Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 831 - 748: Horses Grow Fat on Night Grass, Men Grow Rich on Windfall! Hahaha! Striking It Rich!
Return to Tianhe.
Close the door to refuse visitors.
The outside world is noisy, but he turns a deaf ear.
Lu Qingfeng grinned widely, his smile blossoming like a flower.
"Dad."
"Did the Jade Emperor give a reward?"
Lu Yao, upon seeing her father return, couldn't stop smiling, sidling up and fawningly saying, "What good treasure is it? Let me and Lu Xiao take a look at it."
Lu Xiao was beside her.
There was also a faint curiosity on his face.
All these years, it was rare to see his father so openly joyful.
Moreover, he heard that his father had captured famous figures like the Pagoda-Bearing King, Lingji Bodhisattva, Guang Power Bodhisattva alive, and even forced nine million Buddha soldiers to surrender.
This was a monumental achievement.
He too was curious about what reward the Jade Emperor had given.
"Want to see?"
Lu Qingfeng glanced at Lu Yao, then at Lu Xiao, seeing his children eagerly nodding, he couldn't help but chuckle and say, "Then let me show you."
Enjoying alone is not as good as enjoying together.
He was unwilling to share these good things with the colleagues in the Spirit Xiao Palace, but with his own children, there was no need for caution.
At that moment,
with a flip of his hand,
two big peaches appeared in his palm.
"Peaches."
Lu Yao took a few steps forward to look, only to see the large immortal peach was rosy and bright, looking extraordinary. She couldn't help drooling, and asked while slurping, "Dad, what kind of immortal peach is this? It looks so delicious."
As she spoke,
her eyes didn't leave the immortal peaches, and her throat bobbed.
"Haha."
"This is no ordinary immortal peach, but one of the Three Realms' treasures, the 'Immortal Peach'."
Lu Qingfeng handed the two immortal peaches to Lu Xiao and Lu Yao, introducing them: "There are 3,600 immortal peach trees in the Immortal Peach Orchard: the first 1,200 trees bloom slightly and bear small fruit, ripening every 3,000 years. Eating one can make a person attain immortality and the Dao, making the body strong and light. The middle 1,200 trees bear sweet and succulent fruit, ripening every 6,000 years. Eating one can result in ascension in the clouds, achieving longevity and agelessness. The last 1,200 trees bear fruit with purple stripes and golden pits, ripening every 9,000 years. Eating one grants a lifespan equal to that of heaven and earth, coexisting with the sun and moon."
Back then, in the Western Tour of Time-Space Fragment, he went to heaven with Sun Dasheng and ate to his heart's content in the Immortal Peach Orchard, not knowing how many large and small immortal peaches he ate.
His Golden Immortal Dao ability was also obtained this way.
But, after all, it was in the Time-Space Fragment and cannot be considered real. This was the first time he saw the immortal peach in real time.
"3,600 trees."
"So many?"
"Hiccup~"
Lu Yao held the immortal peach, placing it near her mouth and under her nose to smell, reluctant to eat it. Listening to her father's introduction to the Immortal Peach Orchard, she accidentally opened her mouth, and the entire big peach was swallowed whole.
"..."
Seeing her empty hands, Lu Yao was dumbfounded: "I haven't tasted it yet."
Tears almost welled up.
"Gulp."
Lu Xiao swallowed, and extended the immortal peach in his hand forward, "I never liked peaches anyway."
"No."
Lu Yao pushed it back, went up to her father and hugged his arm, her eyes watery and red: "Dad, the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother have 3,600 immortal peach trees, couldn't they have given more than just two big peaches?"
3,600 immortal peach trees.
Some ripen every 3,000 years, some every 6,000 years, some every 9,000 years. During one season, an immortal peach tree surely produces more than one fruit.
Calculating like this,
there are indeed quite a few.
But one must know, this is the Heavenly Realm.
One day in heaven.
One year on earth.
Even for small peaches, it would take a million years in the Lower Realm to mature. The fruits they produce, merely a dozen or so, show their rarity. Moreover, the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother manage the Three Realms, and each time a grand feast is held when the immortal peach harvest comes, they hold the Immortal Peach Feast to share with the Immortals, Gods, and Buddhas of the Three Realms.
Where is there enough to eat?
Ordinary Golden Immortals, may never have tasted them.
Lu Yao, this little Earth Immortal, seems to find the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother stingy.
"Immortal peaches are precious."
"The Jade Emperor granted me quite a few, but they must not be wasted too extravagantly."
Lu Qingfeng looked at his daughter's eager expression, wanting her to refine the immortal peach within her before giving her another.
But seeing her pitiful look,
in the end, he couldn't bear it, flipped his hand and took out a Medium Peach, saying: "The immortal peach contains boundless spiritual power, your cultivation is still shallow, so you shouldn't eat too much. After eating this Medium Peach, you must immediately close the gate, otherwise, it will be uncomfortable for you."
"Got it."
"Thank you, Dad."
Lu Yao took it, overjoyed.
Although the Medium Peach was smaller, it was still something even a Heavenly Immortal or Golden Immortal would find rare and extraordinary. Lu Yao held it in her hand, carefully took a bite, now finally tasting it, her eyes squinted with joy.
"Such a glutton."
Lu Qingfeng laughed heartily and then looked at Lu Xiao, "Hurry up and eat."
Seeing his children eating happily, Lu Qingfeng's heart was filled with joy, he couldn't stop smiling.
After they finished eating,
he didn't bother to show them other treasures, instead, he sent them away to close the gate and refine the spiritual power of the immortal peaches.
Even though there is food at home,
waste is ultimately not good.
Lu Xiao and Lu Yao left.
Lu Qingfeng didn't have time to showcase anything else; he could only revel in his own joy, pacing to the rear hall.
Settling down to sort through gains and losses, organizing the harvest.
First,
there were intangible ones.
Sweeping away the Tianhe, solving the issue of the Buddhist Sect's eighteen million Buddha soldiers, this was the greatest gain. Given some time, capturing the territory initially occupied by the Pagoda-Bearing King Buddha in the Northern Realm, could raise an additional eighteen million heavenly soldiers.
Expanding the heavenly soldiers,
is not something done recklessly.
The Pagoda-Bearing King Buddha has long been entrenched in the Northern Realm, with immortal mountains, grotto heavens, and temples scattered like clouds and rain, all of which form the foundation of the Buddha soldiers.
Among the eighteen million Buddha soldiers, there are those who died in battle, those who entered Nirvana, those who resigned...
Without channels to fill these vacancies, accumulated over time, how could they be maintained?
Only by establishing a wide and solid foundation can fresh blood be supplied continuously. At the same time, supporting these Buddha soldiers requires the various outputs of immortal mountains and sacred lands.
Driving away the Buddha soldiers,
these territories and foundations, must fall into Lu Qingfeng's hands.
Once fully digested,
it may not restore Tianhe to its peak glory, but at least it will not be underestimated, no longer like treading on thin ice, calculating every move meticulously.
"If the forces are strong enough,"
"and the strength is solid enough,"
"who would dare take the risk of a reckless action?"
Lu Qingfeng chuckled in his heart.
With the Tianhe stable, he and his family, and disciples could live in peace and cultivate with ease.
However.
Besides gaining a great territory in the Northern Realm.
This time he also made quite a name for himself—
Capturing Guang Power Bodhisattva and Eight Treasures Bodhisattva alive.
Capturing the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha, Lingji Bodhisattva, Sitting Arhat, and Budai Arhat alive.
Forcing the surrender of nine million Buddha soldiers.
Cleansing the Tianhe.
These achievements not only showcased personal martial prowess but also represented a victory on a grand strategic level. Combined, the news spread across the Three Realms would undoubtedly be much more sensational than the past defeat of Sa Heavenly Master and Wang Lingguan.
"People are afraid of becoming famous like pigs are afraid of growing fat."
"This is not a good thing."
Lu Qingfeng shook his head.
Not to mention anything else.
Just the sides of Huaguo Mountain and Spiritual Mountain might cause trouble in the future.
Fortunately.
Lu Qingfeng exercised great restraint, although he seized many treasures, he did not harm their lives.
While the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha, Guang Power Bodhisattva, and others are still 'alive,' their powerful backers shouldn't be making a move against a small Tianhe General like him.
After all.
Generally, the 'big ones' only come out when the 'small ones' are gone.
Since the 'small ones' aren't dead yet, the 'big ones' probably cannot bring themselves to attack him either.
As for the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha and the others.
"Defeated opponents."
"What courage can they speak of?"
Lu Qingfeng was alert but not afraid.
Tianhe.
Reputation.
Enemies.
These can be considered 'intangible gains.'
Other than the productivity and tangible benefits from the territory of Tianhe, everything else is outside oneself.
For Lu Qingfeng, the joy is limited.
Even the vast Tianhe and his position as Tianpeng True Monarch is merely something given or taken away by the Jade Emperor in a single thought.
Taking the benefits accumulated during his tenure is the only real gain.
Everything else is but a passing cloud.
However.
Apart from this.
This battle.
Did bring him other heart-pounding rewards!
...
"A horse cannot grow fat without night grazing."
"A man cannot get rich without unexpected wealth."
The jingling sound.
Lu Qingfeng spread the treasures he obtained on the ground, letting their glory shine.
Upon closer inspection.
Various weapons and magical artifacts shone brightly, pleasing to the eye.
Lu Qingfeng wasn't interested in ordinary magical artifacts, even fourth-rank Immortal Devices, only focusing on the Spiritual Treasures, counting them one by one—
Linglong Treasure Tower, Demon Mirror, Evil-Slaying Sword, Fangtian Trident, Six Chen Whip, Demon-Subduing Pestle, Demon Binding Rope, Heavenly Gang Saber, Demon-slaying Saber, Auspicious Cloud Sword, Demon Suppressing Treasure Staff, Demon Suppression Staff, Mou Ni Pearl, Mountain Opening Pearl…
A total of twenty-six pieces.
The bulk was contributed by the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha, with a full nine Spiritual Treasures, all of which are extraordinary.
Even the lowest 'Demon-slaying Saber' is a middle-grade Spiritual Treasure.
Though not as powerful as the 'Six Paths of Reincarnation' Supreme Treasure obtained from Qin Zhen, it surpasses the Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Saber and the six Spiritual Treasures bestowed by the Jade Emperor, like the 'Qingming Sword' given to his eldest disciple Wang Li.
Moreover, the Linglong Treasure Tower, Demon Mirror, and Demon Binding Rope are top-notch Spiritual Treasures renowned throughout the Three Realms.
To be honest.
If it weren't for Lu Qingfeng's formidable Five-Colored Divine Light, facing the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha wielding these Spiritual Treasures wouldn't have been feasible.
Of course.
The Divine Skills are part of his strength, and there's no need to separate their merit.
"Treasures!"
"Such fine treasures!"
Previously busy setting up schemes, he didn't have the chance to examine them closely. Now, with time on his hands, Lu Qingfeng carefully inspected each one, unable to suppress the joy on his face.
The ordinary Spiritual Treasures were one thing.
With his knowledge, they no longer caught his fancy.
But the nine Spiritual Treasures from the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha were indeed remarkable.
Also, the 'Auspicious Cloud Sword' from Guang Power Bodhisattva, the 'Demon Suppressing Treasure Staff' from Eight Treasures Bodhisattva, the 'Demon Suppression Staff' from Lingji Bodhisattva, the 'Mou Ni Pearl' from Sitting Arhat, and the 'Mountain Opening Pearl' from Budai Arhat were at least middle-grade Spiritual Treasures, each with its own wonders, extremely precious.
At this moment.
They all became possessions of Lu Qingfeng.
Speaking of it.
The 'Qiankun Treasure Bag,' on which Budai Arhat's fame rested, was also a rare Spiritual Treasure. Though it couldn't match the Linglong Treasure Tower, it surpassed treasures like the Mountain Opening Pearl. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
"What a pity."
Lu Qingfeng's eyes slightly dimmed.
Unfortunately, he had no other artifact to suppress the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly Worship Buddha and others, so to keep the Linglong Treasure Tower, he had to give up the Qiankun Treasure Bag.
The loss was not small.
It caused Lu Qingfeng a moment of heartache.
At this thought.
Even with all these treasures before him, his joy was considerably dampened.
But thinking more was futile.
He reluctantly suppressed it.
After pondering briefly.
Lu Qingfeng took out the seven Spiritual Treasures bestowed by the Jade Emperor, including the Emperor's Regret Bell and Tianpeng Seal.
There should have been eight, but the Qingming Sword was gifted to his eldest disciple Wang Li, leaving him with only seven.
Furthermore.
He also had the 'Six Paths of Reincarnation' obtained from Qin Zhen.
The Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Saber obtained from the Nine Nether Red-haired Ancestor had been given to Zhang Shu.
Calculating it this way.
Not counting the ones given away, Lu Qingfeng now held thirty-four Spiritual Treasures in his hand!
This could be considered enriching in one swoop.
Even among Golden Immortals, this was first rate, enough to earn the nickname 'Treasure Collector.'
"No lack of Spiritual Treasures."
"At present, I have only one final shortcoming."
Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, collecting all the Spiritual Treasures.
