Chapter 1061 - 489: Earth Vein Mother and Child Suoluo Tree (Part 2)

Madam?

Chen Ye was slightly startled, but it was normal for Su Qingdai to be curious about this.

"My wife... unfortunately passed away early. Since then, I have cut off all worldly distractions and lived in isolation with my child by the sea, focusing on studying the Alchemy Dao. If it weren’t for their future, I would probably never set foot in this bustling Central Earth again in my lifetime."

Chen Ye spoke with melancholy.

"Passed away early? Cut off worldly distractions?"

Upon hearing this answer, Su Qingdai internally thought it was as expected.

But she, being well-versed in medical knowledge, could tell at a glance that this senior’s Qi-Blood was purely yang, physiologically impossible to truly feel lifeless.

His current detached demeanor was nothing more than the hurt from his wife’s early passing, or perhaps... he simply wasn’t interested in the likes of Ming Jue and Su Ye.

As long as the vitality of the mortal body hasn’t been completely severed, it means there are still ways!

Medicine King Valley is powerful in Yan Nan, with thousands of female disciples of all types within the sect!

This is a Golden Core True Man who can refine Five-Stripe Elixirs, and he must be recruited, no matter the cost!

...

As they conversed, the group had already arrived at the Medicine King Inn.

Looking up, the Medicine King Inn was so magnificent it was almost a miracle.

The inn was built on the steepest cliff face of the Cloud Summit Immortal Palace, carved directly out of Cyan Profound Cold Jade, with countless tree trunks extending from the cliff, anchoring the jade pavilions in the sea of clouds.

"Senior, Young Master, we have arrived. This place is built upon one of the branches of our Medicine King Valley’s town-valley sacred plant—the Earth Vein Mother and Child Suoluo Tree."

Su Qingdai pointed to the tree trunk hidden among the Cyan Profound Cold Jade, unable to hide her pride,

"The roots of this tree span the inn, continuously exuding Wood Spiritual Qi, and can stabilize the void. Even if a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator engages in a Magical Battle here, not a scratch would mar the inn."

Earth Vein Mother and Child Suoluo Tree?!

Chen Ye’s heart trembled.

He possessed a remnant seed of the Profound Vessel Spirit Gourd, and in the original plot, a Zhao Family cultivator used the Earth Vein Mother and Child Suoluo Tree to revive the nearly lifeless seed!

Suppressing his excitement, he gazed around and saw that the tree trunk’s bark was like the ancient armor of a blue dragon, the leaves as large as wheels, constantly exhaling gentle halos, and couldn’t help but praise:

"Truly the work of immortals."

Su Qingdai dispelled the restriction and led everyone into the inn.

Upon entering, she hesitated slightly. She pondered over the upcoming matters and then turned her beautiful eyes to the three little ones behind, smiling as she spoke:

"Mingjue, Su Ye. The Young Master and the two little masters have been traveling tirelessly, and the wind on Celestial Street is strong. Take them to enjoy and relax under the corridor of the child tree. Also, instruct the inn’s cultivators to present the Valley’s treasured snow ginseng jade nectar cake, so as not to mistreat the esteemed guests."

"Yes, Senior Sister."

The two women replied in unison.

Though reluctant to leave this elegant, extraordinary young ancestor, they understood he wasn’t fond of them.

Upon hearing about the top-grade herbal delicacy, Qing Jun eagerly pulled on Jin’er’s arm, exclaiming:

"Brother! Let’s go to the child tree corridor! Don’t disturb Father and Fairy Su in their important discussion!"

With this statement, she also encouraged Zhiwei, who was still sulking.

To be honest, Zhiwei didn’t want her master to be alone with Su Qingdai.

However, even Qing Jun knew not to disturb the master’s important business.

As the senior disciple, how could she act willfully?

Zhiwei looked deeply at her master. At this moment, two female disciples of Medicine King Valley had already surrounded her left and right, kindly extending an invitation. Her master nodded subtly at her, only then did she lower her gaze, holding her sword, and silently headed to the rear courtyard.

Watching others leave one after another,

Su Qingdai turned around, looking solemn. She made a hand seal, and a Quiet Chamber imbued with high-tier sound insulation restrictions quietly opened.

"Senior, please have a seat. This is the Quiet Chamber that the Elders of our Valley usually use for seclusion and communication, absolutely no eavesdropping through the walls."

Su Qingdai invited Chen Ye to sit down and personally poured him a cup of spiritual mist-infused medicinal tea,

"Qing Dai has come to visit the senior today not only to express gratitude but also with an impolite request."

"Fairy, please speak."

Holding up the teacup, Chen Ye brushed away the spiritual mist rising from its surface.

"Does the senior remember the matter of the Red Ape Sect? It has established itself in Yan Nan for two hundred years, as a well-known body cultivator sect."

Su Qingdai lowered her beautiful eyes, her voice slightly cold,

"The sect is located in Xinzheng County. But starting a decade ago, Xinzheng County has frequently experienced beast tides, with great demons wantonly devouring the populace. Yet the Red Ape Sect repeatedly fails to suppress them effectively, causing Xinzheng County to nearly become a living hell."

"Since they repeatedly fail to suppress, hasn’t your Medicine King Valley, as a force in Yan Nan, sent people to investigate?"

Chen Ye spoke.

This Su Qingdai, isn’t she trying to have him handle the beast tide?

But if the Medicine King Valley can’t manage, then he would also be at his wit’s end.

"We sent them, and not just one group either."

Su Qingdai smiled bitterly,

"Three years ago, two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators from my valley were ordered to go to Xinzheng County to investigate the source of the beast tide, and to help in demon extermination. But within days of stepping into Xinzheng County, their soul token contact was severed, and they went missing. If not for one of them using a secret technique to send out a fragmentary message before dying, mentioning that a demon country was established in Great Marsh and mentioning Yuan Feng, one of the evil villains killed by the young masters... Qing Dai wouldn’t have visited incognito to Ant Market, deliberately concealing her identity to investigate this time."

At this point, Su Qingdai’s tone was resolute,

"But this confirms my suspicion—that the Red Ape Sect wasn’t suppressing ineffectively, they’ve long been colluding secretly with the great demons in Great Marsh County, the ones who know how to use and exploit their kind, and even... raising the human race as blood food!"

"The secrets here are many, and might affect the grand event, so Qing Dai wishes to personally visit Xinzheng County."

Collaborating with others, raising the human race, inciting beast tides, daring to harm Medicine King cultivators.

In the past, the demon race in Great Marsh County didn’t have such means.

And now, it seems a great demon has broken through, subdued the group of demons, unified Great Marsh, causing the demons to develop rebellious thoughts.

"Personally visit Xinzheng County?"

Chen Ye’s brow slightly furrowed,

"Since Fairy has already discovered the Red Ape Sect’s collusion with great demons and the wicked act of raising blood food, for such a major issue, why not seek the Golden Core Elders in your sect instead of risking yourself?"

Su Qingdai heard the words and lightly shook her head:

"The senior might not know, the elders acted not long ago, smoothly annihilated the Red Ape Sect, and suppressed the beast tide. And examination is the duty of us disciples. If everything is pushed to the elders, what practice could we, the true inheritors, ever have?"

Saying this, Su Qingdai’s gaze burned as she looked at Chen Ye,

"But since I’ve encountered the senior, Qing Dai boldly wishes to invite the senior to accompany me to Xinzheng County at that time! The senior is an expert from overseas, if I can have your company, this journey will surely clear away the clouds!"

Chen Ye rubbed the edge of the teacup, not immediately responding.

Xinzheng County, beast tide, Red Ape Sect, and the quietly unified Great Marsh... These clues tied together made Chen Ye increasingly certain that the Huayue Mansion was definitely fueling this behind the scenes.

This Xinzheng County, he already intended to visit.

But if a True Man intervened it would affect her practice, wouldn’t his intervention affect her as well?

He couldn’t shake the feeling that Su Qingdai was hiding something.

Seeing Chen Ye pondering silently, Su Qingdai smiled faintly:

"If the senior is unwilling, Qing Dai won’t force you."

"But several valley elders have entrusted me with the fact that the senior has a life-saving grace towards me. Regardless of whether the senior agrees to assist, we will surely offer a gift from our Medicine King Valley."

"This gift is a branch segment of the Earth Vein Mother and Child Suoluo Tree! This branch contains a trace of the origin vitality of a celestial tree. As an expert in the Alchemy Dao, the senior certainly knows its value; even if the senior declines Qing Dai’s invitation, this gift should be a humble token from our Medicine King Valley for the life-saving grace towards the young masters, please do not refuse!"

Su Qingdai gently flipped her fair wrist, solemnly presenting a slender jade box with both hands in front of Chen Ye.

"Snap."

A crisp sound as the jade box was opened, and surging wood spiritual Qi flowed out from it.

In the center of the jade box lay quietly a piece of ancient tree aged branch about a foot long.