are you really my father?"
"What? Xiang'er doesn't believe it?" The Demon Lord smiled warmly.
"Of course I can't believe it so easily," Lingxiang glanced at Long Qi beside her, then asked, "You said you were my father, so can you tell me about Mu Lianli?"
Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord's expression froze and his eyes darkened.
"Xiang'er, are you blaming Daddy for not keeping his promise?" Then she sighed, "It was a turbulent time, and Daddy had no choice..."
"Hiss~" Lingxiang took a deep breath after hearing this. This matter was only known to her and her father. Could it be that the person in front of her was really...
No! This is weird!
Lingxiang always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out what it was for a while.
Just as Lingxiang was thinking, Guimian stepped forward and interrupted her thoughts.
"Your Majesty, we have the precious mirror, and we have found the princess. In my humble opinion, the best strategy is to evacuate as soon as possible."
Although Long Qi's thoughts were confused, he became alert immediately after hearing what Guimian said.
What does this mean? Are they going to take the Lingxiang away?
He couldn't help but think of the dream he had when he was in Xianyunju, and his heart suddenly panicked.
“Spiritual fragrance…Spiritual fragrance…”
Wasn't that a dream?
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