I Just Want to Live Peacefully

Chapter 39: The Empress Moves

The Nine Peaks continued to discuss the actions the Jiuyang Sect should take.

Shortly after, an order came out to close the sect gate. Disciples were also forbidden from exiting the sect, and disciples who practiced outside were summoned back to the sect.

…

The Chuyang Peak.

Jiang Ming did not care about the commotion outside.

He used mana to turn the rice he and Linglong harvested into rice flour noodles, rice noodles, rolled noodles, rice cakes, and glutinous rice balls. He also made some other types of noodles.

Linglong undoubtedly had the feast of life.

“You are amazing, Senior Brother! The food is great!” exclamation Linglong. He asked curiously, “Where did you learn to make this?”

He wondered inwardly, “Where did he learn to cook from? Why is he so interested in agriculture? Is it because my cultivation base is too deep? Is that why he feels like he doesn't need to work hard?”

“When you were cultivating at Taiyang Peak, I was quite bored. Therefore, I spent time browsing through books in the library and somehow started learning how to cook. I'd like to prepare a delicious meal for you when you return, “Jiang Ming explained with a smile, “In the future, I'll plant and cook all the things you want to eat!”

“You're so good to me, Senior Brother!” Zi Linglong's eyes reddened as he threw himself into Jiang Ming's embrace.

“That's natural.” Jiang Ming ruffled his long hair. “Alright, you're not a child anymore. Why are you crying?”

“I don't care!” Linglong rubbed his face on his chest.

Jiang Ming looked at him helplessly.

…

When Gu Hai returned in the afternoon, he told the things he had heard to his two disciples.

Jiang Ming did not have much of a reaction, but Linglong was greatly shocked.

‘Ge Changqing and Mu Lei died? Luo Hou the devil? They found the demon headquarters and fought fiercely? All I did was awaken my previous phoenix bloodline. How did it cause this chain of events?’ Linglong was shocked and confused. However, it did not bother him. For him, the most important thing was to protect his older brother. He doesn't care about other things.

The situation at Chuyang Peak remained the same even after receiving the news of the explosion.

After dinner, the three sat on the roof and admired the moon as they drank tea.

Gu Hai said emotionally, “Ming, I didn't expect you to experience such a huge increase in your cultivation in just a few years by farming and forging your character. You are now at the Natural Establishment Foundation. Since this method is beneficial to your cultivation, why don't you use the land in the neighboring mountains as well?”

“I am softening my heart, character and will. I will pour my heart and soul into working hard. Before this, I tried to gain insight by contemplating how seeds germinate, grow roots, shoots, flowers, and fruit before they ripen and wither. Before I knew it, my heart fused with nature and I gained insight into some incredible truths. As a result, my cultivation also increased. In addition, the Junior Sister Foundation Establishment Pill helped me reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in one go, ” Jiang Ming said.

“This is the path of sincerity!” Gu Hai said as his eyes sparkled, “Great! Who would have thought farming could make your heart blend with nature? It's also a Big Road!”

Linglong nodded silently.

Jiang Ming smiled. Inwardly, he thought, ‘Fuck with the path of sincerity! Well, at least they bought this shit.’

Holy hooch!

Human Path Notes open.

Jiang Ming wanted to check on Yue Cheng to see if he was no good.

Name: Yue Cheng

Gender: Male

Cultivation base: Natural Seed Dao.

Background: First Seat of Zhiyang Peak (Note: He is actually an Elder of Yinmo Sect)

Relationship: -12

Status: He was confused by the deaths of Ge Changqing and Mu Lei which were allegedly the work of Luo Hou of the demon sect. He did not know who Luo Hou was. When he learned that one of their bases had been found and a great battle had taken place, he was struck with fear. He was thinking of escaping from the sect because it would be too late once he was revealed. He continued anxiously waiting for the update.

To the current Jiang Ming, Yue Cheng was no longer someone he feared. All he needed to do was keep an eye on Yue Cheng.

…

For the next few days, Jiang Ming and Linglong did not cultivate.

They both plowed and cultivated the land.

This time, Jiang Ming was only given one reward: The Life and Death Disappointment Formation Plate. It was an extremely powerful Dao Ship. After cultivating, he could set up a Great Formation. It would be able to sustain itself by absorbing spiritual qi and could also be enhanced with spiritual crystals. This gift is undoubtedly useful.

After receiving the reward, Jiang Ming buried the Formation Plate under the pavilion. It quietly fused with the original Grand Formation, leaving no traces or ripples behind. With that, the defense of Chuyang Peak was greatly enhanced.

…

The days without burden passed.

Jiang Ming two days from reaching his third birthday he got the system when Gu Hai brought back the grim news.

“Secte Qingyun has issued an edict to all the sects and big families in the Eastern Region to send disciples to exterminate the demons!” Gu Hai said with a sigh, “Our sect cannot oppose that decision. Our peaceful days are over, and we will see blood again.”.

“Can't the Qingyun Sect handle this matter on their own?” Jiang Ming asked.

“They can't if it's the Six Demon Sect we're dealing with. However, it seems like we are only dealing with the Yinmo Sect. It is a pity that its members are scattered everywhere so it is difficult for us to clear them in one fell swoop. This was why the Qingyun Sect wanted other troops to join this mission,” Gu Hai explained, “Some great battles happened a few days ago which resulted in many casualties. Based on the situation, it was likely that the Yinmo Sect was trying to return. I wonder what the demon sect is planning. I think chaos will soon descend into the world. This is really bad..”

After a short pause, Gu Hai continued saying, “Every sect should send disciples to search the surrounding land at least. However, since there are only three of us here at Chuyang Peak, and we only have old and young people, the Sect Master freed us from this mission. You two should stay on the mountain, understand? ”

Afterwards, Linglong hurriedly said, “Master, I want to participate in the mission!”

“No!” Gu Hai rejected her firmly. “You are the hope of the Chuyang Peak. You are the future of the sect. I'm not going to let you take this risk. Your current mission is to focus on your cultivation. You don't have to worry about anything else. ”

“I won't go far just by cultivating, Master! I will not grow without experiencing trials,” argued Linglong, “Now the devil is on the move, our peaceful days are over!”

“It still doesn't! I'm going to the big hall to check things out. Take care of your little sister, Ming.” Gu Hai waved his sleeve and left.

“Senior Brother!” Linglong held onto Jiang Ming's arm and shook it before saying in a soft voice, “I am now a 9th Extreme Gold Core cultivator. I can easily suppress someone with Master's cultivation base. Moreover, I also mastered spells and Special Abilities that I inherited from my phoenix bloodline. They are so strong that I can take care of myself. Because of my phoenix bloodline, I could feel that there was a great opportunity waiting for me outside. If I could understand it, I would definitely experience another huge boost in my strength!

“You are very strong now? I didn't know your bloodline came up with those things. ” Jiang Ming surprised. However, he shook his head and said, “You are too young. When it comes to cultivating, you should take one step at a time. Don't take risks when it's not necessary. There will always be another chance in the future.”

“But I want to go, Senior Brother!”

“No!”

“Alright, I'll sneak out then!”

“If you dare, I will hit you like when you were a kid!”

“I don't care!”

“Are you not going to listen to me anymore?”

“Please, Senior Brother. It's just once. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you if the sect is under attack. What will I do then? Now I have a chance, at least let me try. Don't worry, Senior Brother. I promise to leave if I meet the devil!”

After hearing these words, Jiang Ming felt depressed. She hugged him and said, “Don't worry. Nothing will go wrong while I'm here. You are still very young, however, you are already worried about a lot of things. I feel sad to see you like this.”

“Senior sister,” said Linglong softly, “The devil sect has started moving. It will only become more dangerous from now on. I have to get out of the sect to kill the enemy sooner or later. Why can't I take the opportunity now to increase my strength? Please, Senior Brother, just this once! I promise to listen to you in the future. With my strength, I believe I will be able to escape from the Dao Seed cultivators even if I cannot kill them. Moreover, I have a protective Artifact given by the Sect Master to me. I'll be safe!”

Jiang Ming could feel Linglong's determination. He knew that even if he refused, he would still sneak out. In the end, he had no choice but to nod. “Good.”

With his cultivation base at the 9th Extreme Gold Core Realm, he should be strong enough to protect himself.

Jiang Ming thought to himself, ‘In addition, I will protect him from the shadows. I have to let him go. Anyway, he's an adult. He had to go outside in the end.”.

Waves of emotions welled up in Jiang Ming's heart as he thought about this .. For some reason, he felt lonely.